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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_20200910 MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000499 KURE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA 117 Settlers Lane Kure Beach, NC 28449 Self-Audit Date: March 17, 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 NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_20200317 i (This page intentionally left blank) NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_20200317 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Audit Details .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Permittee Information .................................................................................................................................. 2 List of Supporting Documents ....................................................................................................................... 3 Public Education and Outreach ..................................................................................................................... 4 Public Involvement and Participation ........................................................................................................... 7 Construction Site Runoff Controls ................................................................................................................ 9 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. NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_20200317 iii This page intentionally left blank NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 1 of 12 Audit Details Self-Audit ID Number: NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_20200317 Self-Audit Date(s): 03/17/2020 Minimum Control Measures Evaluated: ☐ Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment ☒ Public Education & Outreach ☒ Public Involvement & Participation ☐ Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination ☒ Construction Site Runoff Controls – No delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program ☐ Construction Site Runoff Controls – Delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program ☐ Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls ☐ Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ☐ Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Field Site Visits: ☐ Municipal Facilities. Number visited: Choose an item. ☐ MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: Choose an item. ☐ Construction Sites. Number visited: Choose an item. ☐ Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: Choose an item. ☐ Other: ________________________________. Number visited: Choose an item. ☐ Other: ________________________________. Number visited: Choose an item. Inspector(s) Conducting Self-Audit Name, Title Organization Robin Robertson, Administrative Assistant Kure Beach Public Works Ian Sullivan, Deputy Public Works Director Kure Beach Public Works Audit Report Author: Signature_ ______________________________________ Date: 3/17/2020 Audit Report Author: Signature_ _________________________________________ Date: 3/17/2020 NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 2 of 12 Permittee Information MS4 Permittee Name: Town of Kure Beach Permit Effective Date: February 1, 2018 Permit Expiration Date: January 31, 2023 Mailing Address: 117 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, NC 28449 Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit: 12/10/2019 Co-permittee(s), if applicable: N/A Permit Owner of Record: Craig Bloszinsky, Mayor Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Self-Audit Name, Title Organization Robin Robertson, Administrative Assistant Town of Kure Beach Public Works Department Ian Sullivan, Deputy Public Works Director Town of Kure Beach Public Works Department NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 3 of 12 List of Supporting Documents Item Number Document Title 1 Stormwater Guide brochure NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 4 of 12 Public Education and Outreach Staff Interviewed: (Name, Title, Role) Robin Robertson, Administrative Assistant Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting Doc No. II.B.2.a Goals and Objectives The permittee defined goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and Outreach Program based on community wide issues. Partial --- Comments (Generally describe process for establishing goals/objectives) Goals are described generally in 7.1 but no specific goals or objectives are identified. II.B.2.b Target Pollutants The permittee maintained a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and likely sources. Yes --- Comments (List target pollutants, note any that are missing or not appropriate) General target pollutants are identified in 7.1.2 Target Pollutant Sources, including household hazardous waste, pet waste, lawn care, vehicle washing, illicit discharge, and cigarette butts. II.B.2.c Target Audiences The permittee identified, assessed annually and updated the description of the target audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts and why they were selected. Yes --- Comments (Describe any changes made, if applicable) The program (plan) is informally reviewed annually in preparing the annual report. Since this is a residential/tourist area with only a small business community and no industry, the target audience changes little year to year. NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 5 of 12 Public Education and Outreach II.B.2.d Residential and Industrial/ Commercial Issues The permittee described issues, such as pollutants, the likely sources of those pollutants, potential impacts, and the physical attributes of stormwater runoff in their education/outreach program. Yes --- Comments (Generally describe the residential/industrial/commercial issues addressed) The Town has a small commercial area and is mostly residential/tourist. Most pollutants are associated with residential activity and education focuses on those. Relevant pollutants and solutions are addressed in public displays and in the Stormwater Guide pamphlet which is available on the town’s website. II.B.2.e Informational Web Site The permittee promoted and maintained an internet web site designed to convey the program’s message. Yes --- Comments (list web page address and general contents, or attach screen shot of landing page) The town’s website (www.townofkurebeach.org) includes the stormwater ordinance, hotline numbers, and a stormwater guide which identifies pollutants and solutions. II.B.2.f Public Education Materials The permittee distributed stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups. Yes --- Comments (List distributed materials and quantity, message, distribution mechanism, target audience for each if not included in program documentation/annual reporting) 50 pet waste dispensers were distributed at the street festival and 15 at Town Hall. 37 portable ashtrays were distributed at the street festival and Town Hall. Stop the Clog information was provided to 1975 property owners in the annual Consumer Confidence Report. NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 6 of 12 Public Education and Outreach II.B.2.g Hotline/Help Line The permittee promoted and maintained a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach. Yes --- Comments (Note hotline contact information and method(s) for advertising it) Both local and state hotline numbers are included in the stormwater section of the town’s website. II.B.2.h Public Education and Outreach Program The permittee’s outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, included a combination of approaches designed to reach the target audiences. Yes --- For each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement the permittee estimated and recorded the extent of exposure. Partial --- Comments (Generally describe approaches, extent of exposure. Note any cooperating entities, agreements and scope of services, or reference comments in Section II.A.6. above.) The town utilizes appropriate promotional products distributed at town hall and special events. Displays on various stormwater issues (lawn care, cigarette butts, dog waste, hazardous waste) are used at Town Hall and special events. The number of promotional items distributed is tracked but the extent of exposure is not. Additional Comments: NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 7 of 12 Public Involvement and Participation Staff Interviewed: (Name, Title, Role) Robin Robertson, Administrative Assistant Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting Doc No. II.C.2.a Volunteer Community Involvement Program The permittee included and promoted volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation. Yes --- Comments (Note opportunities promoted and date(s) of volunteer events) The town has a volunteer committee (Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee) that focuses on beach protection. They host an Adopt-A-Beach program and help co-ordinate beach sweep. II.C.2.b Mechanism for Public Involvement The permittee provided and promoted a mechanism for public involvement that provides for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program. Yes --- Comments (Note mechanism(s) for input and how promoted) The public has the opportunity to attend monthly council meetings to address issues. Kure Beach is a small town and residents do not hesitate to contact council members or town offices with issues. In addition, anyone can attend the Shoreline Access and Beach Protection Committee monthly meetings. II.C.2.c Hotline/Help Line The permittee promoted and maintained a hotline/helpline for the purpose of public involvement and participation. Yes --- Comments (Note hotline contact information and how it is promoted) Both local and state hotline numbers are included on the town’s website. NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 8 of 12 Public Involvement and Participation Additional Comments: NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 9 of 12 Construction Site Runoff Controls Staff Interviewed: (Name, Title, Role) Robin Robertson, Administrative Assistant 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). No --- Comments (Describe how provided and promoted) The town’s building inspector handles all construction and his contact information is readily available on the town’s website or by calling town offices. The town did not have information about the Stop Mud hotline and the reporting information was not easily found on the state’s website. Additional Comments: NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 10 of 12 APPENDIX A: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 11 of 12 NCS000499_Kure Beach Self Audit_2020MODA Page 12 of 12