06-01 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Procedures

Purpose

Pursuant to Part 91, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC), of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Part 91) an SESC permit is typically required for any earth change that disturbs one or more acres or is within 500 feet of the water’s edge of a lake or stream. However, a state, county, and municipal agency may apply to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for designation as an Authorized Public Agency (APA) under the authority of Section 9110 of Part 91 and if designated an APA, the agency is granted the privilege to undertake earth change activities without having to obtain SESC permits from the appropriate county or municipal enforcing agency. The APA designation does not, however, negate the need for obtaining all other applicable federal, state, and local permits prior to starting the earth work.

These procedures have been submitted to the DEQ by the City of Grand Rapids in partial fulfillment of the requirements to be designated an APA. If these procedures are approved, the agency will undertake all earth change activities in accordance with the requirements set forth in these procedures. All requirements of Part 91 and the administrative rules (Rules) promulgated under the authority of Part 91 are included in these procedures by reference.