Multi Sector General Permit (TXR050000) Renewal Period Begins
August 2026—TCEQ issued the new 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) effective Aug. 14, 2026. The MSGP regulates stormwater discharges from industrial activities.
To view the 2026 MSGP and resources for renewing your permit coverage, see our Stormwater MSGP for Industrial Facilities webpage.
Facilities that hold an active authorization under the 2021 MSGP, such as a Notice of Intent (NOI) or No Exposure Certification (NEC), have 90 days to renew their authorization. To renew your authorization:
- Develop and implement an updated Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan before renewing coverage.
- Submit your renewal application between Aug. 14, 2026, and Nov. 12, 2026, in STEERS and pay the $100 application fee.
If your facility no longer needs a MSGP authorization, then submit a Notice of Termination online before Sept. 1, 2026, to avoid the $200 annual water quality fee.
For help creating your STEERS account, see our Guide to Creating an Account in STEERS (RG-531a) or YouTube tutorial video on How to Setup an Account in STEERS. You must add the Storm Water General Permits (EPR_SW) program area to your user account.
Additional Resources
For more help filling out your NOI or NEC renewal applications, see the following resources or visit our Assistance Tools for Industrial Stormwater Permitting:
- How to Submit an MSGP NOI in STEERS
- TCEQ Stormwater Permitting PowerPoint on the MSGP Renewal – Reference slides 35 and 36
- Sectors and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes Subject to the MSGP
- SIC Code Search
- Latitude and Longitude Finder
- Surface Water Quality (Segments) Viewer
- Texas Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality
Small Business and Local Government Assistance
For further assistance, contact the Small Business and Local Government Assistance hotline at 800-447-2827 or visit our webpage at TexasEnviroHelp.org.