NPDES Permitting

FTC&H has the expertise, knowledge, and experience necessary to provide our clients with surface water permits that comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for municipalities, industrial facilities, and construction sites.

• Preparation of Sampling/Analysis Plans
• Collection of Required Monitoring Data
• Calculation of Potential Effluent Quality and Water-Quality Based Effluent Limits
• Assistance in Collection of Necessary Information and Data
• Preparation of NPDES Permit Application Form
• Preliminary Negotiations with MDEQ (leading to development of draft permit)
• Review of the Public Notice and Preparation of Formal Comments
• Negotiations with MDEQ (leading to development of the final permit)
• Advice on Proceeding with Irresolvable Issues in the Final Permit
• Assist with Administrative Hearing Process (if a contested petition is filed)