On This Page:
- What would you like to do today?
- The Permit
- Applicability of the MSGP
- Forms for Reporting to the Department
- Notice of Intent (NOI) Guidance
- Mapping Tools
- Look up your SIC Code
- Helpful Forms to keep with the Facility's SWPPP
- Discharge Monitoring Reports
- Waiver Forms
- Conditional Exclusion for No Exposure
- Contact Information
What would you like to do today?
- I want to get permit coverage for my facility - You need to file the Notice of Intent.
- I want to certify to No Exposure Exclusion from permit coverage - You need to file the No Exposure Certification
- I need to report my annual compliance of the MSGP to the Department - You need to file the Annual Certification Report.
- I have an question on the MSGP - Contact the MSGP Coordinator at [email protected]
The Permit (GP-0-23-001)
- SPDES Multi Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-23-001) (PDF)
- 2023 Multi-Sector General Permit Fact Sheet (PDF) - This document describes how GP-0-23-001 differs from the preceding general permit (GP-0-17-004)
- 2023 Responsiveness Summary (PDF) - responses to public comments received on the MSGP (GP-0-23-001)
Applicability of the MSGP
MSGP Decision Tree (PDF) - Use this to determine if MSGP coverage is applicable for your facility.
Forms for Reporting to the Department
Click on Blue Button to go to the nForm Portal information webpage to gain access to the Notice of Intent, Annual Certification Report, Notice of Termination or the No Exposure Certification electronic forms. Users must be registered with NY.gov in order to use the nForm Portal. User guides and help on registering for the portal are also available on the page.
Annual Certification Report - Report compliance with permit conditions every year by January 28. (MSGP Part VI.A.1)
MSGP eReport Certification Form (PDF) - is the final part of submission of the Notice of Intent or the Annual Certification form, this form is to be uploaded and attached as certification to the truth, accuracy, and completeness of the submitted form.
Notice of Termination - Complete and submit this form to terminate MSGP coverage.
Corrective Action/Non-compliance Event Form (PDF)
Notice of Intent Guidance
NOI instructions - A guidance document to assist in submitting a complete NOI.
Online Form system Quick Start Guide - These instructions will help the user in signing up for an account and navigating through the eNOI and eACR.
View the webinar recording on How to Complete the Notice of Intent for the Multi-Sector General Permit.
Completing the NOI for MSGP - Webinar Slides (PDF)
Mapping Tools
Stormwater Interactive Map - The interactive map includes information such as:
- Coordinates needed to complete the Notice of Intent
- Impaired Waterbodies applicable to the MSGP
- Priority waterbodies
- Regulated MS4 Areas
- AAs Watersheds
- DEC Regional Boundaries
DECinfo Locator is an interactive map that lets you access many DEC documents and other public data about the environmental quality of specific sites in New York State.
The Environmental Resource Mapper is an interactive mapping application that can be used to identify some of New York State's natural resources and environmental features that are state or federally protected, or of conservation concern, such as endangered species, rare plants and rare animals and significant natural communities.
Look Up Your SIC Code
OSHA SIC System Search - OSHA Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code System Search
Helpful Forms to keep with the Facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Corrective Action for Semi-Annual Benchmark Monitoring (PDF)
Quarterly Visual Monitoring Forms (PDF) - Use this form when conducting your Quarterly Visual Monitoring.
Storm Event Data Form - Use this form to record Storm Event Data.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
DMR Manual and Net DMR Information - webpage
If you have any questions related to DMR reporting or registering for NetDMR, please call (518) 402-8177 or email [email protected].
ELAP Laboratories - Find a NYS Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) certified lab at the NYS Department of Health Wadsworth Center's ELAP certified laboratories.
Waiver Forms
Adverse Climatic Conditions Waiver Form (PDF) - Use this form to claim an Adverse Climatic Conditions Waiver.
Inactive and Unstaffed Waiver Form (PDF) - Use this form to claim an Inactive and/or Unstaffed Waiver.
Representative Outfalls Waiver Form - Use this form to claim a Representative Outfall Waiver.
Representative Outfalls Waiver Instructions (PDF)
Conditional Exclusion for No Exposure
A No Exposure Exclusion from MSGP coverage is available if all industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snow melt and/or runoff. In order to obtain a waiver, a facility must submit a No Exposure Certification form certifying a condition of No Exposure.
No Exposure Certification Information Sheet for Stormwater Permitting
Contact Information
For information regarding the content of the general permit, contact:
NYSDEC, Division of Water
625 Broadway - 4th Floor
Albany, NY 12233-3506
(518) 402-8108
Email: [email protected]
