NCS000426_APPLICATION_20100218

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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❑FINAL PERMIT
❑ /ANNUAL REPORT
GLAPPLICATION
❑ COMPLIANCE
❑ OTHER
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HICKORY
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Office of the City Manager
February 18, 2010
Mr. Mike Randall
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: mberry(@-c0ickory_nc.us
Subject: NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit NCS000426 Renewal Application
Dear Mr. Randall:
Enclosed are the completed NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Form and three
copies of the Narrative Application Supplement: Stormwater Management Program
Report.
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We hereby request renewal of the City of Hickory's NPDES Phase 11 Stormwater Permit
Number NCS000426.
If you have any questions concerning this renewal application, please contact Terry
Watts in our Engineering Department at 828 323-7416.
Sincerely,
Mick Berry
City Manager
Enclosure
C: Terry Watts
Chuck Hansen

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION (RENEWAL FOR -PERMIT NUMBER NCS000426)
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Hickory
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local Government
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City Government
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Catawba
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
29.6 (City) & 18.77 (ETI)
miles
g.
Population
37,222 (City)
Permanent
13 853 ET))
(2000 Census Data)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
31.5% (2000 Versus 1990 Census Data)
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ® No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
s uare miles
29.6 (City) & 18.77 (ETJ)
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
43 (Includes unnamed tributaries)
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential-
58
•
Commercial
25
•
Industrial
10
•
Open Space
7
Total =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
(Regulations Incorporated into City's Land
'Develo ment Code
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes ® No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with ❑ Yes M No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity: NOT APPLICABLE
• Name of Phase I MS4
NOT APPLICABLE
• NPDES Permit Number
NOT APPLICABLE
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes M No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
NOT APPLICABLE
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No NOT APPLICABLE
erm ittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Dept.
• Element they will implement
Construction Site Runoff Controls
• Contact Person
Mrs. Toni Norton
• Contact Address
PO Box 389, Newton, NC 28658
• Contact Telephone Number
828-465-8161
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
®Yes ❑ No (Interlocal Agreement)
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person'and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
NOT APPLICABLE
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
NOT APPLICABLE
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I 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.
Signature
Name
Mick Berry
Title
City Manager
Street Address
76 North Center Street
PO Box
398
city
Hickory
State
NC
Zip
28603
Telephone
828 323-7412
Fax
828 323-7550
E-Mail
[e-mail]. nc:us
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Mr. Charles Hansen, P.E.
b.
Title
Public Services Director and City Engineer
c.
Street Address
76 North Center Street
d.
PO Box
398
e.
City
Hickory
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28603
h.
Telephone Number
828 323-7416
i.
Fax Number
828 323-7476
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a. RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
b. UIC program under SDWA
c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge
WQSCS00020
Permit Number
d. Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
e. Non Attainment Program
f. National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g. Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h. Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
-1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served.........................................................2
1.2. Growth Rate.................................................................2
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas....................................2
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System.................................................2
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates........................................3
1.6. 'I'MDL Identification..................................................... 3
2. RECEIVING STREAMS......................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs.............................................................4
3.2. State programs............................................................... 5
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List...........................................5
4.2. Organizational Chart.......................................................5
4.3. Signing Official ............................................................ 5
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
5.1. Co-Permittees............................................. . . . :.............. 5
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity..............................................................5
6.2, Measure implemented......................................................6
6.3. Contact Information........................................................6
6.4. Legal Agreements...........................................................6
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts................7
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation......................................8
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ............................ 10
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ........................ 13
7.5. Post -Construction Stormwater Management
in New Development and Redevelopment ............................. 14
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Municipal Operations..................................................16

Stormwater Management Program Report
The City of Hickory (City) is located primarily in Catawba County, on the western side
of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Hickory is located in the Catawba River Basin.
Part of the City extends into Burke County, on the same side of the Catawba River/Lake
Hickory. Another part of the City extends across Lake Hickory into Caldwell County.
Lake Hickory is used as a drinking water source for the City. Lake Hickory was built by
Duke Power Company (now Duke Energy) for the purpose of hydropower generation.
1.0. Storm Sewer System Information
1.1. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's year 2000 census, total population of the
City was 37,222. This compares with the 1990 census total population of 28,301.
The year 2000 population of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) was 13,853. The
1990 population of the ETJ was 12,474. The population information for the ETJ
was taken from an interpolation of the census data. The 2008 estimate of the
population of the City was 40,761.
1.2. The population growth rate for the ten-year (1990-2000) period was 31.5%, for an
annualized percentage change of 3.15%. This is based upon the population growth
rate within the City Iimits. The estimated population growth rate for the period
from 2000-2008 was 9.5%, for an annualized percentage change of 1.19%.
1.3. The total area included within the City limits is 29.6 square miles. The area with the
ETJ is 18.77 square miles. Therefore the municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) service area is 29.6 square miles, and the jurisdictional area is 48.37 square
miles.
1.4. The MS4 starts with the gutters or ditches along the municipal streets. Stormwater
from the streets, and sheet flow or piped flow from the properties along the streets,
enters the gutters and is transported to catch basins and pipe systems that carry it
away from the streets and the municipal rights -of -way. If the street does not have
curb and gutter, stormwater is carried in ditches. It may eventually enter catch basins
and pipe systems. The stormwater may be carried across private property by sheet
flow, piped flow, or in natural or man-made channels. Either way, it is eventually
discharged into streams throughout the City.
The City, as a general rule, assumes no responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or
improvements on private property. Stormwater maintenance and inspection activities
outside the street rights -of way are the responsibility of private property owners.
Maintenance activities within street rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -
needed basis by the Street Department. Maintenance may also be performed due to
calls from property owners to report such things as trash and debris and flow
impediments.
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1.5. The land use composition within the MS4 service area is broken down as follows:
City
58% Residential
25% Commercial
10% Industrial
7% Open Space*
100%
ETJ
86% Residential
3% Commercial
2% Industrial
9% Open Space*
100%
*Note: Open Space was interpreted as dedicated open space and not vacant property
space.
1.6. An analysis of the information from the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (NCDENR, DWQ), does not
indicate that the MS4 discharges into a body of water that currently has Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) limits.

2.0. Receiving Streams
Receiving
Streams
j Stream Segment
Index Numbers
Water Quality
Classifications
Use Support
Ratings
Water Quality
Issues
Drownin Creek
I 11-52- 1 & 2
WS-IV& IVCA
NR
Unnamed Tributariesl
Burke County
NR
Unnamed Tributaries)
Caldwell County
NR
Horseford Creek
11-54- 0.
WS-N & lV CA
E
0.4 miles for Aquatic Life
Frye Creek
11-54-1
WS-IV
NR
Cri IeCreek
11-54-2
WS-IV
NR
Unnamed Tributaries
Catawba County
NR
I
Falling Creek
11-60,
C
NR
Snow Creek
11-61,
C
NR
Long Shoal Creek
11-64.
WS-V & B
NR
Hen rvFork
HenryFork
11-129-1- 125
C
S
Unnamed Tributaries
NR
Lon view Creek
11-129-1-16
C
NR
Geitner Branch
1 11-129-1-18
C
NR
Barger Branch
11-129-1-19
C
NR
Mudd Creek
11-129-1-20
C
NR
South Fork Catawba
Clarks Creek 11-129.5- 0.3
C
NR
Miller Branch 11-129-5-1
C
NR
Catawba River
Herman Branch
11-76.1
C
NR
LyleCreek
11-76- 0.5
C
N R
KEY:
B
j Primary Recreation -Fresh Water
C __
jAguatic Life, Secondary Recreation -Fresh Water
CA I
Critical Area
I
Impaired
NR
Not Rated
S
STporting
WS-IV
Water Su R/-Highly Developed
WS-V
Water Su V-U stream
NOTES:
1. Names of receiving streams taken from USGS and SCS Maps,
2. Stream Segment Index Numbers taken from information on NCDENR BIMS
website and cross -matched with USGS and SCS Map information.
3. Water Quality Classifications taken from NC DENR RIMS.
4. Use Support Ratings taken from review of 2004 Catawba River Basinwide
Water Quality Ran and 2006 List of 303(d) waters in the Catawba River
Basin.
3.0. Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1. The local programs implemented for water quality within the MS4 are the Water
Supply Watershed, Henry River Conservation Overlay District, National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 11 Stormwater regulations, and a
delegated local Erosion and Sediment Control Program. These regulations are
incorporated into the City's Land Development Code (LDC), Phase Il Stormwater
Ordinance, an interlocal agreement with Catawba County for erosion and sediment
control, and by reference the City's Code of Ordinances.
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3.2. The state programs implemented locally are the Catawba River Riparian Buffer Rules.
The other local programs are implemented with oversight from the state.
4.0. Permitting Information
4.1. The responsible party for each measurable goal will be Mr. Charles Hansen, Public
Services Director and City Engineer.
Mr. Charles Hansen, Y.E.
Public Services Director and City l ngineer
Engineering Department
City of 1-lickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
828-323-7416
828-323-7476
chanson a,ei.hickory.nc.us
4.2. In lieu of an organizational chart, the following shows the line of authority from the
Mayor to the Public Services Director/City Engineer:
Mayor/City Council
City Manager
Assistant City Manger
Public Services Director/City Engineer
4.3. The Charter for the City of Hickory, Chapter IV. Administrative Offices, Powers and
Procedures, Subchapter B. City Manager, Section 4.22. Powers and Duties states:
The city manager shall:
(1) .Be the administrative head of the city government and, as such, shall be
responsible for the administration of the city gffrces, positions and departments,
created by or under this charier;
(2) See that within the jurisdiction of the city the laws of the state and the ordinances,
resolutions and regulations of the city council are faithfully executed;
5.0. Co -Permitting Information
5.1. The City has chosen not to enter into any agreements or contracts as a co-permittee
with any other municipalities to develop and implement the Phase II stormwater
program.
6.0. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for construction
site runoff control. The Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department,
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division administers the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act in Catawba County under delegation from the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Land
Resources.
6.2. The City will rely on the Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department,
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division to enforce the provisions of the NPDES
Phase II Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure within the City limits
and ETJ.
6.3. The contact information for the responsible party is listed below:
Mrs. Toni Norton, P.E.
Utilities and Engineering Department
Catawba County
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-8161
6.4. An interlocal agreement has been approved by both the Hickory City Council and the
Catawba County Board of Commissioners to establish the necessary legal
relationship.
7.0. Stormwater Management Program
Introduction And Overview
A stormwater management program (SWMP) has been developed for the City and ETJ,
as required by the NPDES Phase lI regulations. The proposed plan consists of best
management practices (BMPs) and appropriate measurable goals to control the discharge
of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practical (MEP), for the five-year
duration of the stormwater permit. The implementation of the stormwater management
program will focus on existing city maintenance programs and ordinances. The
continuation of these programs, along with the development of new programs where
necessary, is deemed the most effective approach to stormwater management.
The six major components of the storm water management program are the six minimum
control measures required by NPDES Phase II.
Municipal industrial activities are covered under the appropriate Stormwater General
Permits of the State of North Carolina.
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7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
PositionlParty
1
1 2
1 3
1 a
1 5
1
Newspaper Press Releases
Press releases will notify the publicabout
City Engineer
vents related to stormwaler,
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SEEN
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�
2
Information on C ity Webs ile
Develop and maintain a storm water sermon
City Engineer
n the eAsting City website. Information
provided wil be related to reducing
polluted stormwater runoff. Cortad
information for the Ci wilt be govidLd,
3
Distribute Information to the
Use utility bill inserts to dstribute storm
City Engineer
General Public
water information to the general ublic.
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4
Conduct Putllic Presentations
Conduct public presentations to citizen
City Engineer
groups and business groups,
5
Educationd Materials for
Provide educution3l materials for
City Engineer
City Schoolsage-speciic
groups. Conduct teacher
raining workshops. Conduct presentatons
s requested.
6
Business Oltreach Program
Develop information to educate businesses
CityEngineer
g
bout stormwater issues and how they
an help reduce storm water pdluton.
7
Storm Drain Castings
Storm drain castings purchased by the
City Engineer
City will contan the message "Drains
o streams.'
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.1.2."hhe target audiences for the education program are the majority of the general
public and the various businesses that operate within the City limits and ETJ. Public
awareness of the stormwater program will be more effective using this strategy, because
the general public includes for the most part the same individuals that operate and
manage the various businesses.
7.1.3. The target pollutant sources are those normally associated with an increasingly
urban area. Roads, parking lots, businesses, and homes replace the natural permeable
landscape with more impermeable surfaces. Stormwater runoff increases and reaches
streams more quickly. The number one pollutant is the same as in North Carolina in
general, sediment. After that the chemicals associated with vehicles and industrial
activities pollute stormwater in the Hickory area to a greater extent than the pollution
associated with nutrient runoff.
7.1.4. The outreach program is again based upon reaching the majority of the general
public and the various businesses that operate within the City limits and ETJ. Utility bill
inserts will reach the majority of the general public and businesses. Information on the
City's website will reach a smaller audience, such as those with internet access at home
or at work. Internet access is also available at the public libraries in the area. Public
presentations will reach targeted citizen and business groups in smaller numbers.
Educational materials will reach small groups of school students, and to a lesser extent
parents. A business outreach program will reach a group that may to some extent be
familiar with stormwater programs, depending upon their industry's standard industrial
classification code (SIC) designation. Storm drain castings with the message "drains to
streams" will reach another small part of the population. All together, the program will
reach the majority of the general public and businesses in the time period of the permit
term.
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The strategies used for the various contact groups will vary. For example, restaurants
could be targeted with an information campaign regarding the proper disposal of cooking
grease. Auto repair shops could be targeted with an information campaign regarding the
proper disposal of oil and other automotive fluids. Businesses in general could be
targeted with a campaign to increase parking lot sweeping to reduce the amount of
automotive pollutants flushed from parking areas by rainfall. Contractor groups could be
targeted with a campaign to increase their use of control measures on projects to reduce
erosion and the resulting sedimentation of adjacent properties and streams. The general
public could be targeted with a campaign to recycle common household waste products
and the proper disposal of yard waste. Hazardous household waste could be collected by
various means such as an annual collection day at a central collection point. Other
specific examples could be developed, depending upon the targeted groups.
7.1.5. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of a program
to reach the majority of the general public and various businesses was considered. BMPs
were considered based upon the likely success of reaching the most widespread audience
of the general public and various businesses. The rationale for this is discussed above in
the details of the outreach program. Specific examples of targeted programs that could
be developed are also given above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the
responsible persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum
measure.
7.1.6. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Participation and Involvement
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
1 2
1 3 1
a
15
1
Citizen Advisory Group
Develop and maintain a citizen advisory
Miami
City Engineer
group For input on stomtarater "sues.
2
Develop Outreach Programs
Develop outreach programs for public
City Engineer
involvement Examples to be considered
re litter pickup, household hazardous
rite, and recycling.
3
Storm Drain Castings
Require storm drain castings with the
City Engineer
message "Drains tD Streams-" These
astngs will be required for new
IN
development projects.
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.2.2. The target audiences for the public participation and involvement program will be
various organized groups in the community such as business groups, professional
associations, trade associations, neighborhood associations, public service groups, and

Youth oriented groups. This strategy will reach various ethnic and economic groups
within the community.
7.2.3. The participation program to date has involved citizen/stakeholder committees to
help develop the current stormwater program as outlined in the City's LDC and NPDES
Phase II Stormwater Ordinance, The LDC is currently in the process of being updated
utilizing a citizenlstakeholder type of committee. The stormwater sections of the LDC
will be revised to reflect the fact that Phase 11 regulations are now in place. The most
restrictive of the current regulations will govern where they overlap. For example, Water
Supply Watershed (WSWS) regulations and Phase II regulations overlap within the
jurisdictional area of the City. Density limits are part of the WSWS regulations, but not
the Phase II regulations. The general public has also been involved in the public hearing
process, in the development of the current regulations developed by the NCDENR,
DWQ. The public hearing process involved citizens from across the state. The
development of the City's NPDES Phase II Stormwater Ordinance was done primarily by
the staff of the City's Engineering Department, with input from the other departments as
necessary. A public hearing was held on the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance to gather
citizen input before it was approved by the City Council.
Future public meetings of a Citizen Advisory Group will involve the public in the
decision -making process concerning stormwater program activities. Outreach programs
for targeted organized groups will reach the ethnic and economic groups within the City.
The requirement for storm drainage castings with the message "drains to streams" will
reach all of the groups associated with new development and redevelopment projects.
The strategies used for the various groups will vary. For example, litter clean up could be
performed by organized groups dedicated to public service. Some public service oriented
companies allow their employees to participate in these activities to promote good public
relations. Neighborhood associations could perform these activities as well. Groups
organized around watershed basins could perform clean up and pollution monitoring
activities.
7.2.4. The first step in the decision process was to determine how to involve not only the
general public, but also the various organized groups in the community. The various
ethnic and economic groups also need to be reached in the process. When considering
the various types of groups and organizations in the community, they can be categorized
as business groups, professional associations, trade associations, neighborhood
associations, public service groups, and youth oriented groups. Therefore, this strategy
reaches the various ethnic and economic groups. The rationale for this is discussed above
and in the participation program section. Specific examples of targeted programs that
could be developed are also given above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and
the responsible persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum
measure.
7.2.5. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
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timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Illicit Dischargo Detection and Elimination
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
1
1 2
1 3
1 415
Position/Party
1
Maintain a Storm Dranage Map
M antan a map c(the MS4 within the street
City Engineer
of the MS4 \AAtNr) the City
rights -of -way within the City.
Ilion
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2
illicit Discharge Inspection,
Maintain a program for the purpose of
City Engineer
Detection, and Elimination
detection of illicit discharges to the MS4.
Program
Maintain City ordinances to prohibit
licit discharges, authorize inspectikris,
and require the elimination of illicit
discharges that are detected.
3
Programs i
Conduct outreach progroms for public
City Engineer
10utreach
and business involvement Examples to
be considered are litter pick-up,
househdd hazadous waste, and recycling.
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.3.2. A map of the MS4 within the City street rights -of -way and the associated outfalls
is currently being developed and incorporated into the City's Geographic Information
System (GIS). The mapping will be completed before the June 30, 2010 deadline. The
GIS is a joint effort with Catawba County and the Western Piedmont Council of
Governments. Additional ESR1 software is being purchased by the City to be able to
better utilize the information obtained from the mapping program. When the MS4 field
survey information input is completely added to the GIS, the GIS can be used to show
any targeted outfall, the drainage basin that contributes to it, the MS4, and the types of
residential, commercial, and industrial areas that might contribute any particular type of
pollution to the outfall. The parcel boundaries, owner's name, most recent aerial photos,
topographic features, and other information will also be immediately available as needed.
Any particular type of working map that is needed for future field investigations will be
generated using the GIS. The information in the GIS can be updated as necessary when
new development or redevelopment occurs. Supplemental information such as the
locations of stormwater BMPs can also be tracked using the GIS.
Other map sources such the Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey maps or
the United States Geologic Survey quadrangle topographic maps may be used to
delineate features such as perennial and intermittent surface waters. The names and
locations of all receiving waters can also be verified using these maps.
7.3.3. The regulatory mechanism used will be the Phase lI Stormwater Ordinance and
the City's Code of Ordinances. Key components of the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance
are the right to inspect for illicit discharges on private property, and the requirement for
the elimination at the source of any illicit discharges that are discovered. The field
inspection program will initially take place in conjunction with the field inventory to
develop the map of the MS4.
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7.3.4. The enforcement of the illicit discharge section of the Phase II Stormwater
Ordinance will be the responsibility of the City's Code Enforcement Division of the
1-iickory Police Department. first of all, the Phase lI Stormwater Ordinance prohibits
illicit discharges into the MS4. The ordinance also establishes the right to inspect for
illicit discharges on private property. The requirement for the elimination of illicit
discharges at the source is also established by the ordinance. The program for the
detection and elimination of illicit discharges into the MS4 will be addressed below. The
enforcement procedures to ensure compliance with the ordinance will also be addressed
below in the detection and elimination section.
7,3.5. The plan for detection and elimination of illicit discharges will have three
components starting with the initial mapping operation. Field inspections will initially be
coordinated with the mapping operation. Source identification and elimination will the
third phase of the plan.
A field inspection program will use dry weather flow as the first indicator of a possible
illicit discharge. Visual observations and initial field testing for certain chemicals can be
used to make the initial determination of whether the dry weather flow is in fact an illicit
discharge. Further testing in a laboratory and the subsequent analysis can provide the
confirmation of the initial field results, or determine that the dry weather flow is not an
illicit discharge. After the source of the illicit discharge has been determined, several
steps can be taken to ensure the enforcement of the ordinance and the elimination of the
illicit discharge at the source.
These steps, depending upon the nature of the source, can include:
1. Sending a letter to the property owner/business operator with a request for the
owner/operator to investigate the source of the illicit discharge.
2. Conducting a site visit and interview to encourage the owner/operator to take voluntary
corrective measures.
3. Performing additional tests if necessary to confirm the source of the illicit discharge.
4. Issuing a letter of noncompliance if the owner/operator does not take corrective action.
5. Sending a copy of the letter and information to the NCDENR, DWQ requesting
assistance.
6. Performing additional inspections as necessary to determine if corrective actions are
taken.
7. Taking additional legal measures as necessary to see that corrective actions are taken.
The responsibility for the enforcement may be the NCDENR, DWQ if, for example, the
source is traced to an industrial facility that has an individual NPDES storm water
discharge permit.
An evaluation of land uses within the City will be made to determine the where future
field inspections for dry weather flows will take place. Land use information can be
readily evaluated to determine the types of commercial, industrial, and residential areas
that might contribute more pollution into the MS4. For example, older residential areas
might have older sanitary sewer lines or septic tanks that could contribute pollutants.

Older industrial areas might have illicit floor drain connections to the MS4. Areas where
vehicle maintenance activities are concentrated can also be targeted as potential pollution
sources.
Field personnel will receive periodic training on how to identify illicit discharges to the
MS4, and if necessary, track them to locate the source of the illicit discharge. When dry
weather flows are discovered, the field personnel may report the dry weather flows so
that they can be investigated by Code Enforcement.
The field personnel that investigate the dry weather flow will follow simple steps to trace
and isolate the source of the dry weather flow. They will make visual observations about
the characteristics of the flow so that descriptive data such as color, odor, oil sheen,
turbidity, or other such information is recorded that could help identify the source. If so
equipped, they will perform initial field tests to attempt to determine if trace amounts of
certain chemicals are present. They will also take samples if necessary for laboratory
analysis. Based upon the particular location, they can evaluate the types of facilities
located in the proximity to try to identify potential sources of illicit discharges or
improper disposal. All of the information can be recorded as a part of the investigation
procedure.
7.3.6. The following non-stormwater discharges have not been identified as significant
contributors of pollutants to the MS4: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted
stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration,
uncontaminated pumped ground water, discharges from potable sources, foundation
drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space
pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash
water.
7.3.7. The outreach program is based upon reaching the majority of the general public
and the various businesses that operate within the City limits. The public education and
outreach program, the public involvement and participation program; and the'pollution
prevention and good housekeeping program will all be part of a coordinated effort.
Informing the general public, various businesses, and municipal employees of the
importance of the hazards associated with illicit discharges and improper disposal of
waste will be an integral part of all three of these minimum measures. The strategies
used in the public education and public involvement minimum measures will be
supplemented by employee training and other aspects of the good housekeeping
minimum measure.
7.3.8. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of the
mapping program was considered along with how to coordinate the field investigation of
the MS4 in conjunction with the mapping program. The most critical areas are the ones
most likely to have illicit connections and illicit discharges. The development of an
outreach program to reach the majority of the general public and various businesses was
considered next. BMPs were considered based upon the likely success of reaching the
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most widespread audience of the general public and various businesses. The rationale for
this is discussed above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.3.9. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
7.4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
7.4.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Runoff Controls
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YEAR
Responsible
PositionlParty
1
2
3
4
5
t
Erosion and Sod mentContol
TheCilywill require that copy of the
City Engineer
Ran
approval letter from Catawba Courty
Utilities and Engineering, Eroson Control
Division be submitted before a buiding or
grading project will be approved, if the
project will dsh,rb an are or more of land
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION giiiio
7.4.2. The regulatory mechanism used will be the Catawba County Utilities and
Engineering Department, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division's local erosion and
sediment control program delegated by NCDENR, Division of Land Resources. The City
will rely on the Catawba County to enforce the provisions of the NPDES Phase II
Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure within the City limits and ETJ.
The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for construction
site runoff control within the City limits and the ETJ. The City will only provide an
oversight mechanism with local ordinances. The City will require that a copy of the
erosion control approval letter from Catawba County be submitted before building or
grading permits will be issued if construction activities will result in a land disturbance of
an acre or more.
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7.5. Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Post -Construction Runoff Controls
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
PositionlParty
1
1 2
1 3
1 41
5
1
Laid Development Code
U pdate City's Land Development Code to
City Engineer
coordinate with the NPDES Phase 11storm-
ater regulations
2
StonnwalerControis
The City will require that all new or
City Engineer
redevelopment projects that meet the
criteria specified by the N PDES Phase I I
regulations must empby engineered
shxmwater controls. The Stormwater
BM Manual published by NCDENR,
DWO will be used as a guideline.
3
Operatbn and Maintenance
The City wit require recorded operation and
City Engineer
Program
maintenance agreements with posting of
inartcial assurance for the purpose cf
maintenance, repairs, or reconstruction
necessary for adequate performance of
Stormwater control structures.
4
Oversight for On -Site
he Citywil eoordinateoversghtfcr
City Engineer
Wastewater Treatment Systemsn-ste
wastewater treatment systems
ith the Catawba County Health
[Department
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
7.5.2. The current Stormwater program is outlined in the City's LDC and the Phase it
Stormwater Ordinance. The LDC is currently in the process of being updated. The
stormwater sections of the LDC will be revised to reflect the fact that Phase II regulations
are now in place. The Phase lI Stormwater Ordinance applies throughout the City limits
and the ETJ. Water Supply Watershed (WSWS) regulations are contained within the
LDC and apply in two areas of the City and ETJ. Low Impact Development regulations
in the LDC apply to another area of the City. Stormwater detention regulations in the
LDC also apply throughout the City and ETJ. The most restrictive of the current
Stormwater regulations will govern where they overlap. For example, density limits are
part of the WSWS regulations, but not the Phase Ii regulations. These various regulations
have to be reviewed to determine which provisions are more restrictive, and thus which
ones govern For a specific area.
7.5.3. The LDC contains several provisions for non-structural BMPs. The preservation
of open space and natural features is encouraged throughout the code. Intensity,
dimensional, and design standards contain provisions to encourage landscaping and tree
plantings. Tree preservation is addressed in the City's Landscape Ordinance and Tree
Preservation Handbook. The application of these provisions ranges from residential
subdivisions to perimeter buffers and screenings to interior parking lot landscaping.
There are also provisions to set aside areas for recreation and open space. Special
purpose districts are also used to comply with the watershed and buffer regulations. All
of these provisions combined have the effect of reducing impervious surface area. The
code addresses additional measures to reduce the percentage of impervious area after
development and thus reduce the impact of polluted Stormwater runoff. The LDC is
currently in the process of being updated utilizing a citizen/stakeholder committee. Input
from the committee will important in incorporating green infrastructure in the revised
LDC.
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7.5.4. Structural BMPs (engineered stormwater BMPs) are currently required by the
City's Phase I1 Stormwater Ordinance which is in effect for the entire City and ETJ. The
Watershed Protection Overlay District (Water Supply Watershed) and Henry River
Conservation Overlay District (LID) are specific areas designated in the LDC that require
engineered stormwater BMPs. The Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
published by the NCDENR, DWQ is used as a guideline for the requirements for all
engineered stormwater BMPs. The more restrictive provisions of the various regulations
govern where they overlap.
7.5.5. The regulatory mechanism used will be the City's Code of Ordinances. The
Phase II Stormwater Ordinance and the LDC both apply to all development, public and
private, within the City and its ETJ. Both the Phase lI Stormwater Ordinance and the
LDC address the requirements for post -construction stormwater controls.
7.5.6. The long-term operation and maintenance of the stormwater control structure
BMPs will be assured by operation and maintenance agreements recorded with the
Catawba County Register of Deeds. The financial security of the agreement will be
assured by the posting of adequate financial instruments for the purpose of the
maintenance, repairs, or reconstruction necessary for adequate performance of the storm -
water control structures. An operation and maintenance plan shall be provided that is
consistent with the recorded operation and maintenance agreement. Annual inspections
of the stormwater controls must be conducted by a qualified professional. A copy of the
annual inspection report must be furnished to the City's Engineering Department, in a
format approved for that purpose.
The City will coordinate oversight for on -site wastewater treatment systems with the
applicable County Health Department, Burke, Caldwell, or Catawba.
7.5.7. The first step in the decision process was to compare all of the current storm -
water regulations that apply within the City limits and ETJ. These various regulations
were reviewed to determine which provisions are more restrictive, so that the more
restrictive regulations can be applied where they overlap. The rationale for this is
discussed above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
personslpositions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.5.8. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
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7.6. Pollution. prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
7.6.1. BMPS and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
1
Employee Training
Conduct training programs for public
City Engineer
services enpIoyees regarding pollution
prevention and ood housekee i
2
Recyling Program
Evaluate municipal operations to determine
City Engineer
f the recycling program is being utilized to
he maximum extern practical. Evaluate
[he
1011-1
program in comparison to other
municipalities of the same size in NC.
3
Hulk Material Storage
Evaluate covered or inside storage for bulk
IMIS
City Engineer
materials to prevent poluticn of stDrmwater
runoff from material storage areas.
4
Stomrwater System
Maintain a system maintenarce program
City Engineer
Maintenance
that includes inspection, clean -out, and
repair as necessa
5
Clearing Paved Areas
Maintain a program for reducing pollutants
i
City Engineer
from paved areas at municipal parking lots,
vehicle maintenance and refueling areas,
and vehicle storage areas.
6
Chemical Pesticides,
Maintain a program for reducing pollutants
City Engineer
Herbicides, and Fertiizers
to stormvater runoff from municipal uses
f chemical pesticides, herbicides, and
ertil izers.
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.6.2. The municipal operations that are impacted by the operations and maintenance
program will be the public services, public utilities, and recreation and parks
departments. The industrial facilities that are subject to general or industrial permits are:
1. Municipal Airport COC NCG150058 (issued January 8, 2010)
2. Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant COC NCG 1 10037
3. Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant COC NCG110038
4. Public Services Complex COC NCGO80670
5. Regional Compost Facility COC NCGl 10034
7.6.3. Training programs currently exist for Hazard Communication (OSHA), Chemical
Hygiene (OSHA), Process Safety Management (OSHA), Risk Management (USEPA),
and Pesticides (USEPA/USDA). The municipal employee training can utilize some of
the materials that are developed for the outreach programs for public education, public
involvement, and illicit discharges. Municipal employees perform many of the same
basic functions that involve facility operations and maintenance in private industry. They
are also a good source for feedback for developing the programs that are intended for the
general public and industry.
7.6.4. Maintenance and inspection activities are only performed within the rights -of -
way of the City. The City rights -of -way are only part of the stormwater conveyance
system within the limits of the City and the ETJ. The City, as a general rule, assumes no
responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or improvements on private property.
Stormwater maintenance and inspection outside the rights -of -way is the responsibility of
private property owners.
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Maintenance activities within rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -needed
basis by the Street Department. Activities such as street sweeping and mowing are
performed based upon a schedule. Storm drainage system maintenance is also performed
in response to calls from property owners. These typically include removal of trash and
debris and flow impediments.
The inspection of the stormwater drainage system within the limits of the City and the
ETJ took place in conjunction with the mapping operation. All stormwater drainage
system structures were inspected and the condition was documented as a part of that
operation. Maintenance work orders were generated as a result of that operation. Long-
term system maintenance will be performed as a result of the conditions noted during the
inspections.
7.6.5. Vehicular operations contribute pollutants that are commonly removed from
municipal parking lots and streets by sweeping operations. Vehicle maintenance
activities typically take place indoors. The majority of municipal vehicles and equipment
parked overnight at the public services complex have covered parking/storage areas.
Since this is the same complex where vehicle maintenance operations take place, the
covered storage and maintenance areas reduce the pollutants discharged into the stone
drainage system. Vehicle fluids are normally removed from paved areas using
compounds that absorb the Fluids. Periodically, additional measures will be evaluated to
reduce the discharge of pollutants from these areas.
7.6.6. Current waste disposal practices do not consider waste removed from the storm
drainage system as hazardous material. This material typically includes sediment,
floatables, broken limbs from bushes/trees, and miscellaneous debris. This material can
be disposed of normally or taken to the landfill as necessary.
7.6.7. Flood management projects are non -typical for this area. Regional detention
facilities to control flooding have not been necessary. Stormwater management
concentrates on BMPs for water quality and the controlled release of stormwater
discharges from new development. The Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
published by the NCDENR, DWQ is used as a guideline for the design review of
stormwater BMPs.
7.6.8. A review of existing ordinances, in conjunction with the other minimum
measures, has been performed to ensure compliance with Phase II stormwater
regulations.
7.6.9. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with municipal operations. Since the municipal operations are located
at various facilities, the facilities were reviewed to determine where the most likely
sources of possible pollutants exist. Since paved areas are subject to vehicle pollutants,
parking lot sweeping is the best method of reducing pollutants from municipal parking
areas. Vehicle maintenance and fueling areas need to be reviewed regularly because of
the possibility of fluid spills. Bulk material storage outdoors can also be a source of
pollutants. Bulk storage has been moved indoors as much as practical to reduce the
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possibility of pollutants being released into stormwater runoff. Salt for street deicing is
stored inside an enclosed area. The use of various chemical pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers has been reduced. Reducing their usage reduces the amount of pollutants being
released into stormwater runoff. Stormwater system maintenance, along with a recycling
program, will also reduce pollutants and floatables. Employee training on the importance
of pollution prevention and good housekeeping; makes all of these measures work more
effectively. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.6.10. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS f
I. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served.........................................................2
1.2. Growth Rate.................................................................2
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas....................................2
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System.................................................2
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates........................................3
1.6. TMDL Identification..................................................... 3
2. RECEIVING STREAMS......................................................4 -
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs.............................................................4
3.2. State programs.............................................................. 5
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List...........................................5
4.2. Organizational Chart.......................................................5
4.3. Signing Official............................................................ 5
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
5.1. Co-Permittees............................................................... 5
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity..............................................................5
6.2. Measure Implemented......................................................6
6.3. Contact Information........................................................6
6.4. Legal Agreements...........................................................6
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts................7
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation......................................8
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ............................ 10
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ........................ 13
7.5. Post -Construction Stormwater Management
in New Development and Redevelopment ............................. 14
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good I-Iousekeeping
for Municipal Operations..................................................16

Stormwater Management Prolzram Report
The City of Hickory (City) is located primarily in Catawba County, on the western side
of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Hickory is located in the Catawba River Basin.
Part of the City extends into Burke County, on the same side of the Catawba River/Lake
Hickory. Another part of the City extends across Lake Hickory into Caldwell County.
Lake Hickory is used as a drinking water source for the City. Lake Hickory was built by
Duke Power Company (now Duke Energy) for the purpose of hydropower generation.
1.0. Storm Sewer System Information
I.I. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's year 2000 census, total population of the
City was 37,222. This compares with the 1990 census total population of 28,301.
The year 2000 population of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) was 13,853. The
1990 population of the ETJ was 12,474. The population information for the ETJ
was taken from an interpolation of the census data. The 2008 estimate of the
population of the City was 40,76I .
I.2. The population growth rate for the ten-year (1990-2000) period was 31.5%, for an
annualized percentage change of 3.15%. This is based upon the population growth
rate within the City limits. The estimated population growth rate for the period
from 2000-2008 was 9.5%, for an annualized percentage change of 1.19%.
1.3. The total area included within the City limits is 29.6 square miles. The area with the
ETJ is 18.77 square miles. Therefore the municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) service area is 29.6 square miles, and the jurisdictional area is 48.37 square
miles.
1.4. The MS4 starts with the gutters or ditches along the municipal streets. Stormwater
from the streets, and sheet flow or piped flow from the properties along the streets,
enters the gutters and is transported to catch basins and pipe systems that carry it
away from the streets and the municipal rights -of -way. If the street does not have
curb and gutter, stormwater is carried in ditches. It may eventually enter catch basins
and pipe systems. The Stormwater may be carried across private property by sheet
flow, piped flow, or in natural or man-made channels. Either way, it is eventually
discharged into streams throughout the City.
The City, as a general rule, assumes no responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or
improvements on private property. Stormwater maintenance and inspection activities
outside the street rights -of -way are the responsibility of private property owners.
Maintenance activities within street rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -
needed basis by the Street Department. Maintenance may also be performed due to
calls from property owners to report such things as trash and debris and flow
impediments.
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1.5. The land use composition within the MS4 service area is broken down as follows:
City
58% Residential
25% Commercial
10% Industrial
7% Open Space*
100%
ETJ
86% Residential
3% Commercial
2% Industrial
9% Open Space*
100%
*Note: Open Space was interpreted as dedicated open space and not vacant property
space.
1.6. An analysis of the information from the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (NCDENR, DWQ), does not
indicate that the MS4 discharges into a body of water that currently has Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) limits.

2.0. Receiving Streams
Receiving
Streams
Stream Segment
Index Numbers
Water Quality
Classifications
Use Support
Ratings
Water Quality
Issues
Drowning Creek
1 11-52- 1 & 2
WS-IV& IVCA
NR
Unnamed TributaFiesl
Burke County
NR
Unnamed Tributariesl
Caldwell County
NR
Horseford Creek
11-54- 0.5
WS-N & IV CA
I
0.4 miles for Aquatic Life
Frye Creek
11-54-1
WS-IV
NR
Cripple Creek
11-54-2
WS-IV
NR
Unnamed Tributaries
Catawba County
N R
Falling Creek
11-60.
C
NR
Snow Creek
11-61.
C
NR
Long Shoal Creek
11-64.
WS-V & B
NR
H enrvFork
HenryFork
1 1'1-129-1- 125
C
S
Unnamed Tributariesl
NR
Lon view Creek
11-129-1-16
C
NR
Geitner Branch
11-129-1-18
C
NR
I
Barger Branch
11-129-1-19
C
NR
Mudd Creek
11-129-1-20
C
NR
South Fork Catawba
Clarks Creek 11-129-5- 0.3
C
NR
Miller Branch 11-129-5-1
C
NR
Catawba River
Herman Branch
11-76-1
C
NR
Lyle Creek
11-76- 0.5
C
NR
I
KEY:
B
Pdmaa Recreation -Fresh Water
C
Aquatic Life, Secondary Recreation -Fresh Water
CA
Critical Area
I
Im fired
NR
Not Rated
S
Support ng
WS-IV
lWaterSupriv N-Hi h1 Devel ed
WS-V
Water Su V-U stream
NOTES:
1. Names of receiving streams taken from USGS and SCS Maps.
2. Stream Segment Index Numbers taken from information on NCDENR BIMS
website and cross -matched with USGS and SCS Map reformation.
3. Water Quality Classifications taken from NCDENR BIMS.
4. Use Support Ratings taken from review of 2004 Catawba River Basinwide
Water Quality Plan and 2006 List of 303(d) waters in the Catawba River
Basin.
3.0. Existiny, Water Quality Programs
3.1. The local programs implemented for water quality within the MS4 are the Water
Supply Watershed, Henry River Conservation Overlay District, National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 11 Stormwater regulations, and a
delegated local Erosion and Sediment Control Program. These regulations are
incorporated into the City's Land Development Code (LDC), Phase II Stormwater
Ordinance, an interlocal agreement with Catawba County for erosion and sediment
control, and by reference the City's Code of Ordinances.
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3.2. The state programs implemented locally are the Catawba River Riparian Buffer Rules.
The other local programs are implemented with oversight from the state.
4.0. Permitting Information
4.1. The responsible party for each measurable goal will be Mr. Charles Hansen, Public
Services Director and City Engineer.
Mr. Charles Hansen, P.E.
Public Services Director and. City Engineer
Engineering .Department
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
828-323-7416
828-323-7476
chansen(Da ei.hickory.ne.us
4.2. In lieu of an organizational chart, the following shows the line of authority from the
Mayor to the Public Services Director/City Engineer:
Mayor/City Council
City Manager
Assistant City Manger
Public Services Director/City Engineer
4.3. The Charter for the. City of Hickory, Chapter 1V. Administrative Offices, Powers and
Procedures, Subchapter B. City Manager, Section 4.22. Powers and Duties states:
The city manager shall:
(1) Be the administrative head of the city government and, as such, shall be
responsible for the administration of the city offices, positions and departments,
created by or under this charter,-
(2) See that within the jurisdiction of the city the laws of the state and the ordinances,
resolutions and regulations of the city council are faithfully executed;
5.0. Co -Permitting Information
5.1. The City has chosen not to enter into any agreements or contracts as a co-penmittee
with any other municipalities to develop and implement the Phase It stormwater
program.
6.0. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for construction
site runoff control. The Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department,

Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division administers the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act in Catawba County under delegation from the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Land
Resources.
6.2. The City will rely on the Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department,
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division to enforce the provisions of the NPDES
Phase II Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure within the City limits
and ETJ.
6.3. The contact information for the responsible party is listed below:
Mrs. Toni Norton, P.E.
Utilities and Engineering Department
Catawba County
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-8161
6.4. An interlocal agreement has been approved by both the Hickory City Council and the
Catawba County Board of Commissioners to establish the necessary legal
relationship.
7.0. Stormwater Management Program
Introduction And Overview
A stormwater management program (SWMP) has been developed for the City and ETJ,
as required by the NPDES Phase II regulations. The proposed plan consists of best
management practices (BMPs) and appropriate measurable goals to control the discharge
of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practical (MEP), for the five-year
duration of stormwater permit. The implementation of the stormwater management
program will focus on existing city maintenance programs and ordinances. The
continuation of these programs, along with the development of new programs where
necessary, is deemed the most effective approach to stormwater management.
The six major components of the storm water management program are the six minimum
control measures required by NPDES Phase 1I.
Municipal industrial activities are covered under the appropriate Stormwater General
Permits of the State of North Carolina.
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7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
2 1
3
1 4
1 5
1
Newspaper Press Releases
Press releases will notify the public about
City Engineer
events related to stiormwater.
®®®
2
Information on CityWebsite
Developandmaintain astorm wate,section
City Engineer
n theebsting City website. Information
provided wil be related to reducing
polluted stormwater runoff. Contact
information for the City will be provided.
3
Distribae trformation to the
Use utility bill inserts to dstribute storm
®®
City Engineer
General Public
water information to the 9enem1publir
4
Conduct Public Presentations
Conduct public presentations to citizen
City Engineer
groups and business groups.
®�
5
Educational Materiaisfor
Provide educationalmaterials for
City Engineer
City Schoo$sage-specific
groups. Conduct teacher
raining workshops. Conduct presentations
as requested,
6
BusinessortreachProgram
Develop information to educate businesses
City Engineer
about stormwater issues and how they
an help reduce storm water pollution.
7
Storm Drain Castings
Storrs drain castings purchased by the
City Engineer
City will contain the message "Drains
o Streams."
SIMI
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.1.2. The target audiences for the education program are the majority of the general
public and the various businesses that operate within the City limits and ETJ. Public
awareness of the stormwater program will be more effective using this strategy, because
the general public includes for the most part the same individuals that operate and
manage the various businesses.
7.1.3. The target pollutant sources are those normally associated with an increasingly
urban area. Roads, parking lots, businesses, and homes replace the natural permeable
landscape with more impermeable surfaces. Stormwater runoff increases and reaches
streams more quickly. The number one pollutant is the same as in North Carolina in
general, sediment. After that the chemicals associated with vehicles and industrial
activities pollute stormwater in the Hickory area to a greater extent than the pollution
associated with nutrient runoff.
7.1.4. The outreach program is again based upon reaching the majority of the general
public and the various businesses that operate within the City limits and ETJ. Utility bill
inserts will reach the majority of the general public and businesses. Information on the
City's website will reach a smaller audience, such as those with internet access at home
or at work. Internet access is also available at the public libraries in the area. Public
presentations will reach targeted citizen and business groups in smaller numbers.
Educational materials will reach small groups of school students, and to a lesser extent
parents. A business outreach program will reach a group that may to some extent be
familiar with stormwater programs, depending upon their industry's standard industrial
classification code (SIC) designation. Storm drain castings with the message"drains to
streams" will reach another small part of the population. All together, the program will
reach the majority of the general public and businesses in the time period of the permit
term.
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The strategies used for the various contact groups will vary. For example, restaurants
could be targeted with an information campaign regarding the proper disposal of cooking
grease. Auto repair shops could be targeted with an information campaign regarding the
proper disposal of oil and other automotive fluids. Businesses in general could be
targeted with a campaign to increase parking lot sweeping to reduce the amount of
automotive pollutants flushed from parking areas by rainfall. Contractor groups could be
targeted with a campaign to increase their use of control measures on projects to reduce
erosion and the resulting sedimentation of adjacent properties and streams. The general
public could be targeted with a campaign to recycle common household waste products
and the proper disposal of yard waste. Hazardous household waste could be collected by
various means such as an annual collection day at a central collection point. Other
specific examples could be developed, depending upon the targeted groups.
7.1.5. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of a program
to reach the majority of the general public and various businesses was considered. BMPs
were considered based upon the likely success of reaching the most widespread audience
of the general public and various businesses. The rationale for this is discussed above in
the details of the outreach program. Specific examples of targeted programs that could
be developed are also given above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the
responsible persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum
measure.
7.1.6. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.2.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Participation and Involvement
YEAR
Responsible
1
1 2
1 3
1 a
15
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
Citizen Advisory Group
Develop and maintain a citizen advisory
City Engineer
group for input on stormwater Issues.
2
Develop Outreach Programs
Develop outreach programs for pubic
City Engineer
invdvenent Examples to be considered
re ItW pick-up, househdd hazardous
rite, and recycling.
3
Storm Drain Castings
Require storm drain castings with the
IBM
City Engineer
message "Drains to Streams." These
castings will be required for new
Ll
H
development projects.
-In
KEY: IM PL EMENTAi1 O N
7.2.2. The target audiences for the public participation and involvement program will be
various organized groups in the community such as business groups, professional
associations, trade associations, neighborhood associations, public service groups, and

youth oriented groups. This strategy will reach various ethnic and economic groups
within the community.
7.2.3. The participation program to date has involved citizen/stakeholder committees to
help develop the current stormwater program as outlined in the City's LDC and NPDES
Phase 11 Stormwater Ordinance. The LDC is currently in the process of being updated
utilizing a citizen/stakeholder type of committee. The stormwater sections of the LDC
will be revised to reflect the fact that Phase lI regulations are now in place. The most
restrictive of the current regulations will govern where they overlap. For example, Water
Supply Watershed (WSWS) regulations and Phase lI regulations overlap within the
jurisdictional area of the City. Density limits are part of the WSWS regulations, but not
the Phase lI regulations. The general public has also been involved in the public hearing
process, in the development of the current regulations developed by the NCDENR,
DWQ. The public hearing process involved citizens from across the state. The
development of the City's NPDES Phase I1 Stormwater Ordinance was done primarily by
the staff of the City's Engineering Department, with input from the other departments as
necessary. A public hearing was held on the Phase I1 Stormwater Ordinance to gather
citizen input before it was approved by the City Council.
Future public meetings of a Citizen Advisory Group will involve the public in the
decision -making process concerning stormwater program activities. Outreach programs
for targeted organizedgroups will reach the ethnic and economic groups within the City.
The requirement for storm drainage castings with the message "drains to streams" will
reach all of the groups associated with new development and redevelopment projects.
The strategies used for the various groups will vary. For example, litter clean up could be
performed by organized groups dedicated to public service. Some public.service oriented
companies allow their employees to participate in these activities to promote good public
relations. Neighborhood associations could perform these activities as well. Groups
organized around watershed basins could perform clean up and pollution monitoring
activities.
7.2.4. The first step in the decision process was to determine how to involve not only the
general public, but also the various organized groups in the community. The various
ethnic and economic groups also need to be reached in the process. When considering
the various types of groups and organizations in the community, they can be categorized
as business groups, professional associations, trade associations, neighborhood
associations, public service groups, and youth oriented groups. Therefore, this strategy
reaches the various ethnic and economic groups. The rationale for this is discussed above
and in the participation program section. Specific examples of targeted programs that
could be developed are also given above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and
the responsible persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum
measure.
7.2.5. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
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timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished.
based on the BMP summary table.
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
2
3
1 a
15
PositionlParty
1
Maintain a Storm Drainage Map
Maintain a map of the MS4 Mthin the street
City Engineer
of the MS4 VVIttin thaC ity
rights -of -way within the City.
2
Illicit Discharge Inspection,
Maintain a program for the purpose of
City Engineer
Detection, and Dimination
detection of illicit discharges to the MS4.
Program
Mantain City ord inances to prohitit
illicit discharges, authorize inspections,
and require the elimination of illicit
ischar Es that are detected.
3
Outreach Programs
Conduct eutreach programs for pkblic
City Engineer
and busiress nvohrement Examples to
be considered are litter pick-up,
household hazardouswaste, and recycling.
KEY: IMPLEMENTA110N
7.3.2. A map of the MS4 within the City street rights -of -way and the associated outfalls
is currently being developed and incorporated into the City's Geographic Information
System (GIS). The mapping will be completed before the June 30, 2010 deadline. The
GIS is a joint effort with Catawba County and the Western Piedmont Council of
Governments. Additional ESRI software is being purchased by the City to be able to
better utilize the information obtained from the mapping program. When the MS4 field
survey information input is completely added to the GIS, the GIS can be used to show
any targeted outfall, the drainage basin that contributes to it, the MS4, and the types of
residential, commercial, and industrial areas that might contribute any particular type of
pollution to the outfall. The parcel boundaries, owner's name, most recent aerial photos,
topographic features, and other information will also be immediately available as needed.
Any particular type of working map that is needed for future field investigations will be
generated using the GIS. The information in the GIS can be updated as necessary when
new development or redevelopment occurs. Supplemental information such as the
locations of stormwater BMPs can also be tracked using the GIS.
Other map sources such the Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey maps or
the United States Geologic Survey quadrangle topographic maps may be used to
delineate features such as perennial and intermittent surface waters. The names and
locations of all receiving waters can also be verified using these maps.
7.3.3. The regulatory mechanism used will be the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance and
the City's Code of Ordinances. Key components of the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance
are the right to inspect for illicit discharges on private property, and the requirement for
the elimination at the source of any illicit discharges that are discovered. The field
inspection program will initially take place in conjunction with the field inventory to
develop the map of the MS4.
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7.3.4. The enforcement of the illicit discharge section of the Phase II Stormwater
Ordinance will be the responsibility of the City's Code Enforcement Division of the
Hickory Police Department. First of all, the Phase lI Stormwater Ordinance prohibits
illicit discharges into the MS4. The ordinance also establishes the right to inspect for
illicit discharges on private property. The requirement for the elimination of illicit
discharges at the source is also established by the ordinance. The program for the
detection and elimination of illicit discharges into the MS4 will be addressed below. The
enforcement procedures to ensure compliance with the ordinance will also be addressed
below in the detection and elimination section.
7.3.5. The plan for detection and elimination of illicit discharges will have three
components starting with the initial mapping operation. Field inspections will initially be
coordinated with the mapping operation. Source identification and elimination will the
third phase of the plan.
A field inspection program will use dry weather flow as the first indicator of a possible
illicit discharge. Visual observations and initial field testing for certain chemicals can be
used to make the initial determination of whether the dry weather flow is in fact an illicit
discharge. Further testing in a laboratory and the subsequent analysis can provide the
confirmation of the initial field results, or determine that the dry weather flow is not an
illicit discharge. After the source of the illicit discharge has been determined, several
steps can be taken to ensure the enforcement of the ordinance and the elimination of the
illicit discharge at the source.
These steps, depending upon the nature of the source, can include:
I . Sending a letter to the property owner/business operator with a request for the
owner/operator to investigate the source of the illicit discharge.
2. Conducting a site visit and interview to encourage the owner/operator to take voluntary
corrective measures.
3. Performing additional tests if necessary to confirm the source of the illicit discharge.
4. Issuing a letter of noncompliance if the owner/operator does not take corrective action.
5. Sending a copy of the letter and information to the NCDENR, DWQ requesting
assistance.
6. Performing additional inspections as necessary to determine if corrective actions are
taken.
7. Taking additional legal measures as necessary to see that corrective actions are taken.
The responsibility for the enforcement may be the NCDENR, DWQ if, for example, the
source is traced to an industrial facility that has an individual NPDES storm water
discharge permit.
An evaluation of land uses within the City will be made to determine the where future
field inspections for dry weather flows will take place. Land use information can be
readily evaluated to determine the types of commercial, industrial, and residential areas
that might contribute more pollution into the MS4. For example, older residential areas
might have older sanitary sewer lines or septic tanks that could contribute pollutants.

Older industrial areas might have illicit floor drain connections to the MS4. Areas where
vehicle maintenance activities are concentrated can also be targeted as potential pollution
sources.
Field personnel will receive periodic training on how to identify illicit discharges to the
MS4, and if necessary, track them to locate the source of the illicit discharge. When dry
weather flows are discovered, the field personnel may report the dry weather flows so
that they can be investigated by Code Enforcement.
The field personnel that investigate the dry weather flow will follow simple steps to trace
and isolate the source of the dry weather flow. They will make visual observations about
the characteristics of the flow so that descriptive data such as color, odor, oil sheen,
turbidity, or other such information is recorded that could help identify the source. If so
equipped, they will perform initial field tests to attempt to determine if trace amounts of
certain chemicals are present. They will also take samples if necessary for laboratory
analysis. Based upon the particular location, they can evaluate the types of facilities
located in the proximity to try to identify potential sources of illicit discharges or
improper disposal. All of the information can be recorded as a part of the investigation
procedure.
7.3.6. The following non-stormwater discharges have not been identified as significant
contributors of pollutants to the MS4: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted
stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration,
uncontaminated pumped ground water, discharges from potable sources, foundation
drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space
pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash
water.
73.7. The outreach program is based upon reaching the majority of the general public
and the various businesses that operate within the City limits. The public education and
outreach program, the public involvement and participation program, and the pollution
prevention and good housekeeping program will all be part of a coordinated effort.
Informing the general public, various businesses, and municipal employees of the
importance of the hazards associated with illicit discharges and improper disposal of
waste will be an integral part of all three of these minimum measures. The strategies
used in the public education and public involvement minimum measures will be
supplemented by employee training and other aspects of the good housekeeping
minimum measure.
7.3.8. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of the
mapping program was considered along with how to coordinate the field investigation of
the MS4 in conjunction with the mapping program. The most critical areas are the ones
most likely to have illicit connections and illicit discharges. The development of an
outreach program to reach the majority of the general public and various businesses was
considered next. BMPs were considered based upon the likely success of reaching the
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most widespread audience of the general public and various businesses. The rationale for
this is discussed above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
persons/positions are listed in the BMl' summary table for this minimum measure.
7.3.9. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BM P summary table.
7.4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
7.4.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Runoff Controls
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YEAR
Responsible
PositionlParty
t
2
1 3
1 4
5
1
Erosion and SedmentCortol
TheCitywillrequirethataoopyofthe
City Engineer
plan
approval letter from Catawba Courty
Utilities and Engneering, Erosion Control
Division be submitted before a building or
project will be approved, if the
rrading
project will dshirb an are or more of land
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION iiiiiig
7.4.2. The regulatory mechanism used will be the Catawba County Utilities and
Engineering Department, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division's local erosion and
sediment control program delegated by NCDENR, Division of Land Resources. The City
will rely on the Catawba County to enforce the provisions of the NPDES Phase I
Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure within the City limits and ETJ.
The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for construction
site runoff control within the City limits and the ETJ. The City will only provide an
oversight mechanism with local ordinances. The City will require that a copy of the
erosion control approval letter from Catawba County be submitted before building or
grading permits will be issued if construction activities will result in a land disturbance of
an acre or more.

7.5. Post -Construction Stormwater Managemeat in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1. SMPs and Measurable Goals for Post -Construction Runoff Controls
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
1 y
1 3
1 a
5
1
Land Development Code
U pdate Citys Land Development Code to
City Engineer
oordnate with the N PDES Phase I I storm -
water requlations.
2
Stormwater Contrds
The City will require that all new or
City Engineer
redevelopment projects that meet the
criteria specified by the NPDES Phase II
regulations must empty engineered
stormwatercontrols_ The Stormwater
BMP Manual putlished by NCDENR,
D WO will be used as a guicleline.
3
Operalbn and Maintenance
he City wil require recorded operation and
City Engineer
Program
maintenarce agreements with posting of
inancial assurance for the purpose of
maintenance, repairs, or reconstruction
necessary for adequate performance of
stormwater control structures.
4
Oversight for On -Site
The City will 000rdirate oversght for
City Engineer
Wastewater Treatment 9 stems
n-sie wastewater treatmentsysterrs
ith the Catawba County Health
Department
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
7.5.2. The current stormwater program is outlined in the City's LDC and the Phase 1I
Stormwater Ordinance. The LDC is currently in the process of being updated. The
Stormwater sections of the LDC will be revised to reflect the fact that Phase II regulations
are now in place. The Phase II Stormwater Ordinance applies throughout the City limits
and the ETJ. Water Supply Watershed (WSWS) regulations are contained within the
LDC and apply in two areas of the City and ETJ. Low Impact Development regulations
in the LDC apply to another area of the City. Stormwater detention regulations in the
LDC also apply throughout the City and ETJ. The most restrictive of the current
stormwater regulations will govern where they overlap. For example, density limits are
part of the WSWS regulations, but not the Phase II regulations. These various regulations
have to be reviewed to determine which provisions are more restrictive, and thus which
ones govern for a specific area.
7.5.3. The LDC contains several provisions for non-structural BMPs. The preservation
of open space and natural features is encouraged throughout the code. Intensity,
dimensional, and design standards contain provisions to encourage landscaping and tree
plantings. Tree preservation is addressed in the City's Landscape Ordinance and Tree
Preservation Handbook. The application of these provisions ranges from residential
subdivisions to perimeter buffers and screenings to interior parking lot landscaping.
There are also provisions to set aside areas for recreation and open space. Special
purpose districts are also used to comply with the watershed and buffer regulations. All
of these provisions combined have the effect of reducing impervious surface area. The
code addresses additional measures to reduce the percentage of impervious area after
development and thus reduce the impact of polluted stormwater runoff. The LDC is
currently in the process of being updated utilizing a citizen/stakeholder committee. Input
from the committee will important in incorporating green infrastructure in the revised
LDC.
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7.5.4. Structural BMPs (engineered stormwater BMPs) are currently required by the
City's Phase II Stormwater Ordinance which is in effect for the entire City and ETJ. The
Watershed Protection Overlay District (Water Supply Watershed) and Henry River
Conservation Overlay District (LID) are specific areas designated in the LDC that require
engineered stormwater BMPs. The Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
published by the NCDENR, DWQ is used as a guideline for the requirements for all
engineered stormwater BMPs. The more restrictive provisions of the various regulations
govern where they overlap.
7.5.5. The regulatory mechanism used will be the City's Code of Ordinances. The
Phase 11 Stormwater Ordinance and the LDC both apply to all development, public and
private, within the City and its ETJ. Both the Phase 11 Stormwater Ordinance and the
LDC address the requirements for post -construction stormwater controls.
7.5.6. The long; -term operation and maintenance of the stormwater control structure
BMPs will be assured by operation and maintenance agreements recorded with the
Catawba County Register of Deeds. The financial security of the agreement will be
assured by the posting of adequate financial instruments for the purpose of the
maintenance, repairs, or reconstruction necessary for adequate performance of the Storm -
water control structures. An operation and maintenance plan shall be provided that is
consistent with the recorded operation and maintenance agreement. Annual inspections
of the stormwater controls must be conducted by a qualified professional. A copy of the
annual inspection report must be furnished to the City's Engineering Department, in a
format approved for that purpose.
The City will coordinate oversight for on -site wastewater treatment systems with the
applicable County ]-Health Department, Burke, Caldwell, or Catawba.
7.5.7. The first step in the decision process was to compare all of the current Storm -
water regulations that apply within the City limits and ETJ. These various regulations
were reviewed to determine which provisions are more restrictive, so that the more
restrictive regulations can be applied where they overlap. The rationale for this is
discussed above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
person slpositions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.5.8. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
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7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeepinefor Municipal Operations
7.6.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
PositionlParty
1
2
1 3
1 41
5
1
Employee Training
Corduct training programs for public
City Engineer
services employees regarding pollution
revention and good housekeeping.
2
Recyling Program
Evaluate municipal operations to determine
City Engineer
if the recycling program is being utilized to
he maximum extent practical. Evaluate
he program in comparison 60 other
munici alines cf the same size in NC.
3
Bulk Malenal Storage
Evaluate covered or inside storage for bulk
materialsto prevent polution of stormvrater
City Engineer
runoff from material storage areas.
4
Stormwater System
Maintain a system maintenance program
City Engineer
Maintenanoe
hat includes inspection, clean -out, and
repair asnecessary.
5
Cleaning Paved Areas
Maintain a program for reducing pollutants
City Engineer
from paved areas at municipal parking lots,
vehicle maintenance and refueling areas,
and vehicle storage areas.
6
Chemical Pesticides,
Maintain a program for reducing pollutants
City Engineer
Herbicides, and Fertiizers
lo stormwater runoff from municipal uses
f chemical pesticides, herbicides, and
ert izers.
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.6.2. The municipal operations that are impacted by the operations and maintenance
program will be the public services, public utilities, and recreation and parks
departments. The industrial facilities that are subject to general or industrial permits are:
1. Municipal Airport COC NCG150058 (issued January 8, 2010)
2. Henry fork Wastewater Treatment Plant COC NCG110037
3. Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant COC NCG110038
4. Public Services Complex COC NCGO80670
5. Regional Compost Facility COC NCG 110034
7.6.3. Training programs currently exist for Hazard Communication (OSHA), Chemical
Hygiene (OSHA), Process Safety Management (OSHA), Risk Management (USEPA),
and Pesticides (USEPA/USDA). The municipal employee training can utilize some of
the materials that are developed for the outreach programs for public education, public
involvement, and illicit discharges. Municipal employees perform many of the same
basic functions that involve facility operations and maintenance in private industry. They
are also a good source for feedback for developing the programs that are intended for the
general public and industry.
7.6.4. Maintenance and inspection activities are only performed within the rights -of -
way of the City. The City rights -of -way are only part of the stormwater conveyance
system within the limits of the City and the ETJ. The City, as a general rule, assumes no
responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or improvements on private property.
Stormwater maintenance and inspection outside the rights -of -way is the responsibility of
private property owners.
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Maintenance activities within rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -needed
basis by the Street Department. Activities such as street sweeping and mowing are
performed based upon a schedule. Storm drainage system maintenance is also performed
in response to calls from property owners. "These typically include removal of trash and
debris and flow impediments.
The inspection of the stormwater drainage system within the limits of the City and the
E'CJ took place in conjunction with the mapping operation. All stormwater drainage
system structures were inspected and the condition was documented as a part of that
operation. Maintenance work orders were generated as a result of that operation. Long-
term system maintenance will be performed as a result of the conditions noted during the
inspections.
7.6.5. Vehicular operations contribute pollutants that are commonly removed from
municipal parking lots and streets by sweeping operations. Vehicle maintenance
activities typically take place indoors. The majority of municipal vehicles and equipment
parked overnight at the public services complex have covered parking/storage areas.
Since this is the same complex where vehicle maintenance operations take place, the
covered storage and maintenance areas reduce the pollutants discharged into the storm
drainage system. Vehicle fluids are normally removed from paved areas using
compounds that absorb the fluids. Periodically, additional measures will be evaluated to
reduce the discharge of pollutants from these areas.
7.6.6. Current waste disposal practices do not consider waste removed from the storm
drainage system as hazardous material. "This material typically includes sediment,
floatables, broken limbs from bushes/trees, and miscellaneous debris. This material can
be disposed of normally or taken to the landfill as necessary.
7.6.7. Flood management projects are non -typical for this area. Regional detention
facilities to control flooding have not been necessary. Stormwater management
concentrates on BMPs for water quality and the controlled release of stormwater
discharges from new development. The Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
published by the NCDENR, DWQ is used as a guideline for the design review of
stormwater BMPs.
7.6.8. A review of existing ordinances, in conjunction with the other minimum
measures, has been performed to ensure compliance with Phase Il stormwater
regulations.
7.6.9. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with municipal operations. Since the municipal operations are located
at various facilities, the facilities were reviewed to determine where the most likely
sources of possible pollutants exist. Since paved areas are subject to vehicle pollutants,
parking lot sweeping is the best method of reducing pollutants from municipal parking
areas. Vehicle maintenance and fueling areas need to be reviewed regularly because of'
the possibility of fluid spills. Bulk material storage outdoors can also be a source of
pollutants. Bulk storage has been moved indoors as much as practical to reduce the
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possibility of pollutants being released into stormwater runoff. Salt for street deicing is
stored inside an enclosed area. The use of various chemical pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers has been reduced. Reducing their usage reduces the amount of pollutants being
released into stormwater runoff. Stormwater system maintenance, along with a recycling
program, will also reduce pollutants and floatables. Employee training on the importance
of pollution prevention and good housekeeping makes all of these measures work more
effectively. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.6.10. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served.........................................................2
1.2. Growth Rate.................................................................2
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas....................................2
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System.................................................2
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates........................................3
1.6. TMDL Identification..................................................... 3
2. RECEIVING STREAMS......................................................4
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs.............................................................4
3.2. State programs.............................................................. 5
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List...........................................5
4.2. Organizational Chart.......................................................5
4.3. Signing Official............................................................ 5
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
5.1. Co-Permittees............................................................... 5
6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. Name of Entity..............................................................5
6.2. Measure Implemented......................................................6
6.3. Contact Information........................................................6
6.4. Legal Agreements...........................................................6
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts ................?
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation......................................8
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ............................ 10
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ........................ 13
7.5. Post -Construction Stormwater Management
in New Development and Redevelopment ............................. 14
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Municipal Operations..................................................16

Stormwater Management Program Report
The City of Hickory (City) is located primarily in Catawba County, on the western side
of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Hickory is located in the Catawba River Basin.
Part of the City extends into Burke County, on the same side of the Catawba River/Lake
Hickory. Another part of the City extends across Lake Hickory into Caldwell County.
Lake Hickory is used as a drinking water source for the City. Lake Hickory was built by
Duke Power Company (now Duke Energy) for the purpose of hydropower generation.
1.0. Storm Sewer System Information
1.1. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's year 2000 census, total population of the
City was 37,222. This compares with the 1990 census total population of28,301.
The year 2000 population of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) was 13,853. The
1990 population of the ETJ was 12,474. The population information for the ETJ
was taken from an interpolation of the census data. The 2008 estimate of the
population of the City was 40,761.
1.2. The population growth rate for the ten-year (1990-2000) period was 31.5%, for an
annualized percentage change of 3.15%. This is based upon the population growth
rate within the City limits. The estimated population growth rate for the period
from 2000-2008 was 9.5%, for an annualized percentage change of 1.19%.
1.3. The total area included within the City limits is 29.6 square miles. The area with the
ETJ is 18.77 square miles. Therefore the municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) service area is 29.6 square miles, and the jurisdictional area is 48.37 square
miles.
1.4. The MS4 starts with the gutters or ditches along the municipal streets. Stormwater
from the streets, and sheet flow or piped flow from the properties along the streets,
enters the gutters and is transported to catch basins and pipe systems that carry it
away from the streets and the municipal rights -of -way. If the street does not have
curb and gutter, stormwater is carried in ditches. It may eventually enter catch basins
and pipe systems. The stormwater may be carried across private property by sheet
flow, piped flow, or in natural or man-made channels. Either way, it is eventually
discharged into streams throughout the City.
The City, as a general rule, assumes no responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or
improvements on private property. Stormwater maintenance and inspection activities
outside the street rights -of -way are the responsibility of private property owners.
Maintenance activities within street rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -
needed basis by the Street Department. Maintenance may also be performed due to
calls from property owners to report such things as trash and debris and flow
impediments.
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1.5. The land use composition within the MS4 service area is broken down as follows:
City ETJ
58% Residential 86% Residential
25% Commercial 3% Commercial
10% Industrial 2% Industrial
7% Open Space* 9% Open Space*
I00% 100%
*Note: Open Space was interpreted as dedicated open space and not vacant property
space.
1.6. An analysis of the information from the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (NCDENR, DWQ), does not
indicate that the MS4 discharges into a body of water that currently has Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) limits.
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2.0. Receiving Streams
Receiving
Streams
Stream Segment
Index Numbers
Water Quality
Classifications
Use Support
Ratings
Water Quality
Issues
Drowning Creek
11-52- 1 & 2
WS-IV& IVCA
NR
Unnamed Tributaries!
Burke County
NR
Unnamed Tributariesl
Caldwell County
N R
Horseford Creek
11-54- 0( 5)
WS-IV & IV CA
1
0.4 milesfor A uatic Life
Frve Creek
11-54-1
WS-IV
NR
Cripple Creek
I 11-54-2
WS-IV
NR
Unnamed Tributaries
Catawba County
NR
Failing Creek
11-60.
C
NR
Snow Creek
11-61.
C
NR
Long Shoal Creek
11-64.
WS-V & B
NR
HenrvFork
HenryFork
1 11-129-1- 125
C
S
Unnamed Tributaries,
NR
l
Lon view Creek
I 11-129-1-16
C
NR
Geitner Branch
11-129-1-18
C
NR
Barer Branch
11-129-1-19
C
NR
MuddyCreek
11-129-1-20
C
NR
I
South Fork Catawba
Clarks Creek 11-129-5- 0.3
C
NR
Miller Branch 1 11-129-5-1
C
N R
l
Catawba River
Herman Branch 11-76-1
C
NR
1
Lyle Creek 1 11-76- 0.5
C
NR
KEY:
B
PdmarV Recreation -Fresh Water
C
A atic LifR Secondary Recreation -Fresh Water
CA
Critical Area
I
Impaired
NR
Not Rated
S
Supporting
WS-IV
Water Su N-Hiqhly Devel ed
WS-V
Water Su V-U stream
NOTES:
1. Names of receiving streams taken from USGS and SCS Maps,
2 Stream Segment Index Numbers taken from information on NCDENR BIMS
website and cross -matched with USGS and SCS Map information.
3. Water Quality Classifications taken from NCDENR BIMS.
4. Use Support Ratings taken from review of 2004 Catawba River Basinwide
Water Quality Plan and 2006 List of 303(d) waters in the Catawba River
Basin,
3.0. Existing Water Quality Programs
3.1. The local programs implemented for water quality within the MS4 are the Water
Supply Watershed, Henry River Conservation Overlay District, National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 11 Stormwater regulations, and a
delegated local Erosion and Sediment Control Program. These regulations are
incorporated into the City's Land Development Code (LDC), Phase 11 Stormwater
Ordinance, an interlocal agreement with Catawba County for erosion and sediment
control, and by reference the City's Code of Ordinances.
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3.2. The state programs implemented locally are the Catawba River Riparian Buffer IZulc5.
The other local programs are implemented with oversight from the state.
4.0. Permitting Information
4.1. The responsible party for each measurable goal will be Mr. Charles Hansen, Public
Services Director and City Engineer.
Mr. Charles I -Jansen, P.E.
Public Services Director and City Engineer
Engineering Department
City of Hickory
1'0 Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
828-323-7416
828-323-7476
[e-mail]
4.2. In lieu of an organizational chart, the following shows the line of authority from the
Mayor to the Public Services Director/City Engineer:
Mayor/City Council
City Manager
Assistant City Manger
Public Services Director/City Engineer
4.3. The Charter for the City of Hickory, Chapter IV. Administrative Offices, Powers and
Procedures, Subchapter B. City Manager, Section 4.22. Powers and Duties states:
The city manager shall:
(1) Be the administrative head of the city government and, as .such, shall be
responsible for the administration of the city offices, positions and departments,
created by or under this charter;
(2) See that within the jurisdiction of the city the laws of the state and the ordinances,
resolutions and regulations of the city council are faithfully executed;
5.0. Co -Permitting Information
5.1. The City has chosen not to enter into any agreements or contracts as a co-permittee
with any other municipalities to develop and implement the Phase II stormwater
program.
6.0. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for construction
site runoff control. The Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department,

Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division administers the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act in Catawba County under delegation from the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Land
Resources.
6.2. The City will rely on the Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department,
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division to enforce the provisions of the NPDES
Phase II Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure within the City limits
and ETJ.
6.3. The contact information for the responsible party is listed below:
Mrs. Toni Norton, P.E.
Utilities and Engineering Department
Catawba County
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-8161
6.4. An interlocal agreement has been approved by both the Hickory City Council and the
Catawba County Board of Commissioners to establish the necessary legal
relationship.
7.0. Stormwater Management Program
Introduction And Overview
A stormwater management program (SWMP) has been developed for the City and ETJ,
as required by the NPDES Phase 11 regulations. The proposed plan consists of best
management practices (BMPs) and appropriate measurable goals to control the discharge
of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practical (MEP), for the five-year
duration of the stormwater permit. The implementation of the stormwater management
program will focus on existing city maintenance programs and ordinances. The
continuation of these programs, along with the development of new programs where
necessary, is deemed the most effective approach to stormwater management.
The six major components of the storm water management program are the six minimum
control measures required by NPDES Phase I1.
Municipal industrial activities are covered under the appropriate Stormwater General
Permits of the State of North Carolina.
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7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
7
1 2
1 3
1 41
5
1
Newspaper Press Releases
Press releases will notify the publicabout
City Engineer
vents related to stormwater.
®
2
InfcrmationonCity Websie
Develop and maintain a storm water section
City Engineer
nthe ebstingCity websiW Information
provided wil be related to reducing
polluted stormwater runoff. Contact
information for the City will be provicled.
3
DistriGenebute I to the
U inserts b
City Engineer
ral Publication
�utility informlll
ation o the generals blic
®�
4
Conduct Public Presentations
Conduct public presentations to citizen
City Engineer
groups and business groups,
®®�
5
Educational Materials for
Provide educational materials for
=0
City Engineer
City Schoolsage-specific
groups. Conduct teacher
It
rairingworkshops. Conductpresenratbns
oil
s requested.
6
Business Outreach Prog ram
Develop information to educate businesses
CityEngineer
g
bout stormwater issues and how they
®'
an help reduce storm water pollution.
7
Storm Drain Castings
Storm drain castings purchased by the
mim
City Engineer
City will contain the message "Drains
Bill
o Streams"
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION 0
7.1.2. The target audiences for the education program are the majority of the general
public and the various businesses that operate within the City limits and ETJ. Public
awareness of the stormwater program will be more effective using this strategy, because
the general public includes for the most part the same individuals that operate and
manage the various businesses.
7.1.3. The target pollutant sources are those normally associated with an increasingly
urban area. Roads, parking lots, businesses, and homes replace the natural permeable
landscape with more impermeable surfaces. Stormwater runoff increases and reaches
streams more quickly. The number one pollutant is the same as in North Carolina in
general, sediment. After that the chemicals associated with vehicles and industrial
activities pollute stormwater in the Hickory area to a greater extent than the pollution
associated with nutrient runoff.
7.1.4. The outreach program is again based upon reaching the majority of the general
public and the various businesses that operate within the City limits and ETJ. Utility bill
inserts will reach the majority of the general public and businesses. Information on the
City's website will reach a smaller audience, such as those with internet access at home
or at work. Internet access is also available at the public libraries in the area. Public
presentations will reach targeted citizen and business groups in smaller numbers.
Educational materials will reach small groups of school students, and to a lesser extent
parents. A business outreach program will reach a group that may to some extent be
familiar with stormwater programs, depending upon their industry's standard industrial
classification code (SIC) designation. Storm drain castings with the message "drains to
streams" will reach another small part of the population. All together, the program will
reach the majority of the general public and businesses in the time period of the permit
term.
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The strategies used for the various contact groups will vary. For example, restaurants
could be targeted with an information campaign regarding the proper disposal of cooking
grease. Auto repair shops could be targeted with an information campaign regarding the
proper disposal of oil and other automotive fluids. Businesses in general could be
targeted with a campaign to increase parking lot sweeping to reduce the amount of
automotive pollutants flushed from parking areas by rainfall. Contractor groups could be
targeted with a campaign to increase their use of control measures on projects to reduce
erosion and the resulting sedimentation of adjacent properties and streams. The general
public could be targeted with a campaign to recycle common household waste products
and the proper disposal of yard waste. Hazardous household waste could be collected by
various means such as an annual collection day at a central collection point. Other
specific examples could be developed, depending upon the targeted groups.
7.1.5. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of a program
to reach the majority of the general public and various businesses was considered. BMPs
were considered based upon the likely success of reaching the most widespread audience
of the general public and various businesses. The rationale for this is discussed above in
the details of the outreach program. Specific examples of targeted programs that could
be developed are also given above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the
responsible persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum
measure.
7.1.6. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this -minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7-2.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Participation and Involvement
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
2
1 3
1 415
1
Citizen Advisory Group
Develop and maintain a citizen advisory
City Engineer
group for 'inputon stormwater issues.
al
®
2
Develop Outreach Programs
Develop outreach programs for publt
City Engineer
invdvement Examples to be considered
are Itterpick-up, hcusehdd hazardous
rite and r din .
3
Storm Drain Castings
Require storm drain castings with the
City Engineer
message "Drains m Streams." These
11
castings will be required for now
development ro'ects.
JUJIL
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.2.2. The target audiences for the public participation and involvement program will be
various organized groups in the community such as business groups, professional
associations, trade associations, neighborhood associations, public service groups, and

youth oriented groups. This strategy will reach various ethnic and economic groups
within the community.
7.2.3. The participation program to date has involved citizen/stakeholder committees to
help develop the current stormwater program as outlined in the City's LDC and NPDES
Phase I1 Stormwater Ordinance. The LDC is currently in the process of being updated
utilizing a citizen/stakeholder type of committee. The stormwater sections of the LDC
will be revised to reflect the fact that Phase It regulations are now in place. The most
restrictive of the current regulations will govern where they overlap. For example, Water
Supply Watershed (WSWS) regulations and Phase II regulations overlap within the
jurisdictional area of the City. Density limits are part of the WSWS regulations, but not
the Phase 11 regulations. The general public has also been involved in the public hearing
process, in the development of the current regulations developed by the NCDENR,
DWQ. The public hearing process involved citizens from across the state. The
development of the City's NPDES Phase 1I Stormwater Ordinance was done primarily by
the staff of the City's Engineering Department, with input from the other departments as
necessary. A public hearing was held on the Phase 11 Stormwater Ordinance to gather
citizen input before it was approved by the City Council.
Future public meetings of a Citizen Advisory Group will involve the public in the
decision -making process concerning stormwater program activities. Outreach programs
for targeted organized groups will reach the ethnic and economic groups within the City.
The requirement for storm drainage castings with the message "drains to streams" will
reach all of the groups associated with new development and redevelopment projects.
The strategies used for the various groups will vary. For example, litter clean up could be
performed by organized groups dedicated to public service. Some public service oriented
companies allow their employees to participate in these activities to promote good public
relations. Neighborhood associations could perform these activities as well. Groups
organized around watershed basins could perform clean up and pollution monitoring
activities.
7.2.4. The first step in the decision process was to determine how to involve not only the
general public, but also the various organized groups in the community. The various
ethnic and economic groups also need to be reached in the process. When considering
the various types of groups and organizations in the community, they can be categorized
as business groups, professional associations, trade associations, neighborhood
associations, public service groups, and youth oriented groups. Therefore, this strategy
reaches the various ethnic and economic groups. The rationale for this is discussed above
and in the participation program section. Specific examples of targeted programs that
could be developed are also given above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and
the responsible persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum
measure.
7.2.5. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
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timeline. The evaluations process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished..
based on the BMP summary table.
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
t
2
3 4
5
Position/Party
1
Maintain a Storm Drainage Map
Manton a map of the MS4 within the street
City Engineer
of the MS4 Within the City
rights -of -way within the City.
2
Illicit Discharge Inspection,
Maintain a programforthe purpose of
City Engineer
Detection, and Elimination
detection of illicit discharges to the MS4.
Program
Maintain City ordinances to prohibit
illicit discharges, authorize inspections,
and require the elimination of illicit
discharges that are detected.
3
Outreach Programs
Conduct outreach programs for public
City Engineer
and business nvobement Examples to
be considered are litter pick-up,
househdd hazardous waste, and recycling.
KEY: [MR-EMENTATION
7.3.2. A map of the MS4 within the City street rights -of -way and the associated outfalls
is currently being developed and incorporated into the City's Geographic Information
System (GIS). The mapping will be completed before the June 30, 2010 deadline. The
GIS is a joint effort with Catawba County and the Western Piedmont Council of
Governments. Additional ESRI software is being purchased by the City to be able to
better utilize the information obtained from the mapping program. When the MS4 field
survey information input is completely added to the GIS, the GIS can be used to show
any targeted outfall, the drainage basin that contributes to it, the MS4, and the types of
residential, commercial, and industrial areas that might contribute any particular type of
pollution to the outfall. The parcel boundaries, owner's name, most recent aerial photos,
topographic features, and other information will also be immediately available as needed.
Any particular type of working map that is needed for future field investigations will be
generated using the GIS. The information in the GIS can be updated as necessary when
new development or redevelopment occurs. Supplemental information such as the
locations of stormwater BMPs can also be tracked using the GIS.
Other map sources such the Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey maps or
the United States Geologic Survey quadrangle topographic maps may be used to
delineate features such as perennial and intermittent surface waters. The names and
locations of all receiving waters can also be verified using these maps.
7.3.3. The regulatory mechanism used will be the Phase I1 Stormwater Ordinance and
the City's Code of Ordinances. Key components of the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance
are the right to inspect for illicit discharges on private property, and the requirement for
the elimination at the source of any illicit discharges that are discovered. The field
inspection program will initially take place in conjunction with the field inventory to
develop the map of the MS4.
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7.3.4. The enforcement of the illicit discharge section of the Phase I1 Stormwater
Ordinance will be the responsibility of the City's Code E-nforeement Division of the
Hickory Police Department. First of all, the Phase 11 Stormwater Ordinance prohibits
illicit discharges into the MS4. The ordinance also establishes the right to inspect for
illicit discharges on private property. The requirement for the elimination of illicit
discharges at the source is also established by the ordinance. The program for the
detection and elimination of illicit discharges into the MS4 will be addressed below. The
enforcement procedures to ensure compliance with the ordinance will also be addressed
below in the detection and elimination section.
7.3.5. The plan for detection and elimination of illicit discharges will have three
components starting with the initial mapping operation. Field inspections will initially be
coordinated with the mapping operation. Source identification and elimination will the
third phase of the plan.
A field inspection program will use dry weather flow as the first indicator of a possible
illicit discharge. Visual observations and initial field testing for certain chemicals can be
used to make the initial determination of whether the dry weather flow is in fact an illicit
discharge. Further testing in a laboratory and the subsequent analysis can provide the
confirmation of the initial field results, or determine that the dry weather flow is not an
illicit discharge. After the source of the illicit discharge has been determined, several
steps can be taken to ensure the enforcement of the ordinance and the elimination of the
illicit discharge at the source.
These steps, depending upon the nature of the source, can include:
1. Sending a letter to the property owner/business operator with a request for the
owner/operator to investigate the source ofthe illicit discharge.
2. Conducting a site visit and interview to encourage the owner/operator to take voluntary
corrective measures.
3. Performing additional tests if necessary to confirm the source of the illicit discharge.
4. Issuing a letter of noncompliance if the owner/operator does not take corrective action.
5. Sending a copy of the letter and information to the NCDENR, DWQ requesting
assistance.
6. Performing additional inspections as necessary to determine if corrective actions are
taken.
7. Taking additional legal measures as necessary to see that corrective actions arc taken.
The responsibility for the enforcement may be the NCDENR, DWQ if, for example, the
source is traced to an industrial facility that has an individual NPDES storm water
discharge permit.
An evaluation of land uses within the City will be made to determine the where future
field inspections for dry weather flows will take place. Land use information can be
readily evaluated to determine the types of commercial, industrial, and residential areas
that might contribute more pollution into the MS4. For example, older residential areas
might have older sanitary sewer lines or septic tanks that could contribute pollutants.

Older industrial areas might have illicit floor drain connections to the MS4. Areas where
vehicle maintenance activities are concentrated can also be targeted as potential pollution
sources.
Field personnel will receive periodic training on how to identify illicit discharges to the
MS4, and if necessary, track them to locate the source of the illicit discharge. When dry
weather flows are discovered, the field personnel may report the dry weather flows so
that they can be investigated by Code Enforcement.
The field personnel that investigate the dry weather flow will follow simple steps to trace
and isolate the source of the dry weather flow. They will make visual observations about
the characteristics of the flow so that descriptive data such as color, odor, oil sheen,
turbidity, or other such information is recorded that could help identify the source. If so
equipped, they will perform initial field tests to attempt to determine if trace amounts of
certain chemicals are present. They will also take samples if necessary for laboratory
analysis. Based upon the particular location, they can evaluate the types of facilities
located in the proximity to try to identify potential sources of illicit discharges or
improper disposal. All of the information can be recorded as a part of the investigation
procedure.
7.3.6. The following non-stormwater discharges have not been identified as significant
contributors of pollutants to the MS4: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted
stream flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration,
uncontaminated pumped ground water, discharges from potable sources, foundation
drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space
pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash
water.
7.3.7. The outreach program is based upon reaching the majority of the general public
and the various businesses that operate within the City limits. The public education and
outreach program, the public involvement and participation program, and the pollution
prevention and good housekeeping program will all be part of a coordinated effort.
Informing the general public, various businesses, and municipal employees of the
importance of the hazards associated with illicit discharges and improper disposal of
waste will be an integral part of all three of these minimum measures. The strategies
used in the public education and public involvement minimum measures will be
supplemented by employee training and other aspects of the good housekeeping
minimum measure.
7.3.8. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of the
mapping program was considered along with how to coordinate the field investigation of
the MS4 in conjunction with the mapping program. The most critical areas are the ones
most likely to have illicit connections and illicit discharges. The development of an
outreach program to reach the majority of the general public and various businesses was
considered next. BMPs were considered based upon the likely success of reaching the
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most widespread audience of the general public and various businesses. The rationale for
this is discussed above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.3.9. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
7.4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
7.4.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Runoff Controls
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
YEAR
Responsible
Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
1
Erosion andSedmentContol
TheCitywil require thataoopyofthe
City Engineer
Ran
approval fetter from Catawba County
Utilities and Engineering, Eroson Control
DivGon be submitted before a buiftg or
grading projectwill be approved, if the
project wil disturb an acre or more of land
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION MEW
7.4.2. The regulatory mechanism used will be the Catawba County Utilities and
Engineering Department, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Division's local erosion and
sediment control program delegated by NCDENR, Division of Land Resources. The City
will rely on the Catawba County to enforce the provisions of the NPDES Phase II
Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure within the City limits and ETJ.
The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for construction
site runoff control within the City limits and the ETJ. The City will only provide an
oversight mechanism with local ordinances. The City will require that a copy of the
erosion control approval letter from Catawba County be submitted before building or
grading permits will be issued if construction activities will result in a land disturbance of
P_T1�L�IIt'3�1iliI�]iial
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7.5. Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Post -Construction Runoff Controls
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
t
z1 3
1 41 s
Position/Party
1
Laid Development Code
Update Citys Land Development Code to
City Engineer
coordinate with the NPDES Phase II storm -
water regulations.
2
Stormwater Controls
The Citywll require that all new or
City Engineer
redevelopment projects that meet the
criteria specified by the NPDES Phase II
regulations must employ engneered
stormwater controls. The Stormwater
8MP Manual published by NCDENR,
DWQ will be used as a guiceline,
3
Operation and Maintenance
The City wil require recorded operation and
City Engineer
Program
maintenance agreements with posting of
financial assurance for the purpose of
maintenance, repairs, or rcconstructon
necessary for adequate performance of
stormwater control structures.
4
Oversight for On -Site
he City wit coordinate oversght for
City Engineer
Wastewater Treatment SyIlEpartment.
si:ewastewater treatment systems
h the Catawba County Health
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
7.5.2. The current stormwater program is outlined in the City's LDC. and the Phase II
Stormwater Ordinance. The LDC is currently in the process of being updated. The
stormwater sections of the LDC will be revised to reflect the fact that Phase 11 regulations
are now in place. The Phase 11 Stormwater Ordinance applies throughout the City limits
and the ETJ. Water Supply Watershed (WSWS) regulations are contained within the
LDC and apply in two areas of the City and ETJ. Low Impact Development regulations
in the LDC apply to another area of the City. Stormwater detention regulations in the
LDC also apply throughout the City and ETJ. The most restrictive of the current
stormwater regulations will govern where they overlap. For example, density limits are
part of the WSWS regulations, but not the Phase II regulations. These various regulations
have to be reviewed to determine which provisions are more restrictive, and thus which
ones govern for a specific area.
7.5.3. The LDC contains several provisions for non-structural BMPs. The preservation
of open space and natural features is encouraged throughout the code. Intensity,
dimensional, and design standards contain provisions to encourage landscaping and tree
plantings. Tree preservation is addressed in the City's Landscape Ordinance and Tree
Preservation Handbook. The application of these provisions ranges from residential
subdivisions to perimeter buffers and screenings to interior parking lot landscaping.
There are also provisions to set aside areas for recreation and open space. Special
purpose districts are also used to comply with the watershed and buffer regulations. All
of these provisions combined have the effect of reducing impervious surface area. The
code addresses additional measures to reduce the percentage of impervious area after
development and thus reduce the impact of polluted stormwater runoff. The LDC is
currently in the process of being updated utilizing a citizen/stakeholder committee. Input
from the committee will important in incorporating green infrastructure in the revised
LDC.
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7.5.4. Structural BMPs (engineered stormwater BMI's) are currently required by the
City's Phase lI Stormwater Ordinance which is in effect for the entire City and ET.I. The
Watershed Protection Overlay District (Water Supply Watershed) and Henry River
Conservation Overlay District (LID) are specific areas designated in the LDC that require
engineered stormwater BMPs. The Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
published by the NCDENR, DWQ is used as a guideline for the requirements for all
engineered stormwater BMPs. The more restrictive provisions of the various regulations
govern where they overlap.
7.5.5. The regulatory mechanism used will be the City's Code of Ordinances. The
Phase II Stormwater Ordinance and the LDC both apply to all development, public and
private, within the City and its ETJ. Both the Phase II Stormwater Ordinance and the
LDC address the requirements for post -construction stormwater controls.
7.5.6. The long-term operation and maintenance of the stormwater control structure
BMPs will be assured by operation and maintenance agreements recorded with the
Catawba County Register of Deeds. The financial security of the agreement will be
assured by the posting of adequate financial instruments for the purpose of the
maintenance, repairs, or reconstruction necessary for adequate performance of the Storm -
water control structures. An operation and maintenance plan shall be provided that is
consistent with the recorded operation and maintenance agreement. Annual inspections
of the stormwater controls must be conducted by a qualified professional. A copy of the
annual inspection report must be furnished to the City's Engineering Department, in a
format approved for that purpose.
The City will coordinate oversight for on -site wastewater treatment systems with the
applicable County Health Department, Burke, Caldwell, or Catawba.
7.5.7. The first step in the decision process was to compare all of the current storm -
water regulations that apply within the City limits and ETJ. These various regulations
were reviewed to determine which provisions are more restrictive, so that the more
restrictive regulations can be applied where they overlap. The rationale for this is
discussed.above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.5.8. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of detennining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
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7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good HousekeepinF_ for Municipal Operations
7.6.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
1 2
1 S
1 a
1 5
1
Employee Training
Conduct training programs for public
City Engineer
services employees regarding pollution
revention and good housekeeping.
2
Recyling program
Evaluate municipal operations to determine
City Engineer
if the recycling program is being rlilized to
he maximum extent practical. Evaluate
he program in comparison to other
municipalities of the same size in NC.
3
Bulk Material Storage
Evaluate covered or inside storage for bulk
materialsto prevent polution of stormwater
M
owl
City Engineer
runoff from maleial storage areas.
4
Storrrwater System
Maintain a system maintenance program
City Engineer
Maintenance
that includes inspection clean -out, and
repair as necessary,
5
Cleaning Paved Areas
Maintain a program for reducing pollutants
City Engineer
from paved areas at municipal parking lots,
chicle maintenance and refueling areas,
and vehicle storage areas.
ti
Chemical Pesticides,
Maintain a program for reducing pollutants
City Engineer
Herbicides, and Featiizes
to story -water runoff from municipal uses
f chemical pesticides, herbicides, and
ertilizers.
KEY: IMPLEMENTATION
7.6.2. The municipal operations that are impacted by the operations and maintenance
program will be the public services, public utilities, and recreation and parks
departments. The industrial facilities that are subject to general or industrial permits are:
1. Municipal Airport COC NCG150058 (issued January 8, 2010)
2. Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant COC NCGI 10037
3. Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant COC NCG110038
4. Public Services Complex COC NCGO80670
5. Regional Compost Facility COC NCG 110034
7.6.3. Training programs currently exist for Hazard Communication (OSHA), Chemical
Hygiene (OSHA), Process Safety Management (OSHA), Risk Management (USEPA),
and Pesticides (USEPA/USDA). The municipal employee training can utilize some of
the materials that are developed for the outreach programs for public education, public
involvement, and illicit discharges. Municipal employees perform many of the same
basic functions that involve facility operations and maintenance in private industry. They
are also a good source for feedback for developing the programs that are intended for the
general public and industry.
7.6.4. Maintenance and inspection activities are only performed within the rights -of -
way of the City. The City rights -of -way are only part of the stormwater conveyance
system within the limits of the City and the ETJ. The City, as a general rule, assumes no
responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or improvements on private property.
Stormwater maintenance and inspection outside the rights -of -way is the responsibility of
private property owners.
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Maintenance activities within rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -needed
basis by the Street Department. Activities such as street sweeping and mowing are
performed based upon a schedule. Storm drainage system maintenance is also performed
in response to calls from property owners. These typically include removal of trash and
debris and flow impediments.
The inspection of the stormwater drainage system within the limits of the City and the
ETJ took place in conjunction with the mapping operation. All stormwater drainage
system structures were inspected and the condition was documented as a part of that
operation. Maintenance work orders were generated as a result of that operation. Long-
term system maintenance will be performed as a result of the conditions noted during the
inspections.
7.6.5. Vehicular operations contribute pollutants that are commonly removed from
municipal parking lots and streets by sweeping operations. Vehicle maintenance
activities typically take place indoors. The majority of municipal vehicles and equipment
parked overnight at the public services complex have covered parking/storage areas.
Since this is the same complex where vehicle maintenance operations take place, the
covered storage and maintenance areas reduce the pollutants discharged into the stone
drainage system. Vehicle fluids are normally removed from paved areas using
compounds that absorb the fluids. Periodically, additional measures will be evaluated to
reduce the discharge of pollutants from these areas.
7.6.6. Current waste disposal practices do not consider waste removed from the storm
drainage system as hazardous material. This material typically includes sediment,
floatables, broken limbs from bushes/trees, and miscellaneous debris. This material can
be disposed of normally or taken to the landfill as necessary.
7.6.7. Flood management projects are non -typical for this area. Regional detention
facilities to control flooding have not been necessary. Stormwater management
concentrates on BMPs for water quality and the controlled release of stormwater
discharges from new development. The Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual
published by the NCDI---NR, DWQ is used as a guideline for the design review of
stormwater BM Ps.
7.6.8. A review oFexisting ordinances, in conjunction with the other minimum
measures, has been performed to ensure compliance with Phase lI stormwater
regulations.
7.6.9. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and
sources associated with municipal operations. Since the municipal operations are located
at various facilities, the facilities were reviewed to determine where the most likely
sources of possible pollutants exist. Since paved areas are subject to vehicle pollutants,
parking lot sweeping is the best method of reducing pollutants from municipal parking
areas. Vehicle maintenance and fueling areas need to be reviewed regularly because of
the possibility of fluid spills. Bulk material storage outdoors can also be a source of
pollutants. Bulk storage has been moved indoors as much as practical to reduce the
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possibility of pollutants being released into stormwater runoff. Salt for street deicing is
stored inside an enclosed area. The use of various chemical pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers has been reduced. Reducing their usage reduces the amount of pollutants being
released into stormwater runoff. Stormwater system maintenance, along with a recycling
program, will also reduce pollutants and floatables. Employee training on the importance
of pollution prevention and good housekeeping makes all of these measures work more
effectively. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible
persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.6.10. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure
thus becomes a matter of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished,
based on the BMP summary table.
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STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served......................................................... 1
1.2. Growth Rate.................................................................1
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas...................................1
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System.................................................1
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates........................................2
1.6. Estimate Methodology.....................................................2
1.7. TMDL Identification...................................................... 2
2. RECEIVING STREAMS......................................................3
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs.............................................................4
3.2. State programs .............................................................. 4
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1, Responsible Party Contact List...........................................5
4.2. Organizational Chart .......................................................5
4.3. Signing Official............................................................ 5
5. Co -Permitting Information
5.1. Co-Permittees............................................................... 6
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity..............................................................7
6.2. Measure Implemented..................................................... 7
6.3. ContactInfonnation........................................................7
6.4. Legal Agreements..........................................................7
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm
Water Impacts...............................................................8
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation............................:.......10
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ............................
12
7.4. Construction Site Storm water Runoff Control ........................
15
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management
in New Development and Redevelopment .............................
16
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for Municipal Operations..................................................18
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0 Storm Water Manap-ement Prop_ram Report
The City of Hickory (City) is located primarily in Catawba County, on the western side
of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Part of the City extends into Burke County, on the
same side of the Catawba River/Lake Hickory. Another part of the City extends across
the Catawba River/Lake Hickory into Caldwell County. Hickory is located in the
Catawba River Basin. Lake Hickory is used as a source of drinking water for the City.
Lake Hickory was built by Duke Power Company for the purpose of hydropower
generation.
1.0. Storm Sewer System Information
1.1. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's year 2000 census, the total population of
the City of Hickory was 37,222. This compares with the 1990 census total population of
28,301. The year 2000 population of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) was 13,853.
This compares with the 1990 population of 12,474. The population information for the
ETJ was taken from an interpolation of the census data. Therefore, the total pennanent
population served by the municipal separate sewer system (MS4) should be in excess of
51,075 for both the limits of the City and the ETJ.
1.2. The population growth rate for the ten-year period was 31.5%, for an annualized
percent change rate of 3.15%. This is only based upon the growth rate for the population
® within the limits of the City. The population growth rate for the ETJ was influenced by
annexations of areas into the City.
1.3. The total area included within the limits of the City is 18,506.85 acres, or 28.92
square miles. The area included within the separate ETJ is 1 1,881.22 acres, or 18.56
square miles. Therefore, the total area served by the MS4 is 30,388.07 acres, or 47.48
square miles.
1.4. The municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) starts with the gutters or ditches
along the municipal streets. Stone water from the streets, and sheet flow or piped flow
from the properties along the streets, enters the gutters and is transported to catch basins
and pipe systems that carry it away from the streets and the municipal rights -of -way. If
the street does not have curb and gutter, storm water is carried in ditches. It may
eventually enter catch basins and pipe systems. The storm water may be carried across
private property by sheet flow, piped flow, or in natural or man-made channels. Either
way, it is eventually discharged into streams throughout the City.
The City, as a general rule, assumes no responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or
improvements on private property. Storm water maintenance and inspection activities outside
the rights -of -way are the responsibility of private property owners.
Maintenance activities within rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -needed
basis by the Street Department. The majority of the storm drainage system maintenance
is in response to calls from property owners or requests from the Engineering

Department. The remainder of the storm drainage system maintenance work is in
response to needs detected by the Street Department. These typically include removal of
trash and debris and flow impediments, Crews that perform this maintenance work also
perform other duties.
1.5. The land use composition within the MS4 service area can be broken down as follows:
63% residential
1 S% commercial
16% industrial
3% open space*
100%
*Note: Open space was interpreted as dedicated open space and not vacant
property space.
1.6. The methodology used to determine the land use estimates was an analysis of the
land use plan and current zoning information to determine the percentages listed above.
1.7. An analysis of the information from the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Water Quality, does not indicate that the
MS4 discharges into a body of water that currently has Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL) limits.
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® 3.0. Existing Water Quality Programs
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3.1. The local programs implemented for water quality within the MS4 are the Water
Supply Watershed and Catawba River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules from the Water
Quality Section of NCDENR. These regulations are incorporated into the City's Land
Development Code and by reference the City Code of Ordinances.
3.2. The state programs implemented within the MS4 are the Water Supply Watershed
and Catawba River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules from the Water Quality Section of
NCDENR. Also, the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act is
administered by the Land Quality Section of NCDENR.
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• 4.0. Permittinj Information
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4.1. The responsible party for each measurable goal will be the Assistant City
Engineer, Mr, Brendon Pritchard. Please contact him using the information listed below:
Mr. Brendon Pritchard, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
Engineering Department
City of Hickory
PO Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
828 323-7416 (telephone)
828 323-7476 (fax)
bpritchard(cr},ci.hickorv.nc.us
4.2. In lieu of an organizational chart, the following list shows the line of authority from
the Mayor to the Assistant City Engineer:
Mayor/City Council
City Manager
Executive Assistant Over Operations
Public Services Director/City Engineer
Assistant City Engineer
4.3. The Charter for the City of Hickory, Chapter IV. Administrative Offices, Powers
and Procedures, Subehapter B. City Manager, Section 4.22. Powers and Duties states:
The city manager shall:
(1) Be the administrative head of the city government and, as such, shall be
responsible for the administration of the city offices, positions and departments,
created by or under this charter:
(2) See that within the jurisdiction of the city the laws of the state and the
ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the city council arefaithfully executed;
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0 5.0. Co -Permitting. Information
5.1. The City has chosen not to enter into any agreements or contracts as a co-pennittee
with any other municipalities to develop and implement the Phase II storm water
program.
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0 6.0. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for
construction site runoff control. The Land Quality Section of the NCDENR
administers the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. The Land Quality
Section will coordinate with the Water Quality Section of the NCDENR for enforcement
of these regulations as a part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Phase 11 Construction Site Runoff Controls and the State General Construction
Storm Water Pen -nit.
6.2. The City will rely on the Land Quality Section of the NCDENR to enforce the
provisions of the NPDES Phase lI Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum
measure and the State General Construction Stonn Water Permit within the limits of the
City and the ET1.
6.3. The contact information for the responsible party is listed below:
Mr. Doug Miller or Mr. Steve Allred
NCDENR
Mooresville Regional Office
Land Quality Section
919 North Main Street
• Mooresville, NC 28115
704 663-1699
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6.4. A legal agreement is unnecessary since state law and administrative rules give the
NCDENR the authority for enforcement of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
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0 7.0. Storm Water Management Pro;;ram
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Introduction and Overview
A proposed storm water management program (SWMP) has been developed for the City
and the ETJ, as required by the NPDES Phase I1 regulations. The proposed plan consists of
best management practices (BMPs) and appropriate measurable goals to control the
discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practical (MEP), for the five-
year duration of the storm water permit. The development and implementation of the storm
water management program will first focus on existing city maintenance programs and
ordinances. The continuation of these programs, along with the development of new
programs where necessary, is deemed the most effective approach to storm water
management.
The six major components of the storm water management program are the six minimum
control measures required by NPDES Phase 11.
Municipal industrial activities will be included by the submission of a Notice of Intent (NO])
for individual coverage for each location under the appropriate Storm Water General Permits
of the State of North Carolina.
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.1.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
PositionlParty
1 2
3
4
5
1
Quarterly Newspaper Column
Each column will address storm water
rE
,
Assistant City Engineer
issues concerning citizens and businesses.�;�if,
,.
2
Information on City Website
Develop and maintain a storm water section
l
f
s` 1'
Assistant City Engineer
on the existing City website. Storm water
¢ `
'
information, issues, and frequently asked
questions will be provided. Contact
information for the City will be provided.
3
Distribute Information to the
Use utility bill inserts to distribute storm
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Assistant City Engineer
General Public
water information to the general public.
1
Other methods such as neighborhood
E
association newsletters and brochures at
public places such as City Mall will also be
utilized to distribute the information.
4
Conduct Public Presentations
Conduct quarterly presentations to groups
I>
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Assistant City Engineer
Neighborhood associations, citizen groups
and business groups will be targeted.
5
Educational Materials for
Developlacquire educational materials for
f,
Assistant City Engineer
City Schools
age -specific groups. Conduct presentations
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as requested.1�
6
Business Outreach Program
Develop information to educate businesses':
i
Assistant City Engineer
about storm water issues and how they
�
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can help reduce storm water pollution.
7
Storm Drain Castings
Phase in storm drain castings purchased{;
Assistant City Engineer
by the City containing the message
"Drains to Streams."
KEY: DEVELOPMENT PHASE
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
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7.1.2. The target audiences for the education program are the majority of the general public
and the various businesses that operate within the limits of the City and the ETJ. Public
awareness of the stone water program will be more effective using this strategy, because the
general public includes for the most part the saute individuals that operate and manage the
various businesses.
7.1.3. The target pollutant sources are those normally associated with an increasingly urban
area. Roads, parking lots, businesses, and homes replace the natural penneable landscape with
more impermeable surfaces. Storm water runoff increases and reaches streams more quickly.
The number one pollutant is the same as in North Carolina in general, sediment. After that the
chemicals associated with vehicles and industrial activity pollute store water in the Hickory
area to a greater extent than the pollution associated with nutrient runoff.
7.1.4. The outreach program is again based upon reaching the majority of the general public
and the various businesses that operate within the limits of the City and the ETJ. Newspaper
columns and utility bill inserts will reach the majority of the general public and businesses.
Information on the City's website will reach a smaller audience, such as those with internet
access at home or at work. Internet access is also available at the public libraries in the area.
Public presentations will reach targeted citizen and business groups in smaller numbers.
Educational materials will reach small groups of school students and to a lesser extent parents.
A business outreach program will reach a group that may to some extent be familiar with storm
water programs, depending upon their industry's standard industrial classification code (SIC)
designation. Storm drain castings with the message "drains to streams" will reach another
small part of the population. All together, the program will reach the majority of the general
public and businesses in the time period of the permit term.
The strategies used for the various contact groups will vary. For example, restaurants could be
targeted with an information campaign regarding the proper disposal of cooking grease. Auto
repair shops could be targeted with an information campaign regarding the proper disposal of
oil and other automotive fluids. Businesses in general could be targeted with a campaign to
increase parking lot sweeping to reduce the amount of automotive pollutants flushed from
parking areas by rainfall. Contractor groups can be targeted with a campaign to increase their
use of control measures on projects to reduce erosion and the resulting sedimentation of
adjacent properties and streams. The general public can be targeted with a campaign to recycle
common household waste products and the proper disposal of yard waste. Hazardous
household waste can be collected by various means such as an annual collection day at a
central collection point. Other specific examples can be developed over the permit tenor,
depending upon the targeted groups.
7.1.5. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and sources
associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of a program to reach the
majority of the general public and various businesses was considered. BMPs were considered
based upon the likely success of reaching the most widespread audience of the general public
and various businesses. The rationale for this is discussed above in the details of the outreach
41 program. Specific examples of targeted programs that can be developed are also given above.
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e The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible persons/positions are listed in the
BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
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7.1.6. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone dates
will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline. Annual
reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary timeline. The
evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure thus becomes a matter
of detennining if the necessary activities have been accomplished, based on the BMP summary
table.
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.21. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Participation and Involvement
YEAR
Responsible
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4
5
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Ni-ty
1
Conduct Public Meetings
Conduct Public Meetings in conjunction
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Assistant City Engineer
with City Council Meetings.
2
Develop Citizen Advisory and
Develop citizen advisory and stakeholder
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Assistant City Erx;Aneer
Stakeholder Groups
groups for input on storm water issues.
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3
Develop Outreach Programs
Develop outreach programs for public
Assistam City Engineer
involvement. Examples to be considered
are storm drain stendling, litter pick-up,
recyding, and pollution v�atch groups.
4
Storm Drain Castings
Revise City ordinances to require storm
Assistant City Engineer
drain castings With the message
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'Drains to streams.' These castings
will be required for new development and
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redevelopment projects.
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KEY: DEVELOPMENT PRASE I I I Ill II I I I I Il 1!
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE r
7.2.2, The target audiences for the public participation and involvement program will be
various organized groups in the community such as business groups, professional associations,
trade associations, neighborhood associations, public service groups, and youth oriented
groups. This strategy will reach various ethnic and cconotnic groups within the community.
7.2.3. The participation program to date has involved citizen and stakeholder committees to
develop the current storm water progratn that coordinates with the existing Water Supply
Watershed and Catawba River Basin Buffer regulations. The current storm water program is
outlined in the City's Land Development Code. These types of committees could be utilized
again to help modify the Land Development Code to comply with the NPDES Phase II
regulations. The most restrictive of the current state regulations will have to be reflected in the
revision of the Land Development Code. The general public has also been involved in the
public hearing process, in the development of the current temporary regulations developed by
the NCDENR. The public hearing process involved citizens from across the state. The
development of this NPDES Phase II permit application was done primarily by the staff of the
City's Engineering Department, with input from the other departments as necessary.
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Future public meetings can be held in conjunction with City Council meetings to involve the
public in the decision -making; process concerning stone water program activities. Citizen and
stakeholder groups will provide more focused input. Outreach programs for targeted organized
groups will reach the ethnic and economic groups within the City. The requirement for stone
drainage castings with the message "drains to streams" will reach all of the groups associated
with new development and redevelopment projects.
The strategies used for the various groups will vary. For example, litter clean up and storm
drain stenciling activities could be performed by organized groups dedicated to public service.
Some public service oriented companies allow their employees to participate in these activities
to promote good public relations. Neighborhood associations could perform these activities as
well. Groups organized around watershed basins could perform clean up and pollution
monitoring activities. Volunteers from professional and business groups could be utilized as
speakers to other such groups in the community.
7.2A The first step in the decision process was to determine how to involve not only the
general public, but also the various organized groups in the community. The various ethnic
and economic groups also need to be reached in the process. When considering the various
types of groups and organizations in the community, they can be categorized as business
groups, professional associations, trade associations, neighborhood associations, public service
groups, and youth oriented groups. Therefore, this strategy reaches the various ethnic and
economic groups. The rationale for this is discussed above and in the participation program
section. Specific examples of targeted programs that can be developed are also given above.
The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible persons/positions are listed in the
BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.2.5. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intennediate milestone dates
will allow the tracking; of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline. Annual
reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary timeline. The
evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure thus becomes a matter
of detennining if the necessary activities have been accomplished, based on the BMP summary
table.
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0 7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.3.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
YEAR
Responsible
1
2
3
a
5
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
Nbp the MS4 Within the City
op a map of the IVIS4 vdthin the limits
Assistant Gty Engineer
and ETJ
of the City and ETJ.
2
Illicit Discharge Inspection,
Develop a program for the purpose of
!
Assistant City Engineer
Detection, and Bimination
detection of illicit discharges to the MS4.
Program
Modify existing City ordinanoes to prohibit
I
illicit discharges, authorize inspections,
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and require the elimination of illicit
i
discharges that are detected.
3
Develop Outreach Programs
Develop outreach programs for public
Assistant City Engineer
and business involvement. Examples to
be considered are storm drain stenciling,
litter pick-up, recycling, and pollution
i
watch groups.
KEY: DEVELOPMENT PHASE �I�d1I�II11iII11NN�M�IiI'.
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
7.3.2. A map of the MS4 within the City and ETJ will be developed and incorporated into the
City Geographic lnfonnation System (GIS). The GIS is a joint effort with Catawba County
and the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. When the MS4 field survey information
input is added, the GIS can be used to show any targeted outfall, the drainage basin that
contributes to it, the MS4, and the types of residential, commercial, and industrial areas that
might contribute any particular type of pollution to the outfall. The parcel boundaries, owner's
name, most recent aerial photos, topographic features, and other infort-nation will also be
immediately available as needed. Therefore, any particular type of working map that is needed
for future field investigations will be generated using the GIS. The infonnation in the GIS can
be updated as necessary when new development or redevelopment occurs. Supplemental
information such as the locations of detention ponds and other BMPs can also be tracked using
the GIS.
Other map sources such the Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey maps or the
United States Geologic Survey quadrangle topographic maps may be used to delineate features
such as perennial and intermittent surface waters. The names and locations of all receiving
waters can also be verified using these maps.
7.3.3. The regulatory mechanism used will be the City's Code of Ordinances. A review of
the local ordinances will be conducted first. Then proposed modifications to prohibit illicit
discharges into the MS4 will be drafted for review and approval. Key components of the
ordinances will be the right to inspect for illicit discharges on private property, and the
requirement for the elimination at the source of any illicit discharges that are discovered. The
ordinances and the field inspection program should be developed within the first year of the
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pen -nit term. The field inspection program will take place in conjunction with the field survey
to develop the map of the MS4.
7.3.4. The enforcement of the illicit discharge ordinance could be the responsibility of the
City's Code Enforcement, Engineering, or Legal staff. Other government entities could also
have responsibility for enforcement. First of all, the ordinance will prohibit illicit discharges
into the MS4. The ordinance will also establish the right to inspect for illicit discharges on
private property. The requirement for the elimination of illicit discharges at the source will
also be established by the ordinance. The program for the detection and elimination of illicit
discharges into the MS4 will be addressed below. The enforcement procedures to ensure
compliance with the ordinance will also be addressed below in the detection and elimination
section.
7.3.5. The plan for detection and elimination of illicit discharges will have three components
starting with the initial mapping operation. Field inspections will initially be coordinated with
the mapping operation. Source identification and elimination will the third phase of the plan.
A field inspection program will use dry weather flow as the first indicator of a possible illicit
discharge. Visual observations and initial field testing for certain chemicals can be used to
make the initial determination of whether the dry weather flow is in fact an illicit discharge.
Further testing in a laboratory and the subsequent analysis can provide the confirmation of the
initial field results, or determine that the dry weather flow is not an illicit discharge. After the
source of the illicit discharge has been detennined, several steps can be taken to ensure the
enforcement of the ordinance and the elimination of the illicit discharge at the source.
These steps, depending upon the nature of the source, can include:
1. Sending a letter to the property owner/business operator with a request for the
owner/operator to investigate the source of the illicit discharge.
2. Conducting a site visit and interview to encourage the owner/operator to take voluntary
corrective measures.
3. Performing additional tests if necessary to confine the source of the illicit discharge.
4. Issuing a letter of noncompliance if the owner/operator does not take corrective action.
5. Sending a copy of the letter and information to the NCDENR requesting assistance.
6. Performing additional inspections as necessary to detennine if corrective actions are
taken.
7. Taking additional legal measures as necessary to see that corrective actions are taken.
The responsibility for the enforcement may be the NCDENR if, for example, the source is
traced to an industrial facility that has an individual NPDES storm water discharge permit.
An evaluation of land uses within the City and ETJ will be made to determine the initial areas
where the MS4 is mapped and the initial field investigations for dry weather flows will take
e place. Land use information can be readily evaluated to detennine the types of commercial,
industrial, and residential areas that might contribute more pollution into the MS4. For
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example, older residential areas might have older sanitary sewer lines or septic tanks that could
contribute pollutants. Older industrial areas might ]lave illicit floor drain connections to the
MS4. Other industrial areas might ]lave on -site treatment systems with illicit connections.
Arcas where vehicle maintenance activities arc concentrated can also be targeted as potential
pollution sources. The evaluation could also use the locations of sanitary sewer pretreatment
programs as criteria.
A procedure will be developed and field personnel trained to perform manhole -by -manhole
inspections in conjunction with the mapping program. The inspection program will be the
initial investigation that discovers dry weather flows into the MS4. When dry weather flows
are discovered, the field crew will report the dry weather flows so that they can be investigated.
A procedure will be developed and field personnel trained to investigate and determine the
sources of dry weather flows to determine if they are actually illicit discharges to the MS4.
The crew that investigates the dry weather flow will follow simple steps to trace and isolate the
source of the dry weather flow. They will make visual observations about the characteristics of
the flow so that descriptive data such as color, odor, oil sheen, turbidity, or other such
information is recorded that could help identify the source. If so equipped, they will perform
initial field tests to attempt to determine if trace amounts of certain chemicals are present.
They will also take samples if necessary for laboratory analysis. Based upon the particular
location, they can evaluate the types of facilities located in the proximity to try to identify
potential sources of illicit discharges or improper disposal. All of the information will be
recorded on standard forms that are developed as a part of the investigation procedure.
7.3.6. The following non -storm water discharges have not been identified as significant
contributors of pollutants to the MS4: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream
flows, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration, uncontaminated
pumped ground water, discharges from potable sources, foundation drains, air conditioning
condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn
watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands,
dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water.
7.3.7. The outreach program is based upon reaching the majority of the general public and
the various businesses that operate within the limits of the City and the ETJ. The public
education and outreach program, the public involvement and participation program, and the
pollution prevention and good housekeeping program will all be part of a coordinated effort.
Informing the general public, various businesses, and municipal employees of the importance
of the hazards associated with illicit discharges and improper disposal of waste will be an
integral part of all three of these minimum measures. The strategies used in the public
education and public involvement minimum measures will be supplemented by employee
training and other aspects of the good housekeeping minimum measure.
7.3.8. The first step in the decision process was to determine the main pollutants and sources
associated with an increasingly urban area. Next, the development of the mapping program
• was considered along with how to coordinate the field investigation of the MS4 in conjunction
with the mapping program. The most critical areas are the ones most likely to have illicit
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connections and illicit discharges. Therefore, they will be mapped and investigated first. The
development of an outreach program to reach the majority of the general public and various
businesses was considered next. BMPs were considered based upon the likely success of
reaching the most widespread audience of the general public and various businesses. The
rationale for this is discussed above. The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the
responsible persons/positions are listed in the BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
7.3.9. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone dates
will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline. Annual
reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary timeline. The
evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure thus becomes a matter
of determining if the necessary activities have been accomplished, based on the BMP summary
table.
7.4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
7.4.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Runoff Controls
YEAR
Responsible
2
3
4
5
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
Erosion and Sediment Contol
The City will require that a copy of the
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Assistant City Engineer
Plan
approval letter from NCDENR, Land Quality,
be submitted before a building or grading
permit ~rill be issued, if the protect will
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disturb an acre or more of land.
2
Storm Water Management
The City will require that a copy of the
Assistant City Engineer
Plan
approval letter from NCDENR, Water
Quality, be submitted before a building or
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grading permit will be issued, if the project
will disturb an acre or more of land.
KEY: DEVELOPMENT PHASE
IIVPLEIVENTAT10N PHASE
7A.2. The regulatory mechanism used will be the NCDENR Land Quality Section's Erosion
and Sediment Control Program and the Division of Water Quality's General Storm Water
Permit. The City will not develop, implement, and enforce a separate program for construction
site runoff control within the limits of the City and the ETJ. The City will only provide an
oversight mechanism with local ordinances. The City will require that a copy of the approval
letter from the Land Quality Section be submitted before building or grading permits will be
issued if construction activities will result in a land disturbance of an acre or more. The City
will also require that a copy of the approval letter from the Water Quality Section be submitted
before building or grading pen -nits will be issued if construction activities will result in a land
disturbance of an acre or more.
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7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Agana ►ement in New Development and
Redevelopment
7.5.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Post -Construction Runoff Controls
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
1
2
3
4
5
1
Land Development Code
Update City's Land Development Code to
Assistant City Engineer
comply with the NPDES Phase II storm
water regulations.
2
Storm Water Concept and
The City will require storm water concept
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Assistant City Engineer
Design Plans
and/or design plans for all development that
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changes the characteristics of storm water
runoff from a site.
3
Storm Water Controls
The City will require that all new or
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Assistant City Engineer
redevelopment projects that meet the
criteria specified by the NPDES Phase II
regulations must employ engineered
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storm water controls. The Storm Water
BMP Manual published by NCDENR
will be used as a guideline.
4
Operation and Maintenance
The City will require recorded operation and
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Assistant City Engineer
Program
maintenance agreements with posting of
financial assurance for the purpose of
maintenance, repairs or reconstruction
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necessary for adequate performance of
storm water control structures....
5
Oversight Program for On -Site
The City will develop an oversight program
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Assistant City Engineer
Wastewater Treatment Systems
for on -site wastewater treatment systems.
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This program will be coordinated with the
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Catawba County Health Department.
KEY: DEVELOPMENT PHASE 9illi III! II
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE " ' Note: Implementation date deadline is March 10, 2005
7.5.2. The City's current stone water program is outlined in the City's Land Development
Code. An update will be required to bring the code into compliance with the NPDES Phase II
regulations. The current code was written to comply with the existing Water Supply
Watershed and Catawba River Basin Riparian Buffer regulations. These various regulations
will have to be reviewed to determine which provisions are more restrictive, so that the revised
code follows the more restrictive regulations.
7.5.3. The current ]nand Development Code contains several provisions for non-structural
BMPs. The preservation of open space and natural features is encouraged throughout the
code. Intensity, dimensional, and design standards contain provisions to encourage
landscaping and tree plantings. The application of these provisions ranges from residential
subdivisions to perimeter buffers and screenings to interior parking lot landscaping. There are
also provisions to set aside areas for recreation and open space. Special purpose districts are
also used to comply with the watershed and buffer regulations. All of these provisions
combined have the effect of reducing impervious surface area. The updated code can be used
to address additional measures to reduce the percentage of impervious area after development
and thus reduce the impact of polluted storm water runoff.
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7.5.4. Structural BNIPs are currently required in the City's Watershed Protection Overlay
District. This special purpose district was created to carry out the requirements of Article 21 of
Chapter 143 of the General Statutes of North Carolina to limit the exposure of Lake Hickory to
the pollution from surface water runoff, since it is used as a municipal water supply source.
All storm water controls and structures shall meet the requirements for treatment options
approved by the NCDENR Division of Water Quality. Combinations of controls or alternative
controls are allowed if they meet the design criteria. The Storm Water Best Management
Practices manual published by the NCDENR is used as a guideline. The City's Land
Development Code will have to be updated to require that all new or redevelopment projects
that meet the criteria specified by the NPDES Phase II regulations must employ engineered
storm water controls. Again, the more restrictive provisions of the various regulations from
NCDENR will have to be reflected in the updated code.
7.5.5. The regulatory mechanism used will be the City's Code of Ordinances. The City's
Land Development Code specifically applies to all development, public and private, within the
City and its ETJ. A review of the Land Development Code and other local ordinances will be
conducted first. Then proposed modifications to control post -construction storm water runoff,
in accordance with NPDES Phase 1I regulations, will be drafted for review and approval.
7.5.6. The long -tern operation and maintenance of the storm water control structure BMPs
will be assured by operation and maintenance agreements recorded with the Catawba County
Register of Deeds. The financial security of the agreement will be assured by the posting of
adequate financial instruments for the purpose of the maintenance, repairs, or reconstruction
necessary for adequate performance of the storm water control structures. An operation and
maintenance plan shall be provided that is consistent with the recorded operation and
maintenance agreement. Annual inspections of the storm water control structure will be
conducted by a qualified professional, and shall begin within one year of the filing date of the
deed for the store water control structure. A copy of the annual inspection report will be
furnished to the City's Engineering Department, in a format approved for that purpose, within
thirty days of the date of the inspection. If necessary, corrective actions will be completed
within sixty days of the date of the inspection, by the owner.
The City will develop an oversight program for on -site wastewater treatment systems. This
program will be coordinated with the Catawba County Health Department.
7.5.7. The first step in the decision process was to compare the City's current stone water
program with the temporary NPDES Phase lI rules developed by the NCDENR. The City's
current stone water program is outlined in the City's Land Development Code, which was
written to comply with the existing NCDENR Water Supply Watershed and Catawba River
Basin Buffer regulations. These various regulations will have to be reviewed to determine
which provisions are more restrictive, so that the revised code follows the more restrictive
regulations. Modifications will be drafted for review and approval to bring the code into
compliance with the NPDES Phase lI regulations. The rationale for this is discussed above.
The individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible persons/positions are listed in the
BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
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7.5.8. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intermediate milestone dates
will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline. Annual
reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary timeline. The
evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure thus becomes a matter
of detennining if the necessary activities have been accomplished, based on the BMP summary
table.
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Aunicipal Operations
7.6.1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
YEAR
Responsible
ITEM
BMP
Measurable Goals
Position/Party
2
3
4
5
1
Employee Training
Conduct annual training programs for
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Assistant City Engineer
public services employees regarding
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pollution prevention and good housekeeping.,
2
Recyling Program
Evaluate municipal operations to determine
mm
Assistant City Engineer
if the recycling program is being utilized to
the maximum extent practical. Evaluate
the program in comparison to other
municipalities of the same size in NC.
3
Bulk Material Storage
Evaluate covered or inside storage for bulk
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Assistant City Engineer
materials to prevent pollution of storm water
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runoff from material storage areas.
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Storm Water System
Develop a system maintenance program
Assistant City Engineer
Maintenance
that includes inspection, clean -out, and
repair asnecessary.
5
Cleaning Paved Areas
Develop a program for reducing pollutants
Assistant City Engineer
from paved areas at municipal parking lots,
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vehicle maintenance and refueling areas,
and vehicle storage areas.
6
Chemical Pesticides,
Develop a program for reducing pollutants
Assistant City Engineer
Herbicides, and Fertilizers
to storm water runoff from municipal uses
of chemical pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers.
KEY: DEVELOPMENT PHASE I!I I I
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
7.6.2. The municipal operations that are impacted by the operations and maintenance program
will be the public services, public utilities, and recreation and parks departments. The
industrial facilities that are subject to general or industrial pen -nits are:
. Municipal Airport (State permit under development)
2. Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant (Phase 11 application)
3. Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant (Phase 11 application)
4. Public Services Complex (Phase II application)
5. Regional Compost Facility (Phase I1 application)
7.6.3. Training programs will be developed for municipal employees that work in such
activities as building and grounds maintenance, vehicle maintenance, leaf composting, street
repair and construction, sanitation, recycling, landscaping, and public utilities. Training
programs currently exist for Hazard Communication (OSHA), Chemical Hygiene (OSHA),
Process Safety Management (OSHA), Risk Management (USEPA), and Pesticides
M(USEPA/USDA). The municipal employee training can utilize some of the materials that are
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discharges. Municipal employees perform many of the same basic functions that involve
facility operations and maintenance in private industry. They are also a good source for
feedback for developing the programs that are intended for the general public and industry.
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7.6.4. Maintenance and inspection activities are only performed within the rights -of -way of
the City. The City easements and rights -of -way are only part of the storm water conveyance
system within the limits of the City and the ETJ. The City, as a general rule, assumes no
responsibility for maintenance, inspection, or improvements on private property. Stone water
maintenance and inspection activities outside the rights -of -way are the responsibility of private
property owners.
Maintenance activities within rights -of -way are normally performed on an as -needed basis by
the Street Department. The majority of the storm drainage system maintenance is in response
to calls from property owners or requests from the Engineering Department. The remainder of
the storm drainage system maintenance work is in response to maintenance needs detected by
the Street Department. These typically include removal of trash and debris and flow
impediments. Street sweeping and mowing are performed based upon a schedule.
The proposed maintenance program will be developed using the same basic activities that
currently take place. The inspection of the stone water drainage system within the limits of the
City and the ETJ will take place in conjunction with the mapping operation. All store water
drainage system structures will be inspected and the condition can be documented as a part of
that operation. Maintenance work orders can also be generated as a result of that operation. A
long-term systematic maintenance program will be put in place as a result of the conditions
noted during the inspections. Additional measures will be evaluated as the program is
developed.
7.6.5. Vehicular operations contribute pollutants that are commonly removed from municipal
parking lots and streets by sweeping operations. Vehicle maintenance activities typically take
place indoors. The majority of municipal vehicles and equipment parked overnight at the
public services complex have covered parking/storage areas. Since this is the same complex
where vehicle maintenance operations take place, the covered storage and maintenance areas
reduce the pollutants discharged into the store drainage system. Vehicle fluids are normally
removed from paved areas using compounds that absorb the fluids. Additions to the current
program could include diversion berms or covers for storm drainage structures that are near
fueling and transfer stations. Salt used for deicing activities is currently stored in an enclosed
area. Additional measures will be evaluated to reduce the discharge of pollutants from these
areas.
7.6.6. Current waste disposal practices do not consider waste removed from the storm
drainage system as hazardous material. This material typically includes sediment, floatables,
broken limbs from bushes/trees, and miscellaneous debris. This material can be disposed of
nonnally or taken to the landfill as necessary.
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7.6.7. Flood management projects are non -typical for this area. Regional detention facilities
to control flooding have not been necessary. Currently, storm water management concentrates
on the controlled release of storm water discharges from new development. The Storm Water
Best Management Practices manual published by the NCDENR is also used as a guideline for
the quality of storm water discharges.
7.6.8. A review of existing ordinances, in conjunction with the other minimum measures, has
determined that all of the necessary ordinance modifications for compliance with Phase II have
been identified.
7.6.9. The first step in the decision process was to detennine the main pollutants and sources
associated with municipal operations. Since the municipal operations are located at various
facilities, the facilities were reviewed to detennine where the most likely sources of possible
pollutants exist. Since paved areas are subject to vehicle pollutants, a program to reduce
pollutants from municipal parking areas and vehicle storage will be a priority. Vehicle
maintenance and fueling areas are also areas that need attention because of the possibility of
fluid spills. Bulk material storage outdoors can also be a source of pollutants. Moving bulk
storage indoors as much as practical will reduce the possibility of pollutants. The use of
various chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers can result in polluted stone water
runoff. A program to evaluate and possibly reduce their usage will reduce pollutants. An
improved storm water system maintenance program, along with a recycling program, will also
reduce pollutants. An employee training program on the importance of pollution prevention
® and good housekeeping will be necessary to make all of these measures work effectively. The
individual BMPs, measurable goals, and the responsible persons/positions are listed in the
BMP summary table for this minimum measure.
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7.6.10. Assigning specific persons/positions the responsibility and intennediate milestone
dates will allow the tracking of progress against the overall BMP summary table timeline.
Annual reports will contain the progress details and track it against the BMP summary
timeline. The evaluation process for the measurable goals for this minimum measure thus
becomes a matter of detennining if the necessary activities have been accomplished, based on
the BMP summary table.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec'd
03
Fee Paid
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Permit Number
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NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incorri fete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Hickory
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local Governments
state or local)
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City Government
U9cFB19&
town, county, prison, school,
�pqq ry
etc.)
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Catawba
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
28.92 (City) & 18.56 (ETJ)
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
511075 (2000 Census Data)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
31.5% (2000 VERSUS 1990 Census Data)
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ®No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
47.48
b.
River Basin(s)
Catawba
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
43 (Includes unnamed tributaries)
d.
Estimated percenta a of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
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Residential
63
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Commercial
18
•
Industrial
16
•
Open Space
3
Total =
1000/a
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes ® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes ❑ No
(Regulations Incorporated into City Land
Develo ment Code
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes ® No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑Yes ®No
a permitted Phase I enti ?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity: NOT APPLICABLE
• Name of Phase I MS4
NOT APPLICABLE
• NPDES Permit Number
NOT APPLICABLE
c. Do you intend to co -permit
Yes ®No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
NOT APPLICABLE
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No NOT APPLICABLE
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NCDENR, Land Quality Section
• Element they will implement
Construction Site Runoff Controls
• Contact Person
Mr. Doug Miller or Mr. Steve Allred
• Contact Address
919 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115
• Contact Telephone Number
704 663-1699
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
®Yes ❑ No (State Law/Administrative Rules)
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
NOT APPLICABLE
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
NOT APPLICABLE
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL`S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES Stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I 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 fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
B. Gary McGee
Title
CityManager
Street Address
76 North Center Street
PO Box
398
city
Hickory
State
NC
Zip
28603
Telephone
828 323-7412
Fax
828 323-7550
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Brendon Pritchard
b.
Title
Assistant City Engineer
c.
Street Address
76 North Center Street
d.
PO Box
398
e.
City
Hickory
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28603
h.
Telephone Number
828 323-7416
i.
Fax Number
828 323-7476
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a. RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
b. UIC program under SDWA
c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NCO040797 & NC0020401, Mr. James Kirby
Permit Number
d. Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
e. Non Attainment Program
f. National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g. Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h. Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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State of North Carolina COPY OFFIC USE ONLY
Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec'd
Division of Water Quality Fee Paid
Permit Number
NPDES STORMWATgR PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES sormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
City of Hickory
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local Government
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
City Government
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
-
e.
County(s)
Catawba, P
i, " . a=N
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
28.92, (City) &,18.56 (ETI)
miles
g.
Population ! .
Permanent
51,075 (2000 Census Data)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
31.5% (2000 VERSUS 1990 Census Data)
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes ®No
H. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a. Storm Sewer Service Area
s uare miles
47.48
b. 'River Basin(s) ' "w
Catawba
c.' Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
43 (Includes unnamed tributaries) -
d. Estimated perc6ntaqe of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
• Residential
63
• Commercial
18
• Industrial
16
• Open Space
3
Total =
100%
e. Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes ® No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL. WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes® No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
® Yes 0 No
(Regulations Incorporated into City Land
Develo meet Code
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes ® No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
I ❑ Yes ® No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes ® No
T-
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity: NOT APPLICABLE.
• Name of Phase I MS4
NOT APPLICABLE
• NPDES Permit Number
NOT APPLICABLE
c. Do you intend to co -permit
0 Yes ® No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
NOT APPLICABLE
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No `' NOT APPLICABLE
ermittees?
V. - RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
' -
® Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NCDENR, Land Quality Section
• Element they will implement
Construction Site Runoff Controls
• Contact Person
Mr. Doug Miller or Mr. Steve Allred
• Contact Address
919 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115
• Contact Telephone Number .
204 663-1699
c.. Are legal agreements in place
to -establish responsibilities?
®Yes ❑ No (State Law/Administrative Rules)
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action. .
a. Name of person to which permit authority
NOT APPLICABLE
has been delegated -''-
b. Title/position of person above
NOT APPLICABLE
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I 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 fines and imprisonment for knowing violations
Signature
Name
B. Gary McGee
Title
City Manager
Street Address
76 North Center Street
PO Box
398
city
Hickory
State
NC
Zip
28603
Telephone
828 323-7412
Fax
828 323-7550 '
E-Mail
mC [e-mail] .nc.us,
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
a
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the Stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Brendon Pritchard
b.
Title
Assistant City Engineer,
c.
Street Address
76 North Center Street
d.
PO Box
398
e.
City
Hickory'
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28603
h.
Telephone Number
828 323-7416
i.
Fax Number
828 323-7476
j.
E-Mail Address
b ritcha rd @ci. hickory.nc.us
W-.*q,;
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a. RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
b. UIC program under SDWA
c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge
NCO040797 & NC0020401, Mr. James Kirby
Permit Number
d. Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
e. Non Attainment Program
f. National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g. Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act.
h. Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of.CWA : -
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT�-W=v
'Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. - STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification ,
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4,4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development'and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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City of Hickory
Storm Water Management
Program Report
March 7, 2003

DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATIION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General tatu e 1'43-215.1, other lawful
-g;�
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollutiorr,' trol Act gas amended,
City of Hickory
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their nUhi ipal separate storm sewer system
located:
Within the Cityof Hickory WJurisdictional Area
Catawba aunty
}
to receiving waters, Drowning Creek, Horse ord Creek, Frye Creek, Cripple Creek, Falling
Creek, Snow Creek, Long Shoal Cr". k, Henry Fork, Longview Creek, Geitner Creek, Barger
Creek, Muddy Creek, Clarks Creek;' 1VLi11 rBranch, Herman Branch, Lyle Creek and their
tributaries, within the Catawba Ri er ba in in accordance with the discharge limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, 111, IV, V, VI, VIJ and VIII
hereof.
This permit shall become effective Month Day, Year.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on Month Day, Year.
Signed this day Month Day, Year.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS

DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the City of Hickory is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal
separate storm sewer system to receiving waters, Drowning Creek, Horseford Creek, Frye
Creek, Cripple Creek, Falling Creek, Snow Creek, Long Shoal Creek, Henry Fork,
Longview Creek, Geitner Creek, Barger Creek, Muddy Creek, Clarks Creek, Miller
Branch, Herman Branch, Lyle Creek and their tributaries, within the Catawba River
Basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the
permittee's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, herein referred to as the
Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan includes components of the permittee's Phase I1
Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit Application, NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application Comprehensive Stormwater Management Report and any approved
modifications.
2. All discharges authorized herein shalt be adequately managed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters
of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered
by another permit, authorization or approval.
3. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
4. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the
municipal storm sewer system within the jurisdictional area of the permittee and
surrounding areas as described in the approved local comprehensive stormwater
management program to control potential pollution from the storm sewer system. The
permit applies to current and future jurisdictional areas of the permittee, as well as areas
that seek coverage under this permit through inter -local or other similar agreements with
permittee. Agreements for coverage under this permit must be approved by the Division
of Water Quality, herein referred to as the Division.
The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and
require independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the permittee may
petition the Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities.
6. Under the authority of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations 40 CFR Part 122, 123 and 124, North Carolina General Statutes 143-215. l
and Session Law 2004-163 and in accordance with the approved Stormwater Plan all
provisions contained and referenced in the Stormwater Plan are an enforceable part of this
permit. The permittee will develop and implement its approved Stormwater Plan in
accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act, provisions outlined by the
Director, and the provisions of this Permit.
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DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
7. Discharges authorized under this permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of
water quality standards.
8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the municipal
storm sewer system. In addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized
through the municipal storm sewer of the permittee if such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, an NPDES discharge permit including
discharges of process and non -process wastewater, and stormwater associated
with industrial activity; or
(b) Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact
water duality and may include:
• water line flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwaters;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0200);
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from emergency fire fighting.
The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled
by the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Stormwater Plan
to reduce pollutants discharged from the municipal separate storm sewer system. This
includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
(a) The permittee will develop and maintain adequate legal authorities to implement
all provisions of the Stormwater Plan. The permittee will keep the Division
advised of the status of development of appropriate ordinances and legal
authorities and will pursue these authorities in accordance with the schedule
outlined in the Stormwater Plan. Any program changes to the schedule must be
approved in accordance with Item 1(1) below.
(b) The permittee Stormwater Plan will be implemented and managed such that the
discharge of pollutants from the municipal storm sewer system is reduced to the
maximum extent practicable. It is anticipated that in order to meet this provision,
implementation of the Stormwater Plan will occur with emphasis given to priority
areas and to management measures and programs that are most effective and
efficient at varying stages of the plan's implementation.
(c) The permittee will implement the appropriate components of the Stormwater Plan
to assure that, to the maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills and
illegal dumping into the municipal storm sewer system are prohibited.
(d) The permittee will implement provisions of the Stormwater Plan as appropriate to
monitor and assess the performance of the various management measures that are
a part of the Stormwater Program. This will include, but is not limited to, the
provisions of this permit and the applicable provisions of the permittee's
Stormwater Plan.
(e) The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and
manage the provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
(f) The permittee will implement appropriate education, training, outreach, and
public involvement programs to support the objectives of this stormwater
discharge permit and the Stormwater Plan.
(g) The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction
site runoff as describe in the permit application and in accordance with this
permit.
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DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
(h) The permittee will implement an appropriate post -construction site runoff control
program to regulate new development and redevelopment by requiring structural
and non-structural best management practices to protect water quality, reduce
pollutant loading, and minimize post -development impacts. This program will
include provisions for long term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
(i) The permittee will evaluate municipal operations and develop and implement an
appropriate program for municipal activities and ongoing operation and
maintenance of municipal facilities to reduce the potential for stormwater
pollution.
0) Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval.
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
(a) Distribute educational materials to the community.
(b) Conduct public outreach activities.
(c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stormwater pollution.
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater
pollution.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Education and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
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X
X
X
X
X
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implement within 12 months of the permit
Outreach Program
issue date. Incorporate outreach elements
for significant minority and disadvantaged
communities.
(b) Informational Web Site
Develop and maintain internet web site.
X
X
X
X
X
Post newsletter articles on stormwater,
information on water quality, stormwater
projects and activities, and ways to contact
stormwater management program staff
(c) Public education
Develop general stormwater educational
X
X
X
X
X
materials for schools,
material targeting school children,
homeowners, and/or
homeowners, and businesses.
businesses
(d) Public education
Distribute written material through utility_X
I X
X
I X
X
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DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS 000426
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L Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
(a) Provide opportunities for the public to participate in program development and
implementation.
(b) Reach out and engage major economic and ethnic groups.
(c) Comply with applicable State and local public notice requirements.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of
any goals.
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Conduct a least one public meeting to
X
X
X
X
X
Involvement Program
allow the public an opportunity to review
and comment on the stormwater
management program
(b) Organize a volunteer
Organize and implement a volunteer
X
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stormwater related program designed to
involvement prograrn
prornote ongoing citizen participation.
(c) Establish a Citizens
Establish a citizen's advisory panel to
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Advisory Panel
review the Stormwater Plan, to review the
annual report, and to advise the permittee
on the Stormwater Plan.
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(a) Detect and eliminate illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping.
(b) Address significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer system. The
permittee may require specific controls for a category of discharges, or prohibit
that discharge completely, if one or more of these categories of sources
areidentified as a significant contributor of pollutants to the storm sewer system.
(c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions.
(d) Develop a storm sewer system map showing all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
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(e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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Establish and maintain adequate legal
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authorities to prohibit illicit discharges
authorities
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Complete identification, locations of and
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mapping of stormwater drainage system
components. At a minimum, mapping
components includes outfalls, drainage
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Implement inspection program to detect
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dry weather flows at system outfalls.
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sources of illicit discharges and for
removing the sources. Develop procedures
for identification of priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges. Continue to
identify, locate, and update map of
drainage system components on a priority
basis per approved Illicit Discharge
Program.
(e) Conduct employee
Conduct training for town staff on
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detecting and reporting illicit discharges
(f) Provide public
Inform public employees, businesses, and
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the general public of hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper
disposal of waste.
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Establish and publicize a reporting
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mechanism for the public to report illicit
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SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in storrnwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one
or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development. .
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements
for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment
control practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of
potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures.
(c) Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and
sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water
quality.
2. BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
The pern-Littee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of
any goals.
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regulatory mechanism
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for erosion and
sites and providing for sanctions to ensure
sediment control
compliance. Instead of originating a new
program, the permittee may elect to
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Division of Land Resources (DLR)
Erosion and Sediment Control Program,
either as administered by the DLR, or as
delegated by the Sedimentation Control
Commission (SCC) to another entity with
appropriate jurisdiction, including the
permittee. The permittee may rely on the
DLR program only to the extent that that
program satisfies all of the following
BMPs.
(b) Develop requirements
Require construction site operators to
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implement erosion and sediment control
operators
BMPs and to control construction site
wastes that may cause adverse water
quality impacts.
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for construction site
materials adopted from other programs
operators
and adapted to the permittee's
construction runoff controls proyam.
(d) Institute plan reviews
Review construction plans and establish
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procedures that incorporate water quality
considerations in construction site plan
reviews.
(e) Establish public
Establish procedures for receipt and
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information procedures
consideration of erosion and
sedimentation information submitted by
the public.. Publicize the procedures and
contact information. The procedures must
lead directly to a site inspection or other
timely follow-up action.
(f) Establish inspection
Establish procedures for site inspection
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and enforcement
and enforcement of control measure
procedures
requirements. The procedures should
include prioritizing areas of inspections
based on local criteria.
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Ob,jectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Manage stormwater runoff from new development / redevelopment that that
drains to the MS4 and disturbs an acre or more of land surface, including projects
less than an acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale.
(b) Ensure long term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
(c) Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality impacts.
2. BMPs for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee's Stormwater Management Ordinance and any subsequent amendments and the
additional BMPs below shall be implemented throughout the permittee's jurisdictional area to
meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program.
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enforce a program to address post -
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development and redevelopment. The
ordinance must be reviewed and approved
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implementation. Ensure that controls are
in place to prevent or minimize water
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Develop guidance material or training
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class for local developers explaining the
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Take appropriate actions to address non-
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compliance and ensure enforcement of the
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Ensure adequate long-term operation and
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structural and non-
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structural BMPs
structural BMPs performed by a qualified
appropriate for the
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inspection during construction, and post -
operation and
construction acceptance procedures.
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Require and review annual BMP
compliance
inspection reports.
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Control the sources of fecal coliform to
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control sources of fecal
the maximum extent practicable. Develop
coliform to the
and implement an oversight program to
maximum extent
ensure proper operation and maintenance
practicable
of on -site wastewater treatment systems
for domestic wastewater and conduct an
O&M awareness program for on -site
wastewater treatment system owners.
Municipalities must coordinate this
program with the county health
department
(g) Establish a buffer
Require that built -upon areas be located at
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requirement
least 30 feet landward of all perennial and
intermittent surface waters. For the
purpose of this permit, a surface water
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either the most recent version of the soil
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United States Department of Agriculture
or the recent version of the 1.24,000 scale
(7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps
prepared by the United States Geologic
Survey (USGA).
An exception to this requirement may be
allowed when surface waters are not
present in accordance with the provisions
of 15A NCAC 2B.0233 (3)(a).
(h) Ensure long term
Require recorded deed restrictions and
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project conformity
protective covenants to ensure that
with the permittee's
subsequent development activities will
Program objective of
maintain the projects consistent with the
minimizing water
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Controls Program.
(i) Establish low -density
Define low -density projects as having
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development
24% or less built -upon area (or no more
requirements
than 2 dwelling units per acre).
Require the use of vegetated conveyances
to the maximum extent practicable.
Establish high-
Define high -density projects as having
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greater than 24% built -upon area.
requirements
Control and treat the difference in
stormwater runoff volume leaving the
project site between the pre and post
development conditions for the I year 24
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minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
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all projects shall be in accordance with
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SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
1. Objective for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
Prevent or reduce stormwater pollution from municipal operations.
2. BMPs. for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Pollution
Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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preventing or reducing pollutant runoff
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Develop an inventory of all facilities and
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evaluation of facilities
operations owned and operated by the
and operations
permittee with the potential for generating
polluted stormwater runoff. Specifically
inspect the potential sources of polluted
runoff, the stormwater controls, and
conveyance systems. Evaluate the sources,
document deficiencies, plan corrective
actions, and document the
accomplishment of corrective actions.
(c) Conduct staff training
Conduct staff training specific for
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pollution prevention and good
housekeeping rocedures.
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Conduct annual review of the industrial
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activities that hold a Phase I NPDES
stormwater permit owned and operated by
the permittee. Specifically review the
following aspects: the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan where one is
required, the timeliness of any monitoring
reports required by the Phase I permit, and
the results of inspections and subsequent
follow-up actions at the facilities.
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PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of all program
components that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, monitoring and
sampling, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of
BMPs and enforcement actions. Documentation will be kept on -file by the permittee for
a period of five years and made available to the Director or his authorized representative
immediately upon request.
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at least
on an annual basis. The permittee will submit a report of this evaluation and monitoring
information to the Division on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by
[Set date two months after permit year's end] of each year and cover the previous year's
activities from [Insert start date] to [Insert end date]. The permittee's reporting will
include appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status and results of
the permittee's Stormwater Plan and will include, but is not limited to, the following
components:
(a) The permittee will give a detailed description of the status of implementation of
the Stormwater Plan. This will include information on development and
implementation of all components of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
schedules and plans for the year following each report.
(b) The permittee will adequately describe and justify any proposed changes to the
Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for
the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Plan
(results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
(c) The permittee will document any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Plan.
In addition, any changes in the cost of, or funding for, the Stormwater Plan will be
documented.
(d) The permittee will include a summary of data accumulated as part of the
Stormwater Plan throughout the year along with an assessment of what the data
indicates in light of the Stormwater Plan.
(e) The permittee will provide information on the annual expenditures and budget
anticipated for the year following each report along with an assessment of the
continued financial support for the overall Stormwater Plan.
(f) The permittee will provide a summary of activities undertaken as part of the
Stormwater Plan throughout the year. This summary will include, but is not
limited to, information on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities,
project assessments, inspections, enforcement actions, continued inventory and
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review of the storm sewer system, education, training and results of the illicit
discharge detection and elimination program.
(g) The permittee will provide information concerning areas of water quality
improvement or degradation. Depending on the level of implementation of the
Stormwater Plan, this information may be submitted based on pilot studies,
individual projects or on a watershed or sub -watershed basis.
3. The Director may notify the permittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or
more of the requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee will
submit a plan and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to
meet the requirements. The Director may approve the corrective action plan, approve a
plan with modifications, or reject the proposed plan. The permittee will provide
certification in writing (in accordance with Part IV, Paragraph 2) to the Director that the
changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the
Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions for violations of this permit.
4. The Division may request additional reporting information as necessary to assess the
progress and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Monitoring Records
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration
and maintenance records and all original chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, and copies of all reports required by this permit for a period of at least 5
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may
be extended by request of the Director at any time prior to the end of the five year period.
2. Report Submittals
(a) Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(b) All applications, reports, or information submitted to DWQ shall be signed by a
principal executive officer, ranking elected official or duly authorized
representative. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(i) The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official;
(ii) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or
an individual or position having overall responsibility for
env iron men tal/stormwater matters; and
(iii) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
(c) Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I 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."
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3. Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected
pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following
information:
(a) The dates, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
(b) The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
(c) The date(s) analyses were performed;
(d) The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
(e) The analytical techniques or methods used; and
(f) The results of such analyses.
4. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
or activities which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged.
This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in the
permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
S. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
which may result in noncompliance with the permit requirements.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
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The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
7. Annual Reporting
The permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis per
Part III of this permit on forms provided by the DWQ.
S. Additional Reporting
The Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed
necessary either for specific portions of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, or for the entire
Program.
9. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in applying
to be covered under this permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information.
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PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit
coverage upon renewal application.
(a) The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time
provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if
the permit has not yct been modified to incorporate the requirement.
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by
Section 309(d) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
(28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31
U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $27,500 per day for each violation). Any person
who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of
$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year,
or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for
not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $11,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref: Section 309 of the
Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122,41(a).]
(c) Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates
or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. (Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
(d) Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for
violating sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of this Act. Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, administrative
penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts
authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(A) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties
Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt
Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $11,000 per
violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$27,500). Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, penalties for Class II violations
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are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461
note) as amended by the Debt Collection improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701
note) (currently $1 1,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class [I penalty not to exceed
$137,500).
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,
143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the
permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property
or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or
regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,
shall not be affected thereby.
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7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to
determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director
upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
S. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation,
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
10. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION
CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are owned and/or operated by
the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation
and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary
facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is
necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
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2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense fora permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
When required herein, stormwater samples collected and measurements taken shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical stormwater
sampling shall be performed during a representative storm event. These samples shall be
taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. Where appropriate, all
stormwater samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other
waste stream, body of water, or substance. When specified herein, monitoring points
established in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of the
Director.
2. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported
down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
4. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through.a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized
representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the
discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
(a) Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located
or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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(b) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this permit;
(c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;
and
(d) Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit
compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or
parameters at any location.
5. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section
308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms of
this permit shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water
Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of
criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6B or in Section 309 of the Federal
Act.
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules,
and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A
of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
2. Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters.
BMPs can be structural or non-structural and may take the form of a process, activity,
physical structure or planning (see non-structural BMP).
3. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
4. Division (DWQ)
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
5. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
6. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
7. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly
analyzed or qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of
discharge.
8. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 31 1 of the Clean
Water Act.
9. Illicit Discharge
Any discharge to a MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater except discharges
pursuant to an NPDES permit (other than the NPDES MS4 permit), allowable non-
stormwater discharges, and discharges resulting from fire -fighting activities.
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10. Industrial Activity
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as
defined in 40 CFR 122.26.
11. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26(b)(8) means a conveyance or system of conveyances
(including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains):
(i) Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, county, district,
association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having
jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other
wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood
control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an
authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management
agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that discharges to
waters of the United States or waters of the State.
(ii) Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
(iii) Which is not a combined sewer; and
(iv) Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40
CFR 122.2
12. Non-stormwater Discharge Categories
The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the permittee must
address if it identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer
system: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising
groundwater, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR
35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water
sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water
from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car
washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool
discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from fire fighting activities are
excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to be addressed where they
are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States).
13. Non-structural BMP
Non-structural BMPs are preventive actions that involve management and source controls
such as: (1) Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct
growth to identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas,
maintain and/or increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies,
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minimize impervious surfaces, and/or minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; (2)
policies or ordinances that encourage infill development in higher density urban areas,
and areas with existing storm sewer infrastructure; (3) education programs for developers
and the public about minimizing water quality impacts; (4) other measures such as
minimizing the percentage of impervious area after development, use of measures to
minimize directly connected impervious areas, and source control measures often thought
of as good housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill prevention.
14. Outfall
The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See
also point source discharge of stormwater.
15. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
16. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited
to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which
stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
17. Redevelopment
Means any rebuilding activity other than a rebuilding activity that;
(i) Results in no net increase in built -upon area, and
(ii) Provides equal or greater stormwater control than the previous development.
18. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at
least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A
single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation, For
example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the
next 10 hours.
19. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
(a) 1s listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986;
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(b) Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title Ill,
Section 313 reporting requirements; and
(c) That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(i) Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122 on either Table H (organic
priority pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or
Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances),
(ii) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to Section 31 1(b)(2)(A) of the
CWA in 40 CFR l 16.4, or
(iii) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality
criteria.
20, Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
21. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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NCS000444
STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO. NCS000444
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General SStatutCA14-215.1, other lawful
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standards and
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Management Commission, and the Feder Wattetr PollutioTtqotitrotAct amended ntal
City of Lowell
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system
located:
within the Ci'ty'4�of ow 11�3urisdictional Area
N'Gatito' ounty
to receiving waters South Fork Catawba River;,Duharts Creek, and unnamed tributaries to them,
all within the Catawba River basidiln accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring
WN- A i requirements, and other con di tionsc:sehforth n Parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIE hereof.
This permit shall become effective Month Day, Year.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on Month Day, Year.
Signed this day Month Day, Year.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

NCS000444
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS

NCS000444
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the City of Lowell is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters South Fork Catawba River,
Duharts Creek, and unnamed tributaries to them, all within the Catawba River basin.
Such discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the
pem-ittee's ve Stormwater Management Program Plan, herein referred to as the
Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan includes components of the permittee's Phase H
Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit Application, Stormwater Management Program
Plan, and any approved modifications.
2. All discharges authorized herein shall be adequately managed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters
of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered
by another permit, authorization, or approval.
3. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
4. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4
within the jurisdictional area of the permittee and surrounding areas as described in the
approved local Stormwater Plan to control potential pollution from the MS4. The permit
applies to current and future jurisdictional areas of the permittee, as well as areas that
seek coverage under this permit through inter -local or other similar agreements with the
permittee. Agreements for coverage under this permit must be approved by the Division
of Water Quality, herein referred to as the Division.
5. The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and may
require independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the permittee may
petition the Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities.
6. Under the authority of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations 40 CFR Part 122, 123 and 124, North Carolina General Statutes 143-215. l
and Session Law 2004-163 and in accordance with the approved Stormwater Plan, all
provisions contained and referenced in the Stormwater Plan are an enforceable part of this
permit. The permittee will develop and implement its approved Stormwater Plan in
accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act, provisions outlined by the
Director, and the provisions of this permit.
7. Discharges authorized under this permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of
water quality standards.
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8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In
addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized through the MS4 of the
permittee if such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, another NPDES discharge permit including
discharges of process and non -process wastewater, and stormwater associated
with industrial activity; or
(b) Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact
water quality and may include:
• water line flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwaters;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0200);
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from emergency fire fighting.
The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled
by the permittee's Stormwater flan.
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PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Stormwater Plan to
reduce pollutants discharged from the MS4. This includes, but is not limited to, the following
areas.
The permittee will develop and maintain adequate legal authorities to implement all
provisions of the Stormwater Plan. The permittee will keep the Division advised of the
status of development of appropriate ordinances and legal authorities and will pursue
these authorities in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Stormwater Plan. Any
changes to the schedule must be approved by the Director.
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be implemented and managed such that the
discharge of pollutants from the MS4 is reduced to the maximum extent practicable. It is
anticipated that in order to meet this provision, implementation of the Stormwater Plan
will occur with emphasis given to priority areas and to management measures and
programs that are most effective and efficient at varying stages of the plan's
implementation.
3. The permittee will implement the appropriate components of the Stormwater Plan to
assure that, to the maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills, and illegal
dumping into the MS4 are prohibited.
4. The permittee will implement provisions of the Stormwater Plan as appropriate to
monitor and assess the performance of the various management measures that are a part
of the Stormwater Plan. This will include, but is not limited to, the provisions of this
permit and the applicable provisions of the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the
provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
6. The permittee will implement appropriate education, training, outreach, and public
involvement programs to support the objectives of this stormwater discharge permit and
the Stormwater Plan.
The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff
as described in the permit application and in accordance with this permit.
8. The permittee will implement an appropriate post -construction site runoff control
program to regulate new development and redevelopment by requiring structural and non-
structural best management practices to protect water quality, to reduce pollutant loading,
and to minimize post -development impacts. This program will include provisions for
long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
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9. The permittee will evaluate municipal operations and develop and implement an
appropriate program for municipal activities and ongoing operation and maintenance of
municipal facilities to reduce the potential for stormwater pollution.
10. Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval.
11. In the first Annual Report after issuance of this permit, or after establishment of an
approved TMDL for a pollutant of concern in the permittee's storm water discharges .
during this pen -nit term, the permittee shall identify the impaired stream segment(s)
and/or tributaries to these impaired stream segments and the location of all known MS4
outfalls discharging a pollutant of concern to these segments or occurring within one
linear mile upstream of these segments. The permittee shall also propose a monitoring
plan (Plan) in the Annual Report for each pollutant of concern. The Plan shall include the
sample type, frequency, any seasonal considerations, and an implementation schedule to
monitor for each pollutant of concern. The Plan must also include a schedule for the
permittee to confirm the location of all MS4 outfalls discharging a pollutant of concern to
the impaired stream segments, or within one linear mile upstream of these segments.
Subsequent Annual Reports will include an assessment of the data for each pollutant of
concern, and an assessment of the effectiveness of the BMPs employed, to determine
what, if any, additional adaptive BMP measures may be necessary to contribute toward
returning the stream to compliance with State water quality standards. Following any
review and comment on the Plan by the Division, the permittee will incorporate any
necessary changes into the Plan. Review of this plan may result in comments from the
Division that will require changes to the plan.
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NCS000444
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
(a) Distribute educational materials to the community.
(b) Conduct public outreach activities.
(c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stormwater pollution.
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater
pollution.
2. BNYPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Education and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
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X
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mail outs, at special events, and/or at high
traffic businesses.
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NCS000444
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
1. Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
(a) Provide opportunities for the public to participate in program development and
implementation.
(b) Reach out and engage major economic and ethnic groups-
(c) Comply with applicable State and local public notice requirements.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of
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Organize and implement a volunteer
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promote ongoing citizen participation.
(c) Establish a Citizens
Establish a citizens advisory panel to
X
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X
X
Advisory Panel
review the Stormwater Plan, to review the
annual report, and to advise the permittee
on the Stormwater Plan.
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NCS000444
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(a) Detect and eliminate illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping.
(b) Address significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The permittee may
require specific controls for a category of discharges, or prohibit that discharge
completely, if one or more of these categories of sources are identified as a
significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4.
(c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions.
(d) Develop a storm sewer system map showing all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
(e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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assessment and evaluation.
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Establish and maintain adequate legal
X
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maintain appropriate
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legal authorities
and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination Program.
(c) Develop a Storm
Complete identification, locations of, and
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mapping of, stormwater drainage system
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components include outfalls, drainage
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Implement an inspection program to
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detect dry weather flows at system
procedures
outfalls. Establish procedures for tracing
the sources of illicit discharges and for
removing the sources. Develop procedures
for identification of priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges. Continue to update
the map of drainage system components
on a priority basis per the approved Illicit
Dischar e Program.
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Inform public employees, businesses, and
X
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the general public of hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper
disposal of waste.
(g) Establish a public
Establish and publicize a reporting
X
X
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mechanism for the public to report illicit
discharges.
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NCS000444
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one
or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development.
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements
for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment
control practices, for review of site plans which incorporates consideration of
potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures.
(c) Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and
sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water
quality.
2. BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the
Construction Site Runoff Controls Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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establish a
sediment controls at construction sites and
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providing for sanctions to ensure compliance.
mechanism for
Instead of originating a new program, the
erosion and
permittee has elected to comply by relying on
sediment control
the Gaston County program. The permittee
may rely on the Gaston County program only
to the extent that that program satisfies all of
the following BMPs.
(b) Develop
Require construction site operators to
X
X
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X
X
requirements on
implement erosion and sediment control BMPs
construction site
and to control construction site wastes that
operators
may cause adverse water quality impacts.
(c) Provide
New materials may be developed by the
X
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X
X
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educational and
permittee, or the permittee may use materials
training materials
adopted from other programs and adapted to
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the permittee's construction runoff controls
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program.
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(d) Institute plan
Review construction plans and establish
X
X
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X
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reviews
procedures that incorporate water quality
considerations in construction site plan
reviews.
(e) Establish public
Establish procedures for receipt and
X
X
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X
X
information
consideration of erosion and sedimentation
procedures
information submitted by the public. Publicize
the procedures and contact information. The
procedures must lead directly to a site
inspection or other timely follow-up action.
(f) Establish
Establish procedures for site inspection and
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inspection and
enforcement of control measure requirements.
enforcement
The procedures should include prioritizing
procedures
I areas of inspections based on local criteria.
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