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| Field | KS Kansas |
|---|---|
| NPDES Program | State-Delegated |
| Permitting Agency | Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) |
| Permit Name | NPDES Stormwater Runoff from Construction Activities General Permit (Permit KSR100000) |
| Construction Threshold | ≥ 1 acre of land disturbance; < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb ≥ 1 acre |
| NOI Lead Time | NOI must be submitted to KDHE Bureau of Water at least 2 business days before the commencement of construction activities; permit coverage is effective upon submittal of a complete NOI |
| Application Method | Online via KDHE's Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) or paper NOI submitted to KDHE Bureau of Water, Stormwater Section in Topeka; online submission is preferred |
| Permit Fee | $100 per NOI filing (flat fee); no acreage-based fee structure for the construction general permit |
| SWPPP Required | Yes |
| PE Certification Required | No |
| SWPPP Template Available | Yes |
| Inspection Frequency | At least every 14 days and within 24 hours after any storm event resulting in a discharge; sites in high-quality water areas or near impaired waters may require more frequent inspections |
| Inspector Qualification | Inspector must be a qualified person designated by the operator who is knowledgeable in the principles and practice of stormwater pollution prevention; Kansas does not require a state-specific inspector certification for construction stormwater, but CPESC or CESSWI credentials are recognized |
| Post-Construction Required | Yes |
| Turbidity Standard | No numeric NTU effluent limit in the general permit; narrative water quality standards apply |