Caltrans Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program
Announcements
On June 22, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted the Statewide Municipal Stormwater Permit and a Time Schedule Order for the California Department of Transportation. The unofficial copy of the adopted permit is provided below.
- New!! June 22, 2022. Unofficial Copy – Adopted Statewide Stormwater Permit
- Order
- Attachment A – Fact Sheet
- Attachment B – Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions
- Attachment C – Stormwater Management Plan and Areas of Special Biological Significance Requirements
- Attachment D – Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Requirements
- Attachment E – Trash Implementation Requirements
- Attachment F – Monitoring Requirements and Monitoring Reporting
- Attachment G – Summary of Reporting and Notification Requirements
- Time Schedule Order
- Guide to SMARTS Database for Accessing Caltrans MS4 Permit Reports
Clean Water Starts with Clean Highways
The goal of the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Protect Every Drop campaign is to educate Californians about the sources and pathways of storm water pollution and to change behaviors of the public to reduce storm water pollution in and around the State highway system. Caltrans' objective is to encourage motorists to practice the following correct behaviors to prevent storm water pollution and protect water quality: wipe off brake dust build-up on rims and wheels, keep vehicles clean to prevent residue from washing off, reduce fluid leaks with regular vehicle maintenance, properly dispose of trash and recycling, tarp and secure trash, vegetation and other loads, keep tires properly inflated to prevent wear, and avoid pesticides and fertilizers when rain is forecast.
Caltrans Statewide NDPES Separate Storm Sewer System Permit
(Updated 07/25/2022)
Subscribe to our Email Lists
- Subscribe to our "Stormwater Municipal Permitting Issues" list under the "Water Quality" section.
Contacts
- Caltrans Permit, Reports, and TMDL Requirements
Sheena Dhillon
Sheena.Dhillon@waterboards.ca.gov
SMARTS Resources
- The Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) provides an online platform for the public to access stormwater information, including permittee reports, application documents, and monitoring and compliance data.
- SMARTS Public User Menu.
- SMARTS Help Desk: stormwater@waterboards.ca.gov
