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Your CICA Environmental Compliance Checklist
Project Description
- Location: #getstatefull.statefullname#
- Type of construction:
- Possible impacts:
- Wildlife habitat
- Stream or other water body
- Wetlands
- Woods/forest
- Intermittant Streams
 Stormwater and Erosion Control
As of March 10, 2003 in order to discharge stormwater from a construction site, all construction projects that disturb 1 acre or more of land must seek coverage under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general construction permit. There are two applicable permits (in some cases both activities are covered by one permit):
- Large construction activities - disturb five or more acres of land.
- Small construction activities - disturb at least one acre, but less than five acres of land.
Disturbance includes, but is not limited to soil disturbance, clearing, grading, and excavation. Large construction activities are defined as being five or more acres. Operators of sites disturbing less than one acre are also required to obtain a permit if their activity is part of a "larger common plan of development or sale" with a planned disturbance of one acre or greater.
The District of Columbia has not received federal authority to issue construction stormwater permits. #getstatefull.statefullname# is one of five states, along with the District of Columbia, that has not received federal authority to issue construction stormwater permits. As a result, the permitting authority is the US EPA. To apply for coverage under a general permit you must file an application with the your regional US EPA Office (see locator under Where can I find additional stormwater compliance resources?) prior to commencement of your construction activities.
In addition to these rules, you may be required to meet additional local stormwater and erosion control regulations. Check with your city or county government to determine if additional local rules apply to your construction project.
To apply for coverage under the general permit, you must:
- Download a copy of the general permit below to determine if you are eligible for the permit. The text of the permit explains what must be included in your stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and what you need to do in order to comply with the permit.
- Determine if you are eligible to use the permit. You will need to document how you determined your eligibility with regard to protection of endangered species, total maximum daily loads, etc. For example:
- The operator must ensure and document that discharges are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any Federally-listed endangered or threatened species or result in the adverse modification or destruction of habitat that is Federally-designated as critical under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
- Determine whether an EPA approved or established TMDL exists that specifically addresses its discharge and if so, take necessary actions to be consistent with the assumptions and requirements of that approved TMDL. To make this determination, the operator will need to (1) determine the waterbody into which it discharges, (2) identify if there is an approved TMDL for that waterbody, (3) determine if that TMDL includes specific requirements (e.g., wasteload allocation or load allocation) applicable to its construction site, and (4) if so incorporate those requirements into the SWPPP and implement necessary steps to comply with them.
- Prepare your stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) of your eligibility in your SWPPP.
- Fill out an NOI form and submit it to EPA at least seven days before you start construction. You can do this electronically (click here for Electronic Notice of Intent, eNOI).
As of March 10, 2003 in order to discharge storm water from a construction site, all construction projects that disturb 1 acre or more of land must have either:
- an individual storm water permit, or
- coverage under California's statewide General Permit for Construction Activity, or
- Coverage under one of two regional permits, depending upon the location of the construction activity.
As of June 18, 2003 Small Linear Projects can be covered under a separate General Permit for Linear Projects.
Disturbance includes, but is not limited to soil disturbance, clearing, grading, and excavation. Operators of sites disturbing less than one acre are also required to obtain a permit if their activity is part of a "larger common plan of development or sale" with a planned disturbance of one acre or greater.
To apply for coverage under one of the statewide General Permits you must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) of the California Environmental Protection Agency, prior to commencement of your construction activities. Individual permits are not normally issued (see Additional Information section).
In addition to these statewide rules, you may be required to meet additional local storm water and erosion control regulations. Check with your city or county government to determine if additional local rules apply to your construction project.
As of March 10, 2003 in order to discharge stormwater from a construction site, all construction projects that disturb 1 acre or more of land must have either:
- an individual stormwater permit, or
- coverage under one of #getstatefull.statefullname#'s general permits.
Disturbance includes, but is not limited to soil disturbance, clearing, grading, and excavation. Operators of sites disturbing less than one acre are also required to obtain a permit if their activity is part of a "larger common plan of development or sale" with a planned disturbance of one acre or greater.
To apply for an individual permit or for coverage under a statewide general permit you must file an application with the #getstatefull.primaryagencyname# prior to commencement of your construction activities.
In addition to these statewide rules, you may be required to meet additional local stormwater and erosion control regulations. Check with your city or county government to determine if additional local rules apply to your construction project.
To access #getstatefull.statefullname# stormwater permit information and find state agency points of contact, click here.
Wetlands
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#getstatefull.statefullname# definition of "wetlands:"
#getwet.define#
#getwet.wetregs#
#getwet.mit#
Read more about Federal Wetlands Regulations/Permits.
#getstatefull.statefullname# Contact Information
More #getstatefull.statefullname# Information
Endangered Species
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Endangered Species Incidental Take Permits
Private landowners, corporations, state or local governments, or other non-federal landowners who wish to conduct activities on their land that might incidentally harm (or "take") a species listed as endangered or threatened must first obtain an incidental take permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
To obtain a permit, the applicant must develop a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), designed to offset any harmful effects the proposed activity might have on the species. The HCP process allows development to proceed while promoting listed species conservation. The "No Surprises Policy" provides assurances to landowners participating in HCP efforts.
For assistance or to inquire about permits, contact your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office(s):
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#getinfo.on5#
Additional state regulations may apply. For information on state rules relating to endangered species contact the
#getinfo.san#. Also, look below under "Additional Information" for links to applicable regulations.
List of Endangered Species for #getstatefull.statefullname#
Additional Information for #getstatefull.statefullname#:
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#getinfo.or3#
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EPA defines three categories of hazardous waste generators based upon the quantity of hazardous waste they, which generate less than 220 lbs. (100 kg) per month.
<li>Small quantity generators (SQGs), which generate between 220 lbs. (100 kg) and 2,200 (1,000 kg) per month.
<li>Large quantity generators (LQGs), which generate more than 2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg) per month.
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Here are the main rules:<ul>
<li>Any solid waste (which may be a solid, sludge, liquid, or contained gas; and is any spent, used, discarded, abandoned, or no longer useable material) generated by your business must be evaluated to determine if it is a hazardous waste.
<li>You must accumulate hazardous waste in containers (e.g., DOT approved drums) or tanks. If you are a SQG or LQG, the containers must be labeled with the words ) SQGs and LQGs may store the waste on-site for up to 180 days (270 days if the waste is shipped to a facility more than 200 miles away). There is no time limit on how long CESQGs may accumulate hazardous waste. However, they may never exceed the 1,000 kg maximum quantity limit.
You have to use a licensed waste hauler to transport the waste off your site and it must be sent to a facility permitted to accept that type of waste. (CESQGs may transport the waste in their own vehicles if certain rules are followed.)
You have to keep a record (called a "shipping manifest") of the shipment for a specified period of time. (CESQGs are not required to use the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest when shipping waste offsite. However, they must maintain records demonstrating that they have properly disposed of their wastes.)
A special note on "empty containers." Once they meet the definition of empty, containers with small amounts of hazardous residues are generally not considered to be regulated hazardous waste. They are regulated as a solid waste when disposed. A container is considered RCRA "empty" when all wastes have been removed by using common industrial transfer practices, and no more than one inch of residue remains in the container (or <3 % of the volume). If the container is >110 gallons, then it may contain no more than 0.3% of residue. Containers holding compressed gases are considered empty when the gas product contents have been used and the container is at atmospheric pressure. However, aerosol cans using a compressed gas propellant are considered empty when the container meets the empty condition for the product contents. For example, a spray can that is full of solvent-based paint or ether starting fluid, but that has no remaining propellant gas pressure, may still be considered a hazardous waste. Releasing a compressed hazardous gas to the atmosphere or allowing container contents to evaporate to make the container empty is NOT allowed.
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#getstatefull.statefullname# hazardous waste permits and supporting resources
select * from rcra where st = '#st#' and TA = 'Contact Information'
#getstatefull.statefullname# contact information for hazardouz waste.
 OR total underground storage capacity greater than 42,000 gallons of oil; AND
<li>There is a reasonable expectation (based on the location of your site) that an oil spill would reach navigable waters or adjoining shorelines of the U.S.
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For more information, go to <a href=http://www.cicacenter.org/spccplan.php>CICA SPCC Guidance</a>.
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Certain activities at construction sites can impact air quality, including operation of diesel engines, open burning, land clearing, and demolition. Air pollution rules applicable to constructions sites are contained in federal, state and local regulations and ordinances: as abatement measures.
<li>On a national basis, the strategy for controlling air pollution from diesel engines involves low-pollution requirements for new diesel engines and rules covering the fuel used by these engines. EPA has issued emission standards for new, non-road diesel engines, such as construction and farm equipment, and is working to strengthen these standards in the future. Some air districts regulate emissions from portable equipment that have spark ignition or diesel fired piston type internal combustion engines that may be used at constructions sites, including generators, pile drivers, compressors, welders, cranes, well drilling, etc.
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To determine which air pollution regulations apply to your construction project, contact your local air district or state air pollution control agency:
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State Air Agency<br><ul>
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<cfif len(getinfos.oburl) gt 4><a href=#getinfos.oburl#>Open Burning Page</a> </cfif>
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<cfif len(getinfo.dustregs) gt 4><a href=#getinfo.dustregs#>Dust Regulations</a></cfif>
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Asbestos is known to be a health hazard. If inhaled, it accumulates in the lungs, creating scar tissue that makes it more difficult to breathe, and leading to a type of lung cancer called mesothelioma, which is almost always fatal by the time it is diagnosed. Therefore, asbestos is extensively regulated. For the construction industry, there are two primary concerns, each having its own set of rules:
- EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) established rules under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to protect the general public from the release of airborne asbestos fibers during the demolition or renovation of buildings. These rules are referred to as the Asbestos NESHAP (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants). They cover work practices to be followed during demolition and renovation and other activities involving the processing, handling, and disposal of asbestos-containing material.
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency) and EPA established rules to protect the health of workers that are most likely to contact asbestos. These rules established strict worker exposure limits and set out requirements for employers regarding exposure assessment, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and hazard communication. The EPA rules cover state and local government employees and the OSHA rules cover private sector workers.
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#getstatefull.statefullname# Asbestos Web Page: None located.
#getstatefull.statefullname# Asbestos Web Page
#getstatefull.statefullname# Asbestos Contact:
None Listed
#stcontacts#
EPA Contact:
#epacontacts#
OSHA Program Information: Does not have an approved state program.
OSHA Program Information
OSH Consultation Program: None foundOSH Consultation Program
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Other Asbestos-Related Resources:
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 debris refers to materials produced in the process of construction, renovation and/or demolition of structures. In most cases C&D debris is nonhazardous and is regulated by states and local governments rather than by EPA. An exception would be where C&D debris contains hazardous waste, such as removed asbestos insulation. <img src=)
C&D debris is a significant issue in the U.S. because of the enormous volume of C&D debris generated. A large fraction of C&D debris ends up in municipal solid waste landfills or in special C&D landfills, which may have the potential to contaminate groundwater. Also, each year, there is less land available for waste disposal. As a result, many state and local governments are seeking ways to divert C&D debris from land disposal, including the promotion of recycling. Also, Green Building programs exist where the focus is on minimizing the generation of wastes.
State and local regulations may limit where you can dispose of C&D debris. For example some local governments do not permit C&D debris to be disposed of in their municipal landfill. Also, some local governments, particularly in California, require construction companies to recycle a minimum percentage of the C&D debris generated.
Use the links below to locate regulatory information and other compliance assistance and P2 resources for #getstatefull.statefullname#. It is also recommended that you contact your city or county government to determine if local rules also apply to your project.
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Select DistinctRow * From cd Where State = '#st#'
Primary State Agency: #getstate.primaryagencyname#, State Solid Waste Page
Other Resources
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Universal wastes are hazardous wastes that are more common and pose a lower risk to people and the environment than other hazardous wastes. Federal and state regulations identify universal wastes and provide simple rules for handling, recycling, and disposing of them.
In #getstatefull.statefullname# the #getstatefull.primaryagencyname# enforces the hazardous waste regulations, including the universal waste rule. If you have any questions, contact someone at #getstatefull.hazwasteagencyname#
#getstatefull.statefullname#'s Universal Waste Rule covers the following wastes: #getuw.uwdescr#
To learn more about how universal wastes are managed, visit CICA's Universal Waste webpage for #getstatefull.statefullname#.
On March 31, 2008, to better protect children from lead-based paint hazards, EPA issued a new rule for home improvement contractors and maintenance professionals who renovate or repair pre-1978 housing, child care facilities or schools. The rule requires that by April 2010 contractors and maintenance professionals be certified, that their employees be trained, and that they follow protective lead-safe work practice standards. More information.
Lead-based paint has been banned since 1978, but many older structures still have this paint on walls, woodwork, siding, windows, and doors. Construction and demolition workers can be exposed to lead contamination by cutting, scraping, sanding, heating, burning, or blasting lead-based paint from building components, metal bridges and metal storage tanks. In addition to exposure to workers, lead-based paint debris or dust can also make its way into soil, potentially contaminating surface waters. Lead poisoning is a serious health threat for adults and is especially damaging to young children.
To learn more about lead regulations related to demolition and construction, visit CICA's lead paint abatement webpage for #getstatefull.statefullname#.
Construction, remodeling, and demolition contractors often come into contact with used equipment or products that contain mercury. Some common examples include: thermostats, switches and relays, fluorescent lamps, and batteries. When mercury-containing equipment or products are removed from service, they may meet the definition of a hazardous waste and in such cases, state and/or federal hazardous waste rules apply to the management and disposal of those items. In some cases, these wastes may be managed as "universal wastes," which have less complicated rules for handling and recycling or disposal.
To learn more about mercury regulations related to demolition and construction, visit CICA's mercury webpage for #getstatefull.statefullname#.
The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) operate the primary job safety and health program in twenty-nine (29) of the fifty states. This includes conducting inspections and enforcing its standards. States with approved programs must set job safety and health standards that are "at least as effective as" comparable federal standards. In most cases, states adopt standards identical to federal ones.
Consultation services are available in every state. In most cases, these are free and are conducted at your work place or building site. These services help employers identify and correct workplace hazards and can help you avoid violations and penalties.
To learn more about OSHA rules visit CICA's OSHA webpage for #getstatefull.statefullname#.
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NEPA marked the beginning of the environmental review process for all Federal actions, including the construction of highway and bridge projects falling under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). NEPA established a mandate for Federal agencies to consider the potential environmental consequences of their proposed actions, document the analysis, and make this information available to the public for comment prior to implementation.
In September 2002, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13274. Titled "Environmental Stewardship and Transportation Infrastructure Project Reviews," the order directed Federal agencies like the Corps of Engineers and EPA to collaborate more effectively to streamline the environmental review and development of transportation infrastructure projects advance major transportation projects. Read more about NEPA requirements.
Proceed to the Green Building State Resource Locator.
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An EMS is an organizational tool a company can use to manage environmental responsibilities throughout the company or on a jobsite. Construction companies have most frequently used an EMS to house information helpful for compliance with regulatory requirements: checklists, permits, best management practices, environmental toolbox talks, required training, inspection records, etc. The EMS structure also incorporates sustainability efforts. A company can use the EMS to track any environmental goals or document its contributions to a client's environmental/sustainability priorities for a project.
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<a href=) Proceed to AGC's EMS Toolkit.
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Water Agency: #wateragencyname#
Hazardous Waste Agency: #hazwasteagencyname#
Contacts: Ombudsman and other SBAP contacts
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