Nevada SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.5″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- NVR100000 Construction General Permit
- Agency
- Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP)
Verify against your permit. These values reflect the most common reading of Nevada's program; permits change and projects vary. The official permit text from NDEP controls.
How Nevada handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Nevada disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the NVR100000 Construction General Permit, administered by Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.
Inspector qualifications
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
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Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Nevada?
Under the NVR100000 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 Nevada?
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Nevada?
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Nevada under the NVR100000 Construction General Permit.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Nevada?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and NDEP 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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