| #Q001 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Compliance with Administratively Continued 2021 MSGP | wastewater, other | Therefore, the 2021 MSGP has been administratively continued in accordance with section 558(c) of the Administrative Procedure Act (see 40 CFR 122.6) and remains in force and effect for facilities/operators that were covered under the permit prior to the 2021 MSGP’s expiration. | Applies to facilities/operators that were covered under the permit prior to the 2021 MSGP’s expiration on February 28, 2026. | high |
| #Q002 | administrative | operational | mandatory | NPDES Permit Coverage for Industrial Stormwater | wastewater, other | Federal regulations at 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(xi) require stormwater discharges associated with specific categories of industrial activity to be covered under NPDES permits (unless otherwise excluded). | Unless otherwise excluded. Applies to specific categories of industrial activity listed in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(xi). | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | operational | mandatory | State NPDES Permit Coverage | wastewater, other | Most industrial facilities will need to obtain NPDES permit coverage through their state. | Applies where EPA has authorized states to administer the NPDES stormwater permitting program. | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Individual NPDES Permit Application | wastewater, other | You must apply for an NPDES permit from your state NPDES permitting authority or EPA Region. | When the decision-maker or applicator is not eligible for coverage under EPA’s 2021 NPDES Pesticide General Permit (PGP). | high |
| #Q005 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Intent (NOI) Submission | wastewater, other | You must submit an NOI to be covered under the PGP. | Required for certain decision-makers based on pesticide use patterns, thresholds, or discharge to specific waters (e.g., Tier 3 or NMFS Listed Resources of Concern). | high |
| #Q006 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | NOI Submission Timeline (Standard/Emergency 15) | wastewater, other | - Submit NOI at least 30 days prior to first discharge. - For applications that are for Declared Pest Emergencies, submit NOI within 15 days after first discharge. | Applies to specific entities such as those discharging to waters with NMFS Listed Resources of Concern or non-small entities exceeding specific thresholds. | high |
| #Q007 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | NOI Submission Timeline (Standard/Emergency 30) | wastewater, other | - Submit NOI at least 30 days prior to first discharge. - For applications that are for Declared Pest Emergencies, submit NOI within 30 days after first discharge. | Applies to specific small entities or specific pest control districts as defined in Part 1.2.2 of the permit. | high |
| #Q008 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | NOI Submission Timeline (10-Day Lead) | wastewater, other | - Submit NOI at least 10 days prior to first discharge. - For applications that are for Declared Pest Emergencies, submit NOI within 30 days after first discharge. | Applies to decision-makers performing applications such as treating Tier 3 waters to restore water quality or protecting public health. | high |
| #Q009 | operational | operational | mandatory | Self-Applicator Requirements | wastewater, other | For any applications where you self-apply the pesticides, your requirements also include: Technology-Based Effluent Limitations, Part 2.0: Applicators' Responsibilities; Monitoring for Applicators, Part 4.1 | Applies to decision-makers who self-apply pesticides. | high |
| #Q010 | operational | operational | mandatory | Automatic Coverage Requirements for Decision-makers | wastewater, aquatic life, other | You are automatically covered under the PGP. Your requirements are listed below: Technology-Based Effluent Limitations, Part 2.2: Decision-makers' Responsibilities for all Decision-makers; Water Quality, Part 3; Monitoring, Part 4; Corrective Action, Part 6; Recordkeeping, Parts 7.1 and 7.5; Permit Conditions Applicable to Specific States (including Territories) and Indian Country, Part 9; Standard Permit Conditions, Appendix B | Applies when decision-makers are not required to submit an NOI based on thresholds or use patterns. | high |
| #Q011 | operational | operational | mandatory | Automatic Coverage Requirements for For-hire Applicators | wastewater, aquatic life, other | You are automatically covered under the PGP. Your requirements are listed below: Technology-Based Effluent Limitations, Part 2.1: Applicators' Responsibilities; Water Quality, Part 3; Monitoring, Part 4; Corrective Action, Part 6; Recordkeeping, Parts 7.1, 7.2, and 7.5; Permit Conditions Applicable to Specific States (including Territories) and Indian Country, Part 9; Standard Permit Conditions, Appendix B | Applies specifically to for-hire applicators. | high |
| #Q012 | operational | operational | guidance | Pesticide Discharge Management Plan Exception | wastewater, aquatic life, other | Pesticide Discharge Management Plan, Part 5 (not required for applications made in response to Declared Pest Emergencies) | Applications made in response to Declared Pest Emergencies. | high |
| #Q013 | operational | operational | mandatory | Self-Application Responsibilities under Automatic Coverage | wastewater, aquatic life, other | If you are self-applying a pesticide, your requirements also include: Technology-Based Effluent Limitations, Part 2.1: Applicators' Responsibilities | Applies to decision-makers who are automatically covered and self-apply the pesticides. | high |