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Storm Water Management Process for Construction Projects

When a project is proposed on the Campus, stormwater management is an integral part of the planning and development. With the development comes a need to manage stormwater runoff, and be in conformance with the Stormwater Management Policy.

University staff meet with the project consultant to review the stormwater requirements of the policy. The consultant will prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that addresses the requirements of the University and the DEC General Permit. During this process, the DEC is notified of the project by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) that alerts them that a disturbance will be performed and stormwater management will be addressed. The SWPPP will contain methods and calculation for stormwater quality and quantity controls. The use of green infrastructure is required when applicable for the treatment and disposal of stormwater runoff. The University reviews and approves the stormwater treatment method, known as the post construction practice. Included in the design is the operation and maintenance for the practice..

After construction is finished, the DEC is notified that the project is completed by filing of a Notice of Termination. From this period on, the University is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the practice.