A general contractor is building a 5,000 sq ft warehouse. The project will disturb 2.5 acres of land. What NPDES permit requirement applies?
Correct Answer
C) Notice of Intent (NOI) for Construction General Permit
Construction activities that disturb one acre or more require a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit. Since this project disturbs 2.5 acres, an NOI is required.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The NPDES Construction General Permit requires a Notice of Intent (NOI) for any construction activity that disturbs one acre or more of land. Since this warehouse project disturbs 2.5 acres, it exceeds the one-acre threshold and therefore requires an NOI filing. This is a federal requirement under the Clean Water Act that applies to construction sites to prevent stormwater pollution from entering waterways.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: No permit required
A permit is definitely required because the project disturbs 2.5 acres, which exceeds the one-acre threshold that triggers NPDES Construction General Permit requirements.
Option D: State permit only, no federal permit needed
Federal NPDES requirements apply in addition to any state permits. Construction activities disturbing one acre or more fall under federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction and require federal NPDES permit coverage.
Memory Technique
Think 'ONE and DONE' - One acre triggers the requirement, and NOI gets it done (Notice of Intent)
Reference Hint
Environmental regulations chapter or Clean Water Act/NPDES permit section in your reference materials
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