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Application Forms for DEC Permits

Many of these forms can be filled in electronically, then printed. The completed form cannot be saved to your hard drive if you are using Acrobat Reader.

Note: Mail the completed form to your regional office together with all necessary attachments to file an application.

General Permits

General Permit GP 0-06-001 - Removal or Modification of Recent Beaver Dams (pdf file, 574 Kb)

SEQR, Coastal Zone and Historic Preservation Forms

Short Environmental Assessment Form (pdf file, 108 Kb)

Full Environmental Assessment Form (pdf file, 1.8 Mb)

Positive Declaration Form (pdf file, 77 Kb)

Negative Declaration Form (pdf file, 82 Kb)

Notice of Complete Draft EIS/Final EIS Form (pdf file, 34 Kb)

Notice of Completion of Draft EIS and Notice of SEQR Hearing (pdf file, 30 Kb)

Visual Assessment Form (pdf file, 914 Kb)

Coastal Assessment Form (pdf file, 10.3 Kb)

Structural Archaeological Assessment Form (pdf file, 106 Kb)

ENB SEQRA Notice Publication form (pdf file, 72 kb)

General Purpose Forms

Application for Permit Transfer (pdf file, 144 Kb)

Application for Permit Transfer / Supplement A- Resolution of Environmental Monitor Escrow Account (pdf file, 92 Kb)

Application for Floating Object Permit (pdf file, 17 Kb)

Record of Compliance Information Form (pdf file, 155 Kb)

Application for Revocable Permit for the Temporary Use of State Land (pdf file, 31 Kb)

Joint Application For Permit and Supplemental Forms

NEW JOINT APPLICATION FORM
A revised Joint Application Form for permits and determinations for activities affecting streams, waterways, waterbodies, wetlands, coastal areas and sources of water supply is now available. Both the format of the form and the procedures for filing applications have been changed. Read more in the
New Joint Application Form announcement.

Joint Application for Permit (pdf file, 231 Kb) including Instructions and DEC's Permission to Inspect Property form

This form is used to apply for permits from several agencies.
This form is used to apply for the following DEC Permits:

*Supplemental Form required; see the listing below

Application for Permit for the Construction, Reconstruction or Repair of a Dam or Other Impoundment Structure (Joint Application Supplement D-1) (pdf file, 472 Kb)

Application for Permit for the Construction, Reconstruction or Expansion of Docking and Mooring Facilities (Joint Application Supplement D-2) (pdf file, 66 Kb)

Application for Wild Scenic and Recreational Rivers System Permit (Joint Application Supplement WSR-1) (pdf file, 1 Mb)

Application for Public Water Supply Permit (Joint Application Supplement W-1) (pdf file, 162 Kb)

Water Conservation Program Form - To be submitted with above application for Public Water Supply Permit Supplement to Joint Application Supplement W-1 (pdf file, 89 Kb)

Mining Forms

Mining Permit Application (pdf file, 84 Kb)

Mining Organizational Report

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Application for a Solid Waste Management Facility Permit (pdf file, 362 Kb)

Waste Transporter Permit Application (pdf file, 171 Kb)

Waste Transporter Permit Application Instructions (pdf file, 20 Kb)

Water Pollution Control Forms - State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Forms of General Applicability

Notice of Intent for Construction Activities - To obtain coverage under the SPDES General Permit for Construction Activity, the operator of construction activity must file a completed Notice of Intent (NOI) with the Department. For guidance in preparing the NOI, please review the

Instruction Manual for Stormwater Construction Permit (NOI Instruction Manual) (pdf file, 984 Kb) This document provides step-by-step instructions for filling out the Notice of Intent, Notice of Termination and guidance for the development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

Notice of Termination (pdf, 25 kb) for Construction Activities dated April, 2008.

Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Authorization - This form allows permittee to delegate the authority to sign and submit a discharge monitoring report (pdf file, 6 Kb)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification

Application For Approval of Qualifications For Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (pdf file, 110 Kb)

Facility Scoring Sheet (pdf file, 9 Kb)

Application For Renewal of Certificate: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (pdf file, 120 Kb)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Statement of Experience (pdf file, 9 Kb)

Application for Approval of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Renewal Training (pdf file, 10 Kb)

Private, Commercial & Institutional (P/C/I) SPDES Forms

Application Form "D" for a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit (Note that instructions are on page 2) (pdf file, 127 Kb)

Application Form "D" for a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit - Continuation Sheet for Multiple Outfalls (pdf file, 46 Kb)

General Permit 0-05-001 (pdf file, 98 Kb) - State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for groundwater discharge of treated sanitary waste between 1,000 to 10,000 gallons per day

General Permit 0-05-001 Application Form (pdf file, 238 Kb)

General Permit 0-05-001 On Site Treatment Works Certification Forms (pdf file, 24 Kb)

Municipal SPDES Forms

Application Form NY-2A for Municipal Facilities (pdf file, 138 Kb)

Industrial SPDES Forms

Water Treatment Chemical (WTC) Usage Notification Requirements (pdf file, 140 Kb)

Application Form 1 - General Information/Consolidated Permits Program (pdf file, 4 Mb)

Application Form NY-2C and Associated Supplementary Industrial SPDES Forms for Permits and Permit Modifications to Discharge Industrial Wastewater and Storm Water - These forms are available in both Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Corel WordPerfect Version 8 formats

Notice of Intent, Notice of Termination for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity Under the SPDES General Permit (pdf file, 18 Kb)

Notice of Intent, Notice of Termination for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) under the SPDES General Permit - The file includes the permit, fact sheets and other technical information (pdf file, 268 Kb)

Application Form 2E - Facilities Which Do Not Discharge Process Wastewater - Use in conjunction with Application Form 1 (pdf file, 2 Mb)

Application Form 2F - Application for Permit to Discharge Storm Water Associated with Industrial Activity - Use in conjunction with Application Form 1 (pdf file, 5 Mb)

Air Permit Applications

Air Permitting Resources - the regulations, permit forms, instructions and guidance documents pertinent to the Department's Air Permitting Program

If you cannot find the application you need; if you have any questions or need further assistance, contact your Regional DEC Permit Administrator.


More about Application Forms for DEC Permits:

  • New Joint Application Form Announcement - New York State and the United States Army Corps of Engineers have revised the application form used for seeking permits and and determinations for activities affecting streams, waterways, waterbodies, wetlands, coastal areas and sources of water supply. In addition to changes in format, the procedures for filing applications have also been changed.
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  • NYS DEC
    Division of Environmental Permits
    4th Floor
    625 Broadway
    Albany, NY 12233-1750
    518-402-9167
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