The Kentucky Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control (KEPSC) Program is designed to offer introductory knowledge as well as assist developers, contractors, and government agencies in complying with the Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) General Permit for Construction. Courses include the KEPSC Introductory Program, KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing, and KEPSC Requalification.
Individuals having KEPSC Basic qualification may continue to use this qualification while working on construction projects through its qualification date. After qualification has expired, those Kentucky Transportation Cabinet employees and contractors performing erosion prevention and sediment control inspections under KYR10 or individual construction storm water permits will need to qualify by taking the KEPSC-RI training.
List of Qualified KEPSC Inspectors
List of Qualified KEPSC-RI Inspectors
Note: Inspector Qualification is valid three years from successfully completing the exam. In addition to scheduled courses for KEPSC Inspector Qualification, this training is now available also on an on-demand basis. This is an excellent opportunity for agencies or businesses to save money if there are a large number of individuals needing the training. For more information about Kentucky Qualified Inspectors, contact Chantal Barlow, Conference Coordinator, at chantal.barlow@uky.edu or 859-257-7466.
The KEPSC Inspector Qualification course is designed to help participants meet regulations set forth in KYR10 Permit for Construction. This training is invaluable to public works employees, contractors and inspectors throughout the Commonwealth, since Qualified Inspectors are required for a project to receive the Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) General Permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water. KPDES permit applies to any construction site with a disturbance of one acre or more anywhere in Kentucky. Inspector Qualification is valid three years from successfully completing the exam.
KEPSC courses are designed to provide governmental roadway maintenance workers the basic knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently maintain Kentucky's highways. These classes are open to local and state governmental employees, private industry, the general public and anyone regardless of job assignment with interest in learning more about maintaining roads and streets.
Please note that payment for courses must be made at time of registration, with the exception of KYTC employees.
KEPSC Inspector Qualification - Qualified Inspectors (click for .pdf file)
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- Overview
- KYT10 Permit & Other Regulatory Requirements
- What is a SWPPP?
- Erosion Prevention & Sediment
- Overview of Site Planning & Phasing of Erosion & Sediment Control
- Good Housekeeping
- Liabilities for Non-Compliance, Project Closeout
- Best Management Practices Plan Review Exercise
- Inspection Form Completion Exercise
This course is designed for KEPSC Qualified Inspectors who wish to maintain their qualification, which expires three years after initial testing. In order to become re-qualified, participants must complete the entire workshop and pass the exam.
KEPSC courses are designed to provide governmental roadway maintenance workers the basic knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently maintain Kentucky's highways. These classes are open to local and state governmental employees, private industry, the general public and anyone regardless of job assignment with interest in learning more about maintaining roads and streets.
- Water Quality, Construction General Permit Requirements, NOI Procedures
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
- BMP Update
- Effluent Limit Guidelines
The purpose of KEPSC Roadway Inspectors (KEPSC-RI) is to qualify erosion and sediment control inspectors for roadway projects as required by Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, published by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. This course specifically addresses linear projects and the specific requirements of the Transportation Cabinet.
The target audience consists of technicians, technologists, and other employees of the highway contracting industry and the Kentucky Department of Highways who are performing erosion prevention and sediment control inspections under KYR10 or individual construction stormwater permits.
After qualification has expired, those Kentucky Transportation Cabinet employees and contractors performing erosion prevention and sediment control inspections under KYR10 or individual construction stormwater permits will need to qualify by taking the KEPSC-RI training.
Topics Welcome/ Course Overview Section 1 – Introduction Section 2 – Project Development Section 3 – KYR10 Overview Section 4 – Pre-Construction Section 5 – Pre-Disturbance Inspection Section 6 – Inspector Responsibilities Section 7 – BMPs Section 8 – Individual Permits Section 9 – When Things Go Wrong Section 10 – Notice of Termination Question/Answer Testing – 1 Hour
KEPSC Roadway Inspectors - Qualified Inspectors (click for .pdf file)
Please note that payment for courses must be made at time of registration, with the exception of KYTC employees.
