Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Phase 1 Permit Reissuance (RCA-2022-00748)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Works & Infrastructure Committee | August 11, 2022 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Permit | Authorizing certification of the application for reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase 1 Permit to the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board as co-permittees. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | All Wards |
Background Analysis
The existing Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit under the EPA Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination system (NPDES) Program was issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on February 16, 2018 for a five year permit term. An application for permit reissuance is required at least 180 days before expiration. The application must be certified by a principal executive officer or a ranking elected official.