(a) Inspections of all control measures shall be in accordance with the approved SWP3 or Abbreviated SWP3.
(b) The permittee shall assign qualified inspection personnel to conduct inspections.
(c) The purpose of such inspections will be to ensure that the control practices are functional, evaluate whether the SWP3 or Abbreviated SWP3 is adequate and properly implemented in accordance with the schedule, determine the overall effectiveness of the plan and determine the need for additional control measures including non-sediment controls.
(1) Disturbed areas and areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation shall be inspected for evidence of or the potential for pollutants entering the storm water drainage system.
(2) Discharge locations shall be inspected to ascertain whether erosion and sediment control measures are effective in preventing significant impacts to the receiving waters.
(3) Locations where vehicles enter or exit the site shall be inspected for evidence of off-site vehicle tracking.
(d) All inspections shall be documented in written form and submitted to the Director of Engineering Services designee and Erie Soil & Water Conservation District within seven (7) working days from the inspection and retained at the development site. Submissions shall include the following information:
(1) Names and qualifications of personnel making the inspection;
(2) The date and location of the inspection;
(3) Whether construction is in compliance with the approved plan;
(4) Variations from the approved construction specifications;
(5) Any violations that exist; and
(6) Steps taken to correct such violations and the date these corrective actions were taken.
(e) The permittee shall maintain a record summarizing the results of the inspections for three years following permit termination.
(Ord. 22-062. Passed 3-28-22.)