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SWPPP Preparer (Effective January 1, 2019)

The permittee must specify a SWPPP Preparer in the NOI form and the SWPPP. A SWPPP Preparer is an individual or position title who is responsible for planning and development of the SWPPP prior to submission of the NOI-SWC. The SWPPP Preparer must develop and document all aspects of the SWPPP, initiating with the start of construction activities, and lasting until final stabilization is achieved and the permit authorization is terminated. The Department has identified the minimum requirements for this role (below), so that the quality of storm water discharges is controlled and the effluent limitations in Part 2 of this permit are achieved. 

The SWPPP Preparer minimum requirements and valid certification must be completed before the submittal of the NOI-SWC Package to the Department. Validation of certification will be determined at the time a NOI-SWC package is submitted and/or during a regulatory inspection. Valid certification demonstrating the minimum requirements for the SWPPP Preparer must be maintained with the SWPPP, and must include the following:

• Name(s), title(s), phone number, and emails of SWPPP Preparers; and
• Date and name of provider of course9s).

SWPPP Preparer minimum requirements as stated in Part 3.2.3. are effective January 1, 2019, in order to provide additional time for the regulated community to comply with the minimum requirements. The Department encourages SWPPP Preparers to obtain valid certification as soon as possible during the first year period of the permit in order to better ensure compliance with the other conditions in this permit. This one year extension of SWPPP Preparer minimum requirements does not apply to the compliance expectations for all other requirements in the permit, which remain fully enforceable for the entire effective permit cycle. 

SWPPP Administrator

The permittee must specify a SWPPP Administrator and any other designated SWPPP Administrator in the NOI-SWC form and the SWPPP. Additional SWPPP Administrators can be identified in Attachment A. A SWPPP Administrator(s) is an individual or position title who is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, revising, and updating the SWPPP. The SWPPP Administrator(s) must address all aspects of the SWPPP, initiating with the start of construction activities, and lasting until final stabilization is achieved and the permit authorization is terminated. 

The SWPPP Administrator(s) must have knowledge of the principles and practices of erosion and sediment controls and pollution prevention practices and possess the skills necessary to assess site conditions and determine the effectiveness of selected BMPs. The Department has identified the requirements for this role (below), so that the quality of storm water discharges is controlled and the effluent limitations in Part 2 of this permit are complied with. 

The SWPPP Administrator(s) must meet the duly authorized representative requirements as defines in Part 4.18. of this permit to sign inspection reports and other reports.

The SWPPP Administrator(s) person(s)/position(s) provided on the NOI form is used by the Department as a permittee contact. 

This SWPPP Administrator(s) minimum requirements and valid certification must be completed before the start of earth-disturbing activities or potential pollutant-generating activities, whichever occurs first. For new employees hired after this time, the minimum requirements and valid certification must be completed before assuming SWPPP Administrator responsibilities. Validation of certification will be determined during an inspection. Valid certification demonstrating the minimum requirements for the SWPPP Administrator(s) must be maintained with the SWPPP, and must include the following:

• Name(s), title(s), phone number, and emails of SWPPP Administrator(s); and
• Date and name of provider of course(s)

SWPPP Preparer and Administrator - Minimum Requirements

The SWPPP Preparer and Administrator(s) must be knowledgeable and skilled within the following concepts to serve their role and maintain a valid certification demonstrating these concepts:

• MPDES permitting requirements to include, but not limited to, applicability, application procedures, SWPPP elements, standard conditions, and termination conditions;
• Local permitting requirements;
• Sage Grouse requirements based on location of the project;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of erosion and sediment controls and pollution prevention practices, including the minimum criteria for BMPs defined in Part 2.1. of this permit;
• Construction site assessment and planning skills to include knowledge and identification of major construction activities and the phases of construction activities and all support activities, and the potential pollutants generated based on the scope of the project;
• Development, selection, and implementation skills for all storm water controls and BMPs on the site, including final stabilization measures, required by this permit based on appropriate design, installation, function, and location; and how they are to be maintained and/or repaired according to developed and/or manufacturers plans and specifications;
• Development, selection, and implementation skills for pollution prevention controls and BMPs required by this permit;
• Development and implementation skills for procedures and associated documentation for all inspections, maintenance, and required recordkeeping to include when and how to conduct inspections, record applicable findings, take corrective actions, and, when appropriate, report violations and/or noncompliance; and
• Ability to develop and update the site map(s) required by this permit.

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