Construction Stormwater Program Management, Tracking, Reporting, and Compliance (2025)

Chapter: Appendix C: Case Examples Questionnaire

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Suggested Citation: "Appendix C: Case Examples Questionnaire." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Construction Stormwater Program Management, Tracking, Reporting, and Compliance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29051.

APPENDIX C

Case Examples Questionnaire

Construction Stormwater Management Overview

  1. Please explain the stormwater management program used by your DOT for highway construction. Does your DOT have a dedicated program, or is it a part of project management?
  2. Please describe any recent substantial changes made to your DOT’s construction stormwater management program and explain the benefits received from making these changes.

Construction Stormwater Management Processes

  1. What tools are used at your DOT for implementing, tracking, monitoring, managing, and maintaining stormwater management and control measures for highway construction?
  2. How does your DOT track and monitor compliance of construction stormwater management permit requirements during construction?
  3. Please briefly explain the process at your DOT for addressing stormwater discharge and erosion and sedimentation deficiencies during construction of highway projects.

SWPPP and Erosion and Sediment Control Measures

  1. What is your DOT’s process for developing and implementing the SWPPP for highway construction projects?
  2. Please explain the best management practices (BMPs) and control measures used by your DOT to comply with stormwater and other associated permits.
  3. What is the policy at your DOT for using/not using flocculants for construction stormwater management? What are the reasons for not using flocculants?

Construction Stormwater Management Guidance and Audits

  1. What types of guidance does your DOT have for implementing stormwater management practices?
  2. How does your DOT build consistency into your construction stormwater management program?
  3. What audits has your DOT experienced in regard to your stormwater management program? How does your DOT prepare for internal and regulatory audits?
  4. How does your DOT train personnel in stormwater management practices?
Suggested Citation: "Appendix C: Case Examples Questionnaire." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Construction Stormwater Program Management, Tracking, Reporting, and Compliance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29051.

Benefits and Challenges

  1. What are the benefits that your DOT regularly achieves when implementing the stormwater management program for highway construction (e.g., clean water, reduced deficiencies, no violations, etc.)?
  2. What challenges has your DOT faced in implementing the stormwater management program for highway construction?

Final Thoughts

  1. What lessons learned or experiences has your DOT experienced in construction stormwater program management, tracking, reporting, and compliance?
  2. Do you have any additional information to share on your DOT’s construction stormwater management program?
Suggested Citation: "Appendix C: Case Examples Questionnaire." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Construction Stormwater Program Management, Tracking, Reporting, and Compliance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29051.
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix C: Case Examples Questionnaire." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Construction Stormwater Program Management, Tracking, Reporting, and Compliance. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29051.
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