On September 24, 2013, the State Water Board adopted Resolution No. 2013-0030, which adjusted waste discharge permit fees to conform to the revenue levels set forth in the Budget Act for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.  This Resolution increased Industrial General Permit (IGP) storm water fees to $1,791.00/year.

State Water Board funding does not come from the General Fund and needed supplementing.  In order to cover the 2013-2014 operation costs of the State Water Board, the fee was increased.

Marvin H. Sachse, Brash Industries, is working in conjunction with trade associations to implement a sliding scale where yearly fees are based upon facility size.

If you have any questions regarding the increase, you may contact the Water Board at: fee_branch@waterbords.ca.gov or contact Brash Industries at 310-305-8637.

On August 21, 2013, the State Water Board conducted a hearing on the latest draft of the Industrial General Permit (IGP).

Most speakers considered the new Draft IGP to be a significant improvement over the previous Draft.

Time was devoted to clarification of Permit terms, the amount of sampling, and the application of ‘green’ concepts like Low Impact Development (LID).

Sampling and compliance standards were discussed as to which limits should apply and whether it should be at the property discharge point or where the discharge water contacts the receiving water (ocean, stream, lake, or river).

The Permit is scheduled to be implemented January 1, 2015. The wet season end, July 15, 2015, was preferred.

For more details on the hearing download the Storm Water Run-on Newsletter here: IGP Newsletter 8-26-2013