Texas Stormwater Management: 2023 TPDES Construction General Permit
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Agenda
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Friday, October 13, 2023
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT
Presented by: Amesha Morris
Understanding Stormwater Permit Requirements and Procedures
- Background and development of national and state regulations
- Overview of the Federal Clean Water Act and Texas stormwater rules
- Activities exempt from construction general stormwater permit requirements
- Complying with NPDES and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements
- Notice of intent and permit coverage
- Notice of intent requirements for the TPDES Construction General Permit
- Understanding what the permit covers and does not cover
- STEER Portal
- General requirements and standard conditions for permit compliance
- Implementing, monitoring and assessing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
Understanding and Applying the Science of Stormwater
- Hydrology, soil science and drainage
- Importance of hydrology in stormwater management
- Fundamentals of soil science and its impact on stormwater
- Identifying consequences of storm events on drainage systems
- Introduction to stormwater modeling
- Runoff reduction, routing and storage
- Techniques for reducing and managing stormwater runoff
- Routing methods for controlled drainage
- Storage solutions for stormwater management
- Overview of infiltration and percolation processes
Choosing Appropriate Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Stormwater management planning
- Importance of comprehensive stormwater management planning
- Sizing criteria for effective BMP selection
- Introduction to green infrastructure practices
- Green infrastructure practices
- Preserving natural features and incorporating conservation design
- Strategies for reducing impervious cover
- Overview of green management techniques and their benefits
- Examples of specific practices such as vegetated swales, rain gardens and green roofs
Developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
- Elements and assessment of SWPPPs
- Required elements for SWPPP development
- Assessing building sites for stormwater management
- Selecting appropriate Best management practices (BMPs) for SWPPP implementation
- Planning for inspection, maintenance, and recordkeeping
- Importance of planning for required inspection and maintenance activities
- Strategies for effective recordkeeping and compliance tracking
- Implementing SWPPPs effectively to achieve stormwater management goals
Developing Plans for Inspection, Monitoring, Maintenance and Recordkeeping
- Understanding the science and terminology of stormwater management and monitoring
- Overview of stormwater management science and terminology
- Importance of monitoring plans and techniques
- Implementing monitoring plans and reviewing BMP case studies
- Strategies for effective implementation of monitoring plans
- Reviewing case studies of successful stormwater BMP implementations
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA HSW LUs
Landscape Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 LA CES HSW PDHs
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 Texas. Professionals seeking continuing education credits in other states may be able to claim the hours earned at this event; please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
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 webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers 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 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:
7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
7.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Amesha Morris
Acorn EnviroComply LLCMs. Morris is a highly experienced stormwater professional with over 15 years of expertise in the environmental field. With a focus on stormwater and operational programs related to construction and aggregate operations, Ms. Morris has honed her skills throughout her career. As the owner of Acorn EnviroComply LLC, she leads the way in providing exceptional stormwater management services. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a bachelor of science degree in Biology and a master’s of science degree in Environmental Science, Ms. Morris embarked on her stormwater career journey. Starting as an intern, she progressed to roles as an inspector, manager, and specialist, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the process. Ms. Morris‘s dedication to professional development is evident in her work. Having provided training to hundreds of contractors and engineers in her previous positions, she is committed to sharing her knowledge and improving industry practices. Based in the DFW area, Ms. Morris has collaborated extensively with various local cities, showcasing her expertise and establishing strong partnerships. Her vast experience and comprehensive understanding of stormwater regulations and best practices make her a trusted leader in the field.
AIA Info
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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: Small Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course examines stormwater permit requirements and procedures in Texas, explains stormwater science (hydrology, soils, drainage), provides a wide range of stormwater BMPs including green infrastructure and techniques, and demonstrates how to develop a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and plans for inspection, monitoring, maintenance and recordkeeping.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules regulating stormwater management.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify the consequences of storm events, use stormwater models to predict runoff and routing, and utilize methods of runoff reduction, storage and infiltration.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to adopt stormwater best management practices, including detention/retention ponds, riparian buffers, filter strips, vegetated swales, rain gardens, green roofs, pervious pavement, rain barrels, stormwater planters 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: 08/14/2026
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.