The federal agency that enforces environmental regulations affecting construction sites, including stormwater and hazardous materials rules.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is the federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment through regulations, enforcement, and environmental programs. In construction, the EPA's regulations govern stormwater discharges (requiring NPDES permits and SWPPP plans for most disturbed sites), lead and asbestos abatement procedures, demolition notification requirements, and hazardous waste disposal. EPA violations on construction sites can result in substantial fines and stop-work orders.
The site contractor obtains an NPDES Construction General Permit from the EPA and installs erosion controls before disturbing more than one acre of soil.
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