Erosion & Sediment Control Model Regulation

SUMMARY
Ohio EPA’s Phase II Program requires erosion and sediment control and post-construction stormwater management. CRWP has developed two model regulations to address these requirements. This erosion and sediment control model regulation only addresses the construction site erosion and sediment control portion of these NPDES requirements. Phase II communities must implement separate post-construction stormwater management regulations under their Phase II Stormwater Management Programs.

The purpose of this regulation is to establish technically feasible and economically reasonable standards to achieve a level of erosion and sediment control that will minimize damage to property and degradation of water resources and wetlands, and will promote and maintain the health and safety of the citizens of a community. The regulation allows development while minimizing increases in erosion and sedimentation, and reduce water quality impacts to receiving water resources and wetlands that may be caused by new development or redevelopment activities.

These model regulations apply to all parcels being whole or partially developed for industrial, commercial, institutional, or residential projects; building activities on farms; redevelopment activities; general clearing; and all other uses that are not specifically exempted in the model regulation. The model details items required for inclusion in a stormwater pollution prevention plan, performance standards for best management practices, and inspection and maintenance requirements.

This model regulation for erosion and sediment control relies on county soil and water conservation districts for plan review in conjunction with community engineers. This model was collaboratively developed by CRWP and Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District and has been reviewed by Ohio EPA for Phase II compliance.

It is hoped that this model regulation will be helpful to local governments in their efforts to provide effective erosion and sediment control throughout the Chagrin River watershed. Please direct your requests for the model regulation or any questions regarding the model regulation to CRWP staff at (440) 975-3870 or lm@crwp.org

Photo Credit: Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District