APPLICATION FOR STANDARD PLAN APPROVAL
BMP CONSTRUCTION AND RETROFIT
Definitions
1. “Forest” means a biological community dominated by trees and other woody plants covering a land area of one contiguous
acre or greater, and that have at least 100 trees per acre with at least 50% of those trees having a 2 inch or greater
diameter at 4.5 feet above the ground and larger. Forest does not include orchards or other stands of trees having a curve
number equivalent to “woods-grass combination”. To determine whether a site meets the definition of a forest at baseline
condition of 2017, the Department or its authorized Delegated Agency may use data from various sources, including but not
limited to Land Use/Land Cover data, historic and recent aerial photography, field collected data, etc.
Applicability Criteria
1. The construction will provide either:
a. RPv, Cv or Fv reduction by implementing Post Construction Stormwater BMP, retrofitting a degraded BMP, or
creating a floodplain, or
b. Stabilization of an eroding area.
2. The total land disturbance will not exceed 5.0 acres.
3. Within the disturbed area, the pre-development land use is not classified as forest.
4. The total impervious area proposed (roof, driveway, sidewalks, auxiliary structures, etc.) will not exceed the lesser of 7,500
square feet or 15% of the disturbed area.
Site Information
Project Name:
Site Location:
Tax Parcel ID:
Parcel Total Acres (nearest 0.1ac):
Disturbed Acres (nearest 0.1ac):
Proposed Impervious Area: sq ft / ac
Wooded area to be cleared: sq ft / ac
Applicant Information
Owner:
Mailing Address:
Owner Phone:
Owner Email:_______________________________________
Applicant:
Mailing Address:
Applicant Phone:
Applicant Email:_____________________________________
Fees
The review fee is $165 per disturbed acre to the nearest 0.1 acre with a minimum fee of $165 for any standard plan approvals
disturbing less than 1.0 acre. Make checks payable to City of Newark.
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Standard Conditions
1. The area must be returned grassed or vegetated condition (excluding permeable pavement installation and the allowable
impervious areas), after construction and throughout the life of the project.
2. Discharges from added impervious areas will be disconnected to the maximum extent practicable using one of the following
methods or another method approved by the Department or Delegated Agency:
a. Impervious areas will discharge to grassed or vegetated area.
b. Discharges from impervious area will be collected to discharge to a rain garden.
c. Discharges from impervious areas will be collected in rain barrels or cisterns for reuse.
3. Construction site stormwater management best management practices will be used.
4. Construction projects exceeding 1.0 acre of total disturbance require submittal of a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater
Discharges Associated with Construction Activity. A plan fulfilling Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
requirements must be developed to obtain general permit coverage for Stormwater Discharges Associated with
Construction Activity (see attachment).
5. Approval of this Standard Plan does not relieve the applicant from complying with any and all federal, state, county or
municipal laws and regulations.
Stabilization Conditions
1. Following initial soil disturbance or redisturbance, temporary or permanent stabilization with seed and mulch shall be
completed within 14 calendar days to the surface of all disturbed areas not actively under construction.
2. Specific stabilization recommendations may be found in the Delaware Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, 3.4.3
Standard and Specifications for Vegetative Stabilization.
Applicant Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that the information supplied on this Application for Standard Plan Approval is accurate, the
proposed land disturbing activity meets the criteria established, and all conditions of this Standard Plan Approval will be met by
the applicant, builder, contractor, and owner during construction and post construction.
Applicant Signature: Date:
Applicant Printed Name: Title:
***THIS STANDARD PLAN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE MAINTAINED ON THE SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION***
Approval Information (for office use only)
Approval # Fee Paid: $
Approved by: Approval Date:
Title: Expiration Date:
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Standard Detail & Specifications
Construction Site Waste Mgt &
Spill Control
DE-ESC-3.6.1
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DATA TO BE PROVIDED
Volume of Potential
Pollution
Height of containment
Area of containment
Volume of containment
Min. 9" compost
log or DE# 3
Stone berm
H
Fuel Tank
Spill
containment
Area
Fuel Tank
Stake as required per
compost log
manufacturer guidelines
Double layer
plastic sheeting
Double layer plastic
sheeting, or
approved equal
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Pollution Prevention – Spill Prevention
1. Fueling should only take place in signed designated areas, away from downstream drainage
facilities and watercourses.
2. Fueling must be with nozzles equipped with automatic shut-off to control drips. Do not top off.
3. Protect the areas where equipment or vehicles are being repaired, maintained, fueled or parked
from storm water run-on and runoff.
4. Use barriers such as berms to prevent storm water run-on and runoff, and to contain spills.
5. Place a “Fueling Area” sign next to each fueling area.
6. Store hazardous materials such as fuel, solvents, oil and chemicals in secondary containment.
7. Inspect vehicles and equipment for leaks on each day of use. Repair fluid and oil leaks
immediately.
8. Absorbent spill clean-up materials and spill kits must be available in fueling areas and on fuel
trucks.
9. If fueling is to take place at night, make sure the fueling area is sufficiently illuminated.
10. Properly dispose of used oil, fluids, lubricants and spill clean-up materials.
CLEAN UP SPILLS
1. If it is safe to do so, immediately contain and clean up any chemical and/or hazardous material
spills.
2. Properly dispose of used oil, fluids, lubricants and spill clean-up materials.
3. Do not bury spills or wash them down with water.
LEAKS AND DRIPS
1. Use drip pans or absorbent pads at all times. Place under and around leaky equipment.
2. Do not allow oil, grease, fuel or chemicals to drip onto the ground.
3. Have spill kits and clean up material on-site.
4. Repair leaky equipment promptly or remove problem vehicles and equipment from the site.
Clean up contaminated soil immediately.
5. Store contaminated waste in sealed containers constructed of suitable material. Label these
containers properly.
6. Clean up all spills and leaks. Promptly dispose of waste and spent clean up materials.
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Adapted from USEPA
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Notes:
The Construction Site Pollution Prevention Plan should include the following elements:
1. Material Inventory
Document the storage and use of the following materials:
a. Concrete
b. Detergents
c. Paints (enamel and latex)
d. Cleaning solvents
e. Pesticides
f. Wood scraps
g. Fertilizers
h. Petroleum based products
2. Good housekeeping practices
a. Store only enough product required to do the job.
b. All materials shall be stored in a neat, orderly manner in their original labeled containers
and covered.
c. Substances shall not be mixed.
d. When possible, all of a product shall be used up prior to disposal of the container.
e. Manufacturers’ instructions for disposal shall be strictly adhered to.
f. The site foreman shall designate someone to inspect all BMPs daily.
3. Waste management practices
a. All waste materials shall be collected and stored in securely lidded dumpsters in a location
that does not drain to a waterbody.
b. Waste materials shall be salvaged and/or recycled whenever possible.
c. The dumpsters shall be emptied a minimum of twice per week, or more if necessary. The
licensed trash hauler is responsible for cleaning out dumpsters.
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Notes (cont.)
d. Trash shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable Delaware laws.
e. Trash cans shall be placed at all lunch spots and littering is strictly prohibited. Recycle bins
shall be placed near the construction trailer.
f. If fertilizer bags can not be stored in a weather-proof location, they shall be kept on a pallet
and covered with plastic sheeting which is overlapped and anchored.
4. Equipment maintenance practices
a. If possible, equipment should be taken to off-site commercial facilities for washing and
maintenance.
b. If performed on-site, vehicles shall be washed with high-pressure water spray without
detergents in an area contained by an impervious berm.
c. Drip pans shall be used for all equipment maintenance.
d.
Equipment shall be inspected for leaks on a daily basis.
e. Washout from concrete trucks shall be disposed of in a temporary pit for hardening and
proper disposal.
f. Fuel nozzles shall be equipped with automatic shut-off valves.
g. All used products such as oil, antifreeze, solvents and tires shall be disposed of in
accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and local, state and federal laws and
regulations.
5. Spill prevention practices
a. Potential spill areas shall be identified and contained in covered areas with no connection
to the storm drain system.
b. Warning signs shall be posted in hazardous material storage areas.
c. Preventive maintenance shall be performed on all tanks, valves, pumps, pipes and other
equipment as necessary.
d. Low or non-toxic substances shall be prioritized for use.
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Notes (cont.)
e. Contact information for reporting spills through the DNREC 24-Hour Toll Free Number shall
be prominently posted.
6. Education
a. Best management practices for construction site pollution control shall be a part of regular
progress meetings.
b. Information regarding waste management, equipment maintenance and spill prevention
shall be prominently posted in the construction trailer.
CONTACT INFORMATION
DNREC 24-Hour Toll Free Number 800-662-8802
DNREC Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch 302-739-9403
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Adapted from USEPA
Pub. 840-B-92-002
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