Construction General Permit

Dischargers whose projects disturb one (1) or more acres of soil or whose projects disturb less than one acre but are part of a larger common plan of development that in total disturbs one or more acres, are required to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity Construction General Permit Order 2022-0057-DWQ. Construction activity subject to this permit includes clearing, grading and disturbances to the ground such as stockpiling, or excavation, but does not include regular maintenance activities performed to restore the original line, grade, or capacity of the facility.

SMARTS database

The Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) is a web-based database used by permittees to comply with provisions of the Construction General Permit. The database also has a portal that allows the public to query information on permitted and unpermitted sites.

Help Guides

Help Guides are available on the State Water Resources Control Board's SMARTS help guides webpage here: Construction Stormwater Reporting Help Guides

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