4 rules for unincorporated Orange County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Orange County enforces NY SPDES MS4 General Permit (GP-0-24-001) through municipal stormwater programs. Projects disturbing 1+ acre require SWPPP. Hudson and Wallkill River watersheds subject to additional DEC oversight. Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District assists.
Erosion and sediment control on construction sites in Orange County NY is required under the NY SPDES Construction General Permit and 6 NYCRR Part 750. The Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District reviews SWPPPs. Best management practices must follow the NY Standards & Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book, 2016). Sites over 1 acre trigger mandatory SPDES coverage.
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, ...
Orange County participates in the NFIP. Hudson River, Wallkill River, Moodna Creek, and Ramapo River floodplains mapped by FEMA. Flood-prone communities include Port Jervis (Delaware River), Walden (Wallkill), and Cornwall-on-Hudson. Base Flood Elevation +2 ft freeboard required by NY Building Code.
Grading permits required by town building departments for earthwork over 500 cubic yards typical. Drainage must not discharge onto neighbor property under NY common law (reasonable use rule). NYSDEC Article 15 permits required for work in protected streams.
Article 15, Title 5 Environmental Conservation Law (ECL); 6 NYCRR Part 608 (Protection of Waters)
Article 15, Title 5 Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Implementing Regulations, 6NYCRR PART 608. The protection of New York's diverse water resources ensures that our rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds continue to provide essential ecological and commercial services. Preserving fish and wildlife habitat, safeguarding our drinking water, and allowing industrial and agricultural ventures to res...
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