This document was compiled from existing permit and rule drafting resources to provide a repository of tips for writing clear, specific and measureable NPDES permits. While many of the permit tips shared in this document can be applicable to other environmental programs, the intended audience for this document is EPA and state NPDES permit writers. The tips apply to both individual and general NPDES permits.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Permit Writing Tips and Best Practices Compilation (PDF)(12 pp, 226 K)