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<p class="Default">Good Morning,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Default">Please find attached a Fact Sheet regarding the RIDOT Compliance Assistance Program (CAP). We hope this tool is useful to better understand the requirements of the RIDEM RIPDES Construction General Permit.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">What is the CAP and who does it apply to?
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext">CAP is a tool used to assist owners and operators of construction sites to better understand the requirements of the RIDEM RIPDES Construction General Permit. This program applies to any construction
site with a soil disturbance of an acre or more. Currently this is a voluntary program, but will most likely become mandatory in the future.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">How does the CAP work?
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• RIDEM provides compliance assistance – in the form of training workshops and plain language workbooks that clearly explain all of a facility's environmental obligations.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• The site owner and operator certify that the facility is in compliance and will continue to be in compliance.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• If the facility is not in compliance, the owner and operator must indicate how and when it returned to compliance.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• RIDEM conducts random inspections to judge the accuracy of certification and the degree of performance improvements for individual sites and for the construction sector as a whole.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">• </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">The RIDEM will also use the data to strategically target inspections and compliance assistance efforts, to track results to show success
to the public, industry and legislators and, as appropriate, take the necessary enforcement actions.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">What is required in the CAP?
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext">• Submission of two Self-Certification Checklists to the RIDEM Office of Customer and Technical Assistance
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext">• </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">Start of Construction Stormwater Self-Certification Checklist (Submittal 1)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">Must be submitted <b>within 30 days after
</b>initiating soil disturbance activities <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">Allows the owner and operator to be in compliance from the start of the project and be aware of all applicable regulations
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:windowtext">o
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">Can be used as an “anytime” Self-Certification Checklist to ensure all proper procedures are being followed and the site is in compliance
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext">• Completion of Construction Stormwater Self-Certification Checklist (Submittal 2)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:windowtext">o
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">Must be submitted <b>within 30 days after
</b>completion of permanent site stabilization <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:windowtext">o
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">Allows the owner and operator to properly complete the project
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext">• </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">The Self-Certification inspections are
<b>in addition </b>to the SESC weekly inspections <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">Who should fill out the Self-Certification Checklists?
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">The person filling out the checklists must have a thorough understanding of the RIDEM RIPDES Construction General Permit requirements, be familiar with Minimum Standard 10 of the RI Stormwater
Design and Installation Standards Manual, the RI Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook and most importantly the site specific SESC Plan.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">What are the Benefits to Participating in the CAP?
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• Allows the owner and operator to promptly correct environmental violations
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• Enables the owner and operator to proactively prevent environmental violations
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• Educates the owner and operator on what the RIDEM expects when it comes to construction site compliance
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext">• Diminishes the chance of receiving fines associated with environmental violations
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">How does my site participate?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:windowtext">Contact the RIDEM – Office of Customer and Technical Assistance! 401-222-6822</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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