STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

For
[Insert project name.]

Federal Aid No.:	[Insert no.]
ADOT Project No.:	[Insert no.]
ADOT District:	[Insert District Location]
Route:	[Insert no.]	Milepost (Start):	[Insert no.]	Milepost (End):	[Insert no.]
Latitude (Start):	[Insert degrees, minutes, seconds]	Latitude (End):	[Insert degrees, minutes, seconds]
Longitude (Start):	[Insert degrees, minutes, seconds]	Longitude (End):	[Insert degrees, minutes, seconds]

Submittal Date:
[Select Submittal Date.]

Identify Receiving Water:
[Select Applicable Text.]

Prepared by:
[Insert name.]
[Insert company/organization.]
[Insert street address.]
[Insert city, state zip code.]

Arizona Department of Transportation
207 S. 17th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3213

Click here to enter EPA and/or ADEQ Authorization Number(s).

Contents

List of Attachments	iv

Incorporated References	v

List of Abbreviations	vi

Contact Information / Responsible Parties	1

Owner	1

Operator	1

Stormwater Team	1

Erosion Control Coordinator (ECC)	2

Subcontractor	2

Site Evaluation, Assessment, and Planning	3

Project Location	3

Discharge Information	3

Receiving Waters	3

Nature of Construction Activity	4

Site Description	4

Sequence and Estimated Dates of Construction Activities	4

Installation of Stormwater Control Measures	4

Construction Disturbance Area	4

Site Soils and Potential for Erosion	4

Intended Use after the Notice of Termination Is Filed	5

Summary of Potential Pollutant Sources	5

Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges	5

Documentation of Compliance with Other Federal Requirements	7

Threatened and Endangered Species	7

Historic Preservation	7

Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control Requirements	7

Erosion and Sediment Controls	7

Natural Buffers or Equivalent Sediment Controls	7

Stormwater Control Measures	7

Erosion Controls	8

Sediment Controls	8

Run-On Management	9

Pollution Prevention	10

Non-Stormwater Discharges	10

Waste Management	11

Minimization of Dust	11

Minimization of Disturbance to Steep Slopes	11

Topsoil	12

Chemical Treatment	12

Dewatering Practices	12

Site Stabilization	12

Inspections	12

Scope of Inspections	13

Inspection Report Form	14

Corrective Actions	14

Requirements for Taking Corrective Action	14

Documentation and Reporting Requirements	15

Posting, SWPPP Review, and Making SWPPPs Available	15

Monitoring	16

Certification and Notification	17

List of Attachments

Attachment 1: Control-Measure Detail Sheets, Erosion and Pollution Control Manual (EPCM) Summary Sheets, Control Measure Index Sheet (CMIS)/Environmental, Permits, Issues and Commitments (EPIC) Sheet(s)

Attachment 2: Project Site Maps (State Location, Project Vicinity, and Design Segment) /Construction Sequence Schedule

Attachment 3: Copy of [Select Permit Type.]

Attachment 4: Notice of Intent, Authorization Certification, Notice of Termination Forms, Pre- and Post-Construction Photo Documentation Submitted to [Select Agency.]

Attachment 5: Construction Site Inspection Reports

Attachment 6: Contractor Certification/Agreements

Attachment 7: Rain Event Log and SWPPP Amendment Log

Attachment 8: [Select Title to Indicate Whether or Not Seed-Mix Records Are Applicable/Included.]

Attachment 9: Endangered Species and Historic Preservation Documentation

Attachment 10: Inspector’s Certification, Delegation of Authority and Training Log

Attachment 11: Spill Log and [Select Applicable Spill Plan Text]

Attachment 12: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [Select Permit Type.] Documentation

Attachment 13: [Select Title to Indicate Whether or Not Monitoring Sampling Analysis Plan Is Applicable/Included.]

Incorporated References

The following documents are made a part of this SWPPP by reference:

[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Project plans, specifications, and contract documents for [Insert project name] dated [Select date] approved or prepared by ADOT.
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. EPA. (Modified April 8, 2025). https://www.epa.gov/npdes/2022-construction-general-permit-cgp
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity to Protected Surface Waters. ADEQ. (August 29, 2025). https://azdeq.gov/AZPDES/CGP
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Guidelines for Highways on BLM and US Service Lands. ADOT. (Modified April 2019). https://azdot.gov/business/engineering-and-construction/roadway-engineering/roadway-design/guidelines-highways-bureau
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Post-Construction Best Management Practices Manual for Water Quality. ADOT. (Modified January 2016). https://azdot.gov/business/environmental-planning/water-resources/manuals-and-agreements-water-resources
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Erosion and Pollution Control Manual. ADOT. (Modified 2020). https://azdot.gov/business/environmental-planning/water-resources/manuals-and-agreements-water-resources
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Stored and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. ADOT. (Modified 2021). https://azdot.gov/business/contracts-and-specifications/specifications-pay-items-list
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Statewide Stormwater Management Plan. ADOT. (Revised September 2025). https://azdot.gov/business/environmental-planning/water-resources/stormwater-discharge-permit
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Monitoring Sampling and Analysis Plan for Construction Activities. ADOT. (January 2026). https://azdot.gov/business/environmental-planning/water-resources/construction-swppp-forms
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Arizona Department of Transportation Statewide Stormwater Discharge Permit. Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Individual Permit. ADEQ. (Modified May 13, 2022). https://azdot.gov/business/environmental-planning/water-resources/stormwater-discharge-permit
[Select “Yes” or “No.” Do not leave blank.]	Additional References [If “yes,” then insert applicable references here]

List of Abbreviations

ADEQ	Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

ADOT	Arizona Department of Transportation

AZCGP	Arizona Construction General Permit

AZPDES	Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

BMP	Best Management Practice/Control Measures

CMIS	Control Measure Index Sheet

CWA	Clean Water Act

EPCM	Erosion and Pollution Control Manual

ECC	Erosion Control Coordinator

Engineer	ADOT Engineer

EPA	Environmental Protection Agency of the United States

EPIC	Environmental, Permits, Issues, And Commitments (EPIC) Sheet

LEFJ	Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction

MS4	Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System

NOI	Notice of Intent

NOT	Notice of Termination

NPDES	National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

OAW	Outstanding Arizona Water

SWPP	Surface Water Protection Program

SWPPP	Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

USACE	United States Army Corps of Engineers

Disclaimer: This SWPPP Template was designed with the intent to provide guidance and a format for SWPPP development and to assist a SWPPP writer with necessary elements required under the EPA-CGP, ADEQ-CGP, and the requirements of ADOT. SWPPPs that do not meet all provisions of these permits and of ADOT are considered incomplete. Operating under an incomplete SWPPP is a violation of both the EPA and ADEQ permits and relevant ADOT contracts. It is the responsibility of the Contractor/Operator to include all correct and proper information, ensure accuracy based on bid documents, understand the EPA and ADEQ CGP requirements and create a document that meets regulatory compliance. ADEQ CGP Part 2.0 requires all operators to review all the conditions and requirements of the CGP, including the Standard Permit Conditions in Appendix B, before submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI). A SWPPP missing this disclaimer statement or a SWPPP with a disclaimer statement where one or both of the dated signatures from the SWPPP preparer and project ECC are missing will be considered incomplete and void. The SWPPP preparer is responsible for initial SWPPP compliance and the ECC is responsible for SWPPP compliance throughout project duration, as per ADOT specification 104.09. SWPPP Preparer: ___________________________ Date: _______________________________ ECC Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________________________

Contact Information / Responsible Parties

Owner
Company/Agency:	[Insert company/agency name].
Responsible Party:	[Insert applicable name/names]
Address:	[Insert address (Street, Suite/Unit/etc., City, State abbrev. zip code).]
Phone:	[Insert phone number (111-222-3333)]
E-Mail:	[Insert hyperlinked e-mail address]
Responsibilities:	Supervise and direct activities pertaining to this project.
Signature:	See Certification and Notification section at the end of this SWPPP
Operator
Company/Agency:	[Insert company/agency name]
Responsible Party:	[Insert applicable name/names]
Address:	[Insert address (Street, Suite/Unit/etc., City, State abbrev. zip code).]
Phone:	[Insert phone number (111-222-3333)]
E-Mail:	[Insert hyperlinked e-mail address]
Responsibilities:	Supervise and direct activities pertaining to this project.
Signature:	See Certification and Notification section at the end of this SWPPP
Stormwater Team
Company:	[Insert Company Name]
Qualified Person:	[Insert applicable name/names]
Address:	[Insert address (Street, Suite/Unit/etc., City, State abbrev. zip code)]
Phone:	[Insert phone number (111-222-3333)]
E-Mail:	[Insert hyperlinked e-mail address]
Responsibilities:	Compliance activities associated with this project (select all that apply): ☐ Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) upkeep ☐ The design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair of stormwater control measures ☐ Application and storage of treatment chemicals ☐ Conducting stormwater inspections ☐ Initiating and completing corrective actions
Signature:	See Form in Attachment 10

Erosion Control Coordinator (ECC)

The duly authorized representative from the Stormwater Team for this project is [Insert ECC name.]. The Delegation of Authority Form and documented experience is located in Attachment 10 of this SWPPP.

Name:	[Insert ECC name.]
Address:	[Insert ECC address (Street, Suite/Unit/etc., City, State abbrev. zip code).]
Telephone:	[Insert ECC phone number (111-222-3333).]
E-Mail Address:	[Insert hyperlinked ECC e-mail address.]
Responsibilities:	Supervise and direct activities pertaining to this project's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation and upkeep. This includes control measure installation and maintenance for stormwater and erosion control. Likewise, entails conducting regularly scheduled stormwater site inspections in accordance with the frequency required for compliance and rain event inspections.
Signature:	See Form in Attachment 10

Training

The ECC has met and understands the requirements of this permit and their specific responsibilities with respect to those requirements. The ECC has successfully completed the 16-hour ECC training class provided by the Associated General Contractors (Arizona Chapter) and refresher course (as applicable) and is knowledgeable in the principles and practice of erosion and sediment controls and pollution prevention. The ECC possesses the skills and training to assess conditions at the construction site that could impact stormwater quality as well as the effectiveness of any control measures selected to control the quality of stormwater discharges from the construction activity.

In addition, the ECC has documented experience equal to a minimum of 1 year from either of the following two categories:

Experience in the development and implementation of SWPPPs, as specified in the ADEQ CGP, or the EPA CGP for highway construction projects. The proposed ECC’s experience will demonstrate full-time responsibility for directly supervising construction personnel in the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of erosion control items.

Experience in revegetation or restoration of disturbed areas in environments similar to those on the project. Experience in temporary or permanent stabilization of disturbed areas will also be considered. The proposed ECC’s experience will demonstrate full-time responsibility for directly supervising personnel in temporary or permanent revegetation or restoration of disturbed areas.

[Select and customize the suggested text in this drop-down menu if your project is within ¼ mile of an OAW, Impaired, or Not-Attaining water or if your project is deemed “sensitive.”]

Subcontractor

The contractor shall provide adequate information to the contractor’s personnel, including employees of any subcontractors, to ensure that all personnel understand requirements of the applicable permits that are relevant to their job functions.

Site Evaluation, Assessment, and Planning

Project Location

Location:	[Insert address (Street, City, State abbrev. zip code).]
[Insert county location]

Discharge Information

This SWPPP has been prepared and will be implemented in accordance with good engineering practices and identifies potential sources of pollution that may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of stormwater discharges from the construction site. This SWPPP aims to ensure implementation of control measures that will be used to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges from the project site, assures compliance with the terms and conditions of the [Select applicable Construction General Permit type], and identifies the responsible party or parties for on-site SWPPP implementation. Project limits are located entirely within [Select applicable landownership type]. Project state, vicinity, and design maps can be found in Attachment 2.

The potential discharge(s) from this project will be wholly stormwater associated with earthmoving activities including the following: [Insert all applicable activities (geotechnical investigation, archaeological clearance, bridge construction, roadway construction, lane widening, etc.)].

Discharge points have been identified in the Project Site Map/Design Segments of Attachment 2 based on the CGP NOI/Approval Letter.

Outfall Name	Latitude	Longitude

Receiving Waters

The project may impact (reach) Waters of the United States/Protected Surface Waters of Arizona by receiving discharges, including sediment, from construction activities.

The closest receiving surface waters are [Use ADEQ MyDEQ System or USGS Maps to determine closest receiving waters and insert those determinations here.]. The closest named receiving water is [Insert name of closest receiving water.], being [Select applicable distance in miles.] to the [Select applicable compass direction.].

[Select applicable water-listing type. If both ADEQ and EPA Construction General Permits (CGPs) are applicable to your project, then select whichever is the more stringent language option from the drop-down list to satisfy requirements for both CGPs.]

[Select applicable TMDL text.]

The operator will control discharges from the site as necessary to not cause or contribute to an exceedance of an applicable surface water quality standard identified in Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) Title 18, Chapter 11, Article 1. If at any time the operator becomes aware, or ADEQ/EPA determines that the construction site’s discharge causes or contributes to an exceedance of an applicable surface water quality standard, the operator shall take corrective action as required in the CGP and document the corrective actions as required after coordination with the Engineer. Additionally, if the discharge of pollutants is to a WOTUS protected surface water that is listed as impaired, not-attaining, or an Outstanding Arizona Water (OAW) , then the operator will report the corrective actions to ADEQ/EPA on or before 30 calendar days (from the date of the incident).

[Select applicable MS4 discharge text.]

Nature of Construction Activity

[Insert project-specific text regarding construction activity.]

Site Description

The purpose of this project is [Insert concise description of project purpose.]

Sequence and Estimated Dates of Construction Activities

This project has scheduled the installation of temporary and permanent controls as specified in the [Select applicable Construction General Permit type.]. The schedule below includes the sequence of construction for each 750,000-square-foot subarea and a detailed description to indicate major activities sequenced with the implementation of construction site control measures, including:

[Select start date.] to [Select end date.]	Project start and finish dates

[Select start date.] to [Select end date.]	Contractor Off-Site (Demobilization)

The Operator will initiate construction activities in accordance with the schedule above, as well as with the construction sequence schedule illustrated in Attachment 2.

[Select applicable agency-specific project duration. If both ADEQ and EPA Construction General Permits (CGPs) are applicable to your project, then select whichever is the more stringent language option from the drop-down list to satisfy requirements for both CGPs.]

Installation of Stormwater Control Measures

This project will complete installation of control measures before each phase of earth disturbance has begun when feasible and as identified in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Implementation Schedule (Attachment 2). In the event that it is infeasible to install one or more control measures prior to earth-disturbing construction activity, the Operator will install these controls as soon as possible. Following the installation of these initial control measures, other controls planned for this portion of the site and described in this SWPPP must be installed and made operational as soon as conditions on the site allow. This requirement does not apply to the earth disturbance associated with the actual installation of these controls.

Construction Disturbance Area

Total Combined Site Area:

[Insert acreage (0.0 acres).]

Total Area Disturbed:

[Insert acreage (0.0 acres).]

Estimate of Percent Impervious:

Before Construction: [Insert percentage (0.0%).]

After Construction: [Insert percentage (0.0%).]

Site Soils and Potential for Erosion

Surface Soils

[Insert applicable text regarding surface soils in the project area.]

Information on subsurface soils can be obtained from https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/ or from project Special Provisions if applicable.

Intended Use after the Notice of Termination Is Filed

The intended use of the project site after construction activities have ceased will be [Insert applicable roadway] infrastructure managed by [Insert applicable maintenance jurisdiction] as part of the MS4. Repair and maintenance are subject to separate permitting after construction has been accepted by ADOT along with partner government agencies.

[Insert applicable intended use.].

Post-construction stormwater management control measures and maintenance requirements that will be installed during the construction process to control pollutants in stormwater discharges after construction has been completed include the following:

[Insert applicable type of stormwater control measure.] to be cleaned of sediment on the [Insert applicable maintenance schedule.]

Summary of Potential Pollutant Sources

Project Location	Pollutant Source	Pollutant Type	Control Measure
[Insert location (e.g., Station 0000+00–0000+00, Staging Yard).]	[Select applicable pollutant source.]	[Select applicable pollutant type.]	[Select applicable control measure.]

Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges

Project Location	Non-Stormwater Discharge Type	Control Measure
[Insert location (e.g., Station 0000+00–0000+00, Staging Yard).]	[Select applicable non-stormwater discharge type.]	[Select applicable control measure.]

Site Maps

Design drawings provided in bid sets are considered insufficient to meet permit and site plan requirements; thus, additional maps have been added to maintain compliance. See attachment 2 for state location, project vicinity, and project site maps. These maps illustrate and include the following:

“Yes” or “N/A”
☐ ☐	Boundaries of the property and of the locations where construction will occur.
☐ ☐	Locations where earth-disturbing activities will occur, noting any phasing of construction activities and each 750,000 ft2 sub area.
☐ ☐	Approximate slopes before and after major grading activities. Identify areas of steep slopes (i.e., 15% grade as defined by the permit).
☐ ☐	Locations where sediment, soil, or other construction materials will be stockpiled.
☐ ☐	Locations of any crossings of receiving waters.
☐ ☐	Locations where stormwater or allowable non-stormwater will be discharged to surface waters (including wetlands and dry washes). [Select applicable text regarding whether or not any dry washes are within the project limits.] [Select applicable text regarding whether or not any wetlands are within the project limits.]
☐ ☐	Designated points on the site where vehicles will exit onto paved roads.
☐ ☐	Locations of structures and other impervious surfaces upon completion of construction.
☐ ☐	Locations of construction support activity areas covered by this SWPPP.
☐ ☐	Locations of drywells that exist on, or near your site. [Select applicable text regarding whether or not any on-site registered drywells are within the project limits.]
☐ ☐	Indicate which waterbodies are listed as Impaired, Not-Attaining, OAW, Tier 2, Tier 2.5, and Tier 3.
☐ ☐	The boundary lines of any natural buffer areas (see Erosion and Sediment Controls section of the SWPPP) including 50-foot undisturbed natural buffer(s) required by the CGP.
☐ ☐	Areas of federally listed critical habitat within the site and/or at discharge locations, if applicable (applicable only under EPA CGP).
☐ ☐	Topography of the site, existing vegetative cover (e.g., forest, pasture, pavement, structures), and drainage pattern(s) of stormwater and allowable non-stormwater flow onto, over, and from the site property before and after major grading activities (use arrows to show which way stormwater will flow).
☐ ☐	Locations of any storm drain inlets on the site and in the immediate vicinity of the site.
☐ ☐	Locations of potential pollutant-generating and waste disposal activities (roll-off dumpsters, concrete washouts, trash bins, etc.). [Select applicable text regarding whether or not any waste-disposal areas are within the project limits.]
☐ ☐	Areas not to be disturbed, including trees and boundaries of environmentally sensitive areas and buffer zones to be preserved.
☐ ☐	Locations of temporary and permanent stormwater control measures identified in the SWPPP.
☐ ☐	Locations where soil stabilization practices are expected to occur.
☐ ☐	Locations of stormwater and allowable non-stormwater discharge (outfalls) to a receiving water and to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). Use arrows to indicate discharge location. Where receiving waters and/or MS4s receiving stormwater will not fit on the plan sheet, an additional map will be provided with such outfalls that displays: (1) Outfall location and (2) Distance from construction site.
☐ ☐	Areas where final stabilization has been accomplished and no further construction-phase permit requirements apply, as required by the CGP prior to submitting the NOT.
☐ ☐	Areas where temporary stabilization or permanent stabilization of disturbed areas within 50-feet of a protected surface water that is a WOTUS and is listed as impaired or not-attaining, or an OAW that must be stabilized within seven (7) calendar days.

Documentation of Compliance with Other Federal Requirements

Threatened and Endangered Species

[Select applicable agency-specific T&E documentation text. If both ADEQ and EPA Construction General Permits (CGPs) are applicable to your project, then select whichever is the more stringent language option from the drop-down list to satisfy requirements for both CGPs.]

The EPIC sheet contains a summary of environmental commitments related to biology, cultural, etc. The EPIC sheet is included in Attachment 1.

Historic Preservation

[Select project-specific text regarding historic preservation documentation.]

Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control Requirements

[Select applicable text regarding whether or not subsurface water practices will be used for your project.]

Erosion and Sediment Controls

Natural Buffers or Equivalent Sediment Controls

Undisturbed, natural buffers and/or equivalent erosion and sediment controls are required when a protected surface water or lake is located within 50 feet of the project’s construction activities, as per the CGP.

[Select applicable text regarding whether or not natural buffers or other sediment controls will be used for your project.]

Stormwater Control Measures

This SWPPP is designed to identify potential sources of pollutants and describe control measures to be implemented at the construction site. Proper selection, installation, and maintenance of structural control measures per the manufacturers’ specifications and good engineering practices will be performed in order for control measures to remain functional and effective. A combination of erosion and sediment control measures has been designed and will be implemented to keep sediment in place and to capture sediment to the extent practicable before it leaves the site.

The use of erosion controls and velocity dissipation devices within and along the length of any constructed stormwater conveyance channel, and at any outlet to provide a non-erosive flow velocity is required by the CGP.

Installation of sediment control/perimeter control measures will be performed before upgradient land is disturbed. Temporary control measures will not be removed until final stabilization is achieved. Activities have been phased or sequenced to minimize the area of disturbance at any one time.

Erosion and sediment control measures identified for this project are cross referenced for detail, inspection, maintenance, and appropriate applications in Attachment 1 of this SWPPP via the control measure detail number (EC-1, SC-1, etc.) and are identifiable on the site maps by the same identification number.

The following control measures are detailed in the ADOT Erosion and Pollution Control Manual (EPCM) and, as such, have been selected to be used on this project to address stormwater and allowable non-stormwater discharges. Control measures will remain in effective operating condition during permit coverage, that is, until final stabilization is met, and are protected from activities that would reduce their effectiveness. Removal of temporary control measures will be completed prior to submittal of the NOT.

Erosion Controls

Erosion control (soil stabilization) consists of preparing the soil surface and applying Stormwater Control Measures or combinations thereof to disturbed soil areas. Temporary soil stabilization shall be applied to disturbed soil areas of construction projects per plans, details, specifications, and applicable Construction General and/or ADOT permits. Erosion control measures are the first line of defense and will be utilized to retain soil in place. The erosion control measures for this project will include the following practices. Additional control measure descriptions can be found in Attachment 1.

[Below is the full suite of erosion control measures. Select any measures that are applicable to your project. If your project requires a nonstandard control measure, then use the “Other” category to number and describe such measure. Choose “N/A” for measures not used. Only print and insert the control measures APPLICABLE TO YOUR PROJECT into Attachment 1. DELETE these instructions when finished with the stormwater controls section.]

EC-1	Preservation of Existing Vegetation

EC-2	Minibenches and Slope Roughening

EC-3	Mulch Cover

EC-4	Seeding

EC-5	Geotextiles/Erosion Control Blankets

EC-6	Soil Binders

EC-7	Crown Ditch

EC-[Insert no.] Other [Insert other measure text, as applicable.]

Sediment Controls

Sediment controls are back-up control measures that keep sediment from leaving the construction site. Construction (temporary) sediment control practices include those measures that intercept and slow or detain the flow of stormwater to allow sediment to be trapped and settle. Sediment controls are the second line of defense, rely on them to capture sediment on site. Sediment controls will not be positioned in such a way as to impede or encroach upon any water of the US, without prior authorization by another Clean Water Act permit, such as Section 404. The sediment control measures for this project will include the following practices. Additional control measure descriptions can be found in Attachment 1.

[Below is the full suite of erosion control measures. Select any measures that are applicable to your project. If your project requires a nonstandard control measure, then use the “Other” category to number and describe such measure. Choose “N/A” for measures not used. Only print and insert the control measures APPLICABLE TO YOUR PROJECT into Attachment 1. DELETE these instructions when finished with the stormwater controls section.]

SC-1	Sediment Control Berms

SC-2	Silt Fence

SC-3	Sediment Traps

SC-4	Sediment Basins

SC-5	Sediment Wattles

SC-6	Sediment Logs

SC-7	Gravel Bag Protection

SC-8	Storm Drain Inlet Protection

SC-9	Curb Inlet Protection

SC-10	Stabilized Construction Entrance

SC-11	Stabilized Construction Roadway

SC-12	Compost Sock

SC-13	Rock Berm

SC-14	Pipe Inlet Protection

SC-[Insert no.] Other [Insert other measure text, as applicable.]

Run-On Management

Off-site areas have the potential to direct flow onto the construction site, especially through natural drainage areas identified in Attachment 2 at the construction staging area and on freshly constructed cut/fill slopes. The run-on management control measures will not impede flows in banked areas of natural drainage areas and will allow any flows in the existing natural drainage areas’ unimpeded flow(s). Run-on management from off-site flows may be used on this project where flows from municipal drainage or unnamed natural drainage areas may occur. The entire perimeter of the project is susceptible to sheet flow run-on occurrences. Overland flows from off-site areas will be diverted or otherwise slowed/filtered through the use of control measures listed below to account for off-site contributions of stormwater and non-stormwater flows. The run-on management measures for this project will include the following practices. Additional control measure descriptions can be found in Attachment 1.

[Below is the full suite of erosion control measures. Select any measures that are applicable to your project. If your project requires a nonstandard control measure, then use the “Other” category to number and describe such measure. Choose “N/A” for measures not used. Only print and insert the control measures APPLICABLE TO YOUR PROJECT into Attachment 1. DELETE these instructions when finished with the stormwater controls section.]

RC-1	Earth Dikes/Drainage Swales and Lined Ditches

RC-2	Cut to Fill Slope Transitions

RC-3	Erosion Protection at Structures

RC-4	Rock Outlet Protection/Velocity Dissipation Devices

RC-5	Slope Drains

RC-6	Check Dam

RC-[Insert no.] Other [Insert other measure text, as applicable.]

Pollution Prevention

Pollution prevention measures include non-structural practices designed to ensure a clean and orderly site and to reduce the possibility of contaminants and chemical pollutants from being introduced into the work area and off-site. Pollution prevention procedures will be implemented to prevent litter, construction debris, and construction chemicals exposed to stormwater from becoming a pollutant source in stormwater discharges. These procedures include storage practices to minimize exposure of the materials to stormwater and spill prevention and response practices. The pollution prevention measures for this project will include the following practices. Additional control measure descriptions can be found in Attachment 1.

[Below is the full suite of erosion control measures. Select any measures that are applicable to your project. If your project requires a nonstandard control measure, then use the “Other” category to number and describe such measure. Choose “N/A” for measures not used. Only print and insert the control measures APPLICABLE TO YOUR PROJECT into Attachment 1. DELETE these instructions when finished with the stormwater controls section.]

PP-1	Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning

PP-2	Vehicle and Equipment Fueling

PP-3	Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

PP-4	Street Sweeping and Vacuuming

PP-5	Material Delivery and Storage

PP-6	Material Use

PP-7	Stockpile Management

PP -8	Spill Prevention and Control

PP-9	Sanitary Waste

PP-[Insert no.] Other [Insert other measure text, as applicable.]

Non-Stormwater Discharges

Non-stormwater management control measures are source control measures intended to prevent pollution by limiting or reducing potential pollutants at the source before they come in contact with stormwater. The non-stormwater management control measures for this project will include the following practices. Additional control measure descriptions can be found in Attachment 1.

[Below is the full suite of erosion control measures. Select any measures that are applicable to your project. If your project requires a nonstandard control measure, then use the “Other” category to number and describe such measure. Choose “N/A” for measures not used. Only print and insert the control measures APPLICABLE TO YOUR PROJECT into Attachment 1. DELETE these instructions when finished with the stormwater controls section.]

NS-1	Water Conservation Practices

NS-2	Dewatering Operations

NS-3	Paving and Milling Operations

NS-4	Temporary Stream Crossings

NS-5	Water Diversion

NS-6	Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent to Water

NS-7	Material and Equipment Use Over Watercourses

NS-[Insert no.] Other [Insert other measure text, as applicable.]

Waste Management

Waste management procedures will be used to prevent stormwater or other pollutant source discharges into existing washes and waters from being exposed to waste associated with construction activities. Waste management control measures also prevent pollution by limiting or reducing potential pollutants at the source before they come into contact with stormwater. The waste management control measures for this project will include the following practices. Additional control measure descriptions can be found in Attachment 1.

[Below is the full suite of erosion control measures. Select any measures that are applicable to your project. If your project requires a nonstandard control measure, then use the “Other” category to number and describe such measure. Choose “N/A” for measures not used. Only print and insert the control measures APPLICABLE TO YOUR PROJECT into Attachment 1. DELETE these instructions when finished with the stormwater controls section.]

WM-1	Solid Waste Management

WM-2	Hazardous Waste Management

WM-3	Contaminated Soil Management

WM-4	Concrete Waste Management

WM-5	Liquid Waste Management

WM-[Insert no.] Other [Insert other measure text, as applicable.]

Minimization of Dust

[Select applicable text regarding whether or not earth-disturbing activity will require dust permitting and control measures]

Minimization of Disturbance to Steep Slopes

[Select applicable text regarding slope disturbance.]

Topsoil

Soil compaction will be minimized where not required by civil construction and, unless infeasible, topsoil will be preserved for use in seeding for stabilization.

[Select applicable text regarding whether or not topsoil will be preserved/restored.]

Soil Compaction

This project will systematically excavate soils and have soil piles for temporary storage. Upon completion of the project, soil piles will be redistributed in the project area and may be compacted where fill and ground shaping are engineered. Reclaimed water may be used for dust control, soil compaction, or landscape irrigation if a valid reuse permit is obtained and there are no discharges of reclaimed water off-site. In the case that reclaimed water is used, a Valid Reuse Permit will be included in Attachment [X], and there are no discharges of reclaimed water off-site. Discharge of any non-stormwater, except for emergency fire-fighting activities, is not allowed under the ADEQ-CGP unless specifically authorized by ADEQ when the project is within ¼ of a mile upstream of an OAW, or an Impaired or Not-Attaining water.

[Select applicable text regarding whether or not soil-compaction criteria will be included for your project.]

Chemical Treatment

Polymers, flocculants, or other anionic or cationic treatment chemicals designed to treat stormwater for turbidity prior to discharge requires justification and, in some cases, preapproval from ADEQ/EPA prior to their use. Use and storage of these chemicals on-site other than for treating stormwater for turbidity prior to discharge is identified in the Potential Pollutant Source section and is accordingly subject to appropriate control measures.

[Select applicable agency-specific text regarding chemical treatments. If both ADEQ and EPA Construction General Permits (CGPs) are applicable to your project, then select whichever is the more stringent language option from the drop-down list to satisfy requirements for both CGPs.]

Dewatering Practices

Dewatering practices include discharging groundwater or accumulated stormwater that is removed from excavations, trenches, foundations, vaults, or other similar points of accumulation when such waters are first effectively managed by appropriate controls and are therefore deemed uncontaminated. These uncontaminated, non-turbid dewatering waters can be discharged without being routed through a second control measure. Other permits may apply and are included in Attachments [X].

[Select applicable text regarding whether or not dewatering practices will be used for your project]

Site Stabilization

[Select applicable agency-specific text regarding site stabilization. If both ADEQ and EPA Construction General Permits (CGPs) are applicable to your project, then select whichever is the more stringent language option from the drop-down list to satisfy requirements for both CGPs.]

Inspections

The Contractor’s Erosion Control Coordinator (ECC) will serve as the stormwater inspector, being the qualified person to perform inspections. The ECC will have primary responsibility and significant authority for the implementation, inspection, maintenance, and amendments to the approved SWPPP in accordance with ADOT Specifications. The ECC will, at all times, be aware of the contractor’s work activities, schedule, and effect on the work on the environment, and will, at any time, be accessible to direct the contractor’s personnel to replace or repair sediment or erosion control measures as necessary.

Scope of Inspections

Control measures will be inspected to verify the effectiveness of control measures in disturbed areas and material storage areas, ingress/egress points, discharge points, and potentially affected protected receiving waters. For discharge points that are inaccessible, inspection of downstream locations should occur, where practicable. Inspections will review the following:

Structural controls identified in the SWPPP to ensure they are in place and functioning as intended. Repair, replace, or maintain any controls as necessary in accordance with the CGP;

The effectiveness of non-structural controls and practices (such as good housekeeping practices and pollution prevention measures);

Areas of the site used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation;

Locations where new or modified control measures are necessary to meet the requirements of the CGP;

Locations where vehicles and equipment enter or exit the site for evidence of tracking sediment, debris, and other pollutants onto and off the site;

Site conditions for evidence of, or the potential for, pollutants entering the municipal separate storm sewer system;

The presence of conditions that could lead to spills, leaks, or other accumulations of pollutants on the site;

Accessible discharge locations or discharge points to ascertain whether erosion and sediment control measures are effective in preventing significant impacts to protected receiving waters;

Where discharge locations are inaccessible, nearby downstream locations to the extent that the inspections are practicable;

Locations where temporary stabilization measures have been implemented; and

When a discharge is occurring during an inspection, observe and note the physical characteristics (i.e., color, odor, clarity, floating, settled, or suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, and other obvious indicators of stormwater pollutants). In addition, when there is no discharge, examine each discharge location for evidence of erosion, sedimentation and other pollutants, and the presence of current (and indications of prior) discharges and the source.

When possible, an inspection will be conducted before a predicted precipitation event. Inspections will be performed as outlined below to confirm that control measures are functional. Based on the inspection results, the SWPPP may be revised.

[Select applicable agency-specific text regarding inspection frequency. If both ADEQ and EPA Construction General Permits (CGPs) are applicable to your project, then select whichever is the more stringent language option from the drop-down list to satisfy requirements for both CGPs.]

Note: Within 24 hours of the occurrence of a "storm event" means that you must conduct an inspection within 24 hours once a storm event has produced the triggering inches of precipitation within a 24-hour period (refer to the rain event totals requiring an inspection under the applicable CGP (i.e., 0.50 or 0.25 inches)), even if the storm event is still continuing. If there is a storm event at your site that continues for multiple days, and each day of the storm produces the triggering inches or more of rain, you must conduct an inspection within 24 hours of the first day of the storm and within 24 hours after the end of the storm.

At a minimum, the ECC will conduct a site inspection in accordance with the schedule above and, when necessary, perform additional inspections before and/or during predicted storm events, and conduct spot inspections to ensure control measures will be effective.

[Select applicable storm-event recorder] is used to determine if a storm event has occurred on the project site. Rainfall events measuring 0.25 inches or greater will be recorded in the Rain Event Log and recorded in Attachment 7.

For each inspection, the ECC will use the Stormwater Inspection Form provided in Attachment 5. The ECC will look for evidence of, or potential for, pollutants entering the drainage system at accessible discharge points or at nearby downstream locations if discharge points are inaccessible. The ECC will observe erosion and sedimentation controls for effectiveness and document any repairs or improvements required for compliance.

Inspection Report Form

Copies of the completed and signed Stormwater Inspection Form will be inserted into the SWPPP in chronological order within 7 calendar days of the inspection and retained on-site in the SWPPP file.

Corrective Actions

Corrective actions are actions taken to modify or replace any control measure that failed to meet the conditions of the CGP. Routine maintenance or repairs are not considered corrective actions.

Requirements for Taking Corrective Action

The ECC must complete corrective actions in accordance with the deadlines specified in this Part. In corrective action circumstances, you must immediately take reasonable steps to minimize or prevent the discharge of pollutants until a permanent solution is installed and made operational including cleaning up any contaminated surfaces so that the material will not discharge in subsequent storm events.

Should the Engineer determine that the SWPPP is not being properly implemented, the contractor will be notified in writing of such deficiencies. The contractor’s ECC shall fully implement, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the requirements of the approved SWPPP within three working days.

On the same day a condition requiring corrective action is discovered, the Operator shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent the discharge of pollutants until a permanent solution is installed and made operational. However, if the problem is identified when it is too late in the workday to initiate a corrective action, the corrective action shall be initiated on the following workday unless the condition poses imminent endangerment to human health or the environment, in which case the Operator shall take immediate action.

Any control measures or repairs required must be made operational or be completed in accordance with the timeframe provided by the Engineer. If it is infeasible to complete the necessary repairs or installation of controls within this timeframe, the SWPPP will include the following information:

The reason it is infeasible to complete the installation or repair in accordance with the timeframe provided by the Engineer; and

The schedule for installing and making the control measure(s) operational as soon as practicable after this timeframe.

Any corrective actions that result in changes to any of the control measures or procedures will be documented in the SWPPP within 7 calendar days of completing the corrective action work (see Corrective Action Report). Corrective Action Reports will be provided to ADEQ within 30 calendar days if the construction site is within ¼ of a mile of an Impaired or Not-Attaining water or OAW.

Should any corrective measures required in the CGP not be completed within the time periods specified therein, the Engineer will notify the contractor in writing. The contractor’s ECC shall complete all required corrective measures within two calendar days of such notification, except that direct inflows of sediment into a watercourse shall be corrected within 24 hours.

Should the Engineer determine that routine maintenance of the project’s Control Measures is not being adequately performed, the contractor will be notified in writing. Within three working days, the contractor’s ECC shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, that such steps have been taken to correct the problem.

For any of the following conditions on site, the ECC must install a new or modified control and make it operational, or complete the repair, in accordance with the time frame given by the Engineer.

A necessary control measure was never installed, was installed incorrectly, or was not installed in accordance with the requirements in the CGP;

A stormwater control needs to be repaired or replaced (beyond required routine maintenance);

One of the prohibited discharges listed in the CGP is occurring or has occurred;

ADEQ or the EPA determines that revisions to the control measures are necessary to meet the requirements of the CGP; or

A discharge is causing an exceedance of an applicable surface water quality standard.

If it is infeasible to complete the installation or repair within the given timeframe, you must document in your records why it is infeasible. A schedule to install or modify the control measure must be documented and made operational as soon as practical.

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

The following inspection, monitoring, and certification records will be complete and up-to-date and retained in the SWPPP unless otherwise specified.

A copy of the CGP(s) (Attachment 3).

A copy of the NOI submitted to ADEQ and/or the EPA, and any correspondence exchanged between the Operator and the regulator specific to coverage under this permit (Attachment 4).

A copy of the authorization certificate received from ADEQ and or the EPA (Attachment 4).

Identification of any municipality that received a copy of the authorization certificate (see Receiving Waters section of this SWPPP).

Copies of any other agreements with any state, local, LEFJ, or federal agencies that would affect the provisions or implementation of the SWPPP (Attachment 6).

Descriptions and dates of any incidents of significant spills, leaks, or other releases that resulted in discharges of pollutants in stormwater (Attachment 11).

Documentation of repairs of structural control measures, including the date(s) of discovery of areas in need of repair/replacement, date(s) that the structural control measure(s) returned to full function, and the justification for any extended repair schedules (Attachment 7).

Inspection Reports (Attachment 5).

Posting, SWPPP Review, and Making SWPPPs Available

The authorization number(s) must be posted in a conspicuous location near the main entrance of the construction site (for linear projects, near the entrance where most of the construction activity is occurring). For this project, the authorization number(s) will be posted near [Insert location.].

The site-specific SWPPP will be on-site [Select site-specific location of SWPPP.] whenever construction or support activities are actively underway, and will be available to the [Select ADEQ, EPA, or both.] or to any other federal, state, tribal, or local authority having jurisdiction over the project at any reasonable time (generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Monitoring

[Select applicable monitoring text regarding whether or not your project is within ¼ mile of a listed OAW or an Impaired or Not-Attaining Water, or whether the project is within ¼ mile but has no potential to discharge to the listed waterbody or to contribute to the listed impairment.]

[Select applicable monitoring text regarding if sampling is required.]

Certification and Notification

Operator Certification

As Owner/Operator of the [Insert project name.], “I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”

Company:	[Insert applicable company name.]
Name:	[Insert applicable responsible-party name.]
Title:	[Insert applicable title.]

[Select certification date.]
Operator’s Signature	Date Certified

ADOT Approval and Certification of the SWPPP

“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”

Project Name:	[Insert project name.]
Federal Aid No.:	[Insert Fed Aid no.]
ADOT Project No.: ADOT Engineer’s Name:	[Insert applicable ADOT project no.] [Engineer’s name.]

[Select approval date.]
ADOT Engineer’s Signature ADOT Engineer’s Phone Number: [Insert applicable phone no. (111-222-3333).]	Date Approved

Control-Measure Detail Sheets, Erosion and Pollution Control Manual (EPCM) Summary Sheets, Control Measure Index Sheet (CMIS)/Environmental, Permits, Issues and Commitments (EPIC) Sheet(s)

Project Site Maps (State Location, Project Vicinity, and Design Segment)/Construction Sequence Schedule

Construction Sequence Schedule

Copy of [Select Permit Type.]

Notice of Intent, Authorization Certification, Notice of Termination Forms, Pre- and Post-Construction Photo Documentation Submitted to [Select Agency.]

Construction Site Inspection Reports

Contractor Certification/Agreements

Rain Event Log and SWPPP Amendment Log

[Select Title to Indicate Whether or Not Seed-Mix Records Are Applicable/Included.]

Endangered Species and Historic Preservation Documentation

Inspector’s Certification, Delegation of Authority, and Training Log

Spill Log and [Select Applicable Spill Plan Text]

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [Select Permit Type.] Documentation

[Select Title to Indicate Whether or Not Monitoring Sampling Analysis Plan Is Applicable/Included.]

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