Fast-track Stormwater Permitting

Session Law 2013-82 required DEQ to convene a stakeholder team to help develop fast-track permitting rules for issuing state stormwater permits without an initial technical review by DEQ staff. Fast track permits must be prepared by a qualified professional who will certify that the as-built project will comply with all Minimum Design Criteria (MDC). The new Fast Track Stormwater Permitting Process rules became effective January 1, 2017.

Notes:

The Fast Track Stormwater Permitting Process is only available for projects required to apply for a state stormwater permit from DEQ. When a local government is the permitting authority, consult with the local government regarding their permitting process.
Not all projects will be eligible for permitting under the Fast Track Process. Review the eligibility requirements on the ATC permit application form for more information.
You have choices! Even if your project is eligible for the Fast Track Process, you may choose to apply for a stormwater permit under the Standard Permitting Process.

Required Forms - Fast Track		Instructions	Application Fee	Permit Term
PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION or TRANSFER OF ATC PERMIT The following form is required prior to start of construction or for transfer of unexpired ATC permit to new permittee: Stormwater Fast Track Authorization to Construct (ATC) Application Form		Fast Track ATC Application Instructions	$505	5 years

UPON COMPLETION of CONSTRUCTION The following forms are required upon completion of construction: Stormwater Fast Track Final Permit Application Form (use Form SWU-101) Fast Track Final Permit Submittal Checklist As-Built "Permittee Certification" As-Built "General MDC" Certification As-Built Certifications for all applicable SCMs (see table below)		Form SWU-101 Application Instructions Additional instructions specific to the Fast Track Final Permit can be found in the "Submittal Checklist."	$505	8 years

As-Built Certification Forms - for use *upon completion* of construction		Upon completion of construction, As-Built Certifications must be provided for: Permittee General MDC & any other applicable SCMs	NA	NA
Permittee Certification (always required)	General MDC (always required)
Low Density	Wet Detention Pond
Infiltration System	Permeable Pavement
Stormwater Wetland	Sand Filter