EPA Extends Comment Deadline for 2026 Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit

What: On February 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice extending the comment deadline for the proposed 2026 multi-sector general permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges from industrial activities by 60 days.

Why: The EPA originally published the proposed MSGP on December 13, 2024. The permit will replace the 2021 MSGP and cover 30 different industrial sectors.

The Office of Advocacy’s regulatory alert on the draft MSGP’s publication is available.  

Action: Comments on the proposed 2026 MSGP are now due April 4, 2025.

Is your small business or entity being negatively impacted by a proposed rule? If yes, write a comment letter to the proposing agency.