This information is provided as a follow-up to our blog post titled “Senate Bill 205 Imposes New Requirements for Industrial Companies in California” published on January 3, 2020.

The State Water Resources Control Board (“SWRCB”) published a new page on its website that provides implementation information for Senate Bill 205.  This page includes helpful information on Senate Bill 205, business requirements, city and county requirements, permit application information, and resources for compliance.

Industrial Businesses can refer to the SWRCB’s Industrial Businesses FAQ document, which outlines how a business determines whether it needs to obtain an Industrial General Permit (“IGP”), its requirements under Senate Bill 205, and how to apply for and comply with IGP coverage.

Cities and counties can access the Cities and Counties FAQ document to learn more about its roles and responsibilities pursuant to Senate Bill 205.

For more information, contact Mike MillsMelissa Foster, or Lauren Neuhaus of Stoel Rives LLP.

Photo of Mike Mills Mike Mills

Mike Mills is an experienced environmental attorney who represents his clients in complex regulatory, compliance and litigation matters. His scientific background in environmental toxicology, as well as his contacts within California’s state regulatory agencies, make him ideally suited to provide effective and practical…

Mike Mills is an experienced environmental attorney who represents his clients in complex regulatory, compliance and litigation matters. His scientific background in environmental toxicology, as well as his contacts within California’s state regulatory agencies, make him ideally suited to provide effective and practical solutions to environmental, regulatory and sustainability challenges that his clients confront.

Mike is a former co-chair of the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Industry Group, and his deep connections within California’s oil and gas industry span over two decades. Oil and gas clients appreciate Mike’s experience as they manage business growth and risks in the challenging regulatory environment in which they operate in California.

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Photo of Melissa Foster Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster, a partner in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources group in its Sacramento office, focuses her practice on energy facility siting and environmental compliance and is an active member of the firm’s Energy Initiative. Her experience includes permitting…

Melissa Foster, a partner in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources group in its Sacramento office, focuses her practice on energy facility siting and environmental compliance and is an active member of the firm’s Energy Initiative. Her experience includes permitting natural gas-fired and solar energy facilities, as well as regulatory compliance and permitting involving water quality issues. She also has experience with CEQA, environmental and real property litigation.

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Photo of Lauren Neuhaus Lauren Neuhaus

Lauren Neuhaus is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources group. Lauren combines her academic background and work experience in environmental law and policy to effectively serve clients with environmental permitting, compliance, and enforcement matters.

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Lauren Neuhaus is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources group. Lauren combines her academic background and work experience in environmental law and policy to effectively serve clients with environmental permitting, compliance, and enforcement matters.

Click here for Lauren Neuhaus’s full bio.