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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000467_Wake Forest 2021 Permit Renewal Application Attachment_20211115 Draft Stormwater Management Plan Town of Wake Forest NCS000467 12/03/2020 REV 11/3/2021 Table of Contents PART 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1 PART 2: CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 2 PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 3 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area ..................................................................................................................... 3 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping ................................................................................................................. 3 3.3 Receiving Waters .......................................................................................................................... 5 3.4 MS4 Interconnection ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) ....................................................................................... 6 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat ............................................................ 7 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges ....................................................................................................... 7 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges ......................................................................................................... 8 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources ....................................................................................................... 9 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ................................... 11 4.1 Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................. 11 4.2 Program Funding and Budget ..................................................................................................... 13 4.3 Shared Responsibility ................................................................................................................. 13 4.4 Co-Permittees .............................................................................................................................. 14 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration .......................................................................... 14 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM ......................................................... 16 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ........................................... 20 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM .............................. 23 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ................................................... 29 PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ........................................ 31 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ...................... 40 List of Tables Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties Table 9: Shared Responsibilities Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 1 PART 1: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which the Town of Wake Forest will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent practicable. This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the Town of Wake Forest will develop, implement, enforce, evaluate and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with the MS4 Permit number NCS000467, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the Town of Wake Forest and located within the corporate limits of the Town of Wake Forest. In preparing this SWMP, the Town of Wake Forest has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements to develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community’s needs, address local water quality issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWMP will be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the community’s needs. Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the permit and become enforceable parts of the permit. Any major changes to the approved SWMP will require resubmittal, review and approval by NCDEQ, and may require a new public comment period depending on the nature of the changes. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 2 PART 2: CERTIFICATION By my signature below I hereby 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. I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the NPDES MS4 Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit compliance and enforcement authority. ☐ I am a ranking elected official. ☐ I am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4. ☐ I am a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check one): ☐ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters. ☐ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters. Signature: Print Name: Title: Signed this ____ day of 20____ . DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 3 PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the Town of Wake Forest, including all regulated activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate limits of Town of Wake Forest as of the date of this document. 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 4 The Town-owned and maintained stormwater system collects drainage from 19.15 square miles, and releases stormwater via 154 major outfalls (over 860 outfalls in total), ranging in size from 12”-13’-6” (elliptical). The Town has recently logged its entire stormwater system into a GIS database. Several areas of new construction need to be incorporated. Routine upkeep of the database will be required moving forward. The Town’s GIS information can be viewed online at the following location: https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/information-technology/gis Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 95 % No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 154 total *An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 5 3.3 Receiving Waters The Town of Wake Forest MS4 is located within the Neuse River Basin and discharges directly into receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are compiled from the following NCDEQ sources: o Waterbody Classification Map o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters Receiving Water Name Stream Index / AU Number Water Quality Classification 303(d) Listed Parameter(s) of Interest* Horse Creek 27-17-(0.7) WS-IV; NSW Richland Creek 27-21-(1.5) WS-IV; NSW Richland Creek 27-21-(0.5) C; NSW Spring Branch 27-23-4-1 C; NSW Hatters Branch 27-23-4 C; NSW Smith Creek 27-23-(1) WS-II; HQW, NSW Smith Creek 27-23-(1.5) WS-II; HQW, NSW, CA Smith Creek 27-23-(2) C; NSW Benthos (Nar, AL, FW) Austin Creek 27-23-3 C; NSW Sanford Creek 27-23-5 C; NSW Toms Creek 27-24 C; NSW Benthos (Nar, AL, FW) Neuse River 27-(22.5) C; NSW Neuse River 27-(20.7) WS-IV; NSW Neuse River 27-(22) WS-IV; NSW, CA *Note that Fish Tissue Mercury is also listed as a parameter of interest for all receiving waters (see Table 3 below) 3.4 MS4 Interconnection The Town of Wake Forest MS4 is not significantly interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above. The MS4 does interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4 and includes: a) The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is unknown. Quantity: Approximately 200 connections b) The interconnection is discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is unknown. Quantity: Approximately 200 connections c) The Town of Wake Forest MS4 mapping does not identify interconnections with the NCDOT MS4. d) The Town of Wake Forest MS4 mapping does include NCDOT MS4 outfalls. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 6 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling & Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program has been implemented to address the WLA. Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Water Body Name TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern Stormwater Waste Load Allocation (Y/N) Water Quality Recovery Program (Y/N) Statewide Fish Tissue Mercury (Nar, FC, NC) N N The Town is cognizant of the statewide TMDL and has implemented stormwater requirements relating to water quality which should promote removal of heavy metals from stormwater (including mercury). However, progress and quantities are not being actively calculated, tracked, or recorded. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 7 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Based upon a review of the Endangered and Threatened Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or known to occur in North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the species listed in Table 4 have the potential of occur within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed, Table 4 summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat. Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Scientific Name Common name Species Group Federal Listing Status Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald eagle Vertebrate BGPA Noturus furiosus Carolina madtom Vertebrate ARS Necturus lewisi Neuse River waterdog Vertebrate ARS Fusconaia masoni Atlantic Pigtoe Invertebrate ARS Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedgemussel Invertebrate E Lasmigona subviridis Green floater Invertebrate ARS Lindera subcoriacea Bog spicebush Vascular Plant ARS Rhus michauxii Michaux’s sumac Vascular Plant E E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range." BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below. ARS = At Risk Species. Species that are Petitioned, Candidates or Proposed for Listing under the Endangered Species Act. Consultation under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA is not required for Candidate or Proposed species; although a Conference, as described under Section 7(a)(4) of the ESA is recommended for actions affecting species proposed for listing. 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges The Town of Wake Forest MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps & Permit Data web page. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 8 Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities Permit Number Facility Name NCS000462 Matheson Tri-Gas Inc NCG140350 Thomas Concrete – Wake Forest Plant NCG020209 Hanson Aggregates – N Raleigh Quarry NCG160012 Wake Forest Asphalt Plant NCG140328 North Raleigh Concrete NCG140216 Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Plant #31 NCG110006 Smith Creek Resource Recovery Facility 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the Town of Wake Forest as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not significantly impact water quality. The Town of Wake Forest does not evaluate residential and charity car washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts. However, educational materials are provided online regarding best practices for car washing. Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the Town of Wake Forest. Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do contain detergents have been evaluated by the Town of Wake Forest to determine whether they may significantly impact water quality. The Town has determined that these impacts may be significant and has taken corrective actions to address these concerns. Truck washing procedures have been updated at the Town-managed fire departments. Plans and procedures are being developed to ensure that vehicle washing and training activities do not discharge directly to the stormwater system. Additionally, educational material has been posted on the Town’s website to help educated residents and minimize the potential for detergents entering the stormwater system. More information regarding the Town’s education efforts is provided below. Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Non-Stormwater Discharge Water Quality Impacts Water line and fire hydrant flushing Incidental Landscape irrigation Incidental Diverted stream flows Incidental Rising groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Incidental Uncontaminated pumped groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated potable water sources Incidental Foundation drains Incidental Air conditioning condensate Incidental Irrigation waters Incidental DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 9 Springs Incidental Water from crawl space pumps Incidental Footing drains Incidental Lawn watering Incidental Residential and charity car washing Possible Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Incidental Street wash water Possible Flows from firefighting activities Incidental 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the Town of Wake Forest is aware of other significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. These include sediment runoff from active construction sites. Due to the significant amount of proposed development occurring within the Town of Wake Forest, sediment is likely the number one pollutant. Our erosion and sediment control program actively address this concern. Our construction inspectors regularly inspect active construction sites to ensure compliance and administer enforcement. Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant and identifies the associated SWMP program(s) that address each. In addition, the Town of Wake Forest has evaluated schools, homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts. Public outreach in schools brings opportunity for education and involvement among students and their families. Similarly, outreach to the target audiences of businesses and homeowners increases awareness to stormwater best management practices of target pollutants. The Town of Wake Forest has evaluated our land use percentages to determine the best approach for target audiences. Currently 70% of our land use is residential, which leads us to believe targeting homeowners and schools may have the biggest impact. An annual evaluation of our evolving land usage will help us determine where we should focus our stormwater education and outreach. Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Target Pollutant(s) Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s) SWMP Program Addressing Target Pollutant(s)/Audience(s) Litter Residents, Businesses, Schools, Construction Sites Public Education & Outreach, Construction Site Runoff, Good Housekeeping Sediment Construction Sites Construction Site Runoff Household Wastes Residents Public Education & Outreach Auto Wastes Residents, Business Public Education & Outreach, IDDE, Good Housekeeping Pesticides/Herbicides Residents, Business, Schools Public Education & Outreach, Good Housekeeping Yard Wastes Residents, Business, Schools Public Education & Outreach, Good Housekeeping DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 10 Pet Waste/Fecal coliform Residents, Septic Systems Public Education & Outreach, Good Housekeeping Illicit Discharges Business, Septic Systems Public Education & Outreach, IDDE, Nitrogen Residents, Business Public Education & Outreach, IDDE, Good Housekeeping Phosphorus Residents, Business Public Education & Outreach, IDDE, Good Housekeeping DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 11 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Organizational Structure Monica Sarna, PE is the Town’s Stormwater Engineer, and is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the MS4 program. Contact information for Monica, as well as other key staff are provided below. Additional staff responsibilities are highlighted in Table 8. Name Title Email Phone Kip Padgett Town Manager kpadgett@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9411 Allison Snyder Assistant Town Manager asnyder@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9585 Magda Holloway Director of Public Works mholloway@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9571 Joseph Guckavan Director of Engineering jguckavan@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9439 Monica Sarna Stormwater Engineer msarna@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9442 Carrie Mitchell Environmental Engineer cmitchell@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9443 Mate’a Tindal Asst. Stormwater Engineer mtindal@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9449 Steve Meyer Construction Inspector smeyer@wakeforestnc.gov 919-435-9447 A snapshot of the Town’s full organization chart is also provided below. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 12 Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department Stormwater Program Administration Town Stormwater Engineer Monica Sarna Engineering SWMP Management Town Stormwater Engineer Monica Sarna Engineering Public Education & Outreach Town Stormwater Engineer/ Communications Director Monica Sarna/Bill Crabtree Engineering/ Communications Public Involvement & Participation Town Stormwater/ Environmental Engineer Monica Sarna/Carrie Mitchell Engineering Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Town Stormwater/ Environmental Engineer Monica Sarna/Carrie Mitchell Engineering Construction Site Runoff Control Town Environmental Engineer Carrie Mitchell Engineering Post-Construction Stormwater Management Asst. Stormwater Engineer Mate’a Tindal Engineering Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Facilities Director Mickey Rochelle Facilities Municipal Facilities Operation & Maintenance Program Town Stormwater Engineer Monica Sarna Engineering Spill Response Program Fire Chief Ron Early Fire Department MS4 Operation & Maintenance Program Town Stormwater Engineer Monica Sarna/ Tim Bailey Public Works/ Engineering Municipal SCM Operation & Maintenance Program Asst. Stormwater Engineer Mate’a Tindal Engineering Pesticide, Herbicide & Fertilizer Management Program Park Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle Parks Recreation & Cultural Resources Vehicle & Equipment Cleaning Program Fleet Manager Brent Drendall Public Works > Fleet Pavement Management Program Streets Superintendent Tim Bailey Public Works> Streets Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements Town Environmental Engineer Carrie Mitchell Engineering DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 13 4.2 Program Funding and Budget In accordance with the issued permit, the Town of Wake Forest shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed by the Division annually. The 2020-2021 budget for the Town’s stormwater department is $387,500. Of this budget, $62,500 is set aside for maintenance, and $325,000 is allocated for new projects/initiatives. The Town of Wake Forest does not currently collect a Stormwater Fee from property owners, but is evaluating the potential for initiating a stormwater fee. Through this process, the Town will evaluate funding needs and work with Town Council to re-allocate additional funding if needed. Within the Town’s 2020-2025 CIP, a project has been included for stormwater infrastructure and easement management. Additional identified stormwater projects include repair of drainage issues at Holding Park, Dam Repair at Flaherty Park, and a few stream bank repair projects associated with greenway repair/maintenance. These include the Sanford Creek Greenway and Richland Creek Greenway. The Town’s CIP is available to the general public online. The stormwater program is overseen by 1 fully dedicated staff member (Monica Sarna), assistance from 1 other full-time staff member (Carrie Mitchell), as well as 4 full-time construction inspectors, and other maintenance staff. Two additional full-time staff positions have been approved for the 2020-2021 budget year and the Town is actively working to fill those positions. One of the positions will be dedicated to the post-construction stormwater management, and the other to erosion control. Both positions will support the overall program as needed. The Town is aware of MS4 program requirements and has shown a willingness to support as needed. Responsible positions have been made aware of permit obligations and actively coordinate with the Stormwater Administrator to ensure those best management practices described in Tables 11-21 below are being met. 4.3 Shared Responsibility The Town of Wake Forest will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The Town of Wake Forest remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the Town of Wake Forest nor the other entity fully performs the permit obligation. Table 9 below summarizes who will be implementing the component, what the component program is called, the specific SWMP BMP or permit requirement that is being met by the shared responsibility, and whether or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 14 Table 9: Shared Responsibilities SWMP BMP or Permit Requirement Implementing Entity & Program Name Legal Agreement (Y/N) Public Education (partial) Clean Water Education Partnership (TJCOG) N Spill Response (partial) City of Raleigh Y Public Education (partial) Wake County – Septic System Permitting N 4.4 Co-Permittees The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number NCS000467 for the Town of Wake Forest. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co- permittee. Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information Co-Permittee MS4 Name Contact Person Phone & E-Mail Interlocal Agreement (Y/N) N/A N/A N/A N/A 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration The Town of Wake Forest will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the administration of the Stormwater Management Program. Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Permit Ref. 2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self-Assessment Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually. Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program. The self-assessment reporting period is the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 1 Annual Self-Assessment Perform an annual evaluation of SWMP implementation, suitability of SWMP commitments and any proposed changes to the SWMP utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self- Assessment Template. 1. Prepare, certify and submit the Annual Self- Assessment to NCDEQ prior to October 31 each year. 1. Annually Permit Years 1 – 4 1. Yes/No Permit Ref. 1.6: Permit Renewal Application Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the NPDES MS4 permit. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 15 Table 11: Program Administration BMPs BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 2 Permit Renewal Application Audit stormwater program implementation for compliance with the permit and approved SWMP, as well as the updated Neuse Rules. Utilize the results to prepare and submit a permit renewal application package. 1. Participate in an NPDES MS4 Permit Compliance Audit and Neuse Nutrient Management Strategy Audit, as scheduled and performed by EPA or NCDEQ. 1. TBD – Typically Permit Year 4 1. Yes/No 2. Self-audit and document any stormwater program components not audited by EPA or NCDEQ utilizing the DEQ Audit Template. Submit Self- Audit to DEMLR (required component of permit renewal application package). 2. Permit Year 5 2. Yes/No/Partial 3. Certify the stormwater permit renewal application (Permit renewal application form, Self-Audit, and Draft SWMP for the next 5-year permit cycle) and submit to NCDEQ at least 180 days prior to permit expiration. 3. Permit Year 5 3. Date of permit renewal application submittal. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 16 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM The Town of Wake Forest will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the Town of Wake Forest is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste. Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s) Litter Residents, Businesses, Schools, Construction Sites (developers) Sediment Constructions Sites (developers) Household Wastes Residents Auto Wastes Residents, Business Pesticides/Herbicides Residents, Business, Schools Yard Wastes Residents, Business, Schools Pet Waste/Fecal coliform Residents, Septic Systems Illicit Discharges General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Illegal Dumping General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Improper Disposal of Waste General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Non-Point Source Pollution Residents, Business, Agriculture, Schools DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 17 The Town of Wake Forest will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach BMPs. Involvement with the Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) has played a consistent role in the Town’s outreach and education process. This partnership influences the focus of the program regarding target audiences and pollutants. CWEP has facilitated active collaboration between participating entities, and tailors their outreach according to input from these entities. Aside from educational events supported by CWEP, Wake Forest’s stormwater group will continue being involved in Town events including Meet in the Street and Dirt Day. Educational material from the Town’s current repository, as well as material made available or referenced by CWEP will be available for participants in each event. Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Permit Ref. 3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach Program to share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The permittee shall provide educational information to identified target audiences on pollutants/sources identified in table 12 above, and shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 3 CWEP Involvement A representative from the Town will continue to attend the quarterly steering CWEP committee meetings and provide an opinion on the direction of the partnership. The partnership will continue to develop and advertise material geared toward target pollutants, as well as the relevant target audiences (landscapers, homeowners, and students. 1. Determine goals for CWEP involvement 1. Permit Year 1-2 1. Documented goals (yes/no/status) 2. Attend CWEP meetings when possible and provide input. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Attendance (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 4 CWEP Educational Events Utilize the relationship with CWEP to support 2 in-person events each year, typically at a local elementary school. These events will provide the opportunity to spread awareness to students at a younger age who may not be exposed to other materials online. 1. Establish location and topics for CWEP Educational Events 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Recorded arrangement or coordination with CWEP 2. Attend classroom sessions with CWEP 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Attendance (yes/no) 3. Solicit feedback from teachers to determine if material was well-suited and impactful 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Feedback received (yes/no) DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 18 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5 Other Outreach Events Wake Forest’s stormwater group will continue being involved in Town events including Meet in the Street and Dirt Day. Educational material from the Town’s current repository, as well as material made available or referenced by CWEP will be available for participants at each event. Additionally, the Town will continue to host a Lawncare 101 course for residents and landscapers. 1. Attend Town events as mentioned. 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Attendance (yes/no) and exposure statistics 2. Assess success or challenges and document adjustments for next year. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Summary of modifications for the following year 3. Distribute materials which highlight target pollutants. 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Archive materials used (yes/no) 4. Host Lawncare 101 training for residents and landscapers 4. Permit Year 1-5 4. Attendance logs and materials used 5. 5. 5. 6 Social Media Presence Aside from direct reference to CWEP’s educational efforts, the Town social media will be a primary means of distributing information relating to stormwater education. A social media outreach plan has been developed in conjunction with the Town’s communication staff. 1. Review social media outreach plan and determine if changes are needed 1. Permit Year 1 1. Document plan revisions 2. Implement social media plan with monthly posts 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Document posts (recorded on social media) 3. Document exposure statistics annually and archive post material 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Record statistics and posts in archive 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 7 Stormwater Material in Town Publications The Town will continue to include stormwater-related articles and graphics in general Town publications. 1. Develop and publish stormwater materials in publications 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Publications 2. Save a copy of publications on the town website/repository for public access 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Archived publications 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 19 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Permit Ref. 2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program’s message(s) and provide online materials including 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 and SWMP. The web page shall also provide developers with all relevant post-construction requirements, design standards, checklists and/or other materials. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 8 Stormwater Education on Website The Town’s website has recently been updated to continue improving the quality and quantity of material present. The Stormwater Education 101 webpage is the primary gateway into the informational/educational material on the website. It mentions secondary Soil & Erosion 101 and Watershed Education webpages as well as a Yard Waste webpage. 1. Review website to determine if any new topics should be added 1. Permit Year 1-2 1. Website topics added (yes/no) 2. Maintain information on website and confirm links are up-to-date 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Website updates implemented (yes/no) 3. Update document repository as new material is developed and utilized 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Website documents added (yes/no) 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 9 Stormwater Hotline (Citizen reporting and questions) SeeClickFix and the phone number for the Public Works Department are both advertised online as good avenues for citizens to present questions or report issues. Additional communication opportunities will be available via social media. 1. Advertise and maintain means of communications 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Archived social media activity and number of calls 2. Evaluate and update mechanism for tracking citizen inquires and reports 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Assess call frequency and topics and document planned improvements 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 20 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements. The Town of Wake Forest will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and participation BMPs. Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Permit Ref. 3.3.1: Public Input Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 10 Stormwater Hotline (Program Input) As mentioned in the Public Outreach and Education Plan, SeeClickFix and direct phone to the Public Works Department at 919-435-9570, are the easiest avenues for citizens to report an issue. Other avenues for citizen input include public meetings and online/virtual document review. 1.See BMP No. 9 1. See BMP No. 9 1. See BMP No. 9 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 11 Solicit Feedback from Planning Board The Town of Wake Forest Stormwater Management Program shall present the SWMP and any stormwater-related ordinance updates to the planning board for review prior to final codification. 1. Present updates to the planning board 1. As needed 1. Review comments 2. Evaluate the potential need for additional citizen input and development of a citizen advisory committee or hosting public meetings 2. Permit Year 3 2. Evaluation of program and citizen input (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 12 Solicit Feedback Online Aside from soliciting feedback from the planning board, the Town posts proposed document updates online, for public review and comment. Recently, sections of the Town’s UDO and design standards have been updated to clearly address the topics 1. Establish document update and review platform. 1. Permit year 1 1. Report the date of the documentation publication. 2. Maintain the webpage housing the documents. 2. Permit year 1-5 2. Record the date the webpage is reviewed and updated as well as what updates were made. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 21 Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs covered by the NPDES MS4 stormwater program. 3. Establish a webpage which can monitor public engagement. 3. Permit year 1-5 3. Exposure statistics and review comments 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 13 Adopt-a-stream Volunteer Program As advertised on the Town’s website the Adopt-a-stream program includes a few options for public involvement and participation. • Option A: A group can volunteer to visit a stream monthly, to observe algae, insect life, stream stability, appearance of water, odor, and stream flow. All required gear and training will be provided by the Town. • Option B: An adoption of this nature primarily focuses on litter collection, bagging trash, and reporting it to be collected. Stream cleanups should be conducted twice per year. • Option C: Other volunteer opportunities are single-event commitments such as stream repair planting or storm drain stenciling. Again, the Town provides all the required supplies and instruction. Stream segments available for adoption are listed on the Town’s website, as well as blank agreement and waiver forms. 1. Identify public hydrologic features to be managed by volunteers. 1. Permit Year 1 1. Potential areas identified? (yes/no) 2. Monitor Adopt-a- Stream activities to ensure volunteer commitments are being upheld. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Report status (yes/no) 3. Revise offered programs in accordance with participation rates and public interest 3. Permit Year 4 3. Motives to adjust offerings (yes/no) 4. Ensure proper staff training and publicly available guidance to promote safe and effective program operation 4. Permit Year 1-5 4. Volunteer waivers, staff training (yes/no) 5. Document achievements and progress (length of stream cleaned, amount of trash collected, and number of events/volunteers) 5. Permit Year 1-5 5. Event statistics 14 Residential WQ Improvements Program The Town offers educational/technical support for installation of small water quality 1. Develop/review educational material and type of water quality improvements addressed. 1. Permit Year 1 1. Materials and Guidance developed (yes/no) DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 22 Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs improvements such as rain gardens or backyard stream repair 2. Advertise the program and actively promote available guidance as well as providing supplemental technical assistance when requested. 2. Permit Year 2-5 2. Number of inquiries and installed improvements. 3. Revise program scope and topics in response to public interest 3. Permit Year 3 3. Adjustments made (yes/no) 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 23 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM The Town of Wake Forest will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit discharge detection and elimination BMPs. Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit Ref. 3.4.1: MS4 Map Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater discharges. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 15 MS4 Map and List of Outfalls The Town maintains and updates the Stormwater System Map using GIS. Using the GIS database, the number of major outfalls can be provided as well as their characteristics, such as outfall structure type, receiving streams, and drainage areas. 1. Maintain up-to-date GIS database 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Data up-to-date (yes/no) 2. Maintain list of outfalls, particularly “major” outfalls 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. List up-to-date (yes/no) 3. Add supplemental information including DA and receiving stream name 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Revisions made (yes/no) 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 16 MS4 Mapping Updates – New Data Incorporation Additional updates will be implemented to facilitate inspections, tracking, and site assessment. Updates to standard procedures will also facilitate incorporation of new as-built information. 1. Evaluate inspection system and improve connectivity to GIS data for efficiency and accuracy of reporting 1. Permit Year 3-5 1. System/inspection process updates 2. Revise procedures for contractors to submit as- built date for incorporation 2. Permit Year 1-3 2. Procedure revisions 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4, including enforcement procedures and actions. A B C D DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 24 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs BMP No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 17 IDDE Regulatory Mechanisms The Town maintains IDDE regulatory mechanisms and enforcement starting in Section 32- 444. The Town continues to utilize and enforce the existing ordinances as part of the NPDES MS4 permit and stormwater management plan. 1. Review and update UDO as needed to continue efficient enforcement 1. Permit Year 2 1. UDO reviewed (yes/no) 2. Assess the nature, location, and type of infractions to better clarify requirements in the UDO 2. Permit Year 2 2. UDO reviewed (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 18 IDDE Violation Tracking The Town’s inspection systems will be utilized by the stormwater department to track each Notice of Violation (NOV). The observations will contain the date and address of each NOV and will allow the Town to keep track of first-time violators or repeat offenders and make sure the appropriate measures are established. 1. Train new staff as needed regarding the implementation of the inspection system and documentation of violations. 1. As needed 1. Training logs 2. Develop/adjust list of priority areas and repeat offenders. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Up-to-date priority list and criteria (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.4.3: IDDE Plan Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to: a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections, c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources, d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 25 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs 19 IDDE Monitoring Plan Review and update the IDDE plan as needed. The plan includes an explanation of the inspection process which utilizes New World inspection forms. 1. Assess program efficacy and any obstacles 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Program assessment (yes/no) 2. Review and update IDDE plan according to item “1.” above 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. IDDE plan updates (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 20 IDDE Inspections and Data Collection Implement the IDDE plan, as described above. While collecting data for the stormwater system inventory, structures are inspected for dry weather flows. If flowing water is present, water quality will be sampled if there is an indication of illicit discharge (color, odor, volume). All major outfalls will be inspected at least once within the 5-year permit term. 1. Inspect stormwater outfalls during dry weather and note any water quality issues 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Inspection reports 2. Train staff as needed to ensure procedures are properly and consistently implemented 2. As needed 2. Training logs 3. Ensure new as-built data is collected and new outfalls are added to inspection schedule 3. As needed 3. New as-built data incorporated into GIS database out inspection list (yes/no) 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 21 IDDE Priority Areas List Priority areas will also be inspected frequently for first time or repeat illicit discharges. Priority areas present higher potential for spills, leaks, or illicit discharges. Priority areas that fit that description, and are currently monitored, include but are not limited to transportation facilities, commercial facilities, industrial facilities, institutional facilities, municipal operations, areas with older sewer infrastructure, and areas previously identified with illicit discharges. 1. Update and maintain list of priority outfalls based on land use and prior findings 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Updated list of priority areas (yes/no) 2. Update procedures to facilitate ease of identification and progress tracking for repeat offenders 2. Permit Year 3 2. Review of procedures (yes/no) 3. Inspect a point along the system in priority areas at least twice per permit period. 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Inspection reports from priority areas 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 26 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit Ref. 3.4.4: IDDE Tracking Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 22 IDDE Tracking and Documentation The Town utilizes SeeClickFix in order to track external reports of non- stormwater discharges. Prior/past occurrences are currently documented in a standard folder structure. A dashboard is being developed to track violations along with location data. This will facilitate identification of repeat offenders and scheduling inspections. 1. Develop dashboard to document IDDE occurrences with associated spatial data 1. Permit Year 1 & 2 1. Dashboard created and implemented (yes/no) 2. Assess reports of illicit discharges and use trends to update list of priority areas and inspection schedule. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Program assessment and change in procedure (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training shall include how to identify and report illicit discharges, illicit connections, illegal dumping and spills. Each staff training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and number of staff participating. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 23 General Staff Training – IDDE/Spill Response Public works employees will be trained to identify and report potential illicit discharges as well as for spill response. Each of the Spill Response Plans will be referenced during training so that staff will become familiar with its procedures prior to utilizing the plan in a real scenario. 1. Train staff regarding basic illicit discharge identification and reporting 1. Permit Year 2 & 4 1. Training material/logs 2. Adjust training according to assessment of program 2. Permit Year 4 2. Training material updates 3. Train staff regarding proper spill response 3. Permit Year 2 & 4 3. Training material/logs 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Stormwater Staff Training – IDDE/Spill Response DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 27 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs 24 Stormwater employees will be trained to respond to illicit discharge or spill reports. Training will occur twice per permit period and will cover the basics of how to recognize and report an illicit discharge. 1. Train staff regarding IDDE/Spill response, tracking, and documentation 1. Permit Year 2 & 4 1. Training material/logs 2. Adjust training according to assessment of program 2. Permit Year 4 2. Training material updates 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained personnel. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 25 IDDE Educational Material An Illicit discharge detection and spill response handout has been created to inform citizens and employees on the differences between illicit discharges, illicit connections, and spills. 1. Advertise and distribute material developed regarding IDDE 1. Permit Year 1-5 1.Documentation of ads, and exposure statistics 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 26 Public Reporting - IDDE The Town utilizes SeeClickFix on their website and mobile app to receive information from the public about a variety of concerns, including illicit discharge and spills. As a secondary option, citizens can contact the Town’s Stormwater staff directly. 1. Advertise reporting mechanisms to Town citizens 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Documentation of ads, and exposure statistics 2. Ensure staff are trained to provide accurate information and responses 2. As needed 2. Training occurred (yes/no) 3. Document all reports via SeeClickFix, New World or Email archives 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Documentation of reports and responses 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Public Reporting – IDDE (Social Media Ad) DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 28 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs 27 Social media will also be used to promote SeeClickFix and teach citizens how to report non- stormwater discharges. 1. Advertise and distribute material developed regarding IDDE 1. Permit Year 1-5 1.Documentation of ads, and exposure statistics 2. Respond to comments and inquiries to promote interaction between the town community and stormwater staff 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Documentation of social media activity 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 29 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the Town of Wake Forest relies upon the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 as a qualifying alternative program to meet a portion of the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for construction site runoff control measures. The SPCA requirements include reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre, and includes any construction activity that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more. Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program Permit Reference State or Local Program Name Legal Authority Implementing Entity Meets Whole or Part of Requirement 3.5.1 - 3.5.4 Town of Wake Forest Delegated SPCA Program* 15A NCAC Chapter 04 Town of Wake Forest Whole 3.5.1 - 3.5.4 State Implemented SPCA Program 15A NCAC Chapter 04 NCDEQ Whole 2 * The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at: https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/planning/udo/ch_12- erosion_flood_stormwater_watershed_amended_05-21-2019.pdf The Town of Wake Forest also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements. Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.5.5: Public Input Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 28 Public Reporting – EC Issues In conjunction with the Town’s Public Outreach and Education strategy, two options will be maintained and advertised for citizens to report observations relating to sediment control issues. Listed on the Town’s website under the heading “What should I do if I see sediment”, is a phone number for Carrie Mitchell (Environmental Engineer) as well as the Town’s SeeClickFix website. SeeClickFix 1. Advertise both SeeClickFix and direct phone options for reporting 1. Permit Years 1-5 1. Number of reports, and exposure statistics to advertisement 2.Receive and document phone calls and reports 2. Permit Years 1-5 2. Documentation of Citizen reports 3. Evaluate and update system for receiving citizen reports to improve efficiency and efficacy 3. Permit Years 3-4 3. Changes to reporting/documentation procedures (yes/no) 4. 4. 4. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 30 Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs can be viewed by internal staff via the software portal. 5. 5. 5. 29 Staff Training – EC Report Response Train municipal staff who receive calls from the public on the protocols for referral and tracking of construction site runoff control complaints. 1. Train municipal staff on proper handling of construction site runoff control complaints. 1. As needed 1. Document and report number of staff trained, training date(s) and topics covered. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.5.6: Waste Management Measures to require 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 impact to water quality. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 30 Construction Site Waste Management Aside from sediment, the Town’s stormwater management program is focused on the proper management of other potential pollutants. The proper management of construction site wastes is mandated by NC permit NCG01. The Town’s UDO references the permit language, Section F in particular. Proper handling of these wastes will be monitored via construction site inspections, as well as public observation and reporting. 1. Review and update the UDO according to inspection results 1. Permit Year 4 1. UDO updates (yes/no) 2. Train staff to notice, document, and promote correction of improper handling of construction site wastes 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Training log 3. Evaluate opportunities for contractor education if handling of wastes is a significant/common issue 3. Permit Year 3-4 3. Training material developed and distributed (yes/no) 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 31 PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, that are located within the Town of Wake Forest and discharge into the MS4. These elements are designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community and ensure adequate long- term operation and maintenance of SCMs. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the Town of Wake Forest implements the following State post-construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post-construction site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where they are implemented. Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program State QAP Name State Requirements Local Ordinance / Regulatory Mechanism Reference Water Supply Watershed (WS-II) 15A NCAC 2B .0620 - .0624 TofWF UDO: 12.6 Water Supply Watershed (WS-IV) 15A NCAC 2B .0620 - .0624 TofWF UDO: 12.6 Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy 15A NCAC 2B .0235 TofWF UDO: 12.5 & 12.7 Neuse River Basin Nutrient Management Strategy (NMS) (Future) 15A NCAC 02B .0711 Future Updates to TofWF UDO: 12 Universal Stormwater Management Program 15A NCAC 2H .1020 TofWF UDO: 12.5 Falls Reservoir Water Supply Nutrient Strategy: Stormwater Management for New Development 15A NCAC 02B .0277 TofWF UDO: 12.5 - 12.6 High Quality Waters (HQW) in Non- Coastal Counties 15A NCAC 02H .1021 TofWF UDO: 12.5 - 12.6 DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 32 2 A map highlighting the extents of the Smith Creek Water Supply Watershed (WS-II) as well as the Neuse River, Falls Lake, Horse Creek and Richland Creek Water Supply Watersheds (WS-IV) is too large for inclusion in the body of this report, but is attached as Appendix A. Note that the map includes other overlay districts and references requirements beyond the Water Supply Watersheds. The map is managed and updated with the Town’s UDO, prior to review and approval by the State. The Town of Wake Forest has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post-construction program requirements. These existing requirements are codified in local ordinance(s), and implementation is further defined in guidance, manuals and/or standard operating procedure(s) as summarized in Table 19 below. Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements Permit Requirements for Plan Review and Approval Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2(a) Authority TofWF UDO: 1.1 7/16/2013 3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c) Federal, State & Local Projects TofWF UDO: 12.5 7/16/2013 3.6.3(b) Plan Review TofWF MSSD: 2.2 7/16/2013 3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9, “O&M Legal Agreement” 12/3/2020 & 3/27/14 3.6.3(d) O&M Plan TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9 7/16/2013 & 3/27/14 3.6.3(e) Deed Restrictions/Covenants TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9, “O&M Legal Agreement” 7/16/2013 & 3/27/14 3.6.3(f) Access Easements TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9 7/16/2013 & 3/27/14 Nutrient Calculation (To be added in the future) TBD Nutrient Offset (To be added in the future) TBD Permit Requirements for Inspections and Enforcement Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2(b) Documentation TofWF UDO: 12.5.6 7/16/2013 3.6.2(c) Right of Entry TofWF UDO: 12.5.6 7/16/2013 3.6.4(a) Pre-CO Inspections TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9, “O&M Legal Agreement” 7/16/2013 & 3/27/14 3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9 7/16/2013 & 3/27/14 3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9, “O&M Legal Agreement” 7/16/2013 & 3/27/14 3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections (To be added in the future) TBD 3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional TofWF UDO: 12.5.6, MSSD 2.9, “O&M Legal Agreement” 7/16/2013 & 3/27/14 Permit Requirements for Fecal Coliform Reduction Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.6(a) Pet Waste TofWF Municode: 32-434, website 5/23/2012 3.6.6(b) On-Site Domestic Wastewater Treatment TofWF Municode: 32-434, website 5/23/2012 DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 33 The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below. Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post-Construction Reporting Requirements Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) including appropriate information to accurately describe progress, status, and results. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 31 Standard Reporting Implement standardized tracking, documentation, inspections and reporting mechanisms to compile appropriate data for the annual self- assessment process. Data shall be provided for each Post-Construction/ Qualifying Alternative Program being implemented as listed in Tables 18 and 19. 1. Track number of low density and high density plan reviews performed. 1. Continuously Permit Years 1-5 1. Number of plan reviews performed for low density and high density. 2. Track number of low density and high density plans approved. 2. Continuously Permit Years 1-5 2. Number of plan approvals issued for low density and high density. 3. Maintain a current inventory of low density projects and constructed SCMs including SCM type or low density acreage, location and last inspection date. 3. Continuously Permit Years 1-5 3. Summary of number and type of SCMs added to the inventory; and number and acreage of low density projects constructed. 4. Track number of SCM inspections performed. 4. Continuously Permit Years 1-5 4. Number of SCM inspections. 5. Track number of low density inspections performed. 5. Continuously Permit Years 1-5 5. Number of low density projects inspected. 6. Track number and type of enforcement actions taken. 6. Continuously Permit Years 1-5 6. Number of enforcement actions issued. 32 Standard Nutrient Management Strategy Reporting Implement standardized tracking, documentation, inspections and reporting mechanisms to compile appropriate data for the annual self- assessment process. 1. Track number of NMS-subject plan reviews performed in the past year. 1. Permit Year 2-5 1. Number of NMS- subject plan reviews performed in the past year. 2. Track number of NMS-subject plans approved in past year. 2. Permit Year 2-5 2. Number of plan approvals issued for NMS-subject developments in the past year. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 34 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs 3. Maintain a current inventory of developments and lots with BUA limits and constructed SCMs including SCM type or location, and last inspection date 3. Permit Year 2-5 3. Summary of number and type of SCMs added to the inventory in the past year; and number of developments with BUA limits added to inventory in the past year. 4. Track number of post- construction SCM inspections performed in the past year. 4. Permit Year 2-5 4. Number of post- construction SCM inspections in the past year. 5. Track number and type of construction- phase stormwater inspections performed. 5. Permit Year 3-5 5. Number and type of construction-phase stormwater inspections. 33 Data Used in Nutrient Calculations Input data used for the calculation of nutrient export and reduction by SCMs for all development sites subject to 0711will be collected for the year and submitted as an appendix for the Local Program’s Annual Report. 1. Track and compile number of NMS-subject plan reviews performed in the past year. 1. Permit Year 2-5 1. Nutrient calculation input data for all developments and expansions subject to the Neuse Stormwater Rule submitted to NCDEQ by October 30 of each year. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) Measures to develop, implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the QAP state program requirements. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 34 QAP for WSW (WS-II and WS-IV) Implement and enforce state program for Water Supply Watersheds (WS-II and WS-IV) 1. Review UDO to confirm consistency with WSW requirements 1. Permit Year 2 & 4 1. UDO reviewed (yes/no) 2. Denote and track number of plans reviewed in each WSW 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Number of reviews (approved) DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 35 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs 3. 3. 3. 35 QAP for Neuse NSW Strategy Implement and enforce state program for the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy 1. Develop draft version of UDO to meet new requirements for the future Neuse NSW Strategy 1. Permit Year 1 1. UDO reviewed (yes/no) 2. Submit draft version of UDO with future Neuse NSW Strategy for review to NCDWR 2. Permit Year 1 2. Draft UDO submitted (yes/no) 3. Present revised UDO to BOC for approval 3. Permit Year 2 3. Revised UDO accepted (yes/no) 36 QAP for Universal Stormwater Management Implement and enforce state program for Universal Stormwater Management 1. Review UDO to confirm consistency with universal stormwater management requirements 1. Permit Year 2 & 4 1. UDO reviewed (yes/no) 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 37 QAP for Falls Reservoir Implement and enforce state program for the Falls Reservoir Water Supply Nutrient Strategy for New Development 1. Review UDO to confirm consistency with universal stormwater management requirements 1. Permit Year 2 & 4 1. UDO reviewed (yes/no) 2 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 38 QAP for High Quality Waters (Non-Coastal) Implement and enforce state program for non-coastal High-Quality Waters 1. Review UDO to confirm consistency with universal stormwater management requirements 1. Permit Year 2 & 4 1. UDO reviewed (yes/no) 2 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 36 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.6.2: Legal Authority Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) 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, and (c) 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 with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references provided in Table 19. Permit Ref. 3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Require Federal, State, and local government projects to comply with Post-Construction Program requirements throughout the entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, and sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale for compliance with 15A NCAC 02H .1017 and the qualifying alternative programs that apply within your jurisdiction, (c) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Agreement that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(12), (d) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Plan that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13), (e) Ensure that each project has recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants, that require the project to be maintained consistent with approved plans, and (f) Ensure that each SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in a permanent recorded easement per 15A NCAC 02H 1050 (9) and (10). BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references provided in Table 19.] Permit Ref. 3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post- construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s), (b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 37 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs 39 Low-density Project Inspections Evaluate UDO and update as needed to include requirements for inspection of low-density projects. 1. Evaluate and revise UDO 1. Permit Year 1 & 2 1. Updated UDO (yes/no) 2. Conduct inspections of low-density projects (once per permit cycle) 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Inspection reports 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.6.5: Documentation Measures to maintain adequate documentation and standardized inspection and tracking mechanisms to: (a) Maintain an inventory of post-construction SCMs and low-density projects, (b) Document, track and maintain records of inspections and enforcement actions. Tracking shall include the ability to identify chronic violators, and (c) Make available to developers all relevant ordinances, post-construction requirements, design standards, checklists, and/or other materials. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 40 SCM Inventory (Private and Town-Owned) Maintain an inventory of private and municipal SCMs which have been permitted and constructed within the jurisdiction of Wake Forest. The inventory should include location and a basic facility description, as well as a link or connect to as-built information. 1. Maintain and update inventory of SCMs 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Updated inventory (yes/no) 2. Ensure inclusion of as- built information or a general site description 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Inclusion of as-built information and general site description (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 41 SCM Inspection and Maintenance Documentation Annual inspections and certification are required for all SCMs. Inspection reports should include a statement that routine maintenance has been conducted, and any non-routine maintenance needs are listed on the inspection report. According to the template agreement, all annual reports are due to the Town by August 15. Additionally, all records of inspection, maintenance, and repairs shall be kept on file for at least 5 years, for each SCM. 1. Collect and review inspections for all SCMs 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Number of inspections reviewed 2. Train staff to conduct inspection reviews 2. As needed 2. Training occurred (yes/no) 3. Ensure maintenance has been completed in compliance with the relevant O&M agreement 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Maintenance reports and certifications 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 38 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs 42 SCM Resources for Developers and Owners The Town has recently created a new webpage dedicated specifically to Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs). A link has been provided to a template O&M agreement. 1. Update, and maintain materials provided online 1. As needed 1. Materials updated (yes/no) 2. Add information as needed based on trends observed within the inspection/maintenance process 2. As needed 2. Materials added (yes/no) 3. Solicit feedback from developers and owners regarding process challenges 3. Permit Year 3 3. Feedback received and documented 4. Update resources to reflect revised Neuse Rules and Nutrient Accounting 4. Permit Year 2 4. Resources added (yes/no) 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H .1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on-site domestic wastewater treatment system component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of such systems. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 43 Pet Waste Management Highlight pet waste as an illicit discharge and potential source of stormwater pollution. Promote proper disposal of pet waste and educational material for the general public. 1. Maintain language in the town code regarding pet waste 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Updated town codes 2. Maintain pet waste stations at dog parks and other key locations 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Number of waste stations and collection schedule 3. Include material regarding pet waste on the Town’s website 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. New material added to website 4. Address pet waste in social media outreach 4. Permit Year 1-5 4. Post made (yes/no) 5. 5. 5. 44 Advertise Best Practices and County Guidelines for Septic Systems Promote Wake County’s educational efforts for proper septic system maintenance and permitting. Provide links and educational information on 1. Update the Town’s website with information linking to Wake County septic system permitting. 1. Permit Year 1 1. Website update (yes/no) DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 39 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs the Town’s website for our residents with septic systems. 2. Maintain website information to ensure no broken links occur. 2. Permit Year 2-5 2. Website maintained (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 40 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the Town of Wake Forest municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as parks and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and municipal storm sewer system maintenance. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs: 1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program 2. Spill Response Program 3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program 4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program 5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program 6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program 7. Pavement Management Program The Town of Wake Forest will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program. Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on general stormwater awareness and implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 45 List of Municipal Facilities Maintain a list of municipally owned facilities, which have the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The facilities are prioritized according the scope of the facility. 1. Review list of current municipal facilities to ensure accuracy. 1. Permit Year 1 1. Reviewed list of facilities (yes/no) 2. Update list and prioritization as facilities are added or changed. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Updated list and archived changes (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 41 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 46 Municipal Facility Stormwater Plans Develop and maintain stormwater pollution prevention plans for municipal facilities relative to their potential for generating polluted runoff. 1. Develop new plans as needed for new or changed facilities 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. New plans (yes/no) 2. Update plans for any changes 2. Continuously Permit Year 1-5 2. Documented plan updates 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 47 Annual Town Facility Evaluation Evaluate facilities at least once per permit cycle to ensure compliance with their relevant stormwater plan. Train staff to conduct these inspections and to remedy any negative observations from the annual assessment. 1. Evaluate facilities once per permit cycle for compliance with the relevant facility stormwater plan 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Evaluation reports 2. Train staff to conduct evaluations 2. As needed 2. Training log/ documentation 3. Work with staff to remedy negative observations 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Training log or facility changes 4. Conduct routine monthly inspections to ensure adequate upkeep 4. Permit Year 1-5 4. report documentation 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.7.2: Spill Response Program Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response procedures. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 48 Spill Response Plan Maintain a spill response plan for municipal facilities which can be attached to facility stormwater plans and references staff training, safety data sheets, and onsite spill kits. 1. Update spill response plan and list of safety data sheets as needed. 1. As needed 1. Update plans (yes/no) 2. Ensure training is sufficient to make employees aware of the plan. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Training logs 3. Ensure fire department staff are trained to respond to larger spills 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Training logs 4. 4. 4. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 42 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 5. 5. 5. 49 Staff Training – Spill Response Provide training for internal staff and promote awareness for the general public regarding proper spill response outside of municipal facilities. 1. Include general spill response guidelines in general staff training. 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Training logs and material 2. Advertise spill response procedures to the general public. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Materials used to promote awareness and date of distribution 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 50 Inspect and Maintain Stormwater System Based on citizen complaints, or staff observations, inspect, clean, and maintain the Town’s stormwater system. Document hot spots, and track progress using the Town’s inspection system. 1. Review and update SOP for inspection and maintenance of storm system 1. Permit Year 1-2 1. Documentation of updated schedule 2. Implement SOP for inspection and maintenance 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Documentation of activity 3. Document hot spots and track history 3. Permit Year 1-5 3. Inspection reports and GIS summary of hot spots 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 51 Staff Training – ID and Report Stormwater System Issues Train all staff to be able to identify and report issues they might notice with the stormwater system. Train specific staff to conduct regular inspections and maintenance. 1. Train all staff to identify and report issues. 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Training assignments and attendance logs 2. Train specialized staff for inspection and maintenance. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Training assignments and attendance logs 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 43 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program Measures to manage municipally owned, operated, and/or maintained structural stormwater control measures (SCMs) that are installed for compliance with the permittee’s post-construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of SCMs, perform SCM inspections and maintenance, and shall establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 52 List of SCMs (with GIS component) Maintain an up to date list of municipally owned SCMs. Incorporate spatial data into GIS database. Document as-builts and descriptions of each facility. 1. Maintain list of Town- owned SCMs 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Updated list (yes/no) 2. Incorporate SCM locations into GIS 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Updated GIS database (yes/no) 3. Document as-builts and facility descriptions. 3. As needed 3. Accurate SCM information available (yes/no) 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 53 Inspect and Maintain Town-Owned SCMs Inspect town-owned SCMs and conduct maintenance in accordance with the same standards set for in the standard SCM O&M agreement for private facilities. Inspection staff should be trained and certified 1. Inspect SCMs annually. 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Inspection reports 2. Ensure/support training of SCM inspectors 2. As needed 2. Training logs and certification information 3. Conduct maintenance activities in compliance with O&M agreement. 3. As needed 3. Maintenance complete (yes/no) and timeframe 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and applicator certifications. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 54 Pesticide/Fertilizer Application Certification Ensure internal staff and external suppliers are properly trained or licensed to utilize fertilizers and herbicides. 1. Provide training for internal staff 1. Permit Year 1 & 3 1. Training logs 2. Require proof of training/certification from external suppliers. 2. As needed 2. Proof available (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 44 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permit Ref. 3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to staff, perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 55 Vehicle Maintenance Ensure vehicle maintenance and cleaning is included in the stormwater plans for municipal facilities. Locations for maintenance activities will be reviewed during the annual assessment to ensure proper practices are in place. Train staff to implement proper procedure. 1. Review and updated facility plans to cover vehicle maintenance. 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Plans up-to-date (yes/no) 2. Document findings in annual assessment. 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Documentation of assessment findings 3. Ensure staff is trained to implement proper procedure. 3. As needed 3. New staff training logs 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 56 Spill Response Equipment Maintenance Maintain spill kits, oil water separators, and other preventative measures as needed. 1. Ensure all kits and practices are in working order as part of annual assessment. 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Documentation of assessment findings 2. Maintain or replace practices as needed 2. As needed 2. Documentation of replacement or maintenance 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000467 SWMP Town of Wake Forest 12/03/2020 Page 45 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.7: Pavement Management Program Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the permittee’s corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid pollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 57 Town Streets/Parking Inventory An inventory of all Town-owned streets and parking lots is maintained. As-built information is required for new development to ensure that the inventory is up-to-date. 1. Maintain inventory of streets and parking areas 1. Permit Year 1-5 1. Up-to-date inventory (yes/no/status) 2. Establish efficient process for incorporating new facilities 2. Permit Year 1-2 2. New procedure established and advertised (yes/no) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 58 Street Sweeping Town-owned streets and parking areas will be swept routinely according to the current maintenance schedule 1. Evaluate current sweeping schedule and determine a feasible interval (monthly or bimonthly) 1. Permit Year 3 1. Updated schedule 2.Sweep streets according to the developed schedule 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Maintained street sweeping log 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 59 Leaf Collection Collect leaves seasonally to prevent washing into storm drain system. 1. Evaluate current collection schedule and determine a feasible interval/frequency 1. Permit Year 3 1. Updated schedule 2. Collect leafy debris according to the developed schedule 2. Permit Year 1-5 2. Maintained collection log 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5.