Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit
The
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) does not issue Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) permits; however the MDEQ, Water Bureau is responsible to train and oversee the agencies that have authority to administer and enforce Part 91, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended.
A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Part 91, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control,Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended
Part 31, Water Resources Protection,Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
Michigan Administrative Code, Rules Administered by MDEQ, WB
Part 17, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (R 323.1701 - 323.1714)
See also: Storm water discharge requirementsunder the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (specifically, Permit-by-Rule and Notice of Coverage)
D. MICHIGAN BUSINESS ONE STOP:
The Michigan Business One Stop (One Stop) www.michigan.gov/businessis a tool designed to allow businesses to interact with the State of Michigan. The tool offers:
- a set of screening questions based upon your business sector to identify permits, licenses and registrations that may be required to do business in Michigan.
- an option to pay fees online. For many programs, you can pay your business license fee in One Stop through use of an online form and shopping cart.
- many online permit applications and renewals. When starting a new business and registering in One Stop, you will need to identify a business sector (also known as a NAICS Code). You can find your code at www.naics.com, select "Code Search." After entering this code in One Stop and answering some screening questions, links to relevant permit applications will automatically be available in your newly created workspace. One benefit of accessing applications through One Stop is that you will receive status messages throughout the application process.
Using the One Stop provides many benefits to businesses in Michigan. By conducting your business through One Stop you can organize your State of Michigan transactions in one place. If you ever need assistance with One Stop, then you can contact the Customer Assistance Center at 877-766-1779; they are open from 7 am to 6 pm. One Stop is a valuable tool that offers many benefits to business. We hope you give it a try.
D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1. Applicability (activities that require the permit)
Most local SESC permitting agencies require a permit when the project involves an earth change activity within 500 feet of a lake or stream or when the project will disturb an area greater than one acre in size. However, some local SESC agencies require the permit regardless of size or location. Contact your local SESC agency.
- "Earth change" means a human-made change in the natural cover or topography of land, including cut and fill activities, which may result in or contribute to soil erosion or sedimentation of the waters of the state. Earth change does not include the practice of plowing and tilling soil for the purpose of crop production.
- An authorized public agency, approved by the MDEQ, pursuant to Part 91, is exempt from the requirement of obtaining a permit for an earth change but must notify the appropriate enforcing agency, in advance, of the earth change activity.
2. Pre-Application Requirements
An SESC plan will need to be developed and based upon project complexity some applicants prefer to employ a consultant.
3. Application Submission Requirements
The MDEQ does not issue Part 91, SESC permits and therefore does not require submittals specific to Part 91.
4. Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
- Applicant submits application to the local SESC agency.
- Upon a determination that an applicant has met all the requirements, the local SESC agency issues a permit.
5. Operational Requirements
- Applicant must comply with all applicable rules and regulations and any stipulations set forth in the permit.
- The local SESC agency is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the permit, field inspections of the project, and final approval of the earth change activities. MDEQ may inspect Part 91 sites to assess the SESC agency performance.
6. Fees
MDEQ does not issue SESC permits; the local SESC agencies independently set fees for SESC permits issued within their jurisdictions.
E. MICHIGAN BUSINESS ONE STOP:
The Michigan Business One Stop (One Stop) www.michigan.gov/businessis a tool designed to allow businesses to interact with the State of Michigan. The tool offers:
- a set of screening questions based upon your business sector to identify permits, licenses and registrations that may be required to do business in Michigan.
- an option to pay fees online. For many programs, you can pay your business license fee in One Stop through use of an online form and shopping cart.
- many online permit applications and renewals. When starting a new business and registering in One Stop, you will need to identify a business sector (also known as a NAICS Code). You can find your code at www.naics.com, select "Code Search." After entering this code in One Stop and answering some screening questions, links to relevant permit applications will automatically be available in your newly created workspace. One benefit of accessing applications through One Stop is that you will receive status messages throughout the application process.
Using the One Stop provides many benefits to businesses in Michigan. By conducting your business through One Stop you can organize your State of Michigan transactions in one place. If you ever need assistance with One Stop, then you can contact the Customer Assistance Center at 877-766-1779; they are open from 7 am to 6 pm. One Stop is a valuable tool that offers many benefits to business. We hope you give it a try.
F. ADMINISTERING AGENCY:
Local SESC Agencies: Soil Erosion Permitting Agencies
- Environmental Assistance Center: 1-800-662-9278, e-mail: deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov
Creation/Revision Date:
October 2010
