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| Field | State Texas TCEQ | Local City of El Paso City of El Paso Development Services Department (DSD) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Construction General Permit (TXR150000) | Grading / Land Disturbance Permit |
| Submit To | TCEQ | City of El Paso Development Services Department (DSD) |
| Lead Time | Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins | Plan review typically 2–4 weeks; permit issued before grading begins |
| Application Method | Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system | Online via El Paso permitting portal (elpasotexas.gov) or in-person at DSD |
| Fee | $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres | Based on disturbed area and project valuation; contact DSD for current schedule |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage infrastructure must convey design storm flows |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 10-, and 100-year storms per El Paso Stormwater Management and Design Manual |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards | No numeric NTU limit in local ordinance; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not violate Rio Grande water quality standards |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) — aligned with TCEQ TXR150000; local ESC plan as part of grading permit |
| PE Stamp Required | No | Yes |
| Inspections | ||
| Inspection Requirements | Every 14 days and within 24 hours of a rainfall event producing ≥ 0.5 inches | City of El Paso DSD inspects grading permits independently of TCEQ. Inspections required at key milestones: rough grading, drainage structure installation, final stabilization. Complaint-driven inspections also conducted. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable | No city-specific certification beyond TCEQ requirements; contractor responsible for SWPPP implementation |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | El Paso Stormwater Management and Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Rio Grande Floodplain (FEMA AE/AO Zones), Desert Arroyo / Wash Corridors, International Border Zone |