Construction Site SWPPP, Erosion Control Plan, Spill Plans for North Dakota

Contractors, project developers and land owners that are subject to the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) General Storm water Discharge Permit for Construction Activities ( Permit NDR10-0000) are required to prepare certain pollution prevention plans, including:

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,

• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan,

• Spill prevention and control procedures or SPCC Plan

Construction sites subject to the NDDH general permit  must meet certain minimum best management practices, including site inspections, waste control, employee training and others.

Add Caltha to your team - Caltha LLP provides technical support to general contractors, project developers and land owners in North Dakota to prepare project pollution prevention plans and the Notice of Intent (NOI) required for permit coverage. To request a quote, click here

Caltha will need you to provide basic project descriptions (e.g. size, scope) along with your contact information. We will then issue a quote by email, usually within 24-hrs.

You can find out more about Caltha’s stormwater services at:

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Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in North Dakota to obtain environmental permits, evaluate regulatory requirements, and to develop cost effective compliance programs.
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North Dakota - Minnesota Storm Water Permit and BMP Seminar

Stormwater Permitting & Management Seminar
Fargo, North Dakota
Friday, November 19, 2010


Agenda:

Understanding Federal and State Rules on Stormwater Management
Federal statutes and regulations, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, State statutes and regulations, North Dakota Department of Health NDDH stormwater requirements, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency MPCA stormwater requirements, Local requirements and procedures, Permits and permitting process, special waters and impaired waters

Stormwater Management Using Wet and Dry Detention Facilities
Detention/retention pond overview, Advantages and disadvantages, Design considerations, Hydrology, Permitting, Site selection, Water quality, Pond sizing, Safety considerations, Outlet structures, Good design practices, Pond routing theory, Interconnected ponds, Steps for detention design

Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices
Bioretention and rain-leader disconnect raingardens, Cisterns, Permeable pavers/pervious concrete, Disconnecting impervious area/vegetated swales, Soil amendments, Rainwater harvesting, Green roofs

Bioretention Design and Maintenance
Costs and consequences of poor design, Site evaluation, Cell configuration and soils, Siting, ponding depth, vegetation, Installation specifications, Maintenance program, Overview of maintenance activities, Costs, Case Study: City of Plymouth, Minnesota, residential raingarden and maintenance program

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Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in North Dakota to obtain environmental permits, evaluate regulatory requirements, and to develop cost effective compliance programs.

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NDDH Proposed Industrial Stormwater Permit

On January 15, 2010, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) released its proposed industrial multisector general permit for stormwater discharges. The proposed permit is on public comment until February 15. NDDH expects to release the final permit to be effective March 1, 2010.

To review a summary of the draft permit, go to:
Regulatory Briefing - Revised NDDH Industrial Stormwater Discharge General NPDES Permit

In addition to requirements to prepare and maintain a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), two important compliance requirements for industrial dischargers in North Dakota are inspections and stormwater monitoring:

Inspections of Industrial Sites
A comprehensive inspection of the permitted facility’s stormwater control system must be made twice per year (January thru June, July thru December). At least one of the inspections should be conducted within 48 hours of a rainfall or snowmelt event resulting in a stormwater discharge. The personnel conducting site inspections must be familiar with permit conditions and the proper installation and operation of control measures. The inspections need to include discharge outlets from areas used for industrial activities, areas used for storage of materials, structural control measures, and vehicle maintenance areas.


Sampling Requirements
Only some facilities will be required to sample stormwater discharges as a condition of this permit. The minimum monitoring frequency is annual, except for discharges from large air transportation facilities.

Stormwater sampling is required for the facilities (industrial activities) identified below.

•Coal Pile Runoff (Any stormwater discharge from coal storage piles)
•Wood and Paper Products (SIC 2421-2426, mills; 2491 preserving; 2493, reconstituted wood products; and 2631, paperboard)
•Chemical and Related Products (SIC 281, industrial inorganic chemicals; 282, plastics and synthetic materials; 284, soaps and detergents; and 287, agricultural chemicals)
•Food and Related Products (SIC 2011, meat packing plants; 2015, poultry processing; and 207, fats and oils)
•Primary Metal Industries (SIC 33)
•Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal
•Landfills and Land Application
•Automobile Salvage Yards (SIC 5015)
•Scrap Recycling Facilities (SIC 5093)
•Air Transportation (Regional and Primary Commercial Airports and Air Force Bases)


For more information on proposed monitoring requirements, go to:
North Dakota proposed industrial stormwater benchmarks

Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in North Dakota to develop industrial stormwater compliance programs, stormwater monitoring, and to stormwater training programs.

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Environmental Rule Updates - Environmental Compliance Topics

Caltha LLP maintains several websites to provide regulatory updates and discussion of current environmental, health and safety topics, as listed below. Interested parties can register to receive automatic notification when a new topic is posted.

SWPPP - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans - Stormwater Permits - Stormwater Training
Discussions and comments on stormwater permitting programs in all States, including industrial, municipal (MS4) and construction sites. Topics include general stormwater permits, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, monitoring, training, spill prevention and control, SPCC compliance.

Water Quality Standards - Aquatic Toxicology - NPDES Permit Limits
Discussion of a variety of topics related to State and Federal water quality standards, ambient water quality criteria, sediment criteria, NPDES & site-specific discharge standards, water quality management, aquatic toxicology, aquatic community impacts, and water quality assessment.

Environmental Sustainability - Sustainable Environmental Management Systems
Discussion of sustainability topics, including pollution prevention, waste reduction, material reuse, environmental management systems, product stewardship, and international environmental standards.

Environmental Due Diligence - Site Assessments - Phase I ESA - Environmental Liability
Discussions and comments regarding environmental due diligence, environmental liabilities, CERCLA liabilities, Phase I environmental site assessments, corporate liabilities, environmental compliance liabilities, quantitative environmental liability assessment.

Regulatory Briefings
Regulatory Briefings are published periodically by Caltha to highlight new or proposed regulations on a wide range of environmental, health & safety topics. These briefings are generally 2- to 4-pages in length and provide an overview of the regulations and discuss potential impacts on the regulated community. Participants must sign up to receive an email link to new Regulatory Briefings as they are posted.

Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in North Dakota to obtain environmental permits, evaluate regulatory requirements, and to develop cost effective compliance programs.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at
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North Dakota EHS Consulting Services - Environmental Consultant

Caltha LLP provides expert technical consulting services to private and public sector clients across North Dakota. For further information, clink on links below:

North Dakota (NDDH) Air Permit Compliance – Air Emission Permitting Services
North Dakota (NDDH) Stormwater Permit Compliance – Storm Water Permitting Services
North Dakota (NDDH) Environmental Assessment– Phase I (Phase 1) ESA Services
North Dakota Environmental Audit – Environmental Compliance Services
North Dakota Environmental Training Services
North Dakota Haz Com – Hazard Communication Compliance Services

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North Dakota Environmental Consultant Services

Caltha LLP is an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant serving a broad range in public and private sector clients in North Dakota.

Caltha’s practice areas include:

• Air permitting
• Wastewater permitting
• Stormwater permitting
• Environmental review
• Waste management consulting
• ISO 14001 – Environmental management system consulting
• EH&S Training
• Site assessment & environmental due diligence
• Risk assessment
• Hazard communication
• Product stewardship support
• Temporary EHS staffing

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North Dakota NDDH Industrial Stormwater Permit SWPPP Training

Caltha LLP offers a number of different training opportunities related to industrial stormwater pollution prevention and stormwater permit compliance. Training sessions are offered periodically in locations around North Dakota (Click here to request upcoming schedule), or are presented at an individual facility to meet employee training requirements.

Industrial Stormwater Training offered includes:

• SWPPP Training (required by permit)
• SWPPP Awareness Training
• Industrial Stormwater Permit Overview
• Conducting Stormwater Inspections and Comprehensive Compliance Evaluations
• Stormwater Monitoring Training
  

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Industrial Stormwater Training

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Stormwater Training - SWPPP Training in North Dakota

Caltha LLP offers a number of different training opportunities related to stormwater pollution prevention and stormwater permit compliance. Training sessions are offered periodically in locations around North Dakota (click here to request upcoming schedule), or are presented at an individual facility to meet employee training requirements. Stormwater Training offered includes:

Industrial Stormwater
SWPPP Training (required by permit)
SWPPP Awareness Training
Industrial Stormwater Permit Overview
Conducting Stormwater Inspections and Comprehensive Compliance Evaluations
Stormwater Monitoring Training

Construction Stormwater
SWPPP Training (required by permit)
Conducting Construction Site Stormwater Inspections
Construction Stormwater Permit Overview

Municipal (MS4) Stormwater
Conducting Stormwater Assessments/Identifying Pollutant Sources
Conducting Stormwater Inspections
Conducting Non-Stormwater/Illicit Discharge Evaluations
Addressing Municipally-Owned Industrial Facilities
MS4 Stormwater Permit Overview

Other Related Training
Environmental Management Systems
Overview Facility Environmental Compliance Overview
SPCC Training (required under 40 CFR 112)


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North Dakota SWPPP - Stormwater Consultant Services

Caltha LLP provides a full range of services to support facilities regulated under North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) stormwater discharge permits, including:

• NDDH Industrial Stormwater Discharge Permits


• NDDH Construction Stormwater Discharge Permits


• NDDH Municipal Stormwater Discharge Permits (both MS4 & industrial)
  

Stormwater services include:

• SWPPP / Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
• Updates / Revisions of Existing SWPPP
• Stormwater Training Program Development
• Stormwater Permit Compliance Training
• Stormwater Monitoring Plan Development
• Stormwater Monitoring
• Stormwater Benchmark Monitoring
• Stormwater Inspections
• Non Stormwater Discharge Certifications
• No Exposure Certifications
• Reporting & Recordkeeping
• SPCC Plans / Spill Plans / Minnesota Spill Bill Compliance
• Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Registrations and Compliance
• Mercury Pollution Prevention Plan
• Impaired Waters Consulting
• Antidegradation Review
  
  

For further information contact Caltha LLP at
info@calthacompany.com
or
Caltha LLP Website