To provide an inspector certification program for individuals that - Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the principles and practices of controlling sediment and erosion and other storm water pollutants and their applicability to discharge permit documents - Demonstrate the necessary skills to observe onsite and offsite conditions that impact the quality of storm water discharges from active construction sites - Demonstrate the ability to inspect installed best management practices and their ongoing maintenance to determine if the mitigation measures will minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants from active construction sites - Demonstrate the ability to communicate and report on their inspection of active construction sites as to whether storm water management compliance issues associated with water quality may exist with federal state and/or local discharge permit regulations.