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MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000426
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA
76 North center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
Audit Date: 7/8/2019
Report Date: 8/6/2019
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral &Land Resources Stormwater Program
512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th floor
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
MS4 Permit Audit Report
City of Hickory, NC: NPDES Permit No, NCS000426
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SupportingDocuments....................................................................................................................I.............3
Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment...........................................................................3
Public Education and Outreach.....................................................................................................................7
Public Involvement and Participation.........................................................................................................11
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination(IDDE)..................................................................4...................13
Construction Site Runoff Controls'.,,,. ..................... ....................... t ................... 16
Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls......................................................................................................19
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations..................................................25
Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs)...............................................................................................I..........28
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1....................................... ............................... 4... I ... 4... I ... I ...... 30
Site
Visit
Evaluation:
Municipal Facility No. 2.................................................................................6...........32
Site
Visit
Evaluation:
MS4 Outfall No. 1.........................................................................4...................6........34
Site
Visit
Evaluation:
M54 Outfall No. 2.........................................................................4............................36
Site
Visit
Evaluation:
Construction Site No. 1.........................................................................6.......4............38
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2..............................................................................................40
Site
Visit
Evaluation:
Post -Construction
Stormwater
Control
Measure
No.
1............................................42
Site
Visit
Evaluation:
Post -Construction
Stormwater
Control
Measure
No.
2............................................44
Appendix A: Supporting Documents
Appendix B: Photograph Log
DISCLAIMER
This audit consists of an evaluation of program compliance with the issued permit and implementation of
the approved Stormwater Management Plan. This audit report does not include a review of all program
components, and program deficiencies in addition to those noted may be present. The permittee is
required to assess program progress and permit compliance, and to implement the approved Stormwater
Management Plan in accordance with the issued permit.
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Audit Details
Audit ID Number:
Audit Date(s):
NCS000426_City of Hickory MS4 Audit_2019MODAY
7/8/2019
Minimum Control Measures Evaluated:
❑ Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
Z Public Education & Outreach
® Public Involvement & Participation
❑ Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls — No delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑X Construction Site Runoff Controls — Delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑ Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
❑ Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
❑ Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Field Site Visits:
❑ Municipal Facilities. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ MS40utfalls. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Construction Sites. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Post -Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: . Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: . Number visited: Choose an item.
Inspector(s) Conducting Audit
Name. Title
Organization
Jason White, Stormwater Administrator
City of Hickory
Audit Report Author:
Date:
8/6/2019
Signa
Audit port uthor:
Date
Signature
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Permittee Information
MS4 Permittee Name: City of Hickory
Permit Effective Date:
2/20/2017
Permit Expiration Date:
2/19/2022
City of Hickory, State, ZIP:
76 NORTH CENTER STREET, HICKORY, NC 28601
Date of Last M54 Inspection/Audit:
December 12,2018
Co-permittee(s), if applicable:
Permit Owner of Record: City of Hickory
Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Audit
Name, Title
Organization
Jason White, Stormwater Administrator
City of Hickory
MS4 Receiving Waters
Waterbody
Classification
Impairments
Horseford Creek, 11-54-(0.5)and 11-54-(3)
WS-IV
303(d) (IR=S): Ecological/Biological Integrity Benthos
Falling Creek, 11-60
C
303(d) (IR=S): Ecological/Biological Integrity Benthos
Clark Creek (Shook Lake)
C
303(d) (IR=S): Ecological/Biological Integrity Benthos
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Supporting Documents
Item
Number
Document Title
When Provided
(Prior to/During/After)
1
City of Hickory Stormwater Organizational Chart
2
2018 Stormwater Management Program Assessment
3
City of Hickory Phase 11 Stormwater Ordinance
4
City of Hickory Administrative Manual
5
City of Hickory Stormwater Plan Review Checklist
6
City of Hickory Municipal Properties Inventory
Program implementation, Documentation & Assessment
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Permit Citation
Program Requirement
Status
supporting
.,Doc No. ,
II.A.1
The permittee maintained adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage
Staffing and
the provisions of the Stormwater Plan and meet all requirements of the permit.
Yes
---
Funding
The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall
Choose
coordination, implementation, and revision to the Plan.
an item.
Responsibilities for all components of the Stormwater Plan are documented and
Choose
position(s) assignments provided.
an item.
The permittee is current on payment of invoiced administering and compliance
monitoring fees (see stormwater e-payments on DEMLR MS4 web page).
Yes
---
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Comments (Briefly describe funding mechanism, number of staff, etc.)
II.A.2 Stormwater
The permittee evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the program
Plan
components at least annually.
Partial
Implementation
and Evaluation
If yes, the permittee used the results of the evaluation to modify the program
Choose
components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program.
an item.
Did the permitted MS4 discharges cause or contribute to non -attainment of an
No
---
applicable water quality standard?
If yes, did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly to address
Choose
the non -attainment?
an item.
Comments
The City of Hickory will evaluate the performance of the program annually.
II.A.3
Keeping the
The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date.
No
Stormwater Plan
Up to Date
Choose
The permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan.
an item.
Comments (Indicate the date of latest Stormwater Plan and describe the nature of any updates, if applicable).
The City of Hickory is currently establishing a SWMP in compliance with DEQ.
II.A.4 Availability
The permittee kept an up-to-date version of its Stormwater Plan available to the
Choose
of the Stormwater
Division and the public online.
an item.
Plan
The online materials included ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list
Choose
identifying the ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal
authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit.
an item.
Comments (Note what materials are available on line)
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II.A.3 & II.A.S
Stormwater Plan
Did DEMLR require a modification to the Stormwater Plan?
Not
Applicable
Modifications
If yes, did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the
Choose
established deadline?
an item.
Comments (Note date of DEMLR notification, modifications required, and date modifications were completed, as applicable)
II.A.6 Sharing
Responsibility
Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee?
Yes
---
If yes, is there a written agreement in place?
Yes
---
Comments
The City maintains agreements with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) for public education and outreach
on stormwater impacts. The City also contracts with the COG for geographic information system (GIS) support and maintenance
of the City's infrastructure map.
IIA'7
The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum
Choose
Written
control measures,
an item.
Procedures
Written procedures identified specific action steps, schedules, resources and
Choose
responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures.
an item.
Comments (List the specific minimum measures that do not have adequate written procedures, if applicable)
life
The permittee maintained documentation of all program components including, but
Choose
Program
g
not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs,
Documentation
implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions etc., on file for a period of five years.
an item.
Comments (List the specific program components that do not have adequate documentation on file and why, if applicable)
111.E
The permittee submitted annual reports to the Department within twelve months
Annual Report
from the effective date of the permit (See Section III.B. for the annual reporting
Yes
2
Submittal
period specific to this MS4).
The permittee submitted subsequent annual reports every twelve months from the
Not
scheduled date of the first annual report submittal.
Applicable
The Annual Reports included appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status, and results
of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, including, but not limited the following:
1. A detailed description of the status of implementation of the Stormwater Plan
as a whole. This will include information on development and implementation
Choose
of each major component of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
an item.
schedules and plans for the year following each report.
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2. An adequate description and justification of any proposed changes to the
Stormwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for
Choose
the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater
an item.
Plan (results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
3. Documentation of any necessary changes to programs or practices for
Choose
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater
an item.
Plan.
4. A summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater Plan throughout
Choose
the year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of the
Stormwater Plan,
an item.
5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the
establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement
Yes
-2-
actions.
Comments (Note dates that annual reports cover under current permit and generally describe report deficiencies, if any)
IV.B
Annual Reporting
The Annual Reports document the following:
1. A summary of past year activities, including where applicable, specific
Yes
quantities achieved achieved and summaries of enforcement actions.
Choose
2. A description of the effectiveness of each program component.
---
an item.
3. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each
Yes
2
program component or activity.
4. Fiscal analysis.
Yes
2
Comments (Note dates that annual reports cover under current permit and generally describe report deficiencies, if any)
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Public Education and Outreach
Staff Interviewed:
Jason White
(Name, Title, Role)
Stormwater Engineer
City of Hickory
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status supporting;
.:Doc No.
11.6.2.a
The permittee defined goals and objectives of the local Public Education and
Goals and
Partial ---
Outreach Program based on community wide issues.
Objectives
Comments (Generally describe process for establishing goals/objectives)
The City of Hickory in collaboration with WPCOG (Western Piedmont City of Government) are currently addressing goals and
objectives based on community wide issues.
II.8.2.b
The permittee maintained a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and
Target Pollutants
likely sources.
No
---
Comments (List target pollutants, note any that are missing or not appropriate)
The City of Hickory lists and maintains a description of target pollutants and/or stressors in our new SWMP.
II.B.2.c
The permittee identified, assessed annually and updated the description of the target
Target Audiences
audiences likely to have significant storm water impacts and why they were selected.
No
---
Comments (Describe any changes made, if applicable)
The City of Hickory with WPCOG will update the description of target audiences that will impact stormwater annually as outlined
in our new SWMP.
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11.B.2.d Residential
The permittee described issues, such as pollutants, the likely sources of those
and Industrial/
pollutants, potential impacts, and the physical attributes of stormwater runoff in
vo
Commercial Issues
their education/outreach program.
Comments (Generally describe the residential/industrial/commercial issues addressed)
The City of Hickory does not address these issues. Working with the WPCOG, we will ascertain information on these issues.
11.8.2.e
permittee promoted and maintained an internet web site designed to convey the
InformationalTThe
Partial
Web Sitegram's
message.
Comments (list web page address and general contents, or attach screen shot of landing page)
The City of Hickory provides a link for the Stormwater ordinance. We will be expanding and improving this website to include the
newly adopted SWMP and other informational links.
11.B.2.f
The permittee distributed stormwater educational material to appropriate target
Public Education
Partial
---
Materials
groups.
Comments (List distributed materials and quantity, message, distribution mechanism, target audience for each if not included in
program documentation/annual reporting)
In partnership with WPCOG the City of Hickory participates in Earth day and other activities where stormwater information is
distributed. The partnership also includes school aged children and residential. We will add focus on business and industrial
outreach as we move forward.
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114B'2'g
The permittee promoted and maintained a stormwater hotline/helpline for the
Hotline/Help Line
purpose of public education and outreach.
No
---
Comments (Note hotline contact information and method(s) for advertising it)
The City of Hickory will partner with the WPCOG to implement and maintain a hotline/helpline as outlined in our new SWMP.
11.B.2.h
The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or
Public Education
through a cooperative agreement, included a combination of approaches designed to
Yes
---
and Outreach
reach the target audiences.
Program
For each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or
through a cooperative agreement the permittee estimated and recorded the extent
No
---
of exposure.
Comments (Generally describe approaches, extent of exposure. Note any cooperating entities, agreements and scope of services,
or reference comments in Section II.A.6. above.)
The City of Hickory and the WPCOG hold events to reach target audiences with the exception of businesses and industries. We
intend to improve the outreach program to include businesses and industries.
We have not quantified the number of those outreached.
Additional
Moving forward to improve our Public Education and Outreach Program the City of Hickory will set goals to
Comments:
reach out to all target audiences listed in the SWMP. We will receive public input to improve and maintain
a vibrant program to satisfy NCDEQ, and maintain a healthy relationship within our community.
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Public Involvement and Participation
Staff Interviewed:
Jason White
(Name, Title, Role)
Stormwater Administrator
Oversight for Stormwater operations(permitting, inspection)
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status Supporting
B , .Doc No..
II.C.2.a Volunteer
Community
The permittee included and promoted volunteer opportunities designed to promote
Involvement
Yes --_
ongoing citizen participation.
Program
Comments (Note opportunities promoted and date(s) of volunteer events)
The City of Hickory partners with WPCOG to promote citizen participation including stream cleanup.
II.C.2.b
Mechanism for
The permittee provided and promoted a mechanism for public involvement that
Public
provides for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
Partial
---
Involvement
Comments (Note mechanism(s) for input and how promoted)
The City of Hickory provides a general comment link on our website. The City of Hickory is committed to streamline this link to
offer a more specific link to stormwater. The City of Hickory also partners with WPCOG to establish this mechanism.
II.C.2.c
The permittee promoted and maintained a hotline/helpline for the purpose of public
Hotline/Help Line
involvement and participation.
No
---
Comments (Note hotline contact information and how it is promoted)
The City of Hickory will partner with WPCOG to offer a hotline/helpline as indicated on our SWMP.
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Public Involvement and Participation
Additional The City of Hickory looks to the public to help with Stormwater issues. We are progressively looking to
Comments: improve Public Involvement and Participation. We are partnering with the WPCOG to sponsor community
events. We are interested in the thoughts and concerns of our community. We will monitor the
participation for future events as we grow our program.
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title,
Role)
Permit Citation
Program Requirement
Status supporting:.
Doc No. _.
ILD.2.a
Choose
IDDE Program
The permittee maintained a written IDDE Program.
- --
anitem.
If yes, the written program includes provisions for program assessment and
Choose
evaluation and integrating program,
an item.
Comments (Note any deficiencies)
The permittee maintained an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism(s) that
Choose
provides the legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the M54.
an item.
II.D.2.b
Legal Authorities
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
Choose
(Permit Part I. DI
an item.
Comments
II.D.2.c
The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls* and receiving
Storm Sewer
Yes
---
streams.
System Map
Comments
*Major outfalls are discharges from > 36" diameter pipes or drainage areas of > 50 acres. In areas zoned for industrial
activity, major outfalls
are > 12"or drainage area > 2 acres.
11.13.2.d
The permittee maintained a program for conducting dry weather flow field
Choose
Dry Weather Flow
-__
observations in accordance with written procedures.
an ite m.
Program
Comments (Generally summarize program, including frequency of observations and # or % of outfalls screened)
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
11.D.2.e
The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations of
Choose
Investigation
identified illicit discharges.
an item.
Procedures
Comments (Generally describe what procedures are documented)
II.D.2.f
For each case of an illicit discharge or potential illicit discharge, the permittee documented and tracked the
Track and
following:
Document
Choose
Investigations
1. The dates) the illicit discharge was observed
item.
an
Choose
2. The results of the investigation
item.
an
Choose
3. Any follow-up of the investigation
an item.
Choose
4. The date the investigation was closed
an item.
Comments (Note whether a standard inspection form is utilized to capture consistent information and a tracking mechanism is
used)
II.D.2.¢ Employee
The permittee implemented and documented a training program for appropriate
Choose
Training
municipal staff who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may come into
---
contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection.
an item.
Comments (Generally describe the staff training program, including frequency and which staff are trained)
11.13.2.h
The permittee informed public employees of hazards associated with illegal
Choose
Public Education
discharges and improper disposal of waste.
an item.
The permittee informed businesses of hazards associated with illegal discharges and
Choose
improper disposal of waste.
an item.
The permittee informed the general public of hazards associated with illegal
Choose
discharges and improper disposal of waste.
an item.
Comments (Note how each sector was informed, if applicable)
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
II.D.2.1
The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for the
Choose
Public Reporting
public to report illicit discharges.
an item.
Mechanism
The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for staff
Choose
to report illicit discharges.
an item.
The permittee established and implemented response procedures for citizen
Choose
requests/reports.
an item.
Comments (Generally describe reporting mechanisms and how promoted/publicized/facilitated/established)
II.D.2.1
The permittee implemented a mechanism to track the issuance of notices of violation
Choose
Enforcement
and enforcement actions administered by the permittee.
an item.
If yes, the mechanism includes the ability to identify chronic violators for
Choose
initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
an item.
Comments (Generally describe the established tracking mechanism, if applicable)
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed:
Jason White
(Name, Title, Role)
Stormwater Administrator
NOTE: The local Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) program (also the "construction runoff control
program" from NPDES Phase II) is administered and provided by Catawba County through inter -local
agreement with the City of Hickory. E&SC is currently funded by separate E&SC permit fees from site
developers. The City of Hickory does not provide any supplemental funding to the E&SC program for
services with Hickory.
Program Delegation Status:
❑ The permittee has a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program and implements the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 components of this minimum measure (complete the permit
citation and SPCA citation sections).
❑ The permittee does not have a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program and relies on DEMLR to comply
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 components of this minimum measure
(complete only the permit citation section).
Permit Citation Program Requirement Status supporting'
_aoc No.
ILE.3 Construction
Site Runoff Controls The permittee provides and promotes a means for the public to notify the
appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems . Not
(NPDES Permit No.te
( P g'� Applicable _
NCS000435] promoting the existence of the DEQ DEMLR "Stop Mud" hotline).
Comments (Describe how provided and promoted)
The City of Hickory relies on Catawba county for erosion and sedimentation issues. The City of Hickory does offer a link to erosion
control and sedimentation reporting issues on our website under action center. Catawba County has a link to erosion control and
sedimentation issues on their website.
SPCA Citation
Delegated Program Requirement
g B
Status
Supporting ?
...Doc No..
113A-60 Local
The permittee has adopted an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to enforce
Not
erosion and
the erosion and sedimentation control program.
Applicable
sedimentation
control programs (a)
If yes, the ordinance meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the
Not
SPCA.
Applicable
---
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
Not
[Permit Part I.D]
Applicable
Comments (Provide regulatory mechanism reference or Supporting Documentation number)
The City of Hickory relies on Catawba County for the enforcement of land disturbance equal or greater than 1 acre.
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§ 113A-60 Local
erosion and
The permittee collects a fee paid by each person who submits an erosion and
Not
sedimentation
sedimentation control plan.
Applicable
control programs (d)
Comments (indicate the fee amount, if applicable)
Catawba county collects a fee by each set of plans over an acre in land disturbance.
113A-60 Local
Has any person initiated a land -disturbing activity (within the permittee's
erosion and
jurisdiction) for which an erosion and sedimentation control plan is required in the
Not
Applicable
sedimentation
absence of an approved plan?
control programs (e)
If yes, the permittee has notified the North Carolina Sedimentation Control
Choose
Commission of all such cases.
an item.
Has the permittee determined that a person engaged in a land -disturbing activity
Not
has failed to comply with an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan?
Applicable
If yes, has the permittee referred any such matters to the North Carolina
Choose
Sedimentation Control Commission for inspection and enforcement?
an item.
Comments
§ 113A-61 Local
The permittee reviews each erosion and sedimentation control plan submitted to
approval of erosion
them and notifies the person submitting the plan that it has been approved,
Not
Applicable
and sedimentation
approved with modification, or disapproved within 30 days of receipt.
control plans
The permittee only approves an erosion and sedimentation control plan upon
Not
determining that it complies with all applicable State and local regulations.
Applicable
The permittee has disapproved of an erosion and sedimentation control plan in
Not
order to protect riparian buffers along surface waters.
Applicable
If yes, the permittee notified the Director of the Division of Energy,
Choose
Mineral, and Land Resources within 10 days of the disapproval.
an item.
Comments
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
§ 113A-61.1
Inspection of land-
The certificate of approval of each erosion and sedimentation control plan
Not
disturbing activity;
approved by the permittee includes a notice of the right to inspect.
Applicable
notice of violation
(a)
The permittee provides for inspection of land -disturbing activities to ensure
compliance with the SPCA and to determine whether the measures required in an
com P 9
Not
Applicable
erosion and sedimentation control plan are effective.
Comments
§ 113A-61.1
When the permittee determines that a person engaged in land -disturbing activity
Inspection of land-
has failed to comply with the SPCA, the Permittee immediately issues a notice of
Not
Applicable
disturbing activity;
violation upon that person.
notice of violation
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee specifies the date by which the
Choose
(c)
person must comply.
an item.
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee informs the person of the actions
Choose
that need to be taken to comply.
an item.
Comments
§ 113A-64 Penalties
Does the permittee issue civil penalties as part of the erosion and sedimentation
Not
program?
Applicable
Comments (indicate when/why a civil penalty is issued, and the amount if applicable)
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
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MS4 Permit Audit Report
City of Hickory, NC: NPDES Permit No, NCS000426
Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Implementation (check all that apply):
❑ The permittee implements the components of this minimum measure.
❑ The permittee relies upon another entity to implement the components of this minimum measure: name of entity
❑ The permittee implements the following deemed -compliant program(s), which meet NPDES MS4 post -construction
requirements for the areas where implemented and in compliance with the specific program requirements as provided in 15A
NCAC and noted below (Complete Session Law 2006-246 section below):
❑ Water Supply Watershed I (WS-I) —15A NCAC 2B .0212
❑ Water Supply Watershed II (WS-II)-15A NCAC 26.0214
❑ Water Supply Watershed III (WS-III)-15A NCAC 26.0215
❑ Water Supply Watershed IV (WS-IV) —15A NCAC 2B .0216
❑ Freshwater High Quality Waters (HQW) —15A NCAC 2H .1006
❑ Freshwater Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)-15A NCAC 2H .1007
❑ Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy-15A NCAC 2B .0235
❑ Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy —15A NCAC 2B .0258
❑ Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Nutrient Management Strategy-15A NCAC 2B .0251
❑ Universal Stormwater Management Program —15A NCAC 2H .1020
Ordinance(s) (check all that apply):
The permittee utilizes the following ordinances and/or regulatory authority to fulfill post construction minimum measure program
requirements throughout the MS4 permitted area (check all that apply):
❑ DEQ model ordinance
❑ MS4 designed post -construction practices that meet or exceed 15A NCAC 02H .1000,
❑ DEQ approved comprehensive watershed plan
❑ DEQ approved ordinance for a deemed -compliant Program (see list above)
Instructions:
For MS4s not implementing a S.L. 2006-246 deemed -compliant program, complete only the Permit Citation section below.
For MS4s implementing a S.L. 2006-245 deemed -compliant program, complete the Session Law 2006-246 section below. If the MS4
does not implement a deemed -compliant program throughout the entire MS4 permitted area, then complete the Permit Citation
section below for the permitted area(s) not covered under the S.L. 2006-246 deemed -compliant program.
Session Law 2006- Supporting
246 Program Requirement Status Doc No,
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Deemed -Compliant
The permittee implements deemed -compliant Program requirements in
Program(s)
accordance with the applicable 15A NCAC rules,
The permittee implements deemed -compliant Program requirements throughout
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the entire MS4 area (If not, also complete the Permit Citation section below.)
The permittee applies deemed -compliant Program requirements to all federal,
state and local government projects within the permitted MS4 area who do not
an item.
have their own NPDES stormwater permit.
The permittee included deemed -compliant Program reporting in their MS4 Annual
Reports.
The permittee included deemed -compliant Program implementation in their
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Stormwater Management Plan.
an item.
Comments
Permit Citation
Program Requirement `
Status
5 oocoNong'
II.F.2.a
The permittee maintained an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism designed
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Legal Authority
to meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls Stormwater
an item.
Management Program.
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee
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(Verify permit coverage area listed in Part LD of permit and modify
an item.
accordingly).
The permittee has the authority to review designs and proposals for new
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development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained.
an item.
The permittee has the authority to request information such as stormwater plans,
inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to
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evaluate compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management
an item.
Program.
The permittee has the authority to enter private property for the purpose of
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inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations
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an item.
related to stormwater discharges.
Comments (If the permittee relies upon another entity, specifically note the legal authority that allows that entity to implement
the program within the MS4 area)
litF.2.b
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Stormwater Control
The permittee utilizes strategies which include SCMs appropriate for the MS4.
item.
an
Measures (SCMs)
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SCMs comply with 15A NCAC 02H .1000.
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an item.
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Comments
II72.c
The permittee conducted site plan reviews of all new development and
Plan Reviews
redeveloped sites that disturb greater than or equal to one acre (including sites
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that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
an item,
development or sale).
If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project applicant meets the
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performance standards.
an item.
If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project will ensure long-term
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maintenance.
an item.
Comments
II.F.2.d
The permittee maintained an inventory of projects with post -construction
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Inventory of Projects
structural stormwater control measures installed and implemented at new
an item,
development and redeveloped sites.
The inventory included both public and private sector sites located within the
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permittee's corporate limits that are covered by its post -construction ordinance
an item.
requirements.
Comments
II.F.2.e
The permittee provided mechanisms such as recorded deed restrictions and
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Deed Restrictions
protective covenants that ensure development activities will maintain the project
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and Protective
an item.
consistent with approved plans.
Covenants
Comments
ILF.2.f
The permittee implemented or required an operation and maintenance plan for
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Mechanism to
the long-term operation of the SCMs required by the program.
an item.
Require Long-term
Operation and
The operation and maintenance plan required the owner of each SCM to perform
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Maintenance
and maintain a record of annual inspections of each SCM.
an item.
Annual inspection of permitted structural SCMs are required to be performed by a
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qualified professional.
an item.
Comments
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
II.F.2.¢
The permittee conducted and documented inspections of each project site covered
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Inspections of
under performance standards, at least one time during the permit term (Verify this
Structural
is a permit condition in Part il.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly).
an item.
Stormwater Control
Before issuing a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy, the
Measures
permittee conducted a post construction inspection to verify that the permittee's
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performance standards have been met or a bond is in place to guarantee
completion(Verify this is a permit condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify
an item.
accordingly.
The permittee developed and implemented a written inspection program for SCMs
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installed pursuant to the post construction program(Verify this is a permit
condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly.
an item.
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The permittee documented and maintained records of inspections,
an item.
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The permittee documented and maintained records of enforcement actions.
an item.
Comments
II.F.2.h
The permittee made available through paper or electronic means, ordinances,
Educational
post -construction requirements, design standards checklists, and other materials
Materials and
appropriate for developers.
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Training for
Note: New materials may be developed by the permittee, or the permittee may use
an item.
Developers
materials adopted from other programs and adapted to the permittee's new
development and redevelopment program.
Comments (If the permittee has adopted materials from other programs, indicate here which materials they are using)
II.F.2.i Enforcement
The permittee tracked the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement
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actions.
an item.
If yes, the tracking mechanism included the ability to identify chronic violators
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for initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
an item.
Comments
II.F.3.b
The permittee fully complies with post construction program requirements on its
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New Development
own publicly funded construction projects.
an item.
Comments
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
II.F.3.c
Does the MS4 have areas draining to Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) pursuant totan
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Nutrient Sensitive
15A NCAC 02H .0150?
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Waters
If yes, does the permittee use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading in order tohoose
meet local program requirements.
item.If
yes, does the permittee also still incorporate the stormwater controls
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required for the project's density level?
an item.
If yes, does the permittee also require documentation where it is not feasible to
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use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading?
an item.
Comments (Provide reference for local requirements)
II.5.d
The permittee ensured that the design volumes of SCMs take into account the
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Design Volume
runoff at build out from all surfaces draining to the system.
an item.
Where "streets" convey stormwater, the permittee designed SCMs to be sized to
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treat and control stormwater runoff from all surfaces draining to the SCM including
an item.
streets, driveways, and other impervious surfaces.
Comments
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Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Permit Citation
Program Requirement uirement ':
g q
Status Supporting
Doc No...
11.G.2.a
The permittee maintained a current inventory of facilities and operations owned
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Facility Inventory
and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted
an item.
stormwater runoff.
Comments (Note number of facilities, typical inventory data and any facilities that are not inventoried that
should be)
II.G.2.b
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally
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Operation and
owned and operated facilities with the potential for generating polluted
an item.
Maintenance (O&M)
stormwater runoff.
for Facilities
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If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of inspections.
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an item.
If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance
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requirements.
an item.
If yes, the permittee evaluated the O&M program annually and updated it as
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necessary.
an item.
Comments
II.G.2.c
Spill Response
The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations,
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Procedures
Comments
II.G.2.d Streets,
The permittee evaluated existing and new BMPs that reduce polluted stormwater
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Roads, and Public
runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and public parking lots within its
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an item.
corporate limits annually.
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Parking Lots
If yes, the permittee evaluated the effectiveness of existing and new BMPs
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Maintenance
based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed.
an item.
Comments
II.G.2.f
The permittee maintained and implemented an 0&M program for the stormwater
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O&M for Catch
sewer system including catch basins and conveyance systems that it owns and
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Basins and
an item.
maintains.
Conveyance Systems
Comments (Briefly describe O&M program)
The permittee maintained a current inventory of municipally -owned or operated
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II.G.2.Q
Structural
structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee' s post -
an item.
Stormwater Controls
construction ordinance.
Comments (Describe inventory information and number of controls in inventory)
II.G.2.h
The permittee maintained and implemented an 0&M program for municipally-
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O&M for Structural
owned or maintained structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with
Stormwater Controls
the permittee's post -construction ordinance. If yes, then:
an item.
The O&M program specified the frequency of inspections and routine
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maintenance requirements.
an item.
The permittee documented inspections of all municipally -owned or maintained
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structural stormwater controls.
an item.
The permittee inspected all municipally -owned or maintained structural
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stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
an item.
The permittee maintained all municipally -owned or maintained structural
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stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
an item.
The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally -owned or
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maintained structural stormwater controls.
an item.
Comments
II.G.2.i
The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained in pesticide,
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herbicide and fertilizer application management.
an item.
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Pesticide, Herbicide
The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained in pesticide, herbicide and
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and Fertilizer
fertilizer application management.
an item.
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Application
Management
The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for
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applicators are followed.
an item.
Comments
II.G.2.j
The permittee implemented an employee training program for employees involved
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Staff Training
n implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices,
Fanm.
Comments
II.G.2.1k
The permittee described and implemented measures that prevent or minimize
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Vehicle and
contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment
an item.
Equipment Cleaning
cleaning.
Comments
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Program Status:
❑ The permittee is
not subject to an approved TMDL (skip the rest of this section).
❑ The permittee is
subject to an approved TMDL for: name of parameter(s) and date(s) approved
There ❑ is ❑ is
not a Waste Load Allocation (WLA) in the approved TMDL (If there is a WLA, then complete items II.H.1-5
below. If there is not a WLA, skip to item II.H.6 below)
Permit Citation
Program Requirement uirement
g 9
Status supporting
Doc No,
II.H.3 TMDLs
Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
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a description of existing programs, controls, partnerships, projects and strategies to
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an item,
address impaired waters.
Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports provided
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a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and
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an item,
strategies address impaired waters.
Comments
ILH.4TMDLs
Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
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an assessment of whether additional structural and/or non-structural BMPs are
an item.
necessary to address impaired waters.
Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
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a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and
an item,
strategies address impaired waters.
Comments
ILH.5 TMDLs
months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
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[Wtehi'n36
of activities expected to occur and when activities are expected toan
item.
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
II.H.6 TMDIs If there is no Waste Load Allocation in the approved TMDL, the permittee
evaluated strategies and tailored and/or expanded BMPs within the scope of the Choose
six minimum measures to enhance water quality recovery strategies in the an item,
watershed(s) to which the TMDL applies.
The permittee described strategies and tailored and/or expanded BMPs in their Choose
Stormwater Management Plan and annual reports an item.
Comments
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Citv of Hickory. NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000426
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Facility Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent M54 Inspection (List date and name of inspector):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility -specific?
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP (or similar document)?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points
of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what
issue(s)?
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was
provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Facility Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Date and Entity):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility -specific?
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the M54 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP (or similar document)?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points
of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what
issue(s)?
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was
provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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City of Hickory, NC: NPDES Permit No, NCS000426
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1
Outfall ID Number:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Outfall Location:
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
Receiving Water:
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
Days Since Last Rainfall:
Inches:
Name of MS4lnspector(s) evaluated:
Observations
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector
receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit
discharge indicators and investigations?
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector's process include the use of a checklist
or other standardized form?
Does the inspector's process include taking photos?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? if so, what were they?
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1
Inspection Results
Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)?
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Notes/Comments/Recom mend ations
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2
Outfall ID Number:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Outfall Location:
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
Receiving Water:
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
Days Since Last Rainfall:
Inches:
Name of MS4 Inspector(s):
Observations
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector
receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit
discharge indicators and investigations?
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector's process include the use of a checklist
or other standardized form? Obtain copy.
Does the inspector's process include taking photos?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they?
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2
Inspection Results
Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)?
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1
Site/Project Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site/Project Address:
Operator:
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.):
NCG Permit ID Number:
Disturbed Acreage:
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
Name of MS4lnspector(s) evaluated:
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it site -specific?
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCGO10000 requirements for construction sites?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
the use of a checklist?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SWPPP)?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations?
If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal
warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what
timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2
Site/Project Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site/Project Address:
Operator:
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.):
NCG Permit ID Nimber:
Disturbed Acreage:
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it site -specific?
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCG010000 requirements for construction sites?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2
inspection Procedures
Does the M54 inspector's process include
the use of a checklist? Obtain copy.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SWPPP)?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations?
If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include
providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal
warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1
Site Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site Address:
SCM Type:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
Name of MS4lnspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Observations
Site Documentation
Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post -construction site runoff controls?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post -construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M
requirements, etc.)?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the site's operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections?
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Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2
Site Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Site Address:
SCM Type:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Observations
Site Documentation
Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post -construction site runoff controls?
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post -construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M
requirements, etc.)?
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the site's operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections?
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MS4 Permit Audit Report
Citv of Hickorv. NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000426
Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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City of Hickory, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000426
APPENDIX A: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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APPENDIX Is: PHOTOGRAPH LUU
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