Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
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Stormwater runoff from construction sites can cause significant harm to our
rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. A SWPPP is required (by your
construction general permit) and will help you prevent stormwater pollution. A SWPPP is more than just a sediment and erosion control plan. Most SWPPPs are written documents that describe the pollution prevention practices and activities that will be implemented on the site. It includes descriptions of the site and of each major phase of the planned activity, the roles and responsibilities of contractors and subcontractors, and the inspection schedules and logs. It is also a place to document changes and modifications to the construction plans and associated stormwater pollution prevention activities. |
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| What is a SWPPP? | |||||||||
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What Are the Federal Requirements for Stormwater Runoff from Construction Sites? The Clean Water Act and associated federal regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] 123.25(a)(9), 122.26(a), 122.26(b)(14)(x) and 122.26(b)(15)) require nearly all construction site operators engaged in clearing, grading, and excavating activities that disturb one acre or more, including smaller sites in a larger common plan of development or sale, to obtain coverage under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for their stormwater discharges. |
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