Tag: Stormwater
Construction SWPPP Essentials—Inspections and Corrective Action
Construction SWPPP Essentials—Information Gathering
$850K in Fines for Stormwater Violations
Industrial stormwater has been regulated for decades under the Clean Water Act (CWA) but violations continue to plague both regulators and our nation’s waterways. In a joint operation between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Washington Department of Ecology, four Seattle-area firms from diverse industries received penalties amounting to almost $850,000 for failure […]
EPA Will Maintain Current Enforcement Initiatives for 2014-2016
Easy Chart of EPA’s Stormwater Penalties
Federal Wastewater Penalties What might you pay, should EPA inspect your facility and find you in violation of a federal wastewater reg? Here’s an easy-to-read chart outlining the federal penalties. Environmental Compliance in [Your State] gives you expert analysis of your state environmental regulations, along with instant comparisons between federal and state environmental protection agency […]
EPA and State Work Together on Stormwater Enforcement
Easy Stormwater Sampling Kit Checklist
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Maintaining Industrial Stormwater No Exposure Conditions
The intent of the No Exposure Exclusion is to provide industrial facilities regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) program, whose industrial activities and materials are completely sheltered, with a simplified method for complying with the Clean Water Act. Facilities that qualify for the No Exposure Exclusion are not required to be covered by […]
10 Common Problems Found During Construction Stormwater Inspections
Here are ten problems inspectors commonly find at construction sites: Insufficient grading or lack of temporary or permanent cover. Construction site operators should phase their grading activities to minimize exposure of the site at any one time. Disturbed areas where there is no active work should have temporary cover, and areas that are at final […]