Sediment Control Law Flashcards
Erosion and sedimentary control must be approved on sites what size and larger?
1 acre
Sediment basins must be built over what?
gravel
Runoff must be diverted where?
across the slopes
Permanent ground cover sufficient to control erosion must be installed within how many working and calendar days (whichever is less), after construction is complete?
30 working days or 120 calendar days - whichever comes first
Who enforces the law for sediment control?
Dept of ENR, Land Quality section
who is responsible?
the person financially responsible for disturbing the land
Penalties: max fine?
$5000.00/day per violation
Penalties: Failure to submit a plan?
$1,000.00/day
Penalties: violation of the plan?
$500.00/day
Penalties: Admin stop work order or injunction issued by _____?
courts
leading reason for erosion and sediment control plan failure is ?
lack of maintenance
sediment is controlled most effective where?
near the source
temporary sediment trap: minimum flood pool volume is ?
1,800 cubic feet per acre drained (width at top 2 ft)
What is process of sedimentation?
when soil particle slow enough in water to settle down to the bottom
Minimum temporary gravel entrance?
12’ wide, 6” thick, and at least 50’ long
