BMP C160: Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead

Purpose

The project proponent designates at least one person as the responsible representative in charge of erosion and sediment control (ESC), and water quality protection. The designated person shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal erosion and sediment control and water quality requirements. Construction sites one acre or larger that discharge to waters of the State must designate a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) as the responsible representative.

Conditions of Use

A CESCL shall be made available on projects one acre or larger that discharge stormwater to surface waters of the state. Sites less than one acre may have a person without CESCL certification conduct inspections.

The CESCL shall:

• Have a current certificate proving attendance in an erosion and sediment control training course that meets the minimum ESC training and certification requirements established by Ecology.

  Ecology has provided the minimum requirements for CESCL course training, as well as a list of ESC training and certification providers at:

  https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Certified-erosion-sediment-control

  OR

• Be a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC). For additional information go to:

  http://www.envirocertintl.org/cpesc/

Specifications

• CESCL certification shall remain valid for three years.

• The CESCL shall have authority to act on behalf of the contractor or project proponent and shall be available, or on-call, 24 hours per day throughout the period of construction.

• The Construction SWPPP shall include the name, telephone number, fax number, and address of the designated CESCL. See II-2 Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (Construction SWPPPs).

• A CESCL may provide inspection and compliance services for multiple construction projects in the same geographic region, but must be on site whenever earthwork activities are occurring that could generate release of turbid water.

• Duties and responsibilities of the CESCL shall include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Maintaining a permit file on site at all times which includes the Construction SWPPP and any associated permits and plans.

  • Directing BMP installation, inspection, maintenance, modification, and removal.

  • Updating all project drawings and the Construction SWPPP with changes made.

  • Completing any sampling requirements including reporting results using electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (WebDMR).

  • Facilitate, participate in, and take corrective actions resulting from inspections performed by outside agencies or the owner.

  • Keeping daily logs, and inspection reports. Inspection reports should include:

    • Inspection date/time.

    • Weather information; general conditions during inspection and approximate amount of precipitation since the last inspection.

    • Visual monitoring results, including a description of discharged stormwater. The presence of suspended sediment, turbid water, discoloration, and oil sheen shall be noted, as applicable.

    • Any water quality monitoring performed during inspection.

    • General comments and notes, including a brief description of any BMP repairs, maintenance or installations made as a result of the inspection.

    • A summary or list of all BMPs implemented, including observations of all erosion/sediment control structures or practices. The following shall be noted:

      1. Locations of BMPs inspected.

      2. Locations of BMPs that need maintenance.

      3. Locations of BMPs that failed to operate as designed or intended.

      4. Locations of where additional or different BMPs are required.