Kentucky SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.5″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- KYR10 Construction General Permit
- Agency
- Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (KY EEC)
How Kentucky handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Kentucky disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the KYR10 Construction General Permit, administered by Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Inspect every 7 days, or every 14 days plus within 24 hours of the end of a storm of 0.5″ or greater.
Inspector qualifications
Qualified personnel designated by the operator.
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Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Kentucky?
Under the KYR10 Construction General Permit, a storm event of 0.5 inches or more triggers a post-storm inspection, generally due within 24 hours (non-work days typically extend to the next work day; check your permit). Routine inspections run every 7 or 14 days.
Who can perform SWPPP inspections in Kentucky?
Qualified personnel designated by the operator.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Kentucky?
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (KY EEC) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Kentucky under the KYR10 Construction General Permit.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Kentucky?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and KY EEC can issue administrative orders and state penalties on top. Missing rain-triggered inspections is among the most commonly cited violations in stormwater audits.
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