APDES Pesticide General Permit (PGP)
DEC developed an APDES general permit to regulate source discharges of pollutants associated with the application of biological pesticides or chemical pesticides that leave a residue. This permit is commonly called the Pesticide General Permit (PGP). The PGP applies statewide except for lands within the Metlakatla Indian Reserve and the Denali National Park Reserve. The 2022 PGP became effective on August 1, 2022 and will expire on July 31, 2027. The PGP covers point source discharges of pollutants associated with the application of biological pesticides or chemical pesticides that leave a residue from the following use patterns:
- mosquito and other flying insect pest control;
- aquatic weed and algae control;
- aquatic nuisance animal control; and
- forest canopy pest control.
Note: To determine if you need to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI), or a summary of your requirements under the PGP, please use the Pesticide GP Decision Tool.
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