Staff review all inspection reports and plans for construction and repair. The Hydrologic Studies Unit collects, evaluates and analyzes basic hydrologic data to provide technical support to Department programs. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Staff oversee the administration of Part 91, which is locally administered. Counties and about 80 local units of governments issue permits for earth changes. The intention is to prevent soil from entering the waters of the state.
Staff provide training to local governmental officials and audit all programs.
Stormwater permits issued by Surface Water Quality Division depend on the issuance of a soil erosion control permit. Flood Hazard Management Applications to occupy, fill or grade lands that are within floodplains are reviewed by the Flood Hazard Management staff. The purpose of the review is to assure the channels and floodways are not inhabited and that the capacity of the floodway is not restricted.