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Developers and Contractors
Attention: Developers and
Contractors
Before
commencing a construction activity, the owner or operator
of a construction project, that will involve soil
disturbance of one or more acres must obtain coverage
under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from
Construction Activity (GP-0-15-002). In order to obtain
coverage you must have obtained the Town's approval of
your Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the
required Notice of Intent (NOI) for your project and have
filed with the NYS DEC.
Note: The NYS Department of
Conservation's Stormwater General Permit for Construction
Activity (GP-0-15-002) requires:
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All
developers, contractors and subcontractors to identify
at least one trained individual from their company who
will be responsible for implementation of the SWPPP.
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That at least one trained individual be on site when
soil disturbance activities are being performed.
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That all developers, contractors and sub-contractors
sign the SWPPP required certifications.
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See
the General Permit and your SWPPP for additioanl
requirements.
See
also the NYS DEC's website for
Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities details.
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Qualified inspectors and trained individuals must have 4
hours of training in the principles and practices of
Erosion and Sediment Control Endorsed by NYS DEC; SWCD or
CPESC inc. Training is good for 3 years.
Training is not required for CPESC, LA and PE certified
persons.
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