Learn more at July 20-22 virtual conference, free to AGC members
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed an update to its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) covering stormwater discharges from construction activities. EPA has also released a proposed 2022 CGP Fact Sheet, which includes a summary table of some of the changes. Forty-seven states use EPA’s permit as a model for their own permits, so its impact extends beyond the three states (New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Massachusetts), territories and other areas that use it exclusively.
The proposed changes include clarifications on—
- Approved stormwater control and stormwater pollution prevention devices,
- Routine maintenance and corrective action,
- Perimeter control and natural buffers,
- Permit flexibilities for arid and semi-arid areas,
- Requirements for inspections during snowmelt conditions,
- Requirements for using electronic records, and
- Endangered Species Act eligibility determinations.
EPA is also requesting feedback on a number of related considerations including chemical precautions, stabilization deadlines, dewatering prohibitions, construction waste requirements, training, and further documentation (i.e., site photographs). Public feedback is due to EPA on July 12. Click here for additional information on EPA’s website and here for the slides used on EPA’s recent webinar.
Learn More at July 20-22 Virtual Conference
Join us for a status update from the legal counsel for a national stormwater coalition and for a session with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to discuss some of the proposed changes to the federal permit. Check out the agenda for the Construction Safety, Health and Environmental Conference more details on sessions, speakers, and discussion opportunities. Register today (free to AGC members).
AGC and its members provided preliminary feedback to EPA on the permit last year, and AGC will be drafting a response to the proposal. If you have questions, please contact Melinda Tomaino at melinda.tomaino@agc.org.