Stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP): Overview and Compliance Essentials

Construction and earth-disturbing projects across the United States often operate within a complex and layered stormwater regulatory environment that can be difficult to navigate. Requirements originate at the federal level under the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, but implementation frequently shifts to state agencies—and in many cases, local jurisdictions add their own enforcement expectations or more stringent controls. This multi-level structure can create confusion and increase the risk of noncompliance if not fully understood.

Beyond permitting, many projects also face “compliance drift” over time. While key elements such as SWPPP development, permit coverage, inspections, and documentation are established early, evolving site conditions, weather events, and operational demands can lead to execution gaps. This webinar will break down how stormwater requirements flow from federal to state to local levels, walk through a practical, real-world example, and provide actionable strategies to help project teams maintain consistent compliance throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. Determine CGP applicability by evaluating project scope, land disturbance, and the layered requirements of federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
2. Navigate the permitting process using a real-world example (Florida), including SWPPP development, NOI submission, and understanding local enforcement considerations.
3. Implement practical field controls and accountability systems to maintain compliance and prevent compliance drift throughout the project lifecycle

Lecturer

Jeff Mansfield, CSP

Mr. Mansfield is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) currently serving as an Industrial Hygienist for the FAA Eastern Service Area in Tampa, FL, overseeing comprehensive safety programs including asbestos, lead, radiation safety, and drinking water compliance. With experience spanning federal aviation safety, manufacturing HSE management, and EOSH contractor support, he brings expertise in ISO 14001/45001 management systems, respiratory protection, fall protection training, and emergency response. Jeff holds multiple certifications, including Florida Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Planner/Supervisor, CPR/AED Instructor, JLG Train-the-Trainer, and NFPA 70E Electrical Safety, while actively pursuing the CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification.  

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.

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