On November 19, 2003 AGA sent a letter to the Chief of the Industrial Branch of EPA Water Permits regarding the implementation of the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities (CGP). The letter details AGA's understanding that the General Permit’s requirements apply to the installation and construction of new gas pipelines and their necessary appurtenances, but not to the emergency restoration of service through the repair of existing pipelines. AGA applauded this common sense approach and thanks EPA for clarifying an issue that had raised significant concerns for AGA members regarding their ability to perform emergency pipeline repairs and projects needed to restore service.
This letter is posted under the Environmental Comments section and can be accessed by clicking here.