Erosion control inspections

Erosion control inspections. (1) General. (a) A utility person shall, and the department representative may, inspect the site of a utility facility project. The inspection shall determine whether BMPs for a project required by the erosion control plan or as appropriate for the project site are properly implemented, installed, 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 necessary corrective action. (b) A utility person shall provide sufficient notice and allow a department representative to accompany the utility person during any inspection of a utility facility project. (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, utility person, and erosion control subcontractor. (c) The location and utility permit number. (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 utility person, inspector, contractor, DNR, and department representative regarding erosion control and stormwater management. (4) Report available to department. Within 24 hours after completing an inspection, the utility person shall provide a copy of the completed inspection report to the department representative.