Final General Permit

The Ohio EPA has issued a final general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for selected new and replacement household sewage treatment systems.  The general permit will work in support of the new Ohio Department of Health (ODH) household sewage treatment rules (OAC 3701-29) which also are effective on January 1, 2007.  The Ohio EPA and ODH, as well as several general health districts, have been working closely to accomplish the goal of issuing this permit and updating the rules and they are confident that both will work together to improve this aspect of the household sewage treatment system program on the state.

Issue Date: December 22, 2006
Effective Date: January 1, 2007
Expiration Date: December 31, 2011

The following information can be found on the Ohio EPA website:

• Public Notice
• General Permit
• Fact Sheet
• Transmittal Letter
  • Attachment – Response to Comments
• Memorandum of Understanding

For additional information contact:

Mark Stump
DSW Permits & Compliance Section
614-644-2028
E-mail: mark.stump@epa.state.oh.us