Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Transportation
Chapter Trans 401 - Construction Site Erosion Control And Storm Water Management Procedures For Department Actions
Section Trans 401.05 - Basic principles of erosion control and storm water management
Current through February 26, 2024
A project shall be planned and implemented in accordance with the following basic principles of erosion control and storm water management:
(1) Investigate the intended project site and design the project to avoid or minimize adverse effects that may be caused by erosion or a discharge to waters of the state.
(2) Design or select best management practices for the project to:
(3) Minimize the size of the disturbed area exposed at any one time and the duration of the exposure.
(4) Stabilize the disturbed area as soon as practicable.
(5) Establish a thorough preventative maintenance program that can reasonably be implemented as appropriate within the context of the standard specifications for the type of project being developed or through the use of special contract provisions.