Erosion control inspections

Erosion control inspections. (1) General. (a) The maintenance provider shall regularly inspect the BMPs on a site to determine whether BMPs required by the erosion control plan or as appropriate for the site are properly implemented, installed, maintained, and functioning; determine whether the BMPs for a project site or TSA site are adequate for the purposes intended and for the site conditions; and identify any corrective action that is necessary. 1. For maintenance activities that have less than one acre of land-disturbing construction activity, and for which the department has not obtained coverage under a stormwater discharge permit, inspections may be visual. The maintenance provider may elect to complete a written inspection report. 2. For maintenance activities with one acre or more of land-disturbing construction activity, except for routine maintenance activities, the maintenance providers shall complete a written inspection report in accordance with subs. (2) and (3) . (b) The department representative may also inspect the site of a maintenance activity at any time. (2) When required. Inspections shall follow the frequency established in s. Trans 401.12 (2) . (3) Inspection report. The inspection report shall contain all of the following: (a) The date and time of inspection. (b) The names of the inspector, maintenance provider, and erosion control subcontractor. (c) The location of the maintenance activity. (d) A description of the present phase of land-disturbing construction activity at the site. (e) An assessment of the condition of in-place BMPs, including all of the following: 1. The location and deficiency of any BMPs that do not comply with the erosion control plan or intended use for such devices. 2. Any corrections needed to restore, maintain, or increase their effectiveness. (f) An assessment and the location of any new temporary or permanent BMPs needed at the site. (g) Any written notes documenting any verbal communications between the inspector, maintenance provider, contractor, DNR, and department representative regarding erosion control and stormwater management. (4) Report available to department. If required to complete a written inspection, the maintenance provider shall provide a copy of the completed inspection report to the appropriate department representative within 24 hours after completing an inspection.