Agenda

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Monday, May 13, 2024
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EDT

 

Presented by: Daryl Norris

Understanding Stormwater Permit Requirements and Procedures

  • Background and development of national and state regulations and permit requirements:
    •  Federal Clean Water Act and North Carolina state stormwater regulations
  • Activities exempt from construction general stormwater permit requirements
  • Complying with NPDES and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality requirements
    •  Notice of intent requirements
    •  What the permit covers and does not cover
    •  Application process
    •  General requirements and standard conditions
    •  Implementing, monitoring and assessing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs)

Understanding and Applying the Science of Stormwater

  • Hydrology, soil science and drainage
  • Identifying consequences of storm events
  • Stormwater modeling
  • Runoff reduction, routing and storage
  • Infiltration and percolation

Choosing Appropriate Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs)

  • Stormwater management planning
  • Sizing criteria
  • Green infrastructure practices
    • Preservation of natural features and conservation design
    • Reducing impervious cover
  • Green management techniques
    • Conservation of natural areas
    • Detention/retention ponds
    • Riparian buffers and filter strips
    • Vegetated swales
    • Disconnected runoff
    • Stream daylighting
    • Rain gardens
    • Green roofs
    • Stormwater planters
    • Rain barrels/cisterns
    • Pervious pavement

Developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

  • Including required elements
  • Assessing building sites
  • Choosing best management practices (BMPs)
  • Planning for required inspection, maintenance and recordkeeping
  • Obtaining plan certification
  • Implementing SWPPPs

Developing Plans for Inspection, Monitoring, Maintenance and Recordkeeping

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

 

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 LU|HSW

Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
7.0 PDHs|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Sitework)

Floodplain Managers
7.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in North Carolina.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in North Carolina (S-0130).

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 7.0 CECs for floodplain managers.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
7.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
7.0 ASFPM CECs

Speakers

Daryl Norris

Civil Engineer, Floodplain Manager with Norris Environmental Engineering, PLLC

Mr. Norris is a civil engineer for the City of Greenville, North Carolina, specializing in stormwater engineering, and he is the owner of Norris Environmental Engineering, PLLC. Mr. Norris is a professional engineer, a certified floodplain manager, a certified professional in stormwater quality, and a certified professional in low impact development. Prior to working for the City of Greenville, he worked with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Mr. Norris was also the environmental specialist and floodplain administrator for the City of Wilson. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management and a master’s degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, both from North Carolina State University.

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: North Carolina Stormwater Management 2024

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour course focuses on the science, requirements, planning, infrastructure, and maintenance of stormwater management systems in North Carolina. The course will identify applicable federal and state permit requirements and regulations, discuss the science of stormwater, assess stormwater best management practices and infrastructure, explain the development of stormwater pollution prevention plans, and discuss required maintenance of systems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to locate and reference stormwater permit requirements and regulations of the Federal Clean Water Act, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to review soil science, hydrology and drainage concepts, identify consequences of storm events and discuss runoff reduction, routing, storage, infiltration and percolation.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to choose stormwater best management practices, including green infrastructure practices and low impact development techniques such as detention/retention ponds, vegetated swales, rain gardens, green roofs, porous pavement and more.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe the contents of stormwater pollution prevention plans, including best management practices and plans for required inspection, maintenance and record keeping.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site development and inspection and an awareness of stormwater runoff issues

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 03/06/2027

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.