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MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
PROGRAM SELF AUDIT REPORT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000484
Salisbury, NORTH CAROLINA
Address
Audit Date: October 14th, 2019
Report Date: October 23rd, 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Audit Details .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Permittee Information .................................................................................................................................. 2
Supporting Documents ................................................................................................................................. 3
Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment ........................................................................... 4
Public Education and Outreach ..................................................................................................................... 8
Public Involvement and Participation ......................................................................................................... 11
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) ...................................................................................... 13
Construction Site Runoff Controls .............................................................................................................. 16
Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls ...................................................................................................... 19
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ................................................. 25
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) ......................................................................................................... 28
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1 ............................................................................................. 30
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2 ............................................................................................. 32
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1 ...................................................................................................... 34
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2 ...................................................................................................... 36
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1 ............................................................................................. 38
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2 ............................................................................................. 40
Site Visit Evaluation: Post-Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1 ............................................ 42
Site Visit Evaluation: Post-Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2 ............................................ 44
Appendix A: Supporting Documents
Appendix B: Photograph Log
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.
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Audit Details
Audit ID Number:
NCS000484_City MS4 Audit_2019MODAY
Audit Date(s):
August 31, 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 Audit
Name, Title Organization
Michael Hanna, Public Works Administrative Service
Manager City of Salisbury
Audit Report Author:
Signature__________________________________________
Date:
Audit Report Author:
Signature__________________________________________
Date
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Permittee Information
MS4 Permittee Name:
City of Salisbury
Permit Effective Date:
02/20/2017
Permit Expiration Date:
02/19/2022
City, State, ZIP:
PO Box 479, Salisbury 28145
Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit:
02/20/2008
Co-permittee(s), if applicable:
N/A
Permit Owner of Record:
Lane Bailey, City Manger
Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Audit
Name, Title Organization
Michael Hanna, Public Works
Administrative Services Manager City of Salisbury
MS4 Receiving Waters
Waterbody Classification Impairments
Grants Creek Class “C” of the Yadkin-
PeeDee River Basin
Town Creek Class “C” of the Yadkin-
PeeDee River Basin Benthos, Fish Community
Crane Creek Class “C” of the Yadkin-
PeeDee River Basin
Jump and Run Branch Class “C” of the Yadkin-
PeeDee River Basin
Draft Branch Class “C” of the Yadkin-
PeeDee River Basin
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Supporting Documents
Item
Number Document Title When Provided
(Prior to/During/After)
01 Stormwater Management Plan Prior To
02 Stormwater Management Plan After
03 2016 Annual Report Prior To
04 2019 Annual Report After
05 Organizational Chart Prior To
06 Watershed Map Prior To
07 Inspection Checklist After
08 Rowan County Erosion Agreement Prior To
09 City of Salisbury Stormwater Website Prior To
10 Crystalstream Technologies O&M Plan During
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Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
COMPLETED BY NCDEQ STAFF.
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.
Choose
an item.
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The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall
coordination, implementation, and revision to the Plan.
Choose
an item.
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Responsibilities for all components of the Stormwater Plan are documented and
position(s) assignments provided.
Choose
an item.
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The permittee is current on payment of invoiced administering and compliance
monitoring fees (see stormwater e-payments on DEMLR MS4 web page).
Choose
an item.
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Comments (Briefly describe funding mechanism, number of staff, etc.)
II.A.2 Stormwater
Plan
Implementation
and Evaluation
The permittee evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the program
components at least annually.
Choose
an item.
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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.
Choose
an item.
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Did the permitted MS4 discharges cause or contribute to non-attainment of an
applicable water quality standard?
Choose
an item.
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If yes, did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly to address
the non-attainment?
Choose
an item.
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Comments
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Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
II.A.3
Keeping the
Stormwater Plan
Up to Date
The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date. Choose
an item.
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The permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan. Choose
an item.
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Comments (Indicate the date of latest Stormwater Plan and describe the nature of any updates, if applicable).
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.
Choose
an item.
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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.
Choose
an item.
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Comments (Note what materials are available on line)
II.A.3 & II.A.5
Stormwater Plan
Modifications
Did DEMLR require a modification to the Stormwater Plan? Choose
an item.
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If yes, did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the
established deadline?
Choose
an item.
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Comments (Note date of DEMLR notification, modifications required, and date modifications were completed, as applicable)
II.A.6 Sharing
Responsibility Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee? Choose
an item.
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If yes, is there a written agreement in place? Choose
an item.
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Comments (List the specific control measures implemented by others that do not have adequate written agreements, if
applicable)
II.A.7
Written
Procedures
The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum
control measures.
Choose
an item.
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Written procedures identified specific action steps, schedules, resources and
responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures.
Choose
an item.
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Comments (List the specific minimum measures that do not have adequate written procedures, if applicable)
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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.
Choose
an item.
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Comments (List the specific program components that do not have adequate documentation on file and why, if applicable)
III.B
Annual Report
Submittal
The permittee submitted annual reports to the Department within twelve months
from the effective date of the permit (See Section III.B. for the annual reporting
period specific to this MS4).
Choose
an item.
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The permittee submitted subsequent annual reports every twelve months from the
scheduled date of the first annual report submittal.
Choose
an item.
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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.
Choose
an item.
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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.).
Choose
an item.
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3. Documentation of any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater
Plan.
Choose
an item.
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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.
Choose
an item.
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5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the
establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement
actions.
Choose
an item.
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Comments (Note dates that annual reports cover under current permit and generally describe report deficiencies, if any)
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.
Choose
an item.
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2. A description of the effectiveness of each program component. Choose
an item.
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3. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each
program component or activity.
Choose
an item.
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Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
4. Fiscal analysis. Choose
an item.
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Comments (Note dates that annual reports cover under current permit and generally describe report deficiencies, if any)
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Public Education and Outreach
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
COMPLETED BY NCDEQ STAFF
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.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (Generally describe process for establishing goals/objectives)
II.B.2.b
Target Pollutants
The permittee maintained a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and
likely sources.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (List target pollutants, note any that are missing or not appropriate)
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.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (Describe any changes made, if applicable)
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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.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (Generally describe the residential/industrial/commercial issues addressed)
II.B.2.e
Informational
Web Site
The permittee promoted and maintained an internet web site designed to convey the
program’s message.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (list web page address and general contents, or attach screen shot of landing page)
II.B.2.f
Public Education
Materials
The permittee distributed stormwater educational material to appropriate target
groups.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (List distributed materials and quantity, message, distribution mechanism, target audience for each if not included in
program documentation/annual reporting)
II.B.2.g
Hotline/Help Line
The permittee promoted and maintained a stormwater hotline/helpline for the
purpose of public education and outreach.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (Note hotline contact information and method(s) for advertising it)
II.B.2.h 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.
Choose
an item. ---
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Public Education and Outreach
Public Education
and Outreach
Program
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.
Choose
an item. ---
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.)
Additional
Comments:
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Public Involvement and Participation
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
COMPLETED BY NCDEQ STAFF
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.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (Note opportunities promoted and date(s) of volunteer events)
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.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (Note mechanism(s) for input and how promoted)
II.C.2.c
Hotline/Help Line
The permittee promoted and maintained a hotline/helpline for the purpose of public
involvement and participation.
Choose
an item. ---
Comments (Note hotline contact information and how it is promoted)
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Public Involvement and Participation
Additional
Comments:
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title,
Role)
Michael Hanna, Public Works Administrative Services Manager,
Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
Doc No.
II.D.2.a
IDDE Program The permittee maintained a written IDDE Program. Yes 01,02
If yes, the written program includes provisions for program assessment and
evaluation and integrating program. Yes 01,02
Comments (Note any deficiencies)
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 11
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
[Permit Part I.D] Yes 11
Comments
Both Land Development Ordinance and Municipal Code include IDDE and regulator mechanisms that provide legal authority.
II.D.2.c
Storm Sewer
System Map
The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls* and receiving
streams. Yes 01,02
Comments: Map active and in GIS and updated monthly.
*Major outfalls are discharges from > 36” diameter pipes or drainage areas of > 50 acres. In areas zoned for industrial activity, major outfalls
are > 12” or drainage area > 2 acres.
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. Yes 01,02
Comments (Generally summarize program, including frequency of observations and # or % of outfalls screened)
Program consists of 1 outfall screened per month totaling 12 per year.
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
II.D.2.e
Investigation
Procedures
The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations o f
identified illicit discharges. Yes 01,02
Comments (Generally describe what procedures are documented)
Warning notices to be issued, education encouraged, notice of violation in the event discharge is not corrected, emergency cease
and desist orders if still in violation, compensatory action may be taken, and or suspension of MS4 access, civil penalties, criminal
prosecution
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 ---
2. The results of the investigation Yes ---
3. Any follow-up of the investigation Yes ---
4. The date the investigation was closed Yes ---
Comments (Note whether a standard inspection form is utilized to capture consistent information and a tracking mechanism is
used)
Standard inspection form and spreadsheet is followed to track. City works is also used for Code Enforcement.
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.
Yes ---
Comments (Generally describe the staff training program, including frequency and which staff are trained)
The staff training program is conducted semi-annually for staff that in which may come into contact with or otherwise observe an
illicit discharge or illicit connection. They are trained from things to look for, to what to do after concern is spotted.
II.D.2.h
Public Education
The permittee informed public employees of hazards associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of waste. Yes 01,02,09
The permittee informed businesses of hazards associated with illegal discharges and
improper disposal of waste. Yes 01,02,09
The permittee informed the general public of hazards associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of waste. Yes 01,02,09
Comments (Note how each sector was informed, if applicable)
Businesses are informed through the City of Salisbury Stormwater Website, public education efforts, and development standards .
The general public is informed through the website, social media campaigns, and other educational efforts.
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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 09
The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for staff
to report illicit discharges. Yes 09
The permittee established and implemented response procedures for citizen
requests/reports. Yes 01,02
Comments (Generally describe reporting mechanisms and how promoted/publicized/facilitated /established)
Reporting mechanisms include but are not limited to a hotline phone number, online request portal (Salisbury311), and multiple
published email and contact information. Publicized through education efforts, website, social media, and every public distribution.
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 01,02
If yes, the mechanism includes the ability to identify chronic violators for
initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance. Yes 01,02
Comments (Generally describe the established tracking mechanism, if applicable)
Currently tracked in multiple avenues. Tracked through stormwater data management software, Code Enforcement Software, and
address files on hand with Development Services.
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Delegated to Rowan County
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 (Describe how provided and promoted)
Promoted through the City Stormwater website and Rowan County Website.
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.
Not
Reviewed ---
If yes, the ordinance meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the
SPCA.
Not
Reviewed ---
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
[Permit Part I.D]
Not
Reviewed ---
Comments (Provide regulatory mechanism reference or Supporting Documentation number)
Delegated to Rowan County.
§ 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.
Choose
an item.
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Comments (indicate the fee amount, if applicable)
§ 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?
Choose
an item.
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If yes, the permittee has notified the North Carolina Sedimentation Control
Commission of all such cases.
Choose
an item.
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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?
Choose
an item.
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If yes, has the permittee referred any such matters to the North Carolina
Sedimentation Control Commission for inspection and enforcement?
Choose
an item.
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Comments
Delegated to Rowan County.
§ 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.
Choose
an item.
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The permittee only approves an erosion and sedimentation control plan upon
determining that it complies with all applicable State and local regulations.
Choose
an item.
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The permittee has disapproved of an erosion and sedimentation control plan in
order to protect riparian buffers along surface waters.
Choose
an item.
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If yes, the permittee notified the Director of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources within 10 days of the disapproval.
Choose
an item.
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Comments
Delegated to Rowan County.
§ 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.
Choose
an item.
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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.
Choose
an item.
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Comments
Delegated to Rowan County.
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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.
Choose
an item.
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Each notice of violation issued by the permittee specifies the date by which the
person must comply.
Choose
an item.
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Each notice of violation issued by the permittee informs the person of the actions
that need to be taken to comply.
Choose
an item.
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Comments
Delegated by Rowan County
§ 113A-64 Penalties Does the permittee issue civil penalties as part of the erosion and sedimentation
program?
Choose
an item.
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Comments (indicate when/why a civil penalty is issued, and the amount, if applicable)
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ost-Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Audited by NCDEQ staff.
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Implementation (check all that apply):
☐ The permittee implements the components of this minimum measure.
☐ The permittee relies upon another entity to implement the components of this minimum measure: name of entity
☐ The permittee implements the following deemed-compliant program(s), which meet NPDES MS4 post-construction
requirements for the areas where implemented and in compliance with the specific program requirements as provided in 15A
NCAC and noted below (Complete Session Law 2006-246 section below):
☐ Water Supply Watershed I (WS-I) – 15A NCAC 2B .0212
☐ Water Supply Watershed II (WS-II) – 15A NCAC 2B .0214
☐ Water Supply Watershed III (WS-III) – 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
☐ Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy – 15A NCAC 2B .0235
☐ Tar-Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy – 15A NCAC 2B .0258
☐ Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Nutrient Management Strategy – 15A NCAC 2B .0251
☐ Universal Stormwater Management Program – 15A NCAC 2H .1020
Ordinance(s) (check all that apply):
The permittee utilizes the following ordinances and/or regulatory authority to fulfill post construction minimum measure program
requirements throughout the MS4 permitted area (check all that apply):
☐ DEQ model ordinance
☐ MS4 designed post-construction practices that meet or exceed 15A NCAC 02H .1000.
☐ DEQ approved comprehensive watershed plan
☐ DEQ approved ordinance for a deemed -compliant Program (see list above)
Instructions:
For MS4s not implementing a S.L. 2006-246 deemed-compliant program, complete only the Permit Citation section below.
For MS4s implementing a S.L. 2006-246 deemed-compliant program, complete the Session Law 2006-246 section below. If the MS4
does not implement a deemed-compliant program throughout the entire MS4 permitted area, then complete the Permit Citation
section below for the permitted area(s) not covered under the S.L. 2006-246 deemed-compliant program.
Session Law 2006-
246 Program Requirement Status Supporting
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Deemed-Compliant
Program(s)
The permittee implements deemed-compliant Program requirements in
accordance with the applicable 15A NCAC rules.
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The permittee implements deemed-compliant Program requirements throughout
the entire MS4 area (If not, also complete the Permit Citation section below.)
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an item.
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The permittee applies deemed-compliant Program requirements to all federal,
state and local government projects within the permitted MS4 area who do not
have their own NPDES stormwater permit.
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The permittee included deemed-compliant Program reporting in their MS4 Annual
Reports.
The permittee included deemed-compliant Program implementation in their
Stormwater Management Plan.
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Comments
Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
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II.F.2.a
Legal Authority
The permittee maintained an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism designed
to meet the objectives of the Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls Stormwater
Management Program.
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If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee
(Verify permit coverage area listed in Part I.D of permit and modify
accordingly).
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The permittee has the authority to review designs and proposals for new
development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained.
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an item.
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The permittee has the authority to request information such as stormwater plans,
inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to
evaluate compliance with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
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an item.
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The permittee has the authority to enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations
related to stormwater discharges.
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Comments (If the permittee relies upon another entity, specifically note the legal authority that allows that entity to implement
the program within the MS4 area)
II.F.2.b
Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs)
The permittee utilizes strategies which include SCMs appropriate for the MS4. Choose
an item.
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SCMs comply with 15A NCAC 02H .1000. Choose
an item.
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Comments
II.F.2.c
Plan Reviews
The permittee conducted site plan reviews of all new development and
redeveloped sites that disturb greater than or equal to one acre (including sites
that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale).
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If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project applicant meets the
performance standards.
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an item.
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If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project will ensure long-term
maintenance.
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Comments
II.F.2.d
Inventory of Projects
The permittee maintained an inventory of projects with post-construction
structural stormwater control measures installed and implemented at new
development and redeveloped sites.
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The inventory included both public and private sector sites located within the
permittee’s corporate limits that are covered by its post-construction ordinance
requirements.
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Comments
II.F.2.e
Deed Restrictions
and Protective
Covenants
The permittee provided mechanisms such as recorded deed restrictions and
protective covenants that ensure development activities will maintain the project
consistent with approved plans.
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Comments
II.F.2.f
Mechanism to
Require Long-term
Operation and
Maintenance
The permittee implemented or required an operation and maintenance plan for
the long-term operation of the SCMs required by the program.
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an item.
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The operation and maintenance plan required the owner of each SCM to perform
and maintain a record of annual inspections of each SCM.
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an item.
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Annual inspection of permitted structural SCMs are required to be performed by a
qualified professional.
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Comments
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II.F.2.g
Inspections of
Structural
Stormwater Control
Measures
The permittee conducted and documented inspections of each project site covered
under performance standards, at least one time during the permit term (Verify this
is a permit condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly).
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Before issuing a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy, the
permittee conducted a post-construction inspection to verify that the permittee’s
performance standards have been met or a bond is in place to guarantee
completion(Verify this is a permit condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify
accordingly.
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an item.
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The permittee developed and implemented a written inspection program for SCMs
installed pursuant to the post-construction program(Verify this is a permit
condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly .
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an item.
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The permittee documented and maintained records of inspections. Choose
an item.
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The permittee documented and maintained records of enforcement actions. Choose
an item.
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Comments
II.F.2.h
Educational
Materials and
Training for
Developers
The permittee made available through paper or electronic means, ordinances,
post-construction requirements, design standards checklists, and other materials
appropriate for developers.
Note: New materials may be developed by the permittee, or the permittee may use
materials adopted from other programs and adapted to the permittee’s new
development and redevelopment program.
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Comments (If the permittee has adopted materials from other programs, indicate here which materials they are using)
II.F.2.i Enforcement
The permittee tracked the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement
actions.
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an item.
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If yes, the tracking mechanism included the ability to identify chronic violators
for initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
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an item.
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Comments
II.F.3.b
New Development
The permittee fully complies with post construction program requirements on its
own publicly funded construction projects.
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an item.
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Comments
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II.F.3.c
Nutrient Sensitive
Waters
Does the MS4 have areas draining to Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) pursuant to
15A NCAC 02H .0150?
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an item.
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If yes, does the permittee use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading in order to
meet local program requirements.
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an item.
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If yes, does the permittee also still incorporate the stormwater controls
required for the project's density level.
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an item.
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If yes, does the permittee also require documentation where it is not feasible to
use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading.
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Comments (Provide reference for local requirements)
II.F.3.d
Design Volume
The permittee ensured that the design volumes of SCMs take into account the
runoff at build out from all surfaces draining to the system.
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Where “streets” convey stormwater, the permittee designed SCMs to be sized to
treat and control stormwater runoff from all surfaces draining to the SCM including
streets, driveways, and other impervious surfaces.
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Comments
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Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Audited by NCDEQ
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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.
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Comments (Note number of facilities, typical inventory data and any facilities that are not inventoried that should be )
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.
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an item.
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If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of inspections. Choose
an item.
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If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance
requirements.
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If yes, the permittee evaluated the O&M program annually and updated it as
necessary.
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Comments
II.G.2.c
Spill Response
Procedures
The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations. Choose
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Comments
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.
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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.
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Comments
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.
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Comments (Briefly describe O&M program)
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.
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Comments (Describe inventory information and number of controls in inventory)
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:
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The O&M program specified the frequency of inspections and routine
maintenance requirements.
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an item.
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The permittee documented inspections of all municipally-owned or maintained
structural stormwater controls.
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an item.
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The permittee inspected all municipally-owned or maintained structural
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
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an item.
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The permittee maintained all municipally-owned or maintained structural
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
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an item.
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The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally-owned or
maintained structural stormwater controls.
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Comments
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II.G.2.i The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained in pesticide,
herbicide and fertilizer application management.
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Pesticide, Herbicide
and Fertilizer
Application
Management
The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained in pesticide, herbicide and
fertilizer application management.
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The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for
applicators are followed.
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Comments
II.G.2.j
Staff Training
The permittee implemented an employee training program for employees involved
in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
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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.
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Comments
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Program Status:
☒ The permittee is not subject to an approved TMDL (skip the rest of this section).
☐ The permittee is subject to an approved TMDL for: name of parameter(s) and date(s) approved
There ☐ is ☐ is not a Waste Load Allocation (WLA) in the approved TMDL (If there is a WLA, then complete items II.H.1-5
below. If there is not a WLA, skip to item II.H.6 below)
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II.H.3 TMDLs Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee’s annual reports included
a description of existing programs, controls, partnerships, projects and strategies to
address impaired waters.
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Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee’s annual reports provided
a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and
strategies address impaired waters.
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Comments
II.H.4 TMDLs Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee’s annual reports included
an assessment of whether additional structural and/or non-structural BMPs are
necessary to address impaired waters.
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Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee’s annual reports included
a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and
strategies address impaired waters.
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Comments
II.H.5 TMDLs Within 36 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee’s annual reports included
a description of activities expected to occur and when activities are expected to
occur.
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Comments
II.H.6 TMDLs If there is no Waste Load Allocation in the approved TMDL, the permittee
evaluated strategies and tailored and/or expanded BMPs within the scope of the
six minimum measures to enhance water quality recovery strategies in the
watershed(s) to which the TMDL applies.
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The permittee described strategies and tailored and/or expanded BMPs in their
Stormwater Management Plan and annual reports
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Comments
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Facility Name:
Audited by NCDEQ
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (List date and name of inspector):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility-specific?
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the facility’s SWPPP (or similar document)?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact ?
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Facility Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Date and Entity):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility-specific?
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the facility’s SWPPP (or similar document)?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact ?
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1
Outfall ID Number:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Outfall Location:
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
Receiving Water:
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
Days Since Last Rainfall:
Inches:
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Observations
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit discharge indicators and investigations?
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Does the inspector’s process include taking photos?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they?
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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)?
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2
Outfall ID Number:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Outfall Location:
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
Receiving Water:
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
Days Since Last Rainfall:
Inches:
Name of MS4 Inspector(s):
Observations
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit discharge indicators and investigations?
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? Obtain copy.
Does the inspector’s process include taking photos?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they?
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2
Inspection Results
Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)?
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1
Site/Project Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site/Project Address:
Operator:
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.):
NCG Permit ID Number:
Disturbed Acreage:
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it site -specific?
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCG010000 requirements for construction sites?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SWPPP)?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2
Site/Project Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site/Project Address:
Operator:
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.):
NCG Permit ID Number:
Disturbed Acreage:
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it site -specific?
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCG010000 requirements for construction sites?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist? Obtain copy.
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SWPPP)?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Post-Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1
Site Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site Address:
SCM Type:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Observations
Site Documentation
Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post-construction site runoff controls?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post-construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M
requirements, etc.)?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the site’s operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Post-Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Post-Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2
Site Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site Address:
SCM Type:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name Title
Observations
Site Documentation
Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post-construction site runoff controls?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post-construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M
requirements, etc.)?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include reviewing the site’s operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections?
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Does the MS4 inspector’s process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discha rge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector’s process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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APPENDIX A: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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APPENDIX B: PHOTOGRAPH LOG