Erosion and Sediment Control Certification
SHA/MTBMA Training - SHA Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Certification Program
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA), in cooperation with Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA), offers training for the SHA Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Certification Program (Yellow Card).
This certification is required for superintendents and erosion & sediment control managers who work on SHA construction projects.
This training is also recommended for contractors, project managers, supervisors, inspectors, and personnel responsible for E&S Control. This certification covers the basic science of erosion & sediment control, installing and maintaining E&S controls, permit requirements, roles and responsibilities - including those for the Quality Assurance compliance program - delegated authority and the plan modification process.
A prerequisite of the Yellow Card Certification is the Maryland Department of the Environment Responsible Personnel Certification. Information and links to this training are listed below.
The online MDOT SHA E&SC certification/re-certification (Yellow Card) is available at the links below.
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Responsible Personnel Certification (RPC) Course
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Erosion and Sediment Control training course (formerly “Green Card”) trains individuals acting as the “Responsible Person” implementing and maintaining erosion and sediment controls under State law.
Valid MDE certification is required for all engineers, designers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, inspectors, and personnel responsible for E&S Control implantation, installation, maintenance and inspection working on projects in the State of Maryland.
Cards issued prior to January 1, 2012 are no longer valid.
Do you need to look up your responsible personnel certification or obtain more information? Visit
this page at the Maryland Department of the Environment.
The online MDE training is available at the link below.
Click here to view the training course.
| | MDE E&SC CERTIFICATION | MDOT SHA E&SC CERTIFICATION (YELLOW CARD) | MDOT SHA E&SC
RECERTIFICATION (YELLOW CARD)
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| Prerequisite | N/A
| MDE Responsible Personnel Certification (RPC) | MDE RPC & SHA Certification "Yellow Card" |
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| MTBMA Fee | N/A | General Industry Registration cost: $250
Government Employee cost: $65 SHA employees (NOT consultants): no charge | General Industry Registration cost: $250
Government Employee cost: $65 SHA employees (NOT consultants): no charge |
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| Requirement Source | MDE | SHA | SHA |
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Coverage
| MDE Requirements | - SHA Initiative
- Hydrology, hydraulics and soil mechanics
- SHA organization and inspection process
- How to use E&SC Quality Assurance checklist to self-monitor for compliance
- Process for modification to design plans
- Vegetation Establishment
- NPDES
- Cost of non-compliance
- Environmental Specification
| - SHA Initiative
- Hydrology, hydraulics and soil mechanics
- SHA organization and inspection process
- How to use E&SC Quality Assurance checklist to self-monitor for compliance
- Process for modification to design plans
- Vegetation Establishment
- NPDES
- Cost of non-compliance
- Environmental Specification
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| Testing | Exam and Certification | Exam and Certification | Exam and Certification |
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| Valid Through | Cards issued prior to January 1, 2012 are no longer valid. | 3 Years | 3 Years |
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Additional Information, Schedule and Registration
For additional information about the SHA E&SC certifications and recertifications, contact Laura Strange, MTBMA, at (410) 760-9505 or
[email protected].