HomeMy WebLinkAboutVegeation removal const_Activity_brochure-PLEAESE PRING WITH VEG REMOVAL PERMIT*A new online system called Interactive Notice of Intent (INOI) is now
available to the public. Applicants that use iNOI can complete, save, edit,
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pay for (using a credit card) and submit NPDES Stormwater applications
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indicated below, to the NPDES Stormwater Notices Center. Authorization
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The fee is required by Rule 624.050(4) (d), EAC.. Make checks payable
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to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Large Construction (disturbs 5 or more acres of land) is $400.
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Small Construction (disturbs between 1 and 5 acres) is $250.
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6. Re -apply for coverage every five years (if the construction activity ex-
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tends beyond a 5-year period) or submit an NOT to terminate coverage.
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Where Can I Find More Information?
eDEP's Web site provides more information on program -
coverage and requirements, useful Web links, and electronic -
versions of the CGP, all regulations and forms cited herein, -
and SWPPP guidance. In addition, the NPDES Stormwater -
Notices Center provides hardcopies of permits and forms. -
e NPDES Stormwater Section
Florida Department of Environmental Protection -
260o Blair Stone Road, MS #2500 -
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 -
(850) 245-7522 -
Email NPDES-stormwater@dep.stateAus -
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www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stortnwater/npdes
eNPDES Stormwater Notices Center
Florida Department of Environmental Protection -
260o Blair Stone Road, MS #2510 -
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 -
(866) 336-6312 (toll free) or (850) 297-1232
The Florida NPDES
Stormwater
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What is Florida's NPDES Stormwater Permitting
Program for Construction Activity?
In October 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
authorized the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(DER) to implement the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) stormwater permitting program in the State of
Florida (with the exception of Indian Country lands). The
program regulates point source discharges of stormwater runoff
from certain construction sites and was developed by EPA in two
phases: Phase I regulates "large" construction activity (disturbing
5 or more acres of total land area) and Phase II regulates "small"
construction activity (disturbing between 1 and 5 acres of total
land area).
The "operator" (i.e., the entity that owns or operates the project
and has authority to ensure compliance) of regulated construction
sites must obtain an NPDES stormwater permit and implement
appropriate pollution prevention techniques to minimize erosion
and sedimentation and properly manage stormwater. DER adopted
under Rule 62-621.300(4), EA.C, the Generic Permit for
StorrntvaterDisebargefrone Large and Small
Construction Activities (CGP) (DER Document
62-621.300(4) (a)) which is applicable to Phase I large
construction and Phase 11 small construction.
It is important to note that the permit required under DEP's NPDES
Stormwater permitting program is separate from the
Environmental Resource Permit (ERR) required under Part N,
Chapter 373, F.S., a stormwater discharge permit required under
Chapter 62-25, F.A.C., or any local government's stormwater
discharge permit for construction activity.
Which Construction Activities Are Regulated Under
The Program?
DER's permitting program regulates construction activity that
meets the following criteria:
Contributes stormwater discharges to surface waters of the
State or into a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).
Disturbs one or more acres of land. Less than one acre also is
included if the activity is part of a larger common plan of
development or sale that will meet or exceed the one acre
threshold. Disturbance includes clearing, grading and
excavating.
What Does the CGP Require?
• A CGP Notice of intent (NOI) (DER Form 62-
621.300(4) (b)) must be submitted to DER
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). In
pact, the plan must include the following:
— -A site evaluation of how and where pollutants may be
mobilized by stormwater
— -A site plan for managing stormwater runoff,
— -Identification of appropriate erosion and sediment controls
and stormwater best management practices (BMPs) to
reduce erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater pollution,
— -A maintenance and inspection schedule,
— -A recordkeeping process, and
— -Identification of stormwater exit areas.
• ANotice of Termination (NOT) (DER Form
62-621.300(6)) must be submitted to DER to discontinue
permit coverage. An NOT may be submitted only when the site
meets the eligibility requirements for termination specified in
the CGP.
Structural Controls
• - Retention Ponds. Permanent structures designed to allow
time for sediments to settle and water to infiltrate the ground.
• - Temporary Sediment Basins. Structures designed to detain
sediment -laden runoff from disturbed areas long enough for
sediments to settle out and control the release of stormwater.
• - Entrance/Exit Controls. Temporary controls, such as
gravel, used to stabilize the entrances/exits to the site to
reduce the amount of soils transported onto paved roads by
vehicles (known as "track -out").
• - Silt Fencing. A temporary erosion and sediment control
used to prevent dirt from entering waterways before bare soil
is stabilized with vegetation.
• - Berms. A temporary erosion and sediment control that
physically prevents polluted runoff from entering nearby storm
drain inlets and waters.
Non -Structural Controls
• - Stabilization. Techniques such as sodding, seeding/
mulching and stone cover, which reduce the erosion of
exposed soils and steep grades.
• - Phased Construction. Scheduling construction to occur
during the dry season or to minimize the amount of land
cleared at anyone time.
• - Good Housekeeping. Techniques such as of and fuel
containment, spill prevention and clean-up, and street
sweeping of "tracked -out" soils, which help prevent the
contamination of stormwater runoff.
Now Do I Obtain Permit Coverage?
To obtain NPDES stormwater permit coverage, complete the
What Are Some Examples of BMPs? following steps:
A comprehensive SWPPP includes both structural and non- 1. Obtain a copy of the CGP.
structural controls. Some commonly used controls follow: 2. Carefully read the permit language.
Visit DEP's Web site at
3. Develop and implement a SWPPP.
4. Complete an N01 in its entirety online using the iNO1
system * or by submitting a paper N01.
www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwate