This online course will educate an operator of a construction site how to comply with the mandates of the Ohio General Permit Authorization for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under the NPDES.

The Ohio NPDES Stormwater General Permit covers all new and existing discharges associated with construction activity composed entirely of stormwater that enters surface waters of the state or storm drain waters leading to surface waters of the state.

Construction activities that will be eligible for coverage under this permit include activities disturbing one (1) or more acres of total land, or activities disturbing less than one (1) acre of land but are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb one (1) or more acres of land.

Erosion is the process by which soil particles are dislodged by water or wind.

This condensed course covers erosion in Ohio, and the state-specific course information as to how it occurs; impacts of erosion on the environment and the economy; the factors that affect erosion; information on vegetation establishment; topsoil and fertilizers; mulch and compost; rolled erosion control devices; and surface roughening.

For construction professionals in Ohio seeking to reduce and prevent pollution from stormwater, this course is for you as part of our program.

Sediment controls are devices or products which slow or pond the overland flow to dissipate water energy so that sediment will fall or settle out. This condensed course covers proper installation and placement of silt fence; check dams; wattles; inlet protection; pond types; outlet structures; flocculants; dewatering; and turbidity barriers.

This condensed course covers good housekeeping the proper installation and maintenance requirements of BMPs, management of solid waste, sanitary waste, and hazardous waste; concrete washout; dust control; and construction exits.

This condensed course covers inspection rules and protocol; reviewing the SWP3 for compliance to Ohio state guidelines; forms in the SWP3; updating the SWP3; site inspections of best management practices (BMPs): proper installation and maintenance of devices; and documentation of inspections.