Chapter 12

Chapter 12 - Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Publication 584 2010 Edition 12 - 1 Chapter 12 EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL INTRODUCTION Controlling erosion and sedimentation (E&S) during construction of our highways is an integral part of protecting and maintaining our water resources. For this reason, the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 1251 et seq., and the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, Act of June 22, 1937 ( 1987, No. 394) as amended 35 et seq. provide regulatory requirements for construction activities and the management of stormwater runoff generated by highways. Best Management Practices (BMPs) serve as the primary means of meeting these requirements. BMPs include activities, facilities, measures, or procedures used to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters and to minimize erosion and sedimentation. This Chapter categorizes Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control (E&SPC) into three groups: Stabilization BMPs, General BMPs, and In-Channel BMPs.

Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan and a PCSM Plan. For guidance on how to prepare these plans, refer to Chapter 4, Documentation and Document Retention, Section 4.1.B for the NPDES permit application, Section 4.1.C for E&SPC Plans, Section 4.1.F for PPC plans and Section 4.1.E for PCSM plans. The PCSM Plan identifies BMPs

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