NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permits -
1200-C Permit Application Guidance, Forms and Example Drawings

Sites Less Than Five Acres in Specific Jurisdictions: 1200-CN Coverage

In some local jurisdictions with eligible stormwater programs, construction activities that disturb less than five acres will be automatically covered under the 1200-CN permit. In a few jurisdictions, construction activities that disturb less than one acre are automatically covered. Information needed to determine if your project qualifies for the 1200-CN is available on the Construction Activities web page.

Sites Less Than One Acre: 1200-C Stormwater Discharge Permit Applications

Fact Sheet: Small Lot 1200-C Permit Coverage
This explains when a permit is required for construction projects that disturb less than one acre, and outlines how to obtain a permit.

A 1200-C permit is required for a construction site less than one acre, if it is part of a “common plan of development or sale” disturbing one or more acres. Examples of a large common development or sale include a subdivision, a business park, or industrial park. Individual builders, business owners and home owners must apply for the 1200-C if their construction is within a larger project.

However, small-lot construction sites within specific local government agencies’ jurisdictions will be managed through local codes and automatically covered under a NPDES 1200-CN Permit, not through the DEQ-administered 1200-C permit. See 1200-CN coverage below to determine if your project is within an eligible jurisdiction.

The DEQ Small Lot Construction Manual includes a template for the required Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. In almost all cases, this template can be used instead of developing a site-specific plan. A location map and site sketch are used to provide necessary site-specific details. Please see the manual for further details.

Small Lot NPDES 1200-C Application

Sites One Acre or More: 1200-C Stormwater Discharge Permit Applications

Fact Sheet: Applying for the 1200-C Construction Stormwater Permit
This outlines the steps all 1200-C permittees need to take to obtain a valid permit for construction projects that disturb one acre or more of land. (April 2011)

Forms

• NPDES 1200-C Permit Application



• Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS)



• Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Forms
  
• Name change and/or Permit Transfer for NPDES or WPCF Permit
• Notice of Termination

1200-CN Coverage

In some local jurisdictions with eligible stormwater programs, construction activities that disturb less than five acres will be automatically covered under the 1200-CN permit. In a few jurisdictions, construction activities that disturb less than one acre are automatically covered. Information needed to determine if your project qualifies for the 1200-CN is available on the Construction Activities web page.

Technical Assistance

Application and Forms Manual: administrative aspects and processes (including transfers and termination) and basic requirements

BMP Manual: a compilation of BMPs and how to implement and maintain them

Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) Manual: what goes into an ESCP, where to get information for the ESCP, strategies on selecting BMPs and how to write the ESCP

Example Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Drawings: a complete set of example drawings for a 1200-C permit (For best results, print on 11 x 17 paper)

If you have specific questions related to your project, please contact the DEQ regional office in your area or local jurisdiction acting as DEQ Agent.

1200-C requirements for discharges to 303(d) listed and TMDL-approved Waterbodies for Turbidity and Sediment (see Permit Guidance document for more information)

• Map of waterbodies
• Tool for determining whether your property is located within the boundaries of these waterbodies

EPA Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities < EPA National Menu of Stormwater Best Management Practices

Construction Industry Compliance Assistance web site
Provides concise plain language explanations of the federal environmental regulations that apply to the construction industry and links to state and local regulators. The site is supported by an EPA grant. Click here for a brief description of this web site.

 

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