Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Management Plans (QPSWMP) Recert - Colorado

In compliance with the provisions of the Colorado Water Quality Control Act, (25-8-101 et seq., CRS, 1973 as amended) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.; the "Act"), this permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities, as defined in this permit, to be certified under this permit from those locations authorized to discharge from authorized locations throughout the State of Colorado to specified surface waters of the state, in accordance with the eligibility and permit application requirements, effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, inspection requirements, and other conditions set forth in this general permit.

This permit specifically authorizes the facility listed on the certification to discharge in accordance with permit requirements and conditions set forth in Parts I and II hereof. All discharges authorized herein must be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.

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

This condensed course covers erosion in Colorado, 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 Colorado 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 SWMP for compliance to Colorado state guidelines; forms in the SWMP; updating the SWMP; site inspections of best management practices (BMPs): proper installation and maintenance of devices; and documentation of inspections.

This course covers the proper life cycle of a construction Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP); gathering the information needed; how to prepare the Construction General Permit application notice of intent (NOI); documents and forms; site maps and details; and proper design procedures.