Illicit Discharges/Improper Disposal

The MS4 permit includes a number of requirements related to illicit discharges, improper disposal, and/or illegal dumping:

• Review and strengthen legal authority to require compliance on this requirement
• Conduct proactive inspections to identify and eliminate illicit discharges, improper disposal or illegal dumping to the MS4. A written procedure for this is required. Click here to download a template of a written procedure for this requirement. Click here for a list of the types of facilities that a likely to be required to have coverage under the MSGP (multi-sector generic permit). Click here to go to the FDEP website for an up-to-date list of facilities with MSGP coverage. At that FDEP website, click on "NPDES Stormwater Facilities" to download the list.
• Carry out a reactive investigation program to follow-up on reports of illicit discharges, improper disposal or illegal dumping. A written procedure for this is required. Click here to download a template of a written procedure for this requirement.
• Train all appropriate personnel to identify and report suspected illicit discharges, improper disposal and illegal dumping. A written procedure for this is required. Click here to download a template of a written procedure for this requirement.
• Carry out a spill prevention/spill response program. A written procedure for this is required. Click here to download a template of a written procedure for this requirement.
• Train all appropriate personnel on the spill prevention/spill response plan. A written procedure for this is required. Click here to download a template of a written procedure for this requirement.
• Carry out a program to reduce or eliminate sanitary wastewater contamination into the MS4. A written procedure for this is required. Click here to download a template of a written procedure for this requirement.