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The Environmental Permits Division (EPD) implements and oversees most of the permitting programs for MDEQ. EPD also provides support to the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division (ECED) in regulating the permitted facilities.

Announcements


Regarding the proposed permits for the Mississippi Power Company, Kemper IGCC Facility, the Department of Environmental Quality is extending the public notice that began December 17, 2009 and ended January 19, 2010 to the close of business on January 29, 2010. This public notice may be accessed through the following link: http://opc.deq.state.ms.us/publicnotice.aspx. For additional information, please contact Mr. Harry Wilson at 601-961-5073 or via email Harry_Wilson@deq.state.ms.us.

On January 28, 2010, the Commission on Environmental Quality adopted the antidegradation implementation methodology. This methodology presents the process needed for permit applicants to fulfill the antidegradation requirements within MDEQ's regulations. The directions and forms for assistance are included in the methodology. For more information please contact Jon Huey at 601-961-5113 or via email Jon_Huey@deq.state.ms.us

The Permit Board issued the JCUA Hurley Wastewater Treatment Facility Permit No. MSU008001 during the Special Permit Board meeting held on June 30, 2009. You can view the final permit by clicking here, the rationale by clicking here and staff's "Responses to Public Hearing Comments" by clicking here.

The Permit Board on Environmental Quality issued the Dry Litter Poultry Animal Feeding Operation (DLPAFO) Multimedia General Permit (MSG20) on February 1, 2009. This Multimedia General Permit authorizes the operation of a dry litter poultry animal feeding operation, discharges of storm waster associated with agricultural and construction activities, and the release of air emissions associated with the construction and operation of a poultry farm which may include mortality incineration equipment. The general permit can be viewed by clicking here. Affected Dry Litter Poultry Animal Feeding Operations may obtain coverage by submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) form, and all accompanying documentation to the Environmental Permits Division.

The Dairy CAFO General Permit to provide the National Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) coverage, in addition to all other environmental permit coverages, that may be needed for activities at a CAFO sized Dairy farm is now available. The general permit, which addresses the 2003 EPA revised regulations, was issued on August 26, 2008 and can be viewed by clicking here. Affected Large Dairy Operations may obtain coverage, by submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) form, and all accompanying documentation to the Environmental Permits Division.

The responsibility for Water Quality Certifications has been transferred to EPD. The Water Quality Certifications Branch is now part of EPD. Please refer to the organizational chart for details.

Features

About EPD
Overview of EPD and the permitting process with links to EPD Branches, Organizational Chart, and phone list.

Environmental Permitting Assistance
Helpful permitting information for small & medium businesses

Public Resource Tools
Links to enSearch Online which provides access to public information about permitted facilities.
Permit Applications Received
Online Public Notices
Issued Permits

Permit Applications & Forms
Forms by listed by permit type. Most forms are in MS Word and/or Adobe pdf format.

enDx
enDx – electronic Environmental Data Exchange – a web-based application that supports the following electronic submissions:
  • Notice of Intents (NOIs) for coverage under the General Permit for construction activity which regulates storm water runoff at construction sites greater than 5 acres.
  • Baseline Storm Water Inspection Report and Certification Form, required under the Baseline Storm General Permit
  • Updates to facility information on file at MDEQ. The system allows regulated industry to view their facility data on file at MDEQ and submit modifications to that data.
    MDEQ has piloted these applications with the Mississippi Department of Transportation and industries regulated by the Environmental Permits Division Energy Branch.

Contact Information

Click here to view a staff directory of the Environmental Permits Division.





Street Address:
515 East Amite St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Link to map


Mailing Address:
Office of Pollution Control
Environmental Permits Division
P. O. Box 2261
Jackson, MS 39225





Fax Number:
(601) 961-5703