General Permit NCG560000 Tech Bulletin 2021

Technical Bulletin
For General Permit NCG560000
Pesticides
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Revised September 14, 2021
The NPDES permitting program's objective is to
reduce the pollutant load entering the waters of the
state by:
1. Educating the permitted community about
wastewater and stormwater pollutants,
2. Encouraging the use of Best Management Practices
(BMPs) to minimize the entry of pollutants into the
waters of the state via wastewater and stormwater
discharges, and
3. Using collected analytical data to assess these
discharges contribution to water pollution to help
prioritize controls in problem areas
Changes in Reissued General Permit
Important changes from the previous version of this
permit:
• There were no changes from the previous permit.
Coverage Under This Permit
A Permittee generally includes both (1) the entity with
control over the financing for, or the decision to perform
pesticide applications, including the ability to modify
those decisions, that results in a discharge to waters of the
State and (2) the entity with day-to-day operational
control of or who performs activities (e.g., the application
of pesticides) that are necessary to ensure compliance
with the permit (e.g., they are authorized to direct workers
to carry out activities required by the permit or perform
such activities themselves). As such, more than one
person may be responsible for compliance with this
permit for any single discharge from the application of
pesticides.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need to submit the monitoring results
annually?
No. The submission of monitoring reports for this
permit is not required. There are no standardized
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) associated
with this permit. All monitoring results should be kept
on site or made available for three years. The Division
may request these reports for review at any time. (Part
II, Section E:1) However, as per Part II, Section
E:6:b, violations of any permit limitation must be
reported within 24 hours from the time the permittee
becomes aware of the circumstances.
2) Where do I find my stream classification?
The stream classification, i.e. WS-IV, C, Tr, etc. can
usually be found in the Certificate of Coverage. If you
are unsure of your stream classification, you can
contact the Division.
3) Does a certified lab need to be used to analyze
samples?
No, lab samples are not needed for this permit.
4) What If I Sell My Business or The Name of My
Business Changes?
The Division views changes of name or ownership as
a minor modification and requires the Director's
approval. Name and ownership changes require you
to complete a Name/Ownership Change Form. The
forms are available on the Division's website at:
https://deq.nc. gov/about/divisions/water-
resources/water-quality-permitting/npdes-
wastewater/npdes-compliance-and-0
5) When does my permit expire and how do I renew
it?
The expiration date of the permit expires on October
31, 2021. New Applicants must submit a complete
NOI and application permit fees. The application
forms can be found at on the Division's website. If an
existing permittee stops pesticide application and no
longer requires coverage under this General Permit,
the permittee needs to request rescission of permit
from the NPDES Unit by letter or e-mail.
Other sources of information on North Carolina's
NPDES General Permits Program
The Division of Water Resources website can be found at
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources.