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CESSWIs are being recognized throughout the United States as individuals who have demonstrated the proficiencies needed to provide nationally consistent inspections of erosion, sediment, and stormwater management practices for compliance with an approved site plan/Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), including compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Certificants have demonstrated an understanding of the function and proper installation of best management practices (BMPs) used by NCDOT to minimize or control erosion and sedimentation. They have also gained in-depth knowledge of soil erosion, vegetation establishment, and borrow pit dewatering procedures, as well as implementation of erosion/sediment control plans, requirements of various regulatory agencies, and consequences of permit violations.

 Certificants have demonstrated knowledge of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in erosion and sediment control, along with knowledge of permit requirements. Erosion and Sediment Control Certification became a requirement for workers on NCDOT projects in 2007, and certificate holders must be recertified every three years.

A CPESC is a recognized specialist in soil erosion and sediment control. CPESCs have educational training, demonstrated expertise, experience in controlling erosion and sedimentation, and meet certification standards. 

The licensed contractor is primarily responsible for the supervision of an entire construction project. In the State of North Carolina, a contractor must go through rigorous testing to become a licensed contractor, as well as demonstrate financial and business management competency, and more.