Erosion & Sedimentation Control - SSp1 Intent To reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation Requirements Create and implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for all construction activities associated with the project that conforms to the more stringent of US EPA 832/R-92-005 or local standards and codes, and accomplish the following objectives Prevent loss of soil during construction by stormwater runoff and/or wind erosion, including protecting topsoil by stockpiling for reuse Prevent sedimentation of storm sewers or receiving streams Prevent pollution of the air with dust and particulate matter The intent and requirements described on this webpage are paraphrased from the copyrighted works of the USGBC "LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System November 2008", and, the CAGBC "LEED Rating System & Addendum for New Construction and Major Renovations LEED Canada-NC version 1.0 December 2004", and are presented here strictly for informational purposes and are not intended to supplant or be used in place of the original copyrighted works.