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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000429_2021-SWMP Draft_20220224[Draft] Stormwater Management Plan The City of Gastonia NCS000429 08/11/2021 NC Great Place. Great People. Great Promise. IA Table of Contents PART1: 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.......................................................................................................................... 4 3.4 MS4 Interconnection.....................................................................................................................4 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)....................................................................................... 5 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat............................................................ 6 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges....................................................................................................... 6 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges......................................................................................................... 7 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources....................................................................................................... 8 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION...................................10 4.1 Organizational Structure.............................................................................................................10 4.2 Program Funding and Budget.....................................................................................................12 4.3 Shared Responsibility.................................................................................................................12 4.4 Co-Permittees..............................................................................................................................13 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration..........................................................................13 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.........................................................15 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM...........................................18 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM .............................. 20 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM...................................................24 PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM........................................26 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ...................... 31 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 PART 1: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which The City of Gastonia 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 City of Gastonia 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 NCS000429, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by The City of Gastonia and located within the corporate limits of The City of Gastonia. In preparing this SWMP, The City of Gastonia 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. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 1 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: Signed this M day of 20 DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 2 PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of The City of Gastonia, including all regulated activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate limits of The City of Gastonia as of the date of this document. i \ / GiOry.rYo r _ f , I) �A•DW •�Ho 31 - EE \ 1A H�DH O�ND•� .1 �.. ,D• v 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping The Current MS4 mapping includes inlet locations, outlet locations, manhole location, pipe locations and sizing based on as built designs that are available. Note that due to the age of infrastructure, advancement in mapping and changing landscape within The City of Gastonia, the map may not have up to date records of the aforementioned infrastructure. That said, the map is ever changing and evolving.based on field observations and plan updates. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 3 Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping Percent of MS4 Area Mapped [estimated] 85 % No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 294 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. 3.3 Receiving Waters The City of Gastonia MS4 is located within the Catawba 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 AnthonyCreek 11-130-2-1 Class B Blackwood Creek 11-135-7 Class C Catawba Creek 11-130 Class C 303(d) — Entire Branch Crowders Creek 11-135 Class C 303(d) — From SR1108 tp NC 321 Duharts Creek 11-139-19 Class WS-V Kaglor Branch 11-129-16-5 Class C Jule Allen Branch 11-129-16-6 Class C Long Creek 11-129-16-4 Class C 303(d) — Entire Branch Shoal Branch 11-30-4 Class C 3.4 MS4 Interconnection The City of Gastonia MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly discharges to the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 4 The MS4 does interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4 and includes: a. The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is estimated. Quantity: Approx 450 b. The interconnection is discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is known/estimated/unknown. Quantity: Approx 420 c. To date, The City of Gastonia MS4 mapping does not specifically identify interconnections with the NCDOT MS4. d. To date, The City of Gastonia MS4 mapping does not specifically include NCDOT MS4 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 Catawba Creek Nutrients N N Crowders Creek Nutrients N N Crowders Creek Fecal Coliform N N While no WLA exists for the City of Gastonia, TMDL pollutants are the subject of education and outreach to the public as a means of highlighting the deleterious impacts that they have on water quality. In addition, the City of Gastonia participates in an off right-of-way program that financially assists citizens who are contributing to sedimentation in waterways which is the primary transport method of the TMDLs identified in Table 3. This helps enhance not only education, but also provides a practical solution for mitigating TMDLs in our community. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 5 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat There are no significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat identified within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. This conclusion is 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. However, the species listed is not likely to be significantly impacted due to the quality of surface waters within their habitat. Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species (Habitat NOT Impacted by Surface Water Quality) Scientific Name Common name Species Group Federal Listing Status Helianthus schweinitzii Schwenitz's Sunflower Flowering Plant Endangered 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges The City of Gastonia MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps & Permit Data web page. Permit Number Facility Name NCG020866 John E Jenkins Inc NCG020506 JEJ Borrow Pit NCG030130 Diamler Trucks Na NCG050403 Lanxess Corp NCG030492 Stabilus NCG030412 Mann+Hummel Filtration Technology NCG060351 Mann+Hummel Filtration Technilogy NCG030483 CMC Rebar Carolinas NCG050435 Red Valve Company NCG050436 Red Valve Company NCG030718 Atlas Co co Rental LLC — DBA Powerhouse Boiler Equipment NCG080180 United Parcel Service NCG080406 Waste Management of Carolinas Inc NCG080680 Petroliance LLC — Apex DBA Petrochoice NCG140051 Concrete Supply Co - LLC DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 6 NCG140133 Concrete Supply Co - LLC NCG130063 Sonoco Recycling Gastonia NCG170415 Firestone Fibers & Textiles LLC NCG170067 American & Efird Inc. NCG170129 Beal Manufacturing Inc. NCG170312 American & Efird Inc. NCG170362 Amaerican & Efird Inc. NCG170399 Faist Chemtec Inc NCG170408 Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc NCG170424 Owens Corning NCG200525 Carolina Metals Group Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities v �\- Ratio D,'`Ohs - - / lN- RlNA� A7M(!A• 1 OUNT O 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by The City of Gastonia as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not significantly impact water quality. The City of Gastonia 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 City of Gastonia. 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 DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 7 contain detergents have been evaluated by The City of Gastonia 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 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 City of Gastonia is aware of other significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. These include sediment, illicit discharges (eg..sanitary overflows), litter, and yard waste. Littering is not isolated to one area or neighborhood, The City of Gastonia has become aware of the fact that it is often more prevalent in locations where there is heavy foot traffic and public gathering spaces. Areas such as municipal greenways and parks are particularly susceptible to this form of pollution. Another, more deleterious form of pollution is sedimentation. The lion share of this method of pollution is from rapid development of the land. The City of Gastonia's primary soil type is a Cecil Urban Complex and Helena Urban Complex. Both soil types have been classified as Highly Erodible Land (HEL) as determined by the USDA-NRCS. Consequently, the land is prone to contribute to sedimentation and is a target pollution that has gained great attention in this area. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 8 Yard Waste is also a pollution source which is heightened during both spring and fall as the change of season brings yard debris/waste to street inlets. As a result, higher concentrations of ambient elements, such as Nitrogen and Phosphorous can discharge into the MS4. Sanitary sewer overflows can also be problematic during heavy rain events and improper disposal of chemicals from citizens can occur on occasion. Incidents of both pollution and sedimentation have been reported by the public and overtime The City of Gastonia has taken several steps toward reducing the number of incidents within the 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 City of Gastonia 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) Litter Citizens and visitors Public Education and outreach Litter Citizens and visitors Keep Gastonia Beautiful — Litter Collection Litter Citizens and visitors Trinity Hands — Litter Collection Sedimentation Construction and Real Estate Community Gaston County Natural Resources Dept — Sedimentation Division Grease and Waste Oil Local Restaurants Public Education and Outreach Yard Waste Citizens (Home/Business owners) Public Education and Outreach Illicit Discharges Sanitary Sewer Utility / Citizens Monitoring / Public Education DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 9 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Organizational Structure The Stormwater Program for The City of Gastonia is operated through the Public Works Department and reports directly to the Assistant Public Works Director. For a complete visualization of The Stormwater Division in The City of Gastonia's structure, please see the flow chart below. The City of Gastonia currently participates in an inter -local agreement with Gaston County and the Gaston Natural Resources Department to help facilitate the Construction Site Runoff Control aspect of the SWMP. The Construction Site Runoff Control is the only component of the SWMP that Gaston County is involved with and is there for not included in the organizational flow chart below. Organizational Flow Chart [City of Gastonia — Stormwater Division] DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 10 Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department Stormwater Program Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Administration Administrator SWMP Management Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Administrator Public Education & Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Outreach Administrator Public Involvement & Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Participation Administrator Illicit Discharge Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Detection & Administrator Elimination Construction Site Gaston County Joseph Alm Gaston Natural Runoff Control Stormwater Resources Department Administrator Post -Construction Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Stormwater Administrator Management Pollution Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Prevention/Good Administrator Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Municipal Facilities Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Operation & Administrator Maintenance Program Spill Response Program Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Administrator MS4 Operation & Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Maintenance Program Administrator Municipal SCM Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Dept Operation & Administrator Maintenance Program Pesticide, Herbicide & Assistant Director of Harold Lewis White Parks and Recreation Fertilizer Management Parks and Recreation Program DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 11 Vehicle & Equipment Cleaning Program Division Manager of Equipment Services Cindy Forrester Vehicle Operations Pavement Management Stormwater Utility Danon Lawson Stormwater Program Administrator Total Maximum Daily N/A N/A N/A Load (TMDL) Requirements 4.2 Program Funding and Budget In accordance with the issued permit, The City of Gastonia 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. Based on the current utility fee and ERU's being billed, the annual revenue generated from stormwater is $3,095,425 4.3 Shared Responsibility The City of Gastonia 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 City of Gastonia remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation, and may be subject to enforcement action if neither The City of Gastonia 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 Permit Requirement Implementing Entity & Program Name Legal Agreement (Y/N) Permit Section E Gaston County Sediment and Erosion Control Program Y DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 12 4.4 Co-Permittees The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number NCS000429 for The City of Gastonia. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-permittee. Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information Co-Permittee MS4 Contact Person Phone & E-Mail Interlocal Name Agreement (Y/N) N/A N/A N/A N/A 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration The City of Gastonia 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 period is the fiscal year (July 1 — June 30). BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric #. Annual Self -Assessment Perform an annual evaluation of 1. Prepare, certify and 1. Annually 1. Yes/No SWMP implementation, suitability of submit the Annual Self- Permit Years 1 — 4 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 #. Permit Renewal Application DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 13 Table 11: Program Administration BMPs 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. 2. Self -audit and 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 3. Certify the stormwater permit renewal 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 1. TBD — Typically Permit Year 4 2. Permit Year 5 3. Permit Year 5 1. Yes/No 2. Yes/No/Partial 3. Date of permit renewal application submittal DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 14 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM The City of Gastonia 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 City of Gastonia is required to inform businesses and the general 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 General Public Illicit Discharges General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Illegal Dumping General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Improper Disposal of Yard Waste General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees Improper Disposal of FOG Restaurants, General Public Sedimentation/Erosion General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Developers, Engineers The City of Gastonia 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 #. Mailing/Billing Inserts Bi-annual mailers that are sent to 1. Bi Annual Mailer 1. Spring and Fall 1. Billed residents and each resident or business who businesses receives measured utilities. The 2. 2. 2. subject of each mailer is related to 3. 3. 3. some aspect of stormwater. (Eg. Pollution prevention, value of 4. 4. 4. buffers, leaf removal from gutters, 5. 5. 5. etc) DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 15 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs #. Sediment and Erosion Control Workshop Working with Gaston County's 1. Educate Contractors 1. Annually - Spring 1. Attendance Log Natural Resources Dept. The City of 2. Educate Engineers 2. 2. Gastonia Participates in their annual contractor and engineer workshop. 3. Educate Developers 3. 3. The City of Gastonia helps answer 4. 4. 4. questions and identify potential issues before plans are submitted for 5. 5. 5. review. #. Public School Outreach Working with Gaston County's 1. Educate Students 1. Annually - (generally 1. Attendance Log public schools, the stormwater Spring or Fall department has participated in a 2. Educate Teachers 2. 2. number of presentations and outreach 3. 3. 3. opportunities within the School System. We answer questions and 4. 4. 4. educate the student population on 5. 5. 5. what stormwater is and why water quality is important #. Stream Clean-up Targeting local stream that adjoin 1. Remove all 1. Semi -Annually 1. Lbs of trash / stream neighborhoods and parks community measurable trash in a (Usually Spring and Fall) reach wide to perform an annual clean-up designated reach of of the community stream stream 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 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 #. Municipal Website outreach DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 16 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Provide a website that helps connect 1. engage public with a 1. Ongoing (updates) as 1. (possible counter the public with the Stormwater 24hr/7 day a week needed installation) Program. Items such as resource of information mission/purpose, helpful links, on all current stormwater hotline number, and contact issues, activates and information. resources regarding stormwater 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. #. Social Media Outreach City of Gastonia's Facebook page is 1. Engage the public with 1. Ongoing (updates) as 1. (possible counter managed by the city Communication a 24/7 monitored needed installation) Specialist. resource for all issues In addition, the Director of regarding the City of Communications and Marketing Gastonia. This includes works closely with the Stormwater Stormwater Department to provide the exposure 2. 2. 2. needed via press releases and marketing to help the public engage 3. 3. 3. with stormwater education. Social Media is also utilized via Keep 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Gastonia Beautiful, a partner in ensuring public awareness of upcoming events (eg. Stream Cleanups) is highlighted. 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 Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. Stormwater Hotline Provide a resource for citizens to call 1. Answer all incoming 1. Ongoing 1. Service Record in in and communicate in a non- calls from the public Hansen (Quantity) 2. 2. 2. automated capacity. This line is the forefront of the Stormwater Department as it allows citizens to 3. 3. 3. speak to staff. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 17 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 City of Gastonia 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 Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. Stream Clean-up Targeting local stream that adjoin 1. Remove all 1. Annually — usually 1. Lbs of trash/ event neighborhoods and parks community measurable trash in a Spring wide to perform an annual clean-up designated reach of of the community stream stream 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. #. Stormwater Commission City Council appointed stormwater 1. Number of completed 1. 6 meeting conducted 1. number of meeting commission assists in the distribution projects from the annually (typicallyin odd attended by the of funding associated with off -right Stormwater Utility months) commissioner and the of way projects and concern. public 2. 2. 2. number of projects that are funded from the Stormwater Utility Fund 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 18 Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs 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 Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. Stream Clean-up Targeting local stream that adjoin 1. Remove all 1. Annually — usually 1. Lbs of trash/ event neighborhoods and parks community measurable trash in a Spring wide to perform an annual clean-up designated reach of of the community stream stream 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. #. Stormwater Commission Voluntary Board comprised of 1. Meeting every other 1. 6 times per year 1. Number of Citizens citizens appointed by City council to month addressing citizen assisted help advise in off right of way concerns within meeting projects, and to offer a public voice times 2. 2. 2. regarding Stormwater related concerns 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 19 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM The City of Gastonia 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 Permi 3.4.1: MS4 Map t 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 #. MS4 Map Map is a visualization of annual 1. Mapping is based on 1. Every fiscal calendar 1. Quantity of identified reported IDDE incidents within the reports year reported areas. MS4 municipal boundaries 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permi 3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism t 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 #. Sec. 14-733 (B) (4) — City of Gastonia Code of Ordinances "The Stormwater Administrator [has 1. Identify IDDE 1. Whenever sites are 1. Quantity the ability] ... to enforce the provisions locations noted or reported and of this decision in accordance with its enforcement action is enforcement provisions" deemed most applicable 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 20 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permi 3.4.3: IDDE Plan t 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 Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. Biannual dry inspections of Gastonia permitted properties (E.g. WWTP, The Airport, etc.) Perform site inspections on the City of 1. All City of Gastonia 1. Once Every 6 months 1. Yes (Inspect each Gastonia permitted locations to ensure Permitted facilities stormwater inlet and that there is no Illicit Discharge on where Stormwater outlet on location to during periods longer than 72 hours Discharge infrastructure ensure no discharge is with no rain. is identified. occurring) 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. #. Regular Communication with Two Rivers Utility - (Sanitary Sewer Overflows) Open and regular communication with 1. Identified SSOs based 1. Reports are collected 1. Yes - Every event is Two Rivers Utility to ensure Sanitary on address or specific after every SSO event Recorded on form CS - Sewer Overflows are recorded and location of location as and kept in a folder for SSO (from DWR) addressed immediately following any identified on form CS- the year the event events SSO occurred 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 21 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permi 3.4.4: IDDE Tracking t 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 #. Tracking IDDE/Documentation as identified As IDDE occurs reports are made and 1. Inspect all reported 1. Reports are taken and 1. Yes/Quantity complied in a digital folder to be used IDDE calls as they arise started new each year as reference and for tracking incidents 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permi 3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training t 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 training event shall be documented, including the agenda/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 #. Staff IDDE Training done on an annual basis Training is done for each facility and 1. In person meeting 1. Annually (Training 1. Attendance registry with municipal staff who interact with discussing stormwater dates vary based on (Quantity) stormwater or potential IDDE hazards IDDE hazards employee staff development) 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. Permi 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting t 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 DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 22 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs #. I Stormwater Hotline Provide a resource for citizens to call 1. Answer all incoming 1. Ongoing 1. Service Record in in and communicate in a non- calls from the public Hansen (Quantity) automated capacity. This line is the 2. 2. 2. forefront of the Stormwater Department as it allows citizens to 3. 3. 3. speak to staff. 4. 4. 4. 5. 1 5. 1 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 23 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, The City of Gastonia 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 - Gaston County — Natural 15A NCAC Chapter 04, Gaston County 3.5.4 Resources Department NCDEQ Approved Delegation, Interlocal Agreement/Joint Resolution, Local Ordinance * The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at: https://www. ag stongov.com/,government/departments/natural resources/stormwater_control.php The City of Gastonia 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 Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. Municipal Staff Training Train municipal staff who receive 1. Train municipal staff 1. Annually Permit Years 1. Number of staff calls from the public on the protocols on proper handling of 1-5 trained, for referral and tracking of construction site runoff construction site runoff control control complaints. 2. 2. 2. complaints. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 24 Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs 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 #. N/A — City Relies on the County for this BMP Measures are handled By Gaston 1. See Gaston County 1. See Gaston County 1. See Gaston County County Per Inter -local Agreement 2. 2. 2. as all Site Runoff /Waste Management during construction 3. 3. 3. falls under their jurisdiction 4. 4. 4. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 25 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 City of Gastonia 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 City of Gastonia 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. Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program Local Ordinance / Regulatory State QAP Name State Requirements Mechanism Reference None N/A N/A The City of Gastonia has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -construction program requirements. These existing requirements are codified in local ordinance(s), and implementation is further defined in guidance, manuals and/or standard operating procedure(s) as summarized in Table 19 below. Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 26 Permit Requirements for Plan Review and Approval Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2(a) Authority Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-731 (a) 3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c) Federal, State & Local Projects Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-711 / developing 3.6.3(b) Plan Review Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-734 (d)(e) 3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-741 3.6.3(d) O&M Plan Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-741 3.6.3(e) Deed Restrictions/Covenants Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-743 3.6.3(f) Access Easements Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-740 (c) Permit Requirements for Inspections and Enforcement Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2(b) Documentation Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-740 (b) 3.6.2(c) Right of Entry Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-741 (b) (4) 3.6.4(a) Pre -CO Inspections Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-736 (b) 3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-740 a) 3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-740 (b) 3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-738 (b)(2) & (d) 3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-740 (b) Permit Requirements for Fecal Coliform Reduction Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.6(a) Pet Waste Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-571 3.6.6(b) On -Site Domestic Wastewater Treatment Gastonia Code of Ordinances Sec 14-739 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 #. Standard Reporting [to be implemented] Implement standardized tracking, 1. Track number of low 1. Continuously 1. Number of plan documentation, inspections and density and high density Permit Years 1-5 reviews performed for reporting mechanisms to compile plan reviews performed. low density and high appropriate data for the annual self- density. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 27 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs assessment process. Data shall be 2. Track number of low 2. Continuously 2. Number of plan provided for each Post -Construction/ density and high density Permit Years 1-5 approvals issued for low Qualifying Alternative Program plans approved. density and high density. being implemented as listed in Table 3. Maintain a current 3. Continuously 3. Summary of number 19. inventory of low density Permit Years 1-5 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. Continuously 4. Number of SCM inspections performed. Permit Years 1-5 inspections. 5. Track number of low 5. Continuously 5. Number of low density density inspections Permit Years 1-5 projects inspected. performed. 6. Track number and 6. Continuously 6. Number of type of enforcement Permit Years 1-5 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 Annual Reporting Implementation Metric #. Gastonia, North Carolina — Code of Ordinances Chapter 14/Article VI — Stormwater Utility Code of Ordinances Chapter 1. Relevant to all new 1. Inspections, Reviews, 1. Quantity of 14/Article VI/ Division 4 Sec.14-731 and preexisting plans and maintenance inspections and site spells out the legal authority that the requiring SCMs regularly reports Stormwater administrator has 2. 2. 2. regarding plan review, inspection, monitoring and maintenance review 3. 3. 3. of new and pre-existing construction. (See Table 19 for further reference) 4. 4. 4. 1 15. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 28 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs 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 BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric #. Gastonia, North Carolina — Code of Ordinances Chapter 14/Article VI — Stormwater Utility Code of Ordinances Chapter 1. Recorded Table 19 1. Recorded Table 19 1. Recorded Table 19 14/Article VI/ Division 4 Sec. 14-733 spells out the legal authority that the 2. 2. 2. stormwater administrator has 3. 3. 3. regarding plan review and approval. 4. 4. 4. (See Table 19 for further reference) 5. 5. 5. 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 #. Gastonia, North Carolina — Code of Ordinances Chapter 14/Article VI — Stormwater Utility Code of Ordinances Chapter 1. See Table 19 1. See Table 19 1. See Table 19 14/Article VI/ Division 4 Sec.14-740 2. 2. 2. and Sec.14-747 spells out the legal authority that the stormwater 3. 3. 3. administrator has regarding 4. 4. 4. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 29 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Inspections and Enforcement of the 5. 5. 5. permit (See Table 19 for further reference) 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 No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. Pet Waste BMP - Legal requirements as provided in the Code of Ordinances Code of Ordinances Chapter 1. See Table 19 1. See Table 19 1. See Table 19 14/Article V/ Division 1 Sec. 14-571 and Sec.14-747 spells out the 2. 2. 2. prohibition of pet waste in an 3. 3. 3. unsanitary manner (consistent with 4. 4. 4. public health guidelines for fecal coliform control) 5. 5. 5. (See Table 19 for further reference #. Pet Waste Stations Provided on Municipal property Gastonia's Downtown area, 1. Collection of Pet 1. Ongoing 1. Quantity (lbs/year) municipal Parks and existing waste in Designated greenways all have pet waste Stations collection stations. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 30 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for The City of Gastonia 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 City of Gastonia 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 eneral stormwater awareness and imp ementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping ractices BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. City of Gastonia Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) Pollution Prevention and Good 1. Pollution Prevention 1. Semi Annual (Once 1. Quantity (Attendance Housekeeping Manuals are kept on Manual located at each every 6 months) and inspections) site. Each folder contains scheduled site. stormwater PP/GH trainings 2. 2. 2. (dates/attendees), site inspection reports and inventories of potential 3. 3. 3. stormwater/surface-water hazards. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 31 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 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 procedures. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. City of Gastonia Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) A plan with a Spill Response and 1. Signs and Spill Kits 1. Semi Annual 1. Document and report Spill Prevention Response section is located at stormwater Inspection of Signs and new spill kits or signs in located on each municipal location facilities that are Spill Kits SPPP as the need arises where a stormwater permit is issued. permitted 2. 2. 2. This section identifies methods to prevent spills as contacts and steps to take should a spill occur. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. #. BMP Title Narrative description of BMP 1. l . 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 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 Implementation Annual Reporting Metric #. Employee Training of Stormwater SCMs, Pollution Prevention and general Stormwater Awareness Training of employees primarily 1. All staff where 1. Ongoing 1. Annual Training for thorough Media presentations to equipment is housed or staff educate and provide a general subject to impair the awareness of the stormwater permit MS4 and pollution prevention on the City 2. 2. 2. Campus and throughout the MS4. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 32 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 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 #. Inventory Map Staff maintained GIS map showing 1. All SCMs owned and 1. Ongoing 1. Maintenance all of the SCMs that are installed, operated by the City of Inspections (Annual) managed and maintained by the City Gastonia of Gastonia 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 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 #. Parks and Recreation Dept - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual This BMP is tied directly to the Parks 1. SPPP Manual for 1. Ongoing 1. Annual inspection of and Recreation Department for The Parks and Recreation chemical and fertilizer City of Gastonia. This department (and landscaping housing and Staff houses the chemicals and fertilizers throughout the city) training 2. 2. 2. directly related to landscaping and land management within the City of 3. 3. 3. Gastonia 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 33 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 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 #. City Garage - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual This BMP is tied directly to the City 1. Manual for the City 1. Ongoing 1. Annual inspection of Garage for The City of Gastonia. Garage the site BMPs and staff This department is directly training responsible for municipal vehicle, 2. 2. 2. and equipment maintenance. It also operates a car wash on site. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 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 frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric #. Leaf and Yard Waste pick up - Scheduled Vehicle Fluid Management - Occasionall Pavement Management for leaf and 1. Measured by number 1. Ongoing throughout 1. Quantity (tons/year) yard waste disposal and removal is of pickups/citizen the city 2. Insert mailers sent to 2. Semi-annually 2. Quantity (Based on managed by the solid waste department with scheduled pick ups every property owner outreach to every owner who has impervious of parcel with Vehicle Fluid Management and yard surface and metered impervious surface) waste are additionally managed utilities through billing inserts (semi- 3. 3. 3. annually) as educational outreach 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. #. Litter Pickup Program - Independent Contractor Litter Management from an 1. Weight of litter picked 1. Daily 1. Quantity (Tons /Year) independent contractor (Currently up 2. 2. 2. Trinity Hands - FY2122) 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 34 DRAFT NCS000429 SWMP City of Gastonia 06/02/2020 Page 35