2022 Construction General Permit (CGP)
- New in CGP
- 2022 CGP (as modified)
- 2022 CGP
- Frequent Questions
- 2022 CGP Webinar
- Previous CGP Versions
New in CGP
On April 8, 2025, EPA issued a final modification to its 2022 CGP to expand the list of areas eligible for coverage to include construction projects in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction. This modification is necessary because EPA is the permitting authority in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction, and when the 2022 CGP was issued in January 2022, the permit did not specifically provide eligibility for all of these areas. A summary of the final CGP modification can be found in the updated CGP Fact Sheet (pdf)
The modified permit is now in effect in all EPA Regions, except Regions 1 and 3. These Regions require additional time to complete procedures under Clean Water Act section 401(a)(2). Unless or until the 2022 CGP modification is made effective in Regions 1 and 3, construction operators with projects in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction in Regions 1 and 3 should consult the relevant staff contacts in those Regional offices about NPDES permit coverage. See additional explanation in Section IV of the Final Modification to 2022 CGP Federal Register Notice (pdf) (255.47 KB)
2022 CGP (EPA Regions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10)
The final modified 2022 CGP documents can be viewed here. As of April 8, 2025, the modified 2022 CGP is in effect in EPA Regions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
- 2022 CGP – Permit (not including appendices) (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP - Appendix A - Definitions (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix B - Areas of Permit Coverage (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix C - Waivers (pdf)
- 2022 CGP - Appendix D - Endangered Species Protection (as modified) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix E - Historic Property Screening Process (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix F - Buffer Requirements (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix G - Standard Permit Conditions (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix H - Notice of Intent (NOI) Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix I - Notice of Termination (NOT) Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix J - Suggested Format for Request for Chemical Treatment (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix K - Turbidity Monitoring Report Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Fact Sheet (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Modification Fact Sheet (pdf)
- Federal Register:
- 2022 CGP Federal Register Notice (pdf) (256.59 KB)
- Final Modification to 2022 CGP Federal Register Notice (pdf) (255.47 KB)
2022 CGP (EPA Regions 1 and 3)
The 2022 CGP issued in January 222 remains in effect in Regions 1 and 3. Construction operators with projects in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction in Regions 1 and 3 should consult the relevant staff contacts in those Regional offices about NPDES permit coverage.
- 2022 CGP – Permit (not including appendices) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP - Permit (redline version, not including appendices) (pdf)
- 2022 CGP - Appendix A - Definitions (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix B - Areas of Permit Coverage (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix C - Waivers (pdf)
- 2022 CGP - Appendix D - Endangered Species Protection (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix E - Historic Property Screening Process (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix F - Buffer Requirements (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix G - Standard Permit Conditions (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix H - Notice of Intent (NOI) Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix I - Notice of Termination (NOT) Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix J - Suggested Format for Request for Chemical Treatment (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Appendix K - Turbidity Monitoring Report Form (pdf)
- 2022 CGP – Fact Sheet (pdf)
- 2022 CGP Federal Register Notice (pdf) (256.59 KB)
Frequent Questions
- CGP Frequent Questions (pdf) - Find answers to common questions about the 2022 CGP.
2022 CGP Webinar
EPA hosted a webinar on February 24, 2022 to review the key requirements and major changes in the new CGP, and to answer questions from attendees. View a recording of the 2022 CGP webinar and the presentation slides below.
Previous Construction General Permit Versions
| Year | Permit | Fact Sheet | Federal Register Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 CGP | 2017 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2017 CGP Fact Sheet (pdf) | Federal Register Notice |
| 2012 CGP | 2012 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2012 CGP Factsheet (pdf) | Federal Register Notice |
| 2008 CGP | 2008 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2008 CGP Fact Sheet (pdf) | |
| 2003 CGP | 2003 CGP Permit (pdf) | 2003 CGP Fact Sheet (pdf) | Federal Register Notice (modification, 12/22/2004) |
| 1998 CGP | Included in Federal Register Notice | Included in Federal Register Notice | Federal Register Notice |
| 1992 CGP | Included in Federal Register Notice | Included in Federal Register Notice | Federal Register Notice |