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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Endorses MandatoryCertification



J. Robert Folchetti 's38; Associates (www.jrfa.com), in cooperation with the New York State Builders Association, has been endorsed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to offer an online, four-hour training class that satisfies a New York State requirement regulating stormwater management practices.





In April 2008, the NYSDEC issued a New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit regulating stormwater discharge that results from construction activity. The permit requires construction site owners and operators to identify personnel responsible for installing or maintaining sediment and erosion control, as well as post-construction stormwater management practices.



By May 1, 2010, contractors and subcontractors must identify at least one trained individual who is to be onsite on a daily basis and be responsible for stormwater management. These individuals who work on construction sites in New York State will be required to complete four-hour training sessions for erosion and sediment control. The training endorsed by the NYSDEC is valid for three years.



The New York State Builders Association (NYSBA) will provide training and certification, taught by John E. Folchetti, CEO of J. Robert Folchetti 's38; Associates, to meet the requirements of the permit. The fee-based video training will bring participants into compliance with the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) and Construction Activity General Permit.



NYSBA consistently strives to offer value to our membership and this online stormwater training program is a continuation of that effort, stated NYSBA Executive Vice President Philip LaRocque. We are very proud of this program, and anticipate that NYSBA members will take advantage of it.



The online format allows site superintendents to obtain the certification without taking a formal class, therefore reducing the amount of time superintendents spend away from the construction site. The training emphasizes proper installation and maintenance, as well as alternative techniques to eliminating stormwater discharge.



We are thrilled about the opportunity to work with NYSBA and the DEC on this important collaboration, said John Folchetti, CEO of J. Robert Folchetti 's38; Associates. We believe that this method of delivering the required training will provide contractors the ability to ensure that their sites are compliant without having to pull their people off productive construction projects to become qualified. The flexibility offered in this program provides significant value to contractors when one considers the loss of production inherent in having to attend classroom courses.



Construction site owners and operators are encouraged to act now to ensure their employees are trained by the deadline, so as not to delay any projects. Registration and information is available at www.jrfa.com or www.nysba.com. If you require any other information, please call J. Robert Folchetti 's38; Associates at 914-232-2500.



About the New York State Builders Association


Founded in 1951 through partnership with its 16 local affiliates statewide and the National Association of Home Builders, the NYSBA strives to create a favorable business environment and enhance its member'ss ability to provide quality housing for all New Yorkers. For more information on the NYSBA'ss statewide commitment, visit www.nysba.com.



About J. Robert Folchetti and Associates


J. Robert Folchetti 's38; Associates serves municipal and private sector clients throughout the Hudson Valley region from their offices in Somers and Walden, NY. The firm offers an extensive range of professional engineering, planning, and surveying services. They include storm water systems and watershed analysis; municipal engineering; wastewater treatment operations; land planning, mapping and GIS services; wastewater treatment facilities; potable water systems; wastewater collection and transmission facilities; construction inspection/management; surveying, engineering and consulting.






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