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 Texas'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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 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?
   
   • On-line application and termination forms.
   • Low Rainfall Erosivity Waiver for Qualifying Small Construction Activities

3. Where can I find a copy of the General Permit?
   • Stormwater Permit Associated with Construction Activities (TXR150000)
     
     • Permit effective date: 3/5/2008; Permit expiration date: 3/5/2013

4. Who is the authority for Indian Country?
   
   • EPA is the permitting authority on most land in Indian Country. In areas where EPA is the permitting authority, operators must meet the requirements of the EPA Construction General Permit (CGP).

5. Whom should I contact for more information?
   SWRL hint: Contact the Storm Water and Pretreatment Team.

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

7. Where can I get more information for Texas?
   • General Stormwater Information
   • Construction Stormwater Information
   • Industrial Stormwater Information
   • No Erosion & Sediment Control homepage was found for Texas.
   • Watershed
   • TMDL Information

8. Where can I find additional stormwater compliance resources?
   
   • Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities: Am I Regulated?
     
   • Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities That Disturb Less Than 1 Acre
     
   • Renewed Construction Storm Water General Permit TXR150000: What to Do
     
   • Storm Water Discharges from Small Construction Activities (1-5 acres)
     

9. Local Government Contacts
   • Houston Public Works and Engineering: Michael Marcotte
   • Austin Watershed Protection: Victoria Li

Last state review and update for TX: 10/29/2009

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