Department of Environmental Quality

Category: Permits

  • General Construction Frequently Asked Questions (Storm Permits): UPDES Permits

    Find answers and resources in response to General Construction Storm Water Permit frequently asked questions (FAQs). Who is required to get a UPDES Construction Storm Water Permit? Operators of construction activity that disturb 1 acre or greater are required to get a Storm Water Permit from the Division of Water Quality, however many construction sites…

  • General Construction (Storm Water):
    UPDES Permits

    Utah requires an UPDES construction storm water permit for soil disturbances of an acre or more, including less than an acre if it is part of a common plan of development or sale (that is over an acre). Soil disturbance is described as clearing, grading, or excavating. These permits are necessary to ensure that discharges…

  • General Multi-Sector Industrial Storm Water Permit:
    UPDES Permits

    Industrial facilities such as manufacturing facilities, mining operations, landfills, steam electric plants, automotive recyclers, waste and metal recycling, larger wastewater treatment plants, and transportation facilities are typically required to obtain coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities. Coverage is usually based on the facility’s Standard Industrial Classification…

  • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4s) Permits:
    UPDES Permits

    Expand the menus, below, to find MS4 permit details, forms, downloads, FAQs, templates, contact information, and other useful resources. A MS4 is defined as a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains). It also is used to describe the owner/operator…

  • Storm Water Permits:
    UPDES Permits

    The Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) is the Utah version of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which is the permit system mandated by § 402 of the Clean Water Act to control pollutants in waters of the U.S., including storm water. The Utah Storm Water Program is part of the UPDES Program.…

  • Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) and Animal Feeding Operations (AFO): Water Quality Permits

    This page presents links to Utah Division of Water Quality permitting information for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) and Animal Feeding Operations (AFO). AFO Forms CAFO Forms 2024 Public Notice General Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) 2019 Public Notice CAFO General Permit UTG080000 2014 Public Notice CAFO General Permit UT080000

  • Abandoned Mine NPS Plan

    Public Notice 2012 Abandoned Mine NPS Plan

  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Air Quality Permitting

    Air Quality Permitting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

  • Solid Waste Facility Permits

    Need a solid waste facility permit in Utah? This page outlines the permitting process, from application to final decision, and provides resources for finding permitted facilities across the state. Learn what constitutes solid waste, when a permit is required, and how to apply. Related Links What is solid waste? Solid waste includes most things that…

  • Dugway Proving Grounds Waste Permit

    Below, find documentation pertaining to the Dugway Proving Grounds waste permit. Title Page Table of Contents Acronyms List Module I – Standard Permit Conditions Module II – General Facility Conditions Module III – Containers Lab Procedures Module IV – RCRA Corrective Action Program Module V – Treatment of Energetic Waste Attachment Module VII – Post-Closure…

  • Title V Operating Permit Program

    Contact Dave Beatty (dbeatty@utah.gov) (385) 306-6532 Resources Permitting Forms (Air Quality) Guidance and Guidelines (Air Quality) Fees (Air Quality) EPA Permitting Resources (Air Quality) Sign up for email alerts

  • New Source Review Exemptions from Permitting (Air Quality)

    Small Source Exemption Businesses with low levels of air emissions may be exempt from R307-401-5 through 8, Permit Notice of Intent thru Approval Order. The small source, R307-401-9, exemption allows smaller sources of air pollution greater flexibility to make changes in their emissions as long as they can show they remain eligible for the exemption.…

  • EPA Permitting Resources (Air Quality)

    DAQ has guidance and forms to help with the annual certification for a Title V Operating Permit. Permit application forms and instructions are available under “Forms.” There is a variety of guidance available on EPA’s TTN page, including the following items: Other Resources

  • Operating Permit Program Fact Sheet (Air Quality)

    The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 included sweeping new revisions that required states to develop operating permits programs that met certain federal criteria. States, in turn, were to require sources of air pollution, or those facilities affected by the Act, to obtain permits that contained all of their Clean Air Act requirements. The EPA…

  • Air Quality Oil and Gas Registration (PBR) and Emissions Reporting System

    Formerly known as Centralized Air Emissions Reporting System (CAERS) Oil and gas sources operating on lands under state jurisdiction within the State of Utah are required to register once with the Utah Division of Air Quality in accordance with R307-505. Oil and gas inventory is emissions at facilities that have uncontrolled actual emissions greater than…

  • New Source Review Permitting Resources (Air Quality)

    1. Schedule a Pre-NOI (application) Meeting or Contact: 2. Develop Your Air Permit Application (NOI) 3. Submit Your Air Permit Application Questions? If you have any questions Email: or Submit Hard Copy Attn: PermittingUtah Division of Air Quality195 North 1950 WestSalt Lake City, UT 84116

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