Description

This course covers the basics of construction Stormwater permit management and pollutant discharge prevention for construction sites. The appropriate uses of erosion and sediment control best management practices and good housekeeping methods are reviewed in relation to the Stormwater regulations. This five hour course will provide each participant with compliance resources and a broad understanding of the proven tools and methods available to achieve compliance with local, state, and federal Stormwater regulations. 

This Basic Construction Stormwater Compliance class meets the prerequisite requirements for participation in the Advanced Stormwater Managers Training. 

The class will cover: 

• History of Stormwater regulations and their structure
• Understanding the perspective of local and state erosion control inspectors
• Past enforcement actions and what can be learned from them
• Fundamentals of erosion control and pollution prevention
• Overview of related permits related to construction stormwater
• Appropriate Control Measures for different pollution sources
• Utilize a methodology to identify the high-risk areas of construction sites

The Instructor:

Rich Jackson, Account Manager, Environmental Compliance Manager, SRM

Rich has 17 years of experience in the building industry: 12 of which were spent in various supervisory roles within the residential construction sector, and the last 6 years focused exclusively on construction stormwater permit compliance, with an emphasis on developing permit compliance programs. Having joined SRM in 2007, Rich provides compliance assistance to both federal and civilian contractors and construction management agencies and provides compliance training in both the classroom and in the field. He also co-created SRM's Uniform Stormwater Management System, which has become a nationally recognized model for successful construction stormwater permit compliance.