Importance of Pre-Construction Meetings Erica Williams Environmental Manager

Get everyone on the same page of understanding the importance of what’s required, what’s at stake, and why

Like it or not, diligence and compliance is MANDATORY IEPA NPDES permit (1 acre or more disturbance) City and/or County permit(500 sf or more land disturbance) City and/or County MS4 permit (any land disturbance City and/or County Ordinance (any land disturbance Clean Water Act (any land disturbance)

Who Should Attend?

Who Should Attend? Owner – they own the site and the problems General Contractors – their name is on the docs Sub Contractors – they should be signing the docs too Utility companies – tracking and stockpiling, ESC destruction Concrete company – washout location Painters – washout location Plasterers – washout location Trucking company – tracking, ESC destruction Electricians – tracking, ESC destruction Plumbers – tracking and digging, ESC destruction Delivery companies – tracking, ESC destruction

Who Should Attend? Inspectors – tracking Design engineer – they wrote the SWPPP for a reason They can answer questions City Staff – We approved the SWPPP for a reason Use our knowledge and our experience! Landscaper – tracking, stabilization measures and timelines, ESC removal ESC subcontractor – make sure they know their role and that you understand their role Anyone else onsite whether planned on just showing up

Discussion Points Signing sub contractor pages Checking in - newcomers Tracking Parking/tracking Perimeter controls Grading methods and staging Designated washout areas Temporary stabilization – when and how Final stabilization – when and how

Discussion Points Potential/Suggested changes, alterations, etc. Inspection-responsible party ESC repairs-responsible party Ask others if they have questions, concerns, suggestions, etc. MAKE IT WORK FOR EVERYONE!

Meeting’s Over, Now What? Update the SWPPP w/changes, alterations, deletions, signature pages, pre-con attendance sheets, etc. Submit newly updated SWPPP to IEPA & City Begin work and inspections Update signature pages as new subs arrive Alter/change SWPPP as necessary Call subsequent meetings if needed. Watch the site for newcomers! Resubmit SWPPP as necessary

Liability YOU ALL SIGNED THE NOI or SWPPP! Property owner Design Engineer Prime Contractor Subcontractors Independent Utility Companies

You’re all being watched by someone! Mostly citizens and other contractors!

Questions?