What roles and responsibilities does ADEM have related to erosion and sediment control?
a. ADEM reviews and approves/rejects NPDES Construction Stormwater Permits. All sites with planned disturbance greater than one (1) acre are required to obtain an individual NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit. Sites less than one (1) acre, but that have the potential to have an adverse impact on downstream water quality, can also be required to obtain a permit. Sites that are less than one (1) acre, but are part of a larger common-plan development, are also required to obtain a permit. b. ADEM conducts site inspections in accordance with the NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Program and responds to citizen concerns. c. ADEM issues enforcement in the form of consent orders and fines if deficiencies are evident on-site that result in a negative impact on downstream water quality. 12. How does the City of Auburn CBMPP review and approval process work? a. CBMPPs are submitted by the engineer of record for the project, along with other applicable engineering plans, where they are revie
