Why choose an Environmental Construction Manual (ECM)? It's more than just a SWPPP.

• What type of construction projects will this manual cover? An ECM can be created for any jobsite, and becomes especially useful for developments and large sites, or where additional permitting requirements need to be managed.

• Who is the intended audience for this manual? Anyone involved in the construction process. To be used as a reference for Environmental Permitting and Compliance.

• Are there any specific regulatory requirements or local environmental conditions that need to be addressed? ECM will include copies of all federal, state, and local environmental permits and permit requirements.

• What is the overall goal or purpose of this manual? The purpose of the ECM is to easily convey information relative to maintaining environmental compliance on the jobsite to include stormwater management, impacts to wetlands or buffers, management of hazardous materials, spill reporting, threatened or endangered species, and archeological studies that apply to the site.

• What is included in the ECM?

I. General Project Information

·        Project location and vicinity map

·        Project description 

·        Project Schedule

II. Environmental Contacts

·        Permittee Info: role, name, and contact

·        Environmental Contractor: role, name, and contact

·        Construction Contractor(s): role, name, and contact

·        Compliance Responsibilities Chart

III. Permit Log & Associated Permits

·        Chart of permits to include all authorizations and permits pertaining to the project - Each permit or authorization will have an independent section to include impacts, mitigation measures, and agency authorizations.

·        Special conditions

IV. GA EPD Notice of Intent

·        Copy of issued NOI

·        Any corresponding emails or letters of acknowledgement

V. NPDES Permit

·        5. Copy of corresponding NPDES GAR Permit

VI. ES&PC Plan

·        Table of contents

·        Plan Checklist

·        Plan notes

·        Phased drawings

·        BMP details

VII. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting

·        Sample reporting forms for inspections, samples, and photos

VIII. Construction Practices

·        Uncovering cultural resources

·        Fuel and oil storage

·        Spill response plan

·        Waste management plan

·        Suspect Soil Management Plan

X.  Additional Information

·        Any additional related information on the development of the project site