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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000515_24Appendix L_20200921Appendix L BACKGROUND INFORMATION Identify Legal Mechanisms ❑ Stormwater Ordinance ❑ IDDE Ordinance ❑ Pet Waste Ordinance ❑ Written policies and procedures ❑ Unified Development Ordinance ❑ Interagency and/or local agreements ❑ Cooperative agreements ❑ MOU or partnerships and/or contracts ❑ Other Stormwater Hotline and Website Has the local government established a stormwater hotline/helpline? Has the local government developed and maintained a web site? What information can be found on the web site [i.e., stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff, maps, ordinances, etc.] Stormwater Fees and Revenue Staff Has the local government established a Stormwater Utility Fee? Has the local government established Plan Review Fees? Has the local government established Inspection Fees? Does the local government have other sources of revenue? Number of staffed stormwater management position(s) Does the local government have an organizational chart that shows where the responsible parties fit into the structure of the stormwater program? Does the local government maintain a list of stormwater staff, their job descriptions, training requirements and qualifications, etc.? Capital Expenditures Has the local government identified capital expenditures? [list] Operation and Maintenance Cost Has the local government identified operation and maintenance cost? Partnerships Has the local government entered into any partnerships with other organizations to pursue a stormwater management objectives? (i.e., CWEP, County soil and water, chamber of commerce, river -watch organizations, EEP, the Clean Water Trust Fund, NCSU (BAE) or other public or private entities on any local stormwater projects, stakeholder group, private citizens) Page11 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Local Programs Does the local government rely on another entity perform one or more of their Stormwater Programs? [List minimum measure and entity] o Public Education and Outreach: (i.e., COG) ❑ Public Involvement and Participation: o IDDE: ❑ Construction: (i.e., delegated program, counsultants, etc). ❑ Post -Construction: (i.e., another public entity and/or a consultant to conduct plan reviews, inspections and maintenance) ❑ Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping: Impaired Waters (if applicable) Identify name of water body and impairment: Has the local government identified likely sources of the impairment? ( Likely sources include: list) Has the local government developed strategies within the scope of the six minimum measures aimed at addressing discharges to impaired water bodies (identify strategies, i.e., programs, controls, partnerships, and projects)? Has the local government identified projects and plans that the community is pursuing as far as retrofits, new development and re -development, mitigation, and stream restoration projects? (identify projects and plans) Green Infrastructure Has the local government developed a comprehensive development plan and policies, regulations and incentives to protect natural resource areas and critical habitat? Examples include: ❑ Buffer zones and other protective measures around wetlands, riparian areas, lakes, rivers, estuaries and floodplains ❑ Require dedicated open space ❑ Measures taken to preserve, protect and maintain trees on public and private property, rights - of -way and plant trees to enhance the urban tree canopy ❑ Incentives in place to direct development to previously developed areas ❑ Measures taken to direct growth to areas with existing infrastructure i.e., sewer, water, roads ❑ Mixed use and transit -oriented developments ❑ Street design standards and engineering practices that encourage streets to be no wider than is necessary to effectively move traffic, shared driveways, reduced driveway widths, two -track driveways, and rear garages and alleys and encourage alternative forms and decreased dimensions of residential driveways ❑ Measures to provide for alternative parking requirements that allow flexible arrangements, or that reduce required parking ❑ Measures that allow or encourage pervious or permeable pavement ❑ Measures to require landscaping to reduce runoff ❑ Measures to ensure stormwater management plan reviews take place early in the development review process ❑ Measures taken to encourage and allow LID practices for managing stormwater runoff ❑ Measures that encourage water harvesting, rain gardens, rain barrels, cisterns, green roofs, etc. Page 12 PUBLIC EDUCATION As a Phase H regulated entity, the local government must implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. Does the local government administer a Public Education Program? Does the local government rely in part or in whole on another entity for their public Education Programs? (i.e., COG) Examples include: ❑ Newspaper articles and/or inserts ❑ Kiosks and signage ❑ Targeted direct mail ❑ Displays at the point -of purchase ❑ Utility bill inserts ❑ Public meetings ❑ Community events Ll �Y Contest ° Storm drain marking Stream and Litter cleanups Group presentation and/or speeches r l r News coverage' Workshops and class room outreach Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items Brochures, displays, signs, welcome packets, and pamphlets Local cable access Newsletters Other? (Briefly describe other public involvement activities) Has the local government identified target pollutants? [list target pollutants, i.e., fecal, floatables, grass clippings, sediment, pet waste] For each target pollutants, has the local government identified the appropriate target groups and developed stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups as likely to have a significant stormwater impact on the target pollutants? Has the local government documented their public education through photos, flyers, brochures, summary of activities, etc.? Target Pollutant/Target Group(s): Page 13 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT As a Phase H regulated entity, the local government must, at a minimum, comply with State, Tribal and local public notice requirements when implementing a public involvement/ participation program. Does the local government provide a mechanism for public involvement (e.g., a citizens' or stakeholders' group(s) and/or partnerships)? Has the local government documented their public education through photos, flyers, brochures, summary of activities, etc Does the local government promote participation in the development and implementation of the SWMP? Examples include: ❑ A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group) ❑ Stream clean-up events ❑ Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail programs ❑ Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs ❑ Volunteer monitoring programs ❑ Storm -drain stenciling ❑ Neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program (i.e., building a rain garden) ❑ Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program ❑ Sponsoring and participating in Big Sweep ❑ Forming partnerships with local businesses ❑ Poster contest ❑ Other (Briefly describe other public involvement activities) Page 14 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM (IDDE) As a Phase H regulated, the local government must develop, implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges (as defined at Sec. 122.26(b)(2)) into your small MS4. Does the local government have an ordinance to prohibit illicit discharges? Does the local government have written procedures for implementing and enforcing the IDDE Program including appropriate enforcement procedures and actions? Has the local government established and publicized a reporting mechanism for the public (i.e., hotline and/or help line)? Has the local government developed storm sewer system map showing the location of major outfalls and the names and location of waters that receive discharges from those outfalls? Does the local government locate outfalls using GPS? Whenever possible, outfalls should be located using GPS Are copies of this map must be available for review by the Division? Copies of this map must be available for review by the Division. Does the local government photograph outfalls? Whenever possible photographs should be taken to provide a baseline information and track operation and maintenance -needs. Does the local government conduct dry weather inspections? (frequency) Does the local government conduct inspections in response to complaints? (number ) Does the local government conduct follow-up inspections? (number ) How does the local government inform businesses and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste? (list, i.e., outreach activities, flyers, utility bills, etc.) Does the local government have a documented training program for municipal employees? Page 15 EROSION AND SEDIIVIENT CONTROL As a Phase U regulated entity, the local government must develop, implement, and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in any storm water runoff to your small MS4 from construction activities that result in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre. Reduction of storm water discharges from construction activity disturbing less than one acre must be included in your program if that construction activity is part of a larger common plan of development or sale that would disturb one acre or more. ❑ Delegated E&SC Program ( ❑ When was the last audit of the local government's delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program? ❑ Was the local government in compliance with the delegated program? ❑ Were any concerns identified by the State? ❑ E&SC Program administered by NCDENR DLR Has the local government developed a local Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction site stormwater runoff control? Describe below: , Page 16 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER CONTROLS As a Phase H regulated entity, the local government must develop, implement, and enforce a program to address storm water runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, that discharge into your small MS4. State Post -Construction Requirements (check appropriate SL and/or State Regulation) ❑ Session Law 2006-246 ❑ Session Law 2008-211 ❑ Water Supply Watershed I (WS-1)— 15A NCAC 2B.0212. ❑ Water Supply Watershed H (WS-I) —15A NCAC 2B.0214. ❑ Water Supply Watershed III (WS-" —15A NCAC 2B.0215. ❑ Water Supply Watershed IV (WS-IV) —15A NCAC 2B.0216. ❑ Freshwater High Quality Waters (HQW) —15A NCAC 2H.1006. ❑ Freshwater Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) — 15A NCAC 2H.1007. ❑ The Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy —15A NCAC 2B.0235. ❑ The Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy —15A NCAC 2B.0258. ❑ The Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Nutrient Management Strategy —15A NCAC 2B.0251. ❑ Jordan Lake 15A NCAC 02B .0265 ❑ Goose Creek Watershed 15A NCAC 2B .0600 -.0609 ❑ USMP Evaluation of Program Effectiveness Has the local government developed by ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment? Does the local government review designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained? Does the local government use an approved local BMP Manual or the State BMP Manual? Does the local government conduct inspections during construction to verify BMPs are built as designed? (number ) Does the local government maintain an inventory of projects with post -construction structural stormwater control measures? Does the local government conduct and document inspections of the private and/or public structural stormwater control measures? (Frequency ) Does the local government require the owner of each structural BMP to conduct and document inspections of each structural BMP? (Frequency ) Does the local government require an operation and maintenance plan for the structural BMPs? Does the local government have the authority to perform necessary maintenance or corrective actions neglected by the property owner/operator, and bill or recoup costs from the property owner/operator when the owner/operator has not performed the necessary maintenance? Page 17 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING As a Phase It regulated entity, the local government develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component. Has the local government identified local government owned and/or operated facilities and/or activities? Local government owned and/or operated facilities may include : ❑ Animal Shelters ❑ Easements, public right of ways, and other open spaces ❑ Public buildings and parking lots ❑ Parks and recreation areas, public swimming pools, public golf courses ❑ Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Response, Police and Fire Departments ❑ Public works ❑ Equipment and material storage areas ❑ Maintenance facilities ❑ Street repair and maintenance sites ❑ Pesticide Storage Facilities ❑ Fleet Maintenance, vehicle washing, and vehicle fueling ❑ Fuel farms ❑ Hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities ❑ Recycling and household hazardous waste facilities, oil collection centers ❑ Composting facilities ❑ Solid waste handling and transfer facilities ❑ Wastewater treatment facilities and transfer stations ❑ Landfills ❑ Industrial Parks ❑ Hospitals ❑ Structural stormwater controls ( e.g., wet ponds, rain gardens) Has the local government developed an O&M program for municipally -owned or operated facilities? (Frequency i.e., daily, weekly, annual) Has the local government developed and implement an O&M program for municipal owned and operated stormwater controls? Does the local government have a description of stormwater sewer system maintenance activities (i.e., parking lot maintenance, street sweeping, culverts, cleaning curbs and catch basins, storm lines and ditches) schedules, and inspection procedures? Does the local government ensure municipal employees and contractors are properly trained and all permits, certifications, and other measures for Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer (PHF) applicators are followed? Has the local government developed and implemented an employee training program for employees involved in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices? Has the local government documented that the employees are trained either prior to being responsible for pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices or that the employee works under the direct supervision of someone that has been trained until they complete the training? Has the local government documented when they were trained (i.e., on the job training, an agenda, schedule of training, etc.)? Has the local government documented how employees were trained (on -the job training, class room instruction, etc.)? Has the local government documented what they were trained on (i.e., manuals, text, checklist, on -the job training, pamphlets, etc.). Has the local government applied for applicable permits for industrial activities (i.e., Wastewater, landfills, vehicle maintenance)? Page 18