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Final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pesticide General Permit for Point Source Discharges From the Application of Pesticides; Reissuance

Notice of final permit issuance.

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Summary:

This notice announces issuance by all 10 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions of the final 2026 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) pesticide general permit (PGP)-- the 2026 PGP. The 2026 PGP, which has an effective date of October 31, 2026, replaces the existing permit (2021 PGP) that expires on October 30, 2026, and authorizes certain point source discharges from the application of pesticides to waters of the United States in accordance with the terms and conditions described therein. The EPA is issuing this permit for five (5) years in all areas of the country where the EPA is the NPDES permitting authority.

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Citation: 89 FR 102134
The permit becomes effective on October 31, 2026, and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2031. In accordance with 40 CFR part 23, this permit shall be considered issued for the purpose of judicial review on December 31, 2024 Under section 509(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), judicial review of this general permit can be requested by filing a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals within 120 days after the permit is considered issued. Under section 509(b) of the CWA, the requirements of this permit may not be challenged later in civil or criminal proceedings to enforce these requirements. In addition, this permit may not be challenged in other agency proceedings. Deadlines for submittal of a Notices of Intent (NOI) to be covered, if required, are provided in Part 1.2.3, Table 1-2 of the 2026 PGP.
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What is this Federal Register notice?

This is a notice published in the Federal Register by Environmental Protection Agency. Notices communicate information, guidance, or policy interpretations but may not create new binding obligations.

Is this rule final?

This document is classified as a notice. It may or may not create enforceable regulatory obligations depending on its specific content.

Who does this apply to?

Notice of final permit issuance.

When does it take effect?

This document takes effect on October 31, 2026.

Document Details

Document Number2024-29657
FR Citation89 FR 102134
TypeNotice
PublishedDec 17, 2024
Effective DateOct 31, 2026
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Docket IDEPA-HQ-OW-2023-0268
Pages102134–102137 (4 pages)
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