SWPPP

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Penalties

Can you afford not to be compliant?

EPA related fines can reach $32,500.00 per day, per violation.
An EPA or New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Agent can inspect and violate your site which could result in multiple citations for not being compliant.
Examples of violations are: not having a SWPPP in place for your project, failing to conduct on site SWPPP inspections, poor record keeping, etc. Your SWPPP is a living document that must be implemented and maintained in order to avoid penalties & non-compliance issues.
Obtaining NPDES coverage on projects late is always preferable to not having coverage at all.
We can help with all of this in order to keep your project compliant.
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BMPs:

SWPPP management should be part of your greater risk management plan.

BMPs are "Best Management Practices", the actual devices specified by your SWPPP that will reduce sediment runoff and the escape of pollutants such as trash or material debris from your job site.
BMPs act as your on site "pollution filters" trapping and stopping potentially hazardous and dangerous materials from entering into our water ways. BMPs such as wattles and silt fence work great to control the loss of sediment and for erosion control.
BMPs alone will not keep you compliant; you must use them in conjunction with a SWPPP.
BMPs must be properly installed and maintained throughout the life of the project.
Inspections are required every 14 days or within 24 hours of a rain event which produces .5" or more of rain. You may also conduct inspections every 7 days. We can help you decide which is best for your job site.

Example BMPs

Silt Fence

Check Dam / Wattle

Erosion & Material Debris Control Wattles: "Compost Sock" / "Compost Wattle"

Rip Rap Drive / Drive Pad

Wattle

Compost Wattle

Concrete Washout

Services and Inspections:

Let the experts provide & manage your SWPPP.

Our team of SWPPP Compliance professionals are qualified to serve you with the following:

Drafting SWPPPs - We back our SWPPPs from Day 1 with phone & on site support.
SWPPP Education & Training Courses - Group, Company, or Individual.
On site Inspector training at your job site - take your inspections to the next level!
Audits - We will audit your SWPPP & take corrective measures to keep you compliant!
Site Planning - Pre Construction phase, plan your SWPPP 30 days in advance. Further reduce your liability.
Site Inspections - "7 Day" , "14 Day" , & "Rain Event"
DOT SWPPP version is available for your linear, residential, commercial, concrete, excavation, or demolition projects.
BMPs such as Silt Fence, Wattles, Seeding, Erosion Control, Soil & Sediment Management, Surface Roughening, and many others are all available through a referral partner. Package Pricing is available.
Fugitive Dust Control Permit (Surface Disturbance Permit) Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Questions:

SWPPPs are very important; share the risk, reduce your liability, educate other industry professionals.

Q: Who is responsible for obtaining a SWPPP for my residential, commercial, or public works' project?

A: A company or person(s) that will act as an "Operator" with operational control over the construction plans and specs. An "Operator" may also have control of the day to day activities at a project.

The Project "Owner" and "General Contractor" may also seek coverage under the SWPPP or Permit depending on the scope of the project. Both may or may not apply for coverage and both may also qualify for "Operator" status depending on the scope of the project and hierarchy of the construction contract.

Please note that you can have "Multiple Operators" for the same site.

Under most circumstances the General Contractor or Builder will hire us to draft & implement the SWPPP. Architects and Civil Engineers may also call us so that we are aware of the project in the early stages, which allows for better timing, implementation, and delivery of the SWPPP.

Q: Is NOT having a SWPPP in place a violation of Federal law?

A: Yes, as of March 10, 2003, all projects (residential, commercial, linear, utility, and road) of 1 to 5 acres (or smaller if they are part of a larger plan of development or scale) must comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Please also read about local requirements under the Clean Water Act.

Q: Who should receive SWPPP training?

A: All Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Superintendents, General Contractors, Project Owners, Developers, Architects, Civil Engineers.

General knowledge should be granted to Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Business Bankers, and Title Insurance Companies.

It is important to remember that a penalty can convert to a lien against the stated property if it is not paid therefore putting the mortgage company in a negative equity position.

All of the information on this site is general and may vary depending on the job. Please call us to discuss your specific projects.