Which contractors or construction companies must seek permit Coverage Under an EPA construction General Permit?
See stormwater Phase II Final Rule-Small Construction Program Overview (Fact Sheet 3.0 – either link to or provide downloadable pdf) for more information on both the small and large construction programs. Q: What types of construction activities are regulated under the construction stormwater permit program? A: All construction activities 1 acre or larger must obtain permit coverage. Construction activities less than 1 acre must also obtain coverage if they are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that totals at least 1 acre. Small construction activities, i.e., less than 5 acres, may qualify for a waiver. For more information on the waiver check this site http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/waiver.cfm. Q: Is the oil and gas industry required to apply for construction stormwater permit coverage? A: Oil and gas industry construction activities that disturb more than five acres of land are required to apply for permit coverage. State permitting authorities may require sm
