About This Book
North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 – Sedimentation Control is the state regulatory framework enforcing the Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 (SPCA). It aims to prevent soil erosion and off-site sediment damage from land-disturbing activities.
Overview Administered by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and overseen by the Sedimentation Control Commission (SCC), the framework's core goal is to protect property, streams, and lakes from accelerated erosion and sedimentation. Key requirements include erosion control plans, site stabilization, limits on exposed graded areas, and stormwater runoff management.
Chapter Structure - Subchapter A: Sedimentation Control Commission Organization - Subchapter B: Erosion and Sediment Control Standards and Plans - Subchapter C: Civil Penalties - Subchapter D: Local Ordinances - Subchapter E: Rulemaking Procedures
Plan Requirements All land-disturbing activities must: - Identify erosion-prone areas - Limit the size of simultaneously exposed soil - Minimize the duration of soil exposure - Control surface water runoff from exposed zones - Manage stormwater velocity to prevent downstream channel erosion
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 1 licensing exam. Our practice tests include questions based on this material.