NCG010000_Cover Sheet for Permit Package_20061211

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
4:� NPDES Storniwater Discharge Permit
for Construction Activities
Cover Sheet for NCG010000 Last Revised 12/ 1 1 /2006
Did you know?
In North Carolina,
excess stormwater
volumes and blan-
kets of sediment
covering aquatic
habitat cause more
streams in the state
to lose their ability
to support aquatic
life than any other
pollution problem'.
What is it?
This is your Stormwater Permit. It is
separate from your Erosion and Sedi-
mentation Control (E&SC) Plan.
Your project is subject to this permit in
addition to the approved E&SC Plan
because all construction activities dis-
turbin 1 or more acres of land are sub-
ject to stormwater permitting require-
ments under the National Pollutant Dis-
charge Elimination System (NPDES).
You have been given a copy of General
Permit No. NCGO10000 (attached) and
granted coverage under this General
Stormwater Permit.
Why is this permit required,
and why is it important?
Federal regulations adopted by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and North Carolina Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) require an NPDES per-
mit for your project. The EPA has dele-
gated DWQ the authority to administer
the NPDES program in North Carolina.
You must comply with the applicable
terms and conditions of this Stormwater
Permit, and you are subject to enforce-
ment by the Division of Water Quality
for any violations.
In just one rain
event, poor
erosion & sedi-
ment control
practices can
contribute
nearly a ton of
sediment per
acre to a
Sediment -filled creek down-
stream of a construction site.
stream2. That can cause long-term
devastation to receiving waters!
So remember, compliance with this per-
mit helps protect our lakes, streams, riv-
ers, and coastal waters.
'From Pollutant Exportfrom Various Land Uses in the
UpperNeuse River Basin (Line, Daniel E. et al.) and
DWQ staff communication with authors about the
study.
What does this permit require me to do?
You should read and become familiar Monitoring — BMP & Outfall Inspections storm event greater than a half
with the provisions and conditions of inch (during a 24-hr period).
this permit. Here are some high- You must observe runoff at your
lights: You must inspect all erosion and stormwater outfalls just as often as
Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan
You must implement the Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan approved
for your project by the N.C. Division of
Land Resources (DLR) or by an ap-
proved local program. Adherence to
that E&SC Plan is an enforceable
component of the Stormwater Permit.
'From the Draft North Carolina Water Quality
Assessment and Impaired Waters List (2004 Inte-
grated 305(b) and 303(d) Report).
sedimentation control facilities at above for characteristics listed in
least once a week. If you dis- the permit (clarity, solids, etc.).
charge to certain impaired waters, • You must keep records of these in -
you must inspect these facilities spections.
twice a week (see permit). Im-
paired waters on the latest EPA Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
approved 303(d) list as a result of
construction -related parameters
can be found here: You must provide the operation and
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/ maintenance (O&M) necessary to
construction303d maintain optimal performance of
You must inspect all E&SC facili- stormwater controls. This means
ties within 24 hours after any you must take corrective action if

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What does this permit require
E&SC facilities are not operating
properly! O&M includes things
like:
✓ Regularly cleaning out sedi-
mentation basins
✓ Stabilizing eroded banks or
spillway structures
✓ Repairing/clearing out inlets
and outlets
✓ Repairing piping, seepage, me
chanical damage Silt fence maintenance
✓ Repairing silt fence damage
Regular inspections are a good
chance to check impacts to nearby
waters. If you observe significant
amounts of sediment in the
stream, notify the DWQ regional
office within 24 hours and provide
written notice within 5 days (See
What do I need to
keep on site?
✓ Copy of the approved E&SC
Plan, including any revisions
✓ A rain gauge
✓ Records of rainfall amounts
and dates
✓ Records of E&SC facility/Best
Management Practice (BMP)
inspections
✓ Records of stormwater dis-
charge outfall and stream in-
spections/observations. (See
attached example log sheet).
Do I need to file a
Notice of Intent (NOI)?
No. Once your E&SC Plan is ap-
proved, you are automatically cov-
ered under NCG010000, and you do
not need to file an NOI for a Certifi-
cate of Coverage (COC) from DWQ.
However, if you do not wish to be
covered by this General Permit,
you must apply to DWQ for an in-
dividual NPDES Stormwater Per-
mit.
me to do? (cont.)
Part II, Section E of the Permit).
Please copy correspondence to DLR.
It's not just Erosion & Sedimentation
Control!
You must prevent stormwater con-
tamination from the equipment
used during construction. This
includes preventing spills of oil,
Who inspects me
for what?
DWQ coordinates with the Division
of Land Resources' Land Quality
Section to ensure compliance with
NC Rules and Regulations regard-
ing construction activities and their
impact on water quality. That
means your operation is subject to
enforcement by both Divisions.
In general, DLR staff will be in-
specting your site on a regular ba-
sis. However, DWQ staff may per -
fuels, coolants, hydraulic fluids.
etc.
You must follow federal guide-
lines and label restrictions when
using herbicides, pesticides, and
fertilizers.
You must properly dispose of
demolition debris and other build-
ing material.
You must properly manage dis-
posal of litter and sanitary waste.
Non -Compliance and Fines
Take compliance seriously! Projects
that violate Stormwater Permit con-
ditions and/or have unauthorized
water quality impacts are subject to
fines. Civil penalties of up to
$25,000.00 per day for each viola-
tion may be assessed.
form inspections as well. These in-
spections may be routine in nature,
or the result of public complaints or
problems reported by DLR.
✓ NC DLR (or a delegated local pro-
gram) will inspect the site for
compliance with your approved
E&SC Plan.
✓ NC DWQ investigates complaints
and inspects for adverse impacts
to water quality and stream stan-
dard violations (such as sediment
in the stream).
✓ NC DWQ may inspect the site for
compliance with this Stormwater
Permit.
Who can help me with questions?
Questions about Stormwater Permit requirements can be ad-
dressed to the Division of Water Quality Regional Offices:
Asheville Office......... [phone] Washington Office........ [phone]
Fayetteville Office...... [phone] Wilmington Office........ [phone]
Mooresville Office...... [phone] Winston-Salem Office.... [phone]
Raleigh Office........... [phone] Central Office .............. [phone]
more information about the Programs of the Division of Water
Stormwater Permitting Unit, see our home page at:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.html
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