Which statement about final permit closure documents and stabilization is correct?

Which statement about final permit closure documents and stabilization is correct?

• A. Final stabilization has no bearing on permit closure.
• B. Final permit closure documents replace the need for stabilization.
• C. Final stabilization has been achieved and permit closure can proceed.
• D. Final permit closure documents only apply to new projects.

Answer: (C)

Final stabilization being achieved is what allows permit closure to proceed. The goal of the stormwater program is to ensure the site won’t contribute sediment after construction, and reaching final stabilization—vegetation established or permanent stabilization measures in place and disturbed areas stabilized per the plan—demonstrates that objective. Once stabilization is in place and all permit conditions are met, the final permit closure documents can be submitted to close out the project. Stabilization isn’t something that can be skipped or replaced by the closure paperwork, and closure documents aren’t limited to new projects. If stabilization hasn’t been achieved, closure cannot proceed. The closure documents simply certify that stabilization is complete and the project has met the permit’s requirements; they don’t substitute for the actual stabilization work.

Final stabilization being achieved is what allows permit closure to proceed. The goal of the stormwater program is to ensure the site won’t contribute sediment after construction, and reaching final stabilization—vegetation established or permanent stabilization measures in place and disturbed areas stabilized per the plan—demonstrates that objective. Once stabilization is in place and all permit conditions are met, the final permit closure documents can be submitted to close out the project.

Stabilization isn’t something that can be skipped or replaced by the closure paperwork, and closure documents aren’t limited to new projects. If stabilization hasn’t been achieved, closure cannot proceed. The closure documents simply certify that stabilization is complete and the project has met the permit’s requirements; they don’t substitute for the actual stabilization work.