Stormwater Compliance Resources

Guidance and Resources for Stormwater Compliance

Stormwater Compliance Resources from Cardinal Strategies to help make the SWPPP process as easy as possible. From guidance for the PIF, STEERS account, and TCEQ assistance, take a look at the resources below. Read more about Mastering the Texas STEERS Account System on our blog.

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Stormwater Compliance Process

Are you ready to kick off your new stormwater compliance project with Cardinal Strategies?

First, fill out the Project Information Form (PIF).

Note: a full set of civil plans must be uploaded and submitted with this form. It’s essential to complete as much of this form as possible, including project details, customer and accounting information, and other relevant information.

Cardinal requires a complete set of civil plans with your PIF in order to initiate your project.

If you have questions, contact your Cardinal representative. If you do not have a representative, please email envsales@cardinalstrategies.com.

STEERS Account Setup/Login

TCEQ Requirements (Texas)

To file a Notice of Intent (NOI) for your large construction site, you’ll first need to create a State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System (STEERS) account and obtain an Electronic Reporting (ER) number with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

This TCEQ STEERS login will help you move forward in the process. Your ER number serves as your STEERS account number, which allows Cardinal to grant you access to the paperwork required for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) process.

Don’t worry, Cardinal has a simple step-by-step process for you to follow to make it as easy as possible. Note: a STEERS account and ER number are assigned to a person, not a company/entity. If you change jobs or move companies, you should continue using the same account and number.

Getting Started with Your Account

To check on your project or sign documents for your project’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), log in to your STEERS account.

TCEQ General Permit

For more information on stormwater discharges associated with construction activities, view the TCEQ General Permit TXR150000.

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/stormwater/construction

EPA Construction General Permit (CGP) and Related Documents

Is your project in a state or on federal or tribal land that operates under EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for discharges from Construction Activities?

https://www.epa.gov/npdes/2022-construction-general-permit-cgp

TCEQ Assistance Tools for Construction Stormwater General Permits

Take a look at some of the resources from the TCEQ to help you stay in compliance with the Construction General Permit (CPG) TXR150000.

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/water/stormwater/sw-construction.html

TCEQ Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities: Am I regulated?

Not sure if the Construction General Permit (CGP) applies to your project and stormwater discharge? Here’s how you can find out.

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/stormwater/construction/TXR15_AIR.html

TCEQ Stormwater Permits and the Edwards Aquifer

Is your construction site in the Edward’s Aquifer transition, recharge or contributing zones? See the TCEQ’s resources on program requirements and who to contact.

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/stormwater/WQ_edwards.html

TCEQ Central Registry

Do you need to search for basic information about a facility such as a permit number (TXR), regulated entity number (RN), customer number (CN), location, documents related to a site, and information about operators?

https://www15.tceq.texas.gov/crpub/

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