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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000449_Stormwater Assessment 2020_20220225Environmental Quality N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Management Program Assessment 512 N.Salisbury Street , Raleigh NC 27604 Contained In this Report - Permit Number: NCS000449 Town of Cramerton Permit Number: NCS000449 Report Number: NCS000449_2020 County: Gaston Region: Mooresville 2020 Background Information Sw100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION Sw100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage Town of Cramerton sw100060 Jurisdictional Area (square miles) 4.14 Sw100070 Population Permanent 5062 sw100080 Population Seasonal (if available) None sw100110 RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles) 4.14 SW100130 River Basin(s) NEEL— Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities SW100160 Residential 44 sw100170 Commercial 12 MMMMMEEM SW100180 Industrial 4 Open Space 40 SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels? Yes Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located? Yes sw100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS Page Number: 3 "Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. Storm water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water resources they are intended to protect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's receiving waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters. You should also know th various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts list( below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. " SW100280 River Basin MIIKWM� Program SW100290 Receiving Stream Name South Fork Catawba River Stream Segment From a point 0.4 mile upstream of Long Creek to Cramerton Dam and Lake Wylie at Upper Armstrong Bridge (mouth of South Fork Catawba River) SW100310 Water Quality Classification WS-V SW100320 Use Support Rating SW 100325 TM D L No SW100331 Program 2 SW100332 Receiving Stream Name Duharts Creek SW100333 Stream Segment From source to South Fork Catawba River SW100334 Water Quality Classification WS-V SW100335 Use Support Rating S W 100336 TM D L No SW100337 Program 3 SW100338 Receiving Stream Name NA SW100339 Stream Segment ummillw NA SW10033A Water Quality Classification NA Page Number: 4 SW10033B Use Support Rating SW10033C TMDL No ���LProgr SW100400 Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4 jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map. Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body. SW10033E Receiving Stream Nam NA MEL SW10033F Stream Segment NA SW10033G SW 10033H S W 100331 S W 100340 S W 100350 S W 100360 S W 100370 S W 100440 SW 1004 0 SW100460 Water Quality Classification NA Use Support Rating TMDL No Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy No Local Water Supply Watershed Program No Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program Yes CAMA Land Use Plan No �Nq River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html SW100480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.htmI SW100490 CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting) SW100500 Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity? No Page Number: 5 Sw100510 If so, provide the name of that entity: NA SW100550 Other Entity NA Sw100560 Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees? No SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATION Sw100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations? =M& Yes sw100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing sw100600 Name of Entity Gaston County T sw100610 Element they will implement Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Controls, Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls SW100620 Contact Person ` Joseph Alm SW100630 Contact Address Gaston Natural Resources 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway Dallas, NC 28034 Contact Telephone Number 704-922-2157 sw100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? Yes Comments: Interlocal Agreement was put into place in 2007; the Gaston Stormwater Ordinance was adopted as the Cramerton Stormwater Ordinance. SW100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee NCS000449 SW100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION SW100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. SW100940 Name Joshua Watkins SW 100950 Title Planning Director Page Number: 6 SW100960 Street Address 155 N Main Street SW100970 PO Box None SW 100980 City Cramerton SW 100990 State NC SW101000 Zip 28032 SW101010 Telephone 704-879-7637 SW101020 Fax 704-824-8943 SW101030 E-Mail 0watkins .cramerton.org SW101040 "Permittee's Website" www.cramerton.ora SW101050 BMPs SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs? No SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs? No SW101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets. Page Number: 7 Information specifically regarding the permit SW101460 Permitting Information SW101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization? Yes Page Number: 8 Co -Permitting Information SW101570 Contract Operations SW101630 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities, Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right -a -ways, GIS Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste) Yes Page Number: 9 Public Education and Outreach SW101690 Public Education and Outreach SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be use( the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant ston water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target audiences were selected? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW101720 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's publi education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'Is outreach program (i.e., how the permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become involvE in the storm water program? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are not established Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW101750 Has the permittee develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups? Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state -supplied Public Education and Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program. Yes SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics: SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste Yes SW101780 Pet Waste No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Create educational material to address this topic. SW101790 Septic Systems Yes Page Number: 10 SW101800 Lawn and Gardening Yes SW101810 Vehicle Washing Yes SW101820 Erosion Yes SW101830 Stream Buffers Yes SW101840 Flooding Yes SW101850 Litter Yes SW101860 List any additional topics not identified above. N/A SW101870 Does the permitteenulls outreach program include: SW101880 Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs? Yes SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information boot at festivals and fairs)? Yes SWIO1900 Distributing printed educational material to business / industry? Yes SW101910 Presentations to local community groups? Yes SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools? Yes SW101930 Local TV or radio spots? Yes SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters? Yes SW 101950 Posters? Yes SW101960 Storm drain stenciling Yes SW101970 Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)? Yes Page Number: 11 SW101980 SW101990 SW 102000 Workshops Yes Stream basin signage? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not current Plan of Action: Review options for providing signage of stream basins Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management prograr staff? Yes 0SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management prograr staff? Yes SW102060 Classroom Outreach SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities. Q The number of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities. SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers. M SW102110 The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in storm water education. 0 SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum. 0 or- sW102130 A Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlet SW102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings. 0 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet. M SW102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information. 0 SW102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages. 0 Page Number: 12 Sw102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings. 0 Sw1 02200 Commercial Outreach Sw102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators. 0 sw102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program. 0 Sw102310 Pet Waste Management Sw102320 The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods. 3 sw102330 The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks. 1 sw102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores. 0 sw102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners. 0 Sw102360 Promotional Giveaways sw102370 The number of items given out. 0 sw102380 The number of events attended (to give out items). 0 Sw102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses). 1 sw102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Sw102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days. 2 Sw102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners. 0 Sw102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses. 0 sw102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged Sw102450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages. 0 Page Number: 13 SW102460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages. 0 SW102470 The number of partnerships established with minority organizations. 0 SW102480 The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods. 0 SW102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods. 0 6ma Using the Media SW102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV. 538 The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising. 0 SW102570 The number of stormwater related articles published. 0 Water Conservation for Home Owners SW102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities. 1 SW102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bill 0 SW102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is delivered. 0 Page Number: 14 Public Involvement and Participation SW102620 Public Involvement and Participation SW102630 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. S W 102640 SW102650 S W 102660 SW102670 "r SW102690 SW 102700 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and economic groups engaged? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners associations, and educational organizations, among others. Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types c public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to educate local community groups? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation the permittee's storm water management program through: Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings? W"M No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Manaaement Plan consistent with the reauirements of the Stormwater Permit. A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Stream clean-up events? Yes Page Number: 15 sw102710 Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Consider adopt -a -stream as potential BMP sw102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Review reforestation program or wetland planting program as a potential BMP sw1 02730 A stormwater hotline? Yes sw102740 Volunteer monitoring programs? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Look into establishment of volunteer monitoring program as a BMP sw102750 Storm drain stenciling? Yes sw102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program? Yes sw102770 Regional workshops? Yes sw102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Consider a web or mail survey as part of BMP sw102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Look into establishing this as a BMP sw102830 Adopt -A -Stream Program sw102840 The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail progrw 48 sw102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons). 0.5 Comments: Town sponsored river cleanup was cancelled due to COVID-19, but another event was held with 48 participants collecting 1000 Ibs of trash swI 02860 Surveys Page Number: 16 Sw102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys. 0 Sw102880 The number of completed surveys. 0 SW102890 Hotlines Sw102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s). 0 Sw102910 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls. 0 Sw102920 Reforestation Programs Sw102930 The number of volunteer tree planters. 10 Sw102940 The number of trees planted. 10 Sw102950 The number of acres planted with trees. 2 Sw102960 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings Sw102970 The number of meetings held. 0 SW102980 The number of attendees. 0 sw102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings. 0 SW103000 Storm Drain Stenciling SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled. 5 Sw103020 The number of stenciling volunteers. 0 Sw103030 The number of drains stenciled. 10 Sw103040 Stream Cleanup Sw103050 The number of stream cleanups. 0 Comments: Stream cleanup event cancelled due to COVID-19 Page Number: 17 SW103060 The number of cleanup participants. 48 i 3070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons). 0.5 SW103080 The number of stream miles cleaned. 1.44 SW103090 Volunteer Monitoring SW103100 The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs. 0 B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly, Q-Quarter SW103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed. 0 SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers. 0 SW103150 Wetland Plantings . SW103160 The acres of land planted. 0 The number of volunteers that participated in planting. 0 SW103180 The number of planting events held. 0 Page Number: 18 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103200 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103210 Stormwater Map SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters? Yes SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas? MO& Yes Am SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams? Yes SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls? Yes SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls. 250 SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes? Yes SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural BMPs? Yes SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs? 8 SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete. 100 SW103340 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the permittee chose that mechanism? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Page Number: 19 SW103350 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other regulatory mechanism) is implemented? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls an at a minimum, must address the following: sW103380 Procedures for locating priority areas. SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will use to detect the location of the source. SW103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge. SW103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. SW103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4: No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103430 landscape irrigation; SW103440 water line flushing; SW103450 diverted stream flows; SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; SW103470 discharges from potable water sources; SW103480 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential); SW103490 springs; SW103500 footing drains; SW103510 residential and charity car washing; SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; Page Number: 20 SW103530 rising groundwaters; SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater; SW103550 foundation drains; SW103560 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200); SW103570 water from crawl space pumps; SW103580 lawn watering; SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; street wash water; SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting. SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water discharge that will not be addressed as illicit discharges SW103630 These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available ti the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs). SW 103640'r Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on discharg( and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to be contributi >ignificant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate 'Ian of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. in 'A SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does th Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Page Number: 21 SW103710 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other educational material development and distribution? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with th Health Department? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets ar outfalls? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illic discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer system? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program? Yes SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections Page Number: 22 SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection. 0 SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens. 0 SW103880 The number of illicit connections found. 0 SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals. 0 SW103910 Illegal Dumping SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens. 0 SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps. 0 SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed. 0 SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed. 0 SW103990 The number of high -risk connections prioritized. 0 SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses. 0 SW104010 The number of illicit connections found. 0 SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW104030 Recreational Sewage SW104040 The number of pump -out stations. 0 SW104050 The number of no -discharge areas created. 0 Page Number: 23 SW104060 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives. 0 SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping. 0 SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action. 0 A SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections. 0 SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed. 0 SW104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported. 0 SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found. 0 SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced. 0 Page Number: 24 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104200 Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to SW104220) No Root Cause : Unclear or conflicting federal, state, county or local requirements Plan of Action: Gaston County administers the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program for the Town SW104210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Contra Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively meets the requirements of the Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling development activities disturbing one of more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common pla of development. SW104220 Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for priva development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300) Yes SW104230 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control permit, issued by local government? Yes SW104250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local government? Yes SW104260 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee report unresolved concerns to the local government? Yes 0 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local government? Yes SW104300 Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW104450) Yes SW104310 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? SW104320 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and why the permittee chose that mechanism? Yes SW104330 If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a schedule to do so. Page Number: 25 S W 104340 i 04350 SW104360 S W 104370 NVIT1[1LSI i1] S W 104430 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans, whit incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts? Yes The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated numbs and percentage of sites that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed. Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with tl permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance? No Root Cause : Stormwater manaqement plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Manaaement Plan consistent with the reauirements of the Stormwater Permit. The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permitt( will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary penalties (such a stop work orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance. Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection an enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to control waste such E discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW104450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the approp observed erosion and sedimentation problems? Yes SW104460 Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other timely follow-up action. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph. SW104470 Staff Training and Certification Page Number: 26 SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff. 4 SW104490 The number of trained staff inspectors. 1 SW104500 The number of certified staff inspectors. 1 SW104510 The number of certified contractors by permittee. 3 SW104520 Inspection and Enforcement SW104530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre. 2 SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken. 0 Page Number: 27 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104890 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104900 Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW104910 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW104920 The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ pri to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will review performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years. RegulatE public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in their post construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements. SW104930 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW104940 Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement between the permittee and another party, such as the post -development landowners or regional authorities. No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW105000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Sw105010 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following: SW105020 Bioretention basins? Yes Page Number: 28 SW105030 Alternative pavers? Yes SW105040 Buffer zones? Yes SW105050 Dry ponds? Yes SW105060 Wet ponds? Yes SW105070 Alternatives to curb and gutter? Yes SW105080 Grass swales? Yes SW105090 Grassed filter strips? Yes SW105100 Green parking lots? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Review this option as a viable development BMP SW105110 In -line storage systems? Yes SW105120 Infiltration basins? Yes SW105130 Infiltration trenches? Yes SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets? Yes SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets? Yes SW105160 On -lot treatment? Yes SW105170 Open space design? Yes SW105180 Sand and organic filters? Yes SW105190 Porous pavement? Yes Page Number: 29 SW105200 Stormwater wetlands? Yes SW105210 Urban forestry? Yes Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensu proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater? Yes SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Consider establishing this BMP SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional? Yes jS W�l �05 2 8 &o The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities. 8 SW105290 The number of problems that were identified and remedied. 0 New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater contro 0 SW105550 Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures SW105560 Model Practices: For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to the post -construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater management program, does the permittee's Post -construction Stormwater Management Program equE or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model practices: SW105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopmen projects as either a low density project or a high density project? j = OW Yes sW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria: Yes 105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; and, SW105600 Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable? SW 105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements: Yes Page Number: 30 SW105620 The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre -development and post -development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw -down time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours; SW105630 All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids; and SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c); SW105650 Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporate by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans? Yes SW105660 Are all built -upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters? Yes SW105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a comprehensh watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater management? Yes SW105680 Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post -construction stormwater management model practices identified in (a). The programs are: the Water Supply Watershed protection programs for WS-1 — WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River Bas Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program. SW105690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance developed by the Commission, design its own post -construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction stormwater management. SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented ai ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature? Not Applicable SW105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanis to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Page Number: 31 SW105740 In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. Page Number: 32 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping SW105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and maintenance program? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW105780 The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4, including the permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility. SW105790 Municipal Operations include: SW105800 Transfer Station No SW105810 Fleet Maintenance No SW105820 Airport No SW105830 Animal Shelters No SW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan No SW105850 Water Plants No SW105860 Construction Debris Site No SW105870 Transit Authority No SW105880 Public Works Operations Yes Page Number: 33 SW105890 Prisons No sw105900 Emergency Service Facilities No SW105910 Fire Stations Yes SW105920 Landfills No SW105930 Schools No SW 105940 Parks Yes SW105950 Waste Recycling Centers No SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations No SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations Yes SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations No S W 105990 Other: N/A Sw106000 In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances and storm water system maintenance? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the permittee plans to use? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Page Number: 34 SW106030 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the permittee's MS4? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper dispos of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations, including dredc spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW106110 Industrial Activities SW106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated by the permittee? Not Applicable SW106130 Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actionE at the facilities. Not Applicable SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program? Not Applicable SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program? No Root Cause : Best Management Practice is not established Plan of Action: Consider establishing a street sweeping operation sW106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches? Yes SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs? No Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities? Yes SW106210 City Facilities Inspections SW106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas? Yes Page Number: 35 S W 106230 S W 106240 S W 106250 Mk SW106270 Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals)? Yes Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls? Yes Does the permittee inspect culverts? Yes Does the permittee inspect swales/ditch: Yes Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates? Yes SW106290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers? No SW 106300 W SW106310 SWT6320 SW 106330 SW106410 Root Cause : Stormwater management plans and/or procedures are inadequate Plan of Action: Establish a Stormwater Management Plan consistent with the requirements of the Stormwater Permit. Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds? Not Applicable Does the permittee inspect parking lots? Yes Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces? Yes The number of inspections conducted. 8 Automobile Maintenance The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities. 1 SW106420 The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program. 0 1W SW106430 The number of spills reported. 0 SW106440V The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -related businesses. 0 SW106450 Hazardous Materials Storage Page Number: 36 SW106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials. 3 SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units. 3 SW106480 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance. 3 SW106490 Illegal Dumping :::�A The number of "no dumping" signs posted. 0 SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed. 0 SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up. 0 SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots. 0 SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping. 0 SW106560W Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control F V SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs. 0 SW 106580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest managemer SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care. 0 SW106610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management. 5 SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings. 0 Pet Waste Page Number: 37 SW106660 The number of dog parks. 1 SW106670 The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed 10 SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed. 0 SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program. 0 SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application. 0 SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons). 0 SW106730 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons). 0 SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities. 0 SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and other equipment. 4 SW106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response. 5 SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities. 3 SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly. 0 SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly. 10 SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons). 2 SW106900 Used Oil Recycling Page Number: 38 SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations. 0 SW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations. 3 SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106940 Vehicle Washing SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 0 SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas. 1 Page Number: 39 Program Accomplishments SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s). 1 SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year. 0 SW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater managemen program for the reporting year. 180000 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned. 1 SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active. 1 MMF- SW10 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed. SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year. 45000 Page Number: 40 Ordinance. Leaal or Reaulatory Authorit SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority SW107060 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Adopted SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control Adopted SW107080 Post -Development Stormwater Management Adopted SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance Adopted SW107100 Unified Development Ordinance Adopted SW107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance Adopted SW107120 Other: Not Applicable SW107130 Other: Not Applicable SW107140 Other: Not Applicable Page Number: 41