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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000504_TOFV MS4 AUDIT REPORT_20200529 MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000504 FUQUAY‐VARINA, NORTH CAROLINA 134 N. Main Street Fuquay‐Varina, North Carolina 27526 Audit Date: December 20, 2019 Report Date: May 29, 2020 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Stormwater Program 512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th floor 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699‐1612 NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 i (This page intentionally left blank) NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Audit Details .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Permittee Information .................................................................................................................................. 2 List of Supporting Documents ....................................................................................................................... 3 Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment ........................................................................... 4 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) ........................................................................................ 8 Construction Site Runoff Controls .............................................................................................................. 11 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ................................................. 14 Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1 ............................................................................................. 17 Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1 ...................................................................................................... 19 Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1 ............................................................................................. 21 Site Visit Evaluation: Post‐Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1 ............................................ 23 Site Visit Evaluation: Post‐Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2 ............................................ 25 Appendix A: Supporting Documents DISCLAIMER This audit consists of an evaluation of program compliance with the issued permit and implementation of the approved Stormwater Management Plan. This audit report does not include a review of all program components, and program deficiencies in addition to those noted may be present. The permittee is required to assess program progress and permit compliance, and to implement the approved Stormwater Management Plan in accordance with the issued permit. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 iii This page intentionally left blank NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 2 of 27 Permittee Information MS4 Permittee Name: Town of Fuquay‐Varina Permit Effective Date: February 20, 2017 Permit Expiration Date: February 19, 2022 Mailing Address: 134 N Main Street, Fuquay‐Varina, NC 27526 Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit: N/A Co‐permittee(s), if applicable: Permit Owner of Record: Adam Mitchell, Town Manager Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Audit Name, Title Organization Charles Phillips, Engineering Technician Town of Fuquay‐Varina Matthew Poling, PE, Assistant Engineering Director Town of Fuquay‐Varina Tracy Stephenson, PE, Engineering Director Town of Fuquay‐Varina Jennifer Mitchell, Staff Engineer Town of Fuquay‐Varina Mark Matthews, Assistant Town Manager Town of Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Receiving Waters Waterbody Classification Impairments Basal Creek (Bass Lake, Mills Pond) B; NSW None identified Black Creek (Partins Pond, Panther Lake) B; NSW None identified Hector Creek C; HQW None identified Kenneth Creek C Benthos (Nar, AL, FW) Little Black Creek C; NSW None identified Middle Creek C; NSW None identified Mills Branch C; NSW None identified Neill’s Creek C Benthos (Nar, AL, FW) Terrible Creek (Johnson Pond) B; NSW None identified Terrible Creek C; NSW Benthos (Nar, AL, FW) NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 3 of 27 List of Supporting Documents Item Number Document Title When Provided (Prior to/During/After) 1 2019 Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Prior 2 Storm Sewer System Map During 3 Town Property Map During 4 General Operation and Maintenance Plan for Municipal Facilities During 5 Spill Response Procedures During 6 Bio‐Retention Area O&M Manual During 7 Wet Detention Pond O&M Manual During 8 2019 Self‐Assessment Summary During 9 Land Development Ordinance §9‐1405 https://www.fuquay‐varina.org/DocumentCenter/View/4634/Land‐Development‐Ordinance‐‐‐9‐ 1405‐STORMWATER‐MANAGEMENT‐REGULATIONS During 10 Enforcement Database During 11 Land Disturbance Ordinance §9‐1407 https://www.fuquay‐varina.org/DocumentCenter/View/4635/Land‐Development‐Ordinance‐‐‐9‐ 1407‐SOIL‐EROSION‐‐SEDIMENTATION‐CONTROL During 12 2019 Annual Report SWMPA Prior 13 2018 Annual Report Narrative & SWMPA Prior 14 2018 NPDES Self‐Assessment Summary During 15 Fuquay‐Varina Stormwater Brochures During 16 SECPA – Sediment and Erosion Control Construction Plan Approval During 17 Wake County Sediment and Erosion Control Inspection Report – Patriot Bluffs Subdivision After 18 Notice of Violation – Patriot Bluffs Subdivision After NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 4 of 27 Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment Staff Interviewed: (Name, Title, Role) Matt Poling, Assistant Engineering Director Charles Phillips, Engineering Technician Jennifer Mitchell, Staff Engineer/Engineering Specialist Tracy Stephenson, Engineering Director Mark Matthews, Assistant Town Manager Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting Doc No. II.A.1 Staffing and Funding The permittee maintained adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the Stormwater Plan and meet all requirements of the permit. Yes ‐‐‐ The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and revision to the Plan. Yes ‐‐‐ Responsibilities for all components of the Stormwater Plan are documented and position(s) assignments provided. Yes 1 The permittee is current on payment of invoiced administering and compliance monitoring fees. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The town’s total 2020 budget is $33.5 million. The permittee receives funding from reviewing erosion control plans in addition to general funds,. Although the Annual Financial Report notes 6.5 FTEs are in the engineering department, the stormwater program utilizes approximately 3 FTEs which includes 16 SWMP components, including Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program, and Spill Response Program. The town has as Triple A bond rating. II.A.2 Stormwater Plan Implementation and Evaluation The permittee evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the program components at least annually. Yes 8, 14 If yes, the permittee used the results of the evaluation to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program. Yes ‐‐‐ Did the permitted MS4 discharges cause or contribute to non‐attainment of an applicable water quality standard? No ‐‐‐ If yes, did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly to address the non‐attainment? Not Applicable ‐‐‐ Comments Annual reporting is conducted through BIMS. The town identifies areas that need improvement through an annual meeting and self‐assessment survey. The SWMP is then adjusted accordingly. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 5 of 27 Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment II.A.3 Keeping the Stormwater Plan Up to Date The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date. No ‐‐‐ The permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments Recently SWMPs have been updated. DEMLR has received the 2019 copy of the Annual Report. The SWMP was updated in 2019 to include erosion control components with emphasis on tracking. Permittee provided most recent SWMPs but could not supply documentation from the beginning of the permit. II.A.4 Availability of the Stormwater Plan The permittee kept an up‐to‐date version of its Stormwater Plan available to the Division and the public online. Yes ‐‐‐ The online materials included ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The stormwater program information is available on the town’s Stormwater Management website: https://www.fuquay‐ varina.org/176/Stormwater‐Management II.A.3 & II.A.5 Stormwater Plan Modifications Did DEMLR require a modification to the Stormwater Plan? No ‐‐‐ If yes, did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the established deadline? Not Applicable ‐‐‐ Comments II.A.6 Sharing Responsibility Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee? No ‐‐‐ If yes, is there a written agreement in place? Not Applicable ‐‐‐ Comments II.A.7 Written Procedures The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum control measures. Partial 1 Written procedures identified specific action steps, schedules, resources and responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures. No ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee maintains written procedures for implementing the six minimum control measures, however, procedures for documenting actions were not included. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 6 of 27 Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment III. A Program Documentation The permittee maintained documentation of all program components including, but not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions etc., on file for a period of five years. Partial ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee maintained documentation for much of the program components but the permittee lacked the documentation for maintaining a program for conducting a dry weather flow field observation, as well as written procedures, and training for the different components of the MS4 permit program. III.B Annual Report Submittal The permittee submitted annual reports to the Department within twelve months from the effective date of the permit. Yes 13 The permittee submitted subsequent annual reports every twelve months from the scheduled date of the first annual report submittal. Yes 12 The Annual Reports included appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status, and results of the permittee’s Stormwater Plan, including, but not limited the following: 1. A detailed description of the status of implementation of the Stormwater Plan as a whole. This will include information on development and implementation of each major component of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and schedules and plans for the year following each report. Yes 1 2. An adequate description and justification of any proposed changes to the Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Plan (results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.). Yes 1 3. Documentation of any necessary changes to programs or practices for assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Plan. Yes 1 4. A summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater Plan throughout the year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of the Stormwater Plan. Yes 1 5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement actions. Yes 1 Comments Fuquay‐Varina submitted the 2018 and 2019 SWMPA Annual Reports through BIMS, which meets the permitted annual report requirements. IV.B Annual Reporting The Annual Reports document the following: 1. A summary of past year activities, including where applicable, specific quantities achieved and summaries of enforcement actions. Yes ‐‐‐ 2. A description of the effectiveness of each program component. Yes ‐‐‐ NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 7 of 27 Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment 3. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each program component or activity. Yes ‐‐‐ 4. Fiscal analysis. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee submitted an online BIMS SWMPA for 2018 and 2019, which meets all permit annual reporting requirements per Part IV.B.3. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 8 of 27 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Staff Interviewed: (Name, Title, Role) Matt Poling, Assistant Engineering Director Charles Phillips, Engineering Technician Jennifer Mitchell, Staff Engineer/Engineering Specialist Tracy Stephenson, Engineering Director Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting Doc No. II.D.2.a IDDE Program The permittee maintained a written IDDE Program. No ‐‐‐ If yes, the written program includes provisions for program assessment and evaluation and integrating program. No ‐‐‐ Comments A small portion of the written IDDE program can be found in the land development ordinance and within the SWMP. However, the written IDDE program lacks implementation details and commitments, guidance, training, forms, and tracking. In addition, it should include all the planning details of how the program should be implemented. II.D.2.b Legal Authorities The permittee maintained an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism(s) that provides the legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4. Yes 9 If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee. [Permit Part I.D] Yes 9 Comments Section 9‐1405 in the land development ordinance. II.D.2.c Storm Sewer System Map The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls and receiving streams. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The Town conducted a GIS assessment and identified 10 major outfalls that was viewed during the audit. II.D.2.d Dry Weather Flow Program The permittee maintained a program for conducting dry weather flow field observations in accordance with written procedures. No ‐‐‐ Comments NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 9 of 27 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) II.D.2.e Investigation Procedures The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations of identified illicit discharges. No ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee did not maintain a written IDDE program. II.D.2.f Track and Document Investigations For each case of an illicit discharge or potential illicit discharge, the permittee documented and tracked the following: 1. The date(s) the illicit discharge was observed Yes 10 2. The results of the investigation Yes 10 3. Any follow‐up of the investigation No 10 4. The date the investigation was closed Yes 10 Comments A standard inspection report is utilized for illicit discharge inspections and enforcement. However, issue resolutions, clean up details, and any disposal methods were not identified. There were seven documented illicit discharges from 2014 to 2019. II.D.2.g Employee Training The permittee implemented and documented a training program for appropriate municipal staff who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection. No ‐‐‐ Comments II.D.2.h Public Education The permittee informed public employees of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. Yes 15 The permittee informed businesses of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. Yes ‐‐‐ The permittee informed the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments Although public employees are informed of hazards within the spill response procedures, they are not formally trained. Public employees should receive training. Businesses and the public are informed about the hazards of illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste through utility billing, newsletters, brochures, and through the town’s website. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 10 of 27 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) II.D.2.i Public Reporting Mechanism The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges. Yes ‐‐‐ The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for staff to report illicit discharges. No ‐‐‐ The permittee established and implemented response procedures for citizen requests/reports. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee provides reporting options within their website and through a hotline. The permittee also provides newsletters to inform the public on how to report, and what to look for to report illicit discharges. II.D.2.j Enforcement The permittee implemented a mechanism to track the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement actions administered by the permittee. Yes 10 If yes, the mechanism includes the ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance. Yes 10 Comments The tracking system can be found in the enforcement database which is an excel spreadsheet. This database includes tracking of each illicit discharge violations. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 11 of 27 Construction Site Runoff Controls Staff Interviewed: (Name, Title, Role) Matt Poling, Assistant Engineering Director Charles Phillips, Engineering Technician Jennifer Mitchell, Staff Engineer/Engineering Specialist Tracy Stephenson, Engineering Director Program Delegation Status: ☒ The permittee has a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program and implements the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 components of this minimum measure (complete the permit citation and SPCA citation sections). ☐ The permittee does not have a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program and relies on DEMLR to comply with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 components of this minimum measure (complete only the permit citation section). Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting Doc No. II.E.3 Construction Site Runoff Controls [NPDES Permit No. NCS000435] The permittee provides and promotes a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems (e.g., promoting the existence of the DEQ DEMLR “Stop Mud” hotline). Yes ‐‐‐ Comments Reporting can be found on the town’s website. In addition, a hotline number is available for citizen complaints. SPCA Citation Delegated Program Requirement Status Supporting Doc No. § 113A‐60 Local erosion and sedimentation control programs (a) The permittee has adopted an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to enforce the erosion and sedimentation control program. Yes 11 If yes, the ordinance meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the SPCA. Yes 11 If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee. [Permit Part I.D] Yes 11 Comments The ordinance can be found in Section 9‐1407 of the Land Disturbance Ordinance. The town follows the state’s model and the ordinance extends out to the extraterritorial jurisdiction. § 113A‐60 Local erosion and sedimentation control programs (d) The permittee collects a fee paid by each person who submits an erosion and sedimentation control plan. Yes ‐‐‐ NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 12 of 27 Construction Site Runoff Controls Comments The fee is $250 an acre for a plan review and permitting. § 113A‐60 Local erosion and sedimentation control programs (e) Has any person initiated a land‐disturbing activity (within the permittee’s jurisdiction) for which an erosion and sedimentation control plan is required in the absence of an approved plan? No ‐‐‐ If yes, the permittee has notified the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission of all such cases. Not Applicable ‐‐‐ Has the permittee determined that a person engaged in a land‐disturbing activity has failed to comply with an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan? Yes ‐‐‐ If yes, has the permittee referred any such matters to the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission for inspection and enforcement? No ‐‐‐ Comments The town conducts their own inspections. Fines have been issued. § 113A‐61 Local approval of erosion and sedimentation control plans The permittee reviews each erosion and sedimentation control plan submitted to them and notifies the person submitting the plan that it has been approved, approved with modification, or disapproved within 30 days of receipt. Yes 16 The permittee only approves an erosion and sedimentation control plan upon determining that it complies with all applicable State and local regulations. Yes ‐‐‐ The permittee has disapproved of an erosion and sedimentation control plan in order to protect riparian buffers along surface waters. Yes ‐‐‐ If yes, the permittee notified the Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources within 10 days of the disapproval. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments Fuquay‐Varina maintains a spreadsheet to track construction permits. § 113A‐61.1 Inspection of land‐ disturbing activity; notice of violation (a) The certificate of approval of each erosion and sedimentation control plan approved by the permittee includes a notice of the right to inspect. Yes ‐‐‐ The permittee provides for inspection of land‐disturbing activities to ensure compliance with the SPCA and to determine whether the measures required in an erosion and sedimentation control plan are effective. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 13 of 27 Construction Site Runoff Controls § 113A‐61.1 Inspection of land‐ disturbing activity; notice of violation (c) When the permittee determines that a person engaged in land‐disturbing activity has failed to comply with the SPCA, the Permittee immediately issues a notice of violation upon that person. No 17, 18 Each notice of violation issued by the permittee specifies the date by which the person must comply. Yes ‐‐‐ Each notice of violation issued by the permittee informs the person of the actions that need to be taken to comply. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee will issue an inspection report that informs the responsible party that the project is not in compliance before issuing a Notice of Violations. The permittee will provide a corrective action list with compliance deadlines, which are on case‐by‐case basis. § 113A‐64 Penalties Does the permittee issue civil penalties as part of the erosion and sedimentation program? Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee has adopted the state’s model for civil penalties. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 14 of 27 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Staff Interviewed: (Name, Title, Role) Matt Poling, Assistant Engineering Director Charles Phillips, Engineering Technician Jennifer Mitchell, Staff Engineer/Engineering Specialist Tracy Stephenson, Engineering Director Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting Doc No. II.G.2.a Facility Inventory The permittee maintained a current inventory of facilities and operations owned and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. Yes 3 Comments The permittee has approximately 27 facilities found on a map within their Sharepoint. II.G.2.b Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for Facilities The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally owned and operated facilities with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. Yes 4 If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of inspections. Yes 4 If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance requirements. Yes 4 If yes, the permittee evaluated the O&M program annually and updated it as necessary. Yes 4 Comments The O&M program was updated for the 2020 fiscal year. II.G.2.c Spill Response Procedures The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations. Yes 5 Comments The permittee needs to include more specific storage containment and disposal procedures. II.G.2.d Streets, Roads, and Public The permittee evaluated existing and new BMPs that reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally‐owned streets, roads, and public parking lots within its corporate limits annually. Yes ‐‐‐ NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 15 of 27 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Parking Lots Maintenance If yes, the permittee evaluated the effectiveness of existing and new BMPs based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee logs and evaluates the effectiveness of street sweeping. The permittee tracks the effectiveness of their BMPs through storm drain inspections, tonnage collected, street sweeping, and IDDE complaint tracking. II.G.2.f O&M for Catch Basins and Conveyance Systems The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for the stormwater sewer system including catch basins and conveyance systems that it owns and maintains. Yes 4 Comments The program is documented within the O&M Plan for 2020 and implemented through inspections of the catch basins and conveyance systems conducted on a weekly basis and before and after rainfall events. II.G.2.g Structural Stormwater Controls The permittee maintained a current inventory of municipally‐owned or operated structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee’s post‐ construction ordinance. No Comments II.G.2.h O&M for Structural Stormwater Controls The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally‐ owned or maintained structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee’s post‐construction ordinance. If yes, then: Yes 6 & 7 The O&M program specified the frequency of inspections and routine maintenance requirements. Yes 6 & 7 The permittee documented inspections of all municipally‐owned or maintained structural stormwater controls. Yes ‐‐‐ The permittee inspected all municipally‐owned or maintained structural stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee. Yes ‐‐‐ The permittee maintained all municipally‐owned or maintained structural stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee. Yes ‐‐‐ The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally‐owned or maintained structural stormwater controls. Yes ‐‐‐ Comments All documentation for structural stormwater controls were observed during the audit. II.G.2.i The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained in pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application management. Yes ‐‐‐ NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 16 of 27 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Management The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained in pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application management. Not Applicable ‐‐‐ The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for applicators are followed. Not Applicable ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee has personnel trained in multiple departments including Parks and Recreation, Public Utilities, and Public Works for pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer application. The permittee does not hire outside contractors. The employees are trained and certified through the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. The town tracks the employees’ certification number and when they expire. The employees’ current certificates expire in December 2020. II.G.2.j Staff Training The permittee implemented an employee training program for employees involved in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. No ‐‐‐ Comments II.G.2.k Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning The permittee described and implemented measures that prevent or minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment cleaning. Partial ‐‐‐ Comments The permittee maintains an oil water separator for their vehicle washing area. However, there is an equipment parking area on the maintenance yard that has a large stain from neglecting to cleanup leaking machinery. There are multiple oil leaks under idle vehicles located within the yard and under their maintenance shed that have not been repaired and there are no measures to capture the leaking fluids. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 17 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1 Facility Name: Public Service Center Date and Time of Site Visit: December 20, 2019 1:20PM – 2:30PM Facility Address: 1415 Holland Road Fuquay‐Varina, NC 27526 Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.): Public works, equipment maintenance and washing, vehicle, equipment, and road maintenance materials storage Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated: Charles Phillips Jennifer Mitchell Most Recent MS4 Inspection (List date and name of inspector): Full MS4 inspections not performed. Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit: Name Title Matt Poling Charles Phillips Jennifer Mitchell Tracy Stephenson Arthur Mouberry Assistant Engineering Director Engineering Technician Staff Engineer/Engineering Specialist Engineering Director Public Works Director Observations Facility Documentation/Training Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility‐specific? No – The permittee needs to develop a site‐specific SWPPP. What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often? The facility employees do not have formal training. Inspector Training/Knowledge What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often? The MS4 inspector received DOT Level 2 training, stormwater inspection training, and MS4 training every 2 – 3 years. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping? Yes – the inspector was aware that there were issues with the site and is working to resolve them. Inspection Procedures Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? No, the permittee does not have a site‐specific PPGH checklist. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 18 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1 Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos? Yes – the inspector takes photos as needed. Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the facility’s SWPPP (or similar document)? There is no site‐specific SWPPP. Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge? Yes Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain: Yes – the inspector missed obvious problem areas. The inspector neglected to remedy the on‐going oil stains and spills from the truck parking area. Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact? Yes Inspection Results Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)? Yes – The asphalt lot needs to be cleaned to remove the large oil spill in the middle of the parking from leaking trucks. In addition, spill pans to prevent the need for cleanup are necessary. If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow‐up was provided? ASAP Notes/Comments/Recommendations Some drums were not labeled, not on secondary containment pallets, and not properly capped. Multiple oil spills from the vehicles were located under the maintenance shelter. The oil was being tracked out into the parking lot. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 19 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1 Outfall ID Number: 2958 Wilkes Lake Drive Outfall Date and Time of Site Visit: December 20, 2019 3:25PM – 4:10PM Outfall Location: 2958 Wilkes Lake Drive Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.): 36‐inch concrete with a rip rap wash pad Receiving Water: Unnamed tributary to Black Creek. Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate, Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.): No flow coming from pipe. Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date): N/A Days Since Last Rainfall: 3 days Inches: Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated: Charles Phillips Observations Inspector Training/Knowledge What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often? The MS4 inspector received DOT Level 2 training, stormwater inspection training, and MS4 training every 2 – 3 years. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit discharge indicators and investigations? Yes Inspection Procedures Does the inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? No Does the inspector’s process include taking photos? Photos are taken as needed. Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they? No NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 20 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1 Inspection Results Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)? No Will a follow‐up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason? No Notes/Comments/Recommendations NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 21 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1 Site/Project Name: Hidden Valley Subdivision Section D Date and Time of Site Visit: January 20, 2019 2:35PM – 3:20PM Site/Project Address: 2028 Fox Chapel Place Operator: Pulte Home, Company Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway, etc.): Residential NCG Permit ID Number: EC‐S5786 Disturbed Acreage: 161 Acres Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date): N/A Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated: Charles Phillips Howard Bishop Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit: Name Title Howard Bishop Inspector Observations Site Documentation/Training Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it site‐specific? Yes Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions? Yes What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often? The employees attend annual erosion control workshops. They received DOT Level 2 training. Inspector Training/Knowledge What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often? The MS4 inspector received DOT Level 2 training, stormwater inspection training, and MS4 training every 2 – 3 years. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCG010000 requirements for construction sites? Yes Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs? Yes NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 22 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1 Inspection Procedures Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist? Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos? As needed. Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SWPPP)? Yes – local program review Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge? Yes Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations? If so, explain: Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing? Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact? As necessary. Compliance/Enforcement What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in? None If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow‐up was provided? N/A Notes/Comments/Recommendations NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 23 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Post‐Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1 Site Name: Public Service Center Bio‐retention pond Date and Time of Site Visit: December 20, 2019 1:50PM – 2:00PM Site Address: 1415 Holland Road SCM Type: Bio‐retention pond Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity): September 26, 2019 Charles Phillips Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated: Charles Phillips Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date): N/A Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit: Name Title Matt Poling Charles Phillips Jennifer Mitchell Tracy Stephenson Arthur Mouberry Assistant Engineering Director Engineering Technician Staff Engineer/Engineering Specialist Engineering Director Public Works Director Observations Site Documentation Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan? Yes Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual? Yes Inspector Training/Knowledge What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often? The MS4 inspector received DOT Level 2 training, stormwater inspection training, and MS4 training every 2 – 3 years. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post‐construction site runoff controls? Yes NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 24 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Post‐Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1 Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post‐construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M requirements, etc.)? Yes Inspection Procedures Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format? Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos? As needed. Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the site’s operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections? Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge? Yes Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain: Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing? Yes Compliance/Enforcement What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in? N/A If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow‐up was provided? N/A Notes/Comments/Recommendations The pond looked to be in good condition and no problems were noted. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 25 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Post‐Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2 Site Name: Public Service Center wet detention pond Date and Time of Site Visit: December 20, 2019 2:10PM – 2:20PM Site Address: 1415 Holland Road SCM Type: Wet Detention Basin Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity): September 26, 2019 Charles Phillips Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated: Charles Phillips Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date): N/A Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit: Name Title Matt Poling Charles Phillips Jennifer Mitchell Tracy Stephenson Arthur Mouberry Assistant Engineering Director Engineering Technician Staff Engineer/Engineering Specialist Engineering Director Public Works Director Observations Site Documentation Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan? Yes Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual? Yes Inspector Training/Knowledge What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often? The MS4 inspector received DOT Level 2 training, stormwater inspection training, and MS4 training every 2 – 3 years. Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post‐construction site runoff controls? Yes NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 26 of 27 Site Visit Evaluation: Post‐Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2 Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post‐construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M requirements, etc.)? Yes Inspection Procedures Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format? Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos? As needed. Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the site’s operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections? Yes Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge? Yes Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain: Yes, the washout located at the rip rap conveyance channel into the wet detention pond needs to be repaired. Additional ground cover is needed along the top of the pond. Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing? Yes Compliance/Enforcement What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in? N/A If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow‐up was provided? N/A Notes/Comments/Recommendations The pond appeared to be in good condition with the exception of the washout area and minor seeding of bare spots. NCS000504_Fuquay‐Varina MS4 Audit_20191220 Page 27 of 27 APPENDIX A: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS LISTED ON PAGE 3 CAN BE FOUND IN THE NCDEQ DWR LASERFICHE PORTAL https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?id=1073728&dbid=0&repo=WaterResources