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Maine Construction General Permit (Continued)

description of the project. By signing the NOI, you are agreeing to meet the requirements of the general permit, including standards for erosion and sedimentation control, inspection and maintenance of any stormwater control practices, and "housekeeping" (for example, preventing fuel spills and controlling dust on the construction site). Specific standards for these activities are found in the MCGP. When you have completed your project and the disturbed areas have been permanently stabilized, you must submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) and photos to the DEP. Notification forms and copies of the MCGP can be obtained by calling your regional DEP office. They can also be obtained on the web at the following address: www.state.me.us/dep/blwq/docstand /stormwater/construction.htm

What else do I need to send with my Notice of Intent?

All NOI forms must be accompanied by a site plan for your project. The site plan must show the extent of the disturbed area(s), identify nearby wetlands and water bodies, and show the location of downgradient vegetated buffers. Plans must be legible, reproducible, and drawn to scale. Written approval from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) must accompany your NOI if your project is located in an essential habitat area. Maps showing essential habitat areas are available from the IF&W and at DEP regional offices.

Who needs to do an erosion and sedimentation control plan?

You must complete and maintain an ESC plan if your project includes any of the following:
Disturbed area, if:
· one acre or more will be disturbed in the watershed of an impaired waterbody(C); or
· three acres or more will be disturbed in any watershed.

A common plan, if:
· the common plan of development drains to an impaired waterbody(C), and also requires a Stormwater Law permit, Site Location of Development Law permit, or LURC permit; or
· the common plan of development does not drain to an impaired waterbody(C), will include three acres or more of disturbed area, and also requires a Stormwater Law permit, a Site Location of Development Law permit, or a LURC permit.

How can we help?

We are here to help you with your project needs, large and small. We are always ready to provide you with a timely quotation or to discuss your project plans. Do you want more information? Visit us on our website, www.roaringbrook.com, and click on response form to send a proposal request. If you prefer, you can call us toll free at 1-888-RBC-2643, fax us at 207-384-5383, or e-mail us at bill@rbc.mv.com.

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