Michigan's storm water permit authorization requires facilities to obtain a certified operator to have supervision and control over the control structures at the facility, eliminate any unauthorized nonstorm water discharges, develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan for their facility, including structural and nonstructural control measures.  The certification process for industrial site operators is currently an on going process in each of our district offices. 

• Who Needs a Permit? (Guidance Document)
• Are you discharging storm water associated with industrial activity without the necessary wastewater discharge permit?
• No Exposure Certification Guidance 
• No Exposure Certification - (Word) (PDF)
• How do I get a Permit? - (Word) (PDF)
• Scrap Metal Bins and Roll Off Boxes Guidance Document 
• Part 5 Rules - Spillage of Oil and Polluting 
• Industrial Facility Certified Operator Exam Schedule and Locations

   

   

  Who Needs a Permit 

• Recyling Facilities(Gives guidance specific to recycling facilities and salvage yards to determine if permit coverage is required)
• Marinas(Gives guidance specific to marinas to determine if permit coverage is required)
• Transportation Facilities (Gives guidance specific to transportation facilities to determine if permit coverage is required)
• SIC Codes to NAICS Conversion - NAICS codes are used by the Industrial Storm Water program
• SIC Codes(Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes which are covered by the storm water regulations. Referred to in the above guidance documents)
• Primary Activities & Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes

How do I get a Permit 

Once you have determined that a permit is required for your facility, please review the appropriate general permit. Each general permit is associated with a cycle year and watershed.

Copies of the storm water industrial permits can be found on the Storm Water Industrial Permits web page.

Guidance for developing the short term characterization and monitoring plan, as well as a checklist for determining completeness are available.

Notice of Intent - (Word) (PDF)

Transfer of Coverage / Minor Modification Requests (Word) (PDF)

Permit Compliance Certification Statement - (Word) (PDF)

Sample Pollution Prevention Plans 

• Storm Water Best Management Practices for Marinas
• SWPPP for General Facilities -  (Word) (PDF)
• SWPPP for Recycling Facilities - (Word) (PDF)
• SWPPP Checklist - (Word) (PDF)

Industrial Facility Certified Operator Manual & Exam Schedule 

• Industrial Facility Certified Operator Training Manual 
• Industrial Facility Certified Operator Exam Schedule and Locations 

Industrial Training Videos 

• Introduction to the DEQ Industrial Storm Water Program 
• Storm Water Employee Training 
• What to Expect During a DEQ Storm Water Inspection