NCS000395_MeckCo 2019 SWMP Updates_20191121

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Changes to the FY2019 Version of the Storm Water Quality Management Program Plan
Permit # NCS#000395
November 2019

1. Added Sections 1, 2 and 10 to be consistent with the Interim SWMP Template provided by
the State.
2. Added a Certification page to be consistent with the Interim SWMP Template provided by
the State.
3. In the Program Goals and Objectives sections for each of the six minimum measures, added
language indicating that the goals and objects for each of the measures are based on the
actions necessary to address the targeted pollutants and pollutant sources identified in Table
3. Also indicated that these goals and objectives would be evaluated and updated annually.
4. Added the following to the Program Evaluation program element for each of the six (6)
minimum measures: Include the evaluation in the annual report to the co-permittees and
NCDEQ along with the activities completed during the year and the recommendations for
improvement.
5. Updated the Water Quality Program Organizational Chart in Appendix B.
6. Added a table containing co-permittee contact information as Appendix C.
7. Changed the BMP summary table (Table 2) in Section 3.2 for the Public Education and
Outreach Program to reflect the change in the numbering of the program elements in
FY2020 Work Plan.
8. Updated Media Campaign (Section 3.6.4) and Social Media (Section 3.6.5) data to reflect
2019 numbers.
9. Added Section 3.6.9 to describe CMSWS’s involvement in the Regional Storm Water
Partnership of the Carolinas.
10. In the Program Evaluation section for each of the six (6) minimum measures, added the
metrics that will be included in the annual reports to assess effectiveness at achieving
measurable goals.
11. Added the Media Campaign (PE-I(13)) to the BMP summary table (Table 4) in Section 4
for the Public Involvement and Participation Program and removed Tree Planting, which is
not done very often in the Phase II jurisdictions due to a lack of suitable sites.
12. Removed Section 4.4.6 that described tree planting events since these events will no longer
be included in the Storm Water Plan due to a lack of tree planting opportunities in the Phase
II jurisdictions. Most tree planting events occur in the Phase I jurisdiction.
13. Updated Section 4.4.6 to include new volunteer monitoring program activities.
14. Added Section 5.3 to described the written IDDE Policies and Procedures Manual. Having
these procedures is a permit requirement.
15. Added documenting and maintaining records to PC-2 in the BMP summary table (Table 7)
for the Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program as well as identifying chronic
violators for initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance. Also added to this the list of
actions undertaken to ensure compliance with Post-Construction Ordinance requirements in
Section 7.3.
16. In Section 7.14, changed inspection requirement for structural BMPs installed for
compliance with post-construction ordinance requirements from once every five (5) years to
a minimum of once a year, which is a permit requirement.
17. In the BMP summary table (Table 10) in Section 8.2, added wording to PP-7 to cover the
development of operation and maintenance (O&M) programs for municipally owned or
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maintained structural storm water controls as follows: Co-permittees are responsible for
maintaining and implementing O&M programs for municipally-owned or maintained
structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with post-construction ordinances,
including frequency of inspections and routine maintenance requirements that must be
documented. This is a permit requirement.
18. In the BMP summary table (Table 10) in Section 8.2, added wording to PP-8 to further
describe requirements for pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer application management as
follows: BMPs were developed and implemented effective November 11, 2012 to ensure
municipal employees and contractors are properly trained and all permits, certifications, and
other measures for applicators are followed.
19. Updated information in Tables 11, 12, 13, and 14 regarding municipal facilities covered
under the Pollution Prevention Program.
20. In Section 9.1, changed the goals and objectives for the TMDL to be consistent with permit
requirements as follows:
• Develop and implement appropriate structural and/or non-structural BMPs to reduce
nonpoint source loading for the pollutant(s) of concern to the MEP in the TMDL
watersheds.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing BMPs and identify and implement additional
measures as necessary to address impaired waters. Incorporate additional measures
into the Storm Water Plan and annual Work Plan for implementation.
• Submit a report to NCDEQ annually describing activities completed in the
implementation of existing BMPs as well as the results of the annual assessment and
additional BMPs that have been identified for implementation, including a brief
explanation as to how the BMPs will address impaired waters.
21. In the BMP summary table (Table 17) in Section 9.2, changed IW-1, IW-2 and IW-4 to
reflect the above described goals and objectives to be consistent with permit requirements.
22. Removed Volunteer Monitoring and Tree Planting from Section 9.10.3 since these activities
will not be performed in the TMDL watersheds.
23. Updated Table 24 to add impervious and outfall data for 2018.
24. Updated Section 9.11.1, 9.11.2 and 9.11.3 to summarize data collected during 2018.
25. Added Section 9.11.5 to describe how data is used to assess the effectiveness of TMDL
compliance activities.
26. In Section 9.12.2, added TMDL compliance activities completed in FY2019.
27. In Section 9.12.3, added TMDL compliance activities planned for FY2020, including a
schedule for implementation.
28. Added Section 9.12.4 to described the additional BMP measures planned for FY2020,
including a schedule for implementation.
29. In Section 10.3.1, added the additional program activities that will be implemented in
FY2020 to improve the effectives of the Storm Water Plan.
30. In all the BMP summary tables and in Appendix A, the responsible staff and their contact
information was updated.
31. The following program activities were added to the table in Appendix A: PI-6 Evaluate
Effectiveness of Public Involvement and Participation Program; and PP-6 Develop and
Implement BMPs for Streets, Roads and Parking Lots. Other changes were made to
Appendix A as necessary to reflect the above described changes made to the BMP summary
tables.