Resources
Regulatory Links
Direct links to federal agencies, state environmental departments, permit portals, and professional standards organizations — curated for construction professionals.
Federal Regulatory Bodies
The primary federal program governing stormwater discharges. Find Construction General Permit info, NOI requirements, and compliance guides.
Submit your Notice of Intent electronically to obtain coverage under the federal Construction General Permit.
Search for inspection records, violations, and enforcement actions by facility or location.
Required for construction activities that discharge dredged or fill material into waters of the US.
State Environmental Agencies
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. TXR150000 Construction General Permit, NOI filing, and compliance resources.
State Water Resources Control Board. File California construction stormwater permits and manage your SWPPP online.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection. State NPDES permit program for construction stormwater discharges.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. Construction general permit, NOI requirements, and BMP guidance.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. AZPDES Construction General Permit and permit application system.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. NPDES stormwater permits for construction activities statewide.
Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Land disturbance permits and NPDES construction stormwater general permits.
Industry Standards & Best Practices
Professional organization for erosion and sediment control practitioners. Standards, certifications, and technical resources.
Certification board for CPESC credentialing — the industry standard for SWPPP practitioners.
California-specific BMP handbooks, stormwater manuals, and construction site stormwater management resources.
EPA's technical guidance on construction site BMPs — selecting and maintaining erosion and sediment controls.