Industry Leader in Stormwater Compliance
RICK understands the enormous pressure our clients are under to maintain compliance with ever-changing regulations. RICK clients consistently rely upon our depth of knowledge to aid implementation of BMPs and provide alternatives to common BMPs. There are many ways to achieve compliance, and RICK has the experience to guide clients through the regulatory maze.
Water Quality Regulation Experts
Our RICK staff team holds industry-leading knowledge and experience in stormwater regulations. Our team works relentlessly to stay on the forefront of new requirements for construction and industrial stormwater. RICK staff members regularly present at regional workshops and seminars, participate and chair technical advisory committees, and conduct training for industry and municipal employees. Our staff members also have key certifications and registrations, including QSP, QSD, QISP, ToR, CPESC, CESSWI, and CISEC.
Comprehensive Stormwater Services
RICK offers a full suite of construction and industrial storm water services, including the following:
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Plan Preparations
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
- Notice of Intent (NOI)
- Notice of Termination (NOT)
- Change of Information (COI)
- SWPPP Amendments
- Rain Event Action Plans (REAPs)/Weather-Triggered Action Plans (WTAPs)
- Annual Reports
- Stormwater Multi-Application Reporting Tracking System (SMART) System Submittals
- SWPPP Template Creation
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QSP Services
- Weekly Inspections
- Rain-Triggered Inspections
- Quarterly Non-Stormwater Inspections
- Sampling Services
- Training Services
- BMP Design
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QISP Services
- Level 1 Exceedance Response Action (ERA) Reports
- Level 2 Exceedance Response Action (ERA) Plans and Technical Reports
- Water Pollution Prevention Plans (WPCPs) Document Review
- Implementing Risk-Level Specific Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Developing and Implementing Construction Site Monitoring Programs (CSMP)
- Training of Key Personnel, Including Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), Legally Responsible Person (LRP), Sampling Agents (click this link to learn more about training offerings)
- QSD/QSP Trainer of Record (ToR) Training
- Formal and Informal SWPPP Training (click this link to learn more about training offerings)
- SWPPP Auditing Services
- Preparation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Environmental Permit Processing through the Regulatory Agencies
- Conduction of Third-Party Stormwater Inspections at Construction Sites Greater than One Acre with SWPPPs for Municipalities and Districts
- Assistance with Development of Agency/District Program to Comply with Post-Construction Stormwater Standards of the Phase II MS4 Permit
- Review SWPPPs for Administrative Compliance with the 2009-0009-DWQ Construction General Permit (CGP)
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Other Services
- Plan-Checking Services
- Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP) Preparation
- Third Party Stormwater Oversight
- Expert Witness Services
- Environmental Permit Processing through the Regulatory Agencies
- Stormwater Program Management for Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
Featured Projects
Our expertise spans across a variety of markets and project types. Explore our collection of representative work here to see what RICK can do for you!
View all >Industrial General Permit (IGP) Storm Water Strategies
RICK has worked with clients to identify and implement storm water solutions to reduce pollutants in runoff and bring facilities back into a baseline status. Cost-efficient solutions typically begin with an audit of the facility’s layout and operational practices. The audit may identify refinements to the site layout and/or the operational practices that result in pollution reductions and compliance goals. Such refinements will be appropriately documented in the facility report in order to demonstrate the compliance pathway has been implemented.
IGP Permanent Structural Best Management Practices
In some cases, despite implementation of source control BMPs (e.g., good housekeeping), sampling results may be above the Numeric Action Level (NAL) values identified in Table 2 of the IGP for certain constituents. As dictated by the IGP, when source control BMPs don’t fully achieve the compliance goals (i.e., NALs), the facility may be required to implement structural BMPs. RICK's Water Resources Division has extensive experience with design, construction support, and maintenance support of structural BMPs implemented to improve water quality. It is critical that the appropriate structural BMP be selected and designed, considering the pollutant of concern, concentration, drainage area, site characteristics, and existing infrastructure. Structural BMPs that may be implemented to achieve compliance goals include the following:
- Media Filter Inserts
- Compact Biofiltration
- Biofiltration and Bioretention
- Filtration
- Advanced Treatment Solutions
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