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| Field | TX Texas |
|---|---|
| NPDES Program | State-Delegated |
| Permitting Agency | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) |
| Permit Name | Construction General Permit (TXR150000) |
| Construction Threshold | ≥ 1 acre of land disturbance (or < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development) |
| NOI Lead Time | Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins |
| Application Method | Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system |
| Permit Fee | $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres |
| SWPPP Required | Yes |
| PE Certification Required | No |
| SWPPP Template Available | Yes |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 14 days and within 24 hours of a rainfall event producing ≥ 0.5 inches |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable |
| Post-Construction Required | Yes |
| Turbidity Standard | Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards |