Once a construction project enters the closure phase, which is the last step in the process of completing a project and all the work on has ceased, the project can now come to a close.
When construction activities have been eliminated and all stormwater discharges associated with activities are no longer occurring, you are required as the operator to file a Notice of Termination (NOT). This should only be performed when disturbed soils at the construction site have been finally stabilized and temporary erosion and sediment control measures have been removed.
There are specific reasons that can identify the need to submit an official Notice of Intent (NOT) form.
- No longer operator of the facility/project.
- Final stabilization criteria are met and all stormwater discharges associated with construction activity including dewatering operations have ceased (for construction activity only).
- All stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity have ceased (for industrial activity only).
- No longer meet the condition of “no exposure” (for industrial activity only).
How do you formally process and file the Notice of Termination? The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) encourages the electronic submission of NOTs through the NPDES Stormwater Program’s electronic permitting application, available at http://www.fldepportal.com/go/.
As an alternative, NOTs may be submitted by paper copy to the following address:
NPDES Stormwater Notices Center, MS #3585
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
If you think it is time to file your an NOT, KCI is here with an expert team to help you manage and review your site ensuing compliance and peace of mind. Call KCI at (888)-346-7779 if you are ready to file your NOI or NOT. We can help!