Scrap Metal Permit

The Sector-Specific General Permit for Storm Water Runoff Associated with Industrial Activities from Scrap Metal Recycling Facilities, Order No. R8-2018-0069, NPDES Permit No.CAG618001, regulates storm water discharges and authorized non-storm water discharges from scrap metal recycling facilities. The Santa Ana Water Board implements and enforces the Scrap Metal Permit. The Permit was adopted by the Santa Ana Water Board on October 19, 2018 with an effective date of December 19, 2018.

The Scrap Metal Permit requires that persons who develop or implement a facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and who prepare a Corrective Action Plan to have completed a Santa Ana Water Board-sponsored or approved training program. Further details are below:

• 2025 Scrap Metal Permit SM-QSD/SM-QSP Exam Sessions and Certified Persons Trainings Updated!
• Exámenes de SM-QSD y SM-QSP y Calendario de Capacitación para Personas Certificadas para 2025
• Certified Persons Training
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• Scrap Metal Qualified SWPPP Developer List
• Scrap Metal Qualified SWPPP Practitioner List
• SM-QSD/SM-QSP Certification Training
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Other useful documents:
• How to Submit an Ad Hoc Report for Scrap Metal Permit

For additional information regarding the Scrap Metal Permit program, please contact David Rosas (951 394-9476).

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