OAKLAND COUNTY DRAFT: "MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICAL" (MEP) STORMWATER STANDARDS
Development sites must adhere to Oakland County stormwater standards, which mandate water infiltration into the ground where soil conditions permit. In cases of poor soil infiltration, developers may receive a waiver from infiltration requirements but must employ best management practices to curtail stormwater runoff from small, frequent storms to the Maximum Extent Practical (MEP).
The term MEP, rooted in the Clean Water Act, is an adaptive standard that evolves with advancing knowledge. To facilitate compliance, the County has formulated new regulations detailing pre-approved methods to meet the MEP standard—providing developers, engineers, and planners with clear guidance.
The County is seeking input from planners on the draft rules, to ensure a collaborative and well-informed approach to stormwater management. Please join us and lend your professional expertise and insight to the draft MEP process.
SPEAKERS
Daniel P. Christian, P.E., D.WRE, Senior Project Manager - Water Resources, Tetra Tech
Lynne Seymour, P.E., Chief Engineer, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office
AGENDA
10:00 a.m. – Welcome
10:05 a.m. – Presentation Begins
10:45 a.m. – Q&A
11:00 a.m. – Adjourn
Questions? Contact
Jim Schafer, Oakland County
schaferj@oakgov.com | (248) 858-2033
COST: FREE! | Registration Required for Zoom link.
OAKLAND COUNTY DRAFT: "MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICAL" (MEP) STORMWATER STANDARDS
Development sites must adhere to Oakland County stormwater standards, which mandate water infiltration into the ground where soil conditions permit. In cases of poor soil infiltration, developers may receive a waiver from infiltration requirements but must employ best management practices to curtail stormwater runoff from small, frequent storms to the Maximum Extent Practical (MEP).
The term MEP, rooted in the Clean Water Act, is an adaptive standard that evolves with advancing knowledge. To facilitate compliance, the County has formulated new regulations detailing pre-approved methods to meet the MEP standard—providing developers, engineers, and planners with clear guidance.
The County is seeking input from planners on the draft rules, to ensure a collaborative and well-informed approach to stormwater management. Please join us and lend your professional expertise and insight to the draft MEP process.
SPEAKERS
Daniel P. Christian, P.E., D.WRE, Senior Project Manager - Water Resources, Tetra Tech
Lynne Seymour, P.E., Chief Engineer, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office
AGENDA
10:00 a.m. – Welcome
10:05 a.m. – Presentation Begins
10:45 a.m. – Q&A
11:00 a.m. – Adjourn
Questions? Contact
Jim Schafer, Oakland County
schaferj@oakgov.com | (248) 858-2033
COST: FREE! | Registration Required for Zoom link.