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| Field | ND North Dakota |
|---|---|
| NPDES Program | State-Delegated |
| Permitting Agency | North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) |
| Permit Name | NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity (Permit No. NDR10-0000) |
| Construction Threshold | ≥ 1 acre of total land disturbance, or < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb ≥ 1 acre. Linear projects (pipelines, roads) use total disturbance area for threshold calculation. |
| NOI Lead Time | A Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted to NDDEQ and acknowledged at least 7 days before land disturbance begins. NDDEQ provides written confirmation of permit coverage. Operators should allow additional time for NDDEQ review of complete NOIs, though the 7-day lead time is the regulatory minimum. |
| Application Method | Paper NOI submission mailed or hand-delivered to NDDEQ Division of Water Quality in Bismarck, ND. As of 2024–2025, NDDEQ does not have a dedicated online e-permitting portal for stormwater NOIs; submission is primarily paper-based. The NOI form is available for download on the NDDEQ website. |
| Permit Fee | No permit fee for NPDES construction general permit coverage under NDR10-0000. North Dakota does not charge an NOI application fee for the stormwater construction general permit. |
| SWPPP Required | Yes |
| PE Certification Required | No |
| SWPPP Template Available | Yes |
| Inspection Frequency | At least every 7 days and within 24 hours of a precipitation event producing ≥ 0.5 inches of rainfall. During periods of extended frozen ground with no land disturbance, inspection frequency may be reduced. Written inspection reports must be retained as part of the SWPPP documentation. |
| Inspector Qualification | No state-specific certification is required by the NDR10-0000 general permit. Inspectors must be qualified individuals knowledgeable in the design, installation, and maintenance of stormwater BMPs. NDDEQ does not currently administer or require a state-issued inspector credential. Industry certifications such as CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) are recognized as evidence of qualification but are not mandated. |
| Post-Construction Required | Yes |
| Turbidity Standard | No numeric NTU turbidity limit specified in NDR10-0000; narrative water quality standards apply. |