Stormwater Stakeholders Group (SWSG)

UPDATERenewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP), TXR150000

The TCEQ is in the process of renewing the TPDES Construction General Permit (CGP), TXR150000, which expires on March 5, 2023. The TCEQ published notice of the proposed 2023 CGP in Texas Register and Houston Chronicle. The proposed general permit and fact sheet are now available for review as part of the 30-day public comment period, ending October 17, 2022, at 11:59 PM CDT. For more information, please visit the Construction General Permit webpage.

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UPDATEPublic Meeting- 2023 Renewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP), TXR150000

The TCEQ will be holding a Public Meeting for the 2023 Renewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP) TXR150000, see meeting details below.

To review and comment on the proposed CGP draft permit and fact sheet, click on the link below:

• https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/stormwater/construction

For further information about the meeting, please send an e-mail to: Outreach@tceq.texas.gov

Free parking is available on the 4th floor of the parking garage located between Buildings E and F.

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Participation in the SWSG

The SWSG is open to the public. Anyone who is interested in stormwater permitting may attend and participate in SWSG meetings. The SWSG currently has representation from water associations, river authorities, academic institutions of higher learning, petroleum and chemical industry, electrical utility industry, agricultural industry, consulting firms, law firms, engineering firms, consumer groups, environmental organizations, public and private treatment plant operators and managers, municipalities, industries, government entities, and individual citizens.

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UPDATE Notice of Upcoming Stakeholder Meeting

TCEQ will host a public stakeholder meeting to discuss the upcoming 2024 renewal of the TPDES Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, TXR040000. This general permit authorizes discharge from stormwater from small MS4s and expires on January 24, 2024. Information about the meeting is available below:

If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be available by webcast at the time of the meeting.

TCEQ will present preliminary proposed changes to the general permit and welcomes input from stakeholders by email to SWGP@tceq.texas.gov until October 12, 2022. Please include in the email subject line “2024 Phase II MS4 Renewal”.

Summaries and Handouts from Past Meetings (Construction, Industrial, and Municipal)

The files linked below are in various file formats. (Help with Downloading Files.)

Date	Permit Type	Notification	Agenda/Attendees	Summary	Webcast	Presentations Handout(PPT/PDF)	Handouts(PDF)
Tuesday, September 27, 2022	Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit (MS4) TXR040000	Notification	Agenda
October 21, 2021	Construction General Permit TXR150000	Notification	Agenda			Presentation	Handouts
October 18, 2019	Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000	Notification	Agenda	Summary	Webcast	Presentation	Handouts
March 21, 2017	Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast	Presentation	Handouts
October 17, 2016	Construction General Permit General Permit TXR150000	Notification	Agenda	Summary	Webcast	Presentation
January 8, 2015	Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast
September 24, 2012	Public Meeting Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast
February 21, 2012	Construction General Permit General Permit TXR150000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast		Handouts
June 13, 2011	Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast		Handouts
April 27, 2011	Small MS4 Phase II General Permit TXR040000	Notification	Agenda		Webcast		Handouts
July 22, 2002	Multi Sector General Permit TXR050000	Agenda

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Related Documents

• Water Facts and Stats
• Facts Statistics - Did you Know?
• EPA’s Getting in Step: “Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Your Watershed

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Staff Contact

For more information or to suggest topics for future stakeholder meetings, call our main Water Quality Division line, 512-239-4671, or via e-mail at SWGP@tceq.texas.gov

If you have any questions concerning the workgroup or need special accommodations at a meeting, e-mail via OUTREACH@tceq.texas.gov.

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