New York Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure: Permits, Practices and Implementation
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Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
1:00 – 4:30 pm EDT
Presented by
Caroline M. Kilmer
Understanding NYS DEC Construction Stormwater
Permit GP-0-20-001 Requirements
Permit and coverage limitations
Obtaining permit coverage
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements
Inspection and maintenance requirements
Notice of Termination (NOT)
Overview of NYS DEC SPDES Draft General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) Permit No. GP-0-22-002
Green Infrastructure (GI) Overview
Water quality benefits
Concepts and practices
Uniformed stormwater sizing criteria
Green Infrastructure Planning Practices and Techniques
Preservation of natural features and conservation design
i.e. Open space design, preservation of buffers etc.
Planning practices for reduction of impervious cover
i.e. Roadway, driveway and parking reduction etc.
Techniques for runoff reduction by area and volume Including, rain gardens, rain barrels, porous pavement, stormwater planters etc.
Challenges to GI Implementation and Examples of GI Projects
Maintenance, municipal codes etc.
Examples of green infrastructure projects
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 LA CES HSW PDHs
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Sitework)
Floodplain Managers
6.5 ASFPM CECs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to landscape architects in New York.
Engineers, architects, and landscape architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 6.5 CECs for floodplain managers.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and
earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts
allowed).
Speakers
Caroline M. Kilmer
Stormwater ConsultantMs. Kilmer is the owner of CMK Consulting LLC, a New York State Certified Woman Owned Business (WBE), stormwater consulting firm based in Rochester, NY. She has over 20 years of experience providing; stormwater inspections for NYS DEC SPDES permitted construction sites, education and technical assistance to municipalities, developers, and the construction industry on all aspects of the NYS DEC SPDES stormwater permit programs , and grant writing/management services. Ms. Kilmer has been teaching classes on green infrastructure to both the public and professional audiences for the past 15 years. She is the current chairperson of the Water Education Collaborative, a not-for-profit organization (www.H2Ohero.org), and a current Board member of the Town of Pittsford, New York’s Environmental Board. Caroline received her B.A. in biology from SUNY Oswego and her M.S. degree in Biology from Illinois State University. Ms. Kilmer is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), a Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), and a Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM).
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: New York Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure: Permits, Practices and Implementation
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course provides design professionals with New York State permit requirements, an overview of green infrastructure, specific information about green infrastructure techniques and practices, and examples of successful green infrastructure.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to understand the requirements of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) Stormwater Permit GP-0-20-001 and discuss the new draft GP-0-22-002 MS4 (Municipal Storm Sewer System) permit.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the concepts and practices of green infrastructure (GI) as well as the water quality benefits and sizing criteria.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to preserve natural features through conservation design. This includes open space design and the preservation of buffers.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to utilize techniques for runoff reduction, including rain gardens, rain barrels, porous pavement, and stormwater planters.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with municipal codes, perform the proper maintenance, and review examples of green infrastructure projects.
Learning Objective 6:
Learners will be able to develop plans and practices for the reduction of impervious covers such as roadways, driveways, and sidewalks.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with stormwater runoff issues
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/07/2025
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.