What is the purpose of the 7-day review period for the construction Notice of Intent (NOI)?
EPA will not authorize coverage under the Construction General Permit (CGP) until 7 days after the NOI has been received by the NOI Center. The 7-day review period is for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (the Services) to review the project for potential impacts to threatened or endangered species or critical habitat, per the Endangered Species Act. If one of the Services notes a potential impact, it will notify EPA, who will delay authorization until the Service and the construction site operator can resolve the concern. If the Services note no problems during the 7-days review period, CGP authorization will be automatically granted at the end of the 7th day. For more information on determining eligibility with respect to the Endangered Species Act, please see http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/esa.cfm.
