Agenda

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST

 

Presented by Brad Flack, CPESC, CESSWI, QSM, QCIS, QPSWPPP

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
  • Effect of pollutants in stormwater
  • Types of pollutants
  • Sources of pollutants
  • Strategies for pollutant reduction and management

Understanding National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Requirements

  • Regulatory principles Definitions
  • Stormwater discharges from construction activities
  • Stormwater discharges from industrial sources
  • Stormwater discharges from municipal sources
  • Stormwater discharges from transportation systems
  • Stormwater permitting for oil and gas activities
  • Limited regulation of agricultural activities
  • Permitting procedures
  • Designation of impaired waters
  • Emerging pollutants and current issues

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

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 is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please 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 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 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 Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.5 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 may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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:

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

Speakers

Brad Flack, CPESC, CESSWI, QSM, QCIS, QPSWPPP

President and CEO at Integrity Stormwater in Spring, TX

Mr. Flack has earned his designations, among select thousands in the world, as a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Controls (CPESC) as well as his designation as a Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), lending his experience and training to his customers to consult them in all their stormwater needs. He has also earned his status as a Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) and as a Qualified Preparer of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (QPSWPPP. He also earned the Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), which is a 17.5-hour certificate program as required by Washington State for all construction stormwater management. He is a subject matter expert and lead instructor for StormwaterONE, which has established itself as the leader in stormwater management training and credentialing, the school’s mission is to provide their students with the most comprehensive and up to date training of individual stormwater permits, online or in-person.

Brad has been invited to speak in-person on storm water and erosion control issues in many locations, including California, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Wyoming, Oregon, Colorado, Ohio and New Mexico, as well as internationally in Antigua, Guatemala, and in San Jose, Costa Rica. Furthermore, he has provided virtual online training for wide variety organizations across the country, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Stadium Authority, and more.

Additionally, he served as president and administrative vice president for the South-Central Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association. Furthermore, he directed the IECA Region 1 Education Committee: Stormwater Management Track as co-chair, which encompasses North America, South America and Europe. Brad also sat as the Region 6 Chapter President for EnviroCert International (ECI) and was a member of the Policies and Procedures Committee for ECI. He has served as the Region 7 representative for the CPESC, Inc., group as well as the technical vice-chair for the Council. He has been an IECA Mentor and served as a TCEQ EnviroMentor.

Brad has been involved with Stormwater Quality Management since 2004 where he learned about permitting, turf establishment, erosion control and detention pond maintenance and has continued to be a student of the industry throughout his career. His attention to detail and depth of knowledge about structural control devices, vegetative stabilization and best management practices are a valuable asset to his clients and students.

His wife is his high school sweetheart, and they have been married for over 20 years and have three sons. Brad has also actively served at his church and has ventured on over a dozen mission trips, from drilling for water in rural villages in Honduras to assisting in hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Brad was the Director of Hands and Feet Honduras/Puerto Rico, a 501(c)3 organization for over eight years.

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: NPDES Stormwater Management Program 2024

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course focuses on the science of stormwater, management techniques (including runoff reduction, routing and storage), and the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), such as permitting and regulation of activities. The course will also assess a wide variety of stormwater best management practices and explain the development of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and plans for inspection, monitoring and maintenance.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to adopt methods of stormwater runoff reduction, routing, storage and modeling, promote infiltration and percolation, and identify types and sources of various pollutants.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the regulatory principles of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and how stormwater discharges from construction activities, industrial sources, municipal sources, transportation systems, and oil and gas activities are handled.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with NPDES permitting procedures, identify designation of impaired waters, and discuss emerging pollutants, current issues and strategies for pollutant reduction and management.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to assess and utilize appropriate stormwater best management practices (BMPs), including green infrastructure such as permeable pavement, vegetated swales and green roofs.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with stormwater issues

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/05/2027

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.

Streamable MP4/PDF Price: $329.00