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Stormwater Management Plan
Town of Carolina Beach
NCS000394
August 2, 2023
PREPARED FOR:
Town of Carolina Beach
1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
PREPARED BY:
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115 MacKenan Dr
Cary, NC 27511
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Table of Contents
Part1: Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1
Part2: Certification .....................................................................................................................................2
Part3: MS4 information...............................................................................................................................3
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area.......................................................................................................................3
3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping ...................................................................................................................4
3.3 Receiving Waters ............................................................................................................................5
3.4 MS4 Interconnection......................................................................................................................5
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).........................................................................................6
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat.....................................................6
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges........................................................................................................7
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges ........................................................................................................7
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources......................................................................................................8
Part 4: Stormwater Management Program Administration .............................................................. 10
4.1 Organizational Structure............................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Program Funding and Budget.................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Shared Responsibility.................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Co-Permittees............................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration...................................................................... 12
Part 5: Public Education and Outreach Program............................................................................... 15
Part 6: Public Involvement and Participation Program .................................................................... 19
Part 7: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program........................................................... 21
Part 8: Construction Site Runoff Control Program ........................................................................... 26
Part 9: Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program.................................................................. 28
Part 10:Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Programs.................................................. 33
Tables
Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping...........................................................................................4
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters..........................................................................................5
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs....................................................................................................6
Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality...........6
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities................................................................7
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges.......................................................................................................8
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources.............................................................................9
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties ............................................................................................. 11
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities.............................................................................................................. 12
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information....................................................................................... 12
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs.............................................................................................. 13
Table 12. Summary of Target Pollutants and Audiences................................................................... 15
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs................................................................................. 16
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs...................................................................... 19
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs.............................................................21
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site............................26
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs .............................................................................26
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s)for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
.........................................................................................................................................................................28
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements ..........................................29
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs...................................................................30
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs......................................................33
Figures
Figure 1: Town of Carolina Beach Limits..................................................................................................3
Figure 2: Town of Carolina Beach Existing MS4 Map ...........................................................................4
Figure 3: Town Organizational Structure.............................................................................................. 10
Part 1: Introduction
The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means
by which the Town of Carolina Beach will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the
applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants
in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent practicable.
This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the Town of Carolina
Beach 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 NCS000394, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit
covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and
operated by the Town of Carolina Beach and located within the corporate limits of the Town of
Carolina Beach.
In preparing this SWMP, the Town of Carolina Beach has evaluated its MS4 and the permit
requirements to develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community's needs,
address local water quality issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with
the permit. The SWMP will be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and
minimum measures it contains continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the
community's needs.
Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP,
along with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the
permit and become enforceable parts of the permit. Any major changes to the approved SWMP
will require resubmittal, review, and approval by NCDEQ, and may require a new public comment
period depending on the nature of the changes.
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Part 2: Certification
By my signature below I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all
attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those
persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the
NPDES MS4 Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have
NPDES MS4 Permit compliance and enforcement authority.
❑ 1 am a ranking elected official.
❑ lam a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
❑ 1 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 ____ day of 20____.
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Part 3: MS4 information
3.1 permitted MS4 Are,
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the Town of Carolina Beach, including all
regulated activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below
shows the corporate limits of the Town of Carolina Beach as of the date of this document.
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3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes drainage basins, retention ponds, inlets, catch basins, utility
access holes, outfalls and outfall diameters, pipe diameters and lengths, and stormwater pump
station locations.
Table 1: Summary of Current MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped 100
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 1 total
Total No. Outfalls Mapped 44 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
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3.3 Receiving WaterF
The Town of Carolina Beach MS4 is located within the Cape Fear 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 Waterbodv Classification Map
o Impaired Waters Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name Stream Index / Water Quality 303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
AU Number Classification of Interest
Carolina Beach Yacht Basin 18-87-31.2 SB Fish Tissue Mercury (NAR,FC, NC)
Cape Fear River 18-(71)b SC pH (8.5, AL, SW)
Atlantic Ocean (Emergency 99-(3)c SB Fish Tissue Mercury (NAR,
Discharge Option) I FC, NC)
SB - Primary recreation, saltwater
SC - Aquatic life, saltwater
Fish Tissue Mercury (NAR, FC, NC) - Narrative standard, fish consumption advisory, North Carolina
standard
pH (8.5, AL, SW) - Aquatic life impairment, saltwater
The above Data is from 2022 NC Category 5 Assessments "2022 Final 303(d) List" and NC
Surface Water Classifications Map. From the 2022 303(d) Listing and Delisting Methodology for
fish Consumption: "Fish consumption was assessed based on site-specific fish consumption
advisories developed using fish tissue data. Advisories and advice are developed by DHHS using
fish tissue data collected by DWR and others. See
http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/fish/current.html for all advice and advisories."
The Town of Carolina Beach utilizes Public Education and Outreach BMPs 5-8 to provide
information on water quality impairments in the Cape Fear River Basin.
AS4 Interconnection
The Town of Carolina Beach MS4 is interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly
discharges stormwater into the Town of Kure Beach MS4 during emergency overflow situations.
The number of interconnections leaving the Town of Carolina Beach MS4 to the Town of Kure
Beach is one.
The MS4 does not interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4.
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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. Currently there are no
approved TMDLs within the MS4 area.
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
TMDL Pollutant(s) of Stormwater Water Quality
Water Body Name Concern Waste Load Recovery
Allocation (Y/N) Program (Y/N)
Statewide Mercury N N
The Statewide TMDL for mercury does not require any actions by the NPDES Stormwater
Permittee because most mercury in stormwater comes from atmospheric deposition, but the
Town utilizes BMPs 5-8 to provide information on water quality impairments in the Cape Fear
River Basin.
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat may be
identified within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Based upon a review of the Endangered and
Threatened Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map (no longer
available online) and Listed species believe to or known to occur in North Carolina list as provided
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the species listed in Table 4 have the potential to occur
within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed, Table 4 summarizes the species
that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat.
Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Scientific Name Common name Species Group Federal Listing
Status
Rana capito capito Carolina Gopher Frog Vertebrate ARS
Chelonio mydos Green Sea Turtle Vertebrate T
Eretmochelys imbricoto Hawksbill Sea Turtle Vertebrate E
Lepidochelys kempii Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Vertebrate E
Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Sea Turtle Vertebrate E
Caretta caretta Loggerhead Sea Turtle Vertebrate T
Charadrius melodus Piping Plover Vertebrate T
Calidris canutus rufa Red Knot Vertebrate T
Trichechus manatus West Indian Manatee Vertebrate E
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Scientific Name Common name Species Group Federal Listing
Status
Planorbella magnifica Magnificent Rams-Horn Invertebrate ARS
Carex lutea Golden Sedge Vascular Plant E
Ludwigia ravenii Raven's Seedbox Vascular Plant ARS
Dionaea muscipula Venus Flytrap Vascular Plant ARS
ARS - At risk species
T - Threatened
E - Endangered
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The Town of Carolina Beach MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities
which hold NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps &
Permit Data web page.
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number Facility Name
NCG190099 Carolina Beach Marina, LLC
NCGNE0638 Joyner Marina, LLC
NCGNE0668 Carolina Beach WWTP
NCGNE0891 Town of Carolina Beach Town Marina
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the Town of
Carolina Beach as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed
as incidental do not significantly impact water quality. The Town of Carolina Beach has evaluated
residential and charity car washing and street washing for possible significant water quality
impacts.
Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge
directly into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater
discharges that do contain detergents have been evaluated by the Town of Carolina Beach to
determine whether they may significantly impact water quality. The Town has determined that it
is unlikely that car washing discharges will enter the MS4 as there is minimal curb and gutter
throughout the Town unless it is on a DOT road. Therefore, all car washing is considered
incidental.
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges have been evaluated by the Town and are considered
possible non-stormwater discharges.Therefore,the Town utilizes Public Education and Outreach
BMPs 5-8 to educate residents and businesses about these potential water quality impacts.
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Materials collected in the Town's wet street sweeper are disposed of at the waste treatment
plant. Street washing discharges are addressed under BMP 38 as part of the Pavement
Management Program in Part 10 of this SWMP.
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 Incidental
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Possible
Street wash water Possible
Flows from firefighting activities Incidental
Q Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those potential water quality impacts identified above, the Town of Carolina Beach
is aware of other significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area, which are
described below.
Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this
SWMP, the likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant and
identifies the associated SWMP program(s) that address each. In addition, the Town of Carolina
Beach has evaluated homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have
significant stormwater impacts.Target pollutants include excess nutrients and fecal coliform from
pet waste, lawn and garden fertilizers, and septic system leakages.
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Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutant(s) Likely Source(s)/Target SWMP Program Addressing Target
Audience(s) Pollutants)/Audience(s)
Residential, Commercial/ Public Education & Outreach, Public
Litter/Yard Waste Industrial, Schools, Municipal Involvement & Participation, Pollution
Operations Prevention and Good Housekeeping
H Residential, Commercial/ Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
p Industrial Discharge Detection and Elimination
Residential, Commercial/ Public Education & Outreach, Public
Mercury Industrial, Municipal Involvement & Participation, Pollution
Operations Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Dechlorinated Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
Swimming Pool Residential, Commercial
Discharge Detection and Elimination
Discharges
Street Wash Water Municipal Operations Pollution Prevention and Good
Housekeeping
Public Education & Outreach,
Construction, Commercial/ Construction Site Runoff Control,
Sediment Industrial, Municipal Post-Construction Site Runoff Control,
Operations Pollution Prevention and Good
Housekeeping
Fecal Coliform Sewer Leaks, Failing Septic Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
Systems, Pet Waste Discharge Detection and Elimination
Fertilizer/Pesticides/ Residential, Commercial/ public Education & Outreach, Pollution
Herbicides Industrial, Municipal Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Operations
Illicit Residential, Commercial/ Public Education & Outreach, Illicit
Discharge/Illegal Industrial, Municipal Discharge Detection and Elimination,
Dumping/Improper Pollution Prevention and Good
Disposal of Waste Operations Housekeeping
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Part 4: Stormwater Management Program Administration
Jrganizational Structure
The Operations Department within the Town of Carolina Beach is the party responsible for
administration of this SWMP. The Public Works Director oversees the implementation and
compliance of this SWMP with seven additional stormwater dedicated staff members. The
Stormwater System Manager maintains compliance. The Stormwater Construction Supervisor
enforces the Town's post-construction ordinances and the Public Works Supervisor performs
inspections and water sampling and responds to drainage concerns. Table 8 provides a summary
of the responsible parties for specific SWMP components.
Public Works Department Flow Chart
2022-2023
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Director of Public Works
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Scott Weber
Tim Lawrie
Crew Leader
SW Supervisor
Tony Millage Ahkeim Rumb eau Brayden LA Rich Holt
Crew leader Events/TrashGen Maint Worker lll- Building Maintenance Specialist- S4V Crew Leader
Boardwalk Town Hall
Steven jump Bryan Bracken Tim Mattingly
Equip.Operator Debris Mark Youngblood 5r.ope.ator Fqulp.operatnrll
9 P• P Seasonal Worker Vamr Sweeper
Knucldeboom Gen.Mainteance Worker 111-
Nate Wallen Mark Andrews Robert Ridgeway
Equip.Operator Il Freeman Ricklcenhower Coostrnction Specialise Conswcriuo Specialist
Park/Beach Seasonal Worker Gen.Maintenance Worker
Liz Hewlett Caleb Mattingly
Seasonal Worker Gen.Maintenance Worker Positions in green are designated towards Stormwater functions.
General Maintenance Worker Operators are raposible forstmet sweeper and vactor operation.
Other employes sprovlde maintenance and construction support of drainage system.
Barry Walsh Utility Review Tech is respowihle for review,of all construction permits submitted through Town.
Gem Maintenance Worker
Figure 3: Town Organizational Structure
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Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department
Stormwater Program Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Administration Manager
SWMP Management Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Manager
Public Education & Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Outreach Manager
Public Involvement & Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Participation Manager
Illicit Discharge Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Detection & Elimination Manager
Construction Site Runoff Stormwater Scott Weber Operations
Control Construction Supervisor
Post-Construction Utility Construction
Stormwater Review Technician Eion Dockery Operations
Management
Pollution
Prevention/Good Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Housekeeping for Manager
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities Stormwater System
Operation & Manager Daniel Keating Operations
Maintenance Program
Spill Response Program Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Manager
MS4 Operation & Stormwater Scott Weber Operations
Maintenance Program Construction Supervisor
Municipal SCM
Stormwater
Operation & Scott Weber Operations
Maintenance Program Construction Supervisor
Pesticide, Herbicide & Stormwater System
Fertilizer Management Manager Daniel Keating Operations
Program
Vehicle & Equipment Stormwater System
Daniel Keating Operations
Cleaning Program Manager
Pavement Management Stormwater System Daniel Keating Operations
Program Manager
Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL) N/A N/A N/A
Requirements
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4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the Town of Carolina Beach 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 administration and
compliance fee, which is billed by the Division annually.
The total stormwater budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, including salaries for personal, was
$1,446,149 apportioned through the enterprise fund. The Town of Carolina Beach has a 5-year
CIP with $255,000 allocated to stormwater improvements.
4.3 Shared Responsibility
The Town of Carolina Beach will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum
control measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit
requirement. The Town of Carolina Beach remains responsible for compliance if the other entity
fails to perform the permit obligation and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the
Town of Carolina Beach 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 and Legal Agreement
Program Name (Y/N)
3.3.2 Volunteer Opportunities Surfrider Foundation - Beach N
Sweeps
4.4 Co-Permittees
The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000394 for the Town of Carolina Beach. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each
co-permittee.
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4 Interlocal Agreement
Name Contact Person Phone and E-Mail (Y/N)
N/A
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The Town of Carolina Beach will manage and report the following Best Management Practices
(BM Ps) for the administration of the Stormwater Management Program.
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self-Assessment
Permit Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least
Ref. 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 Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Annual Self-Assessment
Evaluate the performance and
effectiveness of the program
1, components at least annually. 1. Prepare, conduct,
Results shall be used to modify and document an 1. Annually - Permit
the program components as annual evaluation of Years 1 - 5 1. Yes/No
necessary to accomplish the the program
intent of the Stormwater components
Program
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 Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Permit Renewal Application
1. Draft SWMP-
NMS applicable to
the proceeding 5 1. Permit Year 5 1. Yes/No
years following
permit re-issuance
2. Certify the
Submit a permit renewal stormwater permit
2' application package and Draft renewal application
SWMP-NMS no later than 180 (permit renewal
days prior to permit expiration application form and 2. Date of permit
Draft SWMP-NMS 2. Permit Year 5 renewal application
for the next 5-year submittal
permit cycle) and
submit to NCDEQ at
least 180 days prior
to permit expiration
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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit 2.1.1: Adequate Funding and Staffing
Ref. The permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions
of the SWMP and meet all requirements of this permit.
IBMP A B C D
I No Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
IProgram Funding Review
1. Complete a fiscal
Annually review stormwater gap analysis and
3. program budget to determine if determine if the 1. Annually - Permit 1. Adequate/
changes are needed to program is Years 1 - 5
adequately fund the BMPs or adequately funded Inadequate
program components for the remainder of
the permit
Permit 2 2 2: Record Keeping Requirements and Multiple Minimum Measure Documentation Requirements
Ref.
BMP A B C D
No Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Documentation
1. Review existing
documentation
methods to
determine if all 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
reporting metrics in
Evaluate existing the SWMP are
4 documentation methods to included
determine how annual 2. Create a method
reporting metrics will be for documenting 2. Permit Year 1 2. Yes/No
tracked each BMP
3. Annually review
documentation 3. Annually - Permit
methods and written Years 2 - 5 3. Yes/No
programs and update
if needed
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Part 5: Public Education and Outreach Program
The Town of Carolina Beach will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to
distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities
about the impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to
reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.
The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be
addressed by the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In
addition, the Town of Carolina Beach 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 and Audiences
Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s)
Litter/Yard Waste Residential, Commercial/ Industrial, Schools, Municipal
Operations
pH Residential, Commercial/ Industrial
Mercury Residential, Commercial/ Industrial, Municipal Operations
Dechlorinated Swimming Pool
Residential, Commercial
Discharges
Sediment Construction, Commercial/ Industrial, Municipal Operations
Fecal Coliform Sewer Leaks, Failing Septic Systems, Pet Waste
Fertilizer/Pesticides/ Residential, Commercial/ Industrial, Municipal Operations
Herbicides
Illicit Discharge/Illegal
Dumping/Improper Disposal Residential, Commercial/ Industrial, Municipal Operations
of Waste
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach
Program to share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities
Permit about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants
Ref. 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 through a cooperative
agreement.
BMP A B C D
No. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Distribute Educational Materials
1. Develop or
identify
informational 1. Annually - Permit 1. Yes/No
publication/handout Years 1-2
Continue distribution of for residential
informational publications such audiences
as Smart Yards, published by 2. Develop or
5' North Carolina Coastal identify
Federation,to residential, informational 2. Annually - Permit 2 Yes/No
school, and publication/ handout Years 3-5
commercial/industrial for commercial/
audiences industrial audiences
3. Monitor
distribution of 3. Annually - Permit 3. Number of
publications and Years 1 - 5 publications
distributed
document
Social Media Campaign
1. Develop a method
to track social media 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
posts and outreach
2. Post about pH,
The Town's existing Facebook sediment, and 2. Permit Year 1 2. Yes/No
account will be used to reach nutrients as
6. residential and commercial pollutants
target audiences and share 3. Post about
educational information related mercury target 3. Permit Year 2 3. Yes/No
to stormwater issues pollutant and fish
tissue advisory
4. Post about
dechlorinated 4. Permit Year 3 4. Yes/No
swimming pool
discharges
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
5. Post about illicit
discharge and fecal 5. Permit Year 4 5. Yes/No
coliform
6. Post about
controlling vehicle 6. Permit Year 5 6. Yes/No
leaks
Maintain Presence at Town Events
1. Develop or
Continue stormwater staff identify educational 1. Annually - Permit
attendance at local events such materials for target 1. Yes/No
as the Farmer's Market to audiences to Years 1 - 5
7 educate and answer questions distribute or present
of residents and/or visitors. 2. Staff a booth at
Attend at least one event per the one 2. Contact hours and
year and distribute information event/festival 2. Annually - Permit number of materials
to target residential and chosen and Years 1 - 5
commercial audiences present/distribute distributed
the information
2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c):Web Site
Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program's message(s) and provide online
Permit materials including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Stormwater Page on Town Website
Develop stormwater-specific 1. Establish
webpage(s) with information stormwater 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
regarding relevant ordinances, webpage(s)
post-construction
requirements, design 2. Maintain the
8• standards, and resident- webpage - update
specific resources/programs. any broken links,
Provide a link to the MS4 upload new 2. Annually - Permit
permit and SWMP. The Town educational material, 2. Yes/No
stormwater hotline as well as and volunteer Years 2-5
the State "Stop Mud" hotline opportunities,
will be advertised upload most recent
SWMP
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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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Stormwater Hotline
1. Establish and
maintain hotline
phone number or identify an existing 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
number to utilize as
the hotline
2. Establish a
responsible party to 2. Permit Year 1 2. Yes/No
answer the hotline
3. Train responsible
parties in general
stormwater
knowledge, 3. Permit Year 1, and
A hotline will be maintained for appropriate contacts as required by 3. Yes/No
citizens to ask stormwater for stormwater staffing changes
9. questions and report questions, and
stormwater issues and the citizen opportunities
number will be listed on the within the
stormwater web page stormwater program
4. Establish a
tracking mechanism
to document the 4. Permit Year 1 4. Yes/No
number and type of
calls received
5. Publicize hotline in
materials developed
for the stormwater 5. Permit Year 1 5. Yes/No
program and posting
on stormwater web
page
6. Document the 6. Annually - Permit 6. Number and type
number and type of Years 1-5 of calls
calls and follow up
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Part 6: Public Involvement and Participation Program
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and
Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice
requirements. The Town of Carolina Beach 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Stormwater Pages on Town Website
Develop stormwater-specific
webpage(s) with information 1. Maintain the
regarding relevant ordinances, webpage - update
post-construction any broken links,
requirements, design
upload new
10.
standards, and resident- 1. Annually - Permit 1. Yes/No
specific resources/programs. educational material, Years 2-5
Provide a link to the MS4 and volunteer
opportunities,
permit and SWMP. The Town upload most recent
stormwater hotline as well as SWMP
the State "Stop Mud" hotline
will be advertised
Stormwater Hotline
A hotline will be maintained for
citizens to ask stormwater 1. Document the
11. questions and report 1. Annually - Permit 1. Number and type
stormwater issues and the number and type of Years 1-5 of calls
number will be listed on the calls and follow up
stormwater web page
Town Council Meetings
Town staff will bring an annual 1. Schedule an
stormwater agenda item for annual stormwater 1. Annually - Permit
12• agenda item for the Years 1-5, following
public input to Town Council Town Council submission of annual 1. Yes/No
Meetings following the annual meeting to allow for self-assessment
self-assessment
public input
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Permit 3.3.2:Volunteer Opportunities
Ref. Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP A B C D
No. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Promote Volunteer Opportunities
1. Develop or
identify one
volunteer activity 1. Annually - Permit 1. Yes/No
that addresses a Years 1 - 5
Plan and implement one Town- target pollutant or
pollutants
sponsored volunteer 2. Number of events,
13. opportunity(in person or participants, and
virtually) such as beach sweeps 2. Coordinate and 2. Annually - Permit how many bags of
per year. Continue to work host the activity Years 1 - 5
waste collected (if
with volunteer organizations applicable)
and help promote their events
3. Promote
volunteer 3. Annually - Permit
opportunities on Years 1 - 5 3. Yes/No
Town website and
Facebook page
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Part 7: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
The Town of Carolina Beach 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
3.4.1: MS4 Map
Permit Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater
Ref. conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater
discharges.
BMP A B c D
No. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Updates to MS4 Map
Continue to maintain the MS4
map with information including
stormwater conveyances, 1. Maintain a current
14. outfalls, and receiving waters. map showing major 1. Annually - Permit
Update the map annually with outfalls and receiving Years 1 - 5 1. Yes/No
newly identified or constructed
stormwater infrastructure. streams
Update the map with Local
Neuse Program requirements
3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Permit Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Maintain IDDE Legal Authority
Review and maintain the
Town's stormwater ordinance
(Article IX of Ordinance No.
17-1054) provides legal 1. Maintain and
15. authority to prohibit, detect, 1. Annually - Permit
and eliminate illicit connections review ID e Years 1 - 5 1. Yes/No
ordinance
and discharges, illegal dumping,
and spills into the MS4,
including enforcement
procedures and actions
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3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges,
illegal dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants
to the MS4. The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to:
Permit a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges,
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
IDDE Plan Document
1. Develop criteria
for identifying
chronic violators and 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
"hot spots" by
owner/operator
2. Identify priority 2 Permit Year 1 2. Yes/No
areas for inspections
3. Revise and
Update the written IDDE plan maintain a standard
to include inspection operating procedure
requirements, priority areas (SOP) for
and inspection frequencies, investigation of 3. Permit Year 1 3. Yes/No
illicit discharge identification potential illicit
16. and tracking SOPS, methods to
discharges, illicit
resolve discharges and follow- connections, and
up, and evaluation and illegal dumping
assessment criteria. Identify 4. Create the
responsible parties for comprehensive
performing each portion of the document that
plan and date the plan includes the above 4. Permit Year 1 4. Yes/No
and existing SOPS as
well as inspection
frequencies
5. Identify
responsible parties
for each portion of 5. Permit Year 1 5. Yes/No
the plan and date the
plan
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Outfall Inspections
Perform regular dry weather
(no rain in previous 72 hours)
outfall inspections to
proactively identify illicit 1. Perform 1. Number and
17 discharges and illicit inspections 1. Annually - Permit percent of outfalls
connections. As there is only a
according to IDDE Years 1 - 5 inspected (//#
one major outfall within the
plan completed)
Town and many are
underwater during the day,
determine a schedule for
inspections of all outfalls
3.4.4: IDDE Tracking
Permit Measures for tracking and documenting the dates) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Annual IDDE Program Evaluation
A tracking system for observed
IDDE violations and follow-on 1. Track the number 1. Total number of
actions will be developed and of IDDE 1. Continuously IDDE investigations
implemented in Cityworks to investigations performed
identify "hot-spot" areas,
18 chronic violators, and recurring
issues. Issues will be tracked by
owner/operator as well as
location.An annual evaluation 2. Review of IDDE
of IDDE Plan implementation reports in Cityworks
for identification of 2. Annually - Permit
and effectiveness and review chronic violators, Years 1-5 2. Yes/No
to identify chronic violators will
be performed issues, and/or"hot-
spot" areas
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77
3. Host evaluation
meeting with IDDE
program 3. Annually - Permit
stakeholders; to Years 1-5 3. Yes/No
include at minimum
director and
supervisors
3.4.5:Staff IDDE Training
Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job
Permit responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Staff Training
Develop a program to educate 1. Identify or
Town staff of indicators of develop staff training 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
potential illicit program for public
discharges/connections and works employees
illegal dumping and the
appropriate avenues through 2. Train staff with
19. which to report suspected illicit
discharge. Train municipal staff IDDE responsibilities or the potential to 2 Annually - Permit
who receive calls from the Years 1 - 5 and 2. Training date and
public on the protocols for discover an illicit during new staff on- number of attendees
referral and tracking of discharge during boarding
construction site runoff control routine work
complaints vs. illicit discharge activities
reporting
3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Permit Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping, and spills. The mechanism
Ref. shall be publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by
appropriately trained personnel.
BMP A B C D
No. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
20. Stormwater Pages on Town Website
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Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Develop stormwater-specific
webpage(s) with information 1. Maintain the
regarding relevant ordinances, webpage - update
post-construction any broken links,
requirements, design
upload new
standards, and resident- 1. Annually - Permit
specific resources/programs. educational material Years 2-5 1. Yes/No
Provide a link to the MS4 and volunteer
permit and SWMP. The Town opportunities,
stormwater hotline as well as upload most recent
the State "Stop Mud" hotline SWMP
will be advertised
Stormwater Hotline
A hotline will be maintained for
citizens to ask stormwater 1. Document the
21• questions and report 1. Annually - Permit 1. Number and type
stormwater issues and the number and type of Years 1-5 of calls
number will be listed on the calls and follow up
stormwater web page
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Part 8: Construction Site Runoff Control Program
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the Town of Carolina Beach 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 Legal Authority Implementing Entity
Reference Name
3.5.1 - State Implemented SPCA 15A NCAC Chapter 04 NCDEQ
3.5.4 Program
The Town of Carolina Beach 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Staff Training
Train municipal staff who 1. Train stormwater
receive calls from the public on staff on proper 1. Annually - Permit
22 handling of
the protocols for referral and Years 1 - 5 and 1. Training date and
tracking of construction site construction site during new staff on- number of attendees
runoff control complaints vs. runoff control boarding
illicit discharge reporting complaints vs. illicit
discharge reporting
Stormwater Hotline and Alternative Reporting Methods
Provide and promote the 1. Document the 1. Annually - Permit 1. Number and type
Stormwater Hotline and link to number and type of Years 1-5 of calls
23 the State "Stop Mud" hotline to calls and follow up
provide a method to notify the 2. Document the
appropriate authorities of number of violations 2. Annually - Permit 2. Number of
observed erosion and identified and Years 1 - 5 violations referred
sedimentation problems referred to NCDEQ
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Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
3.5.5:Waste Management
Permit Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials,
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Establish and Maintain Legal Authority for Construction Site Waste Management
Develop and implement an 1. Pass code 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
24• ordinance to require 2. Continuously,
authority construction site operators to a hiMaintain legal after ordinance is 2. Yes/No
control waste orty adopted
Contractor Education
1. Identify/develop
fact sheet to share at 1. Permit Year 2 1. Yes/No
pre-construction
meetings
25.
Communicate new waste .2 Add fact sheet to
management requirements to 2. Permit Year 2 2. Yes/No
construction site operators website
2. Distribute fact 2. Continuously,
sheet at pre- after fact sheet is 2. Number of fact
construction developed sheets distributed
meetings
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Part 9: Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to
address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb
greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger
common plan of development or sale, that are located within the Town of Carolina Beach and
discharge into the MS4. These elements are designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing
a combination of structural Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs
appropriate for the community and ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of
SCMs.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the Town of Carolina Beach 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
State QAP Name State Local Ordinance / Regulatory
Requirements Mechanism Reference
None N/A N/A
The Town of Carolina Beach 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.
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Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date
Plan Review and Approval and/or Document Title(s) Adopted
3.6.2(a) Authority Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach, 7/11/2017
NC - §32-7
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
02H.0153(c) Federal, State & NC - §32-4 7/11/2017
Local Projects
Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
3.6.3(b) Plan Review NC - §32-9 7/11/2017
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach, 7/11/2017
NC - §32-161
3.6.3(d) O&M Plan Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach, 7/11/2017
NC - §32-161(a)(2)
3.6.3(e) Deed Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach, 7/11/2017
Restrictions/Covenants NC - §32-98(d)
Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
3.6.3(f) Access Easements NC - §32-36(c)(2), §32-98(a)(8) 7/11/2017
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date
Inspections and Enforcement and/or Document Title(s) Adopted
Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
3.6.2(b) Documentation NC - §32-67, §32-160(c), §32-161 7/11/2017
Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
3.6.2(c) Right of Entry NC - §32-161(a)(2), §32-161(b)(2) 7/11/2017
Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
3.6.4(a) Pre-CO Inspections NC - §32-37(2), §32-100(c) 7/11/2017
Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans NC - §32-39(c), §32-40(c), §32-162(c) 7/11/2017
Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach,
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections NC - §32-160(c)(5) 7/11/2017
3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections BMP 27 BMP 27
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach, 7/11/2017
NC - §32-160(c)
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date
Fecal Coliform Reduction and/or Document Title(s) Adopted
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste Code of Ordinances Town of Carolina Beach, 7/11/2017
NC - §32-106
3.6.6(b) On-Site Domestic NCGS 130A-335(e) 7/1/1982
Wastewater Treatment
The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post
Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below.
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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 Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Standard Reporting
1. Track number of 1. Continuously - 1. Number of plan
low-density plan Permit Years 1 - 5 reviews performed
reviews performed for low density
2. Track number of 2. Continuously - 2. Number of plan
low-density plans permit Years 1 - 5 approvals issued for
approved low density
Implement standardized 3. Maintain a current
tracking, documentation, inventory of projects 3. Number and type
inspections, and reporting and constructed 3. Continuously - of SCMs added to
mechanisms to compile SCMs including SCM Permit Years 1 - 5 the inventory
26 appropriate data for the annual type, location, and
self-assessment process. Data last inspection date
shall be provided for each 4. Track number of 4. Continuously - 4. Number of SCM
Post-Construction/ Qualifying SCM inspections Permit Years 1 - 5 inspections
Alternative Program being performed
implemented as listed in Tables 5. Track number of 5. Number of low-
18 and 19 low-density 5. Continuously -
inspections Permit Years 1 - 5 density projects
-performed
inspected
6. Track number of 6. Number of
low-density 6. Continuously - enforcement actions
enforcement actions Permit Years 1 - 5 issued
taken
Permit 2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s)
Ref. Measures to develop, implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the QAP state
program requirements.
IBMP A B C D I
No Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
The QAP requirements are fully met by the existing QAP for post-construction, see references provided in
Table 18
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
3.6.2: Legal Authority
Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to:
(a) review designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether
Permit adequate stormwater control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references provided in
Table 19
3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Require
Federal, State, and local government projects to comply with Post-Construction Program
requirements throughout the entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own
NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new
development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, and sites that
Permit disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale for
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program,see references provided in
Table 19
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards, and procedures to: (a)
Conduct post-construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary
Permit Certificate of Occupancy. Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Inspection of Low-Density Projects
1. Revise code to
require inspection of
low-density projects
at least once during 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
the permit term by a
qualified
Revise existing ordinance to professional
specifically require inspection 2. Establish list of
27. of low-density projects and existing low-density
develop an inventory of low- projects and update 2. Permit Year f and 2 Yes/No
density projects to be utilized when new projects annually thereafter
for inspections and tracking are approved
3. Conduct
inspection of 20% of 3. Number and
low-density projects 3. Permit Year 5 percent inspected
each year and
(//# completed)
document any
follow-up
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC
Permit 02H .1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a)A pet waste management component,
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references provided in
Table 19
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Part 10: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Programs
This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for
the Town of Carolina Beach 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 O&M Program
2. Spill Response Program
3. MS4 O&M Program
4. Municipal SCM O&M Program
5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
7. Pavement Management Program
The Town of Carolina Beach 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
3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential
Permit for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of
Ref. municipal facilities; perform facility inspections and routine maintenance; establish specific
frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on general stormwater
awareness and implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
BMP A B C D
No Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Inventory of Municipal Facilities
Maintain an up-to-date 1. Review inventory
28 inventory of municipal facilities and update when 1. Permit Years 1, 3,
with potential to generate facilities are added and 5 1. Yes/No
polluted runoff and review or closed
every two years
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Facility Inspections
1. Establish a
SOP/plan for facility
inspections,
including an 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
inspection schedule,
inspection report
documentation, and
tracking system
Establish inspection
29• frequencies and inspect Town- 2. Perform
owned facilities with the inspections 2. Annually - Permit 2. Total number of
potential to pollute stormwater according to the Years 1-5 inspections
SOP/plan
3. Track corrective
actions and
document 3. Annually - Permit
resolutions when Years 1-5 3. Yes/No
problems are
identified
Staff Training
1. Identify or
develop staff training 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
program for public
works employees
Develop or identify a staff
training program and provide
to public works department 2. Determine
30. employees. Ensure training frequency required
targets litter/yard waste, for staff training and 2. Permit Year 1 2. Yes/No
nitrogen, sediment, car document
washing, fertilizer/pesticides/
herbicides, illicit discharges,
and spill response procedures
3. Train staff with 1. Annually - Permit
PPGH Years 1 - 5 and 1. Training date and
responsibilities during new staff on- number of attendees
boarding
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3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Permit Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to
Ref. 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 Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Inventory of Facilities with Spill Potential
Maintain a list of Town 1. Review and
facilities and operations storing update list of Town
materials that would be a facilities and
31. pollutant if spilled and operations with spill 1. Permit Years 1, 3,
introduced to the stormwater potential when and 5 1. Yes/No
system and classify by hazard facilities or
and quantity. Review every operations are
two years changed
Spill Response Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
1. Train staff at
facilities with
potential for high 1. Annually - Permit
hazard spills and Years 1 - 5 and 1. Training date and
staff responding to during new staff on- number of attendees
vehicular accidents boarding
in first response
actions and reporting
Maintain spill response procedures
32• procedures as part of the
PPGH Plan and train staff on
procedures
2. Annually review
and update spill
response SOP to 2. Annually - Permit
identify new Years 1-5 2. Yes/No
polluting materials or
processes
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3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Permit Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
MS4 System Operation and Maintenance Plan
1. Review the 1. Permit Years 1, 3,
inspection SOPS and and 5 1. Yes/No
revise as necessary
2. Perform regular 2. Number of
inspections in 2. Annually - Permit
accordance with the Years 1-5 inspections
Maintain and update the plan SOPs performed
for MS4 system maintenance,
requiring regular inspections
33. and maintenance. Track the 3. Verify
, prioritize,
number of inspections and track
performed and citizen reports maintenance 3. Annually - Permit 3. Yes/No
addressed. Review every two activities identified Years 1-5
years by inspections or
citizen reports
4. Develop an
inspection and
maintenance
tracking system to
be used in 4. Permit Year 1 4. Yes/No
accordance with the
SOP and to identify
"hot spot" locations
for system
maintenance
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3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Permit Measures to manage municipally owned, operated, and/or maintained structural stormwater control
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Inventory of Municipal Structural SCMs
1. Review and
34. Maintain an inventory of update list of Town- 1. Permit Years 1, 3,
municipally owned structural owned SCMs when and 5 1. Yes/No
SCMs. Review every two years new SCMs are
constructed
SCM Inspections and Maintenance
1. Maintain NC SCM
Inspections and 1. Number of staff
Continue to perform and Maintenance 1. Continuously members with active
document regular inspection Certification for certification
35. and maintenance of appropriate
municipally owned structural personnel
SCMs according to the O&M 2. Perform
plans inspections and 2. Annually - Permit 2. Number of Town-
maintenance Years 1-5 owned SCMs
according to O&M inspected
plan for each SCM
3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Permit Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Contractor Applicator Training
36. Continue to require and track 1 Maintain and 1. Annually - Permit
contractor certifications for update a list of Years 1-5 1. Yes/No
appropriate Town personnel certified Town staff
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3.7.6:Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal
Permit vehicle and equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Facility Inspection
Continue to perform routine
inspections as part of general
facility inspections to ensure 1. Perform
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facilities are following proper 1. Yes/No
procedures to minimize water according to the Years 1-5
quality impacts from vehicle SOP/plan
and equipment maintenance
and washing
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Permit Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally owned streets, roads, and
Ref. 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
Street Sweeping
1. Develop a SOP,
Develop a street sweeping including a schedule 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
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schedule to reduce pollutants document
from Town-owned and 2. Implement SOP 2. Annually - Permit 2. Total number of
maintained streets and documentation Years 2-5 street miles swept
Leaf Collection
1. Develop a SOP,
Continue to perform periodic including a schedule 1. Permit Year 1 1. Yes/No
39. collection of leaves from and plan to
residential and public areas to document
reduce pollutants and clogging 2. Implement SOP 2. Annually - Permit 2. Weight or volume
of storm system inlets and documentation Years 2-5 of leaves collected
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Vehicle Spill Cleanup
1. Annually review
and update spill
An organized vehicle spill response SOP to 1. Annually - Permit 1. Yes/No
identify new Years 1-5
cleanup response to prevent
40. pollutants from vehicular polluting materials or
accidents from entering the processes
storm drain system 2. Provide public
education about 2. Permit Year 5 2. Yes/No
stopping vehicle
leaks
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