What is the primary responsibility of the Legally Responsible Person (LRP) under the CGP program?

• A. Obtain coverage by electronically filing Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) prior to construction.
• B. Approve changes during construction without notification.
• C. Submit rainfall data after project completion.
• D. Pay permit fees only after construction ends.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Legally Responsible Person must establish CGP coverage before any earth-disturbing work begins. In the CGP program, the LRP is the individual who can be held legally accountable for the project, so they must file the Permit Registration Documents electronically to obtain coverage prior to construction. This upfront step ensures there is a designated person responsible for compliance and for maintaining the permit throughout the project.

Think of it as setting the legal basis for the project’s stormwater controls: without PRD submission and CGP coverage in place before work starts, the project isn’t properly permitted. Changes during construction typically require notification and possible updates to the permit; rainfall data submission and paying fees after construction aren’t the primary responsibilities of initiating CGP coverage.