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EPA re-issues permit for construction site stormwater

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is re-issuing a stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP), which expired July 1, 2008, for a two-year time period. The permit will apply only where EPA is the permitting authority, which is in five states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Idaho and Alaska); Washington, D.C.; most territories; and most Indian country lands. The CGP ...

Jul. 2, 2008

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA settles with Idaho construction company and developer for Boise stormwater violations

Jayo Development, Inc., a residential developer, and Jayo Construction, Inc., both based in Boise, Idaho, have reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over alleged storm water violations at the Somerset Village Subdivision in Boise. As part of this settlement, the Jayo entities agreed to pay a penalty of $14,100. Under the Clean Water Act, owners and general contractors ...

Sep. 30, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA orders developer and construction company to address discharges of turbid stormwater

A developer and a construction company building townhouses in Worcester was ordered by EPA to take steps to stop discharging silt-laden stormwater into nearby waters. According to an order issued in September by EPA’s New England office, Bailin & Associates Inc. of Worcester and its general contractor, Rotti Construction Inc.of West Boylston,violated requirements of the Clean Water Act ...

Nov. 10, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA proposes to extend the stormwater construction general permit by one year

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on extending the 2008 stormwater construction general permit by one year to June 30, 2011. The permit applies only where EPA is the permitting authority, which is in five states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Idaho and Alaska); Washington, D.C.; most territories; and most Indian country lands. The permit regulates the ...

Oct. 20, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA issues permit for stormwater discharges from construction sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a new permit, in accordance with the Clean Water Act, that will provide streamlined permitting to thousands of construction operators, while protecting our nation’s waterways from discharges of polluted stormwater from construction sites. Stormwater discharges from construction sites can contain harmful pollutants, such as nutrients, ...

Feb. 16, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Stormwater Catch Basin Filters

A proposed new ASTM International standard will offer a means to reduce the impact of contaminated stormwater entering local drains. WK45326, Specification for Stormwater Catch Basin Filter, will aid community developments, sports facilities, fairgrounds, stadiums and factories in complying with U.S. Environmental Protection ...

Jul. 26, 2014

By ASTM International

Announcing the WEFTEC Stormwater Congress

Announcing the Inaugural Stormwater Congress at WEFTEC 2013 WEF’s Stormwater Congress will maximize networking opportunities for stormwater professionals and facilitate participation in high-quality programming dedicated to stormwater-related issues. Attendees will be exposed to coverage on cutting-edge issues such as changing regulations and policies, climate change impacts, stream ...

Jul. 23, 2013

By Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Wastewater/Stormwater Permitting in Texas

Join us as we cover wastewater and storm water permitting mechanisms in Texas. We will discuss individual as well as general permit options, and provide general guidance on applicability. We will also briefly discuss recent regulatory changes and proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the US” and implications on the permitting programs. Course Topics ...

May 7, 2014

By Trinity Consultants

CONTECH Stormwater Solutions Announces New Stormwater Detention Design Software

West Chester, Ohio - CONTECH Stormwater Solutions is pleased to announce a new online tool for designing your own underground detention system. The DYODS™ (Design Your Own Detention System) software easily guides stormwater design professionals through the design of their underground stormwater detention projects. The new DYODS makes it easy to design the best detention system for any site. The ...

Aug. 28, 2007

Integrated civil engineering and stormwater modeling

Bentley Systems has integrated its civil engineering design and stormwater modeling and analysis applications to further enhance workflows and facilitate collaboration. The applications include InRoads, GEOPAK, PowerCivil for North America, MXROAD, CivilStorm, StormCAD, and PondPack products. With this integration, civil designers can ensure the accurate location of stormwater infrastructure ...

Jun. 3, 2010

By Bentley Systems Incorporated

2016 Fall Conference and Stormwater Expo

October 11-12, 2016 Booth #34 ...

Oct. 1, 2016

By Nilex

US: Order issued to Kansas department of transportation to correct construction stormwater issues along U.S. highway 59 project

EPA Region 7 has issued an administrative compliance order to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), directing it to correct a series of violations of a stormwater permit issued for the U.S. Highway 59 construction site in Douglas and Franklin counties of Kansas. EPA inspectors visited the highway construction site in August to evaluate KDOT’s management of stormwater and determine ...

Dec. 3, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Orders issued to Missouri Department of Transportation for construction stormwater violations in Camden, Wayne Counties

EPA Region 7 has issued a pair of administrative orders to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), citing multiple violations of stormwater permits that were issued for state construction projects along U.S. Highway 54 Expressway in Camden County, and U.S. Highway 67 in Wayne County. EPA’s orders, filed today in Kansas City, Kan., direct MoDOT to comply immediately with the terms ...

Sep. 3, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

International Builder and DC-based Subsidiary Agree to Pay $270,000 to Settle Stormwater Violations at Construction Sites

Turner Construction Co., an international builder based in New York City, and its subsidiary Tompkins Builders, Inc. of Washington, D.C., have agreed to pay $270,000 in civil penalties for alleged violations of federal stormwater regulations at construction sites throughout the mid-Atlantic region, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. On August 27, 2012 EPA filed two Consent ...

Aug. 29, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Missouri Department of Transportation to Implement Statewide Compliance Program to Settle Construction Stormwater Violations

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has agreed to implement a statewide compliance program and to pay a $750,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at two road construction sites. The sites are Highway 54 in Osage Beach, and on Highway 67 between Coldwater and Silva. EPA Region 7 inspected the sites in 2010 and 2011 and documented serious erosion ...

Apr. 8, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA solicits public comment on permit to reduce stormwater discharges from construction sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing for public comment a draft permit that will help improve our nation’s waterways by regulating the discharge of stormwater from construction sites. Stormwater discharges during construction activities can contain sediment and pollutants that harm aquatic ecosystems, increase drinking water treatment costs and pollute waters that ...

Apr. 15, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Builder of the links of Columbia, Mo., to Pay $430,000 civil penalty for construction stormwater violations

Lindsey Construction Company, Inc., of Fayetteville, Ark., and one of its associated limited partnerships have agreed to pay a $430,000 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of construction stormwater violations that occurred during development of The Links of Columbia, a nine-hole golf course and 64-building apartment project in Columbia, Mo. Through a stipulation of settlement ...

Aug. 31, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Iowa department of transportation and three contractors to pay $60,000 civil penalty for construction stormwater violations (IA)

The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and three of its contractors have agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty for violating the terms of a stormwater permit issued for the U.S. Highway 30 construction project in Tama County, Iowa. IDOT, along with JB Holland Construction, Inc., of Decorah, Iowa; Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa; and Scheckel Construction, Inc., of Bellevue, ...

Jan. 31, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Hunt Building agrees to resolve stormwater violations at construction sites at the United States Air Force Academy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that Hunt Building has agreed to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations at two military housing construction sites at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The company will pay a civil penalty of $310,000. Today’s agreement resolves alleged stormwater permit violations discovered through EPA ...

Aug. 8, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Home Builders settle stormwater violations for US$4.3m

Four of the US's largest home builders have agreed to pay civil penalties totaling US$4.3 million to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act, the Justice Department and US Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The four separate settlements resolve alleged violations of stormwater runoff regulations at construction sites in 34 states and the District of Columbia. The companies ...

Jun. 13, 2008

By Environment News Service (ENS)

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