What is SWPPP BMP?
Best Management Practices, or BMPs, are proven methods and control activities that you can use for your SWPPP. They fall into two categories: Structural BMPs – things like fences, ponds, blankets, and seeding that you build into the site to help control runoff and channel water into the proper areas.
What are required on the SWPPP after a major rain event?
The minimum frequency of SWPPP inspections: Typically weekly or bi-weekly and after each rainfall event exceeding 1/2″. EPA’s Construction General Permit requires a: 7 day waiting period after a complete NOI is received and posted on EPA’s website.
What is Casqa?
CASQA – California Stormwater Quality Association.
What is BMP example?
Examples of these BMPs are wet detention ponds, dry detention ponds, underground detention systems, stormwater wetlands and bioretention areas.
Is BMP proprietary?
BMPs can be applied before, during, and after pollution-producing activities.” Further, BMPs can be proprietary or nonproprietary. Proprietary devices are patented and/or manufactured, while nonproprietary BMP designs are in the public domain.
What are BMPs examples?
URBAN BMPS
- Use Fertilizers Wisely.
- Apply Pesticides Wisely.
- Use Landscaping Practices that Prevent Erosion.
- Wash Your Vehicle Wisely.
- Dispose of Pet Waste.
- Use and Dispose of Household Chemicals Safely.
- Evaluate Existing Roads.
- Proper Planning of Roads.
What can a QSP do?
A QSP regularly monitors a site to ensure the SWPPP is working and to identify problems caused by weather, like a heavy rain or a wind event that could alter the site. A QSP is typically responsible for SMART reporting updates.
What is swppp inspection?
SWPPP inspection, also known as a stormwater inspection, is the process of verifying the implementation of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) in a construction site.
What is included in swppp checklist?
SWPPP Checklist. temporary construction entrance, perimeter erosion control, site stabilization, soil stockpile, silt dikes, wetlands and waters protection, sediment basins, de-watering, dust control, inlet protection,
What is the retention period for swppp Records?
A record of the implementation of the SWPPP and other permit requirements Site inspections Sample logs Records Retention (6.1.2) Records will be retained during the life of the project and for a minimum of three (3) years following the termination of permit coverage in accordance with Special Condition S5.C of the CSWGP.