{"data":{"id":"us/23-cfr-650.205","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"23 CFR 650.205","heading":"Definitions.","body":"Erosion control measures and practices are actions that are taken to inhibit the dislodging and transporting of soil particles by water or wind, including actions that limit the area of exposed soil and minimize the time the soil is exposed.\nPermanent erosion and sediment control measures and practices are installations and design features of a construction project which remain in place and in service after completion of the project.\nPollutants are substances, including sediment, which cause deterioration of water quality when added to surface or ground waters in sufficient quantity.\nSediment control measures and practices are actions taken to control the deposition of sediments resulting from surface runoff.\nTemporary erosion and sediment control measures and practices are actions taken on an interim basis during construction to minimize the disturbance, transportation, and unwanted deposition of sediment.","path":["Title 23—Highways","CHAPTER I—FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","SUBCHAPTER G—ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS","PART 650—BRIDGES, STRUCTURES, AND HYDRAULICS","Subpart B—Erosion and Sediment Control on Highway Construction Projects"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-23.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:50Z","sha256":"074089efe607bf0d63dffd751edf378fd766132113f32a6e7a98c8fe87862ae4","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/23-cfr-650.203","next":"us/23-cfr-650.207"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}