NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Land Resources - Erosion and Sediment Control
Land Resources
Erosion and Sedimentation Program Erosion and Sedimentation Mission: To all development within our State while preventing pollution by sedimentation. Announcement of Self-Inspection Program: Rules detailing the documentation of these inspections take effect October 1, 2010.Self-Inspection Program Announcement (PDF) Sedimentation Control CommissionThe Sedimentation Control Commission (SCC) was created to administer the Sedimentation Control Program pursuant to the N.C. Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (SPCA). It is charged with adopting rules, setting standards, and providing guidance for implementation of the Act. The composition of the Commission is set by statute to encompass a broad range of perspectives and expertise in areas related to construction, industry, government, and natural resource conservation and quality. All members are appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms, except for the Director of the Water Resources Research Institute of The University of North Carolina, who serves as long as he remains Director. The chairman of the SCC is named by the Governor.
Laws and RulesSedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (link to N.C. General Statutes)
Title 15A Chapter 4: Sedimentation Control, Sedimentation Control Local ProgramsClick here for Local Program information
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