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 North Carolina'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 Department of Environment and Natural Resources 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?
   
   • Information and Instructions

3. Where can I find a copy of the General Permit?
   • General Stormwater Permit for Large and Small Construction Sites (Phases I and II) (NCG010000, 10/1/01)
     
     • Permit effective date: 10/3/2006; Permit expiration date: 12/31/2009

4. Who is the authority for Indian Country?
   
   • EPA is the Permitting Authority. Indian Country construction activities in Region 4 must use this Region 4 Construction General Permit.
   • Region 4 Construction General Permit
     

5. Whom should I contact for more information?
   SWRL hint: Contact your Permit Coordination Office.

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

7. Where can I get more information for North Carolina?
   • General Stormwater Information
   • Stormwater, Erosion & Sediment Control homepage for North Carolina
   • Watershed
   • TMDL Information

8. Where can I find additional stormwater compliance resources?
   
   • Plan Early for Stormwater in your New Development Fact Sheet
     
   • Stormwater Site Planning Guidance Manual
     
   • Maintaining Wet Detention Ponds Fact Sheet
     
   • Inspection Log: Stormwater Inspections for General Permit NCG010000 – Land Disturbing Activities
     
   • Discharge Monitoring Report: Stormwater Inspections for General Permit NCG010000 - Land Disturbing Activities
     
   • Stormwater Documents
     
   • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) Tools
     
   • North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources List of Storm Water BMP and Site Planning Manuals
     

9. Local Government Contacts
   • City of Wilmington: Richard King
   • Raleigh DPW: Carl Dawson

Last state review and update for NC: 11/5/2009

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