NCS000478_Laurel Park Draft SWMP v2_20210120

Draft Stormwater Management Plan
Town of Laurel Park
NCS000478

January 20, 2021

Table of Contents

PART 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1

PART 2: CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 2

PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping ................................................................................................................. 3
3.3 Receiving Waters .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 MS4 Interconnection ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) ....................................................................................... 5
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat ............................................................ 7
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges ....................................................................................................... 8
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges ......................................................................................................... 8
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources ....................................................................................................... 9

PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ................................... 13
4.1 Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Program Funding and Budget ..................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Shared Responsibility ................................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Co-Permittees .............................................................................................................................. 16
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration .......................................................................... 16

PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM ......................................................... 16

PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ........................................... 18

PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM .............................. 24

PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ................................................... 27

PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ........................................ 36

PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ...................... 40

List of Tables

Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which
the Town of Laurel Park will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water
Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent
practicable.

This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the Town of Laurel Park will
develop, implement, enforce, evaluate, and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with
the MS4 Permit number NCS000478, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with
the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the Town of Laurel Park and located
within the corporate limits of the Town of Laurel Park.

In preparing this SWMP, the Town of Laurel Park has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements to
develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community’s needs, address local water
quality issues, and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWMP will
be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains
continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the community’s needs.

Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along
with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the permit and become
enforceable parts of the permit.

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PART 2: CERTIFICATION

By my signature below I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.

I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.

I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceab le part of the NPDES MS4
Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit
compliance and enforcement authority.

☐ I am a ranking elected official.
☒ I am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
☐ I am a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made
in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check one):
☐ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
☐ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.

Signature:

Print
Name:

Christopher Todd
Title: Town Manager

Signed this _January 20, of 2021.

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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION

3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the Town of Laurel Park, including all regulated
activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate
limits of the Town of Laurel Park as of the date of this document.

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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes outfalls located within the Town of Laurel Park. In the future the
Town will be adding the following elements to the map: pipe locations, flow direction, inverts, ditches,
inlets, catch basins, manholes outfall, sizes, and conditions (Reference BMP 19). The Town of Laurel
Park has a historic count of 14 major outfalls per the GIS layer created; however, it is not certain that all
of these are major per the definition provided below. The Town will be verifying all elements as
mentioned above in the completion of BMP 19.
The Town of Laurel Park has a historic count of 333 outfalls per the GIS layer created; however, it is not
certain that all of these are major per the definition provided below. The town believes to have 13 major
outfalls. The Town will be verifying all elements as mentioned above in the completion of BMP 19.

Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 95 %
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 13 total

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*An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly
into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major
outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned
areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres.

3.3 Receiving Waters
The Town of Laurel Park MS4 is located within the French Broad River Basin and discharges directly
into receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are
compiled from the following NCDEQ sources:

o Waterbody Classification Map
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List

Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name Stream
Index / AU
Number
Water
Quality
Classification
303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
of Interest
Shaw Creek 6-50 WS-IV n/a
Echo Lake and Briar Lake 6-50-1 WS-IV n/a
Brightwater Branch 6-50-2 WS-IV, B n/a
Finley Creek 6-55-6-1-1 B n/a
North Fork Big Willow Creek 6-46-2 C; Tr n/a
Tony’s Creek 6-55-6-2 B n/a
Wash Creek 6-55-7 B n/a

3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The Town of Laurel Park MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges
to the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above.

3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map
and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling & Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates
whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed
directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4 and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program
has been implemented to address the WLA. Outreach education and stream cleanup help with the
reduction of waste load allocation within approved TMDL municipalities.

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Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Water Body Name TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern Stormwater
Waste
Load
Allocation
(Y/N)
Water
Quality
Recovery
Program
(Y/N)
N/A N/A N N

3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the
regulated MS4 urbanized area, as determined by a review of the Endangered and Threatened Species and
Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believed to or known to occur
in North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Of those species listed, Table 4
summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their
habitat.

A description of Federal Listing Status codes is found below:

• BGPA: Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
• T (S/A): threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of
appearance with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are
not biologically endangered or threatened.
• T: “threatened”. A species likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout
all or a significant portion of its range.
• E: “endangered”. A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its
range
• ARS: at-risk species. Species that are petitioned, candidates, or proposed for listing under the
Endangered Species Act.
• FSC: federal species of concern. Informal term. It is not defined in the federal Endangered
Species Act. In North Carolina, the Asheville and Raleigh Field Offices of the US Fish and
Wildlife Service define Federal Species of Concern as those species that appear to be in decline
or otherwise in need of conservation and are under consideration for listing or for which there is
insufficient information to support listing at this time.

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Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name Common name Species Group Federal Listing
Status
Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald eagle Vertebrate BGPA
Glyptemys muhlenbergii Bog turtle Vertebrate T (S/A)
Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus Carolina northern flying
squirrel
Vertebrate E
Myotis leibii Eastern small-footed bat Vertebrate ARS
Myotis grisescens Gray bat Vertebrate E
Aneides aeneus Green salamander Vertebrate ARS
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis Hellbender Vertebrate ARS
Myotis septentrionalis Northern long-eared bat Vertebrate T
Desmognathus wrighti Pygmy salamander Vertebrate FSC
Sphyrapicus varius appalachiensis Yellow-bellied sapsucker
(Southern Appalachian
population)
Vertebrate FSC
Alasmidonta raveneliana Appalachian elktoe Invertebrate E
Cambarus reburrus French Broad crayfish Invertebrate FSC
Bombus affinis Rusty-patched bumble bee Invertebrate E
Lasmigona holstonia Tennessee heelsplitter Invertebrate ARS
Packera millefolium Divided-leaf ragwort Vascular Plant FSC
Sagittaria fasciculata Bunched arrowhead Vascular Plant E
Juglans cinerea Butternut Vascular Plant FSC
Carex communis var. amplisquama Fort Mountain sedge Vascular Plant FSC
Lysimachia fraseri Fraser's loosestrife Vascular Plant FSC
Hexastylis rhombiformis French Broad heartleaf Vascular Plant FSC
Lilium grayi Gray's lily Vascular Plant FSC
Marshallia grandiflora Large-flowered barbara's-
buttons
Vascular Plant FSC
Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii Mountain sweet
pitcherplant
Vascular Plant E
Juncus caesariensis New Jersey rush Vascular Plant FSC
Isotria medeoloides Small whorled pogonia Vascular Plant T
Sarracenia purpurea var. montana Southern appalachian
purple pitcherplant
Vascular Plant ARS
Helonias bullata Swamp pink Vascular Plant T
Platanthera integrilabia White fringeless orchid Vascular Plant T

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3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The Town of Laurel Park MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold
NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Active NPDES Stormwater
Permit List and/or Active Stormwater Permits Map.

Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number Facility Name
N/A N/A

3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the Town of Laurel Park
as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not
significantly impact water quality. The Town of Laurel Park has evaluated residential and charity car
washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts.

Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this
SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the
Town of Laurel Park.

Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly
into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do
contain detergents have been evaluated by the Town of Laurel Park to determine whether they may
significantly impact water quality. The Town of Laurel Park will address the possibility of the below
mentioned water quality impacts through public education and good housekeeping, as outlined in Part 5,
BMP 3-7, and Part 10 BMP 45-47, 49, 53, 54, 56, 57 and 61 with a focus on the training of good
housekeeping practices.

Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge Water Quality Impacts
Waterline and fire hydrant flushing Incidental
Landscape irrigation Incidental
Diverted stream flows Incidental
Rising groundwater Incidental
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Incidental
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater Incidental
Uncontaminated potable water sources Incidental
Foundation drains Incidental

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Air conditioning condensate Incidental
Irrigation waters Incidental
Springs Incidental
Water from crawl space pumps Incidental
Footing drains Incidental
Lawn watering Incidental
Residential and charity car washing Possible
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Incidental
Street wash water Possible
Flows from firefighting activities Incidental

3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the Town of Laurel Park is not aware of other
significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area.

Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the
likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant and identifies the associated
SWMP program(s) that address each. In addition, the Town of Laurel Park has evaluated schools,
homeowners, and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts.

Some target pollutants and sources pose a greater threat to water quality than others. For example, the
Town of Laurel Park does not have many charitable car wash events, therefore, grey water runoff is not as
pertinent of an issue. However, sediment runoff from construction site is a more common issue facing the
Town. Further differences in the threat level of types of target pollutants are discussed below.

Litter: Illegal dumping has occurred and been noted by code enforcement officers within the Town.
Cases of both illegal construction waste dumping and general residential or school dumping have been
noted by code enforcement officers. This litter poses a threat to both our water bodies and the MS4
infrastructure, as the litter can create clogs and backups that damage the pipelines leading back to the
stream. Some litter even poses a threat to groundwater if chemical leaching or breakdown of components
into heavy metals occurs due to weathering of the litter. The dumping has been found typically roadside
but also in secluded urban areas. Illegal dumping cases are rare in the Town of Laurel Park and poses a
minimal threat in comparison to other pollutant sources.
Sediment: Previously installed erosion control measure has been removed or fallen
Sediment buildup is largely attributed to mismanaged construction sites with fallen or incorrectly installed
sediment fences. It has been noticed in both reports from citizens and by code enforcement officers that
there are several cases of construction sites not maintaining their erosion control fences during work. This
has led to sediment buildup near storm drains, onto downslope private properties, and in some cases
causing water to build up in nearby properties as the sediment is limiting the drain's ability to remove

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runoff. In all cases, code enforcement has responded and had the issue solved, but even being down for a
short time can prove to have significant effects. Erosion control fences are required for sediment control
permits during construction by the DEQ throughout the entire construction process. Sediment from
construction sites is the most pertinent threat to water quality in Laurel Park. The Town of Laurel Park
works with Henderson County to monitor construction sites to minimize the amount of erosion.
Gray Water: Residential, Charity, and Municipal Car Washes
Residential, charity, and municipal car washes allow for soaps or waxes to enter the storm drain when
vehicles are not being cleaned in the correct areas (such as vegetated patches or in areas that do not have
storm drains). This allows for toxic contaminants to enter our waterways via the storm drain system.
There are very few cases of residential, charity or municipal car washes in the Town. Therefore, this is an
unlikely source of pollution. However, education and information are provided to residents about how to
safely conduct car washes to reduce gray water.
Fats Oils and Grease: Health Department has noted cases where restaurants do not empty or
own/rent grease traps for appropriate removal.
The Health Department has reported restaurants in Laurel Park not maintaining grease traps. This has led
to cases of the restaurants allowing the grease to drip onto nearby impermeable surfaces – which would
eventually lead to water quality issues. Overflow from a lack of maintenance or throwing out the grease
with general waste contributes to this problem. This is a health violation since the grease poses a physical
risk, but it also can impair water bodies with an influx of water-insoluble grease going down the storm
drain. There are very few restaurants in the Town for this to be an issue. Town Code Enforcement and
Henderson County Health Department do monitor the restaurants, but there are few cases. For this reason,
fats, oils, and grease are a lower threat to water quality.
Underground storage tanks: Storage devices installed below ground that contain hazardous
materials/waste.
These tanks can contain gasoline, fuels such as propane, industrial chemicals/oils, and most often human
waste in areas not directly connected to the sanitary sewer. Any underground storage tank must be well
maintained/monitored, and correctly installed due to the risk of them leaking. The leaks can cause
whatever chemical the tank is storing to leak into the ground, harming the soil, groundwater/water table,
and even surface waters as they are being fed from groundwater. If fuel or industrial chemical tank is
leaking, the chemical will leach into the soil – leading to toxic soil, contaminated groundwater, and
possibly impairing a stream/water body. If a septic tank is leaking, it can overwhelm the natural processes
of the soil (infiltration) leading to nutrient overload in streams fed by groundwater, or allowing pathogens
to enter, increasing the risk of disease. There are no 303(d) designated fecal coliform impaired streams
currently in the Town of Laurel Park. However, if there is ever an issue with underground storage tanks,
this can impact stream quality and potentially cause a 303(d)-stream designation. Currently, underground
tanks are not a pollution issue. However, septic systems and aging infrastructure could potentially pose a
threat to water quality in the future. The Town takes this potential threat seriously and will monitor
underground storage tanks.
Illicit discharges: Originate from a variety of sources, with an equally varied number of effects
depending on the chemical that is released.

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Typically, illicit discharges come from businesses, residents, or municipal facilities that dump chemicals
into storm drains either incidentally due to a lack of IDDE education or general carelessness. These
chemicals can vary greatly and can include grease, oils, chemicals, cleaning solutions, paints, metals, etc.
This is a recognized problem and regular inspections, and education of Town staff is used to minimize
IDDE in Laurel Park. As mentioned, there are no 303(d) streams from causes related to substances or
attributions given to unclean discharges into the streams; however, this is an issue the Town continually
monitors if a problem does occur.
Illegal dumping: When residents, businesses, or municipal employees dump waste randomly in
non-permitted dumping areas.
This waste can widely vary, causing a variety of problems. For example, citizens dumping televisions on
the side of the road to avoid dumping fees, which allows for the metals or chemicals inside the tv to leach
out as stormwater passes it (mercury, lead, and other metals). It can be a case of businesses dumping
waste in watershed areas where runoff passes through the waste, either carrying it or residuals of the
waste into water bodies. It can also be a case of graders dumping sediment into areas without the correct
allowances/precautions. The debris and chemicals accumulate over time and lead to chemical
impairments, pH issues, turbidity impairments, or debris entering the stream/MS4 system.
Improper disposal of waste:
Improper disposal of waste is problematic because it allows chemicals, or difficult to manage waste, to
enter the environment in ways that may be hard to track. For example, not giving a car battery to the
correct waste management facility can allow for battery acid and lead to enter the soil which
drains/collects in the groundwater. This problem has been noticed by municipal waste managers and is
difficult to track as often the improper disposal waste is mixed in with the standard refuse. Other
examples include grease going down sinks clogging MS4 systems, chemicals from batteries leaching into
the groundwater, oil from oil changes not going to the correct facility, etc. Henderson County provides a
facility where residents can properly dispose of materials.

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Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target
Pollutant(s)
Likely Source(s)/Target
Audience(s)
SWMP Program Addressing Target
Pollutant(s)/Audience(s)
Threat Level
Litter Residents, Businesses,
Schools
Public Education & Outreach
Public Participation
Low
Sediment Construction Activity Public Education & Outreach,
Construction Program
Post-construction Program
High
Gray water Residential Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach

Low
Fats, Oils, and
Grease
Businesses (Restaurants) Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Low/Medium
Underground
Storage Tanks
Business and Residents Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Low/Medium
Illicit
Discharges
General Public,
Businesses, Municipal
Employees
Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Good Housekeeping
Low
Illegal
Dumping and
Improper
Disposal of
Waste
General Public,
Businesses, Municipal
Employees
Illicit Discharge
Public Education & Outreach
Good Housekeeping
Low

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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Organizational Structure
The Town of Laurel Park staff will use all departments to coordinate Stormwater Management Plan
efforts, to ensure the Town is facilitating Best Management Practices to protect water quality. Primary
responsibilities will be held within the office of the Town Manager and Public Works Departments. The
rest of the Town of Laurel Park staff will be training to handle internal procedures and report action/s to
the appropriate staff. While the Town Manager and Public Works Director are primarily responsible for
most of the SWMP components, tasks will be delegated to the Management Technician and other Public
Works staff as needed.

Laurel Park Town Council
Mayor Carey O’Cain
Commissioners (4)
Town Manager
Christopher Todd
Police Department
Bobbie Trotter,
Chief

8 Full Time
9 Reserve
Town Administration
Tamara Amin,
Town Clerk
Public Works
Andrew Griffin,
Public Works Director

8 Full Time
3 Full Time

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Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department
Stormwater Program
Administration
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
SWMP Management Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Public Education &
Outreach
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Public Involvement &
Participation
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Illicit Discharge
Detection &
Elimination
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Construction Site
Runoff Control
N/A N/A NCDEQ – Asheville
Regional Office
Post-Construction
Stormwater
Management
Project Engineer Natalie Berry Henderson County
Pollution
Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Municipal Facilities
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Spill Response Program Public Works Director Andrew Griffin Town of Laurel Park
MS4 Operation &
Maintenance Program
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Municipal SCM
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Fertilizer Management
Program
Public Works Director Andrew Griffin Town of Laurel Park

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Vehicle & Equipment
Cleaning Program
Public Works Director Andrew Griffin Town of Laurel Park
Pavement Management
Program
Public Works Director Andrew Griffin Town of Laurel Park
Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL)
Requirements
Town Manager Christopher Todd Town of Laurel Park

4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the Town of Laurel Park shall maintain adequate funding and
staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the
NPDES MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed
by the Division annually.

The town provides $6,000.00 in direct funds for the operation of not capital stormwater projects.
Additionally, there is another approximately $50,000.00 annually for capital projects related to
stormwater and stormwater drainage.

Any fees charged to the development community for BMP Inspections, Plan Review and other associated
fees will help offset the cost. The Town implemented a $5 monthly stormwater fee that is collected by the
Town through utility bills. The goal for the funds collected is to support the stormwater program through
mapping outfalls, stream repairs, and other water quality efforts.

More detailed funding and budgeting information will be provided in future annual reports.

4.3 Shared Responsibility
The Town of Laurel Park will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control
measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The
Town of Laurel Park remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit
obligation and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the Town of Laurel Park nor the other
entity fully performs the permit obligation. Table 9 below summarizes who will be implementing the
component, what the component program is called, the specific SWMP BMP or permit requirement that
is being met by the shared responsibility, and whether a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place.

Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or
Permit Requirement Implementing Entity & Program Name
Legal
Agreement
(Y/N)
Construction Site Runoff
Control Program
Henderson County N/A
Post-Construction Site
Runoff Control Program
Henderson County Y

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4.4 Co-Permittees
No other entities are applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number NCS000478
for the Town of Laurel Park. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-permittee.

Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4
Name
Contact Person Phone & E-Mail Interlocal
Agreement
(Y/N)
N/A N/A N/A N/A

4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The Town of Laurel Park will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for
the administration of the Stormwater Management Program.

Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit
Ref.
2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self-Assessment
Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually.
Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent
of the Stormwater Program. The self-assessment reporting period is the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
1. Annual Self-Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of
SWMP implementation,
suitability of SWMP
commitments, and any proposed
changes to the SWMP utilizing
the NCDEQ Annual Self-
Assessment Template.
1. Prepare, certify, and
submit the Annual Self-
Assessment to NCDEQ
prior to August 31 each
year.
1. Annually for Permit
Years 1 – 4

1. Annual Self-
Assessment received by
NCDEQ no later than
August 31 each year.
Permit
Ref.
1.6: Permit Renewal Application
Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the
NPDES MS4 permit.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
2. Permit Renewal Application

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Audit stormwater program
implementation for compliance
with the permit and approved
SWMP and utilize the results to
prepare and submit a permit
renewal application package.
1. Participate in an
NPDES MS4 Permit
Compliance Audit, as
scheduled and performed
by EPA or NCDEQ.
1. TBD – Typically
Permit Year 4

1. N/A
2. Self-audit and
document any
stormwater program
components not audited
by EPA or NCDEQ
utilizing the DEQ Audit
Template.
2. Permit Year 5

2. Submit Self-Audit to
DEMLR (a required
component of permit
renewal application
package).
3. Certify and submit the
stormwater permit
renewal application
(NOI, Self-Audit, and
Draft SWMP for the next
5-year permit cycle).
3. Permit Year 5

3. Permit renewal
application package
received by DEQ at least
180 days prior to permit
expiration.

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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Town of Laurel Park will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute
educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of
stormwater discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater
runoff.

The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by
the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the Town of
Laurel Park is required to inform businesses and the public of the hazards associated with illicit
discharges, illegal dumping, and improper disposal of waste.

Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s)
Litter Residents, Businesses, Schools
Sediment Construction Activity
Gray water Residential
Fats, Oils, and Grease Businesses (Restaurants)
Underground Storage Tanks Businesses and Residents
Chemicals Industrial, Business and Residential
Illicit Discharges General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Illegal Dumping General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees
Improper Disposal of Waste General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees

The Town of Laurel Park will manage, implement, and report the following public education and
outreach BMPs.

Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit
Ref.
3.2: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach Program to
share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of
stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The
permittee shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those elements
implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
3. Stormwater Fliers

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The stormwater administrator will
distribute fliers to Town
residences, municipal employees,
businesses, and industrial
facilities through stormwater
events. Five topics will be
addressed over the term of the
permit: general stormwater
awareness, illicit discharges,
illegal dumping, chemicals, and
proper disposal of waste.

Post fliers on website and
information in newsletter as a
COVID friendly option.

1. Develop and
distribute
fliers at Town
events to
create
stormwater
awareness.
1. Permit Year 1

1.-5. Document and
report the topic and
number of flyers
distributed at each
event.
2. Develop and
distribute a
flier for illicit
discharges.
2. Permit Year 2

3. Develop and
distribute a
flier for illegal
dumping.
3. Permit Year 3

4. Develop and
distribute
fliers for
chemical
awareness.
4. Permit Year 4
5. Develop and
distribute
fliers for
proper waste
disposal.
5. Permit Year 5

4. Public Event Outreach
Provide stormwater educational
information to the public at
community events. Utilize
technology like Zoom to provide
a safe method of public outreach.
1. Staff will have a
booth at community
events to disperse
stormwater outreach
materials using
interactive educational
games and activities.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of events
held/attended;
Number of attendees;
Number of materials
handed out.
5. Local Civic Organizations
Provide stormwater educational
information to local civic
organizations at regular meetings
and events. Utilize Zoom to
present at civic meetings.
1. Staff will conduct
presentations to
disperse stormwater
outreach materials
using interactive
educational games and
activities.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of events
held/attended;
Number of attendees;
Number of materials
handed out.
6. Printed Materials

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Staff will design new printed
materials for target audiences to
aid stormwater education and
upon completion begin
distribution.

Post fliers and materials online in
response to COVID pandemic.
1. Staff will create
printed material for
local government
distribution addressing
illicit discharge and
stormwater best
practices.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Number of new
materials created for
addressing illicit
discharge and
stormwater best
practices.
2. Staff will distribute
printed materials at
events, school
presentations, and
have them on display
for public acquisition
in Government
buildings. Digital
educational
information/
opportunities.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of materials
distributed.
7. Local Businesses
Provide stormwater educational
information to local business at
regular meetings and events.

Meet with business owners either
virtually or in person to provide
education and materials.
1. Staff will conduct a
meeting to disperse
stormwater outreach
materials through the
use of interactive
educational games and
activities.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of events
held/attended;
Number of attendees;
Number of materials
handed out.
8. Evaluate Pollutants Sources and Audiences
Evaluate the target pollutants,
sources, and associated target
audiences likely to have
significant stormwater impacts
and why they were selected.

1. Evaluate the
following target
pollutants: litter,
sediment, gray water,
fats, oils, grease,
animal operations,
underground storage
tanks, superfund sites,
chemicals, illicit
discharges, illegal
dumping, and
improper disposal of
waste.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. - 2. Evaluate and
document number of
current and new target
pollutants, sources,
and audiences by
identifying them in the
annual report and
update the plan (when
necessary). through
GIS data and mapping
tools.

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2. Evaluate the
following target
audiences: residents,
businesses, schools,
construction activity,
commercial, farms,
industrial,
development
community, general
public, and municipal
employees.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5
(FY19/20 – FY23/24)
9. Evaluate Public Education and Outreach BMPs.
Evaluate the successful
components of outreach through
interest and feedback.
1. Administer a
random survey to
Town residents,
businesses, schools,
construction activity,
commercial, farms,
industrial,
development
community, general
public, and municipal
employees.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
responses received to
determine if current
efforts are beneficial to
the public education
and outreach program.
Permit
Ref.
2.1.7 and 3.2.3: Web Site
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program’s message and provide online materials
including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory
mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10. Website
Maintain the already established
website designed to convey the
program’s message.

1. Maintain and update
stormwater program
information on the
existing municipal
website.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of times
website material is
updated per year; what
changes were made.

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2. Town staff will
maintain and update
stormwater website; by
posting the MS4
Annual Self-
Assessment, verifying
all links and contact
information are
current/active, posting
the current year fliers,
and reset the view
counter.
2. Annually, beginning
in Permit Year 2

Permit Years 2-5

2. Number of times
website material is
updated per year;
Number of participants
using the stormwater
website, measured
through opening the
page link.
11. Education Regarding Illicit Discharges
Provide educational information
to municipal employees,
businesses, citizens, and schools
of hazards associated with illicit
discharges, illegal dumping, and
improper disposal of waste.
Provide virtual and in-person
education and enforcement
opportunities.

1. Train municipal
employees in illicit
discharge detection
and elimination.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
employees trained;
Number of trainings
held.
2. Distribute material
to target audiences
(municipal employees,
schools, businesses,
and citizens).
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Amount of material
distributed to each
group:
Students
Municipal Employees
Business Employees
Citizens.
3. Provide education
during enforcement
process.
3. Continuous, upon
violation investigation.

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of
corrective enforcement
actions; number of
citizen interactions.
Permit
Ref.
3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
12. Hotline
1. Establish a hotline
number for stormwater
complaints and
information.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Yes or No; Phone
number.

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Provide a stormwater
hotline/helpline for public
education and outreach.

2. Identify specific
staff members who
will serve as
stormwater education
and hotline contacts.
2. Permit Year 1

2. Yes or No; Staff
name and position.
3. Record number and
type of complaints,
concerns, and
information related to
each call.
3. Annually, after
establishment of
stormwater hotline.

Permit Years 2-5

3. Number of phone
calls received and the
context of the call;
Type of call,
information provided
during the call, date of
call, and location of
caller.
4. Train stormwater
education and hotline
contacts in general
stormwater awareness,
complaint call
protocols, and
appropriate contacts
for referral or typical
stormwater issues.

4. Annually, beginning
in Permit Year 1

4. Document and
report the number of
staff trained, training
dates, and topics
covered.
5. Publicize contact
information on the
Town Stormwater
Partnership webpages.
5. Continuous from
date of first annual
training (see BMP
12.B.4. above) in
Permit Year 1

5. Document and
report a summary of
the number of
inquiries received the
general type of inquiry
(education, outreach,
complaint), and the
contact mechanism
(phone, email, web
page, walk-in).

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PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and
Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements.
The Town of Laurel Park will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and
participation BMPs.

Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit
Ref.
3.3.1: Public Input
Mechanisms for public involvement that provide input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
13. Hotline for Public Input
Provide mechanisms for public
input on stormwater issues and
the stormwater program.
1. Establish a Hotline
for public input.
Define who is in
charge of the hotline.
Establish a
“standardized script of
questions” for the
hotline to make data
recording more
consistent.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Number of calls
received/issues
reported.
2. Maintain a hotline
for public input.
2. Continuous, once
established in Year 1

Permit Years 2-5

2. Number of updates
to hotline questions
(script for
standardization).
14. Web-based form reporting
Provide mechanisms for public
input via email format for
stormwater issues and the
stormwater program.
1. Establish a web-
based email complaint/
reporting tool to be
housed on the regional
website.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Tool established –
Yes or No, Status.
2. Use the tool to log
and respond to
questions regarding the
public involvement
program.
2. Continuous,
following the
establishment of the
tool in Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 2-5

2. Number of
questions asked via the
tool; Number of
responses provided by
staff categorized.

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3. Maintain a web-
based email
complaint/reporting
tool on the regional
website.
3. Continuous,
following the
establishment of
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5
3. Number of updates
completed to the web
tool and reason for
change.
15. Social Media Outreach – Event Promotion
Create and use a social media
page to promote stormwater
events, projects, and programs.
The outreach tool will provide
exposure to a large audience.
1. Establish social
presence on Facebook
to promote public
involvement and
participation related to
stormwater programs,
events, and projects.
1. Permit Years 1

1. Facebook page
created – Yes or No,
status.
2. Use social media
presence to promote
stormwater events,
projects, and programs
to engage in public
involvement.
2. Continuous, after
Facebook page is
established in Permit
Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number and type of
events, projects and
programs promoted.
16. Water Resources Committee
Provide mechanisms for public
input and participation via
meetings on stormwater issues
and the stormwater program.

Provide virtual alternative if
meeting in person is not feasible
or safe.
1. Hold quarterly water
resource meetings,
open to the public, for
participation in
discussion related to
water quality issues.
1. Quarterly meetings

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of attendees
at each meeting, topics
discussed.
Permit
Ref.
3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric

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17. Stream Cleanup
Provide volunteer opportunities
for ongoing citizen participation
through stream cleanup activities.

Social distancing and proper
COVID protocols will be
observed during stream clean ups
if necessary.
1. Hold stream cleanup
efforts by engaging
groups to conduct
stream cleanup
activities in
appropriate areas. The
events will be
promoted by the Town
and toward civic
groups.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
events/participants;
Number of trash bags
filled.
2. Provide all materials
for stream cleanup
activities (i.e. gloves,
trash bags, and trash
pickers) hosted by
Town.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of materials
distributed.
3. The Town will
market the event to the
public to obtain
volunteers for stream
cleanup efforts to
assist in public
awareness and
involvement with the
event.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of
attendees;
Number of social
media tags and shares;
Number of materials
distributed/mailed

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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The Town of Laurel Park will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit
discharge detection and elimination BMPs.
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Permit
Ref.
3.4.1: MS4 Map
Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater
conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater discharges.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
18. MS4 Map
Develop, update and maintain a
municipal storm sewer system
map including stormwater
conveyances, flow direction,
major outfalls and waters of the
United States receiving
stormwater discharges.
1. Verify accuracy of
existing GIS map/data
by comparing current
data to field located
major outfalls.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Number of
corrections needed.
2. Update existing map
to include open
channels and storm
drain information and
flow direction. This
data will be collected
with a mixture of
preexisting GIS data
(following its
validation), as well as,
field work based off of
the Town and Planning
recommendation and
known information.
2. Semi-annually

Permit Years 3-5

2. Number of updates;
approximately 33.3%
of MS4 mapping
completed each year
(miles of pipe, type of
pipe, number of
SCMs, number of
outfalls, flow direction
located, number of
conveyances mapped,
were receiving bodies
located/marked) Yes
or No.
3. Add new
infrastructure to map
as new construction
occurs.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of new
miles of pipe, type of
pipe, number of
SCMs, number of
outfalls, flow direction
located, number of
conveyances mapped,
were receiving bodies
located/marked.
Permit
Ref.
3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to
prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4,
including enforcement procedures and actions.

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BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
19. Ordinance Enforcement
Municipality will enforce the
IDDE ordinance that provides
legal authority to prohibit, detect,
and eliminate illicit connections
and discharges, illegal dumping
and spills into the MS4 -
including enforcement procedures
and actions. The Town’s IDDE
Ordinance is found in Section
53.11 of the Town’s Code of
Ordinances.

1. Train staff (field and
office) in illicit
discharge detection
and elimination
procedures and
enforcement actions.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Number of staff
trained; record of
staff’s name, date,
position and
responsibilities.
1. Enforcement of the
IDDE ordinance to
prohibit, detect, and
eliminate illicit
connections and
discharges, illegal
dumping and spills in
to the MS4.
1. Continuous,
following the adopted
of the IDDE
Ordinance.

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
incidences reported;
Number of incidences
resolved, Number still
in progress of
abatement at time of
annual report.
Permit
Ref.
3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal
dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to:
a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges,
b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections,
c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources,
d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and
e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
20. IDDE Plan

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Establish a written IDDE Plan to
detect and address illicit
discharges, illegal dumping and
any non-stormwater discharges
identified as significant
contributors of pollutants to the
MS4.
1. Develop written
IDDE Plan to define
the process of mapping
the MS4, identifying,
tracking and
processing illicit
discharge, illegal
dumping and
significant contributors
of pollutants to the
MS4.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Yes or No

2. Train staff on the
processes defined in
the IDDE Plan
(reference 21.B.1.)
2. Permit Year 1

2. Number of
employees trained,
date of training and
position of employee.
3. Adopt the IDDE
Plan
3. Permit Year 1

3. Yes or No/status
summary;
Date procedures
adopted.
4. Implement/Enforce
the adopted IDDE
Plan.
4. Continuous

Permit Years 2-5

4. Number of IDDE
complaints resolved.
5. Maintain and assess
the IDDE Plan based
on reporting metrics
from previous year’s
findings.
5. Permit Year 5

5. Yes or No; date plan
reviewed and findings;
Number of changes
needed.
21. Location of Priority Areas
Establish and maintain procedures
to locate priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges.
1. Use MS4 map to
locate outfalls in
conjunction with high
pollution risk areas
(based on tax office
data outlining land
classification). To
establish high priority
areas.

1. As BMP 20 is being
completed, priority
areas will be
established.

Continuous,
Permit Years 1-5

1. Number and
location of each
priority area
determined.

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22. Dry Weather Outfall
Inspections

Establish procedure to conduct
routine dry weather outfall
inspections
1. Create a schedule
and record data in GIS
for dry weather outfall
inspections such as
photos and location.
1. Quarterly,

Permit Years 1-5

1. Date inspections
occurred, location of
inspected outfall, and
photos of outfall.
23. Illicit Discharges and Trace Sources
Establish procedures to track and
document investigations.
1. Establish procedures
to identify illicit
discharges and trace
sources.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Was the tracking
document established
Yes or No; Status.
2. Maintain tracking
documentation that
follows the procedures
listed in Permit
reference 3.4.3 BMP
23.B.1.
2. Continuous,
following
establishment in Year
1.

Permit Years 1-5

2. The date(s) the
illicit discharges were
observed, the results of
the investigation,
follow-up
documentation and the
date the investigation
was closed.
24. Maintain and Implement IDDE
Plan

Maintain and implement the
IDDE Plan to detect and address
illicit discharges, illegal dumping
and any non-stormwater
discharges identified as
significant contributors of
pollutants to the MS4.
1. Assess the local
priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges.
1. Continuous, after
plan is established in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5

1. Provide status
summary; number of
priority areas (location
and/or use)
determined.

2. Conduct routine dry
weather outfall
inspections – with the
goal of inspecting all
outfalls over the 5 year
permit period.
2. Continuous, after
plan is established in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of outfalls
inspected.
3. Identify illicit
discharges and trace
sources.
3. Continuous, after
plan is established in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of illicit
discharges and non-
illicit discharges
identified.

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4. Eliminate the
sources of illicit
discharge.
4. Continuous, after
plan is established in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5
4. Number of
corrective actions
completed.
5. Evaluate and assess
the IDDE program –
Identify where
improvement can be
made based on
statistical data
collected.
5. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

5. Number of
recommended
improvement to
achieve best
management practices.

Changes must be
approved by DEQ
from the previously
approved IDDE Plan.
Permit
Ref.
3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was
observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was
closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
25. IDDE Tracking
Staff will create a mechanism for
tracking and documenting the
date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit
connection or illegal dumping
was observed, the results of the
investigation, any follow-up of
the investigation, the date the
investigation was closed, the
issuance of enforcement actions,
and the ability to identify chronic
violators will be recorded.
1. Establish database
application for
tracking illicit
discharge connections
and illegal dumping,
outlining who made
the complaint, location
of complaint, note
prior offenses, status
and action taken.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Yes or No, status
summary;
Date application
created.
2. Track illicit
discharge/connection
and illegal dumping
with the tool.
Differentiate staff
discovery from citizen
reporting to allow for
review of outreach
program.
2. Continuous,
following
establishment in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of issues
reported by staff;
Number of issues
reported by citizens;
Summary of findings.

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3. Upon investigation
correct Illicit
Discharge/connection
and Illegal Dumping.
3. Continuous,
following
establishment in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5
3. Number of
corrective actions
taken, documentation
of violations.
4. Establish and
maintain a list of
chronic violators, as
applicable
4. Continuous,
following
establishment in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5

4. Number of chronic
violators identified.
5. Evaluate and assess
the IDDE tracking
application and
program – Identify
where improvement
can be made based on
statistical data
collected, problems
encountered and
needs.
5. Continuous,
following
establishment in Year
1.

Permit Years 2-5

5. Number of
recommended
improvement to
achieve best
management practices.
Permit
Ref.
3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training
Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job
responsibilities, may come into contact with or otherwise observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection or
illegal dumping. Training shall include identifying and reporting illicit discharges, illicit connections and
illegal dumping. Each staff training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and
number of staff participating.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
26. Staff Training
Train municipal staff and
contractors to identify and report
illicit discharges, illicit
connections, illegal dumping and
spills.
1. Identify staff
member or contractors
that are likely to
observe an illicit
discharge, illicit
connection and illegal
dumping.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
employees (contractors
included).

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2. Hold IDDE training
events to educate staff
and contractors in
identifying and
reporting illicit
discharges, illicit
connections, illegal
dumping and spills.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of
events/personnel
trained; provide
specific
agenda/materials, date
and staff.
27. IDDE Educator
Establish appropriate staff
contacts to field inquiries
regarding IDDE education,
outreach and complaints.
1. Identify specific
staff
members/positions
who will serve as
IDDE education and
hotline contacts.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Document specific
staff positions.
2. Train IDDE
education and hotline
contacts in IDDE
awareness, complaint
call protocols, and
appropriate contacts
for referral.
2. Annually, beginning
Permit Year 1

Permit Years 1-5

2. Document and
report number of staff
(position) trained,
training dates, and
topic covered.

3. Publicize through
social media on the
Town webpage contact
information about
IDDE reporting.
3. Continuous, from
date of first annual
training (see BMP
28.B.2) in Permit Year
1

3. Document and
report a summary of
the number of
inquiries received, the
general type of inquiry
(educational outreach
or complaint), and the
contact mechanism
(phone, email,
webpage, walk-in).
Permit
Ref.
3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be
publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained
personnel.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
28. IDDE Reporting Hotline

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Provide a hotline for the public
and staff to report illicit
discharges, illegal dumping and
spills.
1. Create a hotline for
reporting IDDE
concerns. Designate
which staff are in
charge of resolving the
issue reported via the
hotline. Develop a set
of standard script for
consistent record
keeping.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Yes or No, status
summary; date
application created; list
of staff charged with
resolving the reported
issues.
2. Train hotline staff to
differentiate between
illicit discharge
complaints and
stormwater
complaints. The staff
will also be trained to
keep adequate records
of the calls for metrics.
2. Continuous, after
hotline is established.

Permit Years 1-5

2. Were staff trained –
Yes or No, status;
Names of trained staff
in list format.
3. Maintain a hotline
as a mechanism for
reporting by updating
the standard script
with problems
recognized by hotline
employees.
3. Semi-annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of phone
calls received.
4. Publicize Hotline by
including the number
in all educational
materials distributed.
Share the hotlines
number on the Town
website and social
media accounts.
4. Continuous,
following the
establishment of the
hotline.

Permit Years 1-5

4. Amount of materials
distributed; Number of
shares like, comments,
reviews and responses
on relevant social
media.
29. IDDE Reporting Web-based Reporting Form
Staff will establish and maintain a
web-based google form where
complaints can be entered and
sent to the appropriate reporting
individual. Publicize reporting
tool in education outreach
materials.
1. Create a form for
web based report.
1. Permit Year 2 1. Yes or No, status
summary;
Date form is created.
2. Establish links to
reporting form tool on
the Town website and
social media (included,
but not limited to,
Facebook).
2. Permit Year 2

2. Yes or No, status
summary;
Date links are created.

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3. Maintain the web
based reporting tool.
3. Annually, following
the creation of BMP
30.B.1. & 2.

Permit Years 2-5

3. Number of reports
made; method of
publicizing reporting
option.
3. Publicize web-based
reporting tool by
including the
address/location in all
educational materials
distributed.
3. Continuous
following
establishment of the
web tool.

Permit Years 1-5

3. Amount of materials
distributed.
30. IDDE Reporting Efficiency
Staff will provide a rapid response
to all complaints received. Staff
will record the response dates and
summary of results to improve
IDDE program and application.
1. Establish workorder
application to track
time of complaint, site
visit, type of complaint
and all
enforcement/resolution
measures.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Yes or No, status
summary;
Date application
created.
2. Evaluate response
time. Work to
minimize response
time to reported issues
and record what is
causing those issues to
be fixed in later
iterations of the plan.
2. Annually, following
establishment of
workorder application.

Permit Years 1-5
2. High/Low times
elapsed, and overall
average time between
the report and staff
investigation; goal is
to improve time to
achieve best
management practices.

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PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the Town of Laurel Park relies upon the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 and the NCG010000 permit for construction
activities as qualifying alternative programs to meet the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for all
construction site runoff control measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction
activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre and any construction activity
that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more. Henderson
County implements the program; however, Laurel Park has access to all records and will monitor
quarterly.

Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Permit
Reference State or Local Program Name Legal
Authority Implementing Entity
Meets Whole
or Part of
Requirement
3.5.1 -
3.5.4
State Implemented SPCA Program 15A NCAC
Chapter 04
Henderson County Whole
2
* The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at:

The Town of Laurel Park also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit
requirements.

Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
Ref.
3.5.6: Public Input
Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
erosion and sedimentation problems.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
31. Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive
calls from the public on the
protocols for referral and tracking
of construction site runoff control
complaints.
1. Establish a sheet/list
of trained municipal
staff and citizens who
have reported
construction run-off
issues.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Number and names
of staff trained;
number of responses
generated by staff.
2. Train municipal
staff on proper
handling of
construction site runoff
control complaints.
2. Annually, following
establishment of BMP
31.B.1.

Permit Years 1-5

2. Document and
report number of staff
trained, training
date(s) and topics
covered.

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32. Means of Public Input
Develop surveys and programs to
give citizens methods of
responding to how construction
runoff is being managed. Ask
question regarding: how they
view construction runoff in the
Town, what they think should be
changed to improve upon said
problems, and where they believe
there should be better focus.
1. Develop a survey to
obtain feedback about
public perspective
about construction
runoff in the Town.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Was the survey
developed: Yes or No,
Status.
2. Administer the
survey to be
distributed through
Town utility bills and
left in municipal
buildings.
2. Annually, following
the development of the
survey.

Years 2-5

2. Number of surveys
administered; number
of valid surveys
received.
3. Develop a web-
based reporting form
that allows citizens
and the development
community (separately
distinguished) to write
concerns and report
construction runoff
issues. The tool will
be accessible on the
Town webpage and
social media.
3. Permit Year 1

3. Web-based tool
developed; Yes or No,
Status.
4. Administer the web-
based reporting form
in BMP 32.B.3.
4. Continuous,
following the
development of the
web-based tool in
Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 2-5
4. Number of reports
from Citizens; Number
of reports from
development
community.
5. Publicize the ability
to report concerns
about construction
runoff issues via forms
(BMP 32.B.3) on the
Town website and
social media.
5. Continuous,
following development
in Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 2-5
5. Number of clicks on
the town website;
number of likes and
shares on the Town
social media
platforms.
Permit
Ref.
3.5.5: Waste Management
Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete
truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impact to
water quality.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric

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33. Waste Management
Require construction site
operators to control waste at the
construction site that may cause
adverse impact to water quality.
1. Develop an
ordinance that
addresses construction
site waste.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Ordinance
developed: Yes or No,
Status.
2. Adopt the ordinance
established in BMP
33.B.1.
2. Permit Year 1,
following development
of ordinance
2. Ordinance adopted:
Yes or No, Status.

3. Enforce the adopted
ordinance using a GIS
application (Permit
Reference 3.4.4, BMP
26.B.1.) to track and
document
construction site
waste concerns and
corrective action.
3. Continuously,
following adoption of
the ordinance.

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of permits
issued with erosion
and sedimentation
control plans;
Number of corrective
actions
taken/violations issued
to active construction
sites identifying waste
management
violations.

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PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address
stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to
one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or
sale, that are located within the Town of Laurel Park and discharge into the MS4. These elements are
designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community and ensure adequate long-
term operation and maintenance of SCMs. All Post-Construction management is done through an
agreement with Henderson County.

In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the Town of Laurel Park implements the following
State post-construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post-construction
site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where
they are implemented.

Currently there are no post construction sites in Laurel Park; however, the Town expects its first in the
next five years. Laurel Park with collaborate with Henderson County to review records and ensure the
program is implemented correctly.

Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
State QAP Name State Requirements Local Ordinance / Regulatory
Mechanism Reference
Water Supply Watershed (WS-IV) 15A NCAC 2B
.0620 - .0624
WS-IV Watershed Ordinance
2

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Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements

Permit Requirements for
Plan Review and Approval
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.2(a) Authority Stormwater Ordinance Section 101 01/15/2008
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c)
Federal, State & Local Projects
Stormwater Ordinance Section 300 01/15/2008
3.6.3(b) Plan Review Stormwater Ordinance Section 300 01/15/2008
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement Stormwater Ordinance Section 501 01/15/2008
3.6.3(d) O&M Plan Stormwater Ordinance Section 501 01/15/2008
3.6.3(e) Deed
Restrictions/Covenants
Stormwater Ordinance Section 107, 401, and
402
01/15/2008
3.6.3(f) Access Easements Stormwater Ordinance Section 404 01/15/2008
Permit Requirements for
Inspections and Enforcement
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.2(b) Documentation Stormwater Ordinance Section 403 01/15/2008
3.6.2(c) Right of Entry Stormwater Ordinance Section 501 01/15/2008
3.6.4(a) Pre-CO Inspections Stormwater Ordinance Section 302 01/15/2008
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans Stormwater Ordinance Section 302 01/15/2008
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections Stormwater Ordinance Section 403 01/15/2008
3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections Stormwater Ordinance Section 404 01/15/2008
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Stormwater Ordinance Section 500 01/15/2008
Permit Requirements for
Fecal Coliform Reduction
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
and/or Document Title(s)
Date Adopted
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste BMP 44 N/A
3.6.6(b) On-Site Domestic
Wastewater Treatment
BMP 44 N/A

The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post
Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below.

Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
Ref.
4.1.3: Minimum Post-Construction Reporting Requirements
Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) including appropriate
information to accurately describe progress, status, and results.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
34. Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking,
documentation, inspections and
reporting mechanisms to compile
appropriate data for the annual
1. Track number of
low density and high
density plan reviews
performed.
1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of plan
reviews performed for
low density and high
density.

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self-assessment process. Data
shall be provided for each Post-
Construction/ Qualifying
Alternative Program being
implemented as listed in Tables
18 and 19.

Partnership with Henderson
County to review post
construction documents quarterly.
2. Track number of
low density and high
density plans
approved.
2. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of plan
approvals issued for
low density and high
density.
3. Maintain a current
inventory of low
density projects and
constructed SCMs
including SCM type or
low density acreage,
location and last
inspection date.
3. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

3. Summary of number
and type of SCMs
added to the inventory;
and number and
acreage of low density
projects constructed;
Total number of SCMs
at time of review.
4. Track number of
SCM inspections
performed.
4. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5
4. Number of SCM
inspections performed.
5. Track number of
low density
inspections performed
- with the goal of
inspecting all low
density projects over
the 5 year permit
period.
5. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5
5. Number of low
density inspections
performed.
6. Track number and
type of enforcement
actions taken.
6. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5
6. Summary of number
and type of
enforcement actions
taken.
Permit
Ref.
2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s)
Measures to develop, implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the QAP state program
requirements.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
35. Qualifying Alternative Program
The QAP requirements are applicable to a portion of the Town of Laurel Park; however the Phase II Post-
construction Stormwater Ordinance is being administer to fulfill both requirements.

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Permit
Ref.
3.6.2: Legal Authority
Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review
designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater
plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance
with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater
discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
36. Phase II Post-construction Stormwater Ordinance
The permit will enforce the
enacted ordinance in accordance
with state law and guidance.
1. Enforcement of the
Phase II Post-
construction
Stormwater Ordinance
to ensure compliance.
1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of notices
of violations issued;
Number of Civil
Citations issued;
Number still in
progress of abatement
at time of annual
report.

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Permit
Ref.
3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Require Federal,
State, and local government projects to comply with Post-Construction Program requirements throughout the
entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative
program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than
or equal to one acre, and sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale for compliance with 15A NCAC 02H .1017 and the qualifying alternative programs that
apply within your jurisdiction, (c) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Agreement that
complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(12), (d) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Plan
that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13), (e) Ensure that each project has recorded deed restrictions and
protective covenants, that require the project to be maintained consistent with approved plans, and (f) Ensure
that each SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in a permanent recorded easement per 15A
NCAC 02H 1050 (9) and (10).
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric

37.
Plan Review and Approval
Review plans for all new
development and redevelopment
sites that will disturb greater than
or equal to one acre (including
projects less than one acre that are
part of a larger common plan of
development or sale).

1. Review plans for all
new development and
redevelopment sites
that will disturb greater
than or equal to one
acre. This is to
including projects less
than one acre that are
part of a larger
common plan of
development or sale.
This requirement also
applies to Federal, State
and Local Government
projects.
1. Continuous,
following the adopted
of the Post-
construction
stormwater ordinance,
referenced in BMP
36.B.1

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of projects
reviewed; Number of
projects approved.

(To be documented by
listing type - Non-
governmental,
Federal, State or Local
Government)

2. Review checklist
annually to determine if
items need to be added
or modified.
2. Annually, following
establishment of the
checklist referenced in
BMP 37.B.1.

Permit Years 1-5
2. Number of updates
made and summary of
reason needed.

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38. Operation and Maintenance Agreement and Plan
The Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) agreement require owners
of structural BMPs to perpetually
maintain and operate BMPs
according to the O&M plan
submitted during the plan review
process, and require submission
of annual inspection reports
written by a qualified
professional.
1. Ensure that each
project has an approved
O & M Agreement
prior to CO. To be
included in the project
checklist.
1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
approved O & M
Agreements.
2. Ensure that each
project has an O & M
Plan to require annual
inspections to be
completed by a
qualified professional.
2. Continuous, to be
included in the project
checklist and required
prior to CO.

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of O & M
inspections receive
and approved.
39. Recordation
The plan review process shall
include verification that
permanent legal mechanisms are
in effect that ensure development
activities will maintain the project
consistent with approved plans. A
recorded deed or protective
covenants, along with an accesses
easement is established through
recordation.
1. Ensure each project
has a recorded deed
restrictions and
protective covenants in
effect to ensure
development activities
will maintain consistent
with the approved plans
(low and high density
projects).
1. Continuously, to be
included in the project
checklist and required
prior to CO.

1. Number of deed
restrictions and
protective covenants
recorded. Document
high density versus
low density projects.

2. Ensure that each
SCM and associated
maintenance access are
recorded in a
permanent easement to
allow access for
inspection and
maintenance of the
SCM.
2. Continuously, to be
included in the project
checklist and required
prior to CO.
2. Number of access
easements recorded.
Permit
Ref.
3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post -
construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s),
(b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual
inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance
Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require
that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional.
A B C D

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BMP
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
40. Inspection and Enforcement
After project completion, but
prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy an inspection will be
completed by a qualified
professional to ensure the project
has been constructed according to
plan. Following approval annual
inspections by a qualified
professional will be completed.
Low density projects will be
inspected once in a permit term.

1. Prior to issuance of a
CO a qualified
professional shall
perform an inspection
on all project SCMs to
ensure compliance
unless corrections are
needed. If corrections
are required, then
follow up inspections
will be required until
the SCM and project
sire is complaint prior
to the issuance of CO.
1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of Pre-CO
inspections completed;
Number of duplicate
inspections required.
2. Staff will perform
inspections of all SCMs
(both government and
non-government).
2. Semi-Annual

Permit Years 1-5
2. Number of
inspections completed.
Findings reported in
chart form.
3. Owner shall have a
certified professional
engineer perform SCM
inspection/s in
accordance with the O
& M Agreement and
DEQ SCM manuals.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of
inspections completed
and documentation
received. Number of
SCM/s not compliant.
Document required
corrective action.
4. 20% or more of the
inventoried low density
sites will be inspected
each year to ensure
impervious has not
been added producing a
high density situation
creating the need for an
SCM.
4. Continuously

Permit Years 1-5

4. Number of low
density projects;
Number of inspection
completed and
findings.
Permit
Ref.
3.6.5: Documentation
Measures to maintain adequate documentation and standardized inspection and tracking mechanisms to: (a)
Maintain an inventory of post-construction SCMs and low density projects, (b) Document, track and maintain
records of inspections and enforcement actions. Tracking shall include the ability to identify chronic violators,
and (c) Make available to developers all relevant ordinances, post-construction requirements, design standards,
checklists, and/or other materials.
A B C D

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BMP
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
41. Documentation – Low Density
Ensure tracking and records are
maintained on low density
projects to ensure that upon
inspection impervious overages
can be determined and corrective
actions taken. Ensure
informational materials are
available to guarantee
accessibility outside of office
hours. Through tracking and
inspections chronic violators will
be identified.
1. Establish a low
density project list to
include existing sites.
Upon the issuing a
zoning permit record
the project
demographics on the
low density list for
future reference.
1. Once during the
permit cycle.

Permit Years 1-5

1. In house: List of
low-density permitted
projects: Status to
include location,
impervious
calculations,
enforcement action,
chronic violators, date
of last inspection and
findings. Apply
corrective action with
impervious overages.
A summary report will
be given to DEQ.
2. Once established
monitor the low
density projects to
ensure the projects
have not expanded
into a high density
classification thus
needing a SCM.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of projects
in violation and
remedy established.
3. Provide educational
material to the general
public about low
density development
such as, but not
limited to, during the
issuance of zoning
permits, distributed
through mailings,
social media, and at
events.
3. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of
materials handed out.

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42. Documentation – High Density
Ensure tracking and records are
maintained on projects to ensure
that upon granting of final CO
and follow-up inspection
impervious overages can be
determined and corrective actions
taken. Ensure informational
materials are available to
guarantee accessibility outside of
office hours. Through tracking
and inspections chronic violators
will be identified.
1. Maintain an
inventory of all
developments and
redevelopments
(public and private)
with SCMs. Update
inventory as sites are
reviewed, approved,
and constructed.
1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Inventory of high
density projects
completed: Yes or No,
status.
2. Prior to Certificate
of Occupancy is
granted deed
restrictions and access
easement plat shall
specify impervious
limitations and be
recorded.
2. Once prior to CO.

Permit Years 1-5
Depends on when
project is nearing
completion.
2. Number of recorded
plats and deeds to
include name of
project, type of
document, and
impervious limits.
3. Provide educational
material to developers
about high density
development. At a
minimum, hyperlinks
will be maintained on
the Town’s web page
directed to the
Ordinance and to the
BMP Design Manual.
3. Continuous, such as,
but not limited to,
during the issuance of
zoning permits,
distributed through
mails, social media, and
at events.

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of
informational
materials are handed
out.
4. Establish links to all
ordinances, manuals,
policies, checklist,
design standards,
and/or other materials.
4. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

4. Items placed on the
webpage: Yes or No,
Status.

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Permit
Ref.
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H
.1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be
achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on-site domestic wastewater treatment system
component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper
operation and maintenance of such systems.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
43.

Fecal Coliform Reduction
Fecal Coliform is a water quality
stressors. Protective measures will
be established through adoption of
a pet waste and waste water
treatment system ordinances. The
control of pet waste and waste-
water treatment system will
mandated in the NPDES Phase II
Stormwater Ordinance.
1. Establish a Pet
Waste Ordinance to
address
environmental
stressors.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Pet Waste
Ordinance established:
Yes or No, Status.
2. Establish a Waste-
water treatment
ordinance to address
environmental
stressors.
2. Permit Year 1

2. Waste water
treatment system
Ordinance was
established: Yes or
No, Status.

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PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS
This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the
Town of Laurel Park municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is
accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the
ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as park and open
space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and
municipal storm sewer system maintenance.

Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs:

1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
2. Spill Response Program
3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
6. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Program
7. Pavement Management Program

The Town of Laurel Park will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program.

Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Permit
Ref.
3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for
generating polluted stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities;
perform facility inspections and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard
documentation; provide staff training on general stormwater awareness and implementing pollution prevention
and good housekeeping practices.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
44. Municipal Facilities Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Plan
1. Develop an O & M
plan. The plan will
define required
procedures per facility
to inspect, maintain
and evaluate.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Was the O & M
Plan developed, Yes or
No, Status.

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An O & M Plan must be
developed, adopted and
maintained to define the
expectations of the municipal
facilities which are subject to
stormwater/MS4 regulations. The
O & M plan will provide
reference to the expected
documents to correct permit
municipal facilities. Each
municipal facility in which this is
applicable will adopt an O & M
plan. The adoption of a plan
entails signing a legally binding
document that defines the party
charged with ensuring that the
facility is correctly maintained
and documentation of the
maintenance is adequate. The
documents will also define the
procedures in how the facility will
be maintained.
2. Adopted the written
O & M Plan as
developed in Permit
Reference 3.7.1, BMP
45.B.1.
2. Permit Year 1

2. Was the O & M
Plan adopted, Yes or
No, Status.
3. Administer the O &
M Plan as referenced
in BMP 44.B.1.
3. Continuous,
following development
and adoption of the O
& M Plan location in
BMP 45.B.1 and 2.

Permit Years 2-5

3. Number of
municipal facilities
inspected; Note any
plan changes that are
needed. All
amendments are to be
approved by DEQ.
45. Municipal Facilities
The municipal facilities operation
and maintenance program will
ensure the facilities are being
managed/maintained in a way that
does not negatively impact water
quality. The facilities will be
maintained in a scheduled and
well defined manner by
performing routine inspections. If
a facility is subject to SPCC
requirements, then specific
inspection procedures will be
completed per the SPCC
requirements.
1. Verify the existing
list of facilities is
correct by using tax
records and Town
data. Field visits may
be needed if data is not
clear.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Is the facility list
complete: Yes or No,
Status.

2. Use tax data and
facility visits to
determine if the
facility has a potential
pollutant and/or spill
risk.
2. Permit Year 1

2. Number of potential
pollutant/spill risk
facilities.
3. Perform facility
inspections to insure
MS4 municipality is
performing good
housekeeping
measures.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of facilities
inspected and dates
inspected;
Number of SPCC
permitted facilities
inspected.

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4. Document and
correct issues found
during inspections. If
a facility is subject to
SPCC requirements,
then ensure the correct
documentation is in
place for compliance
with the regulation/
requirements.
4. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

4. Number of issues
identified/recorded;
Number of corrective
actions taken
(SPCC permitted
facilities and non-
SPCC facilities).

5. Train municipal
facility staff on proper
stormwater awareness
and good
housekeeping
methods.

5. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

5. Document and
report number of staff
trained.
Permit
Ref.
3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate
stormwater runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on
spill response procedures.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
46. Spill Response
Spill response program for
facilities and operations that store
and/or use materials. The program
will be designed in a way that
tracks likely polluters, as well as,
designate the procedures/materials
required for spill response in
those facilities. The spill response
plan is an internal policy
document; therefore would need
to be put in place once completed.
1. Develop a written
spill response
procedures plan
according to the
Permit Citation in
NPDES MS4 audit.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Were the procedures
created: Yes or No,
status summary.

2. Adopt the spill
response procedures
plan as defined by
Permit Reference
3.7.2, BMP 46.B.1.
2. Permit Year 1

2. Plan adopted: Yes
or No, status summary
Date of adoption.
3. Maintain spill
response procedures in
response to problems
that may arise from
implementation of spill
procedures.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of updates
to the plan and reason
for update.

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4. Train staff of spill
response procedures.
4. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

4. Document and
report number of staff
trained; Number of
facilities trained.
5. Respond in a timely
manner to spills as
they occur and manage
the spill/s following
established spill
procedures.
5. Continuous,
following the
establishment of the
plan in Permit Year 1.

Permit Years 1-5

5. Number of issues
identified – document
when and where;
Number of corrective
actions taken,
documenting type of
spill.
Permit
Ref.
3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation
and maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections,
maintain the collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies,
schedules, and standard documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
47. MS4 Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Plan
An O & M Plan must be
developed, adopted and
maintained to follow the
requirements of the MS4 NPDES
Phase II Stormwater collection
system permit. The O & M plan
must also be submitted to the
DEQ for approval.
1. Develop an O & M
plan to define required
procedures to schedule
inspections, perform
maintenance and
evaluations of the
stormwater collection
system.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Was the O & M
Plan developed: Yes
or No, Status.
2. Submit the
developed O & M plan
to DEQ for approval.
2. Permit Year 1

2. Was the O & M
plan approved by
DEQ: Yes or No,
Status.
3. Adopted the written
O & M Plan as
developed in Permit
Reference 3.7.3, BMP
47.B.1.
3. Permit Year 1

3. Was the O & M
Plan adopted, Yes or
No, Status.

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4. Administer the O &
M Plan as references
in BMP 47.B.1
4. Continuously,
following development
and adoption of the O
& M Plan location in
BMP 47.B.1 and 2.

Permit Years 2-5

4. Number of MS4
inspections completed;
Number of corrections
needed based on
inspection findings;
Note any plan changes
that are needed.
48. MS4 Training
Provide MS4 training to
municipal and contracted staff to
minimize pollutants in the
stormwater collection system and
prevent unnecessary damage and
wear on the system.
1. Hold MS4 training
events to educate staff
on stormwater
awareness and
pollution prevention.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
events/personnel
trained; provide
summary of topics
covered during
training.
49. MS4 Inspection
MS4 inspections to ensure
clogged lines, non-functioning
SCMs, and drainage inadequacies
are identified.
1. Inspect and maintain
the MS4 infrastructure
such as pipes, major
outfalls, stormwater
conveyances, and
basins to ensure
functionality.

1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of catch
basins and
conveyances
inspected; Number of
issues report.
50. MS4 Maintenance
MS4 inspections to ensure
clogged lines, non-functioning
basins, and drainage inadequacies
are repaired. If the municipality
cannot reasonably maintain issues
with MS4 infrastructure found
that year, it can be contracted out
to licensed engineers if the Town
chooses to do so.
1. Catch basin and
conveyance system
maintenance activities
are performed
periodically or as
needed.
1. Continuous, as
problems are
identified.

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of catch
basins and conveyance
systems cleaned.

2. Maintenance
Records are to be
maintained in Public
Works’ automated
work order system
application Permit
Reference 3.4.4, BMP
25.
2. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of
completed work order
tickets and/or GIS map
updates.

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Permit
Ref.
3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to manage municipally-owned, operated, and/or maintained structural SCMs that are installed for
compliance with the permittee’s post-construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory
of SCMs, perform SCM inspections and maintenance, and shall establish specific frequencies, schedules, and
documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
51. Municipal SCMs Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Plan
Measures to manage (inspect
and/or clean) municipally-owned,
operated, and/or maintained
structural SCMs. This will entail
following the schedule and
procedures defined in the O & M
Plan once developed and adopted.
1. Develop an O & M
plan that will define
required SCMs
procedures to inspect,
maintain and evaluate
structures.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Was the O & M
Plan developed, Yes or
No, Status.
2. Adopted the written
O & M Plan as
developed in Permit
Reference 3.7.4, BMP
51.B.1.
2. Permit Year 1

2. Was the O & M
Plan adopted, Yes or
No, Status.
3. Administer the O &
M Plan as referenced
in BMP 51.B.1.
3. Continuous,
following development
and adoption of the O
& M Plan location in
BMP 51.B.1 and BMP
51.B.2

Permit Years 2-5

3. Number of
municipal SCMs
inspected; Note any
plan changes that are
needed. All
amendments are to be
approved by DEQ.
52. Municipal SCMs
The municipal SCM/s operation
and maintenance program will
ensure the structures are being
managed/maintained in a way that
does not negatively impact water
quality. The SCMs will be
maintained in a scheduled and
well defined manner defined by
the O & M.
1. Verify the existing
list of municipal SCMs
is correct by visiting
the sites to determine
type and condition.
Use aerial photography
in conjunction with
Town records to
determine SCM
location/ ownership.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Is the SCM list
complete: Yes or No,
Status
(Location and type to
be documented).

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2. Maintain Inventory
of municipally owned
SCMs. Add all new
SCMs as they are
constructed.
2. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of SCMs
added, with type of
each SCM, date,
location documented.
3. Perform annual
inspection and
maintenance of
municipally owned
SCMs to ensure the
operation and
maintenance
agreement is being
followed.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of SCMs
4. Document and
correct issues found
during inspections.
4. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

4. Number of issues
identified/recorded;
Number of corrective
actions taken.

5. Train municipal
staff on SCM
housekeeping.

5. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

5. Document and
report number of staff
trained, training
date(s) and topics
covered.
Permit
Ref.
3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide
routine pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with
permits and applicator certifications.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
53.

Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Training to Staff
Measures to minimize water
quality impacts from the use of
landscape chemicals. The only
staff who will be allowed to
utilize pesticides, herbicides, or
fertilizers will be certified
individuals who use methods to
minimize the amounts used.
1. Provide training to
staff on the use,
storage and handling
to get officially
certified. The training
will/should include
methods of using
minimal chemicals to
reduce harmful effects,
especially around
SCM maintenance.

1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of
events/personnel
certified.

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54. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Compliance
Ensure compliance with permits
and certifications for the
administering of pesticides,
herbicides and fertilizer to ensure
application of product is less
impactful to stormwater runoff.
Only certified
landscapers/sprayers are the ones
applying pesticides, herbicides
and fertilizers
1. Maintaining copies
of licenses /
certifications of all
staff and contractors
who use landscape
chemicals.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of certified
personnel.
Permit
Ref.
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Program
Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle
and equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities
subject to NPDES industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution
prevention training to staff, perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and
documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
55. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning

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Prevent or Minimize
Contamination of Stormwater
Runoff from all areas used for
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning.
1. Establish
appropriate protocol
for containing and
disposing of vehicle
wash water. Wash
water can be directed
to the sanitary sewer or
to vegetated areas.
Where cleaning
operations cannot be
performed as described
above and when
operations are
performed in the
vicinity of a storm
drainage collection
system, the drain is to
be covered with a
portable drain cover
during cleaning
activities. Any excess
standing water shall be
removed and properly
handled prior to
removing the drain
cover. OR another
acceptable method is
installation of a SCM
to capture and treat the
wash water runoff.
1. Permit Year 1

1. Was the protocol
established: Yes or No,
status.
2. Provide routine
pollution prevention
training to staff.
2. Continuously,
following the
establishment of the
protocol located in
BMP 56.B.1.

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of training
events/personnel
trained.
3. Wash city
emergency vehicles
and equipment using
an appropriate method
listed in BMP 55.B.1.
3. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

3. Method of vehicle
and equipment
washing documented
to include one of the
methods listed in BMP
55.B.1.

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56. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Measures to ensure that vehicles
maintained at municipal facilities
have waste (included, but not
limited to, oils, any running
fluids, batteries, belts and other
non-fluid vehicle waste) must be
disposed of following DEQ
requirements.
1. Ensure the Town
has obtained a NPDES
industrial permit for all
subject municipal
facility operations.
1. Permit Years 1

1. Log of industrial
permit/s and status.
2. Perform waste
inspections.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of
inspections and
maintenance actions to
include date and
location.
3. Provide routine
pollution prevention
and waste management
training to staff.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of training
events; number of
personnel trained.
Permit
Ref.
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally-owned streets, roads, and parking lots
within the permittee’s corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris,
particulate and fluid pollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and
documentation.
BMP
No.
A B C D
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
57. Street and Parking Lot Sweeping
Measures to reduce pollutants in
stormwater runoff from
municipally-owned streets, roads,
and parking lots within the
permittee’s corporate limits.
1. Street/curb and
gutter sweeping an
operational task
performed.
1. Quarterly

Permit Years 1-5

1. Total number of
lane miles swept.
58. Litter Management
Collect litter in public areas and
parking lots to reduce negative
impacts on water quality.
1. Parking lots public
waste receptacles are
emptied on a weekly
basis.
1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of full time
employees
responsible;
Number of trash bags
used.

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2. All other litter
collection is performed
on an as-needed basis
utilizing available staff
or community
volunteers.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Number of
collection events and
amount of trash
collected/disposed of
for each event
(pounds);
Number of staff and/or
volunteers.
59. Leaf Collection
Implement measures to control
leaves and debris within the
municipal Town limits (to include
all properties).
1. Leaves that have
been bagged are
collected when trash
pickup occurs. Citizen
can request pick up
through Town Public
Works Department.
1. Continuous

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of bags
collected.
60. Vehicle Pollutant Management
Measures to prevent and minimize
contamination of stormwater
runoff from vehicle pollutants
following an accident.
1. Train first
responders for
minimizing, collecting
and disposing of fluids
and other vehicular
pollutants following an
accident.
1. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

1. Number of first
responders (staff)
trained and date of
training.
2. Continue equipping
the first responder
vehicles with spill kits
and material
containment tools.
2. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

2. Amount of materials
used/replaced in kits.
3. Public Education to
include information
about vehicle leaks in
distributed materials
and other educational
resources. Following
BMP Permit Reference
3.2 outreach to target
audiences for
guidance.
3. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

3. Number of materials
handed out.

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4. Illicit Discharge
enforcement for
significant vehicle
leaks from parked cars.
Reference Permit
Reference 3.4.2 &
3.4.3
4. Annually

Permit Years 1-5

4. Number of issues
documented; number
corrected.