Who is responsible for the disposal of spoils from a job site?
The permittee is responsible for making sure the conditions of the permit are followed. Therefore, the permittee has the responsibility to ensure that the spoils are disposed of legally. If a contractor for the applicant illegally disposes the spoils in a wetland, floodplain, etc., it will be the applicant’s responsibility to immediately remove the spoils. It is possible that fines and penalties could also be imposed on the applicant.
