On February 3, 2003 AGA submitted comments on the proposed NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Large and Small Construction Activities.
The comments noted that the proposed rule affected AGA member companies because they construct and maintain natural gas pipeline and distribution lines that are subject to construction storm water permitting under both the Phase I and Phase II EPA storm water regulations. AGA believed that many of the provisions proposed in the General Permit do not consider the unique characteristics of linear utility construction projects.