Agenda

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Monday, May 13, 2024
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT

 

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

Construction Site Stormwater Permitting

  • Examining the federal industrial stormwater management requirements
  • Construction site stormwater permitting
  • Determining eligibility
  • Certifying for no exposure
  • Reviewing permit requirements
  • Understanding the permitting process
  • Exploring permit maintenance and maintenance fees

Construction Site Erosion Control Best Management Practices (BMPs)

  • Reducing site disturbance
  • Erosion mats
  • Construction site diversion
  • Ditch checks
  • Dust control
  • Seeding and mulching
  • Application of additives

More Construction Site Erosion Control BMPs

  • Grading for erosion control
  • Trackout control practices
  • Use of vegetated buffers

Construction Site Sedimentation Control Best Practices

  • Construction site dewatering practices
  • Sediment logs and other barriers
  • Sediment filters
  • Sediment traps and basins
  • Perimeter sediment control and slope interruption
  • Storm drain protection

Monitoring, Maintenance, Problem Solving and Case Studies

  

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Credits

Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW

Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 LA CES HSW PDHs

International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Sitework)

Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 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 6.0 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 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 6.0 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 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:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
6.0 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: Temporary Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This six-hour course provides design professionals with Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent and control construction site erosion and sedimentation. The course will explore construction site stormwater permitting and primarily focus on specific erosion and sedimentation control best practices. The course will also discuss the monitoring, maintenance and problem solving related to construction site erosion control.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to examine federal industrial stormwater management requirements, review permitting requirements and processes, and explain the no exposure certification process.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to assess site erosion control best management practices (BMPs), including site disturbance reduction, erosion mats, ditch checks, seeding and mulching.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe how to control site erosion through grading, trackout control practices, and use of vegetated buffers.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore construction site dewatering practices, storm drain protection, and utilize sediment filters, traps and basins.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with sitework

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 03/05/2027

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.