Abstract
Under Phase II of the EPA’s NPDES program, all municipally maintained storm sewer
systems in urbanized areas and construction sites of 1 acre or more are required to
obtain NPDES permits. This course is designed to familiarize students with the projects,
activities, and systems that should be covered under an NPDES permit, and to
take them through the NPDES Phase II permit process.
The first portion of the course covers NPDES program history, regulations, and
enforcement. Next, techniques for proper construction site and municipal system
permit preparation are examined. Finally, special attention is paid to the supporting
documentation that may accompany permit applications,including stormwater management
plans (SWMs),stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPs),and erosion
and sediment control plans. Special attention is paid to the use,implementation,and
design of stormwater best management practices (BMPs).
Benefits
Course attendees will become familiar with the history and requirements of the
NPDES program and learn to determine which projects, activities, or systems require
coverage under an NPDES permit. Attendees will also learn how to properly
complete permits for submission to regulatory agencies, including preparation of
SWPPs,SWMs,and erosion and sediment control plans.
Prerequisites
None
Products Covered
N/A
Who Should Attend
This course is recommended for any professional involved in the preparation,
review, and/or implementation of NPDES Phase II stormwater permits, including
design engineers, contractors, developers, inspectors, project managers, and superintendents
who oversee and provide erosion and sediment control measures.
Course Content
- History of the Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting
- Requirements for municipal and construction NPDES Phase II stormwater permits
- Who needs to apply for a permit
- Techniques for simplifying the permit preparation process
- Suggested data collection methodologies for permit preparation
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- Descriptions of SWPPs, SWMs, and erosion and sediment control plans, and how they are prepared and implemented
- Descriptions of available BMPs and when/where they should be implemented
- Identification of key planning documentation and field implementation issues for inspectors
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Instructor
Rick Masters
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Length |
Accreditation |
Fee |
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1 day |
0.8 CEUs |
$495 |
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