NCS000417_RANLO MS4 AUDIT REPORT_20200810

MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT
Town of Ranlo, NORTH CAROLINA
1624 Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
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

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NCS000417 Ranlo MS4 Audit 20200804

AuditDetails..................................................................................................................................................I
PermitteeInformation..................................................................................................................................2
Listof Supporting Documents.......................................................................................................................3
Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment...........................................................................4
PublicEducation and Outreach.....................................................................................................................7
Public Involvement and Participation...........................................................................................................8
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination(IDDE)........................................................................................9
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations.................................................11
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1.............................................................................................13
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2.............................................................................................14
Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1......................................................................................................15
Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No.1............................................16
AppendixA: Photos.................................................................................................................................................17
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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NCS000417 Ranlo MS4 Audit 20200804

Audit ID Number: Audit Date(s):
NCSO00417_Ranio MS4 Audit_20200804 August 4, 2020
Minimum Control Measures Evaluated:
® Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
® Public Education & Outreach
• Public Involvement & Participation
• Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls — No delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls — Delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program'
❑ Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
i• Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
❑ Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Field Site Visits:
® Municipal Facilities. Number visited: 2
M MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: 1
❑ Construction Sites. Number visited: Choose an item.
* Post -Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: 1
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an itern.
Inspector(s) Conducting Audit
Name.; Title Or�arrization
Isaiah Reed, Environmental Specialist NCDEQ
Lily Kay, Environmental Specialist NCDEQ
Audit Report Author: Date:
Signature
Audit Report Author: Date
Signature
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Permittee Information
MS4 Permittee Name: Permit Effective Date: Permit Expiration Date:
Town of Ranlo 2/20/2017 2/19/2022
Mailing Address:
1624 Spencer Mountain Road
Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit:
None
Co-permittee(s), if applicable:
None
Permit Owner of Record:
Charles L. Graham
Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Audit
Name, Title
Organization
Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator
Gaston County Natural Resources
Jon Boerger, Natural Resources
Conservationist
Gaston County Natural Resources
Johnny Denton, Consulting Engineer
Diamond Engineering
Jason Green, Public Works Director
Town of Ranlo
Jonathan Blanton, Town Manager
Town of Ranlo
Corey Correll, Parks and Rec Director
Town of Ranlo
NIS4 Receiving Waters
Waterbodv
Classification
Impairments
Burton Branch
C
None known of
Housers Branch
C
None known of
Long Creek
C
None known of
Tributary of Housers Branch
C
None known of
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List of Supporting Documents
Item
Document Title
When Provided
Number
(Prior to/During/After)
1
Interlocal Agreement with Gaston County
During
2
2019 Annual Report
Prior to
3
Outreach Flyer
During
4
Regional Stormwater Partnership Information
During
5
Outfalls Map
During
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' •gram Implementation,Documentation
Staff Interviewed:
Jonathan Blanton, Town Manager
(Name, Title, Role)
Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator
Johnny Denton, Consulting Engineer
Jon Boerger, Natural Resources Conservationist
Jason Green, Public Works Director
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status supporting
Doc No.
ILA.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. No ---
Funding
The Stormwater Plan identifies a specific position(s) responsible for the overall
coordination, implementation, and revision to the Plan.
No
---
Responsibilities for all components of the Stormwater Plan are documented and
positionassignments provided.
No
--'
The permittee is current on payment of invoiced administering and compliance
monitoring fees (see stormwater e-payments on DEMLR MS4 web page).
Yes
---
No Stormwater Management Plan has been submitted or created.
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
Not
applicable water quality standard?
Reviewed
--
If yes, did the permittee expand or better tailor its BMPs accordingly to address
Not
the non -attainment?
Applicable
-"-
No impacts to water quality standards are known.
II.A.3
Keeping the
The permittee kept the Stormwater Plan up to date.
No
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Stormwater Plan
Up to Date
The permittee notified DEMLR of any updates to the Stormwater Plan.
No
---
No Stormwater Management Plan has been maintained or created.
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.
Online materials do not include all information required by the permit.
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Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
mwater Plan
Did DEMLR require a modification to the Stormwater Plan?
7
Not
--
r11.A.3&lI.A.5
ifications
Applicable
If yes, did the permittee complete the modifications in accordance with the
_
Not
established deadline?
Applicable
-"
No SWMP has been submitted.
II.A.6 Sharing
Responsibility
Are any control measures implemented by an entity other than the permittee?
Yes
1
If yes, is there a written agreement in place?
Yes
1
Gaston County is contracted to implement Post Construction and Construction Stormwater.
The permittee maintained written procedures for implementing the six minimum
Written
Written
control measures.
No
""
Procedures
Written procedures identified specific action steps, schedules, resources and
responsibilities for implementing the six minimum measures.
No
---
No Written procedures have been maintained.
111_A
The permittee maintained documentation of all program components including, but
Program
not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs,
No
---
Documentation
implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions etc., on file for a period of five years.
Program Components have not been documented.
III_B
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.
Partial
2
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
Na
---
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
Partial
2
Stormwater Plan.
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Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
5. An assessment of compliance with the permit, information on the
establishment of appropriate legal authorities, inspections, and enforcement No
actions.
2019 Annual report includes some information but does not meet permit requirements.
IV.B`
Annual Reporting The Annual Reports document the following:
1. A summary of past year activities, including where applicable, specific
No
quantities achieved and summaries of enforcement actions. ""-
:::]:
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. Partial 2
2019 Annual Report includes some information but does not meet permit requirements.
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Public• and Outreach
Staff Interviewed:
Jonathan Blanton, Town Manager
(Name, Title, Role)
Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator
Johnny Denton, Consulting Engineer
Jon Boerger, Natural Resources Conservationist
Jason Green, Public Work Director
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status Supporting
Doc No.
II.B.2.a
Goals and
The permittee defined goals and objectives of the Local Public Education and
Objectives
Outreach Program based on community wide issues. No --"
No defined goals for Outreach prior to audit.
II.B.2.b
The permittee maintained a description of the target pollutants and/or stressors and
Target Pollutants
likely sources.
No
---
No Outreach program has been maintained.
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
___
No description of target audiences has been maintained.
II.8.2.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
No
---
Commercial Issues
their education/outreach program.
No description has been maintained.
II.B.2.e
Informational
The permittee promoted and maintained an internet web site designed to convey the
Web Site
program's message.
Partial
Webs
Townofranlo.org
i1.B.2.f
Public Education
The permittee distributed stormwater educational material to appropriate target
Materials
groups.
Partial
3
A brochure was sent out in 2019.
II.B.2.>;
The permittee promoted and maintained a stormwater hotline/helpline for the
Hotline/Help Line
purpose of public education and outreach.
No
No Hotline has been maintained for Public Education and Outreach.
II.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
No
_
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.
The Outreach efforts are limited to 2019 and includes a utility bill insert.
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Public Involvement
and Participation
Staff Interviewed:
Jonathan Blanton, Town Manager
(Name, Title, Role) `
Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator
Johnny Denton, Consulting Engineer
Jon Boerger, Natural Resources Conservationist
Jason Green, Public Work Director
Permit Citation
Program Requirement Status supporting
Doc No.
II.C.2a Volunteer
Community
The permittee included and promoted volunteer opportunities designed to promote
Involvement
No ---
ongoing citizen participation.
Program
II.C.2b
Mechanism for
The permittee provided and promoted a mechanism for public involvement that
Public
provides for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
No
---
Involvement
II.C.2.c
The permittee promoted and maintained a hotline/helpline for the purpose of public
Hotline/Help Line
involvement and participation.
No
---
No Public Involvement program has been maintained or implemented.
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Staff Interviewed:
Jonathan Blanton, Town Manager
(Name, Title,
Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator
Role)
Johnny Denton, Consulting Engineer
Jon Boerger, Natural Resources Conservationist
Jason Green, Public Work 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
---
No Written IDDE Program has been maintained.
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 M54.
No
---
Legal Authorities
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
Not
[Permit Part I.D]
Applicable
No Stormwater Ordinance has been adopted and implemented.
II.D.2.c
Storm Sewer
The permittee maintained a current map showing major outfalls and receiving
System Map
streams.
No
---
A map is present but has not been updated and does not include all information required by the permit.
II.D.2.d
Dry Weather Flow
The permittee maintained a program for conducting dry weather flow field
Program
observations in accordance with written procedures.
No
No Dry weather flow field observation program has been documented.
II.D.2.e
Investigation
The permittee maintained written procedures for conducting investigations of
Procedures
identified illicit discharges.
No
---
No written program has been maintained for 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
Not
---
Applicable
2. The results of the investigation
Not
---
Applicable
3. Any follow-up of the investigation
Not
Applicable
---
4. The date the investigation was closed
Not
---
Applicable
No Illicit discharge reports documented.
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
Employee
TrainiThe permittee implemented and documented a training program for appropriate
Training
ng
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.
The permittee has not provided training for municipal staff on IDDE.
II.D2.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.
Partial
3
II.D.2.1
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
---
No written procedure for reporting IDDE has been maintained.
II.Q.2.1
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
initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
No
---
No tracking mechanism has been created for issuances of NOVs.
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Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Staff Interviewed: Jonathan Blanton, Town Manager
(Name, Title, Role) Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator
Johnny Denton, Consulting Engineer
Jon Boerger, Natural Resources Conservationist
Jason Green, Public Work Director
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 No -
stormwater runoff.
A current inventory has not been maintained.
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
---
Maintenance (O&M)
stormwater runoff.
for Facilities
If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of inspections.
Not
---
Applicable
If yes, the O&M program specifies the frequency of routine maintenance
Not
requirements.
Applicable
If yes, the permittee evaluated the O&M program annually and updated it as
Not
necessary.
Applicable
---
No written O&M Plan has been created and documented.
II.G.2.c
Spill Response
The permittee had written spill response procedures for municipal operations.
No
---
Procedures
No Written Spill response procedures have been maintained.
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
No
---
Parking Lots
corporate limits annually.
Maintenance
If yes, the permittee evaluated the effectiveness of existing and new BMPs
Not
based on cost and the estimated quantity of pollutants removed.
Applicable
No annual evaluation
has been documented.
II.G.2.f
O&M for Catch
The permittee maintained and implemented an O&M program for the stormwater
Basins and
sewer system including catch basins and conveyance systems that it owns and
No
---
Conveyance Systems
maintains.
No O&M plan is available at the time of the inspection.
II.G.2.e
The permittee maintained a current inventory of municipally -owned or operated
Structural
structural stormwater controls installed for compliance with the permittee's post-
Partial
5
Stormwater Controls
construction ordinance.
The town does not own any Structural Control Measures.
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Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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
Not
maintenance requirements.
Applicable
-�-
The permittee documented inspections of all municipally -owned or maintained
Not
structural stormwater controls.
Applicable--
The permittee inspected all municipally -owned or maintained structural
Not
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
Applicable
The permittee maintained all municipally -owned or maintained structural
Not
stormwater controls in accordance with the schedule developed by permittee.
Applicable
---
The permittee documented maintenance of all municipally -owned or
Not
maintained structural stormwater controls.
Applicable
NoO&M Plan has been maintained for Municipally owned SCMs. .
II.G.2.1
Pesticide, Herbicide
The permittee ensured municipal employees are properly trained in pesticide,
and Fertilizer
herbicide and fertilizer application management.
No
Application `
The permittee ensured contractors are properly trained in pesticide, herbicide and
Management
fertilizer application management.
No
The permittee ensured all permits, certifications, and other measures for
applicators are followed.
No
No training provided for pesticide and herbicide application.
II.G.2.1
Staff Training
The permittee implemented an employee trainin
p pg program for employees involved
in implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
No
No training has been regularly implemented.
Il.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
No
---
Equipment Cleaning
cleaning.
No written plan including measures utilized to reduce or prevent SW.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Facility Name: Date and Time of Site Visit:
Public Works August 4, 2020
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
120 Duff Street
Public Works
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (List date and name of inspector):
Jason Green
None
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Jason Green Public Works Director.
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 M54 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
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
No
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?
Yes
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?
N/A
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2
Facility Name: Date and Time of Site Visit:
Composting Location August 4, 2020
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
Duff Street
Composting and staging yard
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Date and Entity):
Jason Green
None
Name(s) and Title(s) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Name
Title
Jason Green Public Works Director
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
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
No
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
Yes. The storage of appliances and other material represented a possible source of polluted stormwater runoff.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
Yes
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
Yes. Relocation or covering of appliance dumpster.
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Not specified.
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1
Outfall ID Number: Date and Time of Site Visit:
None given August 4, 2020
Outfall Location:
Outfall Description (Pipe Material/Diameter, Culvert, etc.):
Joselynn Drive
Concrete
Receiving Water:
Is Flow Present? If So, Describe (Color, Approximate Flow Rate,
Housers Branch
Sheen, Odor, Floatables/Debris, etc.):
None
Most Recent Outfall Inspection/Screening (Date):
None
Days Since Last Rainfall:
Inches:
Not evaluated
N/A
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Jason Green, Public Works 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
Inspection Results
Did the outfall inspection result in any work orders or maintenance requests? If so, for what issue(s)?
Yes. Removal of Silt fence.
Will a follow-up outfall inspection be conducted? If so, for what reason?
Yes. Routine.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1
Site Name: Date and Time of Site Visit:
H&H Sand Filter August 4, 2020
Site Address:
SCM Type:
Boulder Court
Sand Filter
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
July 30, 2020 Gaston County
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
Joseph Alm, Stormwater Administrator
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the
Site Visit:
Name
Title
None
Observations
Site Documentation
Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Not Reviewed.
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Yes
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Not Reviewed
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post -construction site runoff controls?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post -construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M
requirements, etc.)?
Yes
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Yes. Inspection form. Not filled out during Audit, but documented.
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?
Yes
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?
Yes
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
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APPENDIX A: Photos
Dumpster located at Composting facility.
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Storage of garbage trucks at composting facility.
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Storage of materials at composting facility.
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