What is the role of a permit transfer notification?

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What is the role of a permit transfer notification?

A permit transfer notification is the formal notice that ownership or control of a facility covered by an NPDES permit is changing and that the transfer requires the permitting authority’s approval. It alerts the agency to the upcoming change and starts the review process so the new owner or operator can be vetted and assume responsibility for complying with all permit conditions. This step does not automatically terminate the existing permit, nor does it skip required approvals; until the transfer is approved, the current permittee remains responsible for meeting the permit terms.

A permit transfer notification is the formal notice that ownership or control of a facility covered by an NPDES permit is changing and that the transfer requires the permitting authority’s approval. It alerts the agency to the upcoming change and starts the review process so the new owner or operator can be vetted and assume responsibility for complying with all permit conditions. This step does not automatically terminate the existing permit, nor does it skip required approvals; until the transfer is approved, the current permittee remains responsible for meeting the permit terms.

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