The 2012 NPDES General Permit No. GAR050000 for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (2012 IGP) was issued April 16, 2012. This is the replacement permit for the 2006 IGP (GAR000000) which expired on July 31, 2011. The 2006 IGP continues in force and effect until the new general permit becomes effective on June 1, 2012. 
FINAL PERMIT: NPDES General Permit No. GAR050000 for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (2012 IGP) [April 16, 2012] 
Existing permitttees will have 30 days after the effective date of the 2012 IGP to submit a 2012 Notice of Intent (2012 NOI, Version 2012 only) to obtain coverage under the new permit.
New facilities and/or facilities that are seeking new coverage under the 2012 IGP must submit an NOI 7 days before commencing discharge.
The 2012 forms (Notice of Intent, No Exposure Exclusion, Notice of Termination and Annual Report Form) are now available on the NPDES Industrial Storm Water General Permits web page. Older versions of these forms will not be accepted.
For information regarding GAR050000 contact Mark Wyland or Michele Robbins at 404.675.6240.