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Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Facilities

Requirements and options for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities under the Multi-Sector General Permit TXR050000.

HOTIssued 2026 Renewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), TXR050000

The new 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial facilities has been issued with an effective date of August 14, 2026. The renewal period for existing permittees begins on August 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT, after which existing permittees will have a 90-day grace period to renew their authorizations by submitting a renewal Notice of Intent (NOI) or No Exposure Certification (NEC), as applicable, using TCEQ’s online e-permitting system.

The renewal period is only available from August 14 - November 12, 2026. Existing permittees will not be allowed to submit a renewal application before August 14, 2026.

To continue your authorization under the MSGP, you must submit a renewal Notice of Intent (INOI-R) or No Exposure Certification (INEC-R), as applicable, using TCEQ’s online e-permitting system STEERS/ePermits by the deadline of November 12, 2026. The application fee is $100. 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Facilities Below are the PDF documents for the 2026 MSGP, Fact Sheet, and Executive Director’s Response to Comments:

NOTE: If you no longer need your MSGP authorization, you will need to submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) online before Sept. 1, 2026, to avoid the $200 annual water quality fee.

Questions?

NetDMR Training on Submitting MSGP DMRs

Facilities with coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges must now submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) electronically using the NetDMR system by March 31, 2023. TCEQ hosted a FREE NetDMR training for MSGP facilities on October 11, 2022. For more information, and to view the recorded training, please visit TCEQ’s MSGP NetDMR Webinar webpage.

Sand Mining Rulemaking

TCEQ completed a rulemaking related to best management practices for sand mining operations within the San Jacinto River Watershed. For more information visit the Sand Mining Rulemaking webpage.

Industries Covered by this General Permit

Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Facilities: Am I Regulated?
Determine if you must obtain coverage under the general permit for point source discharges of stormwater runoff associated with manufacturing, processing, material storage, and waste material disposal areas of industrial activities.

Industrial Sectors Under the Multi-Sector General Permit
Sectors of industry that may obtain coverage under the general permit for industrial stormwater discharges.

Obtain Authorization for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Facilities

Learn how to obtain authorization under the MSGP to discharge stormwater associated with an industrial activity including:

  • How to comply with the general permit through annual fees and monitoring.
  • What to do when changing operators and how to terminate authorization(s).

Assistance Tools for Industrial Stormwater General Permit
Resources to help small businesses and local governments apply for and comply with the MSGP.

Conditional No Exposure Exclusion from Industrial Stormwater General Permit Requirements
Conditions that must be met for an industrial facility to qualify for this waiver from certain requirements under the Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges.

Additional Guidance and Quick Links: Industrial Activities

Stay in Compliance

Monitoring and Reporting Storm Water Discharges from Industrial Facilities
Discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) are Requirements for monitoring and reporting contaminant levels in stormwater discharges under the Multi-Sector General Permit TXR050000.

Benchmark Monitoring Data Analyses
The benchmark monitoring analyses submission deadline is March 31 of each calendar year. No benchmark monitoring sampling is required during 2026 as the Multi-Sector General Permit renewal is taking place. Other sampling requirements may apply to existing authorizations.

Rules for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Facilities

Electronic Application Requirements

Effective September 1, 2017, applicants must submit the NOI, NEC, NOT, and NOC forms using the online e-permitting system available through the TCEQ website or request and obtain an electronic reporting waiver. Electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable and expire on the same date as the authorization to discharge.

Paper Forms: If you do not have access to a computer, you must call the TCEQ Stormwater Processing Center at 512-239-3700, to obtain the application forms.