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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000427_Permit Application App B_2016APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 1 1. BMP’s and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Develop an multiyear communications plan Prepare multiyear communications plan. Include in Plan the BMPs, schedule, targeted audiences, messages, strategies, activities, and measurable goals. Summarize plan and implementation progress in each annual report. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor /Stormwater Program Analyst 2 Informational Website Maintain a stormwater information page for the Town’s existing internet website. Post brochures and provide information on water quality, stormwater pollutants and ways to minimize them, municipal stormwater projects and activities. Also provide contacts for reporting and questions. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor /Stormwater Program Analyst 3 Information for homeowners Develop a stormwater information tip for placement each quarter in the Town's utility bill publication "BUD". Tips will target a specific stormwater problem and how citizens can reduce their impacts. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor /Stormwater Program Analyst 4 Newspaper advertising Utilize the Town's Conservation Corner in the Cary News to place stormwater tips. Place tips at least four times per year. Report annually on number of ads placed, newspapers used, and targeted pollutant. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor /Stormwater Program Analyst 4 Mass media campaign Work with TJCOG (CWEP) to develop mass media campaign messages for use on regional TV stations, local government cable channel, and regional radio. Target message about the importance of clean water and how stormwater gets dirty. Give tips on reducing pollution. Identify target audience and track the number of time shown; report annually. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor r 4 Block Leader program Distribute brochures and other information pieces to citizens via their block leaders. Include information on steps to reduce pollution sources including proper disposal of used oil and toxic materials, public reporting of illicit discharges and awareness of nutrient and fecal coliform issues. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor 5 Special Events Participate in at least 2 local festivals annually by staffing a booth and report annually on event and messages provided. Provide messages on the importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be carried out to help keep stormwater clean. Events may include but are not necessarily limited to X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 2 BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party the Town's annual Lazy Days and Spring Days (Earth Day) celebrations. 7 Business Outreach Program Develop and conduct an educational campaign to inform businesses on illicit discharges, reporting, improper waste disposal, sources of nutrient and fecal coliform loading and actions they can take to minimize them. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor /Stormwater Program Analyst APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 3 2. Public Involvement Program BMP Summary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Storm drain labeling Label areas of the Town each year, measured in square miles of community. Assign volunteers to area selected and have leader complete summary report on sections finished. Report annually on amount of community completed. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 2 Communications "hotline" Manage a database of calls received, including date, time, person calling, contact information, disposition of call. Report annually on number of calls received, topics covered and a summary of the disposition of the calls. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 3 Town Council’s Environmental Advisory Board Meet at least once a year with the Town’s standing board. Focus committee on targeted pollution programs of concern. Report annually on number of meetings and subjects covered. X X X X X Water Resources Outreach Supervisor /Stormwater Program Analyst 4 "Adopt a Stream" program Work with the Town’s existing Spruce program to incorporate streams into the Adopt a Spot program. Track volunteers, groups by name, project, activities completed, contact information, and have group prepare a summary report of activities each year. Report on program, providing amount of miles cleaned, pounds of debris removed, and frequency of activities in annual report. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst / Volunteer Coordinator Parks and Recreation and Cultural Resources APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 4 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP Summary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Legal Authority Amend when needed existing ordinance on illicit detection, right of entry, prohibition of certain discharges, enforcement actions and penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connections. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 2 Stormwater Infrastructure Inventory The Town currently has a GIS layer of storm drain pipes and inlets. The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water for each outfall. Additions are added by CAD in house as development occurs. We require survey grade information for the storm drain system. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 3 Database tracking system Develop a database tracking system for tracking citizen complaints and requests. All complaints will be logged including information on follow-up and geographical location of illegal discharge or spill. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 4 Screening of outfalls Inspect outfalls annually during dry weather conditions (i.e., hasn't' rained in 48 hours) and test flows found at discharge points. Create database of outfalls, inspection date, screening tests conducted, findings and follow up procedures. Report on number and actions taken in each annual report. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 5 Direct Mail Create and distribute letters targeting business owners. The letter shall inform business owners of the illegal discharge ordinance and inform them of potential inspection. At a minimum letters shall target landscapers, painting companies, carpet cleaners, automotive businesses and restaurants. X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 6 Inspection / Training Program Town staff will be cross-trained to recognize and report illegal discharges. Staff to be trained include code enforcement officers, inspectors, and public works and utility personnel X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 7 Fact Sheets Develop fact sheets on illicit connections and spill management. Provide to staff who are in contact with sources (pretreatment group). Prepare fact sheets for commercial property managers, restaurant owner/operators, and automotive businesses. Make available to general public via the Town’s Web site. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 9 Evaluate on-site wastewater system policies and procedures Implement a program that will require evaluation of septic systems by the Wake County EHD, or a contractor certified by Wake County. For additions with existing OSWW, require an evaluation of the septic X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 5 BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party system by the Wake County EHD prior to the Town signing off for the building permit. APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 6 4. Construction Site Program BMP Summary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Legal Authority Review /amend existing erosion control ordinance as needed to improve sediment and erosion control program and comply with Neuse Rules and Phase II requirements. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator 2 Plan review Reviews site plans for all new development with disturbed area greater than 12,000 square feet. All site plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with sedimentation and soil erosion, storm water, and flood plain management ordinances and state laws. Reviews storm drainage systems to ensure they meet the design and Town criteria. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator 3 Pre-construction Meetings Meet with site development personnel to review plans and implementation schedules for each development project. Review plan revisions as needed. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator / Stormwater Engineering Technicians 4 Inspection Program Inspect all construction sites greater than 12,000 square feet of disturbed area to ensure that grading and construction operations comply with the erosion control and sedimentation control ordinance. Make on-site visits to construction sites during the construction process to ensure proper measures for compliance; check grade, soil barriers, tree protection fence, impoundment structures, and other features. Verify that the erosion control measures on the approved plan are properly installed and function as designed. Inspect all single family residences for Silt Fence and Residential Construction Entrance (S-100) prior to footing inspection. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator / Stormwater Engineering Technicians 6 Local program meetings Attend local program meetings to stay abreast of State regulations and share information with other locally delegated sediment & erosion programs in the region. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator 7 Town projects Observe Town Projects upon request to ensure compliance with state approved erosion control plan. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator 8 Contractor Education Provide one training event each year. Document training program for site operators providing numbers of training events held and number of site operators trained each year. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator 9 Coordination of NPDES permitted sites Provide contractors with NPDES permit requirements with construction sites greater than 1 acre of disturbance. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator / APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 7 BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party Stormwater Engineering Technicians 10 Standard specifications for BMPs Revise / amend standard specifications for sediment and erosion control BMPs as needed X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator / Stormwater Program Analyst APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 8 5. Post Construction Runoff Control Program BMP Summary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Legal Authority Review /amend existing stormwater ordinances for new development as needed to comply with Neuse Rules, Jordan Lake Rules, Watershed Protection and Phase II requirements X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator / Stormwater Program Analyst 2 Plan review Reviews site plans for all new development with disturbed area greater than 12,000 square feet. All site plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with Neuse stormwater rules, Jordan Lake rules, watershed water supply regulations, NPDES Phase II requirements and small area plan stormwater requirements as applicable. Review all water quality and quantity BMP designs to ensure they are effective. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator 3 BMP documentation Ensure that BMP documentation requirements are provided to contractors and owners during the preconstruction meetings and are met prior to final occupancy. X X X X X Stormwater Engineering Technicians 4 Inspection Program Inspect all construction sites greater than 12,000 square feet of disturbed area verify that the Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) for water quality and quantity control on the approved plan are properly installed and function as designed. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator / Stormwater Engineering Technicians 5 Database tracking system Track each project by spreadsheet. Data tracked includes project area, nitrogen loading, buy down payments in the Neuse Basin. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator 6 SCM Inspections Conduct annual inspection of Stormwater SCMs to ensure proper operations & maintenance. Correspond with responsible party to request corrective actions. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 7 Local program meetings Attend local program meetings to stay abreast of State regulations and share information with other locally delegated stormwater programs in the region. X X X X X Stormwater Field Services Administrator / Stormwater Program Analyst APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 9 BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 8 Town projects Inspect Town Projects upon request to ensure compliance with stormwater regulations. X X X X X Stormwater Program Analyst 9 Standard specifications for SCMs Revise / amend standard specifications for stormwater SCMs as needed Stormwater Field Services Administrator / Stormwater Program Analyst APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 10 6. Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention BMP Summary Table BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Environmental Audit Perform environmental audits at priority sites annually. Prioritize recommendations as each audit is completed and initiate recommendations in the fiscal year following the audit, except where any extreme hazard or potential human risk is identified. High hazards will be addressed immediately upon identification. Report annually on progress toward meeting recommendations. Objective is to reduce pollutant loading from municipal sites. X X X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 3 Train all PWUT Staff Educate all employees on clean water issues and on workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program and report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 4 Train Stormwater Maintenance Staff Provide training to all employees who maintain the drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit, sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage system. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 5 Train Buildings & Grounds staff Provide training to all employees who manage and apply chemicals to address safe storage, application and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training throughout the permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 5 Inspect Vehicle Washing and Fueling Operations Annually inspect vehicle washing and fueling operations to ensure that they are in good working order and that they minimize exposure of stormwater to chemicals, fuels, and other liquids. Document findings and actions taken to address any problems identified. Report on finding in annual permit report. X X X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 6 Inspect materials storage areas Inspect material storage facilities and establish priorities for addressing issues identified. Address corrective activity within 24 months of inspection. Report on number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in each annual report. X X X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 7 Inspect salt storage facility and evaluate snow/ice management program Inspect salt storage facility and application equipment annually to identify and eliminate exposure to stormwater and/or ineffective / inappropriate application. In year 3, evaluate current snow and ice management program and ensure that effective measures are in place to minimize contamination X X X X X Director of Public Works / Stormwater Facilities Specialist APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 11 BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party Identify problems and address when found. Report annually on inspections and resulting actions 8 Develop standard operating procedures Develop standard operating procedures for various facilities and/or operations such as street sweeping activities and parking lot (garage) maintenance activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved. Annually report on facilities and/or operations targeted and results of activities. X X X X X Director of Public Works / Stormwater Facilities Specialist 9 Evaluate solid waste collection procedures Evaluate solid waste collection practices (including leaf pick up) to determine if procedures or equipment adjustments need to be made to address potential for pollution of stormwater. Focus on issues such as spills in the street, hydraulic hose ruptures, customer storage practices. Report on findings and any workplan that develops as a result. X X X X X Director of Public Works / Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling 10 Evaluate spill response Evaluate current spill response practices and determine if adjustments are needed to reduce the risk of polluting bodies of water (streams, ponds, lakes). Implement recommended changes in Year 5 and report on findings and strategies in annual reports. X X X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 11 Evaluate oil recycling program Evaluate existing used oil recycling program. Report annually on program, including amount recycled and adjustments made as needed. X X X X X Fleet Division Manager 12 Maintain hazardous chemical inventory Maintain inventory of hazardous chemicals and other potentially hazardous materials and ensure that limited but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to minimize risk of spill or contamination of stormwater. Conduct research on alternative products to reduce risk of surface water contamination. Document findings and actions taken in annual report. X X X X X Stormwater Facilities Specialist 13 Evaluate sanitary sewer and water supply maintenance programs Evaluate sanitary sewer and water supply maintenance activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved. Revise procedures as needed to minimize pollutant loading. Track cross connections found and eliminated. X X X X Director of Public Works / Operations Manager 14 Evaluate road construction and maintenance practices Evaluate road construction and maintenance activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of pollutant loading X X X X X Director of Public Works / Stormwater Program Analyst APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 12 BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party to stormwater that can be achieved. Revise procedures as needed to minimize pollutant loading. 15 Evaluate stormwater maintenance programs Develop a proactive inspections and maintenance program for stormwater structures within the R/W. X X X X X Director of Public Works / Stormwater Facilities Specialist