The Public Complex Stormwater General Permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater from small municipal separate storm sewers (MS4). The permit was issued in response to USEPA’s phase II rules.

A Public Complex is defined as a single lot (or two or more lots that are contiguous or on a college or university campus) which contains at least two buildings owned or operated by the same governmental entity, and:

• i. Is at a campus of a college or university which Statewide has a combined total of at least 1,000 employees (usually present at least six hours per day on weekdays) or full-time students; or
• ii. Is at any other public facility (for example a military base, hospital, prison, or general administration facility), and has a combined total of at least 1,000 employees, military personnel, or residents (including patients or prisoners) usually present at least six hours per day on weekdays.

Ramapo College is considered a Public Complex and must follow all permit requirements.

This New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit was issued to the College on November 28, 2023 in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A.  The most recent compliance inspection by the NJ DEP was completed on March 27, 2025.  Ramapo College was in full compliance with all permit requirements.

 Public Complex Stormwater Permit

This SPPP was updated on March 25, 2025 and describes how we implement the permit requirements in our stormwater program.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

The College has developed a working inventory of stormwater facilities. This helps to ensure adequate long term operation and maintenance of all stormwater facilities. The maps also include the location of all catch basins, culverts, manholes, outfalls, discharge points, drainage inlets, trench drains and a detention basin spill way.  This information was updated in 2025.

 Campus Stormwater Infrastructure Map