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CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL

LARGE CONSTRUCTION SITES

Downloadable copies of State Permit Documents

The TCEQ regulates large construction activities under permit #TXR150000. Specific requirements can be found by downloading a .pdf version of the permit.

Large construction sites are required to prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) before construction activities begin. The SWPPP should be updated as necessary, and inspections for BMP effectiveness should be conducted until activities cease. Large construction sites are also required to submit a Notice of Intent to TCEQ, and a copy to the City, at least 2 days before construction activities begin.

**** Individual homebuilders within developments of greater than 5 acres are required to meet the permit requirements for large developments. *****

For SWPPP contents follow the SWPPP link and for specific measures follow the Design Criteria and iSWM link.

TCEQ Large Construction Site Homepage

TCEQ Requirement Summary (expansive list)

The TCEQ lists 5 application steps for large construction site Stormwater Permit compliance:

  1. Review your organization's compliance history. If your organization has a "poor" compliance history you must submit for an individual permit, otherwise you can apply for the general permit.
  2. Read the general permit to ensure it applies to the specific situation for your construction activities.
  3. Prepare and implement a SWPPP. (Part III of permit #TXR15000).
  4. Submit an original of the Notice of Intent (NOI) with fees to the TCEQ. There are 3 options available. A copy of the NOI must also be submitted to the City.
  5. At least 2 days before beginning construction, post a copy of the NOI at the site.

TCEQ will review the submitted documents and return one of the following:

  • Acknowledgement Certificate acknowledging your coverage under the permit;
  • Notice of Deficiencies for insufficient applications, you will have 30 days to respond; Or
  • Denial Letter informing you that coverage has been denied.

After receiving coverage under the permit you are required to:

  1. Adhere to requirements of permit.
  2. Submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) within 30 days of:
    • Final stabilization -or-
    • Another permitted operator has assumed control of the site and control measures have been removed or transferred to the new operator as described in their SWPPP -or-
    • Authorization was granted under an individual permit.
  3. The NOI and NOT must be submitted at least 10 days before the change is to take place.
  4. Submit a copy of Notice of Change (NOC) and NOT to the City.
  5. Pay the annual Water Quality Fee. An annual fee will be charged on September 1st every year for all active permits.

CITY EXPECTATIONS

The City of Mansfield expects all operators of construction activities to comply with the TCEQ Permit regulations and City Ordinances.

As part of the Stormwater Management Program for the City, a construction site inspection program will be created with the goal of reducing pollutants from construction sites into public right of ways and local waterways. This inspection program is independent of TCEQ requirements for construction site inspections. Construction site operators will be required to develop an inspection program for their site in accordance with the TCEQ Permit.

Deficiencies noted by City inspectors should be addressed as soon as possible. Most deficiencies will have a maximum of 7 days to be addressed. Major deficiencies will require immediate attention. If a BMP fails and sediment or other pollutants are released from the construction, it will be the responsibility of the operator to remove the pollutant and perform any cleanup of the area. Failure to do so will result in fines, billing if the City has to clean the area, or stop work orders for serious or repeat offenders.

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