Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop for Construction Site Contractors and Operators

NYSDEC-endorsed 4-hour GP-0-08-001 Training

Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District and WNY Stormwater Coalition will host an Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop on February 25, 2010 for Construction Site Contractors and Operators at the Erie County Fire Training Facility in Cheektowaga, New York.  A second workshop will be offered on March 24, 2010 at the WNY Stormwater Conference and Tradeshow to be held at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

All contractors and subcontractors working under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Permit GP-0-08-001 (SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity), must identify at least one trained individual from their company that will be responsible for implementation of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and have at least one trained individual on site on a daily basis when soil disturbance activities are being performed.  Also, developers must have a qualified inspector conduct regular site inspections in accordance with GP-0-08-001.

All qualified inspectors and trained individuals 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.  Trained individuals must be on-site by May 1, 2010.  Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), LA’s and PE’s are exempt from these training requirements.

Registration fee is $85.00 per attendee and includes refreshments and all training materials.  Attendees must pre-register. 

Please check the NYSDEC website for more trainings and additional information at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8699.html.

February Workshop Information

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Stop by the District office for these additional items:
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Topographic Maps - Backyard Conservation Kits

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