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Question #20 - Will EPA be inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance
with permit requirements and what are the penalties for noncompliance?
Answer - No. EPA does not have the necessary personnel to carryout a
program of regular inspections. However, spot inspections are a
possibility. In addition, the Clean Water Act gives citizens' groups
authority to file suit against dischargers for noncompliance with NPDES
permits. Fines for noncompliance must be at least ,500 per day and up to
a maximum of ,000 per day or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or
both.
Question #21 - Is there an EPA source to contact with further questions
about storm water permit requirements?
Answer - Yes. EPA has established a national Storm Water Hotline that can
be reached at (703) 821-4823.
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The preceding excerpts are from The Associated General Contractors of America
(AGC) addendum to September 14, 1992 AGC National Newsletter.
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