2024 - 2029 Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) Construction General Permit

The main objective of this course is to provide you with a thorough understanding of the CDPS General Permit - Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity.

Specifically, you will be able to describe and administratively explain the following:

• The history of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program
• The timelines and process for the Notice of Intent(NOI)
• Creation and management of the Site Stormwater Team
• The basic principles of Technology based and Water Quality based technologies, including:
  • Erosion control
  • Sediment control
  • Site stabilization, and
  • Pollution prevention measures
• What constitutes allowable and prohibited stormwater and non-stormwater discharges
• Inspection requirements and corrective actions
• The requirements of a compliant Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
• Site personnel, Staff, and subcontractor training, and logs
• The process and deadlines for terminating permit coverage
• Standard permit conditions, including penalties for non-compliance
• Identify registration requirements, including filing and notification procedures
• Describe the conditions applicable to certain discharges, including coastal and tidal areas and water quality standards
• Develop the Stormwater Management Plan and include methods for erosion and sediment controls, dewatering wastewater, and post-construction stormwater management
• Conduct inspections and keep plans current by preparing, maintaining, and amending the plan
• Identify monitoring requirements and frequency and create stormwater monitoring reports
• Manage reporting, recordkeeping and archive requirements
• Provide Notice of Termination (NOT) forms
• Conduct post-construction inspections and final stabilization