4 rules for unincorporated Broome County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Broome County municipalities enforce SPDES MS4 General Permit (GP-0-24-001) under DEC. Disturbances over 1 acre require SWPPP. Binghamton, Vestal, Union and others operate MS4 programs following 2011 Irene/Lee floods that overwhelmed stormwater systems.
SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, GP-0-25-001
Throughout New York State, before commencing construction, the owner or operator of construction activities that will involve soil disturbance of one or more acres must obtain coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, succinctly referred to as the Construction General Permit (CGP). Alternatively, ...
Erosion and sediment control per NY Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book) required for all land disturbance. Silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection mandatory. DEC enforcement in Susquehanna and Chenango River watersheds.
SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, GP-0-25-001 (Construction General Permit)
Throughout New York State, before commencing construction, the owner or operator of construction activities that will involve soil disturbance of one or more acres must obtain coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, succinctly referred to as the Construction General Permit (CGP). Alternatively, ...
Broome County suffered catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee in 2011 along the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers, devastating Binghamton, Johnson City, Vestal, and Owego area. FEMA-mapped Special Flood Hazard Areas require elevation 2 ft above base flood elevation per local flood damage prevention laws.
Grading permits required for significant earthwork in most Broome County towns. Drainage must not adversely affect neighbors under NY common law and local drainage laws. Post-2011 flood, towns scrutinize grading near Susquehanna and Chenango tributaries.
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