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EPD proposes reissuing GDOT's stormwater permit as an individual permit

The change would replace the Georgia Department of Transportation's general stormwater discharge permit for its statewide storm sewer system with an individual one.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 20, 2026
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November 5, 2026: Reissuance of NPDES MS4 Permit GAR041000 for Georgia DOT stormwater discharges

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A public hearing/meeting on the proposed permit is noticed for November 5, 2026.

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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is proposing to terminate general permit GAR041000, which covers stormwater discharges from the Georgia Department of Transportation's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), and reissue it as an individual permit instead.

SourcesMS4 GDOT Permit Summary of Changes [2027 Reissuance]

EPD issued a public notice stating it is considering reissuance of the permit authorizing GDOT's MS4 stormwater discharges.

SourcesPublic Notice: Public Hearing Meeting Georgia Department of Transportation MS4 Permit GAR041000

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Reissuance of GDOT municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) stormwater permit as an individual permit instead of a general permit

This a termination of the general permit GAR041000 and issuance of individual permit GAR041000 for the discharge of stormwater associated with the Georgia (GDOT) Department of Transportation municipal separate storm sewer system

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proposed

Reissuance of NPDES MS4 Permit GAR041000 for Georgia DOT stormwater discharges

considering the reiss uance of General NPDES Permit No. GAR041000 authorizing stormwater discharges from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) municipal separ ate sewer system (MS4)

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