Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

LEED 2.2 Requirements:

Create and implement an Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan for all construction activities associated with the project.  The ESC Plan shall conform to the erosion and sedimentation requirements of the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit OR local erosion and sedimentation control standards and codes, whichever is more stringent. The Plan shall describe the measures implemented to accomplish the following objectives:

• Prevent loss of soil during construction by stormwater runoff and/or wind erosion, including protecting topsoil by stockpiling for reuse.
• Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streams.
• Prevent polluting the air with dust or particulate matter.
• The Construction General Permit (CGP) outlines the provisions necessary to comply with Phase I and Phase II of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. While the CGP only applies to construction sites greater than 1 acre, the requirements are applied to all projects for the purposes of this prerequisite. Information on the EPA CGP is available at: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm.

Submittals (CONSTRUCTION):

• Provide copies of the project drawings to document the erosion and sedimentation control measures implemented on the site.
• Provide confirmation regarding the compliance path taken by the project (NPDES Compliance or Local Erosion Control Standards).
• Provide a narrative to describe the Erosion and Sedimentation control measures implemented on the project. If a local standard has been followed, please provide specific information to demonstrate that the local standard is equal to or more stringent than the referenced NPDES program.
• AND (For Projects With Special Circumstances) - Provide an optional narrative to describe additional comments or notes regarding special circumstances or considerations regarding the project's prerequisite approach.