HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000501_Waynesville MS4 Self Audit_20200206MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000501
WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
129 Legion Drive
Audit Dates:
July 24 and 25, 2019
January 141" and 151", 2020
Report Date: January 201", 2020
Haywood Waterways Association
PO Box 389
Waynesville, NC 28786
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AuditDetails............................................................................................................................................1
PermitteeInformation.............................................................................................................................2
SupportingDocuments............................................................................................................................3
Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment........................................................................4
Public Education and Outreach................................................................................................................7
Public Involvement and Participation.......................................................................................................9
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE).................................................................................. 10
Construction Site Runoff Controls.......................................................................................................... 13
Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls.................................................................................................. 15
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ............................................... 19
Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs).....................................................................................................21
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1......................................................................................... 22
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2......................................................................................... 24
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1.................................................................................................. 26
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2......................................................................................................
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1.............................................................................................
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2.............................................................................................
Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1..........................................30
Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2..............................................
Appendix A: Supporting Documents
Appendix B: Photograph Log
DISCLAIMER
This audit consists of on evaluation of program compliance with the issued permit and implementation of
the approved Stormwoter Management Plon. 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 Stormwoter
Management Plon in accordance with the issued permit.
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Audit Details
Audit ID Number:
Audit Date(s):
NCS000501_Waynesville MS4 Audit_2019_07_29
July 24 and 25, 2019; and January 14 and 15, 2020
Minimum Control Measures Evaluated:
❑X Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
❑X Public Education & Outreach
❑X Public Involvement & Participation
❑X Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
❑X Construction Site Runoff Controls — No delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls — Delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑X Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
❑X Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
❑ Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Field Site Visits:
❑X Municipal Facilities. Number visited: 2
❑X MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: 1
❑ Construction Sites. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑X Post -Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: 1
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
Inspector(s) Conducting Audit
Name, Title
Organization
Eric Romaniszyn, Executive Director
Haywood Waterways Association
Christine O'Brien, Project Assistant
Haywood Waterways Association
Audit Report Author:
Date: January 20, 2020
Signature
Audit Report Author:
Date: January 20, 2020
Signature
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Permittee Information
MS4 Permittee Name:
Town of Waynesville
Permit Effective Date:
February 20, 2019
Permit Expiration Date:
February 19, 2022
City, State, ZIP:
Waynesville, NC 28786
Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit:
DEQ completed an audit on July 24 and 25, 2019
Co-permittee(s), if applicable:
N/A
Permit Owner of Record:
Town of Waynesville
Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Audit
Name, Title
Organization
Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
Town Development Services
Byron Hickox, Land Development Administrator
Town of Waynesville
Robert W. Hites Jr., Town Manager
Town of Waynesville
Eric Romaniszyn, Executive Director
Haywood Waterways Association
Christine O'Brien, Project Assistant
Haywood Waterways Association
Tom Maguire, Building Inspector
Town of Waynesville
Preston Gregg, Town Engineer
Town of Waynesville
MS4 Receiving Waters
Waterbody
Classification
Impairments
Richland Creek
B; Tr
303d listed for fecal coliform bacteria
Shelton Branch
B
Raccoon Creek
B
Ratcliffe Cove Branch
B
Shingle Cove Branch
B
Eaglenest Creek
C; Tr
Plott Creek
C; Tr
Hyatt Creek
C
Camp Branch
C; Tr
Browning Branch
C; Tr
Mauney Cove Branch
B
Factory Branch
B
Farmer Branch
B
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Supporting Documents
Item
Number
Document Title
When Provided
(Prior to/During/After)
1
DEQ DEMLR MS4 Program Audit Report, July 29, 2019
Prior to
2
DEQ DEMLR Notice of Violation letter, August 2, 2019
Prior to
3
Draft Stormwater Management Plan
Prior to
4
Contract with Belle Engineering
Prior to
5
Enforcement Mechanism
Prior to
6
Contract with Haywood Waterways Association
Prior to
7
Land Development Permit
Prior to
8
Land Disturbance Permit
Prior to
9
Stormwater Ordinance
Prior to
10
Utility Fee Proposal
Prior to
11
PowerPoint presentation from Haywood Waterways Association
Prior to
12
Quarterly reports from Haywood Waterways Association
Prior to
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Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
Staff Interviewed:
Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
(Name, Title, Role)
Robert Hites, Town Manager
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.
Partial
Funding
The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall
coordination, implementation, and revision to the Plan.
Yes
Responsibilities for all components of the Stormwater Plan are documented and
position(s) assignments provided.
Yes
The permittee is current on payment of invoiced administering and compliance
monitoring fees (see stormwater e-payments on DEMLR M54 web page).
Yes
---
Comments (Briefly describe funding mechanism, number of staff, etc.)
A draft SWMP was created in November 2019 as a result of DEQ's audit in July 2019. It will be finalized once comments are
received from DEQ.
II.A.2 Stormwater
The permittee evaluated the performance and effectiveness of the program
Plan
components at least annually.
No
---
Implementation
and Evaluation
If yes, the permittee used the results of the evaluation to modify the program
Not
components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program.
Applicable
Did the permitted MS4 discharges cause or contribute to non -attainment of an
applicable water quality standard?
No
---
If yes, did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly to address
Not
the non -attainment?
Applicable
---
Comments
No annual report or evaluation had been conducted at the time of the audit. Directions for completing an annual audit are in the
draft SWMP.
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I I.A.3
Keeping the
The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date.
No
---
Stormwater Plan
Up to Date
The permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan.
No
---
Comments (Indicate the date of latest Stormwater Plan and describe the nature of any updates, if applicable).
A draft SWMP was created in November 2019, and includes directions for completing an annual audit and permit renewal.
II.A.4 Availability
The permittee kept an up-to-date version of its Stormwater Plan available to the
of the Stormwater
Division and the public online.
No
---
Plan
The online materials included ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list
identifying the ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal
No
---
authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit.
Comments (Note what materials are available on line)
A draft SWMP was created in November 2019, and includes directions for establishing online access to the SWMP and related
materials. The Town's current webpage includes links to the Stormwater Ordinance, and Land Development and grading application
forms and information. Town has hired a graduate student for the summer to establish a "stand-alone" page with an emergency
number and information for the public as well as other requirements of the permit.
II.A.3 & II.A.S
Stormwater Plan
Did DEMLR re
require a modification to the Stormwater Plan?
q
Not
Applicable
---
Modifications
If yes, did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the
Not
established deadline?
Applicable
Comments (Note date of DEMLR notification, modifications required, and date modifications were completed, as applicable)
On August 2, 2019, DEMLR notified the Town of Waynesville of their audit results from July 24 and 25, 2019. Actions required
include developing a draft SWMP, which was completed in November 2019.
II.A.6 Sharing
Responsibility
Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee?
Yes
4 and 6
If yes, is there a written agreement in place?
Yes
4 and 6
Comments (List the specific control measures implemented by others that do not have adequate written agreements, if
applicable) Written agreements are in place with Haywood Waterways Association, Inc. to administer the Public Education and
Outreach MCM and Public Involvement and Participation MCM, and with Belle Engineering to assist with post -construction site
runoff controls MCM.
II.A.7
The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum
Written
control measures.
Yes
3
Procedures
Written procedures identified specific action steps, schedules, resources and
responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures.
Yes
3
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Comments (List the specific minimum measures that do not have adequate written procedures, if applicable)
A draft SWMP was created in November 2019 and provided written procedures for implementing the six minimum control
measures.
Ill A
The permittee maintained documentation of all program components including, but
Program
not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs,
Partial
12
Documentation
implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions etc., on file for a period of five years.
Comments (List the specific program components that do not have adequate documentation on file and why, if applicable)
Reports from Haywood Waterways for the Public Education and Outreach MCM and Public Involvement and Participation MCM are
kept in digital files. Inspection reports and other documentation of staff activities relating to other MCMs were partially available,
and had not been developed at the time of the audit. Guidelines were included in the draft SWMP.
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
No
---
Submittal
period specific to this MS4).
The permittee submitted subsequent annual reports every twelve months from the
scheduled date of the first annual report submittal.
No
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
of each major component of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
No
schedules and plans for the year following each report.
2. An adequate description and justification of 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
No
Plan (results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.).
3. Documentation of any necessary changes to programs or practices for
assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater
No
Plan.
4. 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
No
Stormwater Plan.
5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the
establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement
No
actions.
Comments (Note dates that annual reports cover under current permit and generally describe report deficiencies, if any)
Annual reports had not been submitted.
IV.B
The Annual Reports document the following:
Annual Reporting
1. A summary of past year activities, including where applicable, specific
quantities achieved and summaries of enforcement actions.
No
2. A description of the effectiveness of each program component.
No
3. Planned activities and changes for the next reporting period, for each
program component or activity.
No
4. Fiscal analysis.
No
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Comments (Note dates that annual reports cover under current permit and generally describe report deficiencies, if any)
nnual reports had not been submitted at the time of the audit.
Public Education and Outreach
Staff Interviewed:
Haywood Waterways Association, Inc.
(Name, Title, Role)
Eric Romaniszyn, Executive Director
Christine O'Brien, Project Assistant
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status Supporting
Doc No.
11.B.2.a
The permittee defined goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and
Goals and
Yes 6
Outreach Program based on community wide issues.
Objectives
Comments (Generally describe process for establishing goals/objectives)
Goals and objectives were outlined in the agreement between the Town of Waynesville and Haywood Waterways Association.
II.B.2.b
The permittee maintained a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and
3, 11 and
Target Pollutants
likely sources.
Yes
12
Comments (List target pollutants, note any that are missing or not appropriate)
Target pollutants are outlined in the draft SWMP and discussed in the outreach PPT provided by Haywood Waterways Association.
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.
yes
3
Comments (Describe any changes made, if applicable)
Target audiences are outlined in the draft SWMP. No annual assessment was made available at the time of the audit.
II.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
Yes
3, 11 and
Commercial Issues
their education/outreach program.
12
Comments (Generally describe the residential/industrial/commercial issues addressed)
11.6.2.e
The permittee promoted and maintained an internet web site designed to convey the
11 and
Informational
program's message.
Yes
12
Web Site
Comments (list web page address and general contents, or attach screen shot of landing page)
http://haywoodwaterways.org/
11.B.2.f
The permittee distributed stormwater educational material to appropriate target
11 and
Public Education
Yes
Materials
groups.
12
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Comments (List distributed materials and quantity, message, distribution mechanism, target audience for each if not included in
program documentation/annual reporting)
11.6.2.g
The permittee promoted and maintained a stormwater hotline/helpline for the
11 and
Hotline/Help Line
purpose of public education and outreach.
Yes
12
Comments (Note hotline contact information and method(s) for advertising it)
http://haywoodwaterways.org/contact
11.6.2.1h
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
11 and
and Outreach
reach the target audiences.
12
Program
For each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or
through a cooperative agreement the permittee estimated and recorded the extent
Yes
12
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.)
Additional
Comments:
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Public Involvement and Participation
Staff Interviewed:
Haywood Waterways Association, Inc.
(Name, Title, Role)
Eric Romaniszyn, Executive Director
Christine O'Brien, Project Assistant
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status SupportingDoc
No.
II.C.2.a Volunteer
Community
The permittee included and promoted volunteer opportunities designed to promote 11 dna
Involvement
Yes
ongoing citizen participation. 12
Program
Comments (Note opportunities promoted and date(s) of volunteer events)
Extensive volunteer opportunities.
II.C.2.b
Mechanism for
The permittee provided and promoted a mechanism for public involvement that
11 and
Public
provides for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
Yes
12
Involvement
Comments (Note mechanism(s) for input and how promoted)
II.C.2.c
The permittee promoted and maintained a hotline/helpline for the purpose of public
Hotline/Help Line
involvement and participation.
Yes
---
Comments (Note hotline contact information and how it is promoted)
http://haywoodwaterways.org/contact
Additional
Comments:
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Staff Interviewed:
Byron Hickox, Land Development Administrator
(Name, Title,
Tom Maguire, Building Inspector
Role)
Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status Supporting
Doc No.
II.D.2.a
IDDE Program
The permittee maintained a written IDDE Program. No ---
If yes, the written program includes provisions for program assessment and Not
evaluation and integrating program. Applicable
Comments (Note any deficiencies)
No written IDDE program had been maintained at the time of the inspection. The draft SWMP includes BMPs for IDDE, including
establishing an IDDE program.
The permittee maintained an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism(s) that
II.D.2.b
provides the legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4.
Yes
5 and 9
Legal Authorities
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
[Permit Part I. DJ
Yes
---
Comments
II.D.2.c
The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls and receiving
Storm Sewer
No
System Map
streams.
Comments
A map from 2008 was located, but a map has not been maintained at the time of the inspection. The draft SWMP contains
guidelines for developing a comprehensive and up to date map, and the Town will be updating the GIS data this spring and summer.
*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.
II.D.2.d
The permittee maintained a program for conducting dry weather flow field
Dry Weather Flow
No
observations in accordance with written procedures.
Program
Comments (Generally summarize program, including frequency of observations and # or % of outfalls screened)
No dry weather flow observation program had been maintained at the time of the inspection. The draft SWMP includes BM Ps
focusing on dry weather flows and inspections.
II.D.2.e
The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations of
Investigation
identified illicit discharges.
No
---
Procedures
Comments (Generally describe what procedures are documented)
No written procedure for conducting IDDE investigations had been maintained at the time of the audit. The draft SWMP contains
guidelines for IDDE detection and the establishment of a "hotline" reporting system, and chain of response.
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
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
Investigations
1. The date(s) the illicit discharge was observed
No
---
2. The results of the investigation
No
---
3. Any follow-up of the investigation
No
---
4. The date the investigation was closed
Nn
---
Comments (Note whether a standard inspection form is utilized to capture consistent information and a tracking mechanism is
used)
No IDDE inspection form or tracking list was being utilized at the time of the audit. The draft SWIM contains guidelines for IDDE
tracking.
II.D.2.g Employee
The permittee implemented and documented a training program for appropriate
Training
municipal staff who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may come into
No
---
contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge or illicit connection.
Comments (Generally describe the staff training program, including frequency and which staff are trained)
No documented training had been conducted at the time of the inspection. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for IDDE detection
training for Town of Waynesville staff.
II.D.2.h
The permittee informed public employees of hazards associated with illegal
Public Education
discharges and improper disposal of waste.
No
---
The permittee informed businesses of hazards associated with illegal discharges and
improper disposal of waste.
No
---
The permittee informed the general public of hazards associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of waste.
Yes
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Comments (Note how each sector was informed, if applicable)
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
II.D.2.i
The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for the
Public Reporting
public to report illicit discharges.
No
---
Mechanism
The permittee promoted, publicized, and facilitated a reporting mechanism for staff
to report illicit discharges.
No
---
The permittee established and implemented response procedures for citizen
requests/reports.
No
---
Comments (Generally describe reporting mechanisms and how promoted/publicized/facilitated/established)
No clearly accessible mechanism is available for public reporting. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for establishing a hotline for
citizens to contact about illicit discharges and illegal dumping.
II.D.2.j
The permittee implemented a mechanism to track the issuance of notices of violation
Enforcement
and enforcement actions administered by the permittee.
No
---
If yes, the mechanism includes the ability to identify chronic violators for
Not
initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
Applicable
---
Comments (Generally describe the established tracking mechanism, if applicable)
No tracking mechanism for NOV's had been implemented at the time of the audit. No NOV's had been issued at the time of the
audit. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for enforcement of IDDE ordinances.
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed:
Robert Hites, Town Manager
(Name, Title, Role)
Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
Tom Maguire, Building Inspector
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).
❑x 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 SupportingDoc No.
II.E.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 (e.g., No
promoting the existence of the DEQ DEMLR "Stop Mud" hotline).
Comments (Describe how provided and promoted)
The draft SWMP contains guidelines for public input, including establishment of a "Stop Mud" hotline.
SPCA Citation
Delegated Program Requirement
Status
Supporting
Doc No.
§ 113A-60 Local
erosion and
The permittee has adopted an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to enforce
Yes
sedimentation
the erosion and sedimentation control program.
control programs (a)
If yes, the ordinance meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the
SPCA.
Yes
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
[Permit Part I.D]
Yes
Comments (Provide regulatory mechanism reference or Supporting Documentation number)
Town of Waynesville Land Development Standards Section 12.4 Sedimentation and Erosion Control and Section 12.5 Stormwater
Management. Town addresses disturbance of 1000 s.f. up to 1 acre, and refers developer to State for areas greater than 1 acre. At
one time the Town used Haywood County as a State Authorized inspection program, but began deferring to the NC Regional Office
whe there was a staff change at the County. If so directed by NCDEQ and with a new person in place at the County, Waynesville can
utilize County Sedimentation permitting and inspection on larger projects.
§ 113A-60 Local
erosion and
The permittee collects a fee paid by each person who submits an erosion and
sedimentation
sedimentation control plan.
Yes
--
control programs (d)
Comments (indicate the fee amount, if applicable)
Land Disturbing permits issued by the Town are $25.00.
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
§ 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
Yes
sedimentation
absence of an approved plan?
control programs (e)
If yes, the permittee has notified the North Carolina Sedimentation Control
Commission of all such cases.
Yes
Has the permittee determined that a person engaged in a land -disturbing activity
has failed to comply with an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan?
Yes
If yes, has the permittee referred any such matters to the North Carolina
Sedimentation Control Commission for inspection and enforcement?
Yes
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,
Yes
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
determining that it complies with all applicable State and local regulations.
Yes
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,
Not
Mineral, and Land Resources within 10 days of the disapproval.
Applicable
Comments
§ 113A-61.1
The certificate of approval of each erosion and sedimentation control plan
Inspection of land-
p
approved by the permittee includes a notice of the right to inspect.
Yes
in
disturbing activity;
notice violation
The permittee provides for inspection of land -disturbing activities to ensure
(a)
compliance with the SPCA and to determine whether the measures required in an
Yes
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
Yes
disturbing activity;
violation upon that person.
notice of violation
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee specifies the date by which the
(c)
person must comply.
Yes
---
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee informs the person of the actions
that need to be taken to comply.
Yes
---
Comments
§ 113A-64 Penalties
Does the permittee issue civil penalties as part of the erosion and sedimentation
program?
Partial
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Comments (indicate when/why a civil penalty is issued, and the amount, if applicable)
Town issues a $200 fine for operating without a Land Disturbance Permit.
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed: Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
(Name, Title, Role) Tom Maguire, Building Inspector
Implementation (check all that apply):
0 The permittee implements the components of this minimum measure.
0 The permittee relies upon another entity to implement the components of this minimum measure: Town Engineer with
assistance from a private contractor, Belle Engineering, used as needed, for plan review.
❑ 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-1) — 15A NCAC 26 .0212
❑ Water Supply Watershed 11 (WS-11) — 15A NCAC 213.0214
❑ Water Supply Watershed III (WS-III) — 15A NCAC 213.0215
❑ Water Supply Watershed IV (WS-IV) —15A NCAC 213.0216
❑ Freshwater High Quality Waters (HOW) —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):
0 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. 2006-246 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 areas) not covered under the S.L. 2006-246 deemed -compliant program.
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Session Law 2006-
Program Requirement
Status
Supporting
246
Doc No.
Deemed -Compliant
The permittee implements deemed -compliant Program requirements in
Program(s)
accordance with the applicable 15A NCAC rules.
Partial
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The permittee implements deemed -compliant Program requirements throughout
the entire MS4 area (If not, also complete the Permit Citation section below.)
Partial
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The permittee applies deemed -compliant Program requirements to all federal,
state and local government projects within the permitted MS4 area who do not
No
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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
Stormwater Management Plan.
Partial
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Comments
Town will update and implement routine, post -construction inspections and documentation in compliance with the Town's NPDES
Permit.
Permit Citation
Program Requirement
Status
Supporting
Doc No.
II.F.2.a
The permittee maintained an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism designed
Legal Authority
to meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls Stormwater
Yes
9
Management Program.
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee
(Verify permit coverage area listed in Part I.D of permit and modify
Yes
9
accordingly).
The permittee has the authority to review designs and proposals for new
development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
Yes
9
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained.
The permittee has the authority to request information such as stormwater plans,
inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to
evaluate compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management
Yes
9
Program.
The permittee has the authority to enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations
Yes
5
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)
II.F.2.b
Stormwater Control
The permittee utilizes strategies which include SCMs appropriate for the MS4.
Yes
9
Measures (SCMs)
SCMs comply with 15A NCAC 02H .1000.
Yes
9
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Comments
II.F.2.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
that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
Yes
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development or sale).
If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project applicant meets the
performance standards.
Yes
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If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project will ensure long-term
maintenance.
Yes
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Comments
II.F.2.d
The permittee maintained an inventory of projects with post -construction
Inventory of Projects
structural stormwater control measures installed and implemented at new
No
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development and redeveloped sites.
The inventory included both public and private sector sites located within the
permittee's corporate limits that are covered by its post -construction ordinance
No
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requirements.
Comments
An inventory was not maintained at the time of the audit. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for establishing and maintaining an
inventory.
II.F.2.e
The permittee provided mechanisms such as recorded deed restrictions and
Deed Restrictions
protective covenants that ensure development activities will maintain the project
Yes
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and Protective
consistent with approved plans.
Covenants
Comments
Required under the Town's Land Development standards, including Subdivision Guidelines and Stormwater Ordinance.
II.F.2.f
The permittee implemented or required an operation and maintenance plan for
Mechanism to
the long-term operation of the SCMs required by the program.
No
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Require Long-term
The operation and maintenance plan required the owner of each SCM to perform
O eration and
p
and maintain a record of annual inspections of each SCM.
No
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Maintenance
Annual inspection of permitted structural SCMs are required to be performed by a
qualified professional.
No
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Comments
Documents provided at the time of the inspection did not include an operation and maintenance plan. The draft SWMP contains
guidelines for establishing a mechanism to require long-term operation and maintenance.
II.F.2.g
The permittee conducted and documented inspections of each project site covered
Inspections of
under performance standards, at least one time during the permit term (Verify this
No
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Structural
is a permit condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly).
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
performance standards have been met or a bond is in place to guarantee
No
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completion (Verify this is a permit condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify
accordingly.
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee developed and implemented a written inspection program for SCMs
installed pursuant to the post -construction program(Verify this is a permit
No
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condition in Part //.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly.
The permittee documented and maintained records of inspections.
No
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The permittee documented and maintained records of enforcement actions.
No
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Comments
Outdated and partial documented inspections were recorded at the time of the audit. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for an
inspection system.
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.
Training for
Note: New materials may be developed by the permittee, or the permittee may use
Yes
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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
actions.
No
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If yes, the tracking mechanism included the ability to identify chronic violators
for initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
No
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Comments
No system was in place to track NOV's and no documented NOV's had been issued at the time of the inspection. The draft SWMP
contains guidelines for enforcement.
II.F.3.b
The permittee fully complies with post construction program requirements on its
New Development
own publicly funded construction projects.
Partial
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Comments The Town's goal is to maintain all Town properties in compliance with local and state regulations and is addressing non-
compliance areas identified in the audit at the Public Services Facility and Sewer Plant..
II.F.3.c
Does the MS4 have areas draining to Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) pursuant to
Nutrient Sensitive
15A NCAC 02H .0150?
No
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Waters
If yes, does the permittee use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading in order to
Not
meet local program requirements.
Applicable
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If yes, does the permittee also still incorporate the stormwater controls
Not
required for the project's density level.
Applicable
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If yes, does the permittee also require documentation where it is not feasible to
Not
use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading.
Applicable
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Comments (Provide reference for local requirements)
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II.F.3.d
The permittee ensured that the design volumes of SCMs take into account the
Design Volume
runoff at build out from all surfaces draining to the system.
Yes
9
Where "streets" convey stormwater, the permittee designed SCMs to be sized to
treat and control stormwater runoff from all surfaces draining to the SCM including
Yes
9
streets, driveways, and other impervious surfaces.
Comments
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Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Staff Interviewed:
Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
(Name, Title, Role)
Tom Maguire, Building Inspector
Preston Gregg, Town Engineer
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status Supporting
Doc No.
II.G.2.a
The permittee maintained a current inventory of facilities and operations owned
Facility Inventory
and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted Nc
stormwater runoff.
Comments (Note number
of facilities, typical inventory data and any facilities that are not inventoried that should be)
No inventory was available
at the time of the audit. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for establishing and maintaining an
inventory.
II.G.2.b
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally
Operation and
owned and operated facilities with the potential for generating polluted
No
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Maintenance (O&M)
stormwater runoff.
for Facilities
If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of inspections.
No
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If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance
requirements.
No
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If yes, the permittee evaluated the O&M program annually and updated it as
No
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necessary.
Comments
No O&M plan had been written at the time of the audit. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for establishing and maintaining an
O&M system.
II.G.2.c
Spill Response
The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations.
No
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Procedures
Comments
No spill response procedures were presented during the audit. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for establishing spill response
procedures.
II.G.2.d Streets,
The permittee evaluated existing and new BMPs that reduce polluted stormwater
Roads, and Public
runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and public parking lots within its
Partial
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Parking Lots
corporate limits annually.
Maintenance
If yes, the permittee evaluated the effectiveness of existing and new BMPs
based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed.
No
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Comments
The draft SWMP contains guidelines for evaluating BMPs for stormwater from Waynesville -owned streets, roads, and parking lots.
The Town has worked to develop stormwater BMPs as part of Town property development, including parks, parking lots and
greenways.
II.G.2.f
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for the stormwater
O&M for Catch
sewer system including catch basins and conveyance systems that it owns and
No
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Basins and
Conveyance Systems
maintains.
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Comments (Briefly describe O&M program)
The Town's O&M plan had not been documented or updated for the stormwater sewer system including catch basins and
conveyance systems that it owns and maintains. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for maintaining an O&M program with
documentation. The Town implements a program of regular street sweeping and storm drain maintenance.
II.G.2.g
The permittee maintained a current inventory of municipally -owned or operated
Structural
structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee's post-
No
Stormwater Controls
construction ordinance.
Comments (Describe inventory information and number of controls in inventory)
The draft SWMP contains guidelines for establishing an up to date inventory that is maintained on a regular basis.
II.G.2.h
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for municipally -
O&M for Structural
owned or maintained structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with
No
Stormwater Controls
the permittee's post -construction ordinance. If yes, then:
The O&M program specified the frequency of inspections and routine
No
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maintenance requirements.
The permittee documented inspections of all municipally -owned or maintained
structural stormwater controls.
No
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The permittee inspected all municipally -owned or maintained structural
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
No
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The permittee maintained all municipally -owned or maintained structural
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
No
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The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally -owned or
maintained structural stormwater controls.
No
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Comments
. The draft SWMP contains guidelines for establishing and maintaining an O&M program.
II.G.2.i
The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained in pesticide,
Pesticide, Herbicide
herbicide and fertilizer application management.
Yes
and Fertilizer
Application
The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained in pesticide, herbicide and
Not
Management
fertilizer application management.
Applicable
The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for
Not
applicators are followed.
Applicable
Comments
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Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
II.G.2.j
The permittee implemented an employee training program for employees involved
Staff Training
in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
Yes
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Comments
The Town subscribes to NeoGov and OSHA training programs and requires annual staff trainings and certification. The draft SWMP
contains guidelines for establishing and maintaining the staff training program.
II.G.2.k
The permittee described and implemented measures that prevent or minimize
Vehicle and
contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment
Yes
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Equipment Cleaning
cleaning.
Comments
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Staff Interviewed:
(Name, Title, Role)
Program Status:
❑X 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 Status Supporting
Doc No.
II.H.3 TMDLs Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included Choose
a description of existing programs, controls, partnerships, projects and strategies to
an item.
address impaired waters.
Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports provided Choose
a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and ---
an item.
strategies address impaired waters.
Comments
II.H.4 TMDLs
Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
Choose
an assessment of whether additional structural and/or non-structural BMPs are
---
necessary to address impaired waters.
an item.
Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
Choose
a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and
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strategies address impaired waters.
an item.
Comments
II.H.5 TMDLs
Within 36 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
Choose
a description of activities expected to occur and when activities are expected to
---
an item.
occur.
Comments
II.H.6 TMDLs
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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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Facility Name:
ublic Works
Date and Time of Site Visit:
July 25, 2019 9:30am
Facility Address:
129 Legion Drive, Waynesville, NC
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Vehicle Maintenance
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Preston Gregg, Town Engineer
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (List date and name of inspector):
N/A
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Preston Gregg
Town Engineer
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility -specific?
No
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
None
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
None
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
No
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
Yes
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP (or similar document)?
No
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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?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
No
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
Yes: Housekeeping issues in the liquids storage area.
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Housekeeping actions were implemented immediately.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
Training, regular inspections and written reports would benefit the Storm water management at the public works facility a great
deal, especially with the retirement of our Street Department and Supervisor and Public Services Director so that the new Director
and all staff can implement and maintain documentation for the program..
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Facility Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Waynesville Wastewater Treatment Plant
July 25, 2019
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
566 Walnut Trail Rd., Waynesville, NC 28785
WWTP
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Date and Entity):
N/A
Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Represent ative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Mark Jones and Jeff Evans
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility -specific?
No
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
None
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
None
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
No
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
No
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP (or similar document)?
No
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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?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
Not Evaluated
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
No
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
No
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1
Outfall ID Number:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
July 25, 2019
None Given
Outfall Location:
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
404 Russ Avenue
Pipe and asphalt channel
Receiving Water:
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
None
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
None
Days Since Last Rainfall:
Inches:
Not evaluated Richland Creek
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Elizabeth Teague, Development Services Director
Observations
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector
receive? How often?
None
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about illicit
discharge indicators and investigations?
Yes
Inspection Procedures
Does the inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
No
Does the inspector's process include taking photos?
No
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious potential illicit discharge
indicators or maintenance issues? If so, what were they?
No
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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)?
No
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Yes. Permit compliance.
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 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. 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: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1
Site Name:
Inglc
Date and Time of Site Visit:
July 25, 2019
Site Address:
201 Barber Blvd., Waynesville, NC 28786
SCM Type:
Dry detention basin
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
None
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Preston Gregg
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
None
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?
A basin design plan was available, but no O&M Plan.
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Not evaluated by the MS4 inspector.
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
None
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post -construction site runoff controls?
No
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?
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the site's operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections?
No
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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?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Not evaluated
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
None
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
N/A
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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MS4 Permit Audit Report
Waynesville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000501
APPENDIX A: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Permit
Contract with Belle Engineering
Contract with HWA
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MS4 Permit Audit Report
Waynesville, NC: NPDES Permit No. NCS000501
APPENDIX B: PHOTOGRAPH LOG
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