2023 Erosion and Sediment
Control Workshops
NYSDEC-endorsed 4-hour
GP-0-20-001 Training
Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District
and WNY Stormwater Coalition will host two DEC-Endorsed 4-hour Erosion
and Sediment Control Workshops for Construction Site Contractors and
Operators in Winter 2023. The workshops will be Wednessday January
11th and Thursday February 9th, 2023; 8:30am- 1:00pm.
(Please note both classes will be virtual)
All contractors and subcontractors working under
the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's (NYSDEC) Permit
GP-0-20-001 (SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from
Construction Activity), must identify at least one Trained Contractor
from their company that will be responsible for implementation of the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and have at least one
Trained Contractor perform a daily site inspection when soil
disturbance activities are being performed. Also, developers must have
a Qualified Inspector conduct regular site inspections in
accordance with GP-0-20-001.
All Qualified Inspectors and Trained
Contractors must complete 4 hours of training in the principles and
practices of erosion and sediment control through a program endorsed by
NYDEC, SWCD or CPESC, Inc. every three years. Upon completion, each
participant will receive a NYS DEC registration number that is valid for
3 years. Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC),
LA's and PE's are exempt from these training requirements. These events
are not a workshop series; they are the same class being provided on two
different days.
Registration fee is $95.00 per attendee. Attendees must
pre-register. Register for a class by clicking a registration link below. Please contact Don Stribick at (716) 652-8480 x 8556 or don.stribick@ny.nacdnet.net for questions..
Also check the NYSDEC website for more trainings
and additional information at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8699.html.
January Workshop (Class Full)
February Workshop (Class Full)
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