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Table of Contents
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
PART 2: CERTIFICATION
1
2
PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION............................................................................................................. 3
3.1
Permitted MS4 Area................................................................................................................. 3
3.2
Existing MS4 Mapping............................................................................................................ 4
3.3
Receiving Waters..................................................................................................................... 4
3.4
MS4 Interconnection................................................................................................................5
3.5
Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs).................................................................................... 6
3.6
Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat.......................................................... 7
3.7
Industrial Facility Discharges................................................................................................... 7
3.8
Non-Stormwater Discharges..................................................................................................... 7
3.9
Target Pollutants and Sources................................................................................................... 8
PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ................................... 9
4.1 Organizational Structure...........................................................................................................9
4.2 Program Funding and Budget.................................................................................................11
4.3 Shared Responsibility.............................................................................................................11
4.4 Co-Permittees........................................................................................................................12
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration.......................................................................12
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.......................................................14
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM.........................................16
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM ............................18
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM.................................................21
PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ...................................... 22
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS.....................26
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 (Deleted per template)
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which
the Town of Apex 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 Apex 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 NCS000446, 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 Apex and located within the
corporate limits of the Town of Apex.
In preparing this SWMP, the Town of Apex 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. Any major changes to the approved SWMP will require resubmittal, review
and approval by NCDEQ, and may require a new public comment period depending on the nature of the
changes.
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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 enforceable 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:
Title:
Town Manager
Signed this day 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 Apex, including all regulated activities
associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate limits of
Town of Apex as of the date of this document. The most recent version of the full map can be found online
here: httD://www.a-Dexnc.org/DocumentCenter/View/480/Comorate-Limits-and-Extraterritorial-
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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes stormwater piping (size and material), junction boxes, invert elevations,
and outfalls. Stormwater from streets, rooftops, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces is generally
collected din curb inlets and conveyed by underground pipe systems. In some cases, stormwater runoff
flows either by grass -lined swale, ditch or sheet flows to the nearest receiving stream. In accordance with
riparian buffer regulations, stormwater discharges must attain diffuse flow prior to entry into the buffer.
MS4 Map:
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Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped
99.9
%
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped
138
total
*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.
Major Outfalls Map:
http://www.gpexnc.org/DocumentCenter/View/33633/MS4-maj or-outfalls-map-2020_color?bidld
3.3 Receiving Waters
The Town of Apex MS4 is located within both the Neuse River and Cape Fear River Basins and discharges
directly into receiving waters as listed in Table 2. 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
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Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name
Stream Index
Water
303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
/ AU Number
Quality
of Interest
Classification
CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN
White Oak Creek
16-41-6-(0.3)
WS— I;
Nutrients 2
NSW
White Oak Creek
16-41-6-(0.7)
;
Nutrients 2
NSw
White Oak Creek
18-7-6
C
N/A
Little White Oak Creek
18-7-7
C
N/A
Clark Branch
16-41-6-3
;
Nutrients 2
NSW
Reedy Branch
16-41-10-1
;
Nutrients Z
NSW
Beaver Creek
16-41-10-
WS-Vl;
Nutrients Z
0.3
NSW
Beaver Creek
16-41-10-
WS-IV;
Nutrients Z
0.5
NSW
Little Beaver Creek
16-41-11-(1)
;
Nutrients 2
NSW
Big Branch
18-7-6-1
C
N/A
Big Branch
18-7-8
C
N/A
Little Branch
18-7-6-1-1
C
N/A
NEUSE RIVER BASIN
Crabtree Creek
27-33- 1
C; NSW
Poor Bioclassification; Nutrients
Williams Creek
27-43-2
1;
Poor Bioclassification; Nutrients
NSW
Swift Creek
27-43-(1)
1;
Poor Bioclassification; Nutrients
NSW
Middle Creek
27-43-15- 1
C; NSW
Fair Bioclassification; Nutrients
3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The Town of Apex MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to the
receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above.
The MS4 does interconnect with the statewide NCDOT TS4 and includes:
a. The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT TS4.
b. The interconnection is discharging stormwater into the NCDOT TS4. The number of
interconnections is unknown. Quantity: N/A.
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c. Where possible, the Town of Apex TS4 mapping does identify interconnections with the
NCDOT MS4.
d. Where possible, the Town of Apex MS4 mapping does include NCDOT TS4 outfalls.
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.
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Water Body Name
TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern
Stormwater
Water
Waste
Quality
Load
Recovery
Allocation
Program
Y/N
Y/N
Neuse River Estuary
Total Nitrogen
N
N
Swift / Williams Creek
Biological Integrity
Y
Y
Jordan Lake
Total Phosphorous, Total
N
N
Nitrogen
The Swift Creek watershed in the northeast section of Apex has been identified with a WLA. Focused
stormwater pollution prevention efforts have been implemented Town -wide to help address this. The Town
of Apex website has a page devoted to homeowner education and specifically how to slow the flow of
runoff and promote healthy streambanks. This includes instructions on rain garden installation, reduced
fertilizer use, downspout disconnection, and an NC Cooperative Extension publication on Small -Scale
Solutions for Repairing Eroded Streambanks.
The Town has contracted with a company for street sweeping services. Downtown Apex is swept every
two weeks, Town parking lots are swept monthly, main thoroughfares (including NCDOT streets) are also
swept monthly, and all residential neighborhoods are swept on a quarterly basis. Any residential areas
within the Swift Creek watershed are swept on a monthly basis instead of quarterly as part of the Water
Quality Recovery Program.
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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. Based upon a review of the Endangered and Threatened Species and Species
of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed species believe to or known to occur in North
Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the species listed in Table 4 have the
potential to occur within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed, Table 4 summarizes
the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat.
Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name
Common name
Species Group
Federal Listing
Status
Alasmidonta
heterodon
Dwarf wedgemussel
Clam
Endangered
Noturus uriosus
Carolina madtom
Fish
Proposed Endangered
Notropis
mekistocholas
Cape Fear shiner
Fish
Endangered
Elli do lanceolata
Yellow lance
Clam
Threatened
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The Town of Apex MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold NPDES
Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps & Permit Data web page.
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number
Facility Name
NCG110000
Middle Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the Town of Apex as
summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not
significantly impact water quality. The Town of Apex 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 Apex.
Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly into
the MS4 is considered incidental. Non-commercial car washing is exempt from the Town's IDDE
ordinance and is considered to be any occasional automotive washing performed by individuals or groups
without charging any fee or in exchange for a charitable donation. This shall include but is not limited to
car washes performed by local church groups, school groups, athletic teams, youth organizations, and
individuals at their place of residence. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do contain
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detergents have been evaluated by the Town of Apex to determine whether they may significantly impact
water quality.
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Non-Stormwater Discharge
Water Quality Impacts
Water line 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
Air conditioning condensate
Incidental
Irrigation waters
Incidental
Springs
Incidental
Water from crawls ace pumps
Incidental
Footing drains
Incidental
Lawn watering
Incidental
Residential and charity car washing
Exempt per
ordinance
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands
Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
Incidental
Street wash water
N/A
Flows from firefighting activities
Incidental
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the Town of Apex 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 Apex has evaluated schools, homeowners and
businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts.
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
N/A
N/A
N/A
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Organizational Structure
The Phase II permit is administered by the Environmental Engineering Manager within the Water
Resources Department. The Town's Environmental Field Services Supervisor manages the day-to-day
operations related to most MCMs. The Public Works & Transportation Department contributes to MCM
#6.
Jose Martinet, Public Works
& Transportation Director
Chad LeMasters, Public
Works Operations Manager
• MCM 96—Street
Sweeping Program, MS4
Inspection & Mainte-
nance {including
outfalls]
Jessica Bolin, Environmental
Engineering Manager
• Manages Phase II staff
• Riparian Buffer Program
• MCM #4 & 5—Plan review
for new development, re-
view post -construction as-
builts
Mike Deaton, Water Resources
Director
Joe Ben dis, GIS Specialist
• Maintains MS4 map
[including major outfalls
and receiving streams]
• Maintains SCM map
• Maintains municipal
facilities map
David Hardin, Water Resources
Specialist
• MGM 4;3—Water sari pl es/
lab for IDDE, SSO
I
Stan Fortier, Senior Engineer
Lindley Paynter, Senior Program
James Misc is gno, Environmental Field Services Supervisor
• MCM #4& 5—Plan review
Support Specialist
MCM #1—Attends public events, presents to small groups
for new development, re-
MCM #t—Answers stormwater
and school classrooms
view post -construction as-
hotline, updates website
MCM #2—Advertises for and oversees public outreach events
builts
MCM #5—Tracks all incoming
MCM #3—IDDE program administrator, HAZMAT responder
annual inspection reports on a
MCM #4—S&E program administrator
monthly basis; tracks O&M
MCM #5—Conducts post -construction final SCM inspections
agreements
and enforcemerrt; inspection of all SCMs per each Phase II
permit cycle
MCM #6—Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping annual
staff training, annual inspections of all Town facilities
Submits annual Phase II report through BUMS
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Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component
Responsible Position
Staff Name
Department
Stormwater Program
Environmental
Jessica Bolin
Water Resources
Administration
Engineering Manager
SWMP Management
Environmental
Jessica Bolin
Water Resources
Engineering Manager
Public Education &
Environmental Field
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Outreach
Services Supervisor
Public Involvement &
Environmental Field
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Participation
Services Supervisor
Illicit Discharge
Environmental Field
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Detection &
Services Supervisor
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Construction Site
Environmental Field
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Runoff Control
Services Supervisor
Post -Construction
Environmental
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Stormwater
Engineering Manager
Management
Pollution
Environmental Field
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Prevention/Good
Services Supervisor
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities
Environmental Field
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Operation &
Services Supervisor
Maintenance Program
Spill Response Program
Environmental Field
James Misciagno
Water Resources
Services Supervisor
MS4 Operation &
Public Works &
Jose Martinez
Public Works &
Maintenance Program
Transportation Director
Transportation
Municipal SCM
Environmental
Jessica Bolin
Water Resources
Operation &
Engineering Manager
Maintenance Program
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Contracted service
N/A
N/A
Fertilizer Management
Program
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Vehicle & Equipment
Cleaning Program
Public Works &
Transportation Director
Jose Martinez
Public Works &
Transportation
Pavement Management
Public Works &
Jose Martinez
Public Works &
Program
Transportation Director
Transportation
Total Maximum Daily
Environmental
Jessica Bolin
Water Resources
Load (TMDL)
Engineering Manager
Requirements
4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the Town of Apex 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 of Apex stormwater program is currently funded through the Town's general fund and the annual
total is approximately $2.2 million. This budget is reviewed every year.
4.3 Shared Responsibility
The Town of Apex 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 Apex
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 Apex 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 or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place.
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or
Legal
Permit Requirement
Implementing Entity & Program Name
Agreement
Y/N
Table 13 — BMP #3
TJCOG — Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP)
Y
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4.4 Co-Permittees
There are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000446 for the Town of Apex.
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4
Contact Person
Phone & E-Mail
Interlocal
Name
Agreement
(Y/N)
N/A
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The Town of Apex will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the
administration of the Stormwater Management Program.
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit
2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self -Assessment
Ref.
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 eriod is the fiscal year Jul 1 — June 30 .
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#1
Annual Self -Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of
1. Prepare, certify and
1. Annually (Permit
1. Yes/No
SWMP implementation, suitability of
submit the Annual Self-
Years 1-5)
SWMP commitments and any
Assessment to NCDEQ
proposed changes to the SWMP
prior to August 31 each
utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self-
year.
Assessment Template.
Permit
1.6: Permit Renewal Application
Ref.
Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the
NPDES MS4 permit.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#2
Permit Renewal Application
Audit stormwater program
1. Participate in an
1. TBD — Typically
1. Yes/No
implementation for compliance with
NPDES MS4 Permit
Permit Year 4
the permit and approved SWMP,and
Compliance Audit, as
utilize the results to prepare and
scheduled and performed
by EPA or NCDEQ.
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
submit a permit renewal application
2. Self -audit and
2. Permit Year 5
2. Yes/No/Partial
package.
document any
stormwater program
components not audited
by EPA or NCDEQ
utilizing the DEQ Audit
Template. Submit Self -
Audit to DEMLR
(required component of
permit renewal
application package).
3. Certify the stormwater
3. Permit Year 5
3. Date of permit renewal
permit renewal
application submittal
application (Permit
renewal application
form, Self -Audit, and
Draft SWMP for the next
5-year permit cycle) and
submit to NCDEQ at
least 180 days prior to
permit expiration.
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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Town of Apex will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute educational
materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of storm water
discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water 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
Apex is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit
discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste. f
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
.i
Target Pollutants/Sources
Target Audience(s)
Litter
General Public
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 Apex will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach BMPs.
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit
3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Ref.
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 provide educational information to identified target audiences on pollutants/sources identified in
table 12 above, and shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those
elements implemented locally or throu h a cooperative agree ent.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#3
Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP)
Maintain membership in CWEP
1. Maintain a current
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
where regional local governments can
contract with CWEP and
Permit Years 1-5
pool their resources to achieve direct
renew as necessary.
public education and mass media
marketing regarding stormwater
quality.
#4
Public Events
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Attend public events to distribute
1. Host a booth at the
1. Annually
1. Quantity of
educational brochures, provide
Town's annual Peak Fest
Permit Years 1-5
educational materials
hands-on activities, and answer
event.
distributed.
community questions on stormwater
quality.
Permit
2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site
Ref.
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program's message(s) 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
and SWMP. The web page shall also provide developers with all relevant post -construction requirements,
design standards, checklists and/or other materials.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#5
Informational Website
Keep relevant stormwater
1. Maintain an updated
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
information on the Town's official
Stormwater information
Permit Years 1-5
website
page on the Town of
Apex official website.
Post brochures and
provide information on
water quality, stormwater
pollutants, litter and
ways to minimize them,
municipal stormwater
projects and activities.
Permit
3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline
Ref.
Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#6
Stormwater Hotline
Advertise a single phone number and
1. Promote and maintain
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
triage all stormwater related calls
a phone number for
Permit Years 1-5
Number of hotline calls
received
stormwater concerns and
received
public education and
outreach.
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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 Apex will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and participation
BMPs.
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit
3.3.1: Public Input
Ref.
Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#7
Online Public Comments
Stormwater questions or concerns are
1. Continue to promote
1. Continuously Permit
1. Yes/No
entered through an online submission
and maintain an online
Years 1-5
Number of submissions
form on the Town's official website
submission form to direct
and directed to appropriate staff.
stormwater questions and
concerns to Town staff
for response.
Permit
3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Ref.
Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#8
Storm Drain Marldng Program
Continue to involve school groups
1. Promote volunteer
1. Continuously
1. Number of events
and other volunteers in storm drain
opportunities on the
Permit Years 1-5
completed and total
marking events to raise awareness
Town's website.
number of drains
and promote ownership in the
Schedule events, manage
marked.
stormwater program and to protect
volunteers, and provide
the water quality of the receiving
supplies.
streams.
#9
Stream Clean -Up Events
Continue to advertise and manage
1. Promote volunteer
1. Continuously
1. Number of events
community groups to clean up trash
opportunities on the
Permit Years 1-5
completed and total
and debris along waterways.
Town's official website.
number of participants.
Schedule events, manage
volunteers, and provide
supplies.
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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The Town of Apex 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
3.4.1: MS4 Map
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#10
MS4 Map
Maintain a storm sewer system map
1. Maintain the current
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No/Partial
of major outfalls, surface waters,
MS4 map.
Permit Years 1-5
conveyances and flow direction.
2. Add new
2. Continuously
2. Yes/No/Partial
infrastructure as it is
Permit Years 1-5
Number of new outfalls
accepted by the town.
added
Permit
3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Ref.
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.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#11
IDDE Ordinance
Maintain adequate legal authorities.
1. Maintain an IDDE
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
ordinance that provides
Permit Years 1-5
legal authority to prohibit
illicit connections and
discharges including
appropriate enforcement
actions.
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Permit
3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#12
IDDE Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain and implement the written
1. Maintain and
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No/Partial
IDDE plan
implement the IDDE
Permit Years 1-5
plan to detect and
address illicit discharges
#13
Dry Weather Flow Inspections
Maintain dry weather flow inspection
1. Maintain and
1. Continuously
1. Number of dry
program.
implement the program
Permit Years 1-5
weather flow inspections
for conducting dry
completed.
weather flow field
observations in
accordance with written
procedures.
Permit
3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#14
IDDE Incident Tracking
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Document and track all reported
1. For each IDDE case,
1. Continuously
1. Number of illicit
IDDE incidents.
document
Permit Years 1-5
discharge reports,
1) the date the illicit
confirmed illicit
discharge was observed;
discharges, resolved
2) the results of the
illicit discharges and
investigation; 3) any
enforcement actions
follow-up of the
issued.
investigation; and 4) the
date the investigation
was closed.
Permit
3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training
Ref.
Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job
responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training shall
include how to identify and report illicit discharges, illicit connections, illegal dumping and spills. Each staff
trainingevent shall be documented, including the a enda/materials, date, and number of staff participating.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#15
Staff Training
Continue to provide annual employee
1. Implement a training
1. Annually
1. Number of employees
training on IDDE
program for relevant
Permit Years 1-5
trained.
Town staff, who as part
of their job duties, may
come into contact with or
otherwise observe an
illicit discharge or illicit
connection.
Permit
3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#16
Reporting
Measures for the public to report
1. See BMPs 6 and 7
1. See BMPs 6 and 7
1. See BMPs 6 and 7
illicit discharges, illegal dumping,
ands ills. See BMPs 6 and 7.
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PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the Town of Apex relies upon the North Carolina Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 as a qualifying alternative program to meet a portion of the NPDES
MS4 Permit requirements for construction site runoff control measures. The SPCA requirements include
reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities that result in land disturbance of
greater than or equal to one acre, and includes any construction activity that is part of a larger common plan
of development that would disturb one acre or more. The state SPCA Program is either delegated to a
city/town, delegated to a county, or implemented by NCDEQ in non -delegated areas.
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Permit
State or Local Program Name
Legal Authority
Implementing
Reference
Entity
3.5.1 -
Town of Apex
15A NCAC Chapter 04,
Town of Apex
3.5.4
Delegated SPCA Program*
NCDEQ Approved Delegation
* The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at:
htlp://www.gpexnc.oriz/269/Soil-Erosion-Sedimentation-Control.
The Town of Apex also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements.
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.5.6: Public Input
Ref.
Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
erosion and sedimentation problems.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#17
Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive
1. Train municipal staff
1. Annually
1. Number of staff
calls from the public on the protocols
on proper handling of
Permit Years 1-5
trained.
for referral and tracking of
construction site runoff
construction site runoff control
control complaints.
complaints.
Permit
3.5.5: Waste Management
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#18
Waste Management
The above measures are required
1. Implementation of the
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
through the Town's S&E ordinance.
S&E ordinance
Permit Years 1-5
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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 Apex 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.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the Town of Apex implements the following State
post -construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase Il MS4 post -construction site
runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where they are
implemented.
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program
State QAP Name
State Requirements
Local Ordinance / Regulatory
Mechanism Reference
N/A
Table 19: Deleted per template
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
3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post -Construction Reporting Requirements
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#19
Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking,
1. Track number of low
1. Permit Years 1-5
1. Number of plan
documentation, inspections and
density and high density
reviews performed for
reporting mechanisms to compile
plan reviews performed.
low density and high
appropriate data for the annual self-
density.
assessment process.
2. Track number of low
2. Permit Years 1-5
2. Number of plan
density and high density
approvals issued for low
plans approved.
density and high density.
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
3. Maintain a current
3. Permit Years 1-5
3. Summary of number
inventory of low density
and type of SCMs added
projects and constructed
to the inventory; and
SCMs including SCM
number and acreage of
type or low density
low density projects
acreage, location and last
constructed.
inspection date.
4. Track number of SCM
4. Permit Years 1-5
4. Number of SCM
inspections performed.
inspections.
5. Track number and
6. Permit Years 1-5
6. Number of
type of enforcement
enforcement actions
actions taken.
issued.
Permit
3.6.2: Legal Authority
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
#20
Legal Authority
Maintain the Town's Unified
1. Regularly update the
1. Permit Years 1-5
1. Yes/No
Development Ordinance (UDO)
UDO.
necessary to implement and enforce
the requirements stated above.
Permit
3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Ref.
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).
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#21
Plan Reviews
Conduct plan reviews for sites that
1. Continue plan review
1. Continuously
1. Number of plans
disturb greater than or equal to one
for new development
Permit Years 1-5
(greater than or equal to
acre. The site plan review shall
projects as they are
1 acre) reviewed.
address how the project meets
submitted.
performance standards.
#22
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements
Implement and maintain an O&M
1. Continue to require an
1. Continuously
1. Number of O&M
program for Stormwater Control
O&M agreement to be
Permit Years 1-5
agreements recorded.
Measures (SCMs).
recorded with Wake
County for each new
SCM approved in Town.
#23
Undisturbed Riparian Buffers
Implement the Town -wide program
1. Continue to implement
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
requiring 100' buffers on all
the Town -wide riparian
Permit Years 1-5
perennial streams and 50' buffers on
buffer protection
all intermittent streams.
program.
Permit
3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Ref.
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.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#24
Annual Inspection
Require an annual inspection of each
1. Continue to require an
1. Continuously
1. Number of annual
SCM in Town to be submitted by the
annual SCM inspection
Permit Years 1-5
inspections received and
property owner.
report sealed by a PE,
enforcement actions
RLA, or PLS for each
issued.
SCM in Town.
#25
Town -inspection
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Conduct and document inspections of
1. Inspect each SCM in
1. Continuously
1. Number of inspections
all SCMs in Town once per permit
Town and document
Permit Years 1-5
performed.
cycle.
findings.
Permit
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D I
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting I
Implementation
Metric
#26
Animal Waste Ordinance I
Maintain a Town ordinance to
1. Maintain Section 4.1
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
manage pet waste.
of the Town municipal
Permit Years 1-5
code to manage pet
waste.
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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 Apex 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 parks 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 Maintenance Program
7. Pavement Management Program
The Town of Apex 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
3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
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 imp ementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#27
Inventory of Municipal Facilities
Maintain a current inventory of
1. Maintain an updated
1. Annually
1. Yes/No
municipal facilities with the potential
inventory of municipal
Permit Years 1-5
Number of facilities
for generating polluted stormwater
facilities with the
runoff.
potential for generating
polluted stormwater
runoff.
2. Inspect municipal
2. Annually
2. Yes/No
facilities with the
Permit Years 1-5
Number of facility
potential for generating
inspections
polluted stormwater
runoff annually.
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#28
O&M Program
Draft an O&M plan for each new
1. As new facilities are
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
municipal facility with the potential
built, draft an O&M plan
Permit Years 1-5
Number of new facilities
for generating polluted stormwater
that facility operators can
runoff.
follow in order to reduce
pollution in the
stormwater runoff.
#29
Staff Training
Provide annual employee training on
Continue to implement a
1. Annually
1. Number of employees
pollution prevention and good
training program for
Permit Years 1-5
trained.
housekeeping.
relevant Town staff on
pollution prevention and
good housekeeping
practices.
Permit
3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Ref.
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
rocedures.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#30
Spill Response Plans
Updated spill response plans will be
1. Continue to keep spill
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
kept for any municipal facility with
response procedures
Permit Years 1-5
the potential for generating polluted
updated and located at
stormwater runoff
appropriate locations.
Permit
3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#31
Storm Drain Maintenance Plan
Update and implement the current
1. Update the Storm
1. Permit Year 1
1. Yes/No
storm drain operation and
Drain Inspections Plan to
maintenance plan.
inspect 20% annually.
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2. Implement the plan
2. Continuously
2. Yes/No
Permit Years 1-5
Number of inspections
completed
Number of maintenance
work orders
3. Train staff on
3. See BMPs 6 and 7.
3. See BMPs 6 and 7.
pollution prevention and
illicit discharge
identification. See
BMPs 6 and 7.
Permit
3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage municipally -owned, operated, and/or maintained structural stormwater control measures (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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#32
Town -Owned SCM O&M Program
Ensure all Town -owned SCMs are
1. Continue to maintain
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
maintained and inspected regularly.
an inventory of Town-
Permit Years 1-5
Number of inspections
owned SCMs, maintain
performed.
on a monthly basis, and
inspect annually.
Permit
3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#33
Pesticide, Herbicide, and Fertilizer Application Management
Relevant municipal employees shall
1. Continue to train
1. Annually
1. Yes/No
be trained and certified.
employees on
Permit Years 1-5
Number of certified staff
appropriate pesticide,
herbicide, and fertilizer
practices and maintain
documentation of
certifications.
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Permit
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Ref.
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
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
#34
Municipal Vehicle Maintenance
Implement measures to prevent or
1. Continue to utilize the
1. Continuously
1. Yes/No
minimize contamination of
vehicle washing station
Permit Years 1-5
stormwater runoff from all areas used
at the PW facility and
for municipal vehicle cleaning and
conduct all maintenance
maintenance. See BMPs 27 - 29.
at the PW Fleet shop
where appropriate
measures such as
oil/water separators are
installed.
2. See BMPs 27 - 29
2. See BMPs 27 - 29
2. See BMPs 27 - 29
3. Obtain / maintain
3. Continuously
3. Yes/No/Status
industrial stormwater
Permit Years 1 - 5
permit coverage for
subject municipal
facilities.
Permit
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Ref.
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 fre uencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
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Public Street Maintenance
Implement the street sweeping
1. Continue to implement
1. Continuously
1. Quantity of sediment /
program to regularly clean all
the street sweeping
Permit Years 1-5
debris removed from
publicly owned roads and parking
program.
swept roads.
lots.
2. Continue to collect
2. Continuously
2. Quantity of yard waste
yard waste.
Permit Years 1-5
collected.
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Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Describe
1. Evaluate litter loading
1. Annually
1. Yes/No/Status
in public areas and install
Permit Years 1-5
Number of new
receptacles as
receptacles installed
appropriate to provide
for proper disposal.
2. See BMPs 3, 5, 9, 31
2. See BMPs 3, 5, 9, 31
2. See BMPs 3, 5, 9, 31
3. Continue to collect
3. Continuously
3. Quantity of trash
trash from public
Permit Years 1-5
collected.
receptacles.
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