Text Box: Text Box: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Erin M. Crotty has announced plans to expand DEC's permitting program to include a new federally-mandated program to control stormwater runoff and protect waterways. Many of you may need to comply. On March 10, 2003, permits will be required for controlling stormwater runoff in urban areas and managing runoff from construction sites. DEC has released proposed versions of two general permits setting forth requirements for municipalities and construction sites of one or more acres that are designed to prevent Text Box: pollution through the use of appropriate technologies and management practices to address stormwater runoff. New York State has made significant progress in improving the quality of the State's water. The new federal stormwater control program will build upon New York's successful efforts. Through State funding, unprecedented assistance has been provided to local communities for water quality improvement projects and DEC will continue to work closely with municipalities and the business community to improve New York's water Text Box: Developers: Shore Up Your Stormwater Plans Text Box: “On March 10, 2003, permits will be required for controlling stormwater.” Text Box: Compliance with Phase II NSPDES Text Box: Two Massachusetts developers were charged with stormwater runoff violations and EPA-New England warns that these penalty action are part of a larger initiative to improve compliance failed to obtain stormwater permits, prepare stormwater pollution prevention plans, and take appropriate actions to control runoff from their construction sites. Penalty: One company faces a $137,000 fine for violations at a 164-acre residential subdivision. Another developer has agreed to pay $75,000 for violations at a 112-acre residential subdivision project.