FAQ
Why does it take so long to get a
permit?
The Conservation District makes every attempt to timely
issuance of permits for projects.
However, often the delays are not under the control of the Conservation
District. Delays by consultants in
responding to reviews can add considerable time to the process. Missing information or the need to
coordinate with other permits or agencies often impacts when the permit can be
issued.
How long will each review take?
The Conservation District strives to provide a timely review
of all plans. Administrative reviews of
NPDES permit applications are conducted within 10 working days of receipt. Applicants will be notified of the acceptance
of the application or deficiencies as soon as possible.
Technical review of plans cannot be completed until the plan
is accepted as being administratively complete. Technical reviews of the plans will be done
in the order the application is received as complete. Policy requires that reviews be completed
within 30 days of acceptance, however the Conservation District strives to
conduct reviews as soon as possible.
How can I speed up the review
process?
The best way to get a speedy and complete review is to make
sure the submission is complete and easily understood. Often valuable time is spent or unnecessary
review comments generated because the required information could not be found
or understood.
Is a pre-submission meeting required
before submission?
The
Conservation District does not require but strongly recommends that a
pre-submission or pre-design meeting be held for major projects. This allows for clearer understanding of
permitting requirements, ability to discuss unique conditions or concerns,
early coordination of other permitting requirements and often can give the
designer insights into pending requirements that might be implemented before
the plan will be submitted.