Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan SWPPP Guide Outreach EPA issues Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Guidance for Construction Operators EPA's Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: A Guide for Construction Sites, is an easy-to-read reference for construction site operators who require National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage for their stormwater discharges. The information in this guide explains the basic principles of developing and maintaining an effective stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). It can be used at most construction sites in any state, territory, or in Indian country. The Guide was developed to accommodate the wide range of knowledge and experience about stormwater pollution prevention that currently exists among operators -- from novice to expert -- and assumes that the reader will obtain a copy of the appropriate NPDES Construction General Permit and use both documents to develop a SWPPP. In addition to the Guide, you'll find a customizable SWPPP Template (in Microsoft Word format) to help you start writing your SWPPP. Also available is an Inspection Form (in Microsoft Word) that you can use in conjunction with your site map to conduct your regular inspections. The website also offers two "model or example" SWPPPs which you may use as a reference during your SWPPP development process. Where can I get a copy of the guide? To obtain an electronic copy of the Guide, SWPPP Template, sample Inspection Form and examples, visit www.epa.gov/npdes/swpppguide. For printed copies, please contact EPA's publications warehouse (National Service Center for Environmental Publications) at 1-800-490-9198 or nscep@bps-lmit.com, and reference EPA's document control number (EPA-833-R-06-004) in your request.