How is construction stormwater permit coverage obtained in North Dakota?

Complete NOI plus a SWPPP per Part II(C); coverage effective 7 days after the NOI unless the department says otherwise (Part I(C))

Is there a state fee for construction stormwater coverage in North Dakota?

Not stated in the sources we checked.

Who may prepare a construction SWPPP in North Dakota?

No licence, seal or certification named for the SWPPP (Part II(C))

Who may do the SWPPP inspections in North Dakota?

Performed by or under the direction of the permittee (Part III(A)(2))

How often are construction stormwater inspections required in North Dakota?

At least every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours after more than 0.25 in of rain in 24 hours; monthly for areas meeting final cover criteria (Part III(A))

Does North Dakota have state SWPPP forms or templates?

No mandatory state SWPPP template named in the permit

North Dakota SWPPP: North Dakota DEQ NDR11 Construction SWPPP

General information; your permit text controls. Not legal advice and not engineering judgment. We make no promise of permit coverage, agency acceptance or compliance.

Checked October 20, 2026 against the permit text published by North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Sources and sections are listed at the end of this page.

In North Dakota, construction stormwater coverage comes from NDPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities (permit no. NDR11-0000), issued by North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ). It took effect April 1, 2025 and expires March 31, 2030.

At a glance

Item	What the permit says
How coverage is obtained	Complete NOI plus a SWPPP per Part II(C); coverage effective 7 days after the NOI unless the department says otherwise (Part I(C))
Agency fee	Not stated in the sources we checked.
Who may prepare the plan	No licence, seal or certification named for the SWPPP (Part II(C))
Who inspects	Performed by or under the direction of the permittee (Part III(A)(2))
Inspection frequency	At least every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours after more than 0.25 in of rain in 24 hours; monthly for areas meeting final cover criteria (Part III(A))
State forms and templates	No mandatory state SWPPP template named in the permit

Points that are easy to miss

Keep a rain gauge on site or use the nearest NWS gauge (Part III(A)(2)).
Coverage starts 7 days after a complete NOI (Part I(C)(2)).

What a SWPPP Desk plan covers here

We prepare a site-specific plan written to NDR11-0000, with each section mapped to the permit part it answers. You, the operator, review and sign it and keep it on site.

Checkout open in North Dakota. State ruling: Sell. The site check on the plan page applies these conditions before payment. See coverage.

Small site: $449 Large site: $749

What we do not do

Our plans are not sealed or stamped. BMPs that need design calculations, such as sediment basins and post-construction practices, come from your design professional.
The operator signs the plan and is responsible for it.
We do not visit or inspect sites.
We do not file the NOI or any permit application for you. We tell you which form and portal the permit names.

Sources

Permit text: deq.nd.gov (Cover (effective 2025-04-01, expires 2030-03-31), Part I(C), Part II(C), Part III(A)). Checked 2026-10-20.

SWPPP Desk is not affiliated with North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. If a rule here has changed, write to [email protected] and we will correct this page.