It’s important to distinguish between two commonly confused stormwater permits. The Florida Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) is a state construction permit that regulates how land, wetlands, and surface waters are altered ensuring long-term water quantity and quality standards are met. The NPDES stormwater permit, by contrast, is a federal permit that controls what leaves a construction site during active work. The ERP governs permanent stormwater design and infrastructure, while the NPDES permit governs stormwater discharges during construction—both essential for full compliance.
An ERP is required for a wide range of construction activities:
Land Development
Water Management
Wetland/Surface Water Impacts
Shoreline & Marine Work
Grading
We help clients:
- Clarify distinctions between ERP and NPDES inspections for clients.
- Coordinate ERP compliance inspections with Water management districts (WMD) or Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
- Prepare clients for inspections triggered by pre-construction meetings, earthwork, wetland impacts, or complaints.
- Ensure all documents, approved plans, and records are organized.
- Identify deficiencies and guide prompt corrective actions.