SECTION 252:606-5-5. Stormwater discharges

(a)   Prohibited without permit. Discharges of stormwater associated with industrial or construction activity to waters of the state are prohibited except as authorized by in an individual OPDES permit or an authorization under an Oklahoma General Stormwater permit.

(b)   Applications. An application for an authorization to discharge under the Oklahoma General Stormwater permit shall be submitted on forms provided by the DEQ and shall be delivered to the DEQ:

(1)   in person,

(2)   by mail, or

(3)   electronically, provided the electronic submission meets the requirements of OAC 252:4-17.

(c)   Maintenance of property. All property must be maintained to prevent the discharge of stormwater runoff which would violate permit limitations or would cause a violation of Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards. Such maintenance includes containing the areas where raw and waste chemicals are stored, cleaning of trash and spills, and preventing the accumulation of wastes in discharge areas. Additional requirements will be as specified in any applicable individual or general permit and any required pollution prevention plan.

(d)   Permit conditions for regular individual permits. In any regular individual permit authorizing the discharge of stormwater, the DEQ may include as conditions and limitations any condition or limitation or other requirement set forth in the "OPDES Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Activities or the Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities."

(e)   Notice of termination. A Notice of Termination for stormwater discharges shall be submitted on a form provided by DEQ and shall be delivered to the DEQ:

(1)   in person,

(2)   by mail, or

(3)   electronically, provided the electronic submission meets the requirements of OAC 252:4-17.

[Source: Added at 21 Ok Reg 1584, eff 6-11-04; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1231, eff 7-1-11]