| 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. |
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* The Permit Board on Environmental Quality is proposing issuance of a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Multimedia General Permit (MSG22). This Multimedia General Permit authorizes the operation of a concentrated 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 concentrated animal feeding operation which may include mortality incineration equipment. The general permit can be viewed by clicking here. The public notice starts July 20, 2010 and ends August 19, 2010. Written comments should be submitted to the following address no later than August 19, 2010:
Chief, Environmental Permits Division
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Office of Pollution Control
P.O. Box 2261
Jackson, Mississippi 39225
* The Missisippi Department of Environmental Quality is providing notice of a correction of facts for the proposed Mississippi Power Company, Kemper IGCC Facility for the public notice for public comment that began on June 22, 2010, and ends July 22, 2010, at the close of the public hearing. Further information pertaining to this public notice is available at the following link: Public Hearing Link
Please note the time and date of the public hearing and the remainder of the original public notice remains unchanged.
* The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is providing notice for public comment and notice for public hearing for the proposed Mississippi Power Company, Kemper IGCC Facility and the North American Coal Corporation, Liberty Fuels Facility. This notice begins on June 22, 2010 and ends July 22, 2010. The public hearing will be held on July 22, 2010 at the Kemper County High School Gymnasium, 429 Philadelphia Road, DeKalb, MS 39328. Additional documents about this public notice and public hearing are available at the following link: Public Hearing Link
For additional information, please contact Mr. Harry Wilson at (601) 961-5703 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.
MDEQ has added a link to a form entitled "Coastal County Utility Authority Environmental Clearance Form to the Office of Pollution Control" under commonly used applications and forms. This form is required to be completed and submitted to MDEQ for all construction stormwater coverages in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone Counties.
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| About EPD |
| Overview of EPD and the permitting process with links to EPD Branches, Organizational Chart, and phone list. |
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| 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.
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| Click here to view a staff directory of the Environmental Permits Division. |
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Street Address:
515 East Amite St.
Jackson, MS 39201
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Mailing Address:
Office of Pollution Control
Environmental Permits Division
P. O. Box 2261
Jackson, MS 39225 |
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Fax Number:
(601) 961-5703 |
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