In order to protect our waterways, federal, state, and local governing agencies have established important erosion and sediment control regulations for construction sites. To comply with these guidelines, erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices (BMPs) have become an essential part of construction process. Failure to select and install the appropriate BMPs for your project will do more than negatively impact the health of our rivers, streams, and lakes; from hefty fines to project delays, here are the consequences developers and municipalities may face for failure to properly implement erosion and sediment control BMPs.
For Private Developments that Fail to Comply
May receive a stop work order issued by the municipality until the site is brought into compliance resulting in loss of production, project delays, liquidated damages, the unemployed workers/sub-contractors, lawsuits, and more.
Fines levied by the municipality. This can ultimately result in bad public relations with municipality and the community as a whole, as well as revenue loss and additional lawsuits.
Permits revoked by the municipality.
Additional costly interventions if the municipality must inform other governmental identities like the DNR, EPA, or Army Corps of Engineers.
May affect the likelihood of securing additional projects within the community.
Negatively impact your organization’s reputation if the media or community is involved.
FOR MUNICIPAL PROJECTS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY
May receive stop work orders issued by the DNR, EPA, or Army Corps of Engineers until the site is brought into compliance, resulting in loss of production, project delays, liquidated damages, the unemployed workers/sub-contractors, lawsuits, and more.
Fines levied by the DNR, EPA, or Army Corps of Engineers resulting in revenue loss and additional lawsuits.
Permits may be revoked by the DNR or Army Corp of Engineers.
The responsible party and/or contractors risk losing additional projects within the municipality.
May affect the GP (General Permit) issued by the State.
LEARN MORE
To learn how to avoid these costly consequences (and unnecessary headaches) by identifying and implementing the right BMPs for your project, please contact our experts today, or check out our upcoming webinar:
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Apr 22, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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About the Author
Mark A. Bruns, CISEC
Engineering Technician
Mark has over 10 years experience as a lead erosion and sediment control inspector. Mark attends pre-construction meetings and DNR site meetings, where he interacts, provides recommendations, and helps problem solve with clients, other consultants, engineers, state and local officials, contractors, and developers.
