NPDES 2022 Construction Stormwater General Permit

Upcoming Meetings

There are no upcoming meetings scheduled at this time.

Training Information

The 2022 Construction Stormwater General Permit (2022 CGP) requires dischargers to utilize stormwater professionals to effectively develop and implement site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). The California Stormwater Quality Association administers the Construction General Permit Training Program for stormwater professionals to obtain the Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) and/or Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certifications necessary to comply with the 2022 CGP. More information about the Construction General Permit Training Program may be found on the CASQA website.

California licensed Professional Engineers (Civil) and Professional Geologists or Engineering Geologists may self-register as a QSD/QSP through SMARTS. Other QSD and QSP applicants must register through CASQA, obtain one of the following applicable prerequisites, complete a Trainer of Record led QSD and/or QSP course, and pass the applicable exams to receive a QSD and/or QSP certification.

Administrator QSD/QSP Prerequisites
California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (Adopted in 2022 CGP) California Professional Civil Engineer License
California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (Adopted in 2022 CGP) California Professional Geologist or Engineering Geologist License
California Architects Board Landscape Architects Technical Committee (Adopted in 2022 CGP) California Landscape Architect License
American Institute of Hydrology (Adopted in 2022 CGP) Professional Hydrologist Certification
EnviroCert International, Inc. (Adopted in 2022 CGP) Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Certification
EnviroCert International, Inc. (Adopted in 2022 CGP) Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) Certification
Cuyamaca College, Environmental, Health, & Safety Management Department (Approval Letter) Successful completion of Stormwater Management Program EHSM Courses: 115, 117, 220, 221, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228, AND 229
Administrator QSP Prerequisites
EnviroCert International, Inc. (Adopted in 2022 CGP) Certified Erosion, Sediment, Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI) Certification
Ecopliant Environmental, Inc. (Adopted in 2022 CGP) Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) Certification
M.S. Hatch Consulting, LLC (Approval Letter) QSP Prerequisite Course
Cuyamaca College, Environmental, Health, & Safety Management Department (Approval Letter) Successful completion of Stormwater Management Program EHSM Courses: 115, 117, 220, 221, 223, AND 225

Additional prerequisites will be listed once approved by the Division of Water Quality Deputy Director.

2022 Construction Stormwater General Permit Road Show

The California Water Boards hosted the 2022 Construction Stormwater General Permit Road Show, a series of informational workshops held across the state, in the summer of 2023. This was an opportunity for dischargers, municipalities, and stormwater professionals to discuss expectations for the new permit requirements, effective September 1, 2023, with State and Regional Water Board staff. The staff presentations and available workshop recordings are posted below:

Location Date Recordings
Rancho Cordova 6/27/2023 Recording
Santa Rosa 6/29/2023 Coming Soon
Los Angeles 7/11/2023 Recording
Riverside 7/12/2023 Recording
San Diego 7/18/2023 Recording
Fresno/Redding (virtual only) 7/20/2023 Recording
Oakland 7/26/2023 Recording
San Luis Obispo 7/27/2023 Recording
Truckee 8/4/2023 Recording
Palm Desert 8/22/2023 Recording
Victorville 8/23/2023 Recording

Past Meetings and Documents

State Water Board Meeting for consideration of adoption of the proposed statewide Construction Stormwater General Permit

State Water Board Meeting:
Thursday, September 8, 2022: 9:30 a.m.

  CalEPA Video Broadcast Link

See July 2022 Public Notice for detailed meeting information.

Virtual Public Workshop – Focused on the proposed statewide Construction Stormwater General Permit

Public Workshop:
Tuesday, August 9, 2022: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

State Water Board Workshop for proposed statewide Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance

State Water Board Workshop:
Tuesday, April 19, 2022: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Public Workshop for proposed statewide Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance

Public Workshop:
Tuesday, April 12, 2022: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

State Water Board Public Hearing – Proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance

Public Hearing:
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 – 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Public Workshops – Focused on the draft statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit

Virtual Workshop #1:
Wednesday, June 9, 2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Registration Link

Virtual Workshop #2:
Thursday, June 10, 2021: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Zoom Registration Link

Virtual Public Workshops – Focused on the preliminary staff draft of the NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit

Virtual Workshop #1:
Wednesday, December 9, 2020: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Virtual Workshop #2:
Monday, December 14, 2020: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Stakeholder Meeting – Focused on the proposed total maximum daily load implementation requirements

Thursday, September 19, 2019: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Joe Serna Jr. - CalEPA Headquarters Building 
Sierra Hearing Room
1001 I Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA, 95814

Please email Brandon Roosenboom to request the presentation materials presented by the California Building Industry Association or California Coast Keeper Alliance.



Overview

The State Water Board received four public comment letters regarding the proposed antidegradation findings in the July 22, 2022 proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit.

The Response to Comments document for the proposed antidegradation findings contains a summary of the submitted public comments, and corresponding responses.

Response to Comments Documents

Comment Letters

If you would like to request a copy of written public comments submitted to the Board on an item noticed for public comment, please send a request to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov, identifying the item as listed on the Notice or board meeting agenda by date, agenda item and number (if any). The Clerk of the Board will respond by sending a link to access them.


Overview

After the issuance of the proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance on March 30, 2022, and the subsequent staff-led public workshop on April 12, 2022, and the State Water Board workshop on April 19, 2022, the State Water Board authorized a 30-day public comment period to address four distinct categories. The State Water Board received 14 public comment letters with 88 individual comments from interested parties and stakeholders regarding the permit reissuance.

The Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance Limited-Scope Response to Comments Catalog identifies the commenters and provides a detailed response to each individually cataloged comment; the Response to Comments Summary provides a summary response to similar comments.

Response to Comments Documents

Comment Letters

If you would like to request a copy of written public comments submitted to the Board on an item noticed for public comment, please send a request to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov, identifying the item as listed on the Notice or board meeting agenda by date, agenda item and number (if any). The Clerk of the Board will respond by sending a link to access them.



Overview

After the issuance of the draft Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance on May 28, 2021, the State Water Board received public comments from interested parties and stakeholders regarding the draft permit. The State Water Board received 75 public comment letters with an estimated 1200 individual comments.

The Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance Response to Comments Catalog identifies the commenters and provides a detailed response to each individually cataloged comment; the Response to Comments Summary provides a summary response to similar comments.

Response to Comments Documents

Comment Letters

  If you would like to request a copy of written public comments submitted to the Board on an item noticed for public comment, please send a request to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov, identifying the item as listed on the Notice or board meeting agenda by date, agenda item and number (if any). The Clerk of the Board will respond by sending a link to access them.



Public notice of preliminary staff draft of the statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit and virtual public workshops.


On September 2, 2022, a California Coastkeeper Alliance representative contacted Board Members Joaquin Esquivel, Dorene D’Adamo, Sean Maguire, Laurel Firestone, and Nichole Morgan to discuss concerns regarding the Ventura River Algae TMDL.

On September 1, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member Joaquin Esquivel to discuss concerns regarding the proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit which is being considered for adoption on September 8, 2022.

On August 31, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member Sean Maguire to discuss concerns regarding the proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit which is being considered for adoption on September 8, 2022.

On August 30, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member DeeDee D’Adamo to discuss concerns regarding the proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit which is being considered for adoption on September 8, 2022.

On August 29, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member Nichole Morgan to discuss concerns regarding the proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit which is being considered for adoption on September 8, 2022.

On August 23, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member Laurel Firestone to discuss concerns regarding the proposed Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit which is being considered for adoption on September 8, 2022.

On June 16, 2022, the California Coastkeeper Alliance representatives contacted Board Member Dorene D'Adamo to discuss nutrient-based pollutant numeric action levels, use of total suspended solids numeric effluent limitations, the regulator transition period, and what constitutes a violation of a TMDL-related NEL.

On June 13, 2022, the California Coastkeeper Alliance representatives contacted Board Member Sean Maguire to discuss nutrient-based pollutant numeric action levels, use of total suspended solids numeric effluent limitations, the regulator transition period, and what constitutes a violation of a TMDL-related NEL.

On May 26, 2022, Board Members Dorene D’Adamo and Sean Maguire joined State and Regional Water Board staff on several site visits to learn more about the implementation of statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit requirements.

On March 4, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel to discuss concerns regarding the draft Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance.

On March 2, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member Sean Maguire to discuss concerns regarding the draft Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance.

On February 25, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member Nichole Morgan to discuss concerns regarding the draft Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance.

On February 18, 2022, building industry stakeholders contacted Board Member Dorene D’Adamo to discuss concerns regarding the draft Statewide NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Reissuance.