Erosion and Sediment Control Program Overview The mission of the Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Program is to allow development within our state while preventing pollution by sedimentation. In cooperation with the Sedimentation Control Commission and pursuant to the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, the Erosion and Sediment Control Program: Develops, adopts, and revises rules and regulations for erosion and sediment control. Assists and encourages local programs and other agencies in developing erosion and sedimentation control programs. Develops and distributes recommended methods of erosion and sedimentation control, including the E&SC Planning and Design Manual. Develops and distributes other material relating to erosion and sediment control including technical, instructional, and educational material, including the Field Manual, Inspector’s Guide, E&SC Practices Videos, and the Erosion and Sedimentation Newsletter. Conduct educational programs in E&SC for State and local governmental officials, persons engaged in land-disturbing activities, and interested citizen groups such as the general public, students, and educators. Requires the submission of erosion and sedimentation control plans, and completes or delegates the completion of the review, inspection, and enforcement of those plans and their associated projects. Updates & Announcements Fee Update As of November 19, 2021, the E&SC application fee is $100/per acre for new or revised plans. The express fee is unchanged. It's Time to Prepare, Hurricane Season is Jun. 1 - Nov. 30 Hurricane Weather Advisory for Construction Sites (PDF) As we enter hurricane season, there exists the possibility that sites in development will be adversely impacted, regardless of the measures that are in place to control stormwater and sediment runoff. However, proper planning can minimize damage and the work effort to restore the site to pre-storm conditions. This document contains suggestions for pre-storm preparation, and conditions under which land-disturbing activities may be necessary. Workshops: Information on upcoming workshops will be posted here as it becomes available. 2022 NC E&SC Workshop - TBD Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section In partnership with: Southeast Chapter – International Erosion Control Association (SE-IECA) and NCSU Department of Crop & Soil Sciences 2023 Local Program Workshop - TBD Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section In partnership with the NC Water Resources Research Institute This event is specifically for the local government programs that have delegated erosion and sediment control programs; registration and workshop information will be sent directly to these programs. Upcoming SCC 2022 Meeting Dates Aug. 18, 2022 Nov. 15, 2022 For more information on the SCC and the quarterly meetings refer to the SCC webpage. E&SC Shortcuts E&SC Homepage: deq.nc.gov/E&SC E&SC Education page: deq.nc.gov/E&SCedu E&SC Sediments Newsletter page: deq.nc.gov/SEDIMENTS DEMLR Homepage: deq.nc.gov/DEMLR E&SC Listservs There are two available Listservs to stay up to date with E&SC information in NC : The E&SC Interested Parties listserv is run by NCDEQ E&SC Program staff for those interested in being notified regarding rule amendments, rule proposals, public hearings, and public comment periods. To subscribe go to https://lists.deq.nc.gov/ enter your name and email and then select “DEQ.DLR.Erosion.Sediment.Interested.Parties” from the drop down list. The Sediments listserv is run by the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) of the UNC System. This listserv is used to advertise E&SC training information, the Sediments newsletter and share other related information. To subscribe, follow the Sediments listserv directions on the WRRI Listservs page. Contact Information If you have questions or concerns related to erosion and sediment control or off-site sedimentation from construction in NC, contact: The appropriate Local Government Program, The DEMLR staff at the appropriate Regional Office, The E&SC Central Office Staff, or The DEMLR toll-free hotline, 1-866-STOPMUD You can also refer to our Erosion and Sediment FAQs page for answers to common questions.
Erosion and Sediment Control Program Overview The mission of the Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Program is to allow development within our state while preventing pollution by sedimentation. In cooperation with the Sedimentation Control Commission and pursuant to the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, the Erosion and Sediment Control Program: Develops, adopts, and revises rules and regulations for erosion and sediment control. Assists and encourages local programs and other agencies in developing erosion and sedimentation control programs. Develops and distributes recommended methods of erosion and sedimentation control, including the E&SC Planning and Design Manual. Develops and distributes other material relating to erosion and sediment control including technical, instructional, and educational material, including the Field Manual, Inspector’s Guide, E&SC Practices Videos, and the Erosion and Sedimentation Newsletter. Conduct educational programs in E&SC for State and local governmental officials, persons engaged in land-disturbing activities, and interested citizen groups such as the general public, students, and educators. Requires the submission of erosion and sedimentation control plans, and completes or delegates the completion of the review, inspection, and enforcement of those plans and their associated projects. Updates & Announcements Fee Update As of November 19, 2021, the E&SC application fee is $100/per acre for new or revised plans. The express fee is unchanged. It's Time to Prepare, Hurricane Season is Jun. 1 - Nov. 30 Hurricane Weather Advisory for Construction Sites (PDF) As we enter hurricane season, there exists the possibility that sites in development will be adversely impacted, regardless of the measures that are in place to control stormwater and sediment runoff. However, proper planning can minimize damage and the work effort to restore the site to pre-storm conditions. This document contains suggestions for pre-storm preparation, and conditions under which land-disturbing activities may be necessary. Workshops: Information on upcoming workshops will be posted here as it becomes available. 2022 NC E&SC Workshop - TBD Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section In partnership with: Southeast Chapter – International Erosion Control Association (SE-IECA) and NCSU Department of Crop & Soil Sciences 2023 Local Program Workshop - TBD Presented by: N.C. DEQ – Land Quality Section In partnership with the NC Water Resources Research Institute This event is specifically for the local government programs that have delegated erosion and sediment control programs; registration and workshop information will be sent directly to these programs. Upcoming SCC 2022 Meeting Dates Aug. 18, 2022 Nov. 15, 2022 For more information on the SCC and the quarterly meetings refer to the SCC webpage. E&SC Shortcuts E&SC Homepage: deq.nc.gov/E&SC E&SC Education page: deq.nc.gov/E&SCedu E&SC Sediments Newsletter page: deq.nc.gov/SEDIMENTS DEMLR Homepage: deq.nc.gov/DEMLR E&SC Listservs There are two available Listservs to stay up to date with E&SC information in NC : The E&SC Interested Parties listserv is run by NCDEQ E&SC Program staff for those interested in being notified regarding rule amendments, rule proposals, public hearings, and public comment periods. To subscribe go to https://lists.deq.nc.gov/ enter your name and email and then select “DEQ.DLR.Erosion.Sediment.Interested.Parties” from the drop down list. The Sediments listserv is run by the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) of the UNC System. This listserv is used to advertise E&SC training information, the Sediments newsletter and share other related information. To subscribe, follow the Sediments listserv directions on the WRRI Listservs page. Contact Information If you have questions or concerns related to erosion and sediment control or off-site sedimentation from construction in NC, contact: The appropriate Local Government Program, The DEMLR staff at the appropriate Regional Office, The E&SC Central Office Staff, or The DEMLR toll-free hotline, 1-866-STOPMUD You can also refer to our Erosion and Sediment FAQs page for answers to common questions.
