# Extension of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Deadline for Storm Water Discharges for Oil and Gas Activity That Disturbs One to Five Acres
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-03-09 · Effective 2005-03-09 · 70 FR 11560
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-4467
- **Category:** water-quality
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 11560
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 122
- **Publication date:** 2005-03-09
- **Effective date:** 2005-03-09
- **EPA docket:** OW-2002-0068
## Abstract

Today's action postpones until June 12, 2006, the requirement to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit coverage for oil and gas construction activity that disturbs one to five acres of land. This is the second postponement promulgated by EPA for these activities. This postponement will allow the Agency additional time to complete its analysis of the issues raised by stakeholders about storm water runoff from construction activities at oil and gas sites and of practices and methods for controlling these storm water discharges to mitigate impacts on water quality, as appropriate. Within six months of today's action, EPA intends to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register for addressing these discharges and to invite public comments.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/03/09/05-4467/extension-of-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-permit-deadline-for-storm-water)
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