Permits that May be Needed for Release Response and Remediation Activities

(Note: Permits (individual licenses [permits] and general permit registrations) listed are those that may be necessary for release response and remediation activities.)

Permits to Act as a Contractor to Contain or Remove or Otherwise Mitigate the Effects of a Release

• Permitted Spill Cleanup Contractors (individual permit)
• Registered Existing Release Response Contractors (general permit)

Remediation

• In Situ Chemical Oxidation General Permit
• In Situ Groundwater Remediation: Enhanced Aerobic Biodegradation General Permit

Wastewater Permits

• Temporary Authorization (TA)/ Emergency Authorization (EA) for In-situ Remediation
• Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction Activities
• Groundwater Remediation Wastewater Directly to Surface Water
• Groundwater Remediation Wastewater to a Sanitary Sewer

Stewardship Permits

• Stewardship Permit
• Remediation Stewardship Permit Fact Sheet
• Examples of Stewardship Permits Issued
• Proposed Individual Permits

Solid Waste Permits

Contaminated Soil and/or Sediment Management (Staging and Transfer)

Inland Water Resources Permits

• Water Diversion
• Diversion of Remediation Groundwater

Long Island Sound Program Permits

Coastal Remedial Activities Required by Order

Air

New Source Review: Stationary Sources of Air Pollution: Site Remediation Equipment

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Content Last Updated November 4, 2025