Common use of Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Clause in Contracts

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control. Stormwater Supervisor - The Certified Supervisor shall be Level II and responsible for ensuring the erosion and sediment control/stormwater plan is adequately implemented and maintained on the project and for conducting the quality control program. The Certified Supervisor shall be on the project within 24 hours notice from initial exposure of an erodible surface to the project’s final acceptance. Perform the following duties: (1) Manage Operations - Coordinate and schedule the work of subcontractors so that erosion and sediment control/stormwater measures are fully executed for each operation and in a timely manner over the duration of the contract. (a) Oversee the work of subcontractors so that appropriate erosion and sediment control/stormwater preventive measures are conformed to at each stage of the work. (b) Prepare the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Inspection Record and submit to the Engineer. (c) Attend all weekly or monthly construction meetings to discuss the findings of the NPDES inspection and other related issues. (d) Implement the erosion and sediment control/stormwater site plans requested. (e) Provide any needed erosion and sediment control/stormwater practices for the Contractor’s temporary work not shown on the plans, such as, but not limited to work platforms, temporary construction, pumping operations, plant and storage yards, and cofferdams. (f) Acquire applicable permits and comply with requirements for borrow pits, dewatering, and any temporary work conducted by the Contractor in jurisdictional areas. (g) Conduct all erosion and sediment control/stormwater work in a timely and workmanlike manner. (h) Fully perform and install erosion and sediment control/stormwater work prior to any suspension of the work. (i) Coordinate with Department, Federal, State and Local Regulatory agencies on resolution of erosion and sediment control/stormwater issues due to the Contractor’s operations. (j) Ensure that proper cleanup occurs from vehicle tracking on paved surfaces or any location where sediment leaves the Right-of-Way. (k) Have available a set of erosion and sediment control/stormwater plans that are initialed and include the installation date of Best Management Practices. These practices shall include temporary and permanent groundcover and be properly updated to reflect necessary plan and field changes for use and review by Department personnel as well as regulatory agencies. (2) Requirements set forth under the NPDES Permit - The Department's NPDES Stormwater permit (NCS000250) outlines certain objectives and management measures pertaining to construction activities. The permit references NCG010000, General Permit to Discharge Stormwater under the NPDES, and states that the Department shall incorporate the applicable requirements into its delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. The Department further incorporates these requirements on all contracted bridge and culvert work at jurisdictional waters, regardless of size. Some of the requirements are, but are not limited to: (a) Control project site waste to prevent contamination of surface or ground waters of the state, i.e. from equipment operation/maintenance, construction materials, concrete washout, chemicals, litter, fuels, lubricants, coolants, hydraulic fluids, any other petroleum products, and sanitary waste. (b) Inspect erosion and sediment control/stormwater devices and stormwater discharge outfalls at least once every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours after a rainfall event of 0.5 inch that occurs within a 24 hour period. Additional monitoring may be required at the discretion of Division of Water Resources personnel if the receiving stream is 303(d) listed for turbidity and the project has had documented problems managing turbidity. (c) Maintain an onsite rain gauge or use the Department’s Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimate website to maintain a daily record of rainfall amounts and dates. (d) Maintain erosion and sediment control/stormwater inspection records for review by Department and Regulatory personnel upon request. (e) Implement approved reclamation plans on all borrow pits, waste sites and staging areas. (f) Maintain a log of turbidity test results as outlined in the Department's Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge. (g) Provide secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials. (h) Provide training for employees concerning general erosion and sediment control/stormwater awareness, the Department’s NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000250 requirements, and the applicable requirements of the General Permit, NCG010000. (i) Report violations of the NPDES permit to the Engineer immediately who will notify the Division of Water Quality Regional Office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. (3) Quality Control Program - Maintain a quality control program to control erosion, prevent sedimentation and follow provisions/conditions of permits. The quality control program shall: (a) Follow permit requirements related to the Contractor and subcontractors’ construction activities. (b) Ensure that all operators and subcontractors on site have the proper erosion and sediment control/stormwater certification. (c) Notify the Engineer when the required certified erosion and sediment control/stormwater personnel are not available on the job site when needed. (d) Conduct the inspections required by the NPDES permit. (e) Take corrective actions in the proper timeframe as required by the NPDES permit for problem areas identified during the NPDES inspections. (f) Incorporate erosion control into the work in a timely manner and stabilize disturbed areas with mulch/seed or vegetative cover on a section-by-section basis. (g) Use flocculants approved by state regulatory authorities where appropriate and where required for turbidity and sedimentation reduction. (h) Ensure proper installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices. (i) Remove temporary erosion or sediment control devices when they are no longer necessary as agreed upon by the Engineer. (j) The Contractor’s quality control and inspection procedures shall be subject to review by the Engineer. Maintain NPDES inspection records and make records available at all times for verification by the Engineer.

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control. Stormwater Supervisor - The Certified Supervisor shall be Level II and shall be responsible for ensuring the erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater plan is adequately implemented and maintained on the project and for conducting the quality control program. The Certified Supervisor shall be on the project within 24 hours notice from initial exposure of an erodible surface to the project’s final acceptance. Perform The Certified Supervisor shall perform the following duties: (1) Manage Operations - Coordinate and schedule the work of subcontractors so that erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater measures are fully executed for each operation and in a timely manner over the duration of the contract. (a) Oversee the work of subcontractors so that appropriate erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater preventive measures are conformed to at each stage of the work. (b) Prepare the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Inspection Record and submit to the Engineer. (c) Attend all weekly or monthly construction meetings to discuss the findings of the NPDES inspection and other related issues. (d) Implement the erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater site plans requested. (e) Provide any needed erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater practices for the ContractorDesign-Build Team’s temporary work not shown on the plansplans developed by the Design-Build Team, such as, but not limited to work platforms, temporary construction, pumping operations, plant and storage yards, and cofferdams. (f) Acquire applicable permits and comply with requirements for borrow pits, dewatering, and any temporary work conducted by the Contractor Design-Build Team in jurisdictional areas. (g) Conduct all erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater work in a timely and workmanlike manner. (h) Fully perform and install erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater work prior to any suspension of the work. (i) Coordinate with Department, Federal, State and Local Regulatory agencies on resolution of erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater issues due to the ContractorDesign-Build Team’s operations. (j) Ensure that proper cleanup occurs from vehicle tracking on paved surfaces and / or any location where sediment leaves the Right-of-Wayright of way. (k) Have available a set of erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater plans that are initialed and include the installation date of Best Management Practices. These practices shall include temporary and permanent groundcover and be properly updated to reflect necessary plan and field changes for use and review by Department personnel personnel, as well as regulatory agencies. (2) Requirements set forth under the NPDES Permit - – The Department's NPDES Stormwater permit Permit (NCS000250) outlines certain objectives and management measures pertaining to construction activities. The permit references NCG010000, General Permit to Discharge Stormwater under the NPDES, and states that the Department shall incorporate the applicable requirements into its delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. The Department further incorporates these requirements on all contracted bridge and culvert work at jurisdictional waters, regardless of size. Some of the requirements areshall be, but are not limited to: (a) Control project site waste to prevent contamination of surface or ground waters of the state, i.e. e.g. from equipment operation/maintenance, operations / maintenance construction materials, concrete washout, chemicals, litter, fuels, lubricants, coolants, hydraulic fluids, any other petroleum products, and sanitary waste. (b) Inspect erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater devices and stormwater discharge outfalls at least once every 7 calendar days days, and within 24 hours after a rainfall event of 0.5 inch inch, or greater, that occurs within a 24 24-hour period. Additional monitoring may be required at At the discretion of Division of Water Resources personnel personnel, additional monitoring may be required if the receiving stream is 303(d) listed for turbidity and the project has had documented problems managing turbidity. (c) Maintain an onsite rain gauge or use the Department’s Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimate website to maintain a daily record of rainfall amounts and dates. (d) Maintain erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater inspection records for review by Department and Regulatory personnel upon request. (e) Implement approved reclamation plans on all borrow pits, waste sites and staging areas. (f) Maintain a log of turbidity test results as outlined in the Department's Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge. (g) Provide secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials. (h) Provide training for employees concerning general erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater awareness, the Department’s 's NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000250 requirements, and the applicable requirements of the General Permit, NCG010000. (i) Report violations of the NPDES permit Permit to the Engineer immediately who will notify the Division NC Department of Water Environmental Quality Regional Office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. (3) Quality Control Program - Maintain a quality control program to control erosion, prevent sedimentation and follow provisions/provisions / conditions of permits. The quality control program shall: (a) Follow permit requirements related to the Contractor Design-Build Team and subcontractors’ construction activities. (b) Ensure that all operators and subcontractors / or subcontractor(s) on site have the proper erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater certification. (c) Notify the Engineer when the required certified erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater personnel are not available on the job site when needed. (d) Conduct the inspections required by the NPDES permitPermit. (e) Take corrective actions in the proper timeframe as required by the NPDES permit Permit for problem areas identified during the NPDES inspections. (f) Incorporate erosion control into the work in a timely manner and stabilize disturbed areas with mulch/mulch / seed or vegetative cover on a section-by-by- section basis. (g) Use flocculants approved by state regulatory authorities where appropriate and where required for turbidity and sedimentation reduction. (h) Ensure proper installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices. (i) Remove temporary erosion or sediment control devices when they are no longer necessary as agreed upon by the Engineer. (j) The ContractorDesign-Build Team’s quality control and inspection procedures shall be subject to review by the Engineer. Maintain NPDES inspection records and make records available at all times for verification by the Engineer.

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control. Stormwater Supervisor - The Certified Supervisor shall be Level II and responsible for ensuring the erosion and sediment control/stormwater plan is adequately implemented and maintained on the project and for conducting the quality control program. The Certified Supervisor shall be on the project within 24 hours notice from initial exposure of an erodible surface to the project’s final acceptance. Perform the following duties: (1) Manage Operations - Coordinate and schedule the work of subcontractors so that erosion and sediment control/stormwater measures are fully executed for each operation and in a timely manner over the duration of the contract. (a) Oversee the work of subcontractors so that appropriate erosion and sediment control/stormwater preventive measures are conformed to at each stage of the work. (b) Prepare the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Inspection Record and submit to the Engineer. (c) Attend all weekly or monthly construction meetings to discuss the findings of the NPDES inspection and other related issues. (d) Implement the erosion and sediment control/stormwater site plans requested. (e) Provide any needed erosion and sediment control/stormwater practices for the Contractor’s temporary work not shown on the plans, such as, but not limited to work platforms, temporary construction, pumping operations, plant and storage yards, and cofferdams. (f) Acquire applicable permits and comply with requirements for borrow pits, dewatering, and any temporary work conducted by the Contractor in jurisdictional areas. (g) Conduct all erosion and sediment control/stormwater work in a timely and workmanlike manner. (h) Fully perform and install erosion and sediment control/stormwater work prior to any suspension of the work. (i) Coordinate with Department, Federal, State and Local Regulatory agencies on resolution of erosion and sediment control/stormwater issues due to the Contractor’s operations. (j) Ensure that proper cleanup occurs from vehicle tracking on paved surfaces or any location where sediment leaves the Right-of-Way. (k) Have available a set of erosion and sediment control/stormwater plans that are initialed and include the installation date of Best Management Practices. These practices shall include temporary and permanent groundcover and be properly updated to reflect necessary plan and field changes for use and review by Department personnel as well as regulatory agencies. (2) Requirements set forth under the NPDES Permit - The Department's NPDES Stormwater permit (NCS000250) outlines certain objectives and management measures pertaining to construction activities. The permit references NCG010000, General Permit to Discharge Stormwater under the NPDES, and states that the Department shall incorporate the applicable requirements into its delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. The Department further incorporates these requirements on all contracted bridge and culvert work at jurisdictional waters, regardless of size. Some of the requirements are, but are not limited to: (a) Control project site waste to prevent contamination of surface or ground waters of the state, i.e. from equipment operation/maintenance, construction materials, concrete washout, chemicals, litter, fuels, lubricants, coolants, hydraulic fluids, any other petroleum products, and sanitary waste. (b) Inspect erosion and sediment control/stormwater devices and stormwater discharge outfalls at least once every 7 calendar days days, twice weekly for construction related Federal Clean Water Act, Section 303(d) impaired streams with turbidity violations, and within 24 hours after a significant rainfall event of 0.5 inch that occurs within a 24 hour period. Additional monitoring may be required at the discretion of Division of Water Resources personnel if the receiving stream is 303(d) listed for turbidity and the project has had documented problems managing turbidity. (c) Maintain an onsite rain gauge or use the Department’s Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimate website to maintain a daily record of rainfall amounts and dates. (d) Maintain erosion and sediment control/stormwater inspection records for review by Department and Regulatory personnel upon request. (e) Implement approved reclamation plans on all borrow pits, waste sites and staging areas. (f) Maintain a log of turbidity test results as outlined in the Department's Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge. (g) Provide secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials. (h) Provide training for employees concerning general erosion and sediment control/stormwater awareness, the Department’s NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000250 requirements, and the applicable requirements of the General Permit, NCG010000. (i) Report violations of the NPDES permit to the Engineer immediately who will notify the Division of Water Quality Regional Office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. (3) Quality Control Program - Maintain a quality control program to control erosion, prevent sedimentation and follow provisions/conditions of permits. The quality control program shall: (a) Follow permit requirements related to the Contractor and subcontractors’ construction activities. (b) Ensure that all operators and subcontractors on site have the proper erosion and sediment control/stormwater certification. (c) Notify the Engineer when the required certified erosion and sediment control/stormwater personnel are not available on the job site when needed. (d) Conduct the inspections required by the NPDES permit. (e) Take corrective actions in the proper timeframe as required by the NPDES permit for problem areas identified during the NPDES inspections. (f) Incorporate erosion control into the work in a timely manner and stabilize disturbed areas with mulch/seed or vegetative cover on a section-by-by- section basis. (g) Use flocculants approved by state regulatory authorities where appropriate and where required for turbidity and sedimentation reduction. (h) Ensure proper installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices. (i) Remove temporary erosion or sediment control devices when they are no longer necessary as agreed upon by the Engineer. (j) The Contractor’s quality control and inspection procedures shall be subject to review by the Engineer. Maintain NPDES inspection records and make records available at all times for verification by the Engineer.

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control. Stormwater Supervisor - The Certified Supervisor shall be Level II and responsible for ensuring the erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater plan is adequately implemented and maintained on the project and for conducting the quality control program. The Certified Supervisor shall be on the project within 24 hours notice from initial exposure of an erodible surface to the project’s final acceptance. Perform the following duties: (1) Manage Operations - Coordinate and schedule the work of subcontractors so that erosion and sediment control/stormwater measures are fully executed for each operation and in a timely manner over the duration of the contract. (a) Oversee the work of subcontractors so that appropriate erosion and sediment control/stormwater preventive measures are conformed to at each stage of the work. (b) Prepare the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Inspection Record and submit to the Engineer. (c) Attend all weekly or monthly construction meetings to discuss the findings of the NPDES inspection and other related issues. (d) Implement the erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater site plans requested. (e) Provide any needed erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater practices for the ContractorDesign-Build Team’s temporary work not shown on the plans, such as, but not limited to work platforms, temporary construction, pumping operations, plant and storage yards, and cofferdams. (f) Acquire applicable permits and comply with requirements for borrow pits, dewatering, and any temporary work conducted by the Contractor Design-Build Team in jurisdictional areas. (g) Conduct all erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater work in a timely and workmanlike manner. (h) Fully perform and install erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater work prior to any suspension of the work. (i) Coordinate with Department, Federal, State and Local Regulatory agencies on resolution of erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater issues due to the ContractorDesign-Build Team’s operations. (j) Ensure that proper cleanup occurs from vehicle tracking on paved surfaces and / or any location where sediment leaves the Right-of-Way. (k) Have available a set of erosion and sediment control/stormwater plans that are initialed and include the installation date of Best Management Practices. These practices shall include temporary and permanent groundcover and be properly updated to reflect necessary plan and field changes for use and review by Department personnel as well as regulatory agencies. (2) Requirements set forth under the NPDES Permit - – The Department's NPDES Stormwater permit (NCS000250) outlines certain objectives and management measures pertaining to construction activities. The permit references NCG010000, General Permit to Discharge Stormwater under the NPDES, and states that the Department shall incorporate the applicable requirements into its delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. The Department further incorporates these requirements on all contracted bridge and culvert work at jurisdictional waters, regardless of size. Some of the requirements are, but are not limited to: (a) Control project site waste to prevent contamination of surface or ground waters of the state, i.e. from equipment operationoperations/maintenance, maintenance construction materials, concrete washout, chemicals, litter, fuels, lubricants, coolants, hydraulic fluids, any other petroleum products, and sanitary waste. (b) Inspect erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater devices and stormwater discharge outfalls at least once every 7 calendar days days, twice weekly for construction related Federal Clean Water Act, Section 303(d) impaired streams with turbidity violations, and within 24 hours after a significant rainfall event of 0.5 inch that occurs within a 24 24-hour period. Additional monitoring may be required at the discretion of Division of Water Resources personnel if the receiving stream is 303(d) listed for turbidity and the project has had documented problems managing turbidity. (c) Maintain an onsite rain gauge or use the Department’s Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimate website to maintain a daily record of rainfall amounts and dates. (d) Maintain erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater inspection records for review by Department and Regulatory personnel upon request. (e) Implement approved reclamation plans on all borrow pits, waste sites and staging areas. (f) Maintain a log of turbidity test results as outlined in the Department's Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge. (g) Provide secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials. (h) Provide training for employees concerning general erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater awareness, the Department’s 's NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000250 requirements, and the applicable requirements of the General Permit, NCG010000. (i) Report violations of the NPDES permit to the Engineer immediately who will notify the Division of Water Quality Regional Office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. (3) Quality Control Program - Maintain a quality control program to control erosion, prevent sedimentation and follow provisions/conditions of permits. The quality control program shall: (a) Follow permit requirements related to the Contractor Design-Build Team and subcontractors’ construction activities. (b) Ensure that all operators and subcontractors / or subcontractor(s) on site have the proper erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater certification. (c) Notify the Engineer when the required certified erosion and sediment control/control / stormwater personnel are not available on the job site when needed. (d) Conduct the inspections required by the NPDES permit. (e) Take corrective actions in the proper timeframe as required by the NPDES permit for problem areas identified during the NPDES inspections. (f) Incorporate erosion control into the work in a timely manner and stabilize disturbed areas with mulch/mulch / seed or vegetative cover on a section-by-by- section basis. (g) Use flocculants approved by state regulatory authorities where appropriate and where required for turbidity and sedimentation reduction. (h) Ensure proper installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices. (i) Remove temporary erosion or sediment control devices when they are no longer necessary as agreed upon by the Engineer. (j) The ContractorDesign-Build Team’s quality control and inspection procedures shall be subject to review by the Engineer. Maintain NPDES inspection records and make records available at all times for verification by the Engineer.

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control. Stormwater Supervisor - The Certified Supervisor shall be Level II and responsible for ensuring the erosion and sediment control/stormwater plan is adequately implemented and maintained on the project and for conducting the quality control program. The Certified Supervisor shall be on the project within 24 hours notice from initial exposure of an erodible surface to the project’s final acceptance. Perform the following duties: (1) Manage Operations - Coordinate and schedule the work of subcontractors so that erosion and sediment control/stormwater measures are fully executed for each operation and in a timely manner over the duration of the contract. (a) Oversee the work of subcontractors so that appropriate erosion and sediment control/stormwater preventive measures are conformed to at each stage of the work. (b) Prepare the required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Inspection Record and submit to the Engineer. (c) Attend all weekly or monthly construction meetings to discuss the findings of the NPDES inspection and other related issues. (d) Implement the erosion and sediment control/stormwater site plans requested. (e) Provide any needed erosion and sediment control/stormwater practices for the Contractor’s temporary work not shown on the plans, such as, but not limited to work platforms, temporary construction, pumping operations, plant and storage yards, and cofferdams. (f) Acquire applicable permits and comply with requirements for borrow pits, dewatering, and any temporary work conducted by the Contractor in jurisdictional areas. (g) Conduct all erosion and sediment control/stormwater work in a timely and workmanlike manner. (h) Fully perform and install erosion and sediment control/stormwater work prior to any suspension of the work. (i) Coordinate with Department, Federal, State and Local Regulatory agencies on resolution of erosion and sediment control/stormwater issues due to the Contractor’s operations. (j) Ensure that proper cleanup occurs from vehicle tracking on paved surfaces or any location where sediment leaves the Right-of-Way. (k) Have available a set of erosion and sediment control/stormwater plans that are initialed and include the installation date of Best Management Practices. These practices shall include temporary and permanent groundcover and be properly updated to reflect necessary plan and field changes for use and review by Department personnel as well as regulatory agencies. (2) Requirements set forth under the NPDES Permit - The Department's NPDES Stormwater permit (NCS000250) outlines certain objectives and management measures pertaining to construction activities. The permit references NCG010000, General Permit to Discharge Stormwater under the NPDES, and states that the Department shall incorporate the applicable requirements into its delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. The Department further incorporates these requirements on all contracted bridge and culvert work at jurisdictional waters, regardless of size. Some of the requirements are, but are not limited to: (a) Control project site waste to prevent contamination of surface or ground waters of the state, i.e. from equipment operation/maintenance, construction materials, concrete washout, chemicals, litter, fuels, lubricants, coolants, hydraulic fluids, any other petroleum products, and sanitary waste. (b) Inspect erosion and sediment control/stormwater devices and stormwater discharge outfalls at least once every 7 calendar days days, twice weekly for construction related Federal Clean Water Act, Section 303(d) impaired streams with turbidity violations, and within 24 hours after a significant rainfall event of 0.5 inch that occurs within a 24 hour period. Additional monitoring may be required at the discretion of Division of Water Resources personnel if the receiving stream is 303(d) listed for turbidity and the project has had documented problems managing turbidity. (c) Maintain an onsite rain gauge or use the Department’s Multi-Sensor Precipitation Estimate website to maintain a daily record of rainfall amounts and dates. (d) Maintain erosion and sediment control/stormwater inspection records for review by Department and Regulatory personnel upon request. (e) Implement approved reclamation plans on all borrow pits, waste sites and staging areas. (f) Maintain a log of turbidity test results as outlined in the Department's Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge. (g) Provide secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials. (h) Provide training for employees concerning general erosion and sediment control/stormwater awareness, the Department’s NPDES Stormwater Permit NCS000250 requirements, and the applicable requirements of the General Permit, NCG010000. (i) Report violations of the NPDES permit to the Engineer immediately who will notify the Division of Water Quality Regional Office within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. (3) Quality Control Program - Maintain a quality control program to control erosion, prevent sedimentation and follow provisions/conditions of permits. The quality control program shall: (a) Follow permit requirements related to the Contractor and subcontractors’ construction activities. (b) Ensure that all operators and subcontractors on site have the proper erosion and sediment control/stormwater certification. (c) Notify the Engineer when the required certified erosion and sediment control/stormwater personnel are not available on the job site when needed. (d) Conduct the inspections required by the NPDES permit. (e) Take corrective actions in the proper timeframe as required by the NPDES permit for problem areas identified during the NPDES inspections. (f) Incorporate erosion control into the work in a timely manner and stabilize disturbed areas with mulch/seed or vegetative cover on a section-by-section basis. (g) Use flocculants approved by state regulatory authorities where appropriate and where required for turbidity and sedimentation reduction. (h) Ensure proper installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices. (i) Remove temporary erosion or sediment control devices when they are no longer necessary as agreed upon by the Engineer. (j) The Contractor’s quality control and inspection procedures shall be subject to review by the Engineer. Maintain NPDES inspection records and make records available at all times for verification by the Engineer.