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| Field | FL Florida |
|---|---|
| NPDES Program | State-Delegated |
| Permitting Agency | Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) |
| Permit Name | Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities |
| Construction Threshold | ≥ 1 acre of land disturbance (or < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan) |
| NOI Lead Time | Submit a complete Notice of Intent (NOI) and application fee at least 2 calendar days before commencement of construction activities |
| Application Method | Online via FDEP's DEP Business Portal, or by mail: signed NOI and appropriate check to Florida Department of Environmental Protection, PO Box 3070, Tallahassee, FL 32315 |
| Permit Fee | $250 for Small Construction (1–5 acres); $400 for Large Construction (5 or more acres) |
| SWPPP Required | Yes |
| PE Certification Required | No |
| SWPPP Template Available | Yes |
| Inspection Frequency | At least every 7 days and within 24 hours of a storm event producing ≥ 0.5 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period |
| Rain Inspection Trigger | Within 24 hours of a storm event producing ≥ 0.5 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Inspector — no specific state certification required, but must be trained and knowledgeable in stormwater BMPs |
| Inspector Certifications | No state-specific mandatory cert; CPESC, CESSWI recognized by FDEP; FDEP-recognized stormwater inspector training accepted; licensed PE/PG qualifies for SWPPP preparation |
| Post-Construction Required | Yes |
| Turbidity Standard | Discharges must not cause turbidity in receiving waters to exceed 29 NTU above background in Class III waters |