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The Florida Stormwater Construction Permit – The Details of Compliance UCF H2O & Stormwater Conference March 12-13, 2009. © Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. 2009. Many Regulations …. Air Pollution Permits asphalt plants Community Right to Know Sara Title III reports

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  1. The Florida Stormwater Construction Permit – The Details of Compliance UCF H2O & Stormwater Conference March 12-13, 2009 © Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. 2009

  2. Many Regulations …. • Air Pollution Permits • asphalt plants • Community Right to Know • Sara Title III reports • Emergency Action Plans • Fire & Chemical Spill • Hazardous Waste • Industrial Waste Water • generic dewatering permits • NPDES Storm Water Permits • asphalt plants • NPDES Storm Water Permits • construction • Petroleum Storage & Labeling • Septic Tank Permits • Well Permits • SPCC - Spill Prevention Plans • facilities • construction projects • Universal Waste regulations • batteries • fluorescent lamps • mercury switches • Used Oil • Used Tires • Fuel Regulations • fuel used in motor vehicles • Petroleum Contamination • spill cleanup regulations • FDEP Herbicide App. Permits

  3. 62-621.300(4)(a) FAC(5/1/2003)

  4. Multiple permits for one site • NPDES / FCGP (Stormwater) • Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) (WMD) • Dewatering CUP (WMD) • Dewatering – Generic, (FDEP) • Wetlands - Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) • Local (county, city) requirements (MS4s) • MORE to come… TMDLs, “effluent limitations” for construction projects, etc.

  5. NPDES / Florida NPDES applies to ??? • 29 Categories – industrial activity • All states & territories of the US • Construction = industrial activity • Discharge POTENTIAL

  6. NPDES / Florida MS4 Responsibility / Authority • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System • Obtain an MS4 discharge permit • Codes / rules • Education • Inspection / Enforcement

  7. NPDES / Florida Construction Generic Permit • Generic Permit vs. Individual Permit • (understand and agree to go by ….) • May need individual

  8. Compliance Failures Have Serious Consequences! EPA FDEP Fines $$$$$ Job Loss Prison Delays Criminal Record Bad Publicity

  9. Florida Construction Generic Permit • Public and Private projects • Disturb 1 or more acres w/ potential to discharge stormwater to waters of the state • Larger common plan of development w/ potential to discharge to waters of the state • Waters of state = broad definition • Potential to discharge =broad opportunity

  10. Permit Determination earth disturbing activity • Demolition projects • Building / house relocation • New construction (roads & buildings) • Re-construction (roads & buildings) • Not milling and paving only

  11. Permit Determination“exemptions” • ONLY 3 reasons: • < 1 acre of disturbed earth & no common plan of development • No possibility of stormwater discharge • Erosivity waiver (RUSLE) (not in FL)

  12. Multiple “industrial uses” at one site (what else is covered … or not) • Other “Industrial Uses” at the site • Portable concrete or asphalt plants • dedicated use only

  13. Multiple “industrial uses” at one site (what else is covered … or not) • Borrow pits • commercial will have own permit • temporary can be covered – include in project specific documents

  14. Florida Construction Generic Permit • Design engineer reviews permit requirements • FCGP = prior to project start

  15. Operator Determination … Who gets the permit? Owner? Contractor?? Engineer?

  16. Operator … (?) • Operator= the person, firm, contractor, public organization, or other legal entity that owns or operatesthe construction activity and has authority to control those activities on site necessary to ensure compliance with the permit.

  17. Owner / Operator … • Both owner & operator must make sure a permit is obtained

  18. Permittee Responsibility… • Authority to control daily operations (including subcontractors) - authority only established through contracts • Multiple contractors on one site = owner holds, contractors “sign on”

  19. The Next Step… • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP, SWP3, “swee-pea” or “swip”)

  20. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Specific to project (not generic) • Listed criteria • Project specific information • Potential sources of pollution

  21. Potential Sources ….

  22. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Provided by owner? • Contractor responsibility? • Time element • Experienced professional • CPESC.org

  23. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Joint effort:Preliminary plan by owner (FDOT / private) prior to bid • engineer = overall concept for control • modifications by contractor after award of work, as needed basis

  24. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Engineer reservations: • Contractor may have better idea • Contractor concerns: • Lump Sum (ouch!!) • Little guidance • Lack of info in plans

  25. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Joint development process: • Engineer selects measures using design methods and calculations • Modifications to measures required by permit when needed

  26. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Required elements: • Project description • Description potential sources • Description of controls

  27. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Required element: • Implementation Schedule • Maintenance Schedule • Inspection Schedule

  28. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) • Required element – site map: • Drainage patterns • Protected, sensitive, disturbed areas • Outfall locations • Receiving waters or MS4 • Control measures (type / location)

  29. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) Install silt fence at all downhill and side slopes

  30. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) Required elements – sediment traps: • 10 or more disturbed acres • Storage = 134 cy / acre drained

  31. Permit is required – coverage is needed • Generic Permit can be used for this project • Your company will be the permittee The Second Step…

  32. How To Obtain Coverage Under Florida’s Generic Permit File Notice of Intent (NOI) • http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/index.htm quick link on right – Permits & Forms • 2 days prior to start of construction operations • Download, modify, complete • Electronic version / submittal

  33. How To Obtain Coverage Under Florida’s Generic Permit • Fee required • 1 or more AC, < 5 AC = $250.00 • 5 or more AC = $400.00

  34. Certification Statement • Specific (see 62-620.305 FAC) • No changes • Responsible Authority

  35. Responsible Authority • Corporate officer (Pres / VP) • General manager of facility > 250 persons – if authorization provided per corporate procedure • General partner • Proprietor

  36. Authorized Representative Form Letter Auto date Fill in info Check boxes Print out on Letterhead Drop down list, select name (62-620.305 FAC)

  37. Other Submittals? • Copy NOI • MS4 owner (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) receiving water • County, City & FDOT = MS4 • Do not submit SWP3, except on request

  38. Other Requirements Post on site: NOI or Letter from FDEP (acknowledgement)

  39. Other Requirements • Keep on site during construction: • SWP3 w/ site map • Inspection reports • Available to regulators or public

  40. Permit Term • 5 year term • Renewable • new NOI if > 5 years • Fee • 2 days prior to expiration

  41. Other Requirements: Termination Of Coverage • Notice of Termination (NOT) to FDEP – within 14 days of the following: • Finally stabilized = • soil disturb complete • Uniform perennial vegetative cover, 70% density in areas not paved or covered w/ building or other permanent methods (geotextile)

  42. Other Requirements: Termination Of Coverage • Notice of Termination (NOT) to FDEP – within 14 days of the following: • Permittee no longer operates the facility • New NOI + fee • copy NOT to those who have NOI

  43. Inspections & Records • Inspection requirements: • 7 calendar days AND • within 24 hours of rain event of ½” • written record (specific requirements)

  44. Inspections & Records Rolling Date …

  45. Inspections & Records • Rainfall Log • rain gauge on every project

  46. Inspections & Records Qualified Inspector … FDEP Inspector Course

  47. The Florida Stormwater, Erosion, And Sedimentation Control Inspector / Contractor Training And Certification Program Provides “qualified” inspectors for your project

  48. Inspections & Records Qualified Inspector … FDEP Inspector Course Equivalent program

  49. Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Certification cesswi.org

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