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City of Mount Holly
PERMIT NO. NCS000407
November 18, 2024
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Table of Contents
PART1: INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................I
PART2: CERTIFICATION.........................................................................................................................2
PART3: MS4 INFORMATION..................................................................................................................3
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area......................................................................................................................3
3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping.................................................................................................................3
3.3 Receiving Waters ..........................................................................................................................5
3.4 MS4 Interconnection.....................................................................................................................5
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)........................................................................................5
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat.............................................................6
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges........................................................................................................6
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges.........................................................................................................7
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources.......................................................................................................7
PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.....................................9
4.1 Organizational Structure................................................................................................................9
4.2 Program Funding and Budget......................................................................................................11
4.3 Shared Responsibility..................................................................................................................11
4.4 Co-Permittees..............................................................................................................................12
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration..........................................................................12
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.........................................................15
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM...........................................18
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM..............................20
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ...................................................24
PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM........................................26
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS......................32
List of Tables
Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants&Audiences
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan(SWMP)is to establish and define the means by which
the City of Mount Holly will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water
Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in storrawater runoff to the maximum extent
practicable.
This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the City of Mount Holly will
develop, implement, enforce, evaluate and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with
the MS4 Permit number NCS000407, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with
the discharge of Stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the City of Mount Holly and located
within the corporate limits of the City of Mount Holly.
In preparing this SWMP, the City of Mount Holly has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements to
develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community's needs, address local water quality
issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWMP will be
evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains continue to
adequately provide for permit compliance and the community's needs.
Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along
with any approved modifications of the SWMP,are incorporated by reference into the permit and become
enforceable parts of the permit.
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PART 2: CERTIFICATION
By my signature below I hereby certify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief,true, accurate, and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the NPDES MS4
Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit
compliance and enforcement authority.
❑ I am a ranking elected official.
I am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
❑ lam a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made
in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check one):
❑ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
❑ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
Signature:
Print
Name: hall
Title.-
Signed this $ da of 20
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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SW-MP applies throughout the corporate limits of the City of Mount Holly, including all regulated
activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate
limits of City of Mount Holly as of the date of this document
Figure 3-1: City of Mount Holly Zoning Map 2023
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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes jurisdictional zoning areas for the City of Mount Holly, catch basins,
inlets,pipes,manholes,outfalls, culverts, stormwater discharge points,streams/critical watershed area,and
stream flow directions.
Figure 3-2: City of Mount Holly Stormwater Map 2019
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Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 100 %
No. of Major Outfalls*Mapped 6 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.
3.3 Receiving Waters
The City of Mount Holly MS4 is located within the Catawba River Basin and discharges directly into
receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are compiled
from the following NCDEQ sources:
o Waterbody Classification Man
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303 d List
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name Stream Index/ Water Quality 303(d)Listed Parameter(s)
AU Number Classification of Interest
Dutchman's Creek 11-119- 0.5 WS-IV Turbidity
Catawba River 11- 117 WS-IV;CA PCB Fish Tissue Advisory
Files Creek 11-121- 1 WS-IV None Known
Taylors Creek 11-119-5 WS-IV None Known
Stanley Creek 11-119-3-(2) WS-IV None Known
South Stanley Creek 11-119-4 WS-IV None Known
3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The City of Mount Holly MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to
the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above.
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The TMDL(s)listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map
and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling&Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates whether
the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed directly
receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program has been
implemented to address the WLA.
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Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
TMDL Pollutant(s) of Stormwater Water Quality
Water Body Name Concern Waste Load Recovery Program
Allocation(Y/N) (Y/N
Lake Wylie TMDL Nitrogen,Phosphorus N N
The City of Mount Holly does not directly discharge to Lake Wylie but recognizes that the Lake Wylie
TMDL 1995 Catawba River Basin wide Water Quality Management Plan.This plan points to collaborative
efforts to deal with nonpoint sources of pollution into the Catawba River. General non-point source
pollution such as fertilizer runoff is targeted as part of Public Education and Outreach efforts.
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the
regulated MS4 urbanized area,a review of the Endangered and Threatened Species and Species of Concern
by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or known to occur in North Carolina map
as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the species listed in table 4 have the potential to occur
within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed,Table 4 summarizes the species that may
be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat.
Table 4: Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name Common Name Species Group Federal Listing Status
_Glyptemys muhlenber ii Bog Turtle Vertebrate T S/A
M otis se tentrionalis Northern long-eared bat Vertebrate T
Hexastylis nanii fora Dwarf-flowered Vascular Plant T
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Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower Vascular Plant E
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The City of Mount Holly MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold
NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEO Map &Permit Data web a e.
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number Facility Name
NCS000041 Clariant Corporation Mount Holly West Facility
NCG170314 American&Efird Dyeing&Finishing Plant#15
NCGI10124 Mount Holly WWTP
NCGNE0346 CekalSpecialties
NCG030085 Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NCG070175 New NGC Inc. DBA National Gypsum Co.-Mt Holly Plant Drywall
NCG080052 Daimler Auto Truck Transport USA, Inc.
The City of Mount Holly utilizes Public Education and Outreach BMPs to provide information to
commercial/industrial audiences.City-owned facilities are also inspected as part of the Pollution Prevention
and Good Housekeeping program BMP No. 28.
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3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the City of Mount Holly
as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not
significantly impact water quality. The City of Mount Holly has evaluated residential and charity car
washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts.
Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly into
the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do contain
detergents have been evaluated by the City of Mount Holly to determine whether they may significantly
impact water quality. The City of Mount Holly has evaluated the locations where public works vehicles are
cleaned and have determined that the locations are sufficient for protecting water quality. The City utilizes
Public Education and Outreach and Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs to educate
residents and municipal staff on the possible effects of detergents entering the surface waters.
Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs of
this SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by
the City of Trinity.
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge Water Quality Impacts
Water line and fire hydrant flushing Incidental
Landscape irrigation Incidental
Diverted stream flows Incidental
Rising oundwater Incidental
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Incidental
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater Incidental
Uncontaminated potable water sources Incidental
Foundation drains Incidental
Air conditioning condensate Incidental
Irrigation waters Incidental
Springs Incidental
Water from crawls ace pumps Incidental
Footing drains Incidental
Lawn watering Incidental
Residential and charity car washing Possible
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Incidental
Street wash water Possible
Flows from firefighting activities Incidental
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the City of Mount Holly 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
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program(s) that address each. In addition, the City of Mount Holly has evaluated schools, residential,
commercial/industrial, and municipal staff target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater
impacts.
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutant(s) Likely Sources)/Target SWMP Program Addressing
Audiences Target Pollutant s /Audience(s)
Residential, Commercial/ Public Education& Outreach,
Litter/Yard Waste Industrial, Schools, Municipal Public Involvement&
Operations Participation,Pollution Prevention
and Good Housekeeping
Public Education&Outreach,
Construction Commercial/ Construction Site Runoff Control,
Sediment Industrial,Municipal Operations Post-Construction Site Runoff
Control,Pollution Prevention and
Good Housekeeping
Sewer Leaks Failing Septic Public Education& Outreach,
Fecal Coliform Systems, Pet Waste Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination
Fertilizer/Pesticides/ Residential, Commercial/ Public Education& Outreach,
Herbicides Industrial,Municipal Operations Pollution Prevention and Good
Housekeeping
Public Education&Outreach,
Residential and Charity Car Residential, Commercial/ Illicit Discharge Detection and
Washing Industrial,Municipal Operations Elimination, Pollution Prevention
and Good Housekeeping
General Non-Point Source Residential, Commercial/ Public Education and Outreach,
Pollution Industrial, Schools, Municipal Pollution Prevention and Good
Operations Housekeeping
Illicit Discharge/Illegal Public Education&Outreach,
Dumping/Improper Disposal Residential, Commercial/ Illicit Discharge Detection and
of Waste Industrial, Municipal Operations Elimination,Pollution Prevention
and Good Housekeeping
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Organizational Stricture
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Human Resources Sireels/Solid
Director Weslo Dlroolor
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Economic Clly Engineer
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The Public Works Department within the City of Mount Holly is the party responsible for administration
of this SWMP. Table 8 provides a summary of the responsible parties for specific SWMP components.
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department
Public Works Director
Stormwater Program Stormwater Compliance Jason Green Kim Utilities
Administration Specialist II Sturgis
Public Works Director Jason Green Kim
SWMP Management Stormwater Compliance Sturgis Utilities
Specialist II
Public Education& Stormwater Compliance Kim Sturgis Utilities
Outreach Specialist II
Public Involvement& Stormwater Compliance
Participation Specialist Ii Kim Sturgis Utilities
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SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department
Illicit Discharge Stormwater Compliance
Detection& Specialist II Kim Sturgis Utilities
Elimination
Construction Site Gaston County Jon Boerger Gaston County Natural
Runoff Control Chad Waldrop Resources
Post-Construction Jon Boerger Gaston County Natural
Stormwater Gaston Cunty Chad Waldrop Resources
Management
Pollution Site Inspector Prevention/Good Steven Haynie&Ryan Utilities
Phillips
Housekeeping for Stormwater Compliance Kim Sturgis Utilities
Municipal Operations Specialist II
Municipal Facilities Site Inspector Steven Haynie&Ryan Utilities
Operation& Stormwater Compliance Phillips
Maintenance Program Specialist II Kim Sturgis Utilities
Stormwater Compliance
Spill Response Program Specialist II Kim Sturgis Utilities
Field Services Ronnie Hale
Su ervisor
MS4 Operation& Public Works Director Jason Green Utilities
Maintenance Program
Municipal SCM
Operation& City Engineer Jon Ford
Maintenance Program Stormwater Compliance Kim Sturgis Utilities
Specialist II
Pesticide,Herbicide& Maintenance,Parks and Timothy Jacobs, Shea Landscape Technician,
Fertilizer Management Recreation Joiner Parks and Recreation
Program Maintenance Supervisor
Vehicle&Equipment Streets & Solid Waste David Clark Director of Street and
Cleaning Program Deputy Director (temporary) Solid Waste/Fleet
Mona er
Pavement Management Streets & Solid Waste David Clark Director of Street and
Program Deputy Director (temporary) Solid Waste/Fleet
Manager
Total Maximum Daily
Load(TMDL) Utilities Director Jason Green Utilities
Requirements
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4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit,the City of Mount Holly 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 total stormwater department budget is$519,940.00 for FY 24/25,
BUDGET REPORT BY ACCOUNT•EXPENDITURE City Of Mount Holly
Fiscal Year Start Date: 07/01/2024 FY 2024-2025
STORMWATER DEPARTMENT
Account Budgeted($)
62-91-4730-121 Salaries&Wages-Regular 56,304.00
62-g1-4730-134 401K-General 2,815.00
62-91-4730-180 500lal Security(Fica) 4,307.00
62-91-4730-182 Retirement-General 7,680.00
62-914730-163 Group Insurance 8,784.00
62-91A730-194 Professional5ervlces 136,000.00
62-S1-4730-212 Uniforms 060,00
62.914130.251 Fuel 300.00
62.914730.299 Depedment Supplles 1,650.00
624914730353 M&R Vehlclos 600-00
62.914730M4 M&R Dralnege Ditches 297,000-00
62.914730370 Advertising 450.00
62-W4730-395 Travel&Training 600.00
62-914730491 Dues&Subscrlpllons 4,000.00
62-914730-499 Miscellaneous Expense 100.00
Report Total Expenditure $519.940.00
The Town has implemented a stormwater utility fee. The stormwater fee for FY24/FY25 is $3.50/1 ERU
where 1 ERU is equivalent to 5000 SF. A fiscal analysis and investigation of the fee will be conducted
about once a permit cycle as part of the funding review of the program.
4.3 Shared Responsibility
The City of Mount Holly 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 City
of Mount Holly remains responsible for compliance. If the other entity fails to perform the permit
obligation,the City may be subject to enforcement action if neither the City of Mount Holly 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.
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Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or Implementing Entity&Program Legal Agreement
Permit Requirement Name Y/
3.2.2 and 3.2.4 Outreach to Target Regional Stormwater Partnership of y
Audiences, 3.3.2 Volunteer Opportunities the Carolinas SPC
3.6.5(b) On-Site Domestic Wastewater Gaston County Health Department N
Treatment
3.5.1 -3.5.4 Construction Site Runoff Gaston County Sediment&Erosion y
Control Control Program
4.4 Co-Permittees
They are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000407 for the City of Mount Holly. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-permittee.
Table 10:Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4 Interlocal Agreement
Name Contact Person Phone&E-Mail
NA
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The City of Mount Holly will manage and report the following Best Management Practices(BMPs)for the
administration of the Stormwater Management Program.
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Table 1"1: Program Administration BMPs
2.1.2 Program Implementation
Permit Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components
Ref. at least annually.Results shall be used by the pennittee to modify the program components as
necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program.
BMP A I B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Annual Self-Assessment
Evaluate the performance and
effectiveness of the program 1.Prepare,conduct
1 components annually.Results and document an 1.Annually for
shall be used to modify the annual evaluation of permit years I—5 1.Yes/No
program components as the program
necessary to accomplish the
intent of the Stormwater components.
Pro ram.
2. Shared Responsibility(Permit Reference 1.4)
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Agreements with entities 1.Review all 1.Annually 1.Yes/No
operating on behalf of the agreements and
City of Mount Holly will be confirm that they
reviewed to confirm that the meet all requirements
entity has agreed to outlined in 1.4 of the
implement part of the MS4 permit or decide
program on the municipality's to internally
behalf and that all required implement programs
documentation will be to meet permit
submitted to the municipality requirements.
for documentation and
reporting ur oses.
3. Minimum Control Measures(Permit Reference 2.2.2)
Written programs will be 1. Develop and 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes/No
created to assure compliance maintain written
with part 2.2.2 of the MS4 programs for all
Permit.Written programs minimum control
shall be reviewed on an measures.
annual basis and modified if 2. Review written 2.Annually for 2.Yes/No
needed to best outline the programs and permit years 2—5
program and needs of the modify/update.
municipality.
4. Funding and Staffing(Permit Reference.2.1.1)
The funding and staffing 1.Review and 1.Annually 1.
status of the program will be analyze the current Adequate/inadequate
evaluated by appropriate funding and staffing
Town staff to confirm the of the program
program is meeting permit
requirements
5. Web Site(Permit Reference 2.1.7,3.2.3,3.4.6 and 3.6.5(c))
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.
Maintain the stormwater web 1.Maintain and 1.Report the date of
page on the City website to update the 1.Annually for review and updates
provide information regarding stormwater website, permit years 1 —5 and note the updates
the stormwater program,MS4 upload new material made
permit requirements,SWMP, as needed
applicable ordinances,hot
line/help line number,links to Canton County Erosion 2. Set ahit-counter to
monitor engagement 2.Report the number
Control information,Mount and exposure and 2.Permit years 1-5 of hits
Holly target pollutants,and
educational materials reset annually
regarding stormwater
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
6. Stormwater Hotline(Permit Reference 3.2.5,3.4.6)
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
A hotline will be maintained 1.Train responsible
for citizens to ask stormwater parties in general
questions and report stormwater
stormwater issues.The hotline knowledge, 1.Annually for
number will continue to be appropriate contacts 1.Number of newly
advertised on the stormwater for stormwater permit years 1-5 as trained staff
webpage and stormwater questions,and citizen new staff join
educational materials opportunities within
the stormwater
program
2.Maintain a call log
with all pertinent
information listed 2.Report the number
including date of call, 2.Annually of calls
name,address,phone
number,and type of
call
1.6: Permit Renewal Application
Permit Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration
Ref. date of the NPDES MS4 pe it.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Permit Renewal Application
1.Draft SWMP
applicable to the
proceeding 5 years 1.Permit year 5 1.Yes/No
following permit to-
issuance
2.Certify the
Submit a permit renewal stormwater permit
7. application and Draft SWMP renewal application
no later than 180 prior to (Permit renewal
permit expiration application form and 2.Date of permit
Draft SWMP for the 2.Permit year 5 renewal application
next 5-year permit submittal
cycle).And submit
to NC-DEQ at least
180 days prior to
permit expiration
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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The City of Mount Holly will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational
materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water
discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in stonn water runoff.
The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP,which will be addressed by
the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the City of
Mount Holly is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit
discharges,illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste.
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants &Audiences
Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s)
Litter/Yard Waste Residential, Commercial/Industrial, Schools,Municipal
Operations
Sediment Construction,Commercial/Industrial,Municipal Operations
Fecal Coliform Sewer Leaks, Failing Septic Systems,Pet Waste
Fertilizer/Pesticides/Herbicides Residential, Commercial/Industrial, Municipal Operations
Residential, Charity,and Mobile Residential, Commercial/Industrial,Non-Profit,Municipal
Car Washing Operations
General Non-Point Source Pollution Residential, Commercial/Industrial, Schools,Municipal
Operations
Illicit Discharge/Illegal
Durnping/Improper Disposal of Residential, Commercial/Industrial,Municipal Operations
Waste
The City of Mount Holly has maintained a City Website with informational materials for stormwater
outreach and education in both English and Spanish. The City will also continue to partner with Gaston
County and Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas to more effectively contribute to stormwater
education and activities. Town sponsored events such as Spring Fest will be used as a platform for
stormwater outreach and education,permitting availability to gather in person.
The City of Mount Holly will manage, implement, and report the following public education and outreach
BMPs.
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and
Outreach Program to share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent
Perini outreach activities about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the
t Ref. 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 locall or through a cooperative agreement.
BMP A B I C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Public Educational Materials
1. Distribute
stormwater 1.Number of
educational materials 1. Quarterly for stormwater
via quarterly permit years 1-5 educational inserts
newsletters in utility distributed
bills
2.Provide welcome 2.Number of new
packets for new 2.Monthly for water residents'
water residents permit years 1-5 welcome packets
3. Distributed 3.Number of
Distribute stormwater materials at Annual 3.Annually for handouts distributed
S' educational materials to Springfest Event permit year 1-5 at Annual Springfest
Event
appropriate audiences that
cover target pollutants. 4.Post about one of
the seven target 4.Quarferly for
pollutants or the permit years 1-5 4.Number of social
partnership with the media posts
RSPC on City-
owned social media
5.Distribute IDDE 5.Annually for 5.Number of flyers
and FOG flyers to permit year 1-5 distributed
local businesses
Partnership with Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas(RSPC)
g, Continue to engage with RSPC 1.Establish 5-year
for education and outreach legal agreement with 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No/Status
initiatives that will be RSPC
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
administered by RSPC.
Initiatives will focus on
residential,commercial,and
school audiences.Target 2.Monitor RSPC
pollutants will include those activities to ensure 2.Annually,permit 2.Estimation of total
listed in Tables 7 and 12.Past partnership years 1 —5 Audience Reached
events have included SCM commitments are
workshops for home-owners met
associations,elected officials
workshops,and grant
administration
City-Sponsored Events
1.Develop or
identify one
informational
handout for 1.Annually,permit 1.Yes/No/Status
distribution at the years 1 —5
event that covers a
Distribute information on target pollutant or
stormwater during at least one vehicle leaks
10. City-sponsored event or
festival a year such as Spring
Fest(in person or virtually)or 2.Staff the
after school workshops event/festival chosen 2.Number of
2.Annually,permit
and document the years 1 —5 handouts distributed
munber of handouts at the event
distributed
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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
City of Mount Holly will manage,implement and report the following public involvement and participation
BMPs.
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
3.3.1: Public Input
Permit Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the
Ref.
stormwater program.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Stormwater Committee
1.Determine
community interest
in a stormwater
committee through a 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No
survey,social media
posts,or other
mechanism
City staff will investigate the 2.Form stormwater
need for a Stormwater committee and
11. Committee or bring an annual schedule meetings
stormwater agenda item for or,if no committee is 2 Annually for 2.Report the
public input to City Council formed,schedule an permit years 2-5 meeting date(s)
Meetings following the annual stormwater
annual self-assessment agenda item for the
Town Council
meeting
3.Present findings 3.Report meeting
from annual self- 3.Annually for date for presenting
assessment and allow permit years 2-5, the annual self-
for public input following annual assessment for public
during the meeting self-assessment input
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 Goals) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
12. City-Sponsored Volunteer Opportunities
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Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Provide one City-sponsored 1.Develop or
volunteer opportunity (in identify one
person or virtually)such as volunteer activity 1.Annually,permit 1.Yes/No
stream cleanups or volunteer that addresses a years 1—5
monitoring.Residential, target pollutant or
commercial,and school pollutants
audiences will be targeted 2. Coordinate and
host the activity 2.Report number of
with special emphasis on 2.Annually,permit
either alone or with participants and
civic groups,large employers, Catawba years 1 —5 number of trash bags
and large trade associations Riverkee er
13. Storm Drain Marking
Identify strategic streets and 1.Identify streets Number of streets
subdivisions for storm drain and drains for 1.Permit year 1 1.1. drains identified
marking to target residential marking
and commercial/industrial 2.Add markers to 2.Number of drains
audiences illicit discharge drains 2.Permit years 2-5 marked
prevention
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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The City of Mount Holly 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 dischar es.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Updates to MS4 Map
1.Continue mapping 1.Permit years 1 and 1.Percent of system
of MS4 system 2 mapped
Continue to update the MS4 2.Develop process
map with information for collecting as-built
including stormwater data and 2.Permit year 3 2.Yes No
14. conveyances,flow direction, incorporating into
and receiving waters.Update the existing ma
the map annually with newly 3.When new
identified or constructed conveyances/outfalls3.Annually,once
stormwater infrastructure are located or MS4 map is 3.Number of outfalls
constructed,add completed added
outfalls to the MS4
ma
3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Permit Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal
Ref. authority to prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges,illegal dumping
ands ills into the MS4, incl ing enforcement procedures and actions.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Legal Authorities
Ensure the continued
15. applicability,accuracy,and 1.Evaluate the IDDE
legal standing of the IDDE Ordinance and revise 1.Permit year 4 1.Yes/No
provisions in the Town's as necessary
Code of Ordinances
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit
discharges,illegal dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant
contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The plan shall provide standard procedures and
documentation to:
Permit a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges,
Ref.
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
IDDE Plan Document
1.Evaluate and
Continue to maintain and assess IDDE Plan,
16. implement the written IDDE standard 1.Annually,permit
documentation ears 1—5 1.Yes/No
plan to prevent illicit y
discharges to the MS4 system forms,procedures;
make changes
as
necessary
Conduct Dry Weather Outfall Inspections
1.Perform
inspections of all 1.Annually,permit
Perform regular dry weather major outfalls as years 1 —5 1.Yes No
(no precipitation in previous described inn the
17. 72 hours)outfall inspections IDDE lam
to proactively identify illicit 2.Perform
discharges and illicit inspections of 2.Percentage of non-
connections mapped outfalls(not 2.Annually,permit major outfall
only major outfalls) years 1 —5 inspections
as described in the completed.
IDDE plan
IDDE Program Evaluation
1.Review of IDDE 1.Annually,in
18 reports and conjunction with
identification of annual self- 1.Yes/No
chronic violators, assessment for permit
issues, and/or"hot-
spot" years 1-5
areas
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
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 I B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
implementation Metric
Track and Document Investigations of Illicit Discharges
1.Record illicit
discharge
investigations
Maintain a tracking and including date 1.Number of
documentation system for reported and/or investigations,the
illicit discharges that includes observed,the results number of
19. the date the illicit discharge of the investigation, enforcement actions,
was observed,the results of any follow-up of the 1.Annually,permit the number of
the investigation,and the date investigation,the years 1 —5 investigations closed,
it was closed. Identify the
date the investigation and the number of
was closed,the chronic violators
spot'areas,chronic violators,
and recurring issues issuance of and/or hot spots
enforcement actions, identified
and ability to
identify chronic
violators
3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training
Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal
Permit ;job responsibilities,may observe an illicit discharge,illicit connection,illegal dumping or
Ref. 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 paurtici atin .
BMP A I B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goals) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Staff Training
Provide training to educate 1.Identify or
City staff of indicators of develop staff training 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No/Status
potential illicit discharges/ for public services
20. connections and illegal employees
dumping and the appropriate 2.Train staff with 2.Number of staff
avenues through which to illicit discharge& 2.Annually, trained on IDDE
report suspected illicit detection permit years 1-5 responsibilities
discharge responsibilities
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BAIN
3.Train staff with
the potential to [3.Number of staffdiscover an illicit 3.Annually, ained on
discharge daring permit years 1-5 entifying IDDE
routine work cidents
activities
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PART S: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the City of Mount Holly 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
Permit State or Local Program Name Legal Implementing Entity
Reference Authority
Gaston County Soil Erosion and
15A NCAC
Sedimentation Control Ordinance
3.5.1 - 3.5.4 Gaston County
Delegated SPCA Program* Chapter 04
* The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at:
https://library.municode.com/nc/gaston_county/codes/code_of ordinances?nodeld=COOR_CH4BUCO
REAC ARTIIISOERSECO
The City of Mount Holly 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
Municipal Staff Training
1.Train municipal
staff on proper
handling of 1.Annually for 1.Number of staff
construction site permit years 1-5 trained
runoff control
complaints
Train municipal staff who
21. receive calls from the public
on the protocols for referral
and tracking of construction 2.Document the
site runoff control complaints number of violations 2.Annually,for 2.Number of
identified and permit years 1-5 violations referred
referred to Gaston
County
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Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
3.5.5: Waste Management
Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building
Permit materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter,and sanitary waste at the construction site
Ref. that may cause adverse impact to water quality. (This must be implemented locally,the MS4
cannot rely on NCGO10000 to meet this re uirement
BMP A I B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Control Waste from Construction Sites
Whereas Section I of the
Gaston County Sedimentation
and Erosion Control 1. Conduct annual
Ordinance designates waste staff training for
22. from construction sites as part reporting improper 1.Annually for 1.Number of staff
of the land-disturbing activity handling of permit years 1-5 trained
subject to the provisions of
the ordinance,City staff will construction waste to
be trained annually to report Gaston County
violations of this provision to
Gaston County Officials
Contractor Education
1.Identify/develop
23. Communicate waste fact sheet to discuss 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No
management requirements to construction site
construction site operators Waste management
2.Add fact sheet to 2.Permit year 2 2.Yes/No
website
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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 City of Mount Holly 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 City of Mount Holly implements the following
State post-construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post-construction
site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs(QAPs)in the MS4 area(s)where they
are implemented.
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
State QAP Name State Requirements Local Ordinance/Regulatory Mechanism
Reference
Water Supply Watershed 15A NCAC 2B Stormwater Ordinance, IDDE Ordinance,
(WS-IV) .0620- .0624 Land Development& Subdivision Ordinance
The City of Mount Holly has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for
implementation of the NPDES Phase lI MS4 post-construction program requirements. These existing
requirements are codified in local ordinance(s),and implementation is further defined in guidance,manuals
and/or standard operating procedure(s) as summarized in Table 19 below.
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements
o Stormwater Ordinance - https://codelibriry.amlegal.com/codes/mthollync/latest/nitholly ne/0-0-0-
2070
o Illicit Discharge Ordinance-
https://www.mtholly.us/departinents/public worlcs/utilities/stormwater/index.php
o Land Development& Subdivision Ordinance—
htips://www.mtholly.us/depattmelits/TlanDing/plans policies ordinances.php#outer-221
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Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
Plan Review and Approval and/or Document Title(s)
CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17 -Article I Section
3.6.2(a) Authority 1.2 & 1.7, Article II Section 2.3 5/14/2018
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC CofMH SLDO: Appendix 7: SCM, SWM, and
02H.0153(c)Federal, State& Drainage: General 5/14/2018
Local Projects
3.6.3(b) Plan Review CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17 -Article II Section 5/14/2018
2.1-2.7
3.6.3(c)O&M Agreement CofMH SLDO: Appendix 7: SCM, SWM, and 5/14/2018
Drainage: General
CofMH SLDO: Appendix 7: SCM, SWM, and
3.6.3(d) O&M Plan Drains e: General-SCM& SWM #5 5/14/2018
3.6.3(e)Deed CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17-Article 11 Section 5/14/2018
Restrictions/Covenants 2.7.4
3.63(f)Access Easements CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17-Article III Section 5/14/2018
3.11
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
Inspections and Enforcement and/or Document Title(s)
CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17-Article I Section 5/14/2018
1.8,Appendix 1: Plan Review Checklist,
Appendix 7: SCM, SWM, and Drainage:
3,6.2(b)Documentation General-SCM&SWM,Appendix 8: "As-
Built'Drawings, and Appendix 9: Site
Ins ection)
3.6.2(c)Right of Entry COIMH SLDO: Chapter 17-Article I Section 5/14/2018
1.7,Article III Section 3.11 b
3.6.4(a)Pre-CO Inspections CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17 -Article II Section 5/14/2018
2.7.5,Article IV Section 4.6-4.8
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17 -Article II Section 5/14/2018
2.7.5
CofMH SLDO Chapter 17: Section 3.11(e), 5/14/2018
3.6.4(c)Annual SCM Inspections Appendix 7: SCM. SWM, and Drainage:
General #7
3.6.4 d Low Density Inspections Permit Year 1
CofMH SLDO: Chapter 17 -Article IV
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Section 4.6 ,Appendix 7: SCM, SWM, and 5/14/2018
Drainage: General- #6
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
Fecal Coliform Reduction and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste Code of Ordinances Gaston County,NC: 3/10/1982
Chapter 3 -Article I Sec. 3-5(c)
3.6.6(b) On-Site Domestic Code of Ordinances Gaston County,NC: 2/27/1997
Wastewater Treatment Chapter 14 -Article V Sec. 14-611
The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20:Post Construction
Site Runoff Control BMPs below.
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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 a rately describe progress,status,and results.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Standard Reporting
1.Track number of 1.Number of plan
low density and 1. Continuously reviews performed
high-density plan Permit year 1-5 for low density and
reviews performed hi h densi
2.Track number of 2.Number of plan
low density and 2. Continuously approvals issued for
high-density plans Permit year 1-5 low density and high
Implement standardized approved densit
tracking,documentation, 3.Maintain a current 3. Summary of
inspections and reporting inventory of low-
mechanisms to compile density projects and number and type of
appropriate data for the constructed SCMs 3. Continuously SCMs added to the
24• annual self-assessment including SCM type Permit year 1-5 inventory;and
process. Data shall be or low-density number and acreage
provided for each Post- acreage,location and of low-density
Constriction/Qualifying last inspection date projects constructed
Alternative Program being 4.Track number of 4. Continuously 4.Number of SCM
implemented as listed in SCM inspections Permit year 1-5 inspections
Tables 18 and 19 performed
5.Track number of 5.Number of low-
low-density 5. Continuously , nsity projects
inspections Permit year 1-5 Cie
inspected
performed
6.Track number and 6. Continuously 6.Number of
type of enforcement Permit year 1-5 enforcement actions
actions taken issued
Permit 2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s)
Ref. Measures to develop,implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the
AP state program re uiremems.
BMP A I B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
The QAP requirements are fully met by the existing QAP for post-construction,see references provided in Table
I8.
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
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
This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program,see references provided in
Table 19.
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 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 .10 17 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 easementper 15A NCAC 02H 1050 9 and(10).
BMP A I B I C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
This permit requirement is,fully met by the existing post-construction program,see references provided in
Table 19.
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
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 approvedplan(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
Im lementation Metric
Inspection of Low-Density Projects
1.Revise code to
require inspection of
low-density projects 1.Report code
at least once during 1.Permit year 2 reference and date
Revise existing ordinance to
specifically require inspection the permit term by a adopted
25. of low-density projects and qualified
develop an inventory of low- rofessional
density projects to be utilized 2.Conduct o
for inspections and tracking inspection of 20/o of
low-density projects 2.Annually,permit 2 Yes/No
each year and years 1-5
document any
follow-up
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Measures to control,to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A
NCAC 02H.1017(7). At a minimum,the program shall include: (a)A pet waste
Permit management component,which may be achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance,and
Ref. (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
Fecal Coliform Education and Waste Bag Distribution
26 1.Promote the RSPC
Continue to distribute pet 1.Date posted on
waste bags at Tuckaseege pet pledge on Mount 1.Annually for social media and the
Park as well as at City Holly social media permit years 1-5 number of signatures
sponsored events.RSPC on the nlpdap.
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
advertises a pet pledge on 2. Continue to 2.Report number of
Facebook and the website that distribute pet waste 2 Annually for bags distributed at
encourages citizens to pick up bags at City- . events and number
after their pets sponsored events and permit years I-5 of bags distributed at
dog parks parks
Litter Ordinance
Ensure the continued 1.Evaluate the pet
applicability,accuracy,and waste ordinance and
27• legal standing of the pet waste evaluate the need to 1.Annually,permit
ordinance in Code of implement a city years 1 —5 I.Yes/No
Ordinances Gaston County, amendment for pet
NC waste
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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 City
of Mount Holly 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 City of Mount Holly 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
3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for
generating polluted stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal
Permit facilities;perform facility inspections and routine maintenance;establish specific frequencies,
Ref. schedules,and standard documentation;provide staff training on general stormwater awareness and
implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.(Please note that at a minimum,
NCDEQ will require that all inventoried municipal facilities be inspected once per permit term to
determine pollution potential,and facilities with otential be inspected at least annually)
BMP A I B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Municipal-Owned Facilities
1.Assess and update
municipal-owned 1.Number of
facilities inventory 1.Annually municipal-owned
28. The City maintains an list with potential to Permit Years 1—5 facilities
inventory of municipal- generate pollutant-
nciff
owned facilities. laden iew
2.Review and,if
needed,update site- 2.Annually,permit 2 Yes/No/Status
specific SWPPPs for years 1 -5
all facilities
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Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program Plan
1.Inspect municipal-
owned facilities for
compliance with 1.Annually 1.Number of facility
each site-specific Permit Years 1 —5 inspections
The City inspects all City- SWPPP and correct
29• owned facilities with the maintenance issues
potential to pollute
stormwater annually
2.Review and update 2 permit year 2 2.Yes/No/Status
site-specific SWPPS
Staff Training
1.Identify or develop
staff training 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No/Status
program for
Develop or identify a staff municipal employees
training program for general 2.Train staff with
stormwater pollution PPGH
prevention/spill responsibilities, 2.Number of staff
30. response/fertilizer street sweeping 2.Permit year 2
training/pavement responsibilities,and trained
management and overview of staff that work at
the PPGH plans and provide municipal equipment
to appropriate utilities and 3.Annually,
public works employees 3.Provide training beginning in Permit 3.Number of new
for new hires Year s as
necessitated by hires trained
staffing changes
3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Permit Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to
Ref. contaminate stormwater runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response
procedures and train staff on s ill response procedures.
BMP A B I C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Spill Response Procedures
Maintain and 1.Review and update 1. Permit Year 1 1.Yes/No/Status
implement a written spill response SOP to
SOP for spill cover all materials that
31, response for all Town have the potential facilities that store or contaminate stormwater
use materials with the runoff potential to spill and 2. Review and update 2.Annually 2.Yes/No/Status
contaminant spill response SOP as Permit Years 2—5
stormwater ranoff. facilities operations
change
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Spill Response Procedures
32, Train staff on how to respond 1.Train staff in spill 1.Annually,permit 1.Report number of
to spills at these facilities response and years 1 -5 staff trained
prevention procedure
3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Permit Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide
Ref. 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 I B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goals) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
MS4 System Inspections and Maintenance Plan
1.Develop a SOP
that includes
proactive inspection
schedules, standard
The City conducts regular documentation,staff 1.Permit year 2 1.Yes/No/Status
inspections of conveyance responsibilities,and
33. systems throughout the MS4 proper maintenance
jurisdiction.Maintenance training for MS4
staff maintain the municipal- conveyance s stem
0,000
owned collection systems. 2. Inspect and 2.Budget contract
document wally to c contra
maintenance needs of for stormwater 2.Yes/No
MS4 conveyance conveyance system
systems per plan maintenance&
repairs,
3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Permit Measures to manage municipally-owned,operated,and/or maintained structural stormwater control
Ref. 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 fre uencies,schedules,and documentation.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program Plan
Implement the existing 1.Maintain and 1.Annually 1.Number of
written SCM Operations and update inventory of Permit Years 1—5 municipal SCMs
34. Maintenance plan that is part municipal SCMs
of the general Municipal 2 perform annual 2.Number of
Facilities Operations and 2.Annually for
inspections of inspections
Maintenance Plan and municipal SCMs permit years 1-5 completed
evaluate annually
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3.7.5: Pesticide,Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Permit Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall
Ref. provide routine pollution prevention and chemical use,storage and handling training,and shall ensure
compliance with permits and a licator certifications.
BMP A I B I C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Applicator Training
Ensure Town staff who apply 1.Maintain
35. landscape chemical are applicator
trained in pollution certifications for 1.Annually for 1.Number of staff
prevention,chemical use,and appropriate Town Permit years 1-5 certified
storage and handling. staff and contractors
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal
Permit vehicle and equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal
Ref. 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
NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance
1.Permitting of
municipally owned 1. Annually,for 1.Number of active
facilities;apply for permit years 1-5 permits.
new permits if
required
2.Establish and
36. maintain NPDES
Industrial Permit
tracking mechanism
to document list of 2 Permit year 1 2.Yes/No
municipally owned
facilities with permit,
permit expiration
dates,and
inspections
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection
Routine inspections as part of
general facility inspections to 1.Inspect municipal-
ensure that vehicle and owned facilities for
S9. equipment facilities are compliance with 1.Annually,for
following proper procedures 1. Yes/No
to minimize water quality each site-specific permit years 1-5
SWPPP and correct
impacts from vehicle and
maintenance issues
equipment cleaning and
maintenance
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Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Staff Training
1.Train staff with 1.Report number of
Develop or identify a staff vehicle and 2.Permit year 1 staff trained
training program for general equipment cleaning
stormwater pollution
38. prevention/spill
response/fertilizer training
and overview of the PPGH
plan and provide to public
services department 2. Annually,
employees 2.Provide training beginning in Permit 2.Number of new
for new hires Year 2,as hires trained
necessitated by
staffing changes
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Permit Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally owned streets,roads,and
Ref. 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 fi-e uencies,schedules,and documentation.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
Street Sweeping
1.Develop an SOP
Conduct street sweeping for street sweeping, 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No/Status
39. following a regular schedule including a schedule
to reduce pollutants from and plan to document
City-owned and maintained 2. Conduct street 2 Annually,permit 2. Total number of
streets sweeping on a year 1-5 street miles swept
weekly basis
Leaf Collection
Conduct periodic collection 1.Develop an SOP
for leaf collection,
40. of leaves from residential and 1.Permit year 1 1.Yes/No/Status
public areas to reduce including a schedule
pollutants and clogging of and plan to document
storm drain inlets 2.Implement leaf 2.Annually,permit 2.Tonnage of leaves
collection year 1-5 collected
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