Compare Regulations
Compare state-level permit requirements side-by-side (up to 4 states)
WV(3 more)
Rows with an amber indicator differ across selected states.
| Field | WV West Virginia |
|---|---|
| NPDES Program | State-Delegated |
| Permitting Agency | West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) |
| Permit Name | General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities (WV0115924 / General Permit WVG310000) |
| Construction Threshold | ≥ 1 acre of land disturbance (or < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb ≥ 1 acre) |
| NOI Lead Time | NOI (Notice of Intent) must be submitted to WVDEP at least 3 business days before land disturbance commences; permit coverage is effective upon WVDEP's issuance of a coverage letter |
| Application Method | Paper NOI submitted to WVDEP Office of Water Resources, Land Protection Section; online submission via WV DEP ePlanning portal available for some permit types — verify current availability for construction general permit |
| Permit Fee | $500 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $1,000 for projects disturbing 5–25 acres; $2,000 for projects disturbing > 25 acres; fees payable to WVDEP at time of NOI submission |
| SWPPP Required | Yes |
| PE Certification Required | No |
| SWPPP Template Available | Yes |
| Inspection Frequency | At least once every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of any rainfall event that results in runoff from the construction site; inspection records must be retained for 3 years |
| Inspector Qualification | Inspections must be conducted by a Qualified Inspector — defined in WVG310000 as an individual who has completed a WVDEP-approved erosion and sediment control or stormwater training course. West Virginia does not have a separate state certification program equivalent to some other states, but WVDEP-approved training (such as the WV Land Development Stormwater Training Program) is required. |
| Post-Construction Required | Yes |
| Turbidity Standard | No specific numeric NTU limit in the construction general permit; discharges must comply with West Virginia water quality standards (47 CSR 2) |