New owners of a permitted project must be notified of permit requirements by which entity?

• A. The LRP
• B. The QSD
• C. The Contractor
• D. The Local Planning Department

Answer: (D)

The Local Planning Department is the entity responsible for notifying new owners about permit requirements because they are the official body that issues and maintains the project permits and knows all the conditions attached to them. When ownership changes, the planning or permitting office can provide the current permit conditions, ongoing obligations (like stormwater management, erosion control, inspections, and reporting), and ensure the new owner understands what must be maintained for compliance. The other roles—local responsible party, Qualified SWPPP Designer, and the contractor—are involved in planning, designing, and executing the project, but they aren’t the official source for communicating regulatory requirements to new owners.