Since 2000, United Consulting has performed NPDES construction site inspection and monitoring services keeping in step with the NPDES permitting requirements since its inception. We take an active role with associations and groups that help guide the development of the industry such as the Council for Quality Growth, Consulting Engineers Council of Georgia (CEC) and the American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC). Our NPDES certified professionals have years of experience solving NPDES construction issues in the State of Georgia enabling our clients to become compliant with local ordinances and Georgia laws and NPDES General Construction Permits.
Certifications
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Level IB Certified Inspectors
- Level II Certified Plan Reviewer
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Level II Certified Design Professional
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Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
- Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ)
Services
- Plan Review
- Review Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan (ES&PCP), specifications, and Best Management Practices (BMP) for the project per Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission plan checklist
- Site Inspections
- Weekly, monthly, and post-storm event site inspections
- Documentation of inspections with recommendations
- Storm Water Sampling
- Collect storm water samples after qualifying rainfall events per General Construction permit requirements
- Storm Water Testing
- Turbidity testing of the storm water samples per General Construction permit requirements
- Provide documentation of results to be submitted to the Georgia EPD
- Permit Preparation
- Assist in preparation of NPDES General Construction Permit Forms (Notice of Intent, Notice of Termination) and permit fee forms
NPDES General Construction Permit Changes
Effective August 1st, 2008, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is re-issued the NPDES General Permits GAR100001, GAR100002, and GAR100003 for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity. The following is a summary of the major changes to the new permits.
What Changes?
- Sites that discharge storm water into an Impaired Stream Segment, or within 1 linear mile upstream of and within the same watershed as the Impaired Stream Segment, as listed on Georgia’s 2008 and subsequent 305(b)/303(d) List for the criteria of “Bio F” and/or “Bio M”, must satisfy the additional requirements of Part III.C of the new permits. Part III.C will not apply to construction activities for Stand Alone and Common Development projects if the NOI is submitted within 90 days of the effective date of the permits and will not be applicable to infrastructure projects if the NOI is submitted prior to January 1, 2009.
- Total disturbed area for construction sites will be limited to no more than 50 acres at one time without prior written authorization from the appropriate EPD District Office.
- For Common Development projects with unsold/undeveloped lots, the Primary Permittee may submit a Notice of Termination only after all construction activities have ceased for a minimum of 90 days, final stabilization has been achieved, all secondary permittees have submitted NOT’s, and the site is in compliance with the permit. After submitting the NOT, the primary permittee shall notify the legal title holder or the purchaser of any remaining undeveloped lot(s) that they will become tertiary permittees under the permit and are responsible for implementing the requirements of the permit.
Important: All existing sites that have not yet submitted their Notice of Termination under the old permits are required to submit the new Notice of Intent within 60 days of the effective date of the new permits. Copies of the new permits, new NOI and NOT forms, and the current 305(b)/303(d) lists can be found on the Georgia EPD’s website (http://www.gaepd.org/Documents/construction_stormwater.html). |
