Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (On your own):       12:00 – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Session:           1:00 – 4:30 pm

Understanding Stormwater Permit
Requirements and Procedures for MS4s

   Defining MS4s: large, medium and small
   Understanding Florida Department of Environmental Protection
      requirements for general and individual permits

Obtaining Individual Permits for
Phase I (Large and Medium-Size) Systems

   Permit application requirements
   Special conditions for sensitive waters
   Review and permitting process
   Complying with program requirements

Obtaining General Permits for Phase II (Small) Systems

   Permit application requirements
   Special conditions for sensitive waters
   Review and permitting process
   Complying with program requirements

Developing MS4 Best Practices for Phase II Systems

   Public education
   Public involvement
   Illicit discharge
   Construction
   Post-construction
   Pollution prevention/good housekeeping

Complying with Requirements for Phase II Monitoring,
Recordkeeping and Reporting

   Understanding the science and terminology of stormwater
      management and monitoring
   Implementing monitoring plans
   Reviewing stormwater BMP case studies

Credits

Architects
     6.5 Florida HSW Hours
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Landscape Architects
     6.5 FL Credit Hours
     6.5 LA CES HSW PDHs

Professional Engineers
     6.5 FL Area of Practice CE Hours

Floodplain Managers
     6.5 ASFPM CECs

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and landscape architects and 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers in most states, including Florida.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider for Florida architects (Provider No. 0001388) and Florida engineers (Provider No. 0004647). This program is approved for 6.5 credit hours for Florida landscape architects (Provider No. 0001388).

This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architect Continuing Education System for 6.5 HSW PDHs.

Architects, engineers and landscape architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this program for 6.5 CECs.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Randall Blanchette, P.E.

City of Coconut Creek

Transportation and Stormwater Engineer at the City of Coconut CreekMr. Blanchette manages the Transportation and Stormwater Division for the City of Coconut Creek. He oversees street maintenance operations, initiates stormwater quality enhancements, and ensures National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance. Mr. Blanchette also coordinates traffic studies and comprehensive improvement plans; prepares and administers budget and program funds; and provides engineering support for plans review, inspection and consultation. He is a board member of the Cocomar Water Management District, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection-certified stormwater management inspector, and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr. Blanchette earned his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Florida International University.