In This Issue: - Draft Renewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
- Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Notifications
Draft Renewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges DEC has extended the comment period for 15 days on the draft renewal of the SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-23-001) and related fact sheet. The comment period now ends close of business on October 17, 2022. This permit is intended to provide State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit coverage to facilities conducting industrial activities with stormwater discharges to surface waters. When final, this MSGP renewal will replace the current MSGP, GP-0-17-004, which expires February 28, 2023. Copies of the draft MSGP renewal and related fact sheet are available on DEC's website. View the September 28th Environmental Notice Bulletin for details.
Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Notifications 
Visit NYHABS, DEC's harmful algal bloom notification map to view locations of freshwater HABs in New York State that were reported in the past two weeks. Click on a dot for more information, including the date it was reported, the waterbody name, and pictures. Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to view a list of reported HABs. Instructions on how to use NYHABS are on DEC's HABs notification webpage. Know it: HABs vary in appearance from scattered green dots in the water, to long, linear green streaks, pea soup, or spilled green paint, to blue-green or white coloration. Avoid it: People, pets, and livestock should avoid contact with floating mats, scums, and discolored water. Report it: Report a suspected HAB using the NYHABS online reporting form. Report health concerns related to HABs to the Department of Health at harmfulalgae@health.ny.gov, or contact your local health department. | 
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