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The Erosion Control Plan
Why have Erosion Control Plans, also known as Pollution Prevention
Plans?
· It’s the law - if you disturb 1 acre or
more.
· Erosion and Sediment Control
· Water Quality Issues
· Helps Identify Problem Areas
· Gives tools for the general contractor
· Educational Benefits
· Saves time and resources
· Right thing to do!
Why develop an Erosion Control Plan?
Planning, applying and maintaining a good erosion control plan will
keep you in compliance and protect water resources.
What is the difference between Erosion Control Practices and
Sediment Control Practices?
Erosion Controls are used to prevent soil erosion from occurring at
sites with bare soils. Practices
include:
· Mulch
· Compost blankets
· Temporary and permanent seeding
· Minimized land clearing
· Rolled erosion control products
(RECP’s)
Sediment Controls are used to control eroded or eroding sediments
and keep them on site and away from surface waters. Practices include:
· Silt fences
· Geo-ridges
· Sediment basins
· Compost berms
· Compost socks
Timing is critical to prevent accelerated erosion!
· Minimize the time soils are left
exposed
· Reduce areas of exposed soil during
rainy seasons
· Protect critical areas, streams,
drainage channels
· Stabilized exposed area quickly
Basic Points of the Storm Water Erosion Control Plan
· Plans shall be prepared in accordance
with good engineering practices.
· Plan shall identify potential sources
of pollution which affect the quality of discharge from the site.
· Plan shall describe and ensure the
implementation of practices that will be used to reduce erosion.
Content of the erosion control plan (Pollution Prevention Plan)
·
Nature
of construction activity
·
Total
area of site to be disturbed
·
Runoff
coefficient of site after construction
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Site map,
slopes, water bodies etc.
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What
practices to be installed and location and timeline
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Stabilization
practices
·
Structural
practices
·
Storm
water management
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Other
control, example dust, waste disposal, etc.
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Maintenance
of practices
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Inspection
reports (very important)
Identify contractors and sub
contractors
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