Stormwater drains in the CWS service area lead to local streams or the Tualatin River, and our actions have a direct impact on the watershed. Dumping or routing wastewater or other contaminants into the stormwater drainage system is prohibited by our Nondomestic Waste Ordinance 42.
1200-Z Industrial Stormwater Discharge Permit
Based on federal regulations, industrial facilities that discharge stormwater off their site must have National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage.
Clean Water Services acts as an agent of the 1200-Z Permit on behalf of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). See the Code of Federal Regulation part 122.26 (b)(14) or Table 1 of the 1200-Z General Permit for a list of industrial facilities that are required to obtain the 1200-Z Permit in order to discharge stormwater. Please see how to apply for the 1200-Z Permit below.
General Industrial Stormwater 1200-Z Permit
Clean Water Services (CWS) acts on behalf of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as an authorized agent of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Industrial Stormwater 1200-Z Permit (1200-Z Permit) within CWS’ jurisdiction. Please see CWS’ jurisdictional boundaries to confirm if your industry exists within CWS’ jurisdiction and therefore must apply for a 1200-Z Permit through CWS to discharge stormwater off your site.
Does your facility qualify for the 1200-Z Permit or the No Exposure Certification?
In accordance with state law and the Clean Water Act, all facilities that have the potential to discharge stormwater that has been exposed to certain industrial activities to surface waters of the State must obtain Industrial Stormwater coverage through the 1200-Z Permit or obtain a No Exposure Certification (NEC). Industries are determined to qualify for the 1200-Z Permit or the NEC based on their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code. SIC codes that qualify are listed on pages 3 – 4 of the 1200-Z Industrial Stormwater Permit.
1200-Z Permit coverage is not required at facilities that can certify that “no exposure” exists at the facility. If your facility can certify “no exposure” based on the NEC application requirements, verified by the definitions in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) NEC Guide, then the facility may submit an NEC application to CWS in lieu of the 1200-Z Permit. CWS may conduct an inspection to verify the accuracy of the NEC application. CWS may determine at the time of inspection that an NEC is not applicable and therefore direct the industry to apply for coverage under the 1200-Z Permit.
Application Components
Applications must contain the components outlined in the below table when submitted to CWS. Applications may take weeks for the applicant to complete, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to gather and prepare all application components by the deadline provided by CWS.
Note: DEQ’s electronic reporting system called “Your DEQ Online (YDO)” is NOT yet available for industries located in Agent jurisdictions, including CWS’ jurisdiction, to accept documents. Therefore, all facilities submitting any materials to CWS must do so by sending application materials by mail to:
Environmental Services
Clean Water Services
2550 SW Hillsboro Hwy
Hillsboro, OR 97123
If you are not sure when to turn in an application or have specific questions regarding the application, contact ESCaseManagers@CleanWaterServices.org or call 503.681.5175. to connect with Environmental Services staff.
1200-Z Permit Application Items
Completed Application Packet
This packet, and all materials, must be signed by the facility’s legally authorized representative. Please see below for the application statement regarding the legally authorized representative:
Land Use Combability Statement (LUCS)
The LUCS must be approved and signed by the local planning office that oversees your facility
Storm Water Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP)
The SWPCP must be developed in accordance with Schedule A. of the 1200-Z Permit. The SWPCP describes the stormwater drainage at your site and the best management practices that will be employed for reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff. The SWPCP can take several weeks to research and develop and is a component of the application package. The SWPCP must be submitted with an original signatory certification (physical signature) in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22. The SWPCP must be completed per the guidelines of the SWPCP checklist. Please see OR DEQ’s ‘1200-Z Industrial Stormwater Discharge General Permit’ guidance document for additional information on SWPCPs.
Completed 1200-Z Permit SWPCP Checklist
All relevant components of the checklist must exist within the submitted SWPCP. Note in your application the SWPCP page number that each checklist item exists on. In the event that a checklist item is not applicable to the site, write ‘N/A’ for the ‘page #’ on the checklist. Note that all components listed under ‘site map’ must be identified on the site map.
Payment
A check made payable to Clean Water Services for the amount of $3,073.
This covers fees for the permit application and the first year’s annual fee. For any questions regarding the check, please reach out to AR@CleanWaterServices.org and cc’ EsCaseManagers@CleanWaterServices.org.
Submittal:
A hard copy of all application materials with original signatures must be mailed or hand delivered to Clean Water Services at:
Environmental Services
Clean Water Services
2550 SW Hillsboro Hwy,
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Contact
Clean Water Services
Environmental Services Program
escasemanagers@cleanwaterservices.org
503.681.5175
DEQ Forms
- 1200-Z Permit Application Form (PDF)
- Name Change or Transfer (PDF)
- Notice of Termination (PDF)
- Discharge Monitoring Reports (XLS)
- Land Use Compatibility Statement (PDF)
- No Exposure Certification (PDF)
Water Quality Facilities
Clean Water Services and its partner cities regularly inspect and support maintenance of privately owned water quality facilities. These facilities are constructed to protect precious water resources by removing pollution from stormwater runoff. Water quality facilities are required by law and must comply with Clean Water Services’ municipal stormwater (MS4) permit and DEQ regulations.
- Learn more about design and function of water quality facilities, preferred inspection, and maintenance practices.
Stormwater Program
CWS, Washington County, and our 12 partner cities work collaboratively to consider the entire watershed when managing water resources.
When it comes to stormwater, this includes runoff from neighborhoods as well as businesses and encompasses a broad range of stormwater pollution reduction measures including swale maintenance, street sweeping, education, and more. Learn more about the Stormwater Program.