General Permit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012171",
  "term": "General Permit",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. NPDES permit issued under 40 CFR 122.28 that authorizes a category of discharges under the CWA within a geographical area. A general permit is not specifically tailored for an individual discharger.\n\n2. A permit applicable to a class or category of dischargers.\n\n3. An NPDES permit issued under § 122.28 that authorizes a category of discharges under the CWA within a geographical area. A general permit is not specifically tailored for an individual discharger.\n\n4. Part 71 permit that meets the requirements of § 71.6(d).\n\n5. Part 70 permit that meets the requirements of § 70.6(d).\n\n6. NPDES “permit” issued under § 122.28 authorizing a category of discharges under the CWA within a geographical area.\n\n7. (NPDES and 404) means an NPDES or 404 “permit” authorizing a category of discharges or activities under the CWA within a geographical area. For NPDES, a general permit means a permit issued under § 122.28. For 404, a general permit means a permit issued under § 233.37.\n\n8. Permit authorizing a category of discharges of dredged or fill material under the Act. General permits are permits for categories of discharge which are similar in nature, will cause only minimal adverse environmental effects when performed separately, and will have only minimal cumulative adverse effect on the environment.\n\n9. General permits may be issued for the dumping of certain materials which will have a minimal adverse environmental impact and are generally disposed of in small quantities, or for specific classes of materials that must be disposed of in emergency situations. General permits may be issued on application of an interested person in accordance with the procedures of part 221 or may be issued without such application whenever the Administrator determines that issuance of a general permit is necessary or appropriate.\n\n10. Permits issued to authorize similar minor activities by one or more applicants.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "NPDES Permit Writers Glossary; NPDES Permit Writers Manual Glossary",
    "40 CFR 71.2 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 70.2 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 122.2 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 124.4 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 232.2 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 220.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "Aquatic Resources Awareness Course for Real Estate Appraisers Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/general-permit/"
}