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Oregon City's Municipal Stormwater Permit
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BACKGROUND:
Beginning in the early 1990s and in response to an increased awareness that stormwater runoff, if not handled appropriately, can adversely affect water quality, the United States Environmental Protection Agency began requiring National Pollutant Discharge Elementation System (NPDES) permits. In past years, the City of Oregon City has been a co-permittee on the Clackamas County NPDES permit as have other municipalities under the County's jurisdiction.
During each renewal period since the inception of the NPDES permit, additional permit requirements have been imposed. A PowerPoint presentation will be shown outlining the past and existing NPDES programs as well as the new requirements that must be implemented. It is the intent of staff to keep the Commission informed regarding the impact these additional requirements impose on City resources.