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NYSDEC
Endorsed 4-Hour Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC)
Construction Activity Training
By May 1, 2010, all contractors and subcontractors working
under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservations (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.
Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), LAs
and PEs are exempt from these training requirements.
NYSDEC has
endorsed its 4-hour course titled "Protecting New York's Natural
Resources with Better Construction Site Management," which is being
delivered through county Soil and Water Conservation Districts across
the State. Currently, this training does not provide continuing
education credit for Code Enforcement Officers, municipal officials, or
licensed professionals (e.g., a P.E., L.A., or L.S.). Please call the
Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District to sign up for the next
local workshop or visit the following link to view the DEC Stormwater
Calendar web page for workshop announcements and other information:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8699.html
Please click on the
Moving Dirt? Building Something? link for a brochure
Moving Dirt Brochure
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