Helpful Resources

General Information about the EPA's NPDES Storm Water Permit Program for Construction Sites

Federal Authorities

Clean Water Act: Title 33, Chapter 26, Subchapter IV, Section 1342. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Code of Federal Regulations: Title 40 - Protection of the Environment; Part 122 — EPA Administered Permit Programs: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

State Authorities

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapters 468 (Environmental Quality Generally) and 468B (Water Quality)

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) - Division 45: Regulations Pertaining to NPDES and WPCF Permits