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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000429_MS4 Annual Report (2022-23 FY)_20230831 QUESTION_NUMBER QUESTION ANSWER_TYPE SW100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION Bold label SW100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage The City of Gastonia SW100060 Jurisdictional Area(square miles) 52.2 SW100070 Population Permanent 81,161 SW100080 Population Seasonal(if available) Unknown SW100110 RPE/MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION Bold label SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area(square miles) 52.2 SW100130 River Basin(s) Catawba River Basin SW100150 Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities Label SW100160 Residential 8% SW100170 Commercial 11% SW 100180 Industrial 3% SW100190 Open Space 78% SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets,pipes,ditches,and open channels? Yes-Partial(some areas need more information) SW100220 Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located? Yes SW100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS Bold label SW100270 Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area.The web sites and resource contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need.Storm water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water resourcc Label SW100280 River Basin Label SW100283 Program 1 Underline label SW100290 Receiving Stream Name Catawba River SW100300 Stream Segment Catawba Creek SW100310 Water Quality Classificatio C SW100320 Use Support Rating Option(check box or radio button) SW100325 TMDL No SW100331 Program 2 Underline label SW100332 Receiving Stream Name Catawba River SW100333 Stream Segment Crowders Creek SW100334 Water Quality Classification C SW100335 Use Support Rating Option(check box or radio button) SW100336 TMDL No SW100337 Program 3 Underline label SW100338 Receiving Stream Name Catawba River SW100339 Stream Segment Duharts Creek SW10033A Water Quality Classification WS-V SW10033B Use Support Rating Option(check box or radio button) SW10033C TMDL No SW10033D Program 4 Underline label SW100400 Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4 jurisdictional area.Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map.Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an unnamed tribut Label SW10033E Receiving Stream Name Catawba River SW10033F Stream Segment Long Creek SW10033G Water Quality Classification C SW10033H Use Support Rating Option(check box or radio button) SW100331 TMDL No SW100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy No SW100350 Local Water Supply Watershed Program No SW100360 Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program Yes SW100370 CAMA Land Use Plan No SW100440 River basin you are in:http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm Label SW100450 Stream Index Numbers:http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html Label SW100460 Water Quality Classifications:http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html Label SW100470 Basinwide Water Quality Plans:http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html Label SW100480 303(d)List:http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.html Label SW100490 CO-PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION(Complete this section only if co-permitting) Bold label SW100500 Do you co-permit with a permitted Phase I entity? No SW 100510 If so,provide the name of that entity: NA SW100550 Other Entity NA SW100560 Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees? NA SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS Bold label SW100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations? Yes SW100590 If yes,identify each entity and the element they will be implementing Gaston County SW100600 Name of Entity Measure 4-Construction Site Runoff Control SW100610 Element they will implement Plan Reviews and Enforcement SW100620 Contact Person Joseph Alm SW100630 Contact Address 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway,Dallas NC 28034 SW100640 Contact Telephone Number 704-922-2157 SW100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? Yes SW100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS Bold label SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number(s)issued to the permittee NCS000429 SW100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION Bold label SW100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. Label 5W100940 Name Danon Lawson SW100950 Title Stormwater Utility Administrator 5W100960 Street Address 1300 N.Broad St SW100970 PO Box PO Box SW100980 City Gastonia SW100990 State NC SW101000 Zip 28054 SW101010 Telephone 704-869-1013 SW101020 Fax Fax SW101030 E-Mail danon.lawson@Rastonianc.aov SW101040 Permittee's Website https://gastonianc.gov/stormwater-customer-service. SW101050 BMPs Bold label SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs? No SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs? No 5W 101080 If yes,please provide a BMP description,measurable goal,and implementation schedule for each new or amended BMP.Requires a separate submittal to DEQ. Label SW101460 Permitting Information Bold and underlined label SW101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization? Yes SW101570 Contract Operations Bold and underlined label 5W101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations(i.e.,Transit Authorities,Pesticide Application,Construction Projects,Street Washing,Maintenance of right-a-ways,GIS Mapping,Monitoring,Stream Restorations,Litter or Solid Waste Pickup,Recycling,Household Waste)? No-Partial SW1- Public Education and Outreach Bold and underlined label SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,the frequency of the BMP,the measurable goals for each BMP,the implementation schedule,and the responsible person or position for implementation? No-Partial-We rely heavily on Keep Gastonia Beautif SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts(including commercial,industrial and institutional entities)and why those target audiences were selected? Yes 5W101720 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's public education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue? Yes SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'ls outreach program(i.e.,how the permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become involved in t Yes SW101750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups?Instead of developing its own materials,the permittee may rely on state-supplied Public Education and Outreach materials,as available,when implementing its own program. Yes Partial(Target Audience to expand in the future w SW 101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics: Label SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste No SW101780 Pet Waste Yes SW101790 Septic Systems No SW101800 Lawn and Gardening Yes SW101810 Vehicle Washing Yes SW101820 Erosion Yes SW101830 Stream Buffers Yes SW101840 Flooding Yes SW101850 Litter Yes SW101860 List any additional topics not identified above. Restaurant F.O.G.disposal SW101870 Does the permittee outreach program include: Label SW101880 Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs? Yes SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events(i.e.,Information booth at festivals and fairs)? Yes SW101900 Distributing printed educational material to business/industry? No-looking to expand this in 2024 with partnership s SW101910 Presentations to local community groups? No-looking to expand this in 2024 with partnership v., SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools? Yes SW101930 Local TV or radio spots? Yes-Tied to Regional Stormwater Partnership SW101940 Print Media-Ads/Articles/Newsletters? No SW101950 Posters? No-looking to expand this in 2024 with partnership v SW101960 Storm drain stenciling Yes SW101970 Other environmental education programs(i.e.,Designate a"Keep SW Clean"month)? Yes-River Clean Up SW101980 Workshops Yes-Partner with Gaston County Erosion Control Anm SW101990 Stream basin signage? Yes SW102000 Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater,information on water quality,stormwater projects and activities,and ways to contact stormwater management program staff? Partial-looking to improve this in 2024 with partners SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater,information on water quality,stormwater projects and activities,and ways to contact stormwater management program staff? No SW102060 Classroom Outreach Label SW102070 The number of educational materials distributed to schools. 700 SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 3 SW102090 The number of students that participate in municipal-sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 0 SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers. 0 SW102110 The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools,classes,or students participating in storm water education. 0 SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum. Unknown SW102130 Displays,Signs,Presentations,Welcome Packets,and Pamphlets Label SW102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings. 1 SW102160 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet. 500 SW102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm-water-related information. 0 SW102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages. 0 SW102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings. 0 SW102200 Commercial Outreach Label SW102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators. 0 SW102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program. 0 SW102310 Pet Waste Management Label SW102320 The number of"clean up after your pet"signs posted in parks and neighborhoods. 30 SW102330 The number of dog-walking designated areas in parks. 0 SW102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores. 0 SW102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners. 0 SW102360 Promotional Giveaways Label SW102370 The number of items given out. 530 SW102380 The number of events attended(to give out items). 2 SW102390 The number of partnerships for promotions(radio,TV,Businesses). 1 5W102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Label SW102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days. 0-Hazardous Waste operated through Gaston County SW102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners. 0-HOA Outreach Program slated for 2024 SW102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses. 0- SW102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged 2-Information printed in spanish for non-english spez SW102450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages. 42000 SW102460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages. 0 SW102470 The number of partnerships established with minority organizations. 0 SW102480 The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods. 0 SW102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods. 0 SW102540 Using the Media Label SW102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV. 65750 SW102560 The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising. 4 SW102570 The number of stormwater related articles published. 0 SW102580 Water Conservation for Home Owners Label SW102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities. 1 SW102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bills. 42000 SW102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is delivered. 0 SW102620 Public Involvement and Participation Bold and underlined label SW102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,the frequency of the BMP,the measurable goals for each BMP,the implementation schedule,and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW102640 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public involvement program,including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged? No-Not ethnic or economic specific SW102650 Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups,including commercial and industrial businesses,trade associations,environmental groups,homeowners associations,and educational organizations,among others. Label SW102660 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types of public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to educz Yes-Partial(some areas need more information) SW102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program through: Label SW102680 Public Hearings,stakeholder meetings,or other meetings? Yes SW102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee(or similar advisory group)? Yes SW102700 Stream clean-up events? Yes SW102710 Adopt-a-stream,Adopt-a-drain,Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail program? No SW102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs? No SW102730 A stormwater hotline? Yes SW102740 Volunteer monitoring programs? No SW102750 Storm drain stenciling? Yes SW102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program? Yes-Participation in Conjuntion with Keep Gastonia B SW102770 Regional workshops? Yes SW102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys? No SW102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program? Yes SW102830 Adopt-A-Stream Program Label SW102840 The number of participants in Adopt-A-Stream,Adopt-a-drain,Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail programs. 0 SW102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt-A-Stream,Adopt-a-drain,Adopt-a-highway or Adopt-a-trail volunteers(in tons). 0 SW102860 Surveys Label SW102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys. 0 SW102880 The number of completed surveys. 0 SW102890 Hotlines Label SW102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s). 652 SW102910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls. 580 SW102920 Reforestation Programs Label SW102930 The number of volunteer tree planters. 18 SW102940 The number of trees planted. 47 SW102950 The number of acres planted with trees. 1 SW102960 Public Hearings,stakeholder meetings,or other meetings Label SW102970 The number of meetings held. Integer SW102980 The number of attendees. Integer SW102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings. Integer SW103000 Storm Drain Stenciling Label SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled. 0 SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers. 0 SW103030 The number of drains stenciled. 0 SW103040 Stream Cleanup Label SW103050 The number of stream cleanups. 0-Annual Stream Clean up Cancelled due to weather SW103060 The number of cleanup participants. NA SW103070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts(in tons). NA SW103080 The number of stream miles cleaned. NA SW103090 Volunteer Monitoring Label SW103100 The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs. 0 SW103110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed(D-Daily,W-Weekly,B-Bimonthly,M-Monthly,Q-Quarterly and A-annually). 0 SW103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed. 0 SW103130 The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held. 0 SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data-collected by volunteers. 0 5W103150 Wetland Plantings Label SW103160 The acres of land planted. 0 SW103170 The number of volunteers that participated in planting. 0 SW103180 The number of planting events held. 0 SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Bold label SW103200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,the frequency of the BMP,the measurable goals for each BMP,the implementation schedule,and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW103210 Stormwater Map Label SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters? Yes SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas? Yes SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams? Yes SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls? Yes SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls. 4200 SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes? Yes SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures(e.g.,detention ponds and other structural BMPs? Yes SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs? Approx 800 SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete. 80% SW103340 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism(ordinance or other regulatory mechanism)the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the permittee chose that mechanism? No SW103350 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance(or other regulatory mechanism)is implemented? No SW103360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit discharges to the permittee's system,including discharges from illegal dumping and spills? Yes SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls and,at a minimum,must address the following: Label SW103380 Procedures for locating priority areas. Label SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge,including the specific techniques permittee will use to detect the location of the source. Label SW103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge. Label SW103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. Label SW103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water discharges or flows(i.e.,illicit discharges)only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4: No-(at this time the contributions are not significant SW103430 landscape irrigation; Label SW103440 water line flushing; Label SW103450 diverted stream flows; Label SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; Label SW103470 discharges from potable water sources; Label SW103480 air conditioning condensate(commercial/residential); Label SW103490 springs; Label SW103500 footing drains; Label SW103510 residential and charity car washing; Label SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; Label SW103530 rising groundwaters; Label SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater; Label SW103550 foundation drains; Label SW103560 irrigation waters(does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0200); Label SW103570 water from crawl space pumps; Label SW 103580 lawn watering; Label SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; Label SW103600 street wash water; Label SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting. Label SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional,incidental non-storm water discharges that will not be addressed as illicit discharges. Label SW103630 These non-storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected(based on information available to the permittees)to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System,because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing thes Label SW103640 Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on discharges and a provision prohibiting any individual non-storm water discharge that is determined to be contributing significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4? No SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges,"does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste? No-(though some work has been done with Sanitary l SW103700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges? Yes(via Stormwater Hotline,Stormwater Email) SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system? No SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program? No SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure,poster or other educational material development and distribution? No SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with the Health Department? No SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping,inspecting and cleaning inlets and outfalls? Yes SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illicit discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers? Yes SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer system? No SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program? No(This program is managed via Gaston County) SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections Label SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection. 2 SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens. 2 SW103880 The number of illicit connections found. 2 SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 2 SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals. 0 SW103910 Illegal Dumping Label SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens. 2 SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps. 0 SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit-out clean-ups completed. 2 SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections Label SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed. 0 SW103990 The number of high-risk connections prioritized. 0 SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses. 0 SW104010 The number of illicit connections found. 0 SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW104030 Recreational Sewage Label SW104040 The number of pump-out stations. 0 SW104050 The number of no-discharge areas created. 0 SW104060 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives. 0 SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping. 0 SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action. 0 SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows(SSO) Label SW104100 The number of overflows reported. 12 SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections. 0 SW104120 The number of sites repaired. 0 SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System Label SW104140 The number of rerouted connections. 0 SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed. 0 SW104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported. 0 SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found. 0 SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Bold label SW104200 Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources(DLR)Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development?(If no,go to SW104220) No SW104210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources(DLR)Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development,than the NCDENR Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements of the Constructii Label 5W104220 Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for private development requirements?(If no,go to 5W104300) Yes SW104230 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure,does the permittee conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control permit,issued by local government? No 5W104250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure,does the permittee report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local government? Yes SW104260 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure,does the permittee report unresolved concerns to the local government? Yes 5W104270 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure,does the permittee maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local government? Yes SW104300 Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment Control Program for private development?(If no go to SW104450) Yes 5W104310 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,the frequency of the BMP,the measurable goals for each BMP,the implementation schedule,and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW104320 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism(ordinance or other regulatory mechanism)the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and why the permittee chose that mechanism? Yes-Authority given to Local Government(Statute refi 5W104330 If permittee needs to develop this mechanism,the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a schedule to do so. Label SW104340 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s),including the review of pre-construction site plans,which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts? Yes 5W104350 The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee will identify certain sites for site plan review,if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated number and percentage of sites that will have pm-construction site plans reviewed. Label SW104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with the permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism,including the sanctions and enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance? Yes-Authority given to Local Government(Statute ref 5W104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permittee will use certain sanctions.Possible sanctions include non-monetary penalties(such a stop work orders),fines,bonding requirements,and/or permit denials for non-compliance. Label SW104380 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures,including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection? Yes-Authority given to Local Government(Statute refi 5W104430 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts? Yes-Authority given to Local Government(Statute refi SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program 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 impacts to water quality? No 5W104450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems? Yes-Authority given to Local Government(Statute refi SW104460 Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program.Publicize the procedures and contact information.The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other timely follow-up action.The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR,Division Label SW104470 Staff Training and Certification Label SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff. 4 5W104490 The number of trained staff inspectors. 2 SW104500 The number of certified staff inspectors. 2 SW104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee. 0 SW104520 Inspection and Enforcement Label SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre. 29 SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken. 14 SW104890 Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment Bold label SW104900 Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used,the frequency of the BMP,the measurable goals for each BMP,the implementation schedule,and the responsible person or position for implementation? Partial-(All SCMs are not recorded in SWMP,but resp SW104910 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects? Yes SW104920 The permittee's ordinances,and subsequent modifications,will be reviewed and approved by DWQ prior to implementation.The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will review performance under the ordinance(s).The reviews will occur,at a minimum,every five years. Regulated'Label SW104930 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term operation and maintenance(O&M)of BMPs? Yes SW104940 Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement between the permittee and another party,such as the post-development landowners or regional authorities. Yes SW105000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable? Yes-(Page 27) SW105010 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following: Label SW105020 Bioretention basins? Yes SW105030 Alternative pavers? No SW105040 Buffer zones? Yes SW105050 Dry ponds? Yes SW105060 Wet ponds? Yes SW105070 Alternatives to curb and gutter? No SW105080 Grass swales? Yes SW105090 Grassed filter strips? Yes SW105100 Green parking lots? No SW105110 In-line storage systems? No SW105120 Infiltration basins? No SW105130 Infiltration trenches? No SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets? Yes SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets? No SW105160 On-lot treatment? No SW105170 Open space design? No SW105180 Sand and organic filters? Yes SW105190 Porous pavement? No SW105200 Stormwater wetlands? Yes SW105210 Urban forestry? Yes SW105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program,in coordination with the County Health Department,ensure proper operation and maintenance of on-site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater? NA SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders? Yes-In conjunction with Gaston County as part of the SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance Label SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional? Yes-Awaiting Reorganization and staff hiring for 202i 5W105280 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities. 0-no inspections were preformed as we await hiring SW105290 The number of problems that were identified and remedied. NA SW105300 New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary Label SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post-construction stormwater control. 0-We are working on quantifying the number of sites SW105550 Evaluation of Post-construction Stormwater Management Program Measures Label SW105560 Model Practices:For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to the post-construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater management program,does the permittee's Post-construction Stormwater Management Program equal or exceed Label 5W105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopment projects as either a low density project or a high density project? Yes SW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria: Yes 5W105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24%built-upon area;and, Label SW105600 Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable? Label SW105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements: Yes SW105620 The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre-development and post-development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw-down time must be a minimum of 24 hours,but not more than 120 hours; Label SW105630 All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85%average annual removal of total suspended solids;and Label SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H.1008(c); Label 5W105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development(or redevelopment)consistent with the approved plans? No SW105660 Are all built-upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters? Yes 5W105670 Watershed Protection Plans:Has the Permittee developed,adopted,and implemented a comprehensive watershed protection plan to meet part,or all,of the requirements for post-construction stormwater management? No-(part of our 2024 Goals and objectives) SW105680 Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post-construction stormwater management model practices identified in(a).The programs are:the Water Supply Watershed protection programs Label 5W105690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan,use the model ordinance developed by the Commission,design its own post-construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards for best management practices,or incorporate the post-construction model pract Label SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters:Has the permittee developed,adopted,and implemented an ordinance(or similar regulatory mechanism)to ensure that the best management practices selected do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature? NA SW105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters Label SW105720 Has the permittee developed,adopted,and implemented an ordinance(or similar regulatory mechanism)to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected? No 5W105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application(fertilizer and organic nutrients)management program in the Post-construction Stormwater Management Program? No SW105740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management Program,the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. Label SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Bold label SW105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,the frequency of the BMP,the measurable goals for each BMP,the implementation schedule,and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes 5W105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and maintenance program? Yes SW105780 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4,including the permit nur Label SW105790 Municipal Operations include: Label SW105800 Transfer Station No SW105810 Fleet Maintenance Yes SW105820 Airport Yes SW105830 Animal Shelters No-County Owned(Recently relocated within City Lin SW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan Yes 5W105850 Water Plants No SW105860 Construction Debris Site Yes 5W105870 Transit Authority No SW105880 Public Works Operations Yes 5W105890 Prisons No-County Owned SW105900 Emergency Service Facilities No 5W105910 Fire Stations No SW105920 Landfills No 5W105930 Schools No SW105940 Parks Yes 5W105950 Waste Recycling Centers No SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations Yes 5W105970 Vehicle Wash Operations Yes SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations No 5W105990 Other: Text SW106000 In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping procedures,does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and op Gaston County Local Sediment and stormwater Work 5W106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing,available training materials the permittee plans to use? No SW106030 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities,maintenance schedules,and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the permittee's MS4? No 5W106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper disposal of waste removed from the permittee's M54 and the permittee's municipal operations,including dredge spoil,accumulated sediments,floatables,and other debris? No SW106110 Industrial Activities Label 5W106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated by the permittee? NA SW106130 Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit,and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions at the facilities. NA 5W106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program? No SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program? Yes 5W106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins,storm lines,and ditches? Yes SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs? No 5W106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities? Yes SW106210 City Facilities Inspections Label 5W106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling,storage and maintenance areas? Yes SW106230 Does the permittee inspect material storage areas(i.e.,storage areas for sand,salt,fertilizers,pesticides and other chemicals)? Yes 5W106240 Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls? Yes SW106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts? Yes-although this is on an as needed basis,we are no 5W106260 Does the permittee inspect swales/ditchs? Yes-although this is on an as needed basis,we are no SW106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins,inlets,and grates? Yes-although this is on an as needed basis,we are no 5W106280 Does the permittee inspect M54 pipes? Yes-although this is on an as needed basis,we are no SW106290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers? No 5W106300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds? Yes-although this is on an as needed basis,we are no SW106310 Does the permittee inspect parking lots? Yes-although this is on an as needed basis,we are no 5W106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces? No SW106330 The number of inspections conducted. UNK-at this time we are upgrading our asset manage SW106400 Automobile Maintenance Label SW106410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities. 21 5W106420 The number of sites rewarded as being a"clean site"under a rewards program. 0 SW106430 The number of spills reported. 2 5W106440 The number of educational materials distributed at garages,auto shops,and other automobile-related businesses. 0 SW106450 Hazardous Materials Storage Label 5W106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials. 4 SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units. 4 5W106480 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance. 0 SW106490 !Illegal Dumping Label SW106500 The number of"no dumping"signs posted. 480 SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed. 0 SW106520 The number of reports of illegal dumping received. 3 SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit-outs cleaned up. 12 SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots. 0 SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping. 0 SW106560 Landscape and Lawn Care,and Pest Control Label SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs. 0 SW106580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping,lawn care,and pest management techniques. 0 SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care. 0 SW106610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management. 0 SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning Label SW106630 The number of parking lots. 0 SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings. 280 SW106650 Pet Waste Label SW106660 The number of dog parks. 1 SW106670 The number of"pooper-scooper"stations installed 30 SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed. 0-planning for this outreach in 2024 SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage Label SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program. 1 SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application. 20 SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways(in tons). 0 SW106730 The quantity of alternative products used(in tons). 0 SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention Label SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities. 0 SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks,valves,pumps,pipes,and other equipment. 0 SW106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response. 37 SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high-risk facilities. 5 SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning Label SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly. 33 SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly. 19,976 inlets(as part of street sweeping inititive) SW106890 The amount of trash,sediment,and other pollutants removed during cleaning(in tons). 77 SW106900 Used Oil Recycling Label SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations. 3,335 SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations. 1-(Nobel Oil is the only vendor used) SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 21 SW106940 Vehicle Washing Label SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas. 9-(1 at fleet maintenance and 8 Fire Dept) SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects Bold label SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s). 2 SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s)created or staffed for the reporting year. 2 SW107000 Total annual budget(excluding Capital Improvement Projects)for the NPDES stormwater management program for the reporting year. $3,204,005.00 SW107010 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned. 8 SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active. 7 SW107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed. 7 SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year. $1,000,000 SW107050 Ordinance,Legal or Regulatory Authority Bold label SW107060 Illicit Discharge Detection&Elimination City of Gastonia Code of Ordinances-Sec 14-733 SW107070 Erosion&Sediment Control Gaston County Code of Ordinances-Sec 4-51;4-75 SW107080 Post-Development Stormwater Management City of Gastonia Code of Ordinances-Sec 14-740-741 SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance City of Gastonia Code of Ordinances-Section 14 SW107100 Unified Development Ordinance UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE City of GASTONI, SW107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance Unified Development Ordinance-Chapter 7-Section ' SW107120 Other: SWMPA Legal Authority SW107130 Other: SWMPA Legal Authority SW107140 Other: SWMPA Legal Authority