Alaska SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.5″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- AKR100000 Construction General Permit
- Agency
- Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)
Verify against your permit. These values reflect the most common reading of Alaska's program; permits change and projects vary. The official permit text from ADEC controls.
How Alaska handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Alaska disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the AKR100000 Construction General Permit, administered by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
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 Alaska?
Under the AKR100000 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 Alaska?
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Alaska?
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Alaska under the AKR100000 Construction General Permit.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Alaska?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and ADEC 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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