permits

REGIONAL OFFICE PROGRAM

The Regional Office Program issues water/wastewater permits (WW Permits) for soil based wastewater systems with flows of less than 6,500 gallons per day, for potable water supplies (water supplies that are not public water supplies), and for municipal water and sewer connections. Permitting staff are located in five Regional Offices. Staff also administers the licensed designer program and reviews innovative and alternative systems for potential use in the state.

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Land-Based Indirect Discharge Non-Sewage

Land-Based Indirect Discharge Sewage

Under Section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1341), states have the authority to review and approve, condition, waive, or deny water quality certif

The Agency re-issued the MS4 General Permit on September 28, 2023.  Please review the Final MS4 GP, Response to Comments, and Factsheet for more information.

ANR Natural Resource Atlas

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Atlas is map viewer that displays Stormwater Permit locations and other spatial data relating to the Agency's programs.

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits
• Federal Pretreatment Permits
• Application Forms
• General Permits for Discharges from Petroleum Related Remediation Activities
• Regulations, Policies and Procedures

There are approximately 85 hydroelectric generation facilities operating in Vermont and on waters bordering other states. Under state law, the Agency of Natural Resources is charged with ensuring that these projects are operated so that the state's rivers and lakes - which are public trust resources - continue to meet Vermont's water quality standards. 

Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor Protection Procedure: Act 250/Section 248 proceedings

Flood Hazard Area & River Corridor Rule: Activities exempt from municipal regulation