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Have a project in New Orleans?
Our New Orleans SWPPP services are designed to get your project started and ensure compliance with state and local SWPPP requirements in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, also known as a SWPPP, SWP3, or SW3P, is a site-specific document that identifies:
- – The scope of the project
- – The operator(s) responsible for implementing the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- – Potential sources of stormwater pollution at the construction site
- – The measures that will be implemented to contain on-site pollutants and prevent them from being carried off-site in the form of runoff during storms.
How to obtain permit coverage in New Orleans
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Construction General Permit (CGP) allows contractors to discharge stormwater into state waterways, provided they comply with the terms of the permit. The first requirement for contractors and developers is to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The second requirement is to obtain permit coverage. There are two paths to obtaining coverage under the LDEQ CGP.
| Option 1 | Option 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Projects disturbing 1 to 4.9 acres qualify for the LAR200000 permit | Projects disturbing 5 acres or more fall under the LAR100000 permit | |
| Requirements | Requirements | |
| 1. Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan | 1. Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan | |
| 2. Submit your Small Construction Activity Completion Report (SCACR) to LDEQ within 60 days of project completion | 2. Submit an NOI with the payment of the annual fee of $291 per year |
Sites disturbing under five acres can receive automatic authorization by developing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and posting a construction site notice near the entrance to the site. Sites disturbing over five acres, or those that are part of a common plan of development disturbing five or more acres, must submit a Notice of Intent to LDEQ and pay the annual $291 maintenance and surveillance fee.
How can Smart SWPPP help?
Smart SWPPP offers a streamlined approach to getting your SWPPP developed and notices submitted within 72 hours. We also offer a wide range of other services to meet your compliance needs in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. Let us help you save time and resources on your next project.
Getting started is easy
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Fill out the project information form and upload your plans
After submitting your order, you’ll receive an email to upload your plans
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48 to 72 hours later, you’ll receive your SWPPP
Need it faster? Please contact us; we’re here to help you get your project started.
Small Site SWPPP
For projects less than 5 acres
$549
Includes
Prepared Small Construction Activity Completion Report (SCACR)
Sign and complete all documents electronically
72 hour turnaround time
Large Site SWPPP
For projects 5 acres and up
$599
Includes
Prepared LDEQ LAR100000 Notice of Intent application
Prepared LDEQ Construction Site Notices
72 hour turnaround time
LDEQ Notice of Intent
Prepared permit application
$99
Ideal for
Projects that have a SWPPP but need their LDEQ LAR100000 Permit
Includes
Prepared LDEQ Construction Site Notices
48 hour turnaround time
Need a custom solution for your project?
Call 1-888-363-0022
Ideal for
Developers and home builders with multiple projects
Multi-phased developments
Small Site SWPPP
For projects less than 5 acres
Large Site SWPPP
For projects 5 acres and up
LDEQ Notice of Intent
Prepared permit application
Need a custom solution for your project?
$549
$599
$99
Call 1-888-363-0022
Includes
Prepared Small Construction Activity Completion Report (SCACR)
Includes
Prepared LDEQ LAR100000 Notice of Intent application
Ideal for
Projects that have a SWPPP but need their LDEQ LAR100000 Permit
Ideal for
Developers and home builders with multiple projects
Sign and complete all documents electronically
72 hour turnaround time
Prepared LDEQ Construction Site Notices
72 hour turnaround time
Includes
Prepared LDEQ Construction Site Notices
48 hour turnaround time
and
Multi-phased developments
Frequently Asked Questions for New Orleans
- – in separate stages
- – in separate phases
- – in combination with other construction activities
- – plats
- – blueprints
- – marketing plans
- – contracts
- – building permits
- – public notice or hearing
- – zoning requests
It can include one operator or many operators.
Example: A subdivision is being developed. You are building homes on 2 acres, another company is clearing 3 acres in the next phase, and a contractor is excavating another 0.5 acres for a pond. In this case, the total area that would be disturbed is 5.5 acres. As a result, each operator would be subject to the requirements associated with disturbing 5 or more acres.
“Construction” refers to actions that result in a disturbance of the land, including clearing, grading, excavating, and other similar activities.
It also includes “construction-related activities,” areas that support the construction project such as stockpiles, borrow areas, concrete truck washouts, fueling areas, material storage areas and equipment storage areas. Construction activities that do not disturb land, such as interior remodeling, generally do not require LPDES or NPDES permit coverage.