PHASE II
The Phase II stormwater regulations cover smaller municipalities that manage stormwater facilities that are located in urbanized areas as well as those that Texas designates.
Status of TCEQ Phase II Permit
TPDES General Permit TXR040000 was issued on August 13, 2007, and authorizes the discharge of stormwater to surface water in the state from small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s). Small MS4 operators that choose to obtain authorization under this general permit must submit a stormwater management program (SWMP) and a completed notice of intent (NOI) form to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on or before February 11, 2008.
Do You Know If You Are a Phase II Community?
Operators of small MS4s should refer to the TCEQ map and to the EPA map of Urban Areas to determine if they will have to meet the requirements of the Phase II Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit.
EPA map
Support for Phase II Communities
JTF has developed programs in several areas that may be useful to local Phase II municipalities.
Public Education Program
The JTF Stormwater Management Public Education Program has a comprehensive program that helps residents understand stormwater quality and how to protect it. Brochures, training videos, and outreach programs have been developed that may be used by Phase II Communities. Click on the following links for more information.
HHW
SWIM
Yardwise
RPESP
Construction Program
Professional Brochure
Folleto Profesional
Commercial Paint Brochure
Folleto de Pintura Comercial