NCS000446_OTHER_20040526

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
M54 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
DOC TYPE
❑FINAL PERMIT
0 ANNUAL REPORT
❑ APPLICATION
0 CQMPLIANCE
�THER
DOC DATE
❑ a b b -1
YYYYMMDD

OF WArFR
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May 26, 2004
Town of Apex
Dan J. LaMontagne, PE
Environmental Programs Manager
PO Box 250
Apex, NC 27502
Michael F. Easley. Governor
Witham G. Koss Jr.. 5ccrcnuy
North Carolina Deparoncat of E livironment and Naloral Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. C Directur
Division of Water Quality
COICCn H. sullies, Deputy Dlre'Ctr1r
Division of Water Quality
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000446
Town of Apex
Additional Information Request
Dear Mr. LaMontagne:
After a review Of your permit application materials, I found that it was well written and
with minor changes to Section 7, there is sufficient content to continue with review and drafting
Of your permit. The following items should be addressed:
I. Please add it BMP in section 7.3.1 that specifically mentions employee training for applicable
town staff to detect and report illicit discharges. Target staff should include anyone that would
be in a position to identify illicit discharges during their- regular work routine.
2. In section 7.3.8, elaborate on how YOU Will inform public employees, businesses, and the
general public of the hazards associated with illicit discharges and the improper disposal of
waste.
3. In section 7.6.2, you listed the Public Works and Utilities Department and vehicle
maintenance as the only affected operations of the Pollution Prevention 1 Good Housekeeping
minimum measure. Are there other operations in your community that could be affected? ['lease
be specific. Other operations could include Parks and Recreation (Equipment upkeep, grounds
maintenance, golf course maintenance, swimming pool maintenance), Emergency Services
(vehicle cleaning and maintenance, disposal of har_ardOus materials, grounds maintenance),
Animal Shelter (proper disposal of animal waste), and the Sheriff's Department (fleet
maintenance, disposal of animal waste).
Please revise Section 7 of the Town of Apex's Stormwater Management Program Report with
the additional information requested and send a copy of the updated section to my attention so
that I may update the copy of the Program Report that the Division has reviewed.
N, C. Division of Water Quality 1017 Nbil Service tenter Ralcigh. North Carolina 27699-1017 [phone]
NCt]t+t3t
C OSionlcr scrvicc
1-977-623-6749

Please provide the requested information by Friday, July 2, 2004. If you feel you need more time
to respond to these concerns, just let me know. Please contact me with any questionS about this
request at [phone], ext. 537.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Diggs
Environmental Engineer
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Raleigh Regional Office

\NATMichael F. Easley.Governor
O�O RQG WiIli;trn G. Koss Jr.. Secrclary
Noah Carolina I)cp;rrlmcnl of 1-nvironmcnl and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, f'. F. DireclOr
Division of Water Quality
Q [ COIC(t] 11. Sullins, Deputy DINC101'
Division of Water Quality
May 25, 2004
Town of Apex
Dan J. LaMontagne, PE
Environmental Programs Manager
PO Box 250
Apex, NC 27502
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000446
Town of Apex
Additional Information Request
Dear Mr. LaMontagne:
After a review of your permit application materials, I found that it was well written and
with minor changes tD Section 7, there is sufficient content to continue with review and drafting
of your permit. The following items should be addressed:
1. Please add a 13MIl in section 7.3.1 that specifically mentions employee training f()r applicable
town staff to detect and report illicit discharges. Target staff should include anyone that would
be in a position to identil'y illicit discharges during their regular work routine.
2. In section 7.3.8, elaborate on how you will inform public employees, businesses, and the
general public of the hazards associated with illicit discharges and the improper disposal of
waste.
3. In section 7.6.2, you listed the Public Works and Utilities Department and vehicle
maintenance as the only affected operations of the Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping
minimum measure. Are there other operations in your community that could he a1'1'ecteCI ? Please
be specific. Otiheroperations could inciude Parks anci Recreation (Equipment upkeep, grounds
maintenance, gOlf COL11.5e maintenance, swimming pool maintenance), EITICrgency Services
(vehicle cleaning and maintenance, disposal of hazardous materials, ghounds maintenance),
Animal Shelter (proper disposal of animal waste), and the Sheriff's Department (f7lcet
maintenance, disposal of animal waste).
Please revise Section 7 of the Town of Apex's Stormwater Management Program Report with
the additional information requested and send a copy of the updated section to my attention so
that I may update the copy of the Program Report that the Division has reviewed.
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Cenlcr lkalcigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
NCDENR
Cuslomcr Scrvicc.
1-977-623.6748

Please provide the requested information by Friday, June 25, 2004. If' you Feel you need more
time to respond to these concerns, just let me know. Please contact me with any questions about
this request at [phone], ext. 537.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Diggs
Environmental Engineer
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Raleigh Regional Office

NIAT� Michael F. Easley, Governor
`ono R pG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
�_ y Division of Water Quality
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March 13, 2003
Don LaMontagne, PE
Environmental Programs Manager
Town of Apex
P.O. Box 250
Apex, North Carolina 27502
Subject: NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program
Application for discharge permit
Application Number NCS000446
Wake County
Don LaMontagne, PE:
The Division of Water Quality's Stormwater and General Permits Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of
your NPDES Phase II Stormwater permit application package on March 11, 2003. The submitted package
contained the required form SWU-264, comprehensive stormwater program narrative, and $715.00
application fee.
A preliminary review of your application package has been conducted and it appears to be complete. No
further information is required at this time. This application has been assigned application number
NCS000446. Please include this number with all future correspondence.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Mr. Darren England at telephone number
[phone], extension 545.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett
Stormwater & General Permits Unit
♦apr
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

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Public Education and Outreach Program
Objectives
i Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stormwater pollution.
i lrlfornl the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater pollution.
BMPs
RM1'
Measurable Goals
(a) Public EdLrcation and Outreach
Develop a public education program and implement within
Program
12 months of the permit issue date. Incorporate outreach
elements for significant minority and disadvantaged
communities.
OK
(b) Informational Web Site
Develop and maintain internet web site. Post articles on
stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater
projects and activities, and ways to contact stornlwater-
management program stuff.
OK
(c) Public education materials for
Develop general stormwater educational rn.rtCrial targeting
schools, homeowners, and/or
school children, homeowners, and business.
businesses
OK
(d) Public education material
Distribute written material through utility irrrilouts, at
dissenlination
S ccial civic events, or at high traffic businesses.
OK
Additional BA41s identi/tail under Public E'thicallon and Otrtr-ectch Program
Storm Drain Markings 77re To n's spec{ icwion,for neiv curb inlet covers requires
that the cover be embossed ,vith the words "Otunp No
Wasted Drains to Walerways ". Storm drain tnemhole comers
will he required to he embossed with the words "Storm
Selver'.
Public Involvement and Participation Program
Objectives
Provide opportunities for the public to participate in program development and
implementation and review.
Reach out and engage major economic and ethnic groups.
i Comply with applicable state and local public notice requirements.
BMPs

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Measurable Goals
(a) Program development
Conduct a least one public Irlceting to allow the public an
opportuniiy to review and comment on the storinwater
inaria ement pro ram
Needs to do this Q A^
(b) Vohtntcer Program / Community
Organize and implement a volunteer stormwater related
involvement
program designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
Needs to have more public iirput to comment ati and review,
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storinivoter Program,
Additionril BMPs identified under Public Involvement and Participation Program
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
Objectives
The permittee shall develop and implement a program to detect and address illicit
discharges, including illegal dumping. The plan should include provisions for:
mapping of the storm sewer system to include, at a minimum, outfalls and
receiving stream names,
i identifying illicit discharges through dry weather visual inspection and/or field testing of
indicator parameters,
tra1611- the SOLH-COS Of' illicit dtSChar'gCS,
removing the sources of illicit discharges,
implementing enforccrnent procedLlrCS and actions,
educating employees, bUSI11CSSCS, and the general public oil the hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste,
providing the public a means to notify appropriate authorities when illicit
discharges are observed, and
program evaluation and assessment.
The permittee shall cffcctively prohibit illicit discharges into the storm sewer system.
BMPs
BMP
Measurable Goads
(a) Develop I Implement Illicit
Develop and implement an Illicit Discharge Detection and
Discharge Detection and
Elimination Program Plan in accordance with 15A NCAC
Elitninaiion Program Plan
2H .0126. Include provisions for program assessment and
evaluation.
(b) Establish/Maintain Ordinance
Establish and maintain adequate authority/ordinances to
prohibit illicit discharges and enforce approved Illicit

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Measm-able Goals
Discharge Detection and L""Iiiiiinatlon Program iv.4444i--F'#f?'
I u
OK
(c) Storm Sewer Systern Mapping
Complete identil'ication, locations ofand mapping of
stormwater drainage system components. At a minimum,
mapping components includes rams, lines.
ma , cu s, outfalls and
receivin *streams.
(teed to add receiving streaiits)
(d) Illicit discharge detection
lmplement inspection program to detect dry weather flows at
Systern outfalls. Establish procedures for tracing the sources
of illicit discharges.
OK
(e) Employee cross -training
Conduct training for town staff on detecting and reporting
illicit discharges.
Need to add
(f) Public education
Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public
of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper
disposal of waste.
Contact high -priority bllsi11esses
Need to do more hei:d
(g) Pub] c'reportrjig
Establish reporting mechanism for the public to report Illicit
discharges.
Additional BMPs identified imdei- Illicit DlschatWa Detection and ISliminalion Pi-ogiYiin
Construction Site Runofl' Controls Program
Obaectlyes
i Develop, implement, and enforce a program to recluse 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.
Instead of� originating a new program, the permittee may elect to comply with the
ob.3ectives above by releying on NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR)
Erosion and Sediment Control Program, either as administered by DLR, of as
delegated by the DLR to another entity with appropriate jurisdiction, inCludtng, tile
permittee.
B MPs
BMP
Measurable Goals
a. An ordinance for erosion and
sediment control
Develop and implement an ordinance or other I-cgulatory
mechanism requiring erosion and sediment controls at

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BMP•
Measurable Goals.
construction sites and providing for sanctions 10 ellsure
compliance.
b. Requirements on construction
site operators
Require construction site operators to implement erosion
and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site
waste that may cause adverse water quality impacts.
c. Plan reviews
Establish procedures that incorporate water quality
considerations in construction site plan reviews.
d. Public information procedures
Establish procedures for receipt and consideration of erosion
and sedimentation information submitted by the public.
c. Inspection and enforcement
rocedures
Establish procedures for site inspection and enforcement of
control measure requirements.
Adrlirionul BAM idenlif'ied under Construction Site Runol]'Controls Program
Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls Program
Objectives
Develop, implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff From
new development / redevelopment that 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.
Ensure long term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality impacts.
The permittee may elect to comply with the objectives For Post -Construction Site
Runoff Controls Program by substituting alternative BMPs to those identified
below, and by identifying them in the approved Stormwater Management Plan. In
every instance the substituted alternate BMP must be at least as protective of
water quality as the BMP listed.
RMPc
BMI,
Measurable Goals
a. Establish a Post -Construction Site
Develop, implement, and enforce a program to address
Runoff Controls program.
stormwater runoff from new development and
redevelopment in accordance with 15A NCAC .0126 and the
federal regulations incorporated by reference iherein.
b. Establish a post -construction
Bevelall- Maintain adequate authority and/or ordinances
ordinance.
to implement and enforce po$t-construction runoff controls
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IMP
Measurable Goals
OK
c.
Develop community education
Develop gmdailec material or training class for local
developers explaining the local post -construction approval
rocess
Not there YK
Need to have this mentioned
d.
Establish compliance and
Take appropriate ac(ions to address non-compliance and
enforcement procedures.
ensure enforcement of (lie Program.
OK
e.
Ensure structural BMP design,
Establish pre -construction review of plans inspection during
construction, operation, and
construction, and post -construction acceptance procedures.
maintenance compliance.
Require annual BMP inspection reports. Review annual
reports.
OK
f.
Control sources of fecal coliform to
Develop inspection and control procedures, and conduct an
the maximum extent practical.
O&M awareness program for on -site wastewater trc,l[Il1Cnt
systems and owners. Coordinate with the county health
department.
OK

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g. Establish it buffer requirement
Require that built -upon areas be located at least �30feef
landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters.
For the purpose of - this permit, it surface water shall be
present 11' the feature is shown of either the most recent
version of the soil survey map prepared by the Natural
Resources Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture or the recent version of the
1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps
prepared b the United States Geologic Serve (USDA).
OK
100 ft 1)u fers air all j�ereitnial. s3icurits'ani! _5p fl`br ffcrs ail
(!Zl rnlG'r'lTl2tt8rlt"S1riL'[Tr11S
h. Ensure long term project
Require recorded {feed restrictions and protective covenants
conformity with the permittee's
to ensure that subsequent development activities will
Program objective of minimizing
maintain the projects consistent with the permittee's Post -
water quality impacts
Construction Site Runoff Controls Program.
i. Establish low -density development
Define low -density projects as having x24A or less built -
requirements
upon area. Require the use of vegetated conveyances to the
maximum extent practical.
OK
1I2016_Built-uparr'ared
j. Make provisipns for additional
Establish criteria to identify cluster development conditions
requirementsdor cluster
on low-deiksity projects at the time of plan revie . Require
deve,lapmel> on low density
that concentrated development areas be locatec ul upland
Projects
areas and away from Surface waters an c�dralnagc-ways to
the maxirrrrlm extent j ritcticable. Require that undeveloped
areas (areas other than bLlll't,,llpoimireas) within the project
remain 'In vegetated of natural'S1a1e, and that a maintenance
f ��
agreement for vegetated or natural area be filed with the
A
property deed. Recluil-e that built -upon I'CI sign and
location, iunoff impact
1 �t �py i
mirtiimize on the I _Civii���waters,
minimize cod entrated flows, maximize the use of sheet
flow t11 OLHTh vegetated areas, and maximize the length of
flow throe Th vegetated areas.
k. Establish high -density development
Define high -density projects as having greater than NON
requirements
built -upon area. Require the use of structural measures that
will control and treat the first inch of stormwater rtin_off
from the entire drainage area (whether originating on the
project site, of off the project site) contributing to the
IIIeasure. Require that the structural measures will: store
and discharge the l-year 24-hour stol'rn; release the
treatment volume within the range of 48 to 120 hOLIrS;
discharge at a rate less than or equal to the predevelopment
rate of the l-year. 24-hour storm; remove 85% of the annual
TSS load; and conform to the General Engineering Design
Criteria established in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c).
2-year, 10-yr storms, first inch of rainfall, store and
discharge the I-yr, 24-I1i stormm discharge lit rate less than
predevelopment rate of 1-yr, 24-hi•stoi-m

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I. 1stablish additional shellfish
Define low -density projects as having 12% or less built -
waters (SA) protection n1Casures
u17011 area and within % mile of, and draining to. SA waters.
Similarly, define high-dcnsity projects as having 12% or
less built -upon area. In addition to the BMP requirements
deriving from the density characterization, require BMPs
that achieve the highest degree of fecal coliforlff, and
that control to the maximum extent practicable klzt s urces
of fecal coliforni. Incorporate a pet waste management
element in the Program. Prohibit subsequent new point
source discharges of stormwater, and prohibit subsequent.
expansions (in flow volume or in system capacity) of
existing conveyance systems, whether through expansion,
redesign, or modification.
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m. Establish additional trout waters
For projects draining to Tr waters, require BMPs that avoid
(Tr) protection measures
a sustained increase in the receiving water telnperature.
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n. Establish additional nutrient
For projects [Training to NSW waters, require BMPs that
sensitive waters (NSW) protection
reduce nutrient loading. Implement a nutrient application
measures
(fertilizer) management element Ill the Program. In areas
where the Department has approved it Nutrient Sensitive
Water urban Stormwater Management Program, the
provisions of the program fulfill the nutrient loading
reduction re[ uiremcnt.
r'Marient nur'ictgetne it sectioWslufJicicn!
fldrlitional BMI's identified railer Post-Coiistruction Site Runoff Controls Progrrrtrl
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Objectives
Develop an operation and maintenance program to prevent or reduce stormwater
pollLltlOn from municipal operations. This program shall include:
➢ Training municipal employees on pollution prevention measures pertaining to
municipal operations such as parks, golf courses, water treatment facilities,
transfer stations and open space maintenance, fleet maintenance, new construction
or land disturbance, building oversight, planning, and storm sewer system
mid literia lice,
Inspection and evaluation of municipal operations and Implementation of controls
for I-CCIUCIng or' eliminating the discharge Of pollutants from all of the permittee's
operations with the potential for generating poliLlted runoff

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BM Ps
IIMP
Measurable Goals
(a) Inspection and evaluation of'
Inspect all facilities and operations with the potential
facilities and operations
for generating polluted stormwater runoff.' owned and
operated by the permittce. Specifically inspect the
potential sources of polluted runoff, the stormwater
controls, and conveyance systems. Document
deficiencies and corrective actions.
'Only ivtivtp listed are there more> facilities?
(b) Staff training
Conduct training on pollution prevention and good
housekee ing procedures.
OK
(c) Review of regulated industrial
Conduct annual review of stornwater pollution prevention
activities
plans for permitted facilities owned and operated by the
ermittee.
Needs to do this
Additional HMPs identified under Pollution Prevention crud Good Housekeeping
Used Oil Recycling Recycle all used oil front rnunicipul vehicle maintenance
operations. Provide a collection silt for the used oil.
Street and Storm Drain Cleaning Develop o schedule for the clertning o siornr drain lincs oral
catch basins. Set up a schedrde for street sireeping to
remove. loatables fi-om streets and immicipal perking lots.