BIAW has compiled the following information to help you apply and comply with the Department of Ecology's new Construction Stormwater General Permit. Because your project is unique, none of the information provided should be regarded as legal advice. If you have specific questions about the permit and how it applies to your project, you can contact Jodi Slavik at BIAW or your local Ecology representative.

Commonly asked questions about the new permit from builders, developers, and engineers.

Use this checklist to help determine if you need a permit, how to apply, and how (and when) to comply with all the permit conditions.

Download the forms you need to apply for the permit, draft a stormwater plan, monitor your site, and terminate coverage.

Download the forms you need to apply for idle lot, small buisness, extreme hardship exemptions.

Ecology's web site provides information on the permit, including downloads of all necessary forms.

Find out where and how the new municipal stormwater permits might impact your business.

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