1. Do I need a stormwater permit? How do I apply?
   As of March 10, 2003 in order to discharge stormwater from a construction site, all construction projects that disturb 1 acre or more of land must have either:
   • an individual stormwater permit, or
   • coverage under one of Illinois's general permits.
   Disturbance includes, but is not limited to soil disturbance, clearing, grading, and excavation. Operators of sites disturbing less than one acre are also required to obtain a permit if their activity is part of a "larger common plan of development or sale" with a planned disturbance of one acre or greater.

   To apply for an individual permit or for coverage under a statewide general permit you must file an application with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency prior to commencement of your construction activities.

   In addition to these statewide rules, you may be required to meet additional local stormwater and erosion control regulations. Check with your city or county government to determine if additional local rules apply to your construction project.

2. Where can I find permit application forms and instructions?
   
   • General Storm Water NPDES Permit For Construction Activities:Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Changes to Sites/Projects after a Notice of Intent has been Filed
   • Notice of Termination for Construction
   • Notice of Intent for Construction
   • Incidence of Non-Compliance for Construction

3. Where can I find a copy of the General Permit?
   • General Storm Water Permit for Construction Activities
     
     • Permit effective date: 8/11/2008; Permit expiration date: 06/31/2013

4. Whom should I contact for more information?
   

5. Where can I find stormwater training resources?
   CICA Stormwater Training Resource Locator

6. Where can I get more information for Illinois?
   • General Stormwater Information
   • Construction Stormwater Information
   • Industrial Stormwater Information
   • No Erosion & Sediment Control homepage was found for Illinois.
   • Non-point source pollution control
   • Watershed
   • TMDL Information

7. Where can I find additional stormwater compliance resources?
   
   • Information on General Storm Water NPDES Permit For Construction Activities
     

8. Local Government Contacts
   • City of Chicago Dept of Water Management: Michael Foley
   • Madison County Dept of Planning : Jack Minner

Last state review and update for IL: 11/6/2009

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