CPESC Permit Requirements 2

Question 1

Under the NPDES Construction General Permit, what is the typical acreage threshold that triggers permit coverage requirements?

Accepted Answer

1 acre

Answer

The NPDES Construction General Permit generally requires coverage for land-disturbing activities affecting 1 acre or more.

Question 2

Which document must be prepared and implemented before land disturbance begins on a project requiring NPDES permit coverage?

Accepted Answer

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Answer

A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be prepared and implemented prior to land disturbance under NPDES permit requirements.

Question 3

A developer plans to disturb 3 separate parcels of 0.4 acres each within the same larger common plan of development. What is the correct permit approach?

Accepted Answer

All parcels together exceed 1 acre and require permit coverage

Answer

The 'common plan of development' provision aggregates disturbed acreage, requiring permit coverage when the total exceeds 1 acre.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the context of NPDES construction permits?

Accepted Answer

To request authorization to discharge stormwater under the general permit

Answer

An NOI is submitted to the permitting authority to obtain coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit for stormwater discharges.

Question 5

Which party is primarily responsible for ensuring NPDES permit compliance on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

The owner/operator of the construction activity

Answer

The owner or operator of the construction activity bears primary legal responsibility for NPDES permit compliance.

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CPESC Permit Requirements 2