Permitting
Worried about permits? We can help. Paradigm Engineering will do the necessary research and advise you on the required permits needed before site development begins on your project.
Without a doubt, getting the appropriate permits before site development begins is essential to achieving full compliance. The NPDES Storm Water program requires operators of construction sites one acre or larger (including smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development) to obtain authorization to discharge storm water under a NPDES construction storm water permit.
The majority of states are authorized to implement the storm water NPDES permitting program. This means the state has been delegated the authority and responsibility to address all storm water issues within its borders through its own EPA approved program. EPA maintains permitting authority in the remaining states, territories, and on most land in Indian Country. In some cases, the state will delegate permitting responsibility to local levels, thereby requiring permittees to obtain proper approvals from local regulatory bodies. This is most likely the case when working with states containing soil conservation districts such as Delaware, New Jersey, and North Carolina, or cities (large and small) that have authorized MS4 programs in place. The local agency's requirements must be as stringent as the state's if not more. Therefore, an operator could require multiple permits before they even break ground.
Typically, the required permit application is called a NOI (Notice of Intent) and declares the operators intent to disturb land and potentially pollute on site. Remember, Paradigm Engineering does the research and advises on the required permits needed before site development begins.
You also need to know that termination of a site has several different requirements that need to be achieved in order to achieve full compliance. These requirements include:
- All construction activity stopped
- Operational control turned over to the eventual owner
- Disturbed areas are covered in permanent grass or returned to their natural state
When all requirements have been met the NOT (Notice of Termination) and all other necessary documents can be filed.
Recent Milestones
CPESC, Inc. has contracted with Paradigm Engineering to design a nationwide certification program. This new nationwide inspector certification program designed for CPESC, Inc. sets the industry standard for meeting the national and international requirements for storm water inspections.The new certification is a Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector Program (CESSWI). CESSWI Exam Review Classes began in early November, 2007.
Building Green is more important than ever before. For this reason, Paradigm Engineering has added LEED Accredited Professionals and Certified Green Professionals to our staff to accommodate all of the environmental needs of our clients. Contact us to make your next project green!