Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Requirements 2020

Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Requirements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s stormwater regulations allow DEQ to designate a local jurisdiction’s construction stormwater management program as a Qualified Local Program for construction sites that result in the disturbance of less than five acres. To be designated as a Qualified Local Program, the local jurisdiction’s stormwater management requirements must be equivalent to the conditions of DEQ’s 1200- C Construction Stormwater General Permit.  The City of Central Point become an agent for DEQ in September of 2020 to manage the local stormwater quality permitting in the City Limits.

The City of Central Point Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) program has been developed to comply with a number of Federal, State and City regulations and citizen’s concerns to minimize the impact of construction activities on local waterways, adjacent properties, streets and storm infrastructure.

Construction activities that disturb 7,000 square feet up to 4.99 acres are required to obtain a City EPSC Permit.
Below are the Permit levels for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control.

• Sites 0 - 6,999 Sq. Ft. are a Level 1  - Small Lot Permit.
• Sites 7,000 Sq. Ft. up to 0.99 acre are a Level 2 - City EPSC Permit is needed.
• Sites 1 acre to 4.99 acre are  a Level 3 - City EPSC Permit is needed.
• Sites 5 acres and above are a Level 4 - DEQ 1200C Permit is needed.

Level 1- Projects that disurb less than 7,000 Square feet.

• A Small Lot Storm Drain Protection Permit will be issued if the development might produce any soil erosion, sediment or other undesirable substances that may get into the City stormdrains.
• Permits will be included from the Building Department when filing for a Building permit. 
• There is no fee for this permit.
• A standard Erosion and Sediment Control Plan site detail will be provided and attached to the permit.

Level 2&3 - For projects that disturb 7,000 Square feet to 4.99 acres.

• If your project is disturbing 7,000 Square Feet to 4.99 Acres a City Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) Permit must be obtained.
• A $50 fee is charged for Single Family Dwellings for Level 2 Sites.
  • Residential EPSC Guide and Application
• A $250 fee is charged for Commercial Level 2 Sites.
• A $1,500 fee is charged for Commercial Level 3 Sites.

Permit Application Materials - 

• City EPSC Permit - Submit the following to the City.
  • Fill out a City Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Permit Application.
  • Submit a Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
    • Plan Submittal Requirements for 7,000 Sq. Ft. to 1 acre.
    • EPSC Plan Checklist for developing the EPSC Plans.
    • DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Example Plan for developments over 1acre.
    • Commercial Process Guide
  • Pay Fees for permit.

Level 4 - Projects that disturb 5 acres or more. 

• DEQ's 1200-C Permit 
  • See DEQ's website for more information at Oregn.gov/deq/wqpermits.

Inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs

•  A pre-construction meeting with an City inspector must be held on site to verify proper installation of best management practices prior to starting construction. Contact the City to schedule a pre-construction meeting.
• The designated Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector should complete inspection forms in compliance with the schedule dictated in their permit.
• Acceptable Inspection forms:
  • 1200-C Permitted Sites: DEQ1200C Visual Monitoring Log for sites disturbing >5 acres in the City Limits, or sites disturbing >1 acre outside the City Limits. 
  • City EPSC Permitted Sites: DEQ 1200CN Monitoring Log for sites disturbing between 1 and 4.99 acres in the City Limits.
  • Other forms are acceptable as long as it includes all the required information outlined in the Permit, but must be approved by the Permitting agency before use.
  • The City must be notified if there's going to be any changes in the approved EPSC Plan.

Name Change and Notice of Termination.

• Erosion and sediment control permits are legal documents, thus if the entity responsible for the project changes, a Name Change form must be submitted to the City.
• When the project is complete, contact the City to schedule a final site inspection and then submit the Notice of Termination to the City.
• Name Change and Notice of Termination Forms are available here or on DEQ’s website.

Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspectors

• In order to obtain an 1200-CN or the City EPSC Permit, you must have a certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector listed on your application. Certification is acquired through attendance and passage of an erosion and sediment control inspector class.
  • Rogue Valley Sewer Services (RVSS) offers Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Certification classes two times each year, in late fall and in May.
  • Other Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification classes offered through:
    • Northwest Environmental Training Center.
    • Greenwood Environmental.