All businesses who own or operate facilities described in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(xi) are required to obtain coverage under the State's General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Industrial Activities, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the startup of business activities. All listed businesses are required to submit a completed Notice of Intent (NOI) form, site map and application fee to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The SWRCB also requires the listed businesses to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), retain a copy of the SWPPP on site and comply with all the requirements of the general permit. Copies of the NOI form are available from the City's Development Services Department.
The City of San Bernardino requires that all businesses that have filed an NOI for coverage under the State's General Permit and have received a Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) from the State Water Resources Control Board, either mail, FAX or hand deliver a copy of the WDID letter from the State to the Development Services Department as proof of filing.