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NPDES Stormwater Rules & Laws

15A NCAC 02H .0126 ♦ Adoption of Federal NPDES SW Regulations 40 CFR Part 122

Federal NPDES Regulations ♦ Link to Federal Regulations though EPA's SW website

Looking for Laws about Phase II Post-Construction?

That's actually a State Stormwater Program.  See State Laws for Session Law 2006-246.

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State Stormwater Rules & Laws

15A NCAC 02H .1000 ♦ State SW Program Requirements, ORW & HQW Rules

Session Law 2008-211 ♦ 20 Coastal Counties Stormwater Law (replaces 2H .1005)

Session Law 2006-246 ♦ Phase II Post-Construction Law (See Sections 8 & 9)

Session Law 2008-198 ♦ Revisions to S.L. 2006-246 & S.L. 2008-211.  Includes impervious parking legislation (see also link below).

15A NCAC 02H .1020 ♦ Universal Stormwater Management Program (USMP)

 

Session Law 2009-406 ♦ Extension of Certain Development Permits 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2010

Session Law 2010-177 ♦ Ammendment to SL 2009-406 Extending the Date to 12/31/2011

Impervious Parking Legislation ♦ Provisions placing limitations on the percent of impervious area for vehicular parking lots

 

"Redbook":

15A NCAC 02B .0100 ♦ Assignment of Water Quality Standards

15A NCAC 02B .0200 ♦ Standards for Surface Waters & Wetlands (NSW, Buffers, Water Supply)

15A NCAC 02B.0225 ♦ Updated ORW Rule 

15A NCAC 02B.0262 - .0273 ♦ Jordan Lake Rules (also see JordanLake.org) 

15A NCAC 02B.0275 - .0282 ♦ Falls Lake Rules  (also see FallsLake.org)

15A NCAC 02B.0600 ♦ Goose Creek Rules 

15A NCAC 02B .0300 ♦ Assignment of Stream Classifications

 

 Proposed rules to consolidate SL 2006-246 & 2008-211 into the NCAC.  Click here.
 Current Status: Awaiting final approval by the General Assembly

 

Rules & Laws Links:

Suface Water Rules & Standards (Planning Section)
NC OAH Rules Division
NC General Assembly Bills & Laws
Metro Washington COG document referenced in 02H .1008(c)(1)
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