Section R. 323.2106 - Permit requirements of dischargersRule 2106.
(1) A person discharging wastes into the surface or groundwaters of the state or on the ground as a point source discharge, whether or not in compliance with an outstanding order of determination, final order of determination, or stipulation with the department, shall promptly make application for and obtain from the department a valid national or state permit pursuant to section 3112 or 3113 of part 31 of the act and according to procedures and deadlines set forth in these rules.(2) A person proposing a waste or wastewater discharge to the surface or groundwaters of the state shall apply not less than 180 days before commencement of the discharge or any other time period before commencement of the discharge as determined and required by the department, for a national or state permit on an appropriate application form supplied by or approved by the department.(3) A person discharging wastes into surface waters of the state shall apply to the department for a national permit. A person discharging wastes on the ground or into groundwaters shall apply to the department for a state permit. The procedures, forms, and deadlines required by these rules shall apply to applications for either national or state permits.Mich. Admin. Code R. 323.2106