NPDES and LAS General Permit Forms
All new facilities seeking a permit to discharge or land apply wastewater in Georgia must first complete and submit the “ Wastewater Regulatory Program New Facility ” form to the Wastewater Regulatory Program prior to submitting a permit application using the Georgia EPD Online System (GEOS).
Please be advised that all wastewater permit applications and notices of intent will require electronic submittals via the Georgia EPD Online System (GEOS) by Fall 2018. More information on GEOS, including training and guidance materials can be found here.
A link to all of the NPDES general permits and LAS general permits currently in effect can be found below, along with their fact sheets and notice of intent (NOI). Any facility that wishes to obtain coverage under one of the following permits should complete a NOI using the Georgia EPD Online System (GEOS).
Any facility that wishes to terminate their coverage under a general permit should complete and submit a notice of termination using the Georgia EPD Online System (GEOS).
For more information about any of the following, please visit the general permits page here.
NPDES General Permits
Beginning October 1, 2018 notice of intents and notice of terminations should be submitted using the Georgia EPD Online System (GEOS).
| Effective Permit | Factsheet | Notice of Intent Form & Instructions | Eligibility | Effective Date | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Pesticides to Waters of the State GAG820000 | Fact Sheet | NOI | 8/1/2021 | 7/31/2026 | |
| Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations GAG930000 | Fact Sheet | > 300 Animal Units (AU) | 12/1/2022 | 11/30/2027 | |
| Fact Sheet | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2028 | ||
| Drinking Water Treatment Plant Dischargers GAG640000 | Fact Sheet | 1/1/2021 | 12/31/2025 | ||
| Mining and Processing Facilities GAG300000 | Fact Sheet | NOI | Only for SIC Codes:1411, 1422, 1423, 1429, 1459, 3273, 3272 | 8/1/2021 | 7/31/2026 |
| Once-Through Non-Contact Cooling Water With No Chemical Additives GAG200000 | Fact Sheet | NOI | 9/1/2020 | 8/31/2025 | |
| Private and Institutional Development (PID) WPCP GAG550000 | Fact Sheet | 4/1/2025 | 3/31/2030 | ||
| Settlement Pond Discharge from Sand & Gravel Dredgers GAG100000 | Fact Sheet | NOI | Only for SIC Codes: 1442, 1446 | 9/1/2020 | 8/31/2025 |
LAS General Permits
| Effective Permit | Factsheet | Notice of Intent Form & Instructions | Eligibility | Effective Date | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Feeding Operations GAG920000 | Fact Sheet | NOI | 301 – 1000 Animal Units (AU) | 4/1/2024 | 3/31/2029 |
| Animal Feeding Operations GAG940000 | Fact Sheet | NOI | > 1000 Animal Units (AU) | 4/1/2024 | 3/31/2029 |
| Land Disposal of Domestic Septage GAG620000 | Fact Sheet | NOI | 7/1/2024 | 6/30/2029 | |
| Large Community Subsurface Systems GAG278000 | Fact Sheet | Monthly Average Design Flow of 10,000 to 150,000 GPD | 2/1/2025 | 1/31/2030 |