Crossing the Threshold: QSPs and the 2022 CGP Transition
Includes a Live Web Event on 2025/08/13 at 12:00 PM (MDT)
-
Register
- Non member - $40
- Professional member - $15
- Professional Plus member - Free!
- Professional Plus Org member - Free!
- Student member - $15
- Young Professional member - $15
- Emeritus member - $15
- Discounted Professional member - $15
- Australia Member - $15
- Australia Non-Member - $40
- Australasia Professional Plus - Free!
Crossing the Threshold: QSPs and the 2022 CGP Transition
DATE and TIME: 13th August 2025,
Melanie Sotelo, CPSWQ, CPESC, QSD/P, ToR | Director of Environmental Services | CASC Engineering and Consulting,
Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 hour
Type of Course: Webinar - Live
This 1-hour webinar is designed to provide Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSPs) with critical guidance on complying with California’s 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP), particularly as the September 1, 2025 transition deadline approaches. The construction and stormwater compliance industries are currently facing widespread uncertainty about what the end of the transition period means for projects still operating under the 2009 CGP. Many professionals are unclear about how and when to shift to the new permit, what documentation updates are required, and how to manage ongoing site responsibilities during and after the transition.
This session addresses those concerns by offering a clear breakdown of the new CGP’s requirements, including updated Notice of Termination (NOT)procedures, long-term maintenance obligations, and the steps necessary to transition existing projects to the 2022 CGP. The webinar will also highlight keydifferences between the old and new permits, helping QSPs understand how these changes affect compliance strategies, reporting, and enforcement risk.
By attending, participants will gain practical tools and regulatory insight to confidently manage stormwater compliance under the new CGP framework—ensuring they are prepared not only for current expectations but also for the full implementation of the updated permit after the transition period ends.
Learning Objective:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
a) Understand the key regulatory changes introduced by California’s 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP), effective September 1, 2025.
b) Clarify their roles and responsibilities as Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSPs) under the updated permit, including documentation, inspection, andreporting requirements.
c) Identify how the end of the transition period affects projects operating under the previous CGP, and what actions are required to remain in compliance.
d) Apply updated compliance strategies to manage stormwater effectively throughout the construction lifecycle, including during project termination.
e) Navigate the permit transition process with confidence, including Notice of Termination (NOT) procedures, long-term maintenance obligations, andtransitioning active projects to the new CGP framework.
f) Reduce the risk of non-compliance by understanding how to implement the new requirements in real-world construction scenarios
Hosted by:
Melanie Sotelo
Director of Environmental Services
CASC Engineering and Consulting
Melanie Sotelo is a seasoned environmental professional with over 30 years of experience in stormwater management and construction compliance. She currently serves as the Director of Environmental Services at CASC Engineering and Consulting, where she leads initiatives in civil and environmental engineering with a strong focus on water quality and regulatory compliance. Melanie holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including CPSWQ (Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality), CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control), QSD/P (Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner), and ToR (Trainer of Record). She is also an active member of the State’s Construction General Permit Training Team, contributing to the development and delivery of statewide training programs.
With over 20 years of training experience, Melanie has delivered hundreds of sessions to QSDs, QSPs, municipal staff, and regulatory professionals. Her training portfolio spans in-person workshops, conference presentations, and online webinars. She is known for her engaging and interactive teaching style, which emphasizes real-world application, audience participation, and regulatory clarity. Melanie’s ability to translate complex permit requirements into practical strategies makes her a trusted educator and mentor in the stormwater compliance community.
This event is worth one (1) Professional Development Hours.
IECA is committed to fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Through a process of peer review and content selection standards, we ensure that our content is robust, relevant, and aligned with industry standards. We respect the authority of certification organizations to evaluate and accept professional development activities according to their criteria, acceptance of professional development credits is at the discretion of your certifying organization.
