General Permit for Non-contact Cooling Water Discharges - Notice of Intent (Noi) - Rhode Island

General Permit for Non-contact Cooling Water Discharges - Notice of Intent (Noi) is a legal document that was released by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - a government authority operating within Rhode Island.

FAQ

Q: What is a General Permit for Non-contact Cooling Water Discharges?A: The General Permit is a permit issued by the state of Rhode Island that allows for the discharge of non-contact cooling water.

Q: What is considered a non-contact cooling water discharge?A: Non-contact cooling water discharge refers to water that has been used to cool equipment or processes and has not come into direct contact with any contaminants.

Q: Who needs to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the General Permit?A: Any entity or facility that intends to discharge non-contact cooling water in Rhode Island needs to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the General Permit.

Q: What is the purpose of the Notice of Intent (NOI)?A: The Notice of Intent (NOI) serves as a notification to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) that the entity or facility intends to discharge non-contact cooling water and wishes to be covered under the General Permit.

Q: What information is required in the Notice of Intent (NOI)?A: The Notice of Intent (NOI) requires information such as the facility's contact information, location, description of cooling water discharge, and any applicable water quality monitoring plans.