03 Example CMS SPPP SPCC

Craig Avenue Transportation Facility
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
and Spill Prevention Control, and
Countermeasures Plan
April 2021
Prepared For:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Craig Avenue Transportation Facility
3901 Craig Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28211
Prepared By:
AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc.
5925 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 370
Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
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Contents
1.Introduction......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Background and General Requirements (§112.1(a)(1),112.7, NCS000395)...................................................................1
1.2 Site Location..........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Site Description (§112.7(a)(3)).............................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Regulatory Framework (§112.1(e); §112.3 (a)/(b)) ........................................................................................................................3
1.5 General Applicability (§112.1(b))......................................................................................................................................................3
1.6 Facility Conformance and Deviations (§112.7(a)(1)/ (2); §112.4(a)/(d)/(e)) .......................................................................3
Deviations (§112.7(a)(2))....................................................................................................................................................3
1.7 Security (§112.7(g))....................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.8 Facility Drainage (§112.8(b); §112.12(b))............................................................................................................................................4
1.9 Location of Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan/Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure Plan (§112.3(e))..................................................................................................................................................4
1.10 Facility Operator and Emergency Contact Information (§112.7(a)(vi)).................................................................4
2. Contingency Plan (§112.7)............................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Oil/Material Storage (§112.7(a)(3)(i)/(ii); §112.7(c); §112.12(c)(1)/ (2))............................................................................................5
2.2 Discharge Prevention Measures (§112.7(a)(3)(ii)/(iii)) ...........................................................................................................6
2.3 Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (§112.7(a)(3)(iv); §112.8(c)(1)/ (2); §112.12(c)(1)/ (3)).......................................6
2.4 Tank Truck Off-loading Procedures (§112.7(h), §112.8(c)(8), §112.8(c) (11)) ....................................................................8
2.5 Potential Spill Events (§112.7(b)/(c))...............................................................................................................................................9
3. Spill Emergency Response Plan (§112.7(a)(4)/ (5)) ...................................................................................................11
3.1 Internal Contact List and Phone Numbers (§112.7(a)(3)(iv)........................................................................................11
3.2 Emergency Response Notification (§112.7(a)(5)) .............................................................................................................11
3.3 Spill Alert and Cleanup Procedures (§112.7(c); §112.8(c) (10); §112.12(c) (10)) ............................................................12
3.4 Spill Documentation and Clean-up (§112.7(a)(4)).............................................................................................................13
3.5 Storage and Waste Disposal of Recovered Material (§112.7(a)(3)(v))...............................................................14
3.6 Regulatory Spill Notification and Reporting Criteria (§112.7(j))...........................................................................14
3.7 Plan Amendments Required by the Regional Administrator (§112.4(a)/(d)/(e))...........................................16
3.8 Spill Documentation and Follow-up (§112.7(a)(4)/(e))......................................................................................................16
3.9 Spill Response Equipment (§112.7(5)(c))................................................................................................................................16
4. Material Management Plan (§112.7(c); §112.8(c)(8); §112.12(c)(8)) ...............................................................................17
4.1 Best Management Practices(§112.7(f))..................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Preventive Maintenance......................................................................................................18
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4.3 Good Housekeeping ............................................................................................................ 18
4.4 Vehicle Washing .................................................................................................................. 19
4.5 Erosion and Sediment Control ............................................................................................ 19
5. Inspections, Testing, and Record Keeping (§112.7(e), NCS000395) .............................................................. 20
5.1 Quarterly and Semi-annual Inspections (§112.8(c)(6)) ................................................................................................. 20
5.2 Tank Integrity Testing (§112.8(c)(6)); §112.12(c)(6)) .................................................................................................................. 20
5.3 Overfill Protection Devices (§112.8(c)(8); §112.12(c)(8)) ........................................................................................................ 21
5.4 Brittle Fracture (§112.7(i)) .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.5 Monitoring and Reporting Requirements (NCS000395) ............................................................................................... 21
5.6 Non-Stormwater Discharge Notification (NCS000395) ................................................................................................. 21
5.7 Employee Training (§112.7(f), NCS000395) .................................................................................................................................. 22

List of Figures

Figure 1 – Craig Avenue Transportation Facility Topographic Map
Figure 2 – Craig Avenue Transportation Facility Site Layout
Figure 3 – Craig Avenue Transportation Facility Interior Storage Layout

List of Appendices

Appendix A – Cross-Reference of Plan’s Sections Relative to Applicable Portions of 40 CFR §112
Appendix B – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit NCS000395
Appendix C – Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Regulations 40 CRF §112
Appendix D – Equipment/Inspection Checklist
Appendix E – Emergency Environmental Contractors
Appendix F – Spill Incident Reports NCDEQ FORM UST-62
Appendix G – Stormwater Pollution Prevention SOPs:
Vehicle Washing
Oil/ Water Separator
Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Fueling
Appendix H – Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment and Certification
Appendix I – Stormwater Inspections
Appendix J – Training
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Glossary of Terms
API: American Petroleum Institute
AST: Aboveground Storage Tank
ATG: Automatic Tank Gauging
BMP: Best Management Practices
Bulk storage container: Any container used to store oil. These containers are used for purposes
including, but not limited to, the storage of oil prior to use, while being used, or prior to further distribution
in commerce. Oil-filled electrical, operation, or manufacturing equipment is not a bulk storage container.
CERT: Carolina Environmental Response Team
CMS: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
CMSWS: Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
DEF: Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Discharge: Includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or
dumping of oil or any discharge not composed entirely of stormwater that may directly or indirectly enter
the Stormwater System or Waters of the State, except as exempted in local Stormwater Pollution Control
Ordinances.
EPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Facility: Craig Avenue Transportation Facility
FRC: Facility Response Coordinator
FWPCA: Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Hazardous Substance: Any material that poses a threat to human health and/or the environment. Typical
hazardous substances are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, explosive, or chemically reactive.
Loading/unloading rack: A fixed structure (such as a platform or gangway) necessary for loading or
unloading a tank truck or tank car, which is located at a facility subject to the requirements of this part. A
loading/unloading rack includes a loading or unloading arm and may include any combination of the
following: piping assemblages, valves, pumps, shut-off devices, overfill sensors, or personnel safety
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devices.
MSS: Maintenance Site Supervisor
Navigable Waters: Defined in section 502(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), and
includes: (1) all navigable waters of the United States, as defined in judicial decisions prior to the
passage of the 1972 Amendments of the FWPCA (Pub. L. 92-500) also known as the Clean Water Act
(CWA), and tributaries of such waters as; (2) interstate waters; (3) intrastate lakes, rivers, and streams
which are utilized by interstate travelers for recreational or other purposes; and (4) intrastate lakes, rivers,
and streams from which fish or shellfish are taken and sold in interstate commerce.
NCDEQ: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
NPDES: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NRC: National Response Center
Oil: 40 CFR part §112 defines “oil” as any kind of oil or in any form, including, but not limited to fats, oils,
or greases of animal, fish, or marine mammal origin; vegetable oils including oils from seeds, nuts, fruits,
or kernels; and other oils and greases, including petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, synthetic oils, mineral oils,
oils refuse, or oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.
Oil Storage Capacity: Oil storage includes all containers storing oil at a facility which are equal to or
greater than 55 gallons. The capacity of the containers must be considered and not the actual amount of
product stored in the container. Examples include, but are not limited to, tanks, containers, drums,
transformers, oil-filled electrical equipment, and mobile or portable totes.
OSPP: Oil Spills Prevention and Preparedness
Repair: Any work necessary to maintain or restore a container to a condition suitable for safe operation,
other than ordinary, day-to-day maintenance to maintain the functional integrity of the container and that
does not weaken the container.
SDS: Safety Data Sheets
SPCC: Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
SQM: Stormwater Quality Management
STI: Steel Tank Institute
Stormwater System: The network of curbs, gutters, inlets, pipes, ditches, swales, ponds, detention and
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retention basins, streams, and other natural or manmade facilities and appurtenances that serve to collect
and convey stormwater through, and from, a given drainage area.
SWPPP: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
UST: Underground Storage Tank
Waters of the State: As defined in NCGS §143-212(6), any intermittent or perennial stream, river, brook,
swamp, lake, sound, tidal estuary, bay, creek, reservoir, waterway, or other body or accumulation of
water, whether surface or underground, public or private, or natural or artificial, that is contained in, flows
through, or borders upon any portion of this State, including any portion of the Atlantic Ocean over which
the State has jurisdiction.
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Professional Engineer Plan Certification (40 CFR §112.3(d); §112.5(c))
By means of this certification the Professional Engineer attests:
•I am familiar with the requirements of the 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §112, and the
rules of the Spill Pollution Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan;
•My agent or I have visited and examined the Craig Avenue Transportation Facility (Facility);
•The Plan has been prepared in accordance with good engineering practice, including consideration
of applicable industry standards, and with the requirements of this part;
•Procedures for required inspections and testing have been established; and
•The Plan is adequate for the Facility.
Brett G. Schaefer, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer Signature
036114 3/25/19
License Number, State of North Carolina Date
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Non-stormwater Discharge Certification
“I certify that all drains, pipes, outfalls, and other conveyances have been inspected and evaluated and
that no non-stormwater discharges were found”.
The following incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact water quality are allowed by
the General Permit:
Water and fire hydrant flushing;
Landscape irrigation;
Diverted stream flows;
Rising ground waters;
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
Discharges from uncontaminated potable water sources;
Foundation drains;
Air condition condensate (commercial/residential);
Irrigation waters;
Springs;
Water from crawl space pumps;
Footing drains;
Lawn watering;
Residential and charity car washing;
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
Street wash water; and
Flows from firefighting activities.
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Five Year Review Log (§112.5(b))
In accordance with 40 CFR §112.5 (b) a review and evaluation of the SPCC plan is conducted at
least once every five years. As a result of this review and evaluation, CMS will amend the SPCC
Plan within six months of the review to include more effective prevention and control technology if:
(1) such technology will significantly reduce the likelihood of a spill event from the Facility, and (2) if
such technology has been field-proven at the time of the review. Technical amendments to the
SPCC Plan shall be certified by a registered Professional Engineer within six months after a change
in the Facility design, constructions, operation, or maintenance occurs which materially affects the
Facility’s potential for the discharge of oil into or on the navigable waters of the United States or
adjoining shorelines. The plan must be reviewed every five years and if no technical amendments
are made, Professional Engineer certification is not required.
“I have completed review and evaluation of the SPCC Plan for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and
will/will not amend the Plan as a result.”
In regard to CMS’ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit # NCS000395,
this Plan will be reviewed and/or amended if the Facility introduces any change(s) that have a
significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters including changes
due to construction activity, changes in operation and maintenance, and changes in personnel.
Review and Evaluation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) or SPCC Plan for CMS – Craig Avenue Transportation
Facility
Plan Amendment
Review Date Will
Amend
Will Not
Amend
Plan Review Name and Signature of Person
Authorized to Review this Plan
2015 CMS
2016 CMS
2017 Annual Plan Review Jeff Mitchell, EHS Specialist (CMS)
2018 Required 5-year
update Brett G. Schaefer, PE (AECOM)
2019 Annual Plan Review Jeff Mitchell, EHS (CMS)
2020 Annual Plan Review Jeff Mitchell, EHS (CMS)
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Oil Spill Log – Craig Avenue Transportation Facility
Spill Date Spill Amount Description of Incident
Name and Signature of
Person Documenting
Spill or Release
2014 N/A No intermediate or significant spills
occurred at this site
Jeff Mitchell, EHS
Specialist (CMS)
2015 N/A No intermediate or significant spills
occurred at this site
Jeff Mitchell, EHS
Specialist (CMS)
2016 N/A No intermediate or significant spills
occurred at this site
Jeff Mitchell, EHS
Specialist (CMS)
2017 N/A No intermediate or significant spills
occurred at this site
Jeff Mitchell, EHS
Specialist (CMS)
2018 N/A No intermediate or significant spills
occurred at this site
Jeff Mitchell, EHS
Specialist (CMS)
2019 N/A No intermediate or significant spills
occurred at this site
Jeff Mitchell, EHS (CMS)
2020 N/A No intermediate or significant spills
occurred at this site
Jeff Mitchell, EHS (CMS)
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SPCC Technical Amendment Log (§112.5 (a)/(c))
As required by 40 CFR §112.5(a)/(c) this section records the amendments that reflect changes in the
Facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that materially affects the potential for a
discharge to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Examples include adding or removing containers,
reconstruction, replacement, or installation of piping systems, changes to secondary containment
systems, changes in product stored at this Facility, or revisions to standard operating procedures. Any
technical amendments to this Plan will be re-certified in accordance to the Technical Amendment Log
table below:
Technical Amendment Log – Craig Avenue Transportation
Facility
Review Date Description of Technical Amendment
Name and signature of person
certifying this technical
amendment
4/28/2016 Updated name of Environmental Manager Jeff Mitchell, EHS Specialist
(CMS)
5/23/2018 Updated SWPPP Team Contact Jeff Mitchell, EHS Specialist
(CMS)
2019 Updated SWPPP Team Contact Jeff Mitchell, EHS (CMS)
2020 Updated SWPPP Team Contact Jeff Mitchell, EHS (CMS)
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background and General Requirements (§112.1(a)(1),112.7, NCS000395)
The Oil Spills Prevention and Preparedness (OSPP) regulations, administered under the authority of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), require certain facilities to prepare and implement
a response plan in order to reduce or eliminate oil discharges to navigable waters of the United States.
The OSPP regulations include the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules.
Appendix A presents a cross-reference of this Plans sections relative to applicable portions of 40 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 112.
This Plan provides site-specific spill prevention controls and procedures to minimize/mitigate the potential
discharge of oil and oil products from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS): Craig Avenue
Transportation Facility (Facility) into the environment, particularly to surface waters and serves as a
combined SPCC Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliant with 40 CFR §112.
The remaining subsections describe the regulatory framework, the Plan purpose, the applicability of the
regulatory requirements to the Facility and the Plan organization. Where appropriate, pertinent citations
are provided to introduce regulatory requirements associated with section headings.
The state of North Carolina regulations require the Facility to maintain a Stormwater Quality Management
(SQM) Plan. The SQM Plan is maintained by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Water Resources for all the
permittees listed in NCS000395. A copy of the permit is provided in Appendix B. This document contains
the required elements of the regulations and provides additional stormwater protection that is above and
beyond the regulatory requirements for these facilities. CMS has developed supplemental SWPPPs for
their bus facilities as a proactive measure to promote good housekeeping and pollution prevention Best
Management Practices (BMPs).
This Plan is designed to achieve the following objectives:
Provide BMPs that promote good housekeeping and pollution prevention consistent with National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) guidelines.
Comply with the requirements of the SPCC regulations established in 40 CFR Part §112.
Identify spill prevention controls.
Identify the actions to be taken in case of an accidental release or spill.
Identify and evaluate potential pollution sources for in-place spill prevention and control measures.
Where necessary, select and implement appropriate methods to prevent or control the discharge of
pollutants in stormwater runoff.
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Describe the physical layout of the Facility and include a site drawing indicating the location of
material/waste storage areas, piping, stormwater conveyance, and drainage.
1.2 Site Location
The Facility is located at 3901 Craig Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina and is owned and operated by
CMS. The facility discharges through stormwater conveyance to one of two dry detention ponds. The
stormwater conveyance system eventually discharges to an unnamed tributary to McMullen Creek. A
vicinity diagram of the Facility is shown on Figure 1.
1.3 Site Description (§112.7(a)(3))
The Facility layout and surface drainage diagram demonstrates the drainage pattern of stormwater
leaving the site, as shown on Figure 2. Approximately 85% of the drainage area is impervious. The site
contains three structures; an approximate 32,000 square foot building that contains offices and a
fourteen-bay bus garage; an approximate 76,000 square foot building that contains a school material
warehouse and offices; and an approximate 15,000 square foot building that contains a printing
operation. Routine activities on the site include bus maintenance, major repairs, fueling, bus washing and
storage of parts. Major maintenance activities are conducted inside the garage where floor drains
discharge to an oil/water separator. Vehicle and small equipment maintenance activities are conducted in
the bus garage.
One 2,000-gallon machine oil above ground storage tank (AST), one 1,000-gallon used oil AST, one 500-
gallon AST, and one 500-gallon antifreeze AST are located in the bus garage. Two 20,000-gallon diesel
fuel underground storage tank (UST) and one 20,000-gallon unleaded gasoline UST are located
southeast of the garage. Mobile fueling trucks are used for fueling activities at the Facility. Eight 1,400-
gallon diesel trucks are staged northwest of the bus garage. There is one 2,000-gallon diesel exhaust
fluid (DEF) AST located at the south of the fueling canopy. The Facility has a fueling area that consists of
six fuel pumps that are connected to the USTs through below ground double walled piping and equipped
with alarms and spill prevention devices. The ASTs are double walled, stay locked when not in use and
are properly labeled. The fueling USTs are corrosion resistant double walled tanks with overfill alarms.
Figure 3 shows interior storage area details.
Stormwater is received by two dry detention basins, one located at the western end of the property and
one located at the southeastern end of the property and is considered a structural stormwater BMP for
the Facility. Fueling of vehicles is conducted at the fueling station or by mobile fuel trucks. Major and
minor maintenance activities, such as small parts replacements, are conducted inside the bus garage
where interior drains lead into an oil/water separator that discharges to the sanitary sewer.
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1.4 Regulatory Framework (§112.1(e); §112.3 (a)/(b))
The National Oil SPCC program was implemented on 10 January 1974, under the authority of the 1970
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA). The FWPCA requires facilities to develop and implement
plans for preventing, controlling, and responding to oil and fuel spills. Under the OSPP rules, facilities that
may store oil in quantities greater than 1,320 gallons in ASTs, or 42,000 gallons in USTs that are not
regulated under 40 CFR §280, must prepare a SPCC Plan. The Facility is subject to these rules because
they store greater than 1,320 gallons of oil (i.e., petroleum products) in ASTs.
In 2002, EPA revised the OSPP rules for preparing SPCC Plans (i.e., 40 CFR §112 with an effective date
of 16 August 2002). EPA has since revised the rule several times, and the Facility has amended this Plan
accordingly. A link to the regulations (i.e., 40 CFR §112) as published on 1 July 2017 is included
electronically in Appendix C.
1.5 General Applicability (§112.1(b))
The Facility is a non-transportation-related facility that stores more than 1,320 gallons of oil in USTs
and/or AST, which, due to its location, could reasonably be expected to discharge oil in quantities that
may be harmful into or upon the navigable waters of the United States.
1.6 Facility Conformance and Deviations (§112.7(a)(1)/ (2); §112.4(a)/(d)/(e))
This Facility is in conformance with the requirements listed in 40 CFR §112, which were amended on July
17, 2002, December 26, 2006, December 5, 2008, November 13, 2009, April 18, 2011, November 22,
2011 and February 6, 2018. A discussion of conformance is included throughout this SPCC Plan.
This Facility will comply with the requirements set forth at 40 CFR §112.
The state of North Carolina does not maintain state-specific oil pollution prevention regulations. North
Carolina will be contacted in accordance with the Plan to report an environmental emergency requiring
immediate attention (e.g., an oil spill).
Deviations (§112.7(a)(2))
There are no deviations.
1.7 Security (§112.7(g))
Security of the Facility is provided by locked driveway gates, perimeter fencing, and outdoor lighting at the
outdoor storage areas. Security features of the USTs and ASTs include visual or automatic tank gauges
and locks on the fill ports. Street lights; exterior and interior lights; fences; and gates will be kept in good
working order and repaired as necessary.
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1.8 Facility Drainage (§112.8(b); §112.12(b))
Stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces is directed to two dry detention ponds through use of a storm
drainage system and topographic slopes. The stormwater runs off of the asphalt and other impervious
areas and is directed into storm drains that are located throughout the Facility property. The stormwater
then runs through the storm drains and is directed into the two dry detention ponds located at the western
and southeastern ends of the property via underground piping.
For the western dry detention pond, there is one inlet that allows water to pass into the pond. The inlet is
located on the southeastern point of the pond (Outfall #001) transports water from the drains and piping
on the northwest side of the Facility bus garage. For the southeastern dry detention pond, there is one
inlet that allows water to pass into the pond. The inlet is located on the western point of the pond and
transport water from the drains and piping south of the bus wash bay and the southern half of the Facility.
The southeastern dry detention pond’s outfall (Outfall #002) is located on the east side of the pond. When
stormwater is allowed to exit the ponds, it discharges to an unnamed tributary to McMullen Creek.
Interior drains in the garage discharge to the oil/water separator before being released to the sanitary
sewer. Fueling operations are performed on a concrete pad that is covered and so that liquid will flow
towards storm drains leading to the dry detention pond located at the southeastern end of the property.
1.9 Location of Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan/Spill Prevention,
Control, and Countermeasure Plan (§112.3(e))
This Plan is maintained in the Facility Maintenance Services office within the main building.
1.10 Facility Operator and Emergency Contact Information (§112.7(a)(vi))
Facility Location and Mailing Address: CMS Craig Avenue Transportation Facility
3901 Craig Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
Phone: [phone]
CMS Environmental Health and Safety Manager: Jeff Mitchell, CSP, REM, QEP, REHS
Environmental Services Facility Address: 3301 Stafford Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
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2. Contingency Plan (§112.7)
2.1 Oil/Material Storage (§112.7(a)(3)(i)/(ii); §112.7(c); §112.12(c)(1)/ (2))
The following table indicates the total capacity of material storage for the Facility in quantities equal to 55-
gallons or greater.
Material Storage-Outdoors
Material
Type Location Volume
Container
Description Pollution Prevention Measure
Unleaded
Gasoline
Southeast of
Bus Garage
20,000
gallons
Fiberglass
double walled
fuel UST
Double walled UST equipped with
Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG)
system and made from corrosive
resistant fiberglass material.
Diesel Fuel
Southeast of
Bus Garage
20,000
gallons
Fiberglass
double walled
fuel UST
Double walled UST equipped with
an ATG system and made from
corrosive resistant fiberglass
material.
Diesel Fuel Southeast of
Bus Garage
20,000
gallons
Fiberglass
double walled
fuel UST
Double walled UST equipped with
an ATG system and made from
corrosive resistant fiberglass
material.
Mobile Fuel
Trucks Mobile 8 x 1,400
gallons
Mobile re-
fuelers
Mobile re-fuelers exempt from
secondary containment requirement
DEF South of Fueling
Station
2,000
gallons
Double walled
AST
Organic based material, double
walled AST with secondary
containment
Transmission
Fluid
East of
Warehouse
275
gallons Portable Tote Plastic tote with secondary
containment on a spill pallet
Solid waste
dumpsters
Various
locations around
the Facility
5 x 1 cubic
yard
Steel dumpster
with lid
Covered dumpster, only authorized
personnel can use dumpster.
Scrap metal
dumpsters
East of Bus
Garage
2 x 4 cubic
yards
Steel dumpster
with lid
Covered dumpster, only authorized
personnel can use dumpster.
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Material Storage - Indoors
Material Type Location Volume Container
Description Pollution Prevention Measure
Machine Oil Inside Bus
Garage
2,000
gallons AST Contained within the bus garage
that drains to an oil/water separator
Used Oil Inside Bus
Garage
1,000
gallons AST Contained within the bus garage
that drains to an oil/water separator
Antifreeze Inside Bus
Garage
500
gallons AST Contained within the bus garage
that drains to an oil/water separator
Transmission
Fluid
Inside Bus
Garage
500
gallons AST Contained within the bus garage
that drains to an oil/water separator
High
Temperature
Grease
Inside Bus
Garage
~20 x 55
gallons
55-gallon
plastic drums
with lids
Inside bus garage on spill pallets.
The bus garage drains to an
oil/water separator
Total Onsite Oil Storage Capacity 75,300 gallons
2.2 Discharge Prevention Measures (§112.7(a)(3)(ii)/(iii))
Spill prevention and response information and procedures are kept at the Facility Maintenance Service
Manager’s office. The potential oil spill sources include:
Bulk storage of oil/petroleum products
Bulk handling of oil/petroleum products
Loading/unloading activities associated with oil/petroleum products
Accidents and careless handling during these activities can cause spills. Spill contingencies for routine
handling of oil products are described throughout this Plan.
2.3 Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (§112.7(a)(3)(iv); §112.8(c)(1)/ (2);
§112.12(c)(1)/ (3))
Bulk delivery of oil and fuel is provided by licensed bulk fuel delivery services. Oil products are stored in
containers compatible with the contents and meet applicable portions of industry standard codes,
regulations, and publications such as the National Fire Protection Association, Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc., American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Steel Tank Institute (STI), Department of Transportation,
American Petroleum Institute (API) requirements as well as applicable requirements of the Federal
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Aviation Administration, North Carolina State Fire Code, Air Transport Association, local, state, or federal
regulatory requirements that exceed these requirements.
In the event of a spill, precautions have been taken so that no oil flows off the Facility property as outlined
below through implementation of BMPs. Twenty-four-hour emergency response contractors are available
to respond in a timely manner if spills do occur to minimize contamination and environmental damage.
CMS maintains an open purchase order with emergency response personnel, so manpower, equipment,
and materials are available to expeditiously control and remove any quantity of oil that might be
discharged.
CMS’ storage and handling practices conform to general requirements for SPCC. Key countermeasures
in place are as follows:
Prevention measures include inspections, equipment testing, and employee training to maintain
current containment measures and timely responses to spills (Appendix D).
USTs are made of corrosion resistant fiber glass and utilize an ATG to detect and prevent leaks.
UST product lines run below ground. The delivery lines to the dispensers are below ground but
within double wall lines.
Automotive fluids are stored inside the bus garage room. Floor drains connect to an oil/water
separator that discharges water to the sanitary sewer.
Floor drains in the garage and covered bus washing area are connected to an oil/water separator
that discharges water to the sanitary sewer.
Used oils and automotive fluids are stored indoors as practical and away from drains in the bus
garage. The shipment of used oil from the Facility occurs as needed.
Absorbent booms, pigs or socks and spill kits are available and kept at key areas to be readily
available in the case of a spill. These are inspected regularly to maintain stock.
CMS will place storm drain covers over the nearest storm drain during AST/UST filling.
The parking lot and driveways are kept free from debris and trash.
Drainage features are kept clear as needed and are inspected semi-annually.
Hydraulic equipment is kept in good working order as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
Street lights, both exterior and interior lights, fences, and gates will all be kept in good working order
and repaired as necessary.
Oil/water separator is checked semi-annually, and an authorized waste removal contractor will be
called as needed to drain and dredge the oil/water separator.
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Solid waste, scrap metal and cardboard dumpsters are covered.
Fuel spill is reported to the Foreman or Maintenance Site Supervisor (MSS) immediately or to the
contact persons below:
2.4 Tank Truck Off-loading Procedures (§112.7(h), §112.8(c)(8), §112.8(c) (11))
An unloading fuel oil truck is identified as a potential material spill risk. A Facility employee must be
present during the entire fuel oil transfer period. The company’s fuel oil transfer procedures are outlined
below. 40 CFR §112.8(c) (8) specifies that the AST must have means for preventing overflow during
loading. No AST offloading occurs at the Facility. UST off-loading procedures are covered in another
Plan compliant with 40 CFR §280. The USTs at the Facility have electronic volume gauges (Veeder Root)
for determining the liquid level in the tanks. Direct audible or code signal communication will occur
between the container gauge and the pump operator during pumping. An audible alarm will sound if tank
is filled to over 90% capacity.
Before Loading/Unloading:
Identify that correct material has been delivered.
The tank pump operator must be informed of the maximum quantity of oil that will be pumped based
on the tank level gauge.
The lower most drain and all outlets of such vehicles should be closely examined for leakage. If
necessary, tighten, adjust or replace to prevent possible liquid leakage.
The loading area should be cleared of all obstacles.
Once the tanker truck hose is connected, it should be checked for a good connection. By doing
this, the only opportunity for spills during unloading is a faulty hose or overfills.
A catch container must be placed under the hose connection point below the inlet pipe as a
secondary containment measure.
When transferring materials from a vehicle, the vehicle’s motor should be turned off when the
utilization of the engine is not needed to pump the material from the vehicle;
The parking brake of the vehicle shall be engaged prior to the transferring of the materials.
During Loading/Unloading:
Transfer attendant will be present, watchful and alert during the entire procedure;
Flow shall begin slowly to ensure a complete connection between the tanks;
After Loading/Unloading:
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The lowermost drain and all outlets of mobile vehicles should be closely examined for leakage. If
necessary, tighten, adjust or replace to prevent possible liquid leakage. If there is evidence of
spillage, remedial action will be initiated.
If a tank truck arrives at the shipping or receiving area and is leaking:
Steps to isolate the area of contamination and contact the Facility Response Coordinator (FRC).
a)Allow only personnel necessary to deal with the emergency to remain in the immediate
area.
b)Do not permit smoking or any fires in this area.
c)Prevent liquids from going into sewers, streams, etc., by erecting dikes/berms, oil
absorbent “booms”, “pigs” and “socks”.
Determine type of material that is leaking.
Get specific decontamination information from the Emergency Response Guide, Safety Data
Sheets (SDS), shipper or manufacturer. If not available, call CHEMTREC for emergency
assistance.
Contact the contracted emergency response company as shown in section 3.0 if the spill is
significant.
If necessary, decontaminate the area. If the spill has not been contained on asphalt or a concrete
area and has reached a water body or the ground soil, contact the information provided in Section 3
below to determine proper cleanup measures.
The shipper should be held responsible for damages resulting from the leaking tank truck. Record
the name, address, and telephone number of the shipping company and the name of the driver.
2.5 Potential Spill Events (§112.7(b)/(c))
The most serious potential spill event would result from the release of fuel during tank filling procedures.
Such an incident could result in a spill of up to 8,500 gallons of material from the fueling mobile tanker
over a very short period of time. A spill during tank filling would likely be released at fueling station and
flow across asphalt towards the dry detention ponds. Material traveling through the storm drainage
system will end in the dry detention ponds and potentially be diverted towards McMullen Creek.
There are two outfalls on the Facility property. Outfall #001 is due west of the bus garage and is the inlet
for the western dry detention pond. Stormwater that is running off of the impervious areas northwest of
the bus garage are directed to the western dry detention pond through storm drain inlets and
underground piping. Stormwater that is running off of the impervious areas northeast and east of the bus
garage are directed to the southeastern dry detention pond through storm drain inlets and underground
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piping. The stormwater runs off of the asphalt pavement, into storm drain inlets, through a piped
conveyance system, and discharges into the dry detention ponds. The western dry detention pond has
one inlet on the east side of the dry detention pond. Water and runoff that falls on the northwestern side
of the Facility bus garage is transported to the inlet on the eastern side of the western dry detention pond.
The southeastern dry detention pond has one inlet on the west side of the dry detention pond. Water and
runoff that falls on the southern and eastern side of the Facility bus garage is transported to the inlet on
the southeastern dry detention pond. The southeastern dry detention pond’s outfall device (Outfall #002)
is located on the southeast side of the pond. The dry detention pond has one riser outfall that has a valve
attached to it that allows the regulation of outfall flow. All water flowing out of the southeastern dry
detention basin eventually discharges to an unnamed tributary which leads into McMullen Creek.
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3. Spill Emergency Response Plan (§112.7(a)(4)/ (5))

The MSS is accountable for discharge prevention and who reports to Facility management.

3.1 Internal Contact List and Phone Numbers (§112.7(a)(3)(iv)

Any fuel spill will be reported to the MSS immediately or to the contact persons below:

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team/Facility Response Coordinators
FRC Alternate Alternate Alternate

Mike Davis

Supervisor,
Transportation
Maintenance Services

980-343-6715

Isiah Glover
Specialist, EHS
Cell:
[phone]
Will Poston
Director,
Fleet Services

Office:
[phone]
Cell:
[phone]

Jeff Mitchell
EHS Manager

Office:
[phone]
Cell:
[phone]

Type of Facility: School bus depot and maintenance facility

Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 5 days/week

Standard Industrial Classification Code: 8211

3.2 Emergency Response Notification (§112.7(a)(5))
1. Any employee observing or recognizing a discharge, release, spill, or potential failure from
equipment or storage areas shall immediately notify their first line supervisor.
2. The supervisor shall immediately contact the FRC (or Alternate Coordinator) at the earliest
opportunity after initial containment or barricade procedures have been implemented.
3. The FRC will determine if the release is significant (over 25 gallons) or has the potential to exhibit
hazardous characteristic or reach navigable waters. If hazardous conditions exist that may affect
the employees, the supervisor should inform the affected employees to evacuate the area and
congregate at the designed meeting location.
4. Following notification to the FRC, the supervisor should take appropriate measures to stop and/or
contain the release.
5. Upon arrival of the FRC, an assessment of the spill will be made. The FRC will determine
whether evacuation procedures should be initiated, whether the spill can be contained and
cleaned up by the Transportation Department or whether an environmental response firm will be
contacted.
6. The Transportation Department will initially focus on eliminating the source of the spill and
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Carolina Environmental Response Team:PO Box 681016,
Charlotte, NC 28216
24-hour Emergency Response:[phone]
prevent the spill from entering any floor drains or trenches;
7.If the FRC determines that the release is minor and does not have the potential to exhibit
hazardous conditions or reach navigable waters, he will instruct employees of their duties,
minimize the area of impact, and initiate clean-up;
8.In the event of a large spill that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours or within 100 feet of a water
body, the FRC will be responsible for contacting the regional North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) office at (800)-858-0368. This should occur within 24 hours of
the release, as soon as danger to human life or the environment is contained.
9.In the event of a large uncontrollable spill that reaches a waterway, the FRC will be responsible
for immediately contacting the National Response Center (NRC) at [phone]. This
should occur within two (2) hours after the release, as soon as danger to human life or the
environment is contained.
10.Within 24 hours of the spill event, the FRC or Environmental Health and Safety Manager will
notify the regulatory agency or appoint a person to execute these duties.
Carolina Environmental Response Team (CERT) or other back-up firm will provide spill clean-up and
remediation services when deemed appropriate by the CMS Emergency Coordinator or Transportation
Manager. A list of approved environmental response contractors is maintained as Appendix E.
3.3 Spill Alert and Cleanup Procedures (§112.7(c); §112.8(c) (10); §112.12(c) (10))
The general procedure for spills of any amount outside of a storage tank, piping, drum, or beyond its
normal use and containment include the following:
Stop and Contain the Spill:
Stop the source of the spill and contain the spill as much as possible.
Assure that no flammable liquids are near an ignition source.
Secure the area
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3.4 Spill Documentation and Clean-up (§112.7(a)(4))
Oil releases are documented in the incident log at the beginning of this Plan. The following general spill
clean-up procedures will be implemented. Note that only those employees with spill response and clean-
up training, including requirements for proper personal protective equipment, are authorized to clean
spills. Spill Clean-up Guidelines are as follows:
Spill Clean-up Guidelines
Quantity Spilled Procedure
Small Spills
(1 to 24 gallons)
1.Immediately cover any drains in the area.
2.Collect the material with an absorbent found in the spill kits. Place the
absorbent in a container, mark it with the contents and store it in a secure
location.
3.Notify the FRC or your Area Manager for instruction as to the proper
storage and disposal of the material.
Intermediate spills
(25 gallons or more
but not an
uncontrolled,
catastrophic release)
1.Immediately cover any drains in the area.
2.Dike the spill with absorbents found in the spill kits. The spill response
carts contain “socks” or “pigs” that can be placed around the spill.
3.Absorb the remaining material and place the contaminated absorbents in a
drum.
4.Contact the FRC or your Area Manager for instructions regarding how to
proceed with the cleanup. (During night shift and weekends, contact the
Shift Manager).
5.Environmental Health and Safety Manager will submit a Discharge
Notification Form to NCDEQ and other agencies as needed.
Any quantity of spill
reaching a storm
drain or a stream
1.Immediately cover any drains in the area.
2.Dike the spill with absorbents found in the spill kits. The spill response
carts contain “socks” or “pigs” that can be placed around the spill.
3.Absorb the remaining material and place the contaminated absorbents in a
drum.
4.Contact the FRC or your Area Manager for instructions regarding how to
proceed with the cleanup. (During night shift and weekends, contact the
Shift Manager).
5.Environmental Health and Safety Manager will submit a Discharge
Notification Form to NCDEQ and NRC or other agencies as needed.
Catastrophic release
involving the failure of
an over-the-road
tanker truck or
storage tank outside
of a contained area
1.Call 911 from a safe location if immediate threat to life or limb.
2.If the release is at the AST’s or if it involves a tank truck immediately
contact the FRC.
3.FRC to contact outside spill response firm.
4.Environmental Health and Safety Manager will notify required agencies
(NCDEQ/NRC) as needed.
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3.5 Storage and Waste Disposal of Recovered Material (§112.7(a)(3)(v))
Recovered oil and oily materials will be stored and disposed in accordance with Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act requirements. The FRC will consult with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager
to provide instruction for storing material in proper containers and arranging for a licensed disposal firm to
recycle or dispose of the used oil or waste. The material will be placed in a container, closed and labeled
in accordance with 40 CFR §279.22 (Used Oil) or 40 CFR §262.34 (hazardous waste). The material will
be placed in a covered designated storage area until pick-up.
3.6 Regulatory Spill Notification and Reporting Criteria (§112.7(j))
Spills that exceed specified regulatory thresholds will be reported to the appropriate regulatory agencies
by the Environmental Health and Safety Manager. The following table provides an overview of reporting
requirements as of the date that this Plan was prepared. In the event of a spill, the information under
each citation should be reviewed to assure there are no changes in the reporting thresholds or
requirements.
Reporting Criteria
Regulatory
Statute Citation Trigger for Reporting Notes
Clean Water
Act
40 CFR
§110.6 and
CFR
§117.21
Oil discharge or discharge of hazardous
substance (equal to or above listed
reportable quantities) to surface water, or
spill that would impact water quality. CFR
§117.3 provides threshold quantities.
See CFR §117.3 for
threshold quantities.
Oil Pollution
Prevention
40 CFR
§112
Oil discharges [as defined in 40 CFR
§112.1(b)] of more than 1,000 US gallons of
oil or two discharges [as defined in 40 CFR
§112.1(b)] of more than 42 US gallons
within any 12-month period.
See reporting details in
the narrative at the end
of this section.
North If less than 25 gallons
Carolina's Oil If the petroleum discharged, released or and does not create a
Pollution and NC GS spilled: is 25 gallons or more, or sheen on surface
Hazardous §143-215.85 causes a sheen on nearby surface water, or waters, it must be
Substances (a and b)is 100 feet or less from surface water body,reported if spill cannot
Control Act of or is released onto the ground or pavement be cleaned up in 24-
1978 hours.
Illicit Discharges and Illicit Disposals into The responsible Person
Stormwater System that include but are not shall immediately notify
“Illicit limited to: oil; grease; household and Charlotte Mecklenburg
Discharge City of Industrial chemical waste; paint; paint Wash Stormwater Services
Detection and Charlotte Water; garbage; yard waste; animal waste;(CMSWS), and other
Elimination Code food waste; chlorinated swimming pool authorities as
Ordinances”Section 18-water; concrete; concrete equipment Wash appropriate, of the
Charlotte-80 Water; Commercial vehicle Wash Water;accidental discharge by
Mecklenburg heated water; soaps/detergents;telephone or other mode
sediment/silt or any other discarded or of instantaneous
abandoned substances or waste materials.communication.
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If reporting requirements are applicable, one or more of the following regulatory agencies will be
contacted within 24 hours of the spill:
Regulatory Agencies
Agency Phone Number
NCDEQ
Mooresville Office: [phone]
24-Hour Emergency Response Number:
1-800-858-0368
NRC/U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center
(Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act Chemical
Spills/Transportation Emergency)
[phone]
CHEMTREC (24 Hour Chemical Emergency Information
Services)[phone]
CMSWS [phone] or 311
The FRC, in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, will ensure that the 24-Hour
Notification of Discharge Form for Non-UST Releases of Petroleum in NC – NCDEQ UST-62 is filled out
and that notifications have been made to the appropriate authorities. Any information shall be provided
orally within 24 hours from the time CMS became aware of the circumstance. A written submission will
also be provided to NCDEQ within 24 hours of the time the Facility became aware of the circumstances.
The FRC may ask for assistance in gathering the spill information on the 24-Hour Notification of
Discharge Notification Form for Non-UST Releases of Petroleum in NC (Appendix F) of this Plan:
Address of Facility;
Exact location of the spill;
Date and time of spill discovery;
Material spilled (e.g., oil, produced water containing a reportable quantity of oil);
Total volume spilled and total volume reaching or threatening navigable waters or adjoining
shorelines;
Weather conditions;
Source of spill;
Actions being taken to stop, remove, and mitigate the effects of the discharge;
Whether an evacuation may be needed;
Spill impacts (injuries, damage, environmental media, e.g., air, waterway, groundwater); and
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Names of individuals and/or organizations that have also been contacted.
3.7 Plan Amendments Required by the Regional Administrator
(§112.4(a)/(d)/(e))
SPCC-subject facilities are required to provide the EPA Regional Administration with a written report
(within 60 days) that contains eight items of information should they have a single discharge of more than
1,000 US gallons of oil or two discharges of more than 42 US gallons within any 12-month period. These
8 items of information include:
1.Failure name and location of the Facility
2.Owner/operator name
3.Maximum storage/handling capacity of the Facility and normal daily throughput
4.Corrective actions and countermeasures taken, including descriptions of equipment repairs and
replacements
5.Adequate description of the Facility, including maps, flow diagrams, and topographical maps, as
necessary
6.Cause of the discharge to navigable waters, including a failure analysis (described in Section
§112.1(b))
7.Analysis of the system where the discharge occurred
8.Additional preventive measures taken or planned to take to minimize discharge reoccurrence
3.8 Spill Documentation and Follow-up (§112.7(a)(4)/(e))
The FRC will complete a spill report detailing the cause and size of the spill the actions taken and other
details noted above and will keep this report with the SPCC Plan.
3.9 Spill Response Equipment (§112.7(5)(c))
Spill response equipment will consist of shovels, brooms, absorbent materials, and drain covers. Spill
cleanup equipment is located in the in the garage bays, outside within the fueling station area and near
the USTs. SDS are identified and accessible to every employee throughout every shift. The Facility will
be responsible for inspecting the spill containment equipment and maintaining the spill equipment as well
as replacing absorbent materials as needed.
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4. Material Management Plan (§112.7(c); §112.8(c)(8); §112.12(c)(8))
The material management plan for the Facility addresses practices to control or minimize the exposure of
materials to stormwater and drains. These management practices include both structural and non-
structural measures as well as applicable BMPs.
Compliance with the six minimum measures is required by CMS’s NPDES Permit NCS000395 and
compliance with those measures is detailed in the permittee’s SQM Plan. Implementation of BMPs
consistent with the provisions of the SQM Plan constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
4.1 Best Management Practices(§112.7(f))
BMPs are measures used to prevent or mitigate pollution resulting from many types of industrial activities.
BMPs generally include practices for prevention, containment, mitigation, and disposal. Prevention
includes monitoring, covering, and clean up prior to exposure to stormwater and the Facility practices the
following preventive measures.
Facility roll-offs containing cardboard and metal are covered to mitigate exposure to stormwater.
Containers storing materials are maintained with lids and proper labelling when stored outside the
building in order to reduce potential exposure. Efforts are made to preferentially store materials
inside or under the covered canopy area.
Trash or waste materials are stored under cover or removed to the proper disposal facility
immediately.
55-gallon drums are removed in a timely manner when emptied.
Containment includes valved secondary spill containment, flow diversion, and dust control and the Facility
practices the following containment measures:
Drain covers are maintained in order to divert spills away from open drains.
ASTs are constructed of double walled corrosive resistant material.
Spill kits are maintained at key areas inside the garage and lube storage room.
Mitigation includes cleanup of leaks and spills, and the separation of contaminated and uncontaminated
materials. The Facility practices the following mitigation measures:
Spill kits maintain booms, “pigs” and absorbent “socks.”
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Contaminated materials are to be stored in a closed, labeled container for proper disposal. Disposal
includes hauling to off-site disposal facilities.
Water used at the Facility is managed with an oil/water separator before discharging to the sanitary
sewer, except grey water which discharges directly to the sanitary sewer.
Roll-offs of cardboard, steel, and trash are removed by a contractor on a regular basis.
No discharges are made to the stormwater system at the Facility.
4.2 Preventive Maintenance
Equipment at the Facility is inspected and maintained to manufacturer’s specifications in order to mitigate
potential failures resulting in stormwater pollution or discharges to the sewer. The oil/water separator is
inspected semi-annually and drained and dredged by a contractor on an as needed basis.
4.3 Good Housekeeping
Good housekeeping practices are designed to maintain a clean and orderly work environment. The
following good housekeeping practices are used at the Facility:
1.Vehicle maintenance activities takes place indoors or under cover.
2.Waste materials and stock shall be kept indoors. If it becomes necessary to store stock and wastes
outside, they are covered with a tarp and raised on pallets to minimize potential contact with
stormwater.
3.Drip pans are used when changing fluids.
4.Spills are immediately cleaned up with an absorbent.
5.Oily wastes are kept separate from other wastes.
6.Dirty rags are stored in a covered container.
7.Spent coolants (antifreeze) are kept indoors in double-walled ASTs to the extent practicable.
8.Hydraulic equipment is kept in good repair to manufacturer’s specifications.
9.Liquid and dry material storage is confined to specific indoor areas with proper containment.
10.The parking lot is kept free of trash or debris.
11.Vehicles and surrounding areas are inspected prior to bus washing.
12.Dumpsters will only accept approved wastes, is kept covered and will not have any drains.
13.Drain covers are maintained and utilized over nearest stormwater drains whenever washing occurs.
14.55-gallon drums are stored on spill pallets.
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15. Empty 55-gallon drums are removed in a timely manner.

4.4 Vehicle Washing

Vehicle washing activities occur at a covered shed to the east of the offices (Figure 2). CMS vehicles
are to be washed one vehicle at a time. Under certain circumstances a vehicle may be washed outside
of covered shed. Bus washing is currently being contracted out to Kleen First of Charlotte, North
Carolina. Tony Allen is the point of contact at [phone]. A bio-degradable wax-soap is used in
truck mounted pressure washers to wash buses in the parking area. Approximately 200 gallons of
municipal water is brought on site by Kleen First. The water and soap are applied to the buses and then
recovered via Vacu-Boom™ waste water recovery technology and disposed of offsite at a waste water
facility. See Appendix G for more details on vehicle washing.

Contractor Standard Operating Procedure for bus washing is provided below:

1. Secure area with safety cones.

2. Use drain covers for all immediate drains.

3. Remove all trash from the area.

4. Set up North Carolina-approved Vacu-Boom™ system.

5. Use biodegradable soap with mixture of water to prepare for wash.

6. Complete wash and remove waste water.

7. Remove waste water/standing water around or near drain covers.

8. Dispose of waste water at proper location facilities.

4.5 Erosion and Sediment Control

The stormwater collection and conveyance system consist of storm drains from paved areas and
underground culverts and/or piping. The stormwater drains are inspected routinely and cleaned of
sediment build up and trash as necessary.

Any new construction or land disturbance activities disturbing one or more acres of land will be conducted
in accordance with General Permit- NCG01000 and the Construction Site Runoff Controls requirements.
Per NCG01000, the permittee has a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program. As such, the
permittee is responsible for compliance with the Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of
Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
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5. Inspections, Testing, and Record Keeping (§112.7(e), NCS000395)
The following sections summarize the inspection, testing, and record keeping processes required for the
Facility.
5.1 Semi-annual Inspections (§112.8(c)(6))
The Facility conducts semi-annual inspections of the stormwater conveyance systems, secondary
containment structures, and material/waste storage areas. The purpose of these inspections is to look for
cracks, deterioration, accumulations of solids, or other factors that could impact the effectiveness of the
systems. For oil transfer systems valves, piping, and appurtenances will be inspected to determine the
general condition of items such as flange joints, expansion joints, valve glands and bodies, pipeline
supports, locking of valves, and metal surfaces. These inspections are to be documented semi-annually.
The Facility is responsible for documentation of semi-annual inspection of the vehicle maintenance and
washing area, indoor material storage area, outdoor equipment, bus parking lot, and waste receptacle
areas. Documentation is to be maintained for a minimum of five years.
Qualified staff in the EHS Department of CMS will conduct semi-annual stormwater inspections. Qualified
staff is defined as a person having knowledge of stormwater management and stormwater inspection
experience. Preferred inspector(s) should be certified by a recognized organization to include municipal,
county, state, federal, and non-governmental entity in inspecting stormwater controls measures, MS4
facilities, or related stormwater areas.
5.2 Tank Integrity Testing (§112.8(c)(6)); §112.12(c)(6))
In order to satisfy the requirements of 40 CFR §112.8(c)(6), CMS tests SPCC-regulated bulk storage
containers for integrity on a regular schedule, as long as the tanks are in service, and whenever material
repairs are made. Integrity testing is conducted in accordance with the requirements of either the STI
SP001: Standard for Inspection of AST (Fifth Edition, September 2011, or its replacement) or the API
Standard 653: Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction (Fourth Edition, April 2009, or its
replacement).
In accordance with STI SP001, the monthly inspections described above are adequate to ensure the
integrity of the SPCC-regulated containers. Since the majority of the SPCC-regulated containers have
secondary containment (double-walled containers with interstitial leak detection), such tanks are
designated as Category 1. Category 1 tanks less than 5,000 gallons in capacity require only monthly
visual inspections and do not require formal internal or external inspections or leak tests. Category 1
tanks between 5,000 and 50,000 gallons in capacity require monthly visual inspections and formal
external inspections at least once every 20 years. The formal external inspection must be conducted in
accordance with STI SP001 Section 7 (or equivalent) by an inspector certified either as an STI Certified
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AST Inspector or as an API Standard 653 Authorized Inspector. Inspection and integrity test records will
be kept for a minimum of three years.
5.3 Overfill Protection Devices (§112.8(c)(8); §112.12(c)(8))
A Facility employee must be present during the entire fuel transfer period. 40 CFR §112.8(c)(8) specifies
that the tanks must have means for preventing overflow during loading. The USTs at the Facility have
electronic volume gauges (Veeder Root) for determining the liquid level in the tanks. Direct audible or
code signal communication will occur between the container gauge and the pump operator during
pumping. An audible alarm will sound if tank is filled to over 90% capacity.
5.4 Brittle Fracture (§112.7(i))
There are currently no field constructed oil tanks onsite.
5.5 Monitoring and Reporting Requirements (NCS000395)
Although not required in the most recent Phase II permit, visual qualitative monitoring will occur on an as
conditions warrant in a calendar year and records should be maintained for a minimum of five years.
Conditions that warrant this additional monitoring requirement include, but is not limited, frequent
reported spills, visual evidence of numerous or large spills such as staining of asphalt, and any other
evidence that recent activities at the facility may pose a higher risk for adverse impact on water quality. A
visual assessment of each water sample will be made with a clean, clear container and examined during
daylight hours. The parameters to be noted include color, odor, clarity, floating solids, settled solids,
suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, and other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution.
Visual monitoring will be made during a measurable storm event that results in an actual discharge from
the site’s outfall that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event resulted in an
actual discharge from the site’s outfall.
Sample location for the Facility is described below:
Sampling Location #1
o Sample Location – Outfall #001
o Representing – West of Facility
Sampling Location #2
o Sample Location – Outfall #002
o Representing – South and East of Facility
5.6 Non-Stormwater Discharge Notification (NCS000395)
Non-stormwater discharges must be covered by a separate Industrial Use permit or a wastewater NPDES
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permit, depending on the discharge and are not allowed under the MS4 NPDES Permit.
As part of the requirements for SWPPP statement that the discharge from the Facility has been assessed
for the presence of non-stormwater discharges is included at the beginning of this document. A
certification statement has been signed in accordance with the Industrial Stormwater NPDES Permit
requirements, though this is above and beyond NPDES Permit NCS000395 requirements.
The following are the measures taken to identify potential unpermitted non-stormwater discharges at the
Facility:
Visual Inspection: Visual inspection of floor drains were identified in the garage. The floor drains
are connected to the oil/water separator that discharges to the sanitary sewer system. Oil is
removed on an as needed basis by a certified hazardous material handler.
Dry Weather Observation: Dry weather observations of the drainage structures are performed
annually.
Review of Plans: A review of the plans is conducted annually.
5.7 Employee Training (§112.7(f), NCS000395)
The purpose of the training is to properly instruct personnel that handle the operation and maintenance of
equipment to prevent discharges; spill response protocols; applicable pollution control laws, rules and
regulations; general Facility operations and components of the Plan. On-line training, through MyTalent,
SafeSchools, or similar platform addresses each component of the Plan including how and why tasks are
to be implemented. All employees are trained annually to ensure adequate understanding and effective
implementation of the Plan. A copy of the is maintained for a minimum of five years.
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FIGURES
Craig Avenue Transportation Facility
3901 Craig Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina
3/5/2019
INTERIOR STORAGE LAYOUT Figure 3
Project No.: 60581684
Warehouse
Mobile Fueler Parking
(8) 1,400-Gallon Trucks
Bus 1

Wash
Bay
LEGEND
Storm Drain Inlet
Dumpster
55-Gallon Drum
Oil Water Separator
Floor Drains
Storm Drain Pipe
Mobile Fuel Truck
Portable Tote
1 General Purpose Cleaner CT700 -
500 Gallons
AST
1 Antifreeze - 500 Gallons
2 Machine Oil - 2,000 Gallons
3 Used Oil - 1,000 Gallons
4 Automatic Transmission Fluid -
500 Gallons
Grease Drums
Covered Bay (~20)
1
2
3
4
Paint
Room
Site
NC
0 ft.150 ft.
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APPENDIX A
CROSS-REFERENCE OF PLAN’S SECTIONS RELATIVE TO APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF 40 CFR §112
Craig Avenue Transportation Facility SWPPP and SPCC Plan
40 CFR §112 Oil Pollution Prevention Requirement Plan Page Number
112.1 General Applicability
112.1(a) Purpose Section 1.1, Page 1
112.1(b)/(c)/(d) Applicability Section 1.5, Page 3
112.1(e)/(f) SPCC Plan Requirements Section 1.4, Page 2
112.2 Definitions Page iii-iv
112.3 Requirement to Prepare and Implement a SPCC Plan
112.3(a)/(b)/(c) Requirement to Prepare and Implement an SPCC Plan Section 1.4, Page 2; Section 3.8,
Page 16
112.3(d) P.E. Certification Page vi
112.3(e) Plan Availability Requirements Section 1.9, Page 4
112.3(f) Extension of Time NA
112.4 Amendment of SPCC Plan by Regional Administrator
112.4(a)-(f) Amendment of Plan Required by RA/Plan Availability Section 1.6, Page 3
112.5 Amendment of SPCC Plan by Owners or Operators
112.5(a) Amendments by Facility Operator Page xiii
112.5(b) 5-year Evaluation and Amendment Page xi-xii
112.5(c) P.E. Certification Page vi
112.7 General requirements for SPCC Plans
112.7(a)(1)/ (2) Plan Conformance with Regulations Section 1.6, Page 3
112.7(a)(2) Plan Amendments Required by RA Section 1.6, Page 3
112.7(a)(3) Physical Layout/Diagram Section 1.3, Page 2, Figures 2/3
112.7(a)(3)(i) Substance and Capacity Section 2.1, Page 5
112.7(a)(3)(ii) Discharge Prevention Section 2.1, Page 5
112.7(a)(3)(iii) Drainage Controls Section 2.2, Page 6
112.7(a)(3)(iv) Countermeasure Section 2.3, Page 6
112.7(a)(3)(v) Disposal of Recovered Material Section 3.5, Page 13
112.7(a)(3)(vi) Contact List Section 3.1, Page 11
112.7(a)(4) Reporting Procedures Section 3.4 Page 13; Section 3.8,
Page 16
112.7(a)(5) Discharge Prevention Procedures Section 3.2 Page 11
112.7(b) Equipment Failure Prediction Section 2.5, Page 10
112.7(c) Containment and/or Diversionary Structures Section 2.5, Page 10
112.7(d) Impracticality of Containment Structures NA
112.7(e) Inspections, Tests and Records Section 5, Page 20-22
112.7(f) Training and Discharge Prevention Procedures Section 4.1, Page 17; Section 5.7,
Page 22
112.7(g) Security Section 1.7, Page 3
112.7(h) Loading/Unloading Section 2.4, Page 8
112.7(i) Brittle Fracture Section 5.4, Page 21
112.7(j) Conformance with More Stringent State/Local Regulations Section 3.6, Page 13
112.8 SPCC Plan Requirements for Onshore Facilities
112.8(a) General Requirements Refer to 112.7 Plan Pages
112.8(b) Facility Drainage Section 1.8, Page 3, Figure 2
112.8(c) Bulk Storage Containers Section 2.1, Page 5
112.8(c)(1) Tank Material Compatibility Section 2.1, Page 5
112.8(c)(2) Tank Containment Section 2.1, Page 5
112.8(c)(3) Procedures for Draining of Containment NA
112.8(c)(4) Buried Metal Tanks Corrosion Protection NA
112.8(c)(5) Partially Buried Metal Tanks Corrosion Protection NA
112.8(c)(6) AST Testing Section 5.1-5.2, Page 20
112.8(c)(8) Overfill Protection Devices Section 2.4, Page 8; Section 5.3,
Page 21
112.8(c)(9) Treatment Facility Inspection NA
112.8(c) (10) Small Leak Repair Section 3.3, Page 12
112.8(c) (11) Mobile Storage Tank Containment Section 2.4, Page 8
112.8(d) Facility Transfer Operations, Pumping and Facility
Process NA
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40 CFR §112 Oil Pollution Prevention Requirement Plan Page Number
112.12 SPCC Requirements for Onshore Facilities
112.12(a) General Requirements Refer to 112.7 Plan Pages
112.12(b) Facility Drainage Section 1.8, Page 3, Figure 2
112.12(c) Bulk Storage Containers Section 2.1, Page 5
112.12(c)(1) Tank Material Compatibility Section 2.1, Page 5; Section 2.3,
Page 7
112.12(c)(2) Tank Containment Section 2.1, Page 5; Section 2.3
Page 7
112.12(c)(3) Procedures for Draining of Containment Section 2.3, Page 7
112.12(c)(4) Cathodic Protection – Buried Metallic Tanks NA
112.12(c)(5) Cathodic Protection – Partially Buried Metallic Tanks NA
112.12(c)(6) AST Integrity Testing Section 5.2, Page 20
112.12(c)(7) Leak Control for Heating Coils NA
112.12(c)(8) Overfill Protection Devices Section 5.3, Page 21
112.12(c)(9) Treatment Facility Inspection NA
112.12(c) (10) Small Leak Repair Section 3.3, Page 12
112.12(c) (11) Mobile Storage Containers NA
112.12(d) Facility Transfer Operations, Pumping and Facility
Process NA
112 App. C, Attachment C-I, Substantial Harm Criteria X
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APPENDIX B
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT NCS000395
STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT NO. NCS000395
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
the County of Mecklenburg,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Central Piedmont Community College,
and
the Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system located:
within the County of Mecklenburg and the Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint
Hill, and Pineville Jurisdictional Areas as well as facilities owned by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and
Central Piedmont Community College.
to receiving waters, Caldwell Station, Four Mile Creek, Gar Creek, Irvins Creek, Lake Norman (Catawba
River), Little Sugar Creek, Long Creek, McAlpine Creek, McCullough Branch, McDowell Creek,
Mountain Island Lake (Catawba River), Sugar Creek, Torrence Creek, and associated unnamed tributaries
within the Catawba River basin and Cane Creek, Clarks Creek, Clear Creek, Duck Creek, Ferreltown
Creek, Goose Creek, Long Branch, N. Fork Crooked Creek, N. Prong Clarke Creek, Ramah Creek, Rocky
River, S. Prong Clarke Creek, S. Prong W. Branch Rocky River, Sherman Branch, Stevens Creek, W.
Branch Rocky River, Wiley Branch, and associated unnamed tributaries within the Yadkin River basin in
accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII hereof.
This permit shall become effective February 17, 2017.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 16, 2022.
Signed this day February 17, 2017.
Original Signed by Micheal F. Randall
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Natural Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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PERMIT NO. NCS000395
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION F: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS
SECTION H: TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLS)
SECTION I: ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
SECTION C: INSPECTION, ENTRY AND AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS
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PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
A. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
County of Mecklenburg, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Central Piedmont Community College,
and the Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville, herein
referred to as the permittee, is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters, Caldwell Station, Four Mile Creek, Gar Creek,
Irvins Creek, Lake Norman (Catawba River), Little Sugar Creek, Long Creek, McAlpine Creek,
McCullough Branch, McDowell Creek, Mountain Island Lake (Catawba River), Sugar Creek,
Torrence Creek, and associated unnamed tributaries within the Catawba River Basin and Cane
Creek, Clarks Creek, Clear Creek, Duck Creek, Ferreltown Creek, Goose Creek, Long Branch, N.
Fork Crooked Creek, N. Prong Clarke Creek, Ramah Creek, Rocky River, S. Prong Clarke Creek,
S. Prong W. Branch Rocky River, Sherman Branch, Stevens Creek, W. Branch Rocky River,
Wiley Branch, and associated unnamed tributaries within the Yadkin River Basin. Such
discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the permittee’s
Stormwater Quality Management Program, herein referred to as the Stormwater Plan. The
Stormwater Plan shall detail the permittee’s stormwater management program for the five-year
term of the stormwater permit including, for each of the measures identified in the permit, a
narrative description of the program, a table that identifies each best management practice (BMP)
used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation
schedule, funding and the responsible person or position for implementation.
B. All discharges authorized herein shall be managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it
is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or
approval.
C. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
D. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 owned
and operated by the permittee within the jurisdictional area of the permittee. The permit applies
to jurisdictional areas of the permittee, as well as areas that seek coverage under this permit
through inter-local or other similar agreements with permittee. Agreements for coverage under
this permit shall be approved by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, herein
referred to as the Division.
E. The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and require
independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the permittee may petition the
Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities.
F. All provisions contained and referenced in the Stormwater Plan along with all provisions and
approved modifications of the Stormwater Plan are incorporated by reference and are enforceable
parts of this permit.
G. The permit requires the proper implementation of the Stormwater Plan. To the extent allowable
under State and local law, the permittee must develop and implement a Stormwater Plan in
accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B)(iii) of the Clean Water Act. The purpose of the
Stormwater Plan is to establish the means by which the permittee will describe how it is in
compliance with the permit and with the provisions of the Clean Water Act. Compliance with the
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six minimum measures in 40 CFR § 122.34(b) and with the requirements of this permit constitute
compliance with the Clean Water Act to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the
maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the applicable water quality
requirements of the Clean Water Act. Implementation of best management practices consistent
with the provisions of the Stormwater Plan constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
H. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In
addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized through the MS4 of the permittee if
such discharges are:
1. Permitted by and in compliance with another permit, authorization, or approval, including
discharges of process and non-process wastewater, and stormwater associated with
industrial activity; or
2. Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact water
quality and may include:
• water line and fire hydrant flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwater;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from uncontaminated potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters;
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential and charity car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from firefighting activities.
3. The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled by
the permittee’s Stormwater Plan.
I. Unless otherwise stated, full compliance with the requirements of the permit is expected
upon the effective date of the permit.
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PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Stormwater Plan to control to the
maximum extent practical the discharge of pollutants from its municipal storm sewer system associated
with stormwater runoff and illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping. The overall program
implementation however, will be subject to, at a minimum, an annual review by the Division to determine
implementation status and progression toward meeting the pollutant control intent of the Stormwater Plan
or an assessment that has been reviewed and approved by the Division. The assessment may be
conducted by the local government, another local government with and NPDES MS4 permit, or an
independent third party. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
1.The permittee shall maintain adequate legal mechanisms, such as regulations, ordinances, policies
and procedures to implement all provisions of the Stormwater Plan. The Division will be notified
of major modifications of these authorities, the reasons and justifications for these changes. The
Division may comment on these modifications as deemed necessary to assure appropriate
implementation of the Stormwater Plan.
2.The permittee must evaluate program compliance, the appropriateness of best management
practices, and progress towards achieving measurable goals at least annually.
3. The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the
provisions of the Stormwater Plan and meet all requirements of this permit. The Stormwater Plan
shall identify a specific position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented and
position(s) assignments provided.
4. The permittee will implement provisions of the Stormwater Plan and evaluate the performance
and effectiveness of the program components at least annually. Results will be used by the
permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the
Stormwater Program. If the permittee implements the six minimum control measures and the
discharges are determined to cause or contribute to non-attainment of an applicable water quality
standard, to address the non-attainment, the permittee shall expand or better tailor its BMPs
within the scope of the six minimum control measures.
5. The permittee is required to keep the Stormwater Plan up to date. Where the permittee determines
that modifications are needed to address any procedural, protocol, or programmatic change, such
changes shall be made as soon as practicable, but not later than 90 days, unless an extension is
approved by the Division. Major modifications to the Stormwater Plan shall be submitted to the
Director for approval. The permittee is required to make available its Stormwater Plan to the
Division upon request. At a minimum, the permittee shall include 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. The Division
may review reports submitted by the Permittee to assure that the Stormwater Plan is implemented
appropriately to address the requirements of the permit. The Division may require modifications
to any part of the Permittee's Stormwater Plan where deficiencies are found. If modifications to
the Stormwater Plan are necessary, the Division will notify the permittee of the need to modify
the Stormwater Plan to be consistent with the permit and will establish a deadline to finalize such
changes to the program.
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6. Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.35, an operator of a regulated small MS4 may share the responsibility to
implement the minimum control measures with other entities provided:
a. The other entity, in fact, implements the control measure;
b. The particular control measure, or component thereof, is at least as stringent as the
corresponding NPDES permit requirement; and
c. The other entity agrees to implements the control measure on behalf of the MS4.
Unless implemented by the State or where delegated by the state, the permittee remains
responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation and
may be subject to enforcement action if neither the permittee nor the other entity fully
performs the permit obligation.
7. The Permittee shall maintain, and make available to the Division upon request, written
procedures for implementing the six minimum control measures. Written procedures shall
identify specific action steps, schedules, resources and responsibilities for implementing the six
minimum measures. Written procedures can be free standing, or where appropriate, integrated
into the Storm Water Management Plan.
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SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
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.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public Education
and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
BMP Measurable Goals
a. Goals and Objectives Defined goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and
Outreach Program based on community wide issues.
b. Describe target pollutants
and/or stressors
The permittee shall maintain a description of the target
pollutants and/or stressors and likely sources.
c. Describe target audiences The permittee shall maintain a description of the target
audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts and
why they were selected.
d. Describe residential and
industrial/commercial issues
The permittee shall describe issues, such as pollutants, likely
sources of those pollutants, impacts, and the physical attributes
of stormwater runoff, in their education/outreach program.
e. Informational Web Site The permittee shall promote and maintain, an internet web site
designed to convey the program’s message.
f. Distribute public education
materials to identified target
audiences and user groups. For
example, schools, homeowners,
and/or businesses.
The permittee shall distribute stormwater educational material to
appropriate target groups. Instead of developing its own
materials, the permittee may rely on Public Education and
Outreach materials supplied by the state, and/or other entities
through a cooperative agreement, as available, when
implementing its own program.
g. Maintain Hotline/Help line The permittee shall promote and maintain a stormwater
hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and
outreach.
h. Implement a Public Education
and Outreach Program.
The permittee’s outreach program, including those elements
implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, shall
include a combination of approaches designed to reach the target
audiences. For each media, event or activity, including those
elements implemented locally or through a cooperative
agreement the permittee shall estimate and record the extent of
exposure.
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SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
1. Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
Comply with State and local public notice requirements when implementing a public involvement
and participation program.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any
goals.
BMP Measurable Goals
a. Volunteer community
involvement program
The permittee shall include and promote volunteer opportunities
designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
b. Mechanism for Public
involvement
The permittee shall provide and promote a mechanism for public
involvement that provides for input on stormwater issues and the
stormwater program.
c. Hotline/Help line The permittee shall promote and maintain a hotline/helpline for
the purpose of public involvement and participation.
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SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION (IDDE)
1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
a. Implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the MS4.
b. Maintain a storm sewer system map, showing the location of all major outfalls and the
names and location of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those
outfalls;
c. Prohibit, through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism, non-storm water discharges
except as allowed in this permit and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and
actions;
d. Implement a plan to detect and address non-storm water discharges, including illegal
dumping, to the MS4;
e. Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste; and
f. Address the following categories of non-storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit
discharges) only if you identify them as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4:
water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising ground waters,
uncontaminated ground water infiltration, uncontaminated pumped ground water,
discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation,
irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering,
individual residential car washing, charity car washes, flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or
flows from firefighting activities are excluded from the effective prohibition against non-
storm water and need only be addressed where they are identified as significant sources
of pollutants to waters of the United States).
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any
goals.
BMP Measurable Goals
a. Maintain an Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination
Program
Maintain a written Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Program, including provisions for program assessment and
evaluation and integrating program.
b. Maintain adequate legal authorities The permittee shall maintain an IDDE ordinances or other
regulatory mechanisms that provides the legal authority to
prohibit illicit connections and discharges.
c. Maintain a Storm Sewer System
Map of Major Outfalls.
The permittee shall maintain a current a map showing major
outfalls and receiving streams.
d. Implement a program to detect dry
weather flows
The permittee shall maintain a program for conducting dry
weather flow field observations in accordance with written
procedures.
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BMP Measurable Goals
e. Investigate sources of identified
illicit discharges.
The permittee shall maintain written procedures for
conducting investigations of identified illicit discharges.
f. Track and document investigations
illicit discharges
For each case the permittee shall track and document 1) the
date(s) the illicit discharge was observed; 2) the results of the
investigation; 3) any follow-up of the investigation; and 4) the
date the investigation was closed.
g. Provide Employee Training The permittee shall implement and document 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.
h. Provide Public Education The permittee shall inform public employees, businesses, and
the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges
and improper disposal of waste.
i. Provide a public reporting
mechanism
The permittee shall promote, publicize, and facilitate a
reporting mechanism for the public and staff to report illicit
discharges and establish and implement citizen request
response procedures.
j. Enforcement of the IDDE
ordinance
The permittee shall implement a mechanism to track the
issuance of notices of violation and enforcement actions as
administered by the permittee. This mechanism shall include
the ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of actions
to reduce noncompliance.
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SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. The permittee has a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program. As such, the permittee is
responsible for compliance with the Sediment Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of
Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code. The delegated Sediment and Erosion
Control Program effectively meets the maximum extent practicable (MEP) standard for
Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities
disturbing one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development as authorized under the Sediment Pollution Control Act of
1973 and Chapter 4 of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
2. The NCG010000 permit establishes requirements for construction site operators to control waste
such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste
at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality.
3. The permittee shall provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate
authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. The permittee may implement a
plan promoting the existence of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
(NCDEQ or DEQ), Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources “Stop Mud” hotline to
meet the requirements of this paragraph.
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SECTION F: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls
a. Implement and enforce a program to address storm water runoff from new development
and redevelopment projects, including public transportation maintained by the permittee,
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 the small MS4.
The program shall ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water
quality impacts.
b. Implement strategies which include a combination of structural Stormwater Control
Measures (SCM) and/or non-structural best management practices (BMPs) appropriate
for the community;
c. Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post-construction runoff from
new development and redevelopment projects; and
d. Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of SCMs.
2. BMPs for Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Post-
Construction Stormwater Management Program. To the extent there is any conflict between this
permit and the post-construction ordinances adopted by the permittee as approved by the
Division, the post-construction ordinances shall apply with regard to permit compliance.
BMP Measurable Goals
a. Adequate legal authorities Maintain through ordinance, or other regulatory mechanism,
adequate legal authorities designed to meet the objectives of
the Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls Stormwater
Management program.
The permittee shall have 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.
The permittee shall have 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.
The permittee shall have the authority to enter private
property for the purpose of inspecting at reasonable times any
facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to
stormwater discharges to determine whether there is
compliance the Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
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b. Strategies which include
Stormwater Control Measures
(SCMs) appropriate for the MS4
Strategies which include Stormwater Control Measures
(SCMs) appropriate for the MS4, include, but are not limited
to compliance with 15A NCAC 02H Section .1000
effectively meets the Post-construction Stormwater Runoff
control requirements.
c. Plan reviews The permittee shall conduct 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). The site plan review shall address how the project
applicant meets the performance standards and how the
project will ensure long-term maintenance.
d. Inventory of projects with post-
construction structural stormwater
control measures
The permittee shall maintain an inventory of projects with
post-construction structural stormwater control measures
installed and implemented at new development and
redeveloped sites, including both public and private sector
sites located within the permittee’s jurisdiction area that are
covered by its post-construction ordinance requirements.
e. Deed Restrictions and Protective
Covenants
The permittee shall provide mechanisms such as recorded
deed restrictions and protective covenants that ensure
development activities will maintain the project consistent
with approved plans.
f. Provide a mechanism to require
long-term operation and
maintenance of Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs).
The permittee shall implement or require an operation and
maintenance plan for the long-term operation of the SCMs
required by the program. The operation and maintenance
plan shall require the owner of each SCM to perform and
maintain a record of annual inspections of each SCM.
Annual inspection of permitted structural SCMs shall be
performed by a qualified professional.
g. Inspections To ensure that all structural Stormwater Control Measures
(SCMs) are being maintained pursuant to its maintenance
agreement, the permittee shall require the owner to conduct
annual inspections using a qualified professional, document
annual inspections of each project site covered under
performance standards, and submit documentation to the
permittee for review. The permittee may perform additional
inspections if needed to determine compliance of structural
Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) with the Post-
Construction Storm Water Management Program.
Before issuing a certificate of occupancy or temporary
certificate of occupancy, the permittee shall conduct a post-
construction inspection to verify that the permittee’s
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performance standards have been met or a bond is in place to
guarantee completion.
The permittee shall document and maintain records of
inspection findings and enforcement actions and make them
available for review by the permitting authority.
h. Educational materials and training
for developers
The permittee shall make available through paper or
electronic means, ordinances, post-construction
requirements, design standards checklist, and other materials
appropriate for developers. 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.
i. Enforcement The permittee shall track the issuance of notices of violation
and enforcement actions. This mechanism shall include the
ability to identify chronic violators for initiation of actions to
reduce noncompliance.
3. Post-construction Stormwater Runoff Controls for New Development
a. In order to fulfill the post-construction minimum measure program requirement the
permittee may use the Department's model ordinance, design its own post-construction
practices that meet or exceed the Department's Stormwater Best Management Practices
Manual on scientific and engineering standards, or develop its own comprehensive
watershed plan that is determined by the Department to meet the post-construction
stormwater management measure required by 40 Code of Federal Regulations §
122.34(b)(5) (1 July 2003 Edition).
b.The permittee shall meet the requirements of the post-construction program for
construction projects that are performed by, or under contract for, the permittee. To meet
this requirement, the permittee may either develop the necessary requirements for post-
construction controls that will pertain to their own projects, or develop procedures to
ensure that the permittee meets these requirements by complying with another entity’s
Phase II Stormwater Management Programs for post-construction. If the permittee
decides to rely on another program for compliance with these program areas for their own
projects, they shall indicate in their Stormwater Management Program that the permittee
will fully comply with the requirements of the second party’s post-construction programs.
c.Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02H .0150, for areas draining to Nutrient Sensitive Waters,
permittees, delegated programs, and regulated entities must use stormwater control
measures (SCMs) that reduce nutrient loading, while still incorporating the stormwater
controls required for the project's density level. In areas where the Department has
approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management Program, the
provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement.
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d. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .1050 MDC FOR ALL STORMWATER CONTROL
MEASUREs (SCM), the design volume of SCMs (aka structural BMPs) shall take into
account the runoff at build out from all surfaces draining to the system. Where streets
“convey” stormwater, all structural BMPs shall be sized to treat and control stormwater
runoff from all surfaces draining to the structural BMPs including streets, driveways, and
other built-upon area. (Note: BUA is defined in definitions of permit, “impervious
surfaces” are not defined.)
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SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS
1. Objective for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
a. Implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component and
has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal
operations.
b. Provide employee training to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities
such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new
construction and land disturbances, and storm water system maintenance.
2. BMPs for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Pollution
Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification
of any goals.
BMP Measurable Goals
a. Inventory of municipally
owned or operated facilities
The permittee shall maintain, a current inventory of facilities and
operations owned and operated by the permittee with the
significant potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff.
b. Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) for municipally owned
or operated facilities
The permittee shall maintain and implement, evaluate annually
and update as necessary an Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
program for municipal owned and operated facilities with the
significant potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff.
The O&M program shall specify the frequency of inspections and
routine maintenance requirements.
c. Spill Response Procedures The permittee shall have written spill response procedures for
municipally owned or operated facilities.
d. Streets, roads, and public
parking lots maintenance
The permittee shall evaluate BMPs to reduce polluted stormwater
runoff from municipally-owned streets, roads, and public parking
lots within the corporate limits. Within 12 months, the permittee
must update its Stormwater Plan to include the BMPs selected.
e. Streets, roads, and public
parking lots maintenance
The permittee shall evaluate existing and new BMPs annually that
reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally-owned
streets, roads, and public parking lots within their corporate limits.
The permittee must evaluate the effectiveness of these BMPs
based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed.
f. Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) for municipally -
owned or maintained catch
basins and conveyance systems
The permittee shall maintain and implement an O&M program for
the stormwater sewer system including catch basins and
conveyance systems that it owns and maintains.
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g. O&M for municipally-owned
or maintained structural
stormwater controls
The permittee shall maintain and implement an O&M program for
municipally-owned or maintained structural stormwater controls
installed for compliance with the post-construction ordinances
adopted by Mecklenburg County and the Towns of Cornelius,
Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville on
June 30, 2007 and by the City of Charlotte on July 1, 2008.
The O&M program shall specify the frequency of inspections and
routine maintenance requirements.
The permittee shall inspect and maintain municipally-owned or
maintained structural stormwater controls in accordance with the
schedule developed by permittee. The permittee shall document
inspections and maintenance of all municipally-owned or
maintained structural stormwater controls.
h. Pesticide, Herbicide and
Fertilizer Application
Management.
The permittee shall ensure municipal employees and contractors
are properly trained and all permits, certifications, and other
measures for applicators are followed.
i. Staff training The permittee shall implement an employee training program for
employees involved in implementing pollution prevention and
good housekeeping practices.
j. Prevent or Minimize
Contamination of Stormwater
Runoff from all areas used for
Vehicle and Equipment
Cleaning
The permittee shall describe and implement measures to prevent
or minimize contamination of the stormwater runoff from all areas
used for vehicle and equipment cleaning.
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SECTION H: TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLs)
1.Objective of a Water Quality Recovery Program: Reduce levels of the pollutant
of concern in accordance with approved Waste Load Allocation (WLAs) assigned
to stormwater in an approved TMDL.
2. The Permittee shall comply with the requirements of an approved TMDL.
3. Within 12 months of the final approval of a TMDL, the permittee’s annual reports shall
include a description of existing programs, controls, partnerships, projects, and strategies
to address impaired waters and a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls,
partnerships, projects and strategies address impaired waters.
4. Within 24 months of the final approval of a TMDL, the permittee’s annual reports shall
include an assessment of whether additional structural and/or non-structural BMPs are
necessary to address impaired waters and a brief explanation as to how the programs,
controls, partnerships, projects and strategies address impaired waters.
5. Within 36 months of the final approval of a TMDL, the permittee’s annual reports shall
include a description of activities expected to occur and when the activities are expected
to occur.
6. If subject to an approved TMDL, the Permittee is in compliance with the TMDL if the
permittee complies with the conditions of this permit, including developing and
implementing appropriate BMPs to reduce non-point source pollutant loading to the
maximum extent practicable (MEP). While improved water quality is the expected
outcome, the NPDES MS4 permit obligation is to reduce non-point source pollutant
loading to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). The MS4 Permittee is not responsible
for attaining water quality standards (WQS) at the ambient monitoring stations. The
Division expects attaining WQS will only be achieved through reduction from the MS4,
along with reductions from other nonpoint source contributors.
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SECTION I: ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
1.The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21,
2015. These federal regulations require electronic submittal of all MS4 program reports by no
later than December 21, 2020, and specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive
such submittals, then permittees must submit monitoring data and reports electronically to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
2. This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part IV of this
permit (Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements):
Paragraph 1.Records
Paragraph 3.Annual Reporting
Paragraph 8.Report Submittals
3. Reporting Requirements [Supersedes Part IV, Paragraph 3.(a.)-(b.)] Note depending on what
EPA request in annual e-reporting [Supersedes Part IV, Paragraph 3.(a.)]
Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee shall electronically report the following compliance
monitoring data and reports: Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Reports (See Part III
2., Program Assessment annual report)
The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see “How to Request a
Waiver from Electronic Reporting” section below).
4. Electronic Submissions [Supplements Part IV, Paragraph 8.]
In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(l)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the
time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use EPA’s website resources to identify
the initial recipient for electronic submission.
Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities (initial
recipient) means the entity (EPA or the state, tribe, or territory authorized by EPA to implement
the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40
CFR 127.2(b)]. As of permit issuance, The NC DEQ anticipates that EPA will be the initial
recipient for electronic MS4 Program Reports.
EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for
each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the
appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Currently, Electronic Reporting
Rule information is found at: https://www.epa.gov/compliance/final-national-pollutant-
discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule
Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the “Reporting Requirements” section
above. The permittee must electronically submit MS4 annual program reports no later than the
15th of the month following the completed reporting period. The permittee must sign and certify
all electronic submissions in accordance with the requirements of Part IV, Paragraph 8. (c.) of this
permit.
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5. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to
the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing
to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be
required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a
temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring
data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-applies
for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved
electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting
waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period
that the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found
on the following web page:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
6. Records Retention [Supplements Part IV, Paragraph 1.]
The permittee shall retain records of all Program Assessment annual reports, including electronic
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the
date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR
122.41].
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PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
The Division may request additional reporting and monitoring information as necessary to evaluate the
progress and results of the Permittee’s Stormwater Plan.
A. Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of all program components
that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities,
educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions, and other stormwater
activities. Documentation will be kept on-file by the permittee for a period of five years and
made available to the Director or his authorized representative upon request.
B. The permittee’s Stormwater Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at least on an
annual basis to identify modifications and improvements needed to maximize Stormwater Plan
effectiveness to the maximum extent practicable. The permittee shall develop and implement a
plan and schedule to address the identified modifications and improvements. The permittee must
submit annual reports to the Department within twelve months from the effective date of this
permit. Subsequent annual reports must be submitted every twelve months from the scheduled
date of the first submittal. Annual reports that include appropriate information to accurately
describe the progress, status, and results of the permittee’s Stormwater Plan and will include, but
is not limited to, the following components:
1. The permittee will give 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.
2. The permittee will adequately describe and justify 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.).
3. The permittee will document any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Plan.
4. The permittee will include 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.
5. The annual report shall include an assessment of compliance with the permit, information
on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement
actions.
C. The Director may notify the permittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or more of
the requirements of the permit. Within 90 days of such notice, the permittee will submit a plan
and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to meet the requirements.
The Director may approve the plan, approve a plan with modifications, or reject the proposed
plan. The permittee will provide certification in writing in accordance with Part IV, Paragraph 7
(c) to the Director that the changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed
to limit the Director’s ability to conduct enforcement actions for violations of this permit.
D. The Division may request additional reporting information as necessary to evaluate the progress
and results of the permittee’s Stormwater Plan.
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PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
A. Records
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records and copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 5
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be
extended by request of the Director.
B. Annual Reporting
1. The permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis. The
annual report shall document:
a. A summary of past year activities, including where available, specific quantities
achieved and summaries of enforcement actions.
b. A description of the effectiveness of each program component
c. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each program
component or activity.
d. Fiscal analysis.
2. Reports submitted to satisfy other State Stormwater Reporting requirements satisfy the
annual reporting requirements of this permit to the extent that the reports satisfy Part III,
paragraph B 1-5, Part IV, paragraph B 3 (c) and Part II Section I, Electronic Reporting
[g.s. 143-215.1(b)] of this permit
3. Completion and submittal of the reporting information contained within the online BIMS
Stormwater Management Program Assessment (SMPA) satisfy Part III, paragraph B 1-5,
Part IV, paragraph B 3 (c) and Part II Section I, Electronic Reporting [g.s. 143-215.1(b)]
of this permit through 2020.
4. Posting the results on the permittee website of the assessment process as established by
the Stormwater Association of North Carolina (SWANC), NC APWA and their partners
as conducted by another local government, a third party, or a self-assessment, satisfy Part
III, paragraph B 1-5, Part IV, paragraph B 3 (c) and Part II Section I, Electronic
Reporting [g.s. 143-215.1(b)] of this permit.
C. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the Division any noncompliance that may constitute an imminent
threat to health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours
from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also
be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes, the
period of noncompliance and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time
compliance is expected to continue, and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
D. Additional Reporting
In order to properly characterize the permittee’s MS4 discharges or to assess compliance with this
permit, the Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed
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necessary either for specific portions of the permittee’s Stormwater Plan, or for the entire
Program.
E. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts or submitted
incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly
submit such facts or information.
F. Planned Changes
The permittee shall notify the Director of any planned modifications to the Stormwater Plan.
Notice shall be given as soon as possible when deleting a provision of the approved Stormwater
Plan; or where the modification could significantly change the timeframe for implementation of
parts of the program or negatively influence the effectiveness of the approved program. Notice of
any changes is required at least through the annual report.
G. Report Submittals
1. All reports required herein, not submitted electronically shall be submitted to the
following address:
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
2. All applications, reports, or information, other than those submitted electronically, shall
be signed by a principal executive officer, ranking elected official or duly authorized
representative. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
a. The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking
elected official;
b. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or an
individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental/stormwater
matters; and
c. The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
3. Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall make the
following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
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PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee shall comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit coverage upon
renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under Section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the
regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet
been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject
to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(d) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note)
as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently
$37,500 per day for each violation). Any person who negligently violates any permit
condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or
imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates
permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who
violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed
$16,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $177,500. [Ref: Section
309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a).]
c. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this
Act. Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, administrative penalties for Class I
violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(A) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note)
as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently
$11,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to
exceed $27,500). Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, penalties for Class II violations
are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of the Act
and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as
amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently
$11,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum
amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $137,500).
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2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS l43-2l5.3, l43-2l5.6A, 143-215.6B,
143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be
subject to under NCGS l43-2l5.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application
of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such
provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the
Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required
by this permit.
8. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $l0,000 per violation, or by
imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is
for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment
is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4
years, or both.
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9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $l0,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
10. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
11. Duty to Reapply
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit a
permit renewal application and fees as are required no later than 180 days prior to the expiration
date of this permit. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to
expiration, or any discharge that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be subject to enforcement procedures as
provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq. The renewal application shall include a
review of the Stormwater Program development and implementation over the life of this permit,
the status of programs and a description of further program development to be implemented over
the future permitting time period.
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SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are owned and/or operated by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance
procedures, when necessary. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary
facilities or similar systems that are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary
to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
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SECTION C: INSPECTION, ENTRY AND AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS
l. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges
through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal
operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records shall be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records of the permittee that shall be
kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations of the permittee regulated or required under this
permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
location under the control of the permittee.
2. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms of this permit shall
be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of
criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6B or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
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PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the permit,
revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations
contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
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PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
The permittee shall pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
1. Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs can
be structural or non-structural and may take the form of a process, activity, physical structure or
planning (see non-structural BMP).
3. Built-upon Area
Pursuant to G.S. 143-217(b2), for purposes of implementing stormwater programs, "built-upon
area" means impervious surface and partially impervious surface to the extent that the partially
impervious surface does not allow water to infiltrate through the surface and into the subsoil.
"Built-upon area" does not include a slatted deck; the water area of a swimming pool; a surface of
number 57 stone, as designated by the American Society for Testing and Materials, laid at least
four inches thick over a geotextile fabric; or a trail as defined in G.S. 113A-85 that is either
unpaved or paved as long as the pavement is porous with a hydraulic conductivity greater than
0.001 centimeters per second (1.41 inches per hour).
4. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Common Plan of Development
A construction or land disturbing activity is part of a larger common plan of development if it is
completed in one or more of the following ways:
In separate stages
In separate phases
In combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or hearing,
sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing plans, contracts,
permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical demarcation (including but
not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor markings) indicating that construction
activities may occur on a specific plot.
It can include one operator or many operators.
6. Department
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
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7. Division (DEMLR)
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality.
8. Director
The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, the permit issuing
authority.
9. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
10. Illicit Discharge
Any discharge to a MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater except discharges pursuant
to an NPDES permit (other than the NPDES MS4 permit), allowable non-stormwater discharges,
and discharges resulting from fire-fighting activities.
11. Industrial Activity
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as defined
in 40 CFR 122.26.
12. Large or Medium Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
All municipal separate storm sewers that are either:
(a) Located in an incorporated place with a population of 100,000 or more as determined by
the Decennial Census by the Bureau of Census; or
(b) Located in the counties with unincorporated urbanized populations of 100,000 or more,
except municipal separate storm sewers that are located in the incorporated places,
townships or towns within such counties; or
(c) Owned or operated by a municipality other than those described in paragraph (a) or (b)
and that are designated by the Director as part of the large or medium separate storm
sewer system.
13. Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall (or ``major outfall'')
Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall (or ``major outfall'') means a municipal separate
storm sewer outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of 36 inches or
more or its equivalent (discharge from a single conveyance other than circular pipe which is
associated with a drainage area of more than 50 acres); or for municipal separate storm sewers
that receive storm water from lands zoned for industrial activity (based on comprehensive zoning
plans or the equivalent), an outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of
12 inches or more or from its equivalent (discharge from other than a circular pipe associated
with a drainage area of 2 acres or more).
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14. MEP
MEP is defined in the Federal Register (U.S. EPA, 1999, p. 68754). This document says
that “Compliance with the conditions of the general permit and the series of steps
associated with identification and implementation of the minimum control measures will
satisfy the MEP standard.” Minimum control measures are defined in the Federal
Register as (1) public education and outreach, (2) public participation/involvement, (3)
illicit discharge detection and elimination, (4) construction site runoff control, (5) post-
construction runoff control, and (6) pollution prevention/good housekeeping.
15. Minimum Design Criteria (MDC)
Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) means those design standards as codified in 15A
NCAC 02H .1050 through 15A NCAC 02H .1062.
16. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26(b)(8) means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads
with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels,
or storm drains):
(a) Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, county, district, association,
or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over
disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other wastes, including special
districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district,
or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a
designated and approved management agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA) that discharges to waters of the United States or waters of the State.
(b) Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
(c) Which is not a combined sewer; and
(d) Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40 CFR
122.2
17. Non-stormwater Discharge Categories
The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the permittee shall address if it
identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer system: water line
flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising groundwater, uncontaminated
groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR 35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped
groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning
condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn
watering, individual residential car washing, charity car washing, flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows
from firefighting activities are excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to
be addressed where they are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United
States).
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18. Non-structural BMP
Non-structural BMPs are preventive actions that involve management and source controls such
as: (1) Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct growth to
identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas, maintain and/or
increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies, minimize impervious surfaces,
and/or minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; (2) policies or ordinances that encourage
infill development in higher density urban areas, and areas with existing storm sewer
infrastructure; (3) education programs for developers and the public about minimizing water
quality impacts; (4) other measures such as minimizing the percentage of impervious area after
development, use of measures to minimize directly connected impervious areas, and source
control measures often thought of as good housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill
prevention.
19. Outfall
Outfall means a point source as defined by 40 CFR 122.2 at the point where a municipal separate
storm sewer discharges to waters of the United States and does not include open conveyances
connecting two municipal separate storm sewers, or pipes, tunnels or other conveyances which
connect segments of the same stream or other waters of the United States and are used to convey
waters of the United States.
20. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
21. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any
pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be
discharged to waters of the state.
22. Redevelopment
Means any rebuilding activity unless that rebuilding activity;
(a) Results in no net increase in built-upon area, and
(b) Provides equal or greater stormwater control than the previous development.
23. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at
least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A
single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For
example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the
next 10 hours.
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24. Storm Sewer System
Is a conveyance or system of conveyances which are designed or used to collect or convey
stormwater runoff that is not part of a combined sewer system or treatment works. This can
include, but is not limited to, streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels or
storm drains that convey stormwater runoff.
25. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and
which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an
industrial site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those
activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not include discharges from facilities
or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
26.Stormwater Control Measures (SCM)
Means those practices as codified in 15A NCAC 02H .1051 through 15A NCAC 02H
.1062.
27. Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
The term Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) refers to the stormwater management
program that is required by the Phase I and Phase II regulations to be developed by MS4
permittees.
28. Stormwater Plan
The Stormwater Plan is the written plan that is used to describe the various control measures
and activities the permittee will undertake to implement the stormwater management
program. The Stormwater Plan is a consolidation of all of the permittee’s relevant ordinances
or other regulatory requirements, the description of all programs and procedures (including
standard forms to be used for reports and inspections) that will be implemented and enforced
to comply with the permit and to document the selection, design, and installation of all
stormwater control measures.
29. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following
rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
30. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and
still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A
TMDL is a detailed water quality assessment that provides the scientific foundation for an
implementation plan. The implementation plan outlines the steps necessary to reduce pollutant
loads in a certain body of water to restore and maintain water quality standards in all seasons. The
Clean Water Act, Section 303, establishes the water quality standards and TMDL programs.
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APPENDIX C
SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE REGULATIONS 40 CFR §112
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-04/documents/b_40cfr112.pdf
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APPENDIX D
EQUIPMENT/INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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General Site Conditions
Briefly describe the frequency of inspections, i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually. Visual
inspections of the facility shall be done daily and written inspections weekly.
Inspection Record
Date:
Time of inspection:
Inspector’s Name:
Signature:
Checklist
Yes  No Does the facility conduct any activities outside where chemicals could be
exposed to stormwater runoff?
Yes  No Does the facility store material handling equipment, industrial machinery and/or
equipment and vehicles stored outside?
Yes  No Are there any signs of residual or past spills and leaks?
Yes  No Are spill kits, MSDS, and PPE accessible to employees responding to minor
spills?
Yes  No Do employees know where the drains discharge?
Yes  No Are stormwater inlets and outlets clearly identified and accessible?
Yes  No Are catch basins and inlets in good condition and free of trash and debris,
floatables, pollutants, oil and grease and are free of any signs of past spills,
releases, or illicit discharges?
Yes  No Is the facility free of any particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from
roof stacks and/or vents?
Yes  No Are loading/unloading areas designed to minimize storm water run-on?
Yes  No Are materials protected from rainfall, run-on and run-off?
Corrective Action Taken
Briefly describe any corrective action taken.
Date the Corrective Action Completed:
Photos
Yes  No Were photos taken before and after corrective action for training purposes?
Tanks and Containers
Briefly describe the frequency of inspections, i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually. Visual
inspections of tank and containers shall be done daily and written inspections weekly.
Inspection Record
Date:
Time of inspection:
Inspector’s Name:
Signature:
Checklist
Yes No Are any materials or products stored outside in tanks and/or containers?
Yes No Are any waste material stored outside?
Yes No Are any empty containers stored outside?
Yes No Is secondary containment provided for tanks and containers?
Yes No Is secondary containment free of accumulated water?
Yes No Is secondary containment free of any debris, cracks, holes, or evidence of
leaks?
Yes No Are secondary containment drain valves maintained in the closed position
unless the facility is draining the secondary containment?
Yes No Are drain logs being maintained?
Yes No Are tanks in good condition and properly marked?
Yes No Are tanks and piping free of rust, pits or deterioration or evidence of leaks?
Yes No Are tank supports free of rust, damage, or deterioration?
Yes No Are all containers in good condition and properly stored, labeled, and closed?
Yes No Are the tank and container storage areas in good condition?
Corrective Action Taken
Briefly describe any corrective action taken.
Date the Corrective Action Completed:
Photos
Yes  No Were photos taken before and after corrective action for training purposes?
Oil Water Separator (OWS)
Inspection Record
Date:
Time of inspection:
Inspector’s Name:
Signature:
Checklist
Yes No Is the OWS accessible?
Yes No Is the area free of signs of overflow?
Yes No Are all drains in the OWS free flowing with no water back-up?
Yes No Are all drains free from obstruction?
Yes No Is the discharge free of visible signs of oil or debris?
Yes No Has the facility posted appropriate warnings about the proper use of the OWS?
Corrective Action Taken
Briefly describe any corrective action taken.
Date the Corrective Action Completed:
Photos
Yes  No Were photos taken before and after corrective action for training purposes?
Solid Waste Containers
Briefly describe the frequency of inspections, i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually. Visual
inspections of solid waste containers shall be done daily and written inspections weekly.
Inspection Record
Date:
Time of inspection:
Inspector’s Name:
Signature:
Checklist
Yes  No Are solid waste containers in good condition and of sufficient size to contain all
materials
Yes  No Do solid waste containers have lids and are they free of recyclable materials,
hazardous materials, tires, liquids, and any leak?
Yes  No Are solid waste containers labeled “Prohibited - No Hazardous Waste, No
Recyclable Materials, No Liquids?”
Corrective Action Taken
Briefly describe any corrective action taken.
Date the Corrective Action Completed:
Photos
Yes  No Were photos taken before and after corrective action for training purposes?
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Instructions: Two (2) times a year, the following areas should be inspected and documented on this
form.
Equipment/ Material /
Area
Existing
Controls
Exposed
to Storm
Water
(Y/N)
Condition
(good/
bad)
Signs of
Pollution
(No /
Specify)
Adequate
Spill
Controls
(Y/N)
Corrective
Action
Recommended
Vehicle Maintenance
Area
Vehicle Washing Area
Indoor Material
Storage Area
Outdoor
Equipment
Storage Area
Fuel Storage Tank
Area
Waste Receptacle
Area
Bus Parking Lot
(trash, fuel)
Bus Parking Lot
Perimeter (trash)
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EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL/AREA SEMI-ANNUALLY CHECKLIST
Any item answered “YES” needs to be promptly reported, repaired, or replaced, as it may result in non-compliance
with regulatory requirements. Records are maintained with the PLAN.
Date: Signature:
Yes No Description & Comments
(Note tank/equipment ID)
Storage tanks
Tank surfaces show signs of leakage
Tanks show signs of damage, rust, or deterioration
Bolts, rivets or seams are damaged
Aboveground tank supports are deteriorated or buckled
Aboveground tank foundations have eroded or settled
Gaskets are leaking
Level gauges or alarms are inoperative
Vents are obstructed
Thief hatch and vent valve does not seal air tight
Containment berm shows discoloration or stains
Berm is breached or eroded or has vegetation
Berm drainage valves are open/broken
Tank area clear of trash and vegetation
Piping/Flowlines and Related Equipment
Valve seals or gaskets are leaking.
Pipelines or supports are damaged or deteriorated.
Buried pipelines are exposed.
Transfer equipment
Loading/unloading lines are damaged or deteriorated.
Connections are not capped or blank-flanged
Secondary containment is damaged or stained
Response Kit Inventory
Discharge response material is missing or damaged or
needs replacement
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APPENDIX E
EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS
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ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP CONTRACTORS
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Craig Avenue Transportation Facility
Charlotte, North Carolina
Petroleum/Hazardous Material Spill Clean Up
Carolina Environmental Response Team (can do lake cleanup) - P.O. Box
681016, Charlotte, NC 28216, Main: 704-509-6799 or 704-375-9357 Ext. 8,
Attention: Lee Shank 704-737-4476 (mobile)
Contaminant Control - 230 Lockhart Road, Kannapolis, NC, 1-888-624-6555 (24
hours), 704-886-0205 (local number), Attention: Alan Eudy, local contact
Greenway of North Carolina - 11710 Mt. Holly Road, Charlotte, NC, 704-301-
0431 (local number), Attention: Craig Frederick, local contact
HAZ-MAT Transportation and Disposal - 210 Dalton Ave., Charlotte, NC, 704-
332-5600
HEPACO Inc. (can do lake cleanup) - 2711 Burch Dr., Charlotte, NC, 704-598-
9787
Safety Kleen Corp. - 2320 Yadkin Ave., Charlotte, NC, 704-375-0098 (local
number), 1-800-468-1760 (24 Hour)
FCC Environmental - Speedrail Ct., Concord, NC, 704-455-1333, 1-410-880-
8646 (24 hour), Attention: Wayne Esver, local contact
Stanley Environmental Solutions, Inc. - 131 Mariposa Road, Stanley, NC 28164,
704-263-8186 (Office), 704-596-3353 (24 hour), Jim Lanier, President, CEO at
704-860-5534 (cell)
Sewer Spill Clean-up
Bio-Nomic, Inc. - 516 Roundtree Road, Charlotte, NC., 704-529-0000
Stanley Environmental Solutions, Inc. - 131 Mariposa Road, Stanley, NC 28164,
704-263-8186 (Office), 704-596-3353 (24 hour), Jim Lanier, President, CEO at
704-860-5534 (cell)
Bio-Hazard Cleanup
Fagala Biohazard Specialists - 877-246-5532 or 704-834-8022 (pager)
CSR Bio Recovery Services - 1-888-687-3270
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APPENDIX F
SPILL INCIDENT REPORTS NCDEQ FORM UST-62
UST-62 24-Hour Notification of Discharge Form
For Non-UST This form should be completed and submitted to the UST Section’s regional office following a known or suspected release of
Releases of petroleum from a source other than an underground storage tank. This form is required to be submitted within 24 hours of
Petroleum in NC discovery of a known or suspected petroleum release
(DWM USE ONLY)
Incident # Priority Rank (H,I,L,U)
Received (time/date)
Received by Region
Reported by (circle one): Phone, Fax or Report
Suspected Contamination? (Y/N)
Confirmed GW Contamination? (Y/N)
Confirmed Soil Contamination ?(Y/N)
Samples taken?(Y/N) Free product? (Y/N)
If Yes(free product), state greatest thickness: feet
Release discovered
(time/date):
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION
Incident Name:
Address (street number/name):County:
City/Town:Zip Code:Regional Office (circle one): Asheville, Mooresville, Fayetteville,
Raleigh, Washington, Wilmington, Winston-Salem
Latitude (decimal degrees): Longitude (decimal degrees) :Obtained by:
Describe suspected or confirmed release (nature of release, time/date of release, quantity of release, amount of free
product):❑GPS
❑Electronic topographic map
❑GIS Address matching
Describe initial response/abatement (time/date release stopped, cleanup begun/completed, quantity of product
soil removed, confirmation sampling):
❑Other
❑Unknown
Describe impacted receptors:Describe location:
HOW RELEASE WAS DISCOVERED (Release Code)
(Check one)
❑Observation of Release at Occurrence
❑Visual or Olfactory Evidence
❑Soil Contamination
❑Groundwater Contamination
❑Water Supply Well Contamination
❑Surface Water Contamination
❑Other (specify)
SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
Source of Release Cause of Release Type of Release Product Type Released
(Check one to indicate primary (Check one to indicate primary (Check one) (Check one to indicate primary petroleum product
source) cause) type released)
❑AST (tank)
❑AST Piping/ Dispenser
❑AST Delivery Problem
❑OTR Vehicle Tank
❑OTR Bulk Transport Tank
❑RR Bulk Transport Tank
❑Transformer
❑Unknown
❑Other
Definitions presented on reverse
❑Spill (Accidental)
❑Spill (Intentional)
❑Corrosion
❑Physical or Mechanical Damage
❑Equipment Failure
❑AST Overfill
❑AST Installation Problem
❑Unknown
❑Other
Definitions presented on reverse
❑Petroleum
❑Both Petroleum & Non-Petroleum
Location
(Check one)
❑Facility
❑Residence
❑Highway/Road
❑Railway
❑Other
❑Gasoline/ Diesel/❑ Diesel/Veg. Oil
Kerosene Blend
❑E11 – E20 ❑ Vegetable Oil 100%
❑E21 – E84 ❑ Heating Oil
❑E85 – E99 ❑ Waste Oil
❑Ethanol 100%❑ Mineral Oil-no
PCBs
❑Mineral Oil-PCBs
❑Other Petroleum Products
Ownership
1. Municipal 2. Military 3. Unknown 4. Private 5. Federal 6. County 7. State
Operation Type
1. Public Service 2. Agricultural 3. Residential 4. Education/Relig. 5. Industrial 6. Commercial 7. Mining
Guidance presented on reverse
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IMPACT ON DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES
Water Supply Wells Affected? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Unknown Number of Water Supply Wells Affected
List of Water Supply Wells Contaminated: (Include Users Names, Addresses and Phone Numbers. Attach additional sheet if necessary)
1.
2.
3.
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR RELEASE
(if the source of the release is not an AST system or if it is an AST system and there is a responsible party other than the AST system owner/ operator)
Name of Person/Company Address
City State Zip Code Telephone Number
AST SYSTEM OWNER (if the source of the release is an AST system)
AST Owner/Company Address
City State Zip Code Telephone Number
AST SYSTEM OPERATOR (if the source of the release is an AST system)
UST Operator/Company Address
City State Zip Code Telephone Number
LANDOWNER AT LOCATION OF INCIDENT
Landowner Address
City State Zip Code Telephone Number
Draw Sketch of Area or Provide Map (showing incident site, location of release, two major road intersections, potential
receptors)
Attach sketch or map to form.
Give Directions to Incident Site Attach directions to form if necessary.
Person Reporting Incident Company Telephone Number
Title Address Date
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Definitions of Sources
AST (Tank): means the tank is used to store product
AST Piping: means the piping and connectors running from the tank to the dispenser or other end-use equipment
AST Dispenser: includes the dispenser and the equipment used to connect the dispenser to the piping
AST Delivery Problem: identifies releases that occurred during product delivery to the tank.
OTR Vehicle Tank: means the tank is used to store product to fuel an over the road vehicle
OTR Bulk Transport Tank: means a tank that is used to transport product in bulk over the road (by truck)
RR :bulk Transport Tank: means a tank that is used to transport product in bulk by train
Transformer: means electrical transformer
Other: serves as the option to use when the release source is known but does not fit into one of the preceding categories
Unknown: identifies releases for which the source has not been determined
Definitions of Causes
Spill (Accidental): use this cause when a spill occurs accidentally(e.g., when the delivery hose is disconnected from a fill pipe)
Spill (Intentional): use this cause when a spill occurs intentionally (e.g., intentional dumping or breakage)
Corrosion: use when a metal tank, piping, or other component has a release due to corrosion
Physical or Mechanical Damage: use for all types of physical or mechanical damage, except corrosion
Equipment failure: use when a release occurs due to equipment failure other than corrosion or physical or mechanical damage
AST Overfill: use when an overfill occurs (e.g., overfills may occur from the fill pipe at the tank or when the nozzle fails to shut off at the dispenser)
AST Installation Problem: use when the problem is determined to have occurred specifically because the AST system was not installed properly
Other: use this option when the cause is known but does not fit into one of the preceding categories
Unknown: use when the cause has not been determined
Guidance: Ownership and Operator Type
Ownership select the category which describes owner of the AST system, bulk transport tank, or other release source
Operator Type select the category which describes the operation in which owner uses the AST system, bulk transport tank, or other release source
APPENDIX G – STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION SOPS:
VEHICLE WASHING
OIL/ WATER SEPARATOR
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE FUELING
APPENDIX G
Standard Operating Procedures Vehicle Washing Date: 10/1/2020
The following procedures are to be used when washing vehicles at a maintenance facility:
1. The preferred practice is for vehicle and equipment cleaning activities to occur indoors
or under cover with wash water discharged to the sanitary sewer system. See covered
wash area on Site Plan Map.
2. In situations where this practice is infeasible, the wash water must be collected, pumped
and contained for recycling or for transport and disposal into the sanitary sewer system.
These types of cleaning activities are typically performed on a tarp and wash water is
collected using a boom. A vacuum is then used to pump the wash water into containers
where it can be recycled or transported off-site for disposal into the sanitary sewer
system.
3. In situations where cleaning is performed in the vicinity of a storm drainage collection
system or drainage collection feature such a ditch or swale, the storm drain must be
covered or the drainage feature blocked during cleaning activities and ponded water must
be collected and removed for proper disposal or recycling prior to the removal of the
drain cover or blockage.
4. For rinsing operations that do not use high temperature water, detergents or other
cleaning agents, wash water can be discharged to a grassed area where it is filtered into
the soil and not allowed to flow to storm drains or surface waters.
5. When not under covered area described in item 1 above, only vehicle exteriors should be
washed. Engines or oily equipment / parts should not be washed.
6 Water usage should be minimized to the extent practicable by using a pressure washer or
low flow nozzle.
Standard Operating Procedures Oil/ Water
Separators 10/1/2020
The following procedures are to be used when oil / water separators are used at a maintenance
facility to ensure that oil products do not enter the storm drain system:
1. Oil / Water separators should be inspected on a regular basis for oil accumulation. The
period between inspections will vary depending upon use and should be established by
the facility.
2. During inspections, the following should be checked:
a. The depth of oil accumulated in the separation chamber should be measured using
a clear tube or other device. Once the oil level depth reaches 25% of the weir
depth, the oil should be removed using either oil-absorbent pads (or media) or
using a vacuum device.
b. The depth of solids accumulation in the bottom of the unit should be measured by
inserting a solid object into the solids. When the depth of the solids accumulates
to 25% of the chamber depth, the solids should be removed.
3. Removed liquids and solids should not be discharged to or placed into the storm drain
system and should be disposed of properly.
Standard Operating Procedures Vehicle
Maintenance Date: 10/1/2020
The following procedures are to be used when performing vehicle maintenance to ensure that oil
products do not enter the storm drain system:
1. Vehicle maintenance should be performed indoors where contact with storm water is
minimal.
2. If minor vehicle maintenance must take place outdoors, ensure that it is done during
times of non-precipitation and that tarps are placed on the ground surface to collect any
potential fluid spillage.
3. Any fluid spillage should be cleaned up immediately and properly disposed. Refer to the
spill response procedures in the SWPPP.
Standard Operating Procedures Vehicle Fueling Date: 10/1/2020
The following procedures are to be used when fueling vehicles to ensure that fuels do not enter
the storm drain system:
1. Employees are to remain with vehicles during fueling operations.
2. Vehicles should not be “topped off”.
3. Spill kit materials should be available in the immediate vicinity of the fueling area in the
event of a spill.
4. Any spilled fuel should be cleaned up immediately and properly disposed. Refer to the
spill response procedures in the SWPPP.
APPENDIX H
NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGE ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
APPENDIX: NON-STORM WATER DISCHARGE ASSESMENT AND CERTIFICATION
Craig Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina
Instructions: Record below annual non-stormwater discharge assessments. Observe each outfall during non-storm events when
the outfalls are not impacted from storm water runoff. Track any dry weather flows and identify potential sources. Keep a copy
of annual evaluations in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Date of Evaluation Stormwater
Conveyance Observed
During the Evaluation
Method Used to
Evaluate Discharge
Describe Results
From Evaluation of
Non-Stormwater
Discharge
Identify Potential
Source(s)
Name of Person
Who Conducted the
Evaluation
12/29/2020 Stormwater Outfall
#001 and
002
Visual Observation No dry weather flow
was observed
N/A Isiah Glover, CMS
APPENDIX I
STORMWATER INSPECTIONS
2 1 4 5 S u t t l e A v e n u e
C h a r l o t t e , N C 2 8 2 0 8
Facility Inspection
Facility Name: CRAIG AVENUE TRANSPORTATION
Contact: Jeff Mitchell, EH&S Manager
Inspector: Ron Eubanks
Inspection Date: 05/20/2020 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:30 am
Inspection # : 50741
Permit #:
Receiving Stream: McMULLEN
SIC #:
SUMMARY
Facility Description: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Transportation facility is located at 3903 Craig Avenue
in Charlotte on approximately 24 acres of property. CMS bus maintenance, fueling, and storage activities are conducted
at the site.
File Review/History: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) performs annual municipal stormwater
inspections at the Craig Avenue Transportation facility.
Inspection Summary: The Craig Avenue Transportation facility was observed to be in compliance with the Mecklenburg
County Surface Water Pollution Control Ordinance during the site inspection. Please refer to the report for comments and
recommendations from the inspection.
INSPECTION DETAILS
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
Recommendation Stormwater runoff from the site drains into a series of catch
basins and discharges from two (2) outfalls on the property.
Portions of the asphalt lot have been recently repaired;
however, there was sediment observed around some of the
catch inlets. It is recommended that routine lot sweeping
activities be conducted to address accumulated sediment on
the property. The lot sweeper recently purchased by CMS
was not functional during the site inspection.
Erosion issues No There was no significant stormwater erosion observed on the
property during the inspection.
Structural stormwater BMPs No There are two (2) structural stormwater detention basin best
management practices (BMPs) located on the property. The
excessive underbrush has been removed from each of the
BMPs as recommended by CMSWS during the FY2019
inspection.
Illicit discharges/connections No There were no illicit discharges or connections observed on
the property during the inspection.
Above ground storage tank(s), and
any associated venting – list size and
contents
No There are several aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) located
on the property which include: (1) 2,000-gallon motor oil AST,
(1) 500-gallon antifreeze AST, (1) 1,000-gallon used motor oil
AST, (1) 250-gallon used antifreeze AST, and (1) 3,000-gallon
diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) AST. All of the ASTs are
double-walled or covered. The Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for the property is reviewed
and updated annually.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Underground storage tank(s) - fill port
area; list tank sizes & contents
No There are three (3) underground storage tanks (USTs) located
on the property: (1) 20,000-gallon gasoline UST and (2)
20,000-gallon diesel fuel USTs. There was no significant
staining observed around the UST fill port area on the
property. CMS personnel indicated that CMS staff observe
the UST fill port area and trucks during the fuel deliveries.
Outdoor material storage area(s)No Various parts, equipment, and containers are stored
underneath a structural canopy on the property. Out of
service CMS buses are temporarily stored on an asphalt lot
on the property. Several out of service buses have been
removed from the property since the FY2019 inspection.
Outdoor processing area(s)N/A
Loading/unloading area(s)No The loading/unloading areas appeared to be in good
condition; no significant stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
No CMS school bus staging and fueling operations are performed
at the site. The service truck operator (STO) fuel trucks are
fueled underneath a structural canopy from the dispenser
pumps. The STO fuel trucks are then used to fill the buses
on the lot. The buses are cleaned indoors in a wash bay and
all maintenance activities are performed indoors in the
maintenance shop building. No significant stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or
pretreatment
No There is an oil/water separator located in a covered area
adjacent to the maintenance building. The floor drains and
wash bay are connected to the oil/water separator, which
discharges into the Charlotte Water sanitary sewer system.
It is recommended that the oil/water separator continue to be
routinely cleaned to ensure it functions properly.
Waste storage/disposal area -
dumpsters, scrap metal bins, etc.
Recommendation There are several dumpsters located on the property. The
dumpsters are used for municipal waste, cardboard & paper
recycling, scrap metal recycling, and used wood pallets. The
lid was missing on one of the cardboard & paper recycling
dumpsters (T-112). The lid should be replaced and it is also
recommended that the dumpsters be routinely checked to
ensure that the lids are closed to prevent stormwater
accumulation.
Food service area(s)N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)No Maintenance parts, equipment, and various automotive fluids
are stored inside the maintenance shop building. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)No Bus maintenance and washing activities are conducted inside
the maintenance shop building. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Floor drains No From previous site inspections, the floor drains inside the
maintenance shop building are connected to an oil/water
separator which discharges into the Charlotte Water sanitary
sewer system. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Spill response equipment Recommendation Spill kits are located at the site to clean up spills and leaks
on the property. During the inspection, a spill kit was not
observed at the fueling area. It is recommended that the spill
kit be replaced at the fuel dispenser pump area to be readily
available in case there is a fuel spill.
Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Does the facility have a stormwater
pollution prevention plan?
Yes The CMS Craig Avenue Transportation Facility has a
combined Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)
Plan.
General location (USGS) map Yes
Narrative description of practices Yes
Detailed site map Yes
List of significant spills (past 3 years)Yes No significant spills have been reported at the site during the
past 3 years. Previous spills have been documented in the
SWPPP.
Non-stormwater discharge evaluation
of outfall(s)
Yes The non-stormwater discharge evaluation of the outfalls was
conducted on May 28, 2019.
Feasibility study N/A
All necessary secondary
containment provided
Yes
Collected water evaluated and
documented prior to release
N/A The ASTs on the property are located indoors or have
double-walled secondary containment.
BMP Summary Yes
Spill prevention and response plan Yes
Preventative maintenance and good
housekeeping plan
Yes
Facility provides and documents
employee training
Yes Stormwater Pollution Prevention and SPCC training are
completed annually by CMS for employees at the facility.
The employee training records are included in the
SWPPP/SPCC Plan for documentation that the annual
training has been conducted.
List of responsible parties Yes
Reviewed and updated annually Yes The SWPPP/SPCC Plan was recently updated in May 2020.
Stormwater facility inspection
program conducted semi-annually
Yes The recent semi-annual facility inspections were conducted
on May 28, 2019 and September 12, 2019.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted
semi-annually
Yes The recent qualitative monitoring was conducted on June 7,
2019.
Analytical monitoring conducted
semi-annually
N/A
Analytical monitoring from vehicle
maintenance
N/A
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
coverage onsite
N/A CMS facilities are covered under the Mecklenburg County
Phase II Storm Water Permit (NCS000395).
All outfalls observed Yes There were no significant stormwater pollution issues
observed at the outfalls during the inspection.
Number of Outfalls Observed 2
Representative outfall status
documented by NCDWQ
N/A
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Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Annual no-exposure self
re-certification documented
N/A
Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comments
Is the permittee properly disposing of
wastes removed from the streets,
parking lots and the MS4 and
documenting the quantity (lbs., cubic
yards)?
N/A
Were any public transportation
(roadway) projects constructed within
the last year?
N/A
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned streets, roads,
and public parking lots?
N/A
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned or maintained
stormwater catch basins and
conveyance systems?
N/A
Did the Co-Permittee provide
pesticide license numbers (indicate
license #) for all employees and
contractors performing application
activities and was license verified on
the NC Dept. of Agriculture website
(indicate Expiration date)?
Yes Pesticide application is conducted by General Lawn
Maintenance, Inc. Applicator: Andrew B. Spain, License
#20992, Expiration Date: December 31, 2020. Continuing
education credits and license information has been verified
and documented.
Does the permittee document areas
treated with pesticides/herbicides for
comparison to annual thresholds.
No The facility should have access to records to compare to
annual thresholds.
Did permittee comply with pesticide
limitations specific to the Goose
Creek Watershed?
N/A
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
to reduce polluted storm water runoff
from vehicle and equipment cleaning
areas?
N/A The buses are cleaned indoors in a wash bay and all
maintenance activities are performed indoors in the
maintenance shop building.
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CMS Facility Stormwater Inspection
Isiah Glover Complete
Score 80.5%
Conducted on 29th Dec, 2020 12:50 PM EST
Prepared by Isiah Glover
Location Craig Avenue Transportation: 3901, 3903,
3905 Craig Avenue
Site Inspection 80.5%
Site Inspect-i80.5%
1. Is stormwater system (catch basins, open ditches, channels, pipes,
outfalls, etc.) adequately maintained?Yes
2. Is the site free of erosion?Yes
3. Are structural stormwater BMPs adequately maintained?Somewhat
Asphalt fines are accumulating at the concrete flume inlets of the large ponds.
a. List structural BMPs that need maintenance.Dry Pond
b. List structural BMPs maintenance requirements.Other
Asphalt fines are accumulating at the concrete flume inlets of the large ponds.
4. Is the site free of indications of iIlicit discharges or connections?Yes
5. Is appropriate secondary containment provided for aboveground
storage tanks (ASTs)?Yes
6. Are there BMPs in the Underground Storage Tank (UST) fill port area to
prevent or mitigate impacts to stormwater?Yes
7. Are materials in outdoor storage areas properly stored?Yes
8. Are BMPs in outdoor processing areas adequate to prevent impacts to
stormwater?N/A
9. Are BMPs in loading areas adequate to prevent impacts to stormwater?N/A
10. Are BMPs associated with the fueling, washing, maintenance, and
storage of vehicles and equipment adequate to prevent impacts to
stormwater?
Yes
11. Is the oil/water separator or pretreatment BMP maintained properly.Yes
12. Are BMPs in waste storage/disposal areas (scrap metal, dumpsters,
grease bins, etc.) adequate to mitigate impacts to stormwater?No
List missing or inadequate BMPs in waste storage/disposal area.Dumpster lids are not closed.
13. Are BMPs in food service areas adequate to prevent impacts to
stormwater?N/A
14. Are BMPs in indoor material storage areas adequate to prevent
impacts to stormwater?Yes
15. Are BMPs in indoor processing areas adequate to prevent impacts to
stormwater?N/A
16. Are floor drains free of illicit connections to stormwater system?Yes
17. Are spills properly addressed?Marginally
List how spills are not being addressed.Spills are not cleaned up in a timely
manner.
Presence of past and current stains on asphalt indicate that spills and leaks are not cleaned up in a timely manner.

APPENDIX J
TRAINING DOCUMENTATION

Annual Stormwater Training 2021
Video (20 minutes)
Storm Watch: Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Topics:
1. Vehicle & Equipment Washing
2. Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance
3. Good Housekeeping & Spill Prevention
4. Spill Reporting & Response
5. Street Maintenance
6. Outdoor Storage of Materials & Wastes
7. Landscaping & Lawn-care
8. Illicit Discharge Detection