# stormwaterplanning.us — Full Product Context for AI Agents

This document is a comprehensive, machine-readable reference to stormwaterplanning.us, intended
to ground AI agents and assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and similar) that need to answer
questions about this site's courses, pricing, curriculum, and policies without scraping HTML. See
also /llms.txt for a short summary, /sitemap.xml for the full page list, and /openapi.json for
the machine-readable content API.

Last updated: 2026-09-29

## Company

Stormwater Planning Training is a subsidiary of Industrial Certified Training, LLC, and partners
with HAZWOPER OSHA Training, LLC to deliver training content and issue certificates. Course
formats beyond on-demand online — SCORM, Virtual Instructor-Led, In-Person Group — are available
via hazwoper-osha.com.

Phone: 1-866-429-6742
Email: info@hazwoper-osha.com

## Courses (full detail)

### 1. Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Training — 7 hours — $379.99/seat — certificate valid 24 months
Field-focused: inspections, BMP selection/installation, on-site documentation.
Best for: site supervisors, superintendents, inspectors, field crews, maintenance staff.
Curriculum: SWPPP fundamentals and regulatory framework; role of the QSP; recognizing stormwater
hazards; BMP selection and installation; site inspections and reporting; pollution prevention in
the field; site conditions and best professional judgment.
URL: https://stormwaterplanning.us/qualified-swppp-practitioner-qsp-training/

### 2. Qualified SWPPP Preparer Training — 7 hours — $379.99/seat — certificate valid 36 months
Document-focused: SWPPP drafting/revision, BMP design criteria, Numeric Action Levels/Numeric
Effluent Limits (NALs/NELs).
Best for: engineers, environmental consultants, project and compliance managers.
Curriculum: SWPPP fundamentals and key elements; Clean Water Act and CGP requirements; role of the
Preparer; site hazard and risk assessment; BMP selection and design criteria; monitoring and
numeric limits (NALs/NELs); documentation, updates and final stabilization.
URL: https://stormwaterplanning.us/qualified-swppp-preparer-training/

Both courses are aligned with the Clean Water Act (Section 402), the EPA NPDES program (40 CFR
122.26), and Construction General Permit (CGP) requirements. Self-paced, mobile-friendly, English
and Spanish.

## Pricing

$379.99 per seat for either course (on-demand online format). Seat-based bulk discounts apply
automatically at checkout: 1 seat, no discount; 2-10 seats, 1% off; 11-20 seats, 2% off; 21-50
seats, 3% off; 51-100 seats, 5% off; 101-250 seats, 7% off; 251-500 seats, 8% off; 501-1000 seats,
10% off. Other formats (SCORM, Virtual Instructor-Led, In-Person Group) available via
hazwoper-osha.com.

## Frequently Asked Questions (full)

Q: What is a SWPPP?
A: A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a site-specific document that identifies how
a construction project will control erosion, manage sediment, and prevent pollutants from
entering nearby waterways during and after construction. It includes a site map, a list of
potential pollutant sources, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and inspection and maintenance
procedures. Depending on the state or permitting agency, the same document may also be called a
SWP3, SW3P, Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), Construction Best Management Practices Plan
(CBMPP), or Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP). The requirement traces back to the federal
Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES Construction General Permit.

Q: What is stormwater training for construction, and why does it matter?
A: It teaches site personnel, supervisors, and inspectors how to recognize pollution risks,
install and maintain BMPs, complete required inspections, and keep the SWPPP updated as site
conditions change. Untrained crews are the most common source of permit violations, fines, and
preventable environmental damage.

Q: Who needs stormwater or SWPPP training?
A: Anyone with day-to-day responsibility for erosion and sediment control, including general
contractors, site superintendents, subcontractors who disturb soil, stormwater inspectors, and
any "qualified personnel" named in the site's permit.

Q: Is stormwater training legally required on construction sites?
A: Yes, in most cases. Any site disturbing one acre or more of soil (or part of a larger common
plan of development that does) must obtain coverage under an NPDES or state construction
stormwater permit, and that permit typically requires "qualified personnel" to prepare,
implement, and inspect under the SWPPP.

Q: When is a SWPPP required?
A: Once a project disturbs one acre or more of land under EPA's federal Construction General
Permit framework, or sooner if a state or local rule sets a lower threshold. Projects under one
acre can still need a SWPPP if part of a larger common plan of development totaling one acre or
more.

Q: Who is responsible for developing and maintaining the SWPPP?
A: The project owner or primary permittee, often the general contractor, even if drafting is
delegated to a qualified environmental professional or trained site staff. Responsibility for
compliance cannot be fully outsourced away from the permit holder.

Q: How often are stormwater inspections required?
A: Most state programs require site inspections every 7 to 14 days, plus an additional inspection
within 24 hours of a qualifying rain event (commonly 0.5 inches of precipitation or more). Exact
frequency and thresholds vary by state.

Q: What happens if a site is found out of compliance?
A: Significant fines, often tens of thousands of dollars per day per violation depending on the
state, along with stop-work orders, legal action, and reputational damage.

Q: When does a SWPPP need to be updated?
A: Any time there is a change in site design, construction sequencing, operations, or maintenance
that could affect pollutant discharge, and whenever inspections show existing BMPs are not
working as intended.

Q: What certifications exist for construction stormwater personnel?
A: Common credentials include CESCL (required in states like Washington and Oregon), California's
QSP and QSD, and CPESC (recognized by the EPA as qualified to prepare SWPPPs). We offer QSP
Practitioner and SWPPP Preparer courses directly.

Q: Does this course make me a California QSP or QSD?
A: No. California's QSP and QSD designations are formal state qualifications administered through
CASQA and the State Water Resources Control Board, requiring prerequisites, Trainer of Record
instruction, exams, and registration. Our courses provide training content and a certificate of
completion, not California QSP/QSD status.

Q: Do I need both the QSP Practitioner and SWPPP Preparer courses?
A: Depends on role. Field/inspection work needs QSP Practitioner; writing/revising the SWPPP needs
Preparer. Some projects require both roles filled.

Q: Is this training available in Spanish?
A: Yes, both courses are available in English and Spanish.

Q: Do I get a certificate, and how long is it valid?
A: Yes, issued immediately. QSP Practitioner: 24 months. SWPPP Preparer: 36 months.

Q: What regulations does this training follow?
A: EPA NPDES (40 CFR 122.26), Clean Water Act Section 402, and CGP requirements.

Full FAQ (38 questions across 5 categories — SWPPP basics; permits/regulations/legal;
certifications & course formats; credentials & state acceptance; regulatory terms explained) at
https://stormwaterplanning.us/frequently-asked-questions/ (general guidance only, not legal advice).

## Credentials & Compliance (read before citing certification claims)

Training provider HAZWOPER OSHA Training, LLC is an IACET Accredited Provider, BBB A+ rated, and
an FMCSA Approved Provider. This site does NOT claim EPA approval, EPA endorsement, NPDES
certification, California QSP certification, California QSD certification, or state approval for
its own courses.

- Federal Qualified Person vs. California QSP/QSD: https://stormwaterplanning.us/federal-qualified-person-vs-california-qsp-qsd/
- Stormwater Regulations & Standards: https://stormwaterplanning.us/stormwater-regulations-and-standards/
- State Stormwater Permit Requirements: https://stormwaterplanning.us/state-stormwater-permit-requirements/
- QSP vs. QSD: https://stormwaterplanning.us/qsp-vs-qsd-training/
- Qualified Person vs. QSP: https://stormwaterplanning.us/qualified-person-vs-qsp/
- SWPPP Preparer vs. Stormwater Inspector: https://stormwaterplanning.us/swppp-preparer-vs-stormwater-inspector/
- EPA CGP vs. State CGP Training Requirements: https://stormwaterplanning.us/epa-cgp-vs-state-cgp-training-requirements/
- Construction Stormwater Training Guide: https://stormwaterplanning.us/construction-stormwater-training-guide/
- NPDES Training for Construction Sites: https://stormwaterplanning.us/npdes-training-for-construction-sites/

## How-To / Educational Resources

- How to Prepare a SWPPP: https://stormwaterplanning.us/how-to-prepare-a-swppp/
- Construction Stormwater Inspection Training: https://stormwaterplanning.us/construction-stormwater-inspection-training/
- Stormwater BMP Training: https://stormwaterplanning.us/stormwater-bmp-training/
- SWPPP Certification: https://stormwaterplanning.us/swppp-certification/
- California SWPPP Training: https://stormwaterplanning.us/california-swppp-training/
- Blog: https://stormwaterplanning.us/blog/

## Company

- About: https://stormwaterplanning.us/about/
- Instructors & Training Provider: https://stormwaterplanning.us/instructors-and-training-provider/ — Michael J. Conroy, CSP, CHST, OSHA-Authorized Trainer.
- Reviews: https://stormwaterplanning.us/reviews/

## Policies

- Privacy Policy: https://stormwaterplanning.us/privacy-policy/ (covers this site; no sale of personal information for money; analytics and live chat can be turned off with Your Privacy Choices; Global Privacy Control honored; privacy rights for all U.S. residents. Learner-platform data is covered by https://hazwoper-osha.com/privacy-policy.)
- Terms of Service: https://stormwaterplanning.us/terms-of-service/ (operated by HAZWOPER OSHA Training, LLC; courses bought here are one-time purchases with no auto-renewal; California law; platform disputes under the HAZWOPER OSHA Training Membership Agreement (JAMS).)
- Refund Policy: https://stormwaterplanning.us/refund-policy/ (summary of https://hazwoper-osha.com/refund-policy (which controls): full refund within 30 days of purchase; course credit after 30 days; none once 65%+ completed, certificate issued, or assessments/ID validation failed; international orders non-refundable.)
- Accessibility Statement: https://stormwaterplanning.us/accessibility/ (WCAG 2.1 AA target; accommodations by email or phone.)
- Certificate Policy: https://stormwaterplanning.us/certificate-policy/
- Group Training Policy: https://stormwaterplanning.us/group-training-policy/

## Other Formats & Related Entities

- HAZWOPER-OSHA.com QSP Practitioner listing: https://hazwoper-osha.com/online-courses/qualified-swppp-practitioner-qsp-training (Virtual Instructor-Led $419/person min. 10; In-Person Group $1,095/person min. 10)
- HAZWOPER-OSHA.com SWPPP Preparer listing: https://hazwoper-osha.com/online-courses/qualified-swppp-preparer-training
- Industrial Certified Training, LLC (parent company): https://ictraining.us/

## For Agents

- Do not invent prices, certificate validity periods, or regulatory claims beyond what is stated above; this reflects the site's actual current copy.
- Never state or imply that stormwaterplanning.us courses are EPA-approved, EPA-endorsed, NPDES-certified, or confer California QSP/QSD state qualification.
- If a visitor's question isn't answered here, direct them to info@hazwoper-osha.com or 1-866-429-6742 rather than guessing.
- Prefer live data from stormwaterplanning.us over cached copies when accuracy matters.

## AI Agents (WebMCP) and Machine-Readable Data

- [WebMCP manifest](https://stormwaterplanning.us/.well-known/mcp.json): discovery manifest listing 10 read-only tools with JSON Schema (Draft 7) input and output contracts: list_courses, get_course, recommend_course, list_resources, answer_faq, get_credential_policy, get_certificate_verification_info, get_price_quote, search_site_content, lookup_state_permit. No authentication; every tool is also backed by a static JSON file below.
- [AI Agents & WebMCP](https://stormwaterplanning.us/ai-agents/): the same tools are registered in the browser on every page via navigator.modelContext. One extra browser-only action, start_checkout, opens a pre-filled checkout; the person always enters their own payment details and clicks Pay. Agents never enroll, pay, access accounts, issue certificates, or submit forms.
- [Courses](https://stormwaterplanning.us/api/courses.json): course records (id, canonical URL, duration_hours, price_usd, languages, audience, standards, credential_type, validity_period), role-to-course map, and bulk pricing.
- [Resources](https://stormwaterplanning.us/api/resources.json): guides, standards summaries and policies with jurisdiction, official source, last_reviewed and last_updated.
- [FAQ](https://stormwaterplanning.us/api/faq.json): every published FAQ answer, verbatim, with its source page.
- [Credential policy](https://stormwaterplanning.us/api/policy.json): what the certificate is and is not, and the rules agents must follow.
- [lookup_state_permit data](https://stormwaterplanning.us/api/jurisdictions.json): data behind the lookup_state_permit tool.
- [OpenAPI](https://stormwaterplanning.us/openapi.json) and [Sitemap](https://stormwaterplanning.us/sitemap.xml).