Missouri Statewide Rule
Missouri Land Disturbance Permit for Construction Erosion Control
Key Facts
- Threshold
- One or more acres disturbed
- Permit issuer
- Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
- Required plan
- Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)
- Permit fee
- $500 to $5,000 by acreage
- Max penalty
- $10,000 per day
Summary
Missouri requires a state land disturbance operating permit from the Department of Natural Resources before construction disturbing one or more acres, mandating a stormwater pollution prevention plan with erosion and sediment control best management practices.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, use or maintain any water contaminant or point source in this state that is subject to standards, rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of sections 644.006 to 644.141 unless such person holds an operating permit from the commission, subject to such exceptions as the commission may prescribe by rule or regulation or as exempted in section 644.059.
Full Breakdown
Under the Missouri Clean Water Law, RSMo section 644.051.2, no person may operate a point source without a state operating permit. The Department of Natural Resources implements this through a construction land disturbance stormwater permit, required before vegetation is removed or one or more acres are disturbed, and for smaller sites within a larger common plan of development reaching one cumulative acre. The permit demands a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) with site-specific best management practices that minimize soil exposure, control erosion, and keep sediment on the site. Permit fees run from $500 for one to five acres up to $5,000 for 500 or more acres.
Violations & Penalties
Operating without a required land disturbance permit violates the Clean Water Law. The Department of Natural Resources issues violation notices and may seek civil penalties up to $10,000 per day under RSMo 644.076.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to grade under one acre?
What must the permit provide on site?
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