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Stormwater Management Plan
Town of China Grove
NCS000515
November 22, 2021
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CHINA GROVE
TORM WATER
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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the Town of China Grove,including all regulated
activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate
limits of Town of China Grove as of the date of this document.
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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
Storm drainage within the Town of China Grove consists of a network of pipes,ditches and open
channels,which were installed at different times by many different entities. The flow of storm water
travels through both public and privately maintained areas, and the level of improvements installed are the
option of the property owner. The overall drainage area is relatively small and is served by three major
creeks and numerous tributary streams. Therefore,the typical drainage path from overland flow to the
outfall is short.
The Town recently inventoried the conveyance system and prepared detailed maps of the entire system
within the Town's municipal boundary limits.
Existing stormwater piping: +24,000 feet of 8"to 48"diameter piping Stormwater inlets: +276 inlets
Outfalls or discharge points: +60(size from 12"to 60"diameter)
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Figure 3 of Appendix A is a location map of all inventoried outfalls within the Town's municipal
boundaries.Appendix M includes detailed system maps showing the location of all inlets,piping and
outfalls.
Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 100 %
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped Unknown** 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.
**Outfalls have been mapped but the classification of the specific outfalls as major outfalls has not
occurred, therefore the number of major outfalls is unknown at this time (See BMP No. 16).
3.3 Industrial Facility Discharges
The Town of China Grove MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold
NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits,as determined from the NCDEQ Maps&Permit Data web page.
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number Facility Name
NCG070057 Hitachi Metals North Carolina(CLOSED)
NCG080909 R&L Carriers
3.4 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above,the Town of China Grove is not aware of other
significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area.
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 China Grove has evaluated schools,
homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts.
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Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Target Audience(s) Education Programs
Pollutants/Sources
General Non-point General Public, Website,Mailed Information, Social
source pollution Businesses,Municipal Media,Posters
Employees
Used Motor Oil General Public, Website,Mailed Information
Businesses,Municipal
Employees
Kitchen Fats, Oils,and Restaurants,Grocery Website,Mailed Information,Posters,
Grease,Dumpster leaks Stores, Commercial Inspections
Businesses,Municipal
Employees, General
Pubic
Yard Waste and General Public, Website,Mailed Information,Posters,
Fertilizer Businesses,Municipal Inspections
Employees
Illicit Discharges General Public, Website,Mailed Information,Posters,
Businesses,Municipal Inspections
Employees
Illegal Dumping General Public, Website,Mailed Information,Posters,
Businesses,Municipal Inspections
Employees
Improper Disposal of General Public, Website,Mailed Information,Posters,
Waste,Litter Businesses, Municipal Inspections
Employees
Sediment Construction Sector Construction Site Run-off Control
Mercury/Statewide Atmospheric Public Education and Outreach(fish
TMDL Disposition consumption advisory)
Nutrients,Fecal Public Education&Outreach, Illicit
Coliform Discharge Detection&Elimination,
Sewer overflows, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post
failing septic systems,
urbanization Construction Site Runoff Control,
Pollution Prevention&Good
Housekeeping
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit,the Town of China Grove 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 stormwater program currently receives funding of approximately$15,000
per year;this is funded through general funds. All positions that assist with the implementation of the
Stormwater Management Plan are funded through the general fund. During FY 2023 the Town of China
Grove added two new positions, GIS Planner and Planning and Development Director. These positions
will assist the Town Manager in the implementation of the SWMP. The current funding levels will allow
the Town to comply with the minimum requirements of our NPDES permit. However,more funding will
be needed in the near future to ensure compliance with the permit is maintained as the town grows.
4.2 Shared Responsibility
The Town of China Grove 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 China Grove 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 China Grove 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.
SWMP BMP or Legal
Permit Requirement Implementing Entity&Program Name Agreement
(Y/N)
Public Outreach Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas Y
Construction Runoff Rowan County Sediment and Erosion Control Y
Post Construction McGill and Associates Y
Runoff Plan Review
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4.3 Co-Permittees
There are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permits number
NCS000515 for the Town of China Grove.
4.4 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
China Grove will manage and report the following Best Management Practices(BMPs) for the
administration of the Stormwater Management Program.
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit 2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self-Assessment
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
1. Annual Self-Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of 1.Prepare,certify and 1.Annually for permit 1.Yes
SWMP implementation,suitability of submit the Annual Self- years 1-4
SWMP commitments and any Assessment to NCDEQ
proposed changes to the SWMP prior to August 31 each
utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self- year.
Assessment Template.
Permit 1.6: Permit Renewal Application
Ref. Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the
NPDES MS4 permit.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
2. Permit Renewal Application
Audit stormwater program 1.Participate in an 1 Permit Year 5 1. No
implementation for compliance with NPDES MS4 Permit
the permit and approved SWMP,and Compliance Audit,as
utilize the results to prepare and scheduled and performed
by EPA or NCDEQ.
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
submit a permit renewal application 2. Self-audit and 2.Permit Year 5 2.No
package. 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).
3. Certify the stormwater 3.Permit Year 5 3.N/A
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.
Permit 2.1.1: Adequate Funding and Staffing
Ref. The permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and
meet all requirements of this permit.
BMP A B C D
No.
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
3• Adequate Funding
Perform a fiscal analysis and explore 1. Complete a fiscal gap 1.Permit Year 1 1.No
options to obtain adequate program analysis
funding to fully fund the stormwater 2.Determine available 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes
program and meet all requirements of funding mechanisms and
the permit. Select and implement a evaluate options
funding strategy for the Phase II 3. Sect a funding 3.Permit year 1-2 3. General Fund
Stormwater Program. mechanism
4.Implement Funding 4.Permit Year 2-5 4.Partial
Mechanism
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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Town of China Grove implements 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, China
Grove 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)
Household Chemicals General Public,Businesses,Municipal Employees
Used Motor Oil General Public,Businesses,Municipal Employees
Litter Restaurants,Grocery Stores, Commercial Businesses,Municipal
Employees, General Public
Kitchen Fats, Oils,and Grease Restaurants,Grocery Stores, Commercial Businesses,Municipal
Employees, General Public
Dumpster leaks Restaurants,Grocery Stores, Commercial Businesses,Municipal
Employees, General Public
Yard Waste and Fertilizer General Public,Businesses,Municipal Employees
Illicit Discharges General Public,Businesses,Municipal Employees
Illegal Dumping General Public,Businesses,Municipal Employees
Improper Disposal of Waste General Public,Businesses,Municipal Employees
Sediment and Waste Management Construction Sector
The Town of China Grove will manage, implement and report the following public education and
outreach BMPs.
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit 3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
4. Distribute public education materials to identified target audience and user groups
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Distribute stormwater educational 1.Review and update 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes
materials to appropriate target groups Table 12 maintaining a
which include hotline contact description of the target
information to report pollution.We pollutants and/or
may also use Public Education& stressors and likely
Outreach materials supplied by the sources.Maintain a
state when available. description of the target
audiences likely to have
significant stormwater
impacts and why they
were selected.
2.Develop brochures, 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes
handouts,and flyers for
residential,and industry
specific uses identified as
target audiences in Table
12 and one general
stormwater awareness
brochure for all
audiences.
3.Distribute brochures to 3. Continuously Permit 3.Partial
target audiences,a Years 2-5
minimum of one specific
audience each year.
Distribute the general
stormwater awareness
brochure.
4.Display flyers for 4. Continuously Permit 4.Yes;materials always
illicit discharge,illegal Years 2-5 available,and on display
dumping,and general
awareness at Town Hall
kiosk
5.Attend all town events 5. Continuously Permit 5.Partial,
with booth and SW truck Years 2-5 -
6.Provide handouts, 6. Continuously Permit 6.Yes,
coloring books,activity Years 2-5
books,and prizes at all
town events.
7.Evaluate educational 7.Annually Permit Years 7.Yes,coloring books
materials 2-5 and activity book work
well
Permit 2.1.7,3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site
Ref. 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.
A B C D
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
BMP Schedule for Annual Reporting
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
5. Town Stormwater Website
The China Grove web page will 1.Establish and maintain 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,website
provide information on the town's Town Stormwater web established
stormwater program,including the page with up-to-date
permit, SWMP,applicable information
ordinances,and annual reports. The 2.Include information on 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes
web page will also include a program
Stormwater issue reporting 3.Include information 3.Permit Year 1 3.Yes
mechanism,educational materials for developers
developed by the town,and links to 4.Monitor website 4.Annually beginning 4.How many visits?
additional stormwater educational traffic Permit Year 1 Unsure at this time,
resources.The web page will also requesting analytics from
serve to advertise the stormwater website provider.
hotline,and opportunities for
involvement.
5.Evaluate website 5.Annually beginning 5.Yes contact
Permit Year 1 information updated
Permit 3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Ref. Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
6. Stormwater Hotline
Establish a stormwater hotline line 1.Establish Hotline and 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,phone and email
for the purpose of public outreach email for public use hotline established
and education 2.Establish specific staff 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes
member who will serve
as stormwater education
and hotline contact
3.Publicize contact 3. Continuously 3.Yes,Hot line is placed
information on the town beginning Permit Year 1 on all engineering plans
website for development projects,
hotline is also available
through
regionalstormwater.org
4.Employee training- 4.Annually beginning 4.No,Franklin monitors
stormwater education Permit Year 1 hotlines
and hotline contact in
general stormwater
awareness,complaint
call protocols and
appropriate contacts for
referral of stormwater
issues
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
7. Implement Media Program
Traditional and Social Media 1. TV Ads 1.Annually beginning 1.Yes, 2637 impressions
Campaign with Staff and Regional Permit Year 1 from 634 ads
Stormwater Partnership of the 2.Radio Ads 2.Annually beginning 2.Yes,988 impressions
Carolinas. Permit Year 1 from 160 ads
3.Website 3.Annually beginning 3. See BMP 5
Permit Year 1
4.Promote the RSPC 4.Annually beginning 4.Yes
Website Permit Year 1
5. Social Media-The Annually beginning 5.No
town's existing Permit Year 1
Facebook account will be
used to reach the
residential target
audience and share
information related to
stormwater issues
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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 China Grove will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and
participation BMPs.
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit 3.3.1: Public Input
Ref. Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
8. Stormwater Public Input Email
Establish a Stormwater Email 1.Establish an email for 1.Permit Year 1 1. See BMP 6
stormwater input
2.Promote on all 2.Permit Year 1 2. See BMP 6
educational materials
3.Maintained by 3.Permit Year 1 3. See BMP 6
Stormwater
Administrator
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
9. Hotline/Help Line
The Town promotes its phone 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6
number a hotline for public
involvement 2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
10. Town Stormwater Webpage
The web page will provide links to 1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5
information on the City's stormwater
program,including the permit, 2. 2. 2.
SWMP,applicable ordinances,and
annual reports.
Permit 3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Ref. Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
11. Drain Marking Volunteer Program
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Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Volunteer program aimed at Boy 1.Partner with local 1.Permit Year 1 1.No events
Scouts,or youth organization,to organizations to
mark and inspect catch basins, complete drain marking
limited opportunity programs _
2.Mark and inspect 2.Permit Years 1-5 2.No new markings
drains
12. Social Media Programs
Volunteer program for residents to 1. Start social media 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,social media
report stream conditions,pollution, marketing for stormwater available,staff in place
wildlife,and activities near creeks program
and streams. 2.Develop Social Media 2.Permit year 2 2.Program Developed
materials for new stream
monitoring program
3.Implement new 3.Permit year 3 3.FY `25
monitoring program
4.Evaluate Program 4.Annually,Permit Year 4.Yes
3-5
13 Curb Clean Up Weekend
A town wide effort to clean curbs and 1.Develop bi-annual 1.Bi-annually,beginning 1.Not developed
curb lines.Residents can document curb clean-up program Permit Year 1
their efforts through social media tags 2.Implement the 2.Bi-annually,Permit 2.FY `25
such as#cleanupgrantscreek program Years 2-5
3. Social media post with 3.Annually,Permit Year 3.FY `25
event highlights 2-5
4.Evaluate Program 4.Annually,Permit Year 4.Yes
2-5
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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The Town of China Grove 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 3.4.1: MS4 Map
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
14. Maintain Storm Sewer System Base Map of Major Outfalls
The MS4 map will be completed 1.Add a layer 1.Permit Year 1 1.Partial,all outfalls
through GIS analysis of existing data. identifying major outfalls mapped with sizes
Major outfalls will be identified and to the map and number
numbered,and flow directions and 2.Add flow directions to 2.Permit Year 2 2.FY '24
receiving waters will be added. the map
3.Highlight receiving 3.Permit Year 2 3.Yes
waters
15. Continual Updates to MS4 Map
The MS4 map will be continuously 1.When new 1. Continuously 1.Yes, system map is
updated for completeness. conveyances and outfalls 100%
are located or
constructed add them to
the map
Permit 3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Ref. 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.
BMP A
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
16. Maintain Adequate Legal Authorities
Review annually the IDDE 1.Review ordinance and 1.Permit years 1-5 1.Yes,IDDE Ordinance
ordinances or other regulatory update if revision is is in place
mechanisms,or adopt any new required to maintain
ordinances or other regulatory legal authority
mechanisms that provide the Town of 2. 2. 2.
China Grove with adequate legal
authority to prohibit illicit
connections and discharges and
enforce the approved IDDE Program.
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
17. Enforcement
Implement a mechanism to track the 1.Implemented IWORQ 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,Iworq is in place
issuance of notices of violation and software to issue and and operating
enforcement actions as administered track violations
by the town.This will include the 2. Code Enforcement 2.Permit Year 2-5 2.Yes,Violations 2
ability to identify chronic violators Officer&Stormwater issued
for initiation of actions to reduce Administrator issue
noncompliance. violations
3. 3. 3.
Permit 3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation _ Metric
18. Observe Dry Weather Flows
Maintain a program for conducting 1.Develop a written 1.Permit Year 1 1.Program is complete,
dry weather flow field observations IDDE Program needs NCDEQ approval
in accordance with a written 2. Submit IDDE Program 2.Permit Year 1 2.No,will submit in FY
procedure for detecting and removing for NCDEQ review and '24
the sources of illicit discharges Approval
3. Train Staff to perform 3.Permit Years 2-5 3.FY '24,Opportunity
dry weather flow to train new employees
inspections and all field
staff that may encounter
illicit discharges
4.Implement written 4.Permit Years 2-5 4.No,
IDDE Program
5.Perform dry weather 5.Annually beginning 5.Begins FY '24
major outfall inspections permit year 2
19. Investigate sources of identified illicit discharges
Develop and maintain a standard 1.Implement illicit 1.Permit Years 2-5 1. SOP in FY `24
operating procedure(SOP)for discharge investigation
investigation of potential illicit SOP portion of IDDE
discharges,illicit connections,and Program
illegal dumping. 2.Investigate reported 2.Permit Years 2-5 2.Yes,one ID
illicit discharges investigated,and
resolved
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
20 IDDE Program Evaluation
Evaluate and assess the Town of 1.Review the annual 1.Permit Years 2-5 1.N/A FY '24
China Grove IDDE Program. results of dry weather
flow observations and
NOVs issued
2.Document any 2.Permit Years 2-5 2.Yes,construction
pollutant trends runoff
3.Revise program SOP 3.Annually,Beginning 3.No
to address trends and permit year 2
concerns
4.Focus outreach on 4.Annually,Beginning 4.Yes,Provided
identified trends permit year 2 information to home
builders with ID issues
Permit 3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
21. Track and document investigations of illicit discharges
China Grove will track all 1.Develop procedures 1.Permit Year 1 1.Partial,IDDE program
investigations and document the date for inspections in the still under development
the illicit discharge was observed;the IDDE Program
results of the investigation;any 2.Develop an inspection 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes,system is ready
follow-up of the investigation;and template for iWorq for tracking and NOV
the date the investigation was closed. software to track cases
3.Identify case trends to 3.Permit Years 2-5 3.Yes,Construction
help guide education runoff is main pollutant
Permit 3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
22. Employee Training
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Develop a program to educate town 1.Develop staff training 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,material is
staff of indicators of potential illicit program for all available
discharges/connections and illegal employees
dumping and the appropriate avenues 2. Train all staff to 2. Permit Year 2 2. See BMP 18
through which to report suspected recognize and report an
illicit discharge. (See BMP No.20 for illicit discharge
SOPs by which to train staff) 3. Train new staff that 3. Annually,beginning 3.Partial,new staff will
will be part of the IDDE in permit year 3 be trained FY'24
program _
4. 4. 4.
23. Provide Public Education
Inform employees,businesses,and 1. Create seasonal IDDE 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes
the general public of hazards flyers for municipal
associated with illegal discharges and facilities,website
improper disposal of waste 2.Display IDDE flyer at 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes
municipal facilities,
website
3.Distribute Illicit 3.Permit Year 1 3.Available at Town
Discharge Brochure to Hall
residents
Permit 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
24. Stormwater Hotline
A hotline will be maintained for 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6
citizens to ask stormwater questions
and report stormwater issues.(See
BMP No. 6)
25. Stormwater Website
The web page will provide links to 1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5 1. See BMP No. 5
information on the City's stormwater
program,including the permit,
SWMP,applicable ordinances,and
annual reports.The web page will
also include a stormwater issue
reporting mechanism,educational
materials developed by the City,and
links to additional stormwater
educational resources
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PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153,the MS4name 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. The state SPCA Program is
either delegated to a city/town, delegated to a county,or implemented by NCDEQ in non-delegated areas.
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Meets Whole
Re Peerence it Legal
State or Local Program Name Authority Implementing Entity or Part of
Requirement
3.5.1 — Rowan County 15A NCAC Rowan County Whole Partial
3.5.4 Delegated SPCA Program* Chapter 04
NCDEQ
Approved
Delegation
Interlocal
Agreement
* The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s)can be found at:
https://library.municode.com/nc/rowan_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeld=COOR_CH 18 SOE
RSE
The Town of China Grove also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit
requirements.
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit 3.5.6: Public Input
Ref. Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
erosion and sedimentation problems.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
26. Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive 1. Train municipal staff 1.Annually Permit Year 1.Yes,Franklin answers
calls from the public on the protocols on proper handling of 1 (FY20/21) these calls
for referral and tracking of construction site runoff
construction site runoff control control complaints.
complaints. 2. 2. 2.
27. Stormwater Hotline
1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6 1. See BMP No. 6
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A hotline will be maintained for 2. 2. 2.
citizens to ask stormwater questions
and report stormwater issues(See 3. 3. 3.
BMP No. 6).
Permit 3.5.5: Waste Management
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
28. Establish and Maintain Legal Authority
Develop and implement an ordinance 1.Adopt ordinance 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes
to require construction site operators
to control waste. 2.Maintain legal 2.Permit Year 1 -5 2.Yes
authority
3.Implement and 3.Permit Years 2-5 3. See BMP 19
Enforce Ordinance
29. Contractor Education
Make available through paper and 1. Create brochure to 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,handout available
electronic means materials share at preconstruction
appropriate for developers meetings
concerning construction site solid 2.Add brochure to 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes,Information is
waste management. website available
3.Distribute brochure at 3. Permit Years 2-5 3.Yes/No/Status;
preconstruction meetings Number of sheets
distributed
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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 China Grove 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 China Grove 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
None N/A N/A
Water Supply Watershed(WS-IV) 15A NCAC 2B China Grove Unified Development
.0620- .0624 Ordinance Chapter 7
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements
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Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
Plan Review and Approval and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.2(a)Authority Town of China Grove Code of Ordinances 8-2-2011
Section 54-332
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c) Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.8 9-24-2019
Federal, State&Local Projects
3.6.3(b)Plan Review Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.9 9-24-2019
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.11 9-24-2019
3.6.3(d)O&M Plan Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.11 9-24-2019
3.6.3(e)Deed Unified Development Ordinance8.11.10& 9-24-2019
Restrictions/Covenants 8.11.11
3.6.3(f)Access Easements Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.10 9-24-2019
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
Inspections and Enforcement and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.2(b)Documentation Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.10 9-24-2019
3.6.2(c)Right of Entry Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.10 9-24-2019
3.6.4(a)Pre-CO Inspections Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.11 9-24-2019
3.6.4(b)Compliance with Plans Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.11 9-24-2019
3.6.4(c)Annual SCM Inspections Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.11 9-24-2019
3.6.4(d)Low Density Inspections Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.11 9-24-2019
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Unified Development Ordinance 8.11.11 9-24-2019
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
Fecal Coliform Reduction and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.6(a)Pet Waste Town of China Grove Code of Ordinances 8-2-2016
Section 10-24
3.6.6(b)On-Site Domestic Unified Development Ordinance 8.10.1 8-1-2006
Wastewater Treatment
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 3.6.5(a),3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post-Construction Reporting Requirements
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
30. Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking, 1. Track number of low 1. Continuously 1.Yes, 12 high density
documentation,inspections and density and high density Permit Years 1-5 projects
reporting mechanisms to compile plan reviews performed.
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appropriate data for the annual self- 2. Track number of low 2. Continuously 2.Yes, 10 high density
assessment process. Data shall be density and high-density Permit Years 1-5 approved
provided for each Post-Construction/ plans approved.
Qualifying Alternative Program 3.Maintain a current 3. Continuously 3.Yes,no new SCMS
being implemented as listed in Tables inventory of low-density Permit Years 1-5 added,no low density
18 and 19. projects and constructed projects
SCMs including SCM
type or low-density
acreage,location and last
inspection date.
4. Track number of SCM 4. Continuously 4.Partial,
inspections performed. Permit Years 1-5
5. Track number of low- 5. Continuously 5. 0,No Low density
density inspections Permit Years 1-5 projects
performed.
6. Track number and 6. Continuously 6.No enforcement
type of enforcement Permit Years 1-5 actions
actions taken.
Permit 3.6.2: Legal Authority
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
31. Site Plan Design Review -This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program,see
references provided in Table 19.
Maintain ordinance(s)to ensure 1. 1. 1.
adequate stormwater control
measures will be installed, 2. 2. 2.
implemented and maintained
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Permit 3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
32. Legal Authority
Maintain compliance by Federal, 1.Revise code to require 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes
State,and Local government projects Federal, State,and local
and revise reference to stormwater government projects to
design manual to specify NCDEQ comply with post
Stormwater Design manual. construction
requirements unless
subject to its own
NPDES MS4 permit or
qualifying alternative
program
2. Revise code to specify 2. Permit year 1 2.Yes
NCDEQ Stormwater
Design Manual as the
reference stormwater
design manual
33. Developer Resources
Establish a developer stormwater 1.Upload links to 1.Permit year 1,in 1.Yes,
resources section on the city website ordinances,post conjunction with https://www.chinagroven
so relevant materials are easily construction stormwater website c.gov/departments/storm
accessible for developers. requirements,link to development water/index.php
design standards,and
other relevant material to
website
2.Update when changes 2. Continuously 2.No
to resources occur
34. O&M Plan
Maintain an ordinance requiring each 1.Maintain legal 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes
stormwater control measure to have authority through
an Operation and Maintenance Plan ordinance revisions
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that complies with 15A NCAC 02H 2. Enforcement of new 2. Continuously,after 2. Yes
.1050(13) code by requiring ordinance is adopted.
approval of O&M Plan
by Stormwater
Administrator prior to
plan approval
Permit 3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation _ Metric
35. Inspection of low-density projects
Establish the legal authority for 1.Establish legal 1.Permit year 2 1.Yes
inspection of low-density projects at authority through code
least once during the permit term;and revision
carry out the inspections. 2. Conduct inspection of 2.Permit Year 2 2.No,no low density
20%of low-density projects
projects each year(See
BMP No. 30.5)
36. Inspection Tracking
Track the results of regular 1.Establish inspection 1.Permit year 2 1.Yes,Iworq
postconstruction SCM and low- tracking mechanism to
density meet all requirements of
inspections to provide documentation 2. Implement Inspection 2. Continuously Permit 2. Yes,Iworq
and the ability to identify chronic tracking Years 3-5
violators.
37. Inventory of SCM and low-density projects
Develop a comprehensive inventory 1.Establish list of 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes,5
of permitted post-construction SCMs existing structural SCMs
and low-density projects to be and low-density projects
utilized for inspections and tracking. 2.Develop a low-density 2.Permit year 1 2.No
inspection and
enforcement SOP to
standardize and
consistently manage
process
3.Issue letter of 3.Permit year 1 3.No
notification to owners
making them aware of
upcoming inspections
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4.Add SCMs and low- 4.Permit year 1 4.Yes,GIS Planner
density projects to available to add new
inventory list when SCMs and low-density
project as-builts are projects to inventory
approved
Permit 3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
38. Pet Waste Litter Program
Review the Town of China Grove pet 1.Review ordinance for 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,
Waste disposal ordinance Pet Waste disposal
requirements and Update
2.Include pet waste 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes
disposal information on
social media and website
3.Maintain current town 3.Permit Year 1 3.Yes
owned Pet Waste
Stations
4.Review Pet Waste 4. Continuously Permit 4.Yes
Station Locations Years 2-5 _
5. 5. 5.
39. Septic System Education Program
Provide Educational Brochures to 1.Develop brochure 1.Permit Year 2 1.No
town residents who have private addressing the operation
septic systems regarding operation and maintenance of
and maintenance private septic systems
2.Identify parcels using 2.Permit Years 3-5 2.FY '24,sewer system
private septic systems mapped and available.
and distribute
educational brochure
annually
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
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PART 10:POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS
This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the
Town of China Grove 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 China Grove 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 3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
40. Inventory of Municipal Facilities
Develop and maintain an up-to-date 1. Compile list of 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes,list completed
inventory of municipal facilities with existing City-owned 4/9/2020
potential to generate polluted runoff. facilities
2.Perform initial 2. Permit year 2 2. Partial,all facilities
inspection of facilities are low potential
for potential to generate
polluted runoff or
requiring spill response
procedures. Classify
facilities as having high
or low potential for
stormwater pollution
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3. Determine which 3. Permit year 2 3.Yes,all facilities
facilities require a SPCC should have a SPCC
Plan
4. Determine which 4. See BMP No. 50 4. See BMP No. 50
facilities require a
NPDES Industrial permit
(See BMP No. 50)
5.Update inventory as 5. As required 5. Yes,no new facilities
needed when facilities
are added or closed
41. Facility Inspections
Inspection of Town facilities to 1.Establish a SOP for 1.Permit Year 1 1.Partial,inspection
confirm good housekeeping practices town facility inspections, report,documentation,
are being followed including an inspection and track system is
schedule,inspection operational through
report documentation, iWorq
and tracking system
2. Implement annual 2. Annually conduct 2.No
facility inspections for inspections
high stormwater
pollution potential
facilities and once per
permit term inspections
for low potential
facilities
42. Staff Training
Develop or identify a staff training 1. See BMP No.45 1. See BMP No.45 1. See BMP No.45
program for general stormwater
pollution prevention and provide to
public works department employees
(See BMP No.45).
Permit 3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
43. Inventory of facilities with Spill potential
Maintain a list of city facilities and 1. See BMP 40 1. See BMP 40 1. See BMP 40
operations storing materials that
would be a pollutant if spilled and
introduced to the stormwater system
and classify by hazard and quantity
(See BMP No.40).
44. Spill Response Procedures
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Maintain spill response procedures 1. Review general spill 1. Permit year 1 1.Yes, Spill procedure
and continue training of appropriate response procedures adequate
staff 2. Review specific spill 2. Permit year 1 2.No high hazard sites
response procedures for
town facilities and
operations with potential
to produce high hazard
spills
3. Update as facilities 3. As required 3.NO revisions made
and operations are
revised
4. Train new fire 4. As required 4.Yes,6 firefighters
department staff in spill trained in spill response
response procedures
5. Train staff at facilities 5. Annually 5.No high hazard sites
with potential for high
hazard spills in first
response actions and
reporting procedures
Permit 3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
45. Staff Training
Develop or identify a staff training 1.Develop or identify 1.Permit year 2 1.Partial,training
program for general stormwater appropriate training material is available
pollution prevention and provide to program
public works department employees 2. Provide initial training 2. Annually,beginning 2.FY `25
for all employees in permit year 3
3. Provide training for 3. Annually,beginning 3. FY `25
new hires in permit year 3,as
necessitated by staffing
changes
46. MS4 System Inspections and Maintenance
A proactive plan for MS4 system 1.Develop a SOP that 1.Permit year 2 1.No
maintenance,requiring regular includes proactive
inspections and maintenance. inspection schedules,
standard documentation,
staff responsibilities,and
proper maintenance
training
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2. Perform regular 2. Continuously Permit 2. FY '25
inspections in Years 3-5
accordance with the SOP
(See BMPs No.44.1 and
44.4)
3. Verify,document,and 3. Continuously,as 3. Yes,complaints were
prioritize maintenance potential maintenance on private property
activities identified by activities are identified
inspections or citizen
reports
4. Develop an inspection 4.Permit year 2 4.Yes,tracking system
and maintenance available
tracking system to be
used in accordance with
the SOP and to identify
"hot spot"locations for
system maintenance
Permit 3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
47. Inventory of Municipal structural SCMs
Development and maintain of a 1. Create an inventory of 1.Permit year 1 1.No,no municipal
current inventory of municipally existing City-owned SCMs
owned structural SCMs. SCMs with information
including type,year
built,date of last
inspection,and
maintenance actions
2. Compile,and develop 2. Permit year 2 2.N/A no SCMs
as needed,Operation and
Maintenance Plans for all
City-owned SCMs
3. Update as necessitated 3. As required 3.No
by new City
development
48. SCM Inspections and Maintenance
Development an SOP to inspect and 1.Locate City-owned 1.Permit year 1 1.No,No SCMs
maintain municipally owned SCMs and add them to
structural SCMs. the MS4 Map with type
of SCM indicated
2.Update the map when 2. Annually,once BMPs 2.No Municipal SCMs
new City-owned SCMs No.45.1 and 46.1 are
are constructed completed
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3. Maintain NC SCM 3. Continuously, 3. Yes,2 staff members
Inspections and beginning in permit year
Maintenance 2
Certification for
appropriate personnel
4. Develop SCM 4.Permit year 2 4. Yes
inspection forms
5. Inspect each device 5. Annually,beginning 5.No SCMs
using appropriate SCM in permit year 3
inspection form
6. Perform maintenance 6. As required 6.N/A
tasks identified in
inspections
7. Develop a tracking 7. Permit year 2 7. Tracking available
document(See BMP No.
46.B.4)
Permit 3.7.5: Pesticide,Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
49. Pesticide,Herbicide,Fertilizer Applicator Training
Training of town staff who apply 1.Maintain Right-of- 1. Continuously 1.Yes, 1 David Ketner
landscape chemicals in order to Way Pest Control,Public
minimize water quality impacts from Health Control,and
pesticides,herbicides,and fertilizers Ornamental&Turf Pest
Control applicator
certifications for
appropriate personnel
2.Require contractors 2. Continuously 2.Yes,TJ's Lawncare-
provide copies of NC TJ Jenkins
Pesticide License
3. Develop or identify 3. Permit year 2 3.We have adopted a
pollution prevention and Hazard Communication
chemical use,storage Plan,inventoried all
and handling training chemicals,and have
program secondary containment
on the round-up,other
chemicals are stored
appropriately
4. Provide staff training 4. Annually,beginning 4.Yes/No/Partial;
in pollution prevention in permit year 3 Number of staff trained
and chemical use, and topics covered
storage and handling
training
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Permit 3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
50. NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance
Review municipal facilities inventory 1.Review municipal 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes,No changes
to ensure NPDES Industrial Permit facilities inventory to
Compliance. determine which
facilities require a
NPDES industrial
stormwater permit
2.Permitting of 2.Permit year 1, 2.N/A
municipally owned following review of
facilities;apply for new facilities,and
permits and confirm that continuously thereafter
all existing permits are
valid.Renew permits as
required
3. Develop a municipal 3. Permit year 1 3. Yes,complete
industrial facility
inspection form
4. Perform facility 4.Annually,after NPDES 4.No permits
inspections for permits acquired
compliance with permit
5. Establish NPDES 5.Permit year 1 5. Yes,Tracking
Industrial Permit available
tracking mechanism to
document list of
municipally owned
facilities with permit,
permit expiration dates,
and inspections
51. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection
Routine inspections as part of general 1.Develop an inspection 1. 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes
facility inspections(See BMP No. checklist
39)to ensure that vehicle and 2.Perform inspections 2.Bi-annually,beginning 2.No
equipment facilities are following using inspection in permit year 1
proper procedures to minimize water checklist and notify
quality impacts from vehicle and facility manager of any
equipment cleaning and maintenance. corrective actions
required
3.Perform re-inspections 3. As required by 3.No
of any facility that corrective actions issued
required corrective
action
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52. Staff Training
Provide general stormwater 1. See BMP No.44 1. See BMP No.44 1. Sec BMP No.44
awareness training and pollution
prevention training to employees
working in vehicle maintenance and
cleaning areas(See BMP No.44).
Permit 3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Ref. 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 A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
53. Street Sweeping
Street sweeping following a regular 1.Develop a SOP, 1.Permit Year 1 1.No,sweep at least
schedule in order to reduce pollutants including a schedule and once a year
from City owned and maintained plan to document
streets. 2. Implement SOP and 2.Annually beginning in 2. FY '24
documentation permit year 2
3.Identify"hot spot" 3.Permit Years 3-5 3.Yes,NC 152 at
areas for more frequent Railroad Crossing
sweeping
54. Leaf Collection
Periodic collection of leaves,at least 1.Develop a SOP, 1.Permit year 1 1.Partial,we have a
twice a year,from residential and including a schedule and schedule,
public areas to reduce pollutants and plan to document
clogging of storm system inlets. 2.Implement SOP and 2. Regularly,beginning 2.FY '24
documentation in permit year 2
3.Provide periodic 3.Permit Year 1 3.Yes,estimate 30 tons
seasonal leaf collection
4.Evaluate seasonal leaf 4.Permit Years 3-5 4.Yes,New vehicle
collection routes to purchased to collect
identify"hot spot"areas leaves more efficiently
for more frequent
collection
55. Vehicle Spill Cleanup
An organized vehicle spill cleanup 1.Maintain spill 1. See BMP No.43 1. See BMP No.43
response to prevent pollutants from response procedures
vehicular accidents from entering the 2.Provide public 2. See BMP No. 7 2. See BMP No. 7
storm drain system. education about stopping
vehicle leaks
56. Litter Collection
Collect litter weekly in public spaces 1.Develop a SOP, 1.Permit Year 1 1.Partial,litter collected
including a schedule and in downtown
plan to document weekly
litter collection
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2.Implement SOP and 2.Annually beginning in 2.FY '24
documentation permit year 2
3.Identify"hot spot" 3.Permit Years 3-5 3.FY '25
areas for more frequent
collection
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