Delegation of Signature Authority (DSA)
WPDES General Permit Discharge
Form 3400-220 (R 06/19
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Notice: This Delegation of Signature Authority (DSA) form is authorized by s. NR 205.07(1)(g), Wis. Adm. Code, to delegate signature
authority for a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) submittal, which may include a Notice of Intent (NOI or
request for coverage), Notice of Termination (NOT), or other permit compliance document. To delegate signature authority, submittal of
this completed DSA form to the Department of Natural Resources (Department) is mandatory for any permittee, landowner, responsible
executive or municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor as specified in s. 283.37(3), Wis. Stats., to be regulated under a WPDES
general permit.
Submission of this DSA constitutes notice that the permittee, landowner, responsible executive or municipal officer, manager, partner,
or proprietor identified in Section II has authorized the person identified in Section III as a duly authorized representative to sign the
WPDES submittal for the landowner, responsible executive or municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor. The completed DSA
form shall be submitted as an attachment to the WPDES submittal or when there are any changes to the authorized representative with
the permitted facility or activity.
Note: Submission of a DSA form is not required when the permittee, landowner, responsible executive or municipal officer, manager,
partner, or proprietor signs the WPDES submittal.
Please read all instructions before completing this form, and type or clearly print the information. All necessary information
must be provided on this form. Submission of this DSA constitutes notice that the permittee identified in Section II has
authorized the person identified in Section III to sign the WPDES submittal on behalf of the permittee. Failure to complete this
form correctly will result in the Department’s rejection of the WPDES submittal. Personal information collected will be used for
administrative purposes and may be provided to requesters to the extent required by Wisconsin's Open Records law (ss. 19.31 - 19.39,
Wis. Stats.).
State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
dnr.wi.gov
Section I: WPDES Submittal Information
WPDES Permit Type:
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit No. WI-0063274
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Individual Permit No.
Storm Water Construction Site General Permit No. WI-S067831
Storm Water Industrial General Permit No.
Storm Water Municipal (MS4) Permit No.
Storm Water Transportation Construction Activities General Permit No. WI-S066796
Storm Water Transportation TS4 General Permit No. WI-S066800
Wastewater General Permit No.
WPDES Submittal Type:
MS4 or TS4 Annual Report or other permit compliance document
Notice of Intent (NOI)/Permit Application
Notice of Termination (NOT)
Wastewater Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)
Other:
CAFO Plans and Specifications
Nutrient Management Plans
Section II: WPDES Permittee Responsible for Pollutant Discharge
WPDES Permittee (first and last name, title) Individual, Company, Municipality, Organization, or Entity Name
Mailing Address City State ZIP Code
Email Address Phone Number (area code) Alternative Phone Number
Section III: Delegated Signatory Information
Signatory Name (first and last name, title) Individual, Company, Municipality, Organization, or Entity Name
Mailing Address City State ZIP Code
Email Address Phone Number (area code) Alternative Phone Number
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Delegation of Signature Authority (DSA)
WPDES General Permit Discharge
Form 3400-220 (R 06/19
Section IV: Certification & Signature
This is to notify the Department that as the landowner, responsible executive or municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor, I
delegate signature authority to the person identified in Section III for signature of the WPDES submittal under a WPDES general
permit. I authorize the person identified in Section III pursuant to the delegation of signature authority process set forth in
s. NR 205.07(1)(g), Wis. Adm. Code, as a duly authorized representative.
As required by s. NR 205.07(1)(g)2, Wis. Adm. Code, this form should be submitted to the Department with the WPDES submittal. I
understand that if there are any changes to this authorization, a new complete DSA form shall be submitted to the Department. I
understand that the landowner, responsible executive or municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor regulated under a WPDES
general permit is the permittee, and as such, I am responsible for compliance with the WPDES General Permit. Further, I authorize the
person identified in Section II to create a Wisconsin Management System (WAMS) ID and electronically sign an electronic WPDES
submittal on my behalf and submit all required information and attachments, if electronic application or reporting is available.
For this DSA form, the WPDES submittal and all required information and attachments, I certify under penalty of law that these
documents and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the
system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
NOTE: This form must be signed by a permittee, landowner, responsible executive or municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor
as described in the instructions of page 3. Failure to properly complete and sign this form will result in its rejection.
TitlePrinted Name of WPDES Permittee
Signature of WPDES Permittee Date Signed
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Delegation of Signature Authority (DSA)
WPDES General Permit Discharge
Form 3400-220 (R 06/19
Instructions
Section I: WPDES Submittal Information
Provide the permit type, permit number, and submittal type that the delegated signatory is being granted delegation of
signature authority.
Section II: WPDES Permittee Responsible for Pollutant Discharge
A permittee is defined as a person holding fee title, an easement or interest in the property or responsible executive or
municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor with authority that allows the person to undertake permitted activities on
the property. Please provide the legal name of the person and title that is a landowner, responsible executive or
municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor regulated under the specified WPDES general permit. Please also
provide the legal name of the individual, company, organization, or other entity that is permitted under the specified
WPDES general permit. The mailing address and phone number given should be for the landowner, responsible
executive or municipal officer, manager, partner, or proprietor.
Section III: Delegated Signatory Information
Provide the legal name of the person, company, organization, or any other entity and the legal name of the person and/or
position who is the delegated signatory to be a duly authorized representative. This person or position must be
responsible for the overall operation of the facility or activity regulated by the WPDES general permit. The mailing
address and phone number given should be for the person who is delegated signature authority as a duly authorized
representative.
Section IV: Certification & Signature
State regulations (s. 283.37, Wis. Stats) provide for severe penalties for submitting false information on this DSA form.
State regulations require this form to be signed as follows:
1. For a corporation, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president or by the principal
executive officer's authorized representative responsible for the overall operation of the point source for which a
permit is sought.
2. For a limited liability company, by a member or manager.
3. For a partnership, by a general partner.
4. For a sole proprietorship, by the proprietor.
5. For a unit of government, by a principal executive officer, or ranking elected official.
Sign the form, print or type the name of the individual signing the DSA form and the date of signature.
How to Submit
The completed DSA form must be submitted as an attachment with the WPDES document submitted electronically with
the online WPDES submittal identified in Section I.
CAFO: The online water permit application and report system can be accessed at the Department’s website at:
dnr.wi.gov/permits/water/ or contact the regional CAFO specialist at:
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/agbusiness/cafo/contacts.html
Storm water: The online water permit application and report system can be accessed at the Department’s website at:
dnr.wi.gov/permits/water/.
Wastewater: The wastewater online system can be accessed at the Department's website at:
dnr.wi.gov/topic/wastewater/GeneralPermits.html.
Paper mail copies can be sent to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources office associated with the county of the
facility site or discharge location as listed on page 4. Be sure to note the appropriate water program.
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Delegation of Signature Authority (DSA)
WPDES General Permit Discharge
Form 3400-220 (R 06/19
Northern Region (NOR)
Storm Water Permits: Wastewater Permits:
Ashland
Barron
Bayfield
Burnett
Douglas
Florence
Forest
Iron
Langlade
Lincoln
Oneida
Polk
Price
Rusk
Sawyer
Taylor
Vilas
Washburn
WDNR Eau Claire Service Center
1300 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-839-1636
WDNR NOR Headquarters
Attn: Wastewater GP Program
810 W Maple St
Spooner, WI 54801
715-635-2101
Northeast Region (NER)
Storm Water Permits: Wastewater Permits:
Brown
Calumet
Door
Fond du Lac
Green Lake
Kewaunee
Manitowoc
Marinette
Marquette
Menominee
Oconto
Oneida Reservation
Outagamie
Shawano
Waupaca
Waushara
Winnebago
WDNR NER Headquarters
Attn: Storm Water Program
2984 Shawano Ave
Green Bay, WI 54313-6727
920-662-5100
WDNR NER Headquarters
Attn: Wastewater GP Program
2984 Shawano Ave
Green Bay, WI 54313
920-662-5100
West Central Region (WCR)
Storm Water Permits: Wastewater Permits:
Adams
Buffalo
Chippewa
Clark
Crawford
Dunn
Eau Claire
Jackson
Juneau
La Crosse
Marathon
Monroe
Pepin
Pierce
Portage
St. Croix
Trempealeau
Vernon
Wood
WDNR Eau Claire Service Center
1300 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-839-1636
WDNR WCR Headquarters
Attn: Wastewater GP Program
1300 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-839-3700
South Central Region (SCR)
Storm Water Permits: Wastewater Permits:
Columbia
Dane
Dodge
Grant
Green
Iowa
Jefferson
LaFayette
Richland
Rock
Sauk
WDNR SCR Headquarters
Attn: Storm Water Program
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53711
608-275-3266
WDNR SCR Headquarters
Attn: Wastewater GP Program
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53711
608-275-3266
Southeast Region (SER)
Storm Water Permits: Wastewater Permits:
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Ozaukee
Racine
Sheboygan
Walworth
Washington
Waukesha
WDNR Waukesha Service Center
Attn: Storm Water Program
141 N.W. Barstow St, Rm 180
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-574-2100
WDNR SER Headquarters
Attn: Wastewater GP Program
2300 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414-263-8500
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