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| Field | GA Georgia |
|---|---|
| NPDES Program | State-Delegated |
| Permitting Agency | Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division (EPD) |
| Permit Name | NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities (Permit No. GAR100001) |
| Construction Threshold | ≥ 1 acre of land disturbance (or < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale); ≥ 5 acres triggers additional land disturbance activity permit requirements under state law |
| NOI Lead Time | NOI must be submitted to EPD and a permit confirmation received before land disturbance begins; EPD typically processes NOIs within 7 business days |
| Application Method | Online via Georgia EPD's online NOI system (ePD Online); paper NOI option also available; local issuing authorities (LIAs) administer the Erosion and Sedimentation Act permit at the county/city level |
| Permit Fee | No state-level NPDES permit fee for GAR100001; however, local LIA permit fees apply and vary by jurisdiction (commonly $50–$500+ depending on acreage and locality) |
| SWPPP Required | Yes |
| PE Certification Required | No |
| SWPPP Template Available | Yes |
| Inspection Frequency | At least every 7 calendar days during active land disturbance and within 24 hours after a rainfall event of ≥ 0.5 inches; certified personnel must conduct inspections |
| Inspector Qualification | Inspector must hold a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Inspector certification (Level IA, IB, or II); on-site inspection reports must be completed by or under the supervision of a certified inspector |
| Post-Construction Required | Yes |
| Turbidity Standard | No statewide numeric NTU turbidity limit in GAR100001; narrative standards apply — discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of Georgia's water quality standards |