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 USEPA SUED to ACT
on STORMWATER RUNOFF LAWS
Many in the regulated community will tell you that the USEPA over enforces environmental regulations, when in fact the reigns are held rather tight against enforcement with more of a focus on education and outreach. Many environmental protection groups believe the USEPA is not enforcing them enough. Seeking again to force Uncle Sam's hand, environmental groups are demanding a court-ordered deadline for federal rules to control runoff from construction projects and developments.
 "This inexcusable delay in obeying a clear court order is, unfortunately, all too typical of EPA foot-dragging on the crucial stormwater pollution problem," said NRDC senior attorney Larry Levine. "The agency has repeatedly promised a much-needed update of all its stormwater protections, and repeatedly failed to come through."
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2014 EROSION AND MS4 TRAINING COURSES ARE UPDATED TO GEORGIA NPDES PERMITS AND STATE WATER REGULATIONS!
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Due to popular demand the
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What is a
FLOATING SURFACE SKIMMER?
"Do I have to use it on my erosion plan?"
We're still getting alot of questions about this thing called a "Floating Surface Skimmer", so here it is again for your reading pleasure!
Sk - FLOATING SURFACE SKIMMER
A floating surface skimmer is a buoyant device that releases and/or drains water from the surface of sediment ponds, traps or basins at a controlled rate of flow. It "skims", or dewaters, from the water surface where sediment concentrations are at a minimum in the water column instead of draining from the bottom where sediment concentrations are their highest, and drains to a riser or the backside of a dam.
The US EPA, Georgia EPD and every other state in the country now require the use of a surface water skimming devices on all temporary sediment ponds on NPDES Permitted sites during construction. If a SWPPP designer believes it's "infeasible" and will not work on any given project, a thorough explanation for avoiding it's use must be submitted to the regulatory plan reviewer. In Georgia, the plan reviewer is the Local Issuing Authority with an MOA or other Level 2 Certified Design Professional or Plan Reviewer.
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CLEAN WATER VIOLATIONS
Another  COSTCO WHOLESALE VIOLOATION
For violations of the GAR100001 Stand Alone Construction General Permit, COSTCO agreed to pay $20,660. Click Here to see the Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO).
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GEORGIA EPD CLEAN WATER VIOLATIONS
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Facility:
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City of Clayton water pollution control plant
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Location:
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Rabun County
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Order Number:
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EPD-WQ-MDO-14-061
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Cause of Order:
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Violations of NPDES Permit/exceeded Permit limitations
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Requirement(s) of Order:
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Correct immediately
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Settlement Amount:
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$8023.63
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Date Notice Posted:
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January 05, 2015
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Comment Period Closes:
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February 04, 2015
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Send Comments To:
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Mr. James Cooley-Manager/Mountain District
Environmental Protection Division
Post Office Box 3250
Cartersville, Georgia 30120
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Facility:
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City of Clayton water pollution control plant
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Location:
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Rabun County
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Order Number:
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EPD-WQ-MDO-14-060
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Cause of Order:
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Violations of NPDES Permit/exceeded Permit limitations
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Requirement(s) of Order:
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Correct immediately
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Settlement Amount:
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$2178.00
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Date Notice Posted:
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January 05, 2015
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Comment Period Closes:
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February 04, 2015
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Send Comments To:
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Mr. James Cooley-Manager/Mountain District
Environmental Protection Division
Post Office Box 3250
Cartersville, Georgia 30120
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