NPDES Stormwater Individual Permits

General permits apply to numerous broad categories of industrial activities with potential stormwater discharges. Industries that are not eligible for any of the general permits are required to seek an individual permit.

Apply for a New Individual Permit

Complete the following three steps:

  • Complete both EPA Form 1 and EPA Form 2F. 
  • Mail one hard copy of the forms, supporting documents, and permit application fee to Suzanne McCoy, 1612 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (Note: Do not mail to the package to the EPA)
  • In addition, e-mail the forms and supporting documents to Suzanne McCoy.

Renew an Existing Individual Permit

Complete the following three steps no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date: 

Stormwater Data Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms for Individual Permits

Below are generic DMR forms:

Submitting Data Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms

The capability for NPDES Stormwater Permit-holders to submit data through NC DEQ's eDMR System is not yet in place.  The agency is working towards this goal and will notify permittees when eDMR is ready to accept stormwater monitoring data.  Until that time, paper DMR submittals must be delivered to the Division no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results.  In addition, use the link below to upload completed DMR forms electronically into the permit file in our digital repository: 

Submit electronic copy of signed DMR for individual permit to permit file

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