However, for most discharges that will have only minimal adverse effects, a general permit may be suitable.
For example, minor road activities, utility line backfill, and bedding are activities that can be considered for a general permit.
The draft agreement on what is called the "general permit" could be approved later this month.
EPA accepted public comments on its draft pesticides general permit for 45 days (through July 19, 2010).
In Massachusetts, the EPA issues a general permit for the entire state.
A general permit is not specifically tailored for an individual discharger.
The new rules would streamline the approval of certain development projects by giving more of them a green light under a general nationwide permit.
There are two main types of wetlands permits: general permits and individual permits.
The general permits hate the blues and the yellows.
Then there was Goumballe Mbaye, who had a general vending permit.