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Can the general public participate in NPDES permitting decisions?

April 26, 2017decisions npdes participate permitting public

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Can the general public participate in NPDES permitting decisions?

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Yes. The NPDES administrative procedures require that the public be notified and allowed to comment on NPDES permit applications. In North Carolina, this is accomplished by posting a public notice in the newspaper of the county in which the discharge is located. Typically, the major daily newspaper of that county is the one selected for notice. The public then has 30 days to review the draft permit, make comments, and/or request a public hearing.