NCS000478_OTHER_20050804

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
M54 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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DOC TYPE
O FINAL PERMIT
❑ ANNUAL REPORT
❑ AP LIGATION
❑ COMPLIANCE
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DOC DATE
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Michael F. Easlcy, Governor
William Co. Ross Jr., Secretary
Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, 1'. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION
NPDES Stormwater Permit
AUG - 4 2005 DD
North Carolina Department of
WATER QUAI-ITY SECTION
ASHt VILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Facility Name:
Town of Laurel Park
NPDES Permit Number:
NCS000478
Facility Location:
Town of Laurel Park
Type of Activity:
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
Receiving Stream:
North Fork Willow Creek and unnamed tributaries, Brightwater Branch
and unnamed tributaries, Echo and Briar Lakes and unnamed
tributaries, Shaw Creek, Wash Creek and unnamed tributaries, Tonys
Creek, and Finley Creek and unnamed tributaries.
River Basin:
French Broad River Basin
Stream Classification:
C, Tr, WS-IV, B
Proposed Permit Requirements:
Compliance Schedule:
See attached draft permit
See Part V, Section A of the attached draft permit
Basis for Monitoring:
Not applicable
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Basis for Other Requirements:
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Not applicable C40
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Requested by (Date):
September 9, 2005 r
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Form
Narrative Application Supplement: Stormwater Management Program Report
Recommendation: Based on the documents reviewed the application information submitted on April 29, 2004 is
sufficient to issue an Indi ual Stormwater Permi
Prepared by (Signature) 0, Date 4/14�
Stormwater and General Permits Supervisor Date
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Concurrence by Regional 0 ffi c& LL, '. h Date
Water Quality Supervisor J Date 2 0
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-977-623-6748

Regional Office Staff Comments
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oy WATF Michael I'. Easley, Governor
`O�O qpG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Nan W. Klimek, P. H. Director
> 1ivision of Water Quality
Q Y Coleen li. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
August 3, 2005
Harry T. Johnson
Mayor, Town of Laurel Park
441 White Pine Drive
Laurel Park, North Carolina 28739-0910
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000478
Additional Information Request
Dear Mr. Johnson:
After a review of your permit application materials, I found that with changes to Stormwater
Management Plan identified herein, there is sufficient content to continue with the review and drafting
of your permit.
1. The Town's Stormwater Management Program should ensure an ongoing process is in
place to establish a citizens' group(s), or provide an alternative process, for ongoing input
on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
2. The Town's Stormwater management program must establish and publicize a reporting
mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges.
3. If The Town owns and operates any industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater
permit, the stormwater management program must include a process to conduct annual
review of the permitted activities.
Enclosed for your review and comment is a preliminary draft Phase II NPDES Stormwater
Permit for the Town of Laurel Park. We believe that this draft permit will provide your community
with the flexibility vital for your community, while at the same time safeguarding and protecting our
natural environment for future generations of North Carolinians.
Please provide the additional information requested and your comments on the preliminary
draft permit by Friday, September 9, 2005. We would like to incorporate as many revisions as
possible before the public notice. You will also have an opportunity to submit comments during the
public comment period. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggested revisions about the
preliminary draft permit don't hesitate to contact me at [phone], ext. 545.
Sincerely,
,;�, 6-"e
Mike Randall
Environmental Engineer
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Scrvicc
1-877-623-6748

STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENTand NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO. NCS000478
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopted by the`N�orth Garolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Town of LaurcbPdrk ,1
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater fi-o
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within the T
municipal separate storm sewer system
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to receiving waters, North Fork Will w Creek and unnamed tributaries, Brightwater Branch and
unnamed tributaries, Echo and Briar'.Lakds and unnamed tributaries, Shaw Creek, Wash Creek
and unnamed tributaries, Tonys Creek, and Finley Creek and unnamed tributaries, within the
French Broad River Basin in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements,
and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, Ill, IV, V, VI, VI1 and VIR 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

PERMIT NO. NCSOOO478
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 AELIMINATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF LS
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SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
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SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS/
PART III PROGRAM AS
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
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Town of Laurel Park is authorized to discharge stormwater from the
municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters, North Fork Willow
Creek and unnamed tributaries, Brightwater Branch and unnamed tributaries, Echo and
Briar Lakes and unnamed tributaries, Shaw Creek, Wash Creek and unnamed tributaries,
Tonys Creek, and Finley Creek and unnamed tributaries, withi the French Broad River
Basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and�`monitored in accordance with the
permittee's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Prog m'Repo , herein referred to
as the Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan include'slcomponents of the permittee's
Phase 11 Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit Application, NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report and any approved
=:= modifications.
2. Al] discharges authorized herein shall be, dequatel.y managed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. A�ny�other_point source discharge to surface waters
of the slate is prohibited unless it i�5`an allowable non-stor-mwater- discharge or is covered
by another permit, authorization or appro al.
3. This permit does not relieve" the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, stateal 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 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 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
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 I24, North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1
and Session Law 2004-163 and in accordance with the approved Stormwater Plan, all
provisions contained and referenced in the Stormwater Plan are enforceable parts 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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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
7. The permit requires the development and proper implementation of the Stormwater
Management Plan. The purpose of the Stormwater Management Plan is to reduce the
discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water
quality, and to satisfy the applicable water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act.
Implementation of best management practices consistent with the provisions of the
Stormwater Management Plan constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Successive iterations of the Stormwater
Management Plan and other components of this permit will be driven by the objective of
assuring that discharges do not cause or contribute to the violation of water quality
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standards, through the expansion and tailoring of management measures within the scope
of the Stormwater Management Plan.
8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge off idrm' water runoff from the MS4. In
addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorizehrough the MS4 of the
permittee if such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, another NPDES discharge permit including
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discharges of process and. non -process -wastewater, and stormwater associated
with Indust -]a] activity;
(b) Determined to be incidental nariOstormwater flows that do not significantly impact
water quality and may Al includg
• water line flushin4
• 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 2PI .0200);
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential and charity 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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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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:
1. The permitter will develop and maintain adequate leall m ch'anilsmAsuch as regulations,
ordinances, policies and procedures to implement all provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
The permitter 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.
2. The permitter's Stormwater Plan will
discharge of pollutants from the MS4
anticipated that in order to mee0thts,f
pid(nented and managed such that the
ice`d'-to the maximum extent practicable. It is
I n, implementation of the Stormwater Plan
will occur with emphasis given to-pri6i7ty'areas and to management measures and
programs that are most effective and efficient at varying stages of the plan's
implementation. (� ��
The permitter, will implement the components of the Stormwater Plan to prohibit, to the
maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills and illegal dumping into the MS4.
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 the provisions of this permit.
5. 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.
7. The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff
as described in the Stormwater Plan and in accordance with this permit.
8. The permittee will implement a post -construction site runoff control program to regulate
new development and redevelopment by requiring structural and non-structural best
management practices to protect water duality, 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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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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. If the permitted MS4 becomes subject to an approved TMDL, and following notice of
such by the Division, the permittee shall implement a TMDL Water Quality Recovery
Program. The following additional requirements apply.
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(a) Within two years after receiving the Division's notiNeiliat the'permittee is subject
to a TMDL, the permittee shall establish a TMDL WateKQuality Recovery
11 Is,Program and shall identify the locations of all currently known MS4 outfalls
within its jurisdictional area with the potential ofdi_scharging the pollutant(s) of
concern: to the impaired segments, to the—ynbutaries, and to segments and
tributaries within the watershed contributing toithe impaired segments. The
permittee shall also develop a schedule to discover and locate all other MS4
outfalls within its jurisdictional at -ea tha may be discharging the pollutant(s) of
concern: to the impairedsstrea �is gmen s, o their tributaries and to segments and
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tributaries within the watershedcontiibuting to the impaired segments.
(b) Within two years after receiving the Division's notice that the permittee is subject
to a TMDL, the permi Mttee shall develop a monitoring plan for each pollutant of
concern. The monitoringplan shall include the sample location by verbal
description and latitude and longitude coordinates, sample type, frequency, any
seasonal considerations, and a monitoring implementation schedule for each
pollutant of concern. Where appropriate, the permittee may reduce the monitoring
burden by proposing to monitor outfalls that the Division would consider
substantially similar to other outfalls. The permittee may also propose in -stream
monitoring where it would complement the overall monitoring plan. The
monitoring plan shall be adjusted as additional outfalls are identified in
accordance with the schedule required in (a) above and as accumulating data may
suggest.
(c) The permittee shall include the location of all currently known MS4 outfalls with
the potential of discharging the pollutant(s) of concern, the schedule for
discovering and locating currently unknown MS4 outfalls with the potential of
discharging the pollutant(s) of concern, and the monitoring plan, (all as required
in (a) and (b) above, and all part of the TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program)
in the first Stormwater Management Plan annual report due no earlier than two
years after the Division's initial notification of the applicability of a TMDL.
(d) The next and each subsequent Stormwater Management Plan annual report shall
include an assessment of the available data for each pollutant of concern, and an
assessment of the effectiveness of the BMPs employed, to determine what, if any,
additional BMP measures may be necessary to return the impaired segments to
compliance with state water quality standards. The permittee shall implement
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
appropriate BMPs to control the pollutant(s) of concern to the maximum extent
practicable. Implementation of the appropriate best management practices
constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing pollutants to the maximum
extent practicable.
(e) Following any review and comment by the Division on the TMDL Water Quality
Recovery Program, the permittee shall incorporate any necessary changes into the
program. The permittee shall incorporate the revised TMDL Water Quality
Recovery Program into the Stormwater Management Plan.
The permittee can identify the impaired stream se
by referencing the 2004 Integrated 305(b) and 30'
available on the website of the Division of Water
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ie'MS4�jurisdictional area
(orcurrent version),
deling and TMDL Unit.

PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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
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(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to
pollution.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach ,
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to me(
Education and Outreach Program and shall notifyMe Divi
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water pollution.
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lobiectives of the Public
prior to modification of any goals.
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(a) Establish a Public
Develop a public.'education program and
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X
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Education and
implement within 12 months of the permit
Outreach Program
issue datteIncorporate outreach elements
for sig fic t minority and disadvantaged
communities.
(b) Informational Web Site
Develop and maintain internet web site.
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
materials for schools,
material to appropriate target groups as
homeowners, and/or
likely to have a significant stormwater
businesses
impact. Instead of developing its own
materials, the permittee may rely on state -
supplied Public Education and Outreach
materials, as available, when
im lementing its own program.
(d) Public education
Distribute written educational material to
X
X
X
X
material dissemination
a broad public audience. Possibilities
include, but are not limited to utility
mailouts and at special events.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
SECTION C: PUBL,IC INVOLVEMENTAND PARTICIPATION
1. Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
(a) Provide opportunities for the public, including major economic and ethnic groups,
to participate in program development and implementation.
(b) Comply with applicable state and local public notice requirements.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to egzof the Public
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Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify)the'Division prior to modification of
any goals. -� -.b
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a) Administer a Public
Develop,41nd impfemcn a,.Public
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X
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Involvement Program
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Involvement and!Pa ticipation Program.
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(b) Allow the public an
Conduct at leasC661e public meeting to
X
opportunity to review
allowIhe public an opportunity to review
and comment on the
and comet ent on the Stormwater Plan.
Stormwater Plan
(c) Organize a volunteer
Organize and implement a volunteer
X
X
X
X
community
stormwater related program designed to
involvement program
promote ongoing citizen participation.
(d) Establish a Citizens'
Develop a citizens' group(s).for input on
X
X
X
X
X
Group(s)
slormwater issues and th.e slot-rnweiler-
Program.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
I. 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 procedure"s,anda�'ctons.
(d) Develop a storm sewer system map showing-i'all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
e Inform employees,businesses and the eneal�' ublic of hazards associated with
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illegal discharges and improper disposal ofc ase( ,
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and,Eli
The permittee shall implement the following BMP o 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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Illicit Discharge
Discharge Detection and Elimination
Detection and
Program. Include provisions for program
Elimination Pro ram
assessment and evaluation.
(b) Establish and maintain
Establish and maintain adequate legal
X
X
X
X
appropriate legal
authorities to prohibit illicit discharges
authorities
and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination Program.
(c) Develop a Storm Sewer
Identify outfall locations and map
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X
X
X
System Base Map
stormwater drainage system components.
At a minimum, mapping components
includes outfalls, drainage areas, and
receiving streams.
(d) Implement illicit
Implement an inspection program to
X
X
X
X
X
discharge detection
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
identify, locate, and update map of
drainage system components on a priority
basis pera roved IDDE Program.
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(e) Conduct employee
Conduct training for municipal staff on
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cross -training
detecting and reporting illicit discharges.
(f) Provide public
Inform public employees, businesses, and
X
X
X
X
X
education
the general public of hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper
disposal of Waste.
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(q) Lslublish a public
Establish and publicize a YGr,'O"ri le
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reporting Inechanis11l
meeluli"lisin )r the public to PLPo l 1lllcll
discharges.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of
potential water quality impacts, and procedu es forjes t61inspection and
enforcement of control measures..
(c) Establish requirements for construction site dpe"rators 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&ontrols;
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The permittee relies on the NCDENR Division ofLand Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this,mimmum°measure.
The NCDENR Division of Land Resources;Erosion and Sediment Control Program effective
meets the requirements of the Cons tuc bon Site Runoff Controls by permitting and control ling
development 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. This program is authorized under
the Sediment pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4 of Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code. This program includes 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.
NCDENR Division of Water Quality NPDES general permit for construction activities
(NCGO 10000), specifically Par 1, Section A, Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, and b, effectively meets the
above requirements. The NCG010000 permit establishes 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.
The permittee must provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate
authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. The permittee may implement a
plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline
to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
The permittee may pursue local government implementation of the Erosion and Sediment
Control Program by requesting a "minor modification" to the permit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Manage stormwater runoff from new development / redevelopment 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) Provide a mechanism to require long term operation a d"maintenance of BMPs.
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(c) Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality, iiin'ts
2. BMPs for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs~to meet the objectives of the Post -
Construction Stormwater Management Progr/V�1�-%
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(a) Establish a Post
Develop„adopt by ordinance (or similar
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regulatory y mechanism), implement, and
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enforce a program to address stormwater
Management Program
runoffil'rom,new development and
redevelopment. The ordinance must be
reviewed and approved by the Director
prior to implementation. Ensure that
controls are in place to prevent or
minimize water quality impacts.
(b) Establish strategies
Develop and implement strategies that
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X
X
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which include BMPs
include a combination of structural and/or
appropriate for the
non-structural BMPs. Provide a
MS4
mechanism to require long-term operation
and maintenance of structural BMPs.
Require annual inspection reports of
permitted structural BMPs performed by a
qualified professional.
(c) Establish a program to
Control the sources of fecal coliform to
X
X
X
X
control the sources of
the maximum extent practicable.
fecal coliform to the
Develop and implement an oversight
maximum extent
program to ensure proper operation and
practicable
maintenance of on -site wastewater
treatment systems for domestic
wastewater. Municipalities must
coordinate this program with the county
health department.
(d) Establish trout waters
I Develop, adopt, and implement an,
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(Tr) protection
ordinance (or similar regulatory
measures (for programs
mechanism) to ensure that the best
with development or
management practices selected do not
redevelopment draining
result in a sustained increase in the
to Tr waters)w
receiving water temperature.
3. The evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program measures
(a) Those areas within the jurisdictional area of the pe"r"mJi .that are already subject
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to the existing state stormwater managemen tpr grams listed herein are deemed
compliant with the post -construction
identified in (b) below. The listed pr
Protection programs for WS-I — WS-
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management strategies, the Neuse Ri
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Management Strategy, the Tar-Pamli
Management Strategy, and then nd]
program.
Model Practices.
iter=management model practices
LreXiOe Water Supply Watershed
ss,.the HQW and ORW waters
Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters
ke Water Supply Watershed
se areasowithin the jurisdictional area of the permittee
that are not subject to the posh onstruction stormwater management provisions of
another existing statestormwater management program, the permittee's Post -
construction StormwateryManagement Program must equal or exceed the
stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following
model practices.
(i) The permittee may issue a local stormwater management permit to a
development or redevelopment project as either a low density project or a
high density project.
(ii) A project may be permitted as a low density project if it meets the
following criteria:
(A) No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24%v built -upon area;
(B) Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable;
(C) All built -upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and
intermittent surface waters; and,
(D) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the
locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to
ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the
development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved
plans.
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(iii) A project not consistent with the requirements for a low density project
may be permitted as a high density project if it meets the following
requirements:
(A)The stormwater control measures must control and treat the
difference between the pre -development and post -development
conditions for the I -year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume
drawdown time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
120 hours; //I
(B) All structural stormwater treatmentesyi;tems must be designed to
achieve 85% average annual remov l`of total,suspended solids;
(C) Stormwater management measures musftomply with the General
Engineering Design CriteriaForAll Projects requirements listed in
15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);�1
(D)AII built -upon areas are ai1b asi--30.fect landward of perennial and
intermittent surface waters: and.
(E) Deed restrictions arid`protective covenants are required by the
locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to
ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the
development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved
plans. _
(c) Watershed Protectibd.PlanOPublic bodies may develop and implement
comprehensive wdershe •protection plans that may be used to meet part, or all, of
the requirements for post -construction stormwater management.
(d) A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, may use
the model ordinance developed by the Commission, may design its own post -
construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards
for best management practices, or it may incorporate the post -construction model
practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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 A
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meerthe o6jectivcs of the Pollution
Neg=
Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program and shall�noti.fyqhe Division prior to
modification of any goals.
"Measurable Goals " ::
YR
Y-11
YR -
YR'.
YR,
1
2
3
4-
5,
(a) Develop an operation
Develop,an operation andsmaintenance
X
X
X
X
X
and maintenance
program tha0has'the;ultimate goal of
program
preventing.orwreducing pollutant runoff
from municipa` e l,�orations,
(b) Inspection and
Devdlbp an inventory of all facilities and
X
X
X
X
X
evaluation of facilities,
operationsowned and operated by the
operations, and the
permittee with the potential for generating
MS4 system and
polluted stormwater runoff, including the
associated structural
MS4 system and associated structural
BMPs.
BMPs. Inspect 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
X
X
X
X
pollution prevention and good
housekee in rocedures.
(d) Reviciv of tnunicipulit.y-
Conduct annual re;,ieti+- of the industrial.
X
X
X
X
X
owned or opperated
activities with a Phase 1 NPDES
regulated industrial
storrnwaler permit owned and operated by
activities
the permittee. Re ietit' t11efiollowing
aspects: the StoI nicater Pollution
Prevention Plafl where one is required,
the limcltness ofan monitoring reports
required by the Phase 1 permit, and the
result' 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, inspections,
maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement
actions, and other stormwater activities. If monitoring and sampling are being performed
documentation of results shall be included. Documentation wilFbe kept on -file by the
permittee for a period of five years and made availabl6to-the Director or his authorized
representative immediately upon request. fi /^�
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be reviewed and4updated as necessary, but at least
on an annual basis. The permittee will submit a report oSthis'evaluation and monitoring
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information to the Division on an annual basis? This information will be submitted by
date of each year and cover the previous years activities from Date to Date. The
permittee's reporting will include appropr te�infoz, mmation 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 detaiWIdescription of the status of implementation of
irgr
the Stormwater Plana This will include information on development and
implementation of a! %components of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
schedules and planslfor 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.
(0 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,
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In
project assessments, inspections, enforcement actions, continued inventory and
review of the storm sewer system, education, training and results of the illicit
discharge detection and elimination program.
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 wi II
submit a plan and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to
AN
meet the requirements. The Director may approve thelcorrective action plan, approve a
of S. d►
plan with modifications, or reject the proposed plan. Thupermtttee will provide
certification in writing (in accordance with Part IV, Paragraph 2)"Ad the Director that the
changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph s`lall*be construed to limit the
Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions.for violations of this permit.
The Division may request additional reporting information as necessary to assess the
progress and results of the permittee's Sto wa er Plan.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
1. Records
The permittee shall retain records of all information required by this permit for a period
of at least 5 years from the date of acquisition. 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
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(a) Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein\,"'shall.be submitted to the
following address:
Department of Environment and.Natural`Resources
.Division of WateFj! alityYV
Stormwater Permitting Uff nit
r
1617 Mail Service Center
Ra]eigh(Noh,CaroIina 276 rt99-1617
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(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 ad ly authorized representative only if:
(i) The authorizakion'i"s 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
environmentallstormwater 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 activity performed or information collected pursuant to the requirements of this
permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
(a) The dates, exact place, and time of the activity or information collected;
(b) The individual(s) who performed activity;
(c) The techniques or methods used; and
(d) The results of such activity or information collected,
4. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or th�elaffiyopriate regional office any
noncompliance that may constitute an imminent threat o.lealth or the environment. Any
information shall be provided orally within 24eho s*fro the time the permittee became
'p' x -L
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within S days of
the time the permittee becomes aware of tl'e ci cccuu�m�stances.
The written submission shall cin a'description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
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the period of noncompliance, including ex(4►6(dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipatedaime compliance is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, e iminate nd prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the&-ritten report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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 modi.fication;.or denial of permit
coverage upon renewal application. ( /�
(a) The pennittee shall comply with standards
.. Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for -
provided in the regulations that establish tl
the permit has not yet been modified(to inc
(b) The Clean Water Act pro ides that any=pei
rs subject to a civil penalty not to e
Section 309(d) of the Actand t h.
(28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amen
bitions established under
Ilutants within the time
dards or prohibitions, even it
the requirement.
who violates a permit condition is
:eed the maximum amounts authorized by
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
d by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31
U.S.C. §3701 note).t(currentlyb$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 (3t U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $1.1,000 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 1.1 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 $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed
$137,500).
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize &frygvent any discharge in
violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely ffecting human
Z.
health or the environment. "we NALWI
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to, rEieve tlieapermittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncom Hance pursuant to NCGS 143-2I5.3,
A c:A� .P
143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-2-1'5.6C or�Section �309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible, for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
m
even though the responsibility for'-leffective4compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall7�be�construcd 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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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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 by this permit.
8. Penalties for Tampering
4>
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies\tampersewith, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or methor required to,b'e maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a finei
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than,two,
conviction of a person is for a violation cc
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 yei
< 9. Penalties for Falsification of`Reports
x�NThe Clean Water Act providesat any pe
representation, or certification in anylyeco
iot more than $10,000 per
irs per violation, or by both. If a
asfirst conviction of such person
hat $20,000 per day of violation,
m who knowingly makes any false statement,
or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, uponlconvi ton, 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.
14. 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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement acfion+that4,it would have been
1-
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to mai„ntain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
SEc,rION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
2.
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;i's 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*7and approval of the
Director.
Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measuremei
accepted scientific practices shall be selected .
reliability of measurements of the volume of i
3. `Pest Procedures
;,and methods consistent with
Bd used to ensure the accuracy and
onitored discharges.
Test procedures for the analysis of poliu"tants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGSQ43-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations re ubli�s drursuant to Section 304 g p p (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;
(b) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this permit;
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
5.
(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.
Availability of Reports
bA
Except for data determined to be confidential underNCGS'14372J5.3(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 atiWeNffices of the Division of Water
Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on anvsucq report,may result in the imposition of
criminal penalties as provided for in NCGSj143g2lAA r in Section 309 of the Federal
Act. SP r I
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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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PERMIT NO. NCS000478
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3
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5.
PART VIII DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of poll
BMPs can be structural or non-structural and may take,(
physical structure or planning (see non-structural BMP)
Built -upon Area
That portion of a development project that is
impervious surface including, but not limiter
such as roads, parking lots, and paths; ands e
"Built -upon area" does not include a wooder
pool, or pervious or partially pervious pavml
material absorbs water or allows wateeda inf
Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution;Co
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. sect.
Common Plan of Develooment
:ering surface waters.
of a process, activity,
co`vired by- impervious or partially
to ebuildings; pavement and gravel areas
;reation�facilities such as tennis courts.
slatted deck, the water area of a swimming
material to the extent that the paving
ltrate through the paving material.
l Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
A construction or land disturbing activity is part of a larger common plan of development
if it is completed in one or more of the following ways:
• In separate stages
• In separate phases
• In combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or
hearing, sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing
plans, contracts, permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical
demarcation (including but not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor
markings) indicating that construction activities may occur on a specific plot. .
It can include one operator or many operators.
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6. Department
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
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Division (DWQ)
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Director - `s
-. .:
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing�authority.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental
Grab Sample
An individual sample collected i
analyzed or qualitatively monito
discharge.
Hazardous Substance 6tal.._
sly. Grab samples that will be directly
taken within the first 30 minutes of
Any substance designated in 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water
Act.
12. 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.
13. Industrial Activit
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as
defined in 40 CFR 122.26.
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14.
15,
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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, stot•mwater, or other
wastes, including special districts under State`law such as,a_sewer district, flood
control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or anAndian tribe or an
authorized Indian tribal organization, or a
agency under Section 208 of the Clean W
waters of the United States or waters oftF
Designed or used for collecting or convey
Which is not a combined sewer; qi/& �(
Which is not part of a
CFR 122.2
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and approved management
VA) that discharges to
water;
ment Works (POTW) as defined in 40
The following are categories'of non�stormwater discharges that the permitter must
address if it identifies thern;a's�sigi ficant 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).
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,
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.
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17. Outfall
The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See
also point source discharge of stormwater.
18. Permittee
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20.
21.
22.
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The owner or operator issued this permit.
Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited
to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well,<orilqj�ete+fissure from which
stormwater is or may be discharged to waters,df'thestate
Red evelo meat
Means any rebuilding acti
L Results in no net i
2. Provides equal or
Stormwater Runoff
lding activity;
on area, and
control than the previous development.
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can
receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the
pollutant's sources. A TMDL is a detailed water quality assessment that provides the
scientific foundation for an implementation plan. The implementation plan outlines the
steps necessary to reduce pollutant loads in a certain body of water to restore and
maintain water quality standards in all seasons. The Clean Water Act, Section 303,
establishes the water quality standards and TMDL programs.
Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
11 /G/2002
THE TOWN OF LAUREL PARK
JAMES W. BALL, JR., TOWN MANAGER
Y.O. BOX 2529
LAUREL PARK, NC 28739
Subject: NPDES Phase I1 Stormwater Program
2000 U.S. Census - Notification of Coverage
James W. Ball, Jr.:
In 1990 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Phase I stormwater program was promulgated under the
Clean Water Act. Phase 1 relies on National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage to
address stormwater runoff from: (1) "medium" and "large" municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) generally
serving populations of 100.000 or greater, (2) construction activity disturbing 5 acres of land or greater, and (3) ten
categories of industrial activity. The NPDES Stormwater Phase It Final Rule was promulgated in December 1999 and is
the next step in EPA's effort to preserve, protect, and improve the Nation's water resources from polluted stormwater
runoff. The Phase Il program expands the Phase I program by requiring additional operators of MS4s in urbanized areas
and operators of small construction sites, through the use of NPDES permits, to implement programs and practices to
control stormwater runoff. Phase 11 is intended to further reduce adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic habitat by
instituting the use of controls on the unregulated sources of storm water discharges that have the greatest likelihood of
causing continued environmental degradation.
The NPDES Stormwater Phase II Final Rule requires nationwide coverage of all operators of small MS4s that are
located within the boundaries of a Bureau of the Census defined "urbanized area" based on the latest decennial Census.
The Bureau of Census has recently released data detailing the 2000 Census urbanized areas and using GIS data files
produced by the Bureau of Census, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff has
compiled a list of municipalities and counties that we believe fall in whole or in part within one or more of the seventeen
census -designated urbanized areas in North Carolina.
We are writing to you to notify you that the Town of Laurel Park has been identified as being located within a census
designated urbanized area. As a regulated community, you are required to develop a stormwater management program
and apply for stormwater permit coverage, if you own and operate a small MS4 or file a certification that the Town of
Laurel Park does not own or operate a small MS4. The deadline for submitting your application package or
non -ownership certification is 18 months from the date of this letter. Application and certification documents, as well as
additional information on the NPDES stormwater program, are available for download at our web site . Our web address
is http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/su/stormwater.htm1. If you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact me
(919-733-5083, ext.525) or Darren England (919-733-5083, ext. 545)
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files A
Asheville Regional Office ©TA
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 • [phone] Customer Service
1-800-623-7748