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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000412_MS4 Annual Report (2023-24 FY)_20230913 Stormwater Management Plan City of Bessemer City September 2021 -4. --- -.'.(4 ' ',-' .r.k ,.; ,z- -.... It- -it lir x. y a, •-` r. _.�...� .+, - Yam- _- '`�„�fi ,;.t.'"c-� A Z F - • Prepared for: Greg Thompson ` Stormwater Administrator Publics Works Division - City of Bessemer City = � . Prepared by: Brian Newman, PE Senior Project Manager Mattern & Craig 231 16th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601 www.matternandcraig.com . Or I/In n" Mattern&CraigZ&° 1 Besmer qiENGINEERS•SURVEYORS NORTH CAROLINA as,-",'* t 24r Stormwater Management Plan City of Bessemer City NCS000412 September 20, 2021 A .... .... ' , ::::.... ..s mil 1 im A U. .■ • Bessemer City NORTH CAROLINA EST.1893 - (/9162g/-6. For Watersheds Located in Upper Catawba River Basin City of Bessemer City Catawba County, North Carolina September 20, 2021 Prepared for: Greg Thompson Stormwater Administrator Publics Works Division City of Bessemer City Prepared by: Brian R Newman, PE Senior Project Manager Mattern & Craig Engineers 231 16th Avenue NE Hickory, NC 24016 APPROVED Dill---Tra:40) ri'Wit44 Jeanette Powell MS4 Program C oordinator 1 Oil 8f2021 (This page intentionally left blank) Table of Contents PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1 PART 2: CERTIFICATION 2 PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION 3 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area 3 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping 4 3.3 Receiving Waters 5 3.4 MS4 Interconnection 7 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) 7 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat 8 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges 9 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges 9 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources 11 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 12 4.1 Organizational Structure 12 4.2 Program Funding and Budget 14 4.3 Shared Responsibility 14 4.4 Co-Permittees 15 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration 15 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM 17 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM 21 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM 22 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 34 List of Tables Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties Table 9: Shared Responsibilities Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants &Audiences Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s)for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs List of Figures Figure 1: Corporate Limits of the City of Bessemer City Figure 2: Existing MS4 Stormwater Mapping Figure 3: MS4 Receiving Waters Mapping Figure 4: MS4 2018 Final Water Quality Assessment Mapping Figure 5: Bessemer City MS4 Program Organizational Chart PART 1: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which the City of Bessemer City will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent practicable. This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the City of Bessemer City 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 NCS000412, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the City of Bessemer City and located within the corporate limits of the City of Bessemer City. In preparing this SWMP, the City of Bessemer City 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. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 1 PART 2: CERTIFICATION By my signature below I hereby certify, under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the NPDES MS4 Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit compliance and enforcement authority. ❑ I am a ranking elected official. ❑x I am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4. ❑ I am a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check one): ❑ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters. ❑ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters. Signature: /7 Print James Inman, ICMA-CM, MPA MCJ Name: Title: City Manager Signed this 24 day of September, 2021. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 2 PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the City of Bessemer City, including all regulated activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate limits of City of Bessemer City as of the date of this document. See Figure 1: Corporate Limits of the City of Bessemer City tee, rnh= 0 L,ru „5x h 'ems ,'-. t- ern Wit• a% ,.,,,,. • w q V s 4 M'.M e 3' i Ci. . k 1 rr. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 3 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping The current MS4 mapping includes the existing potential outfalls conducted by desktop review. The field mapping program is scheduled to begin in February to identify and record specific location by northing and easting for input in the City's GIS mapping system as well pipe size, material, condition, flow direction, inverts, ditches, inlets, catch basins, manholes, and any critical outfall scour or adverse conditions See Figure 2: Existing MS4 Stormwater Mapping 1 ,, MAP LEGEND ,,�.;.:� 111 MAJOR OUT FALLS l \`l LONG''I'GOe,LAI'1'1'WIIL \ 1 A 8,.a945•4664938a,35.a7a3573643znR 4 /1 A Bx.z89,-5a84693a535 A3447.349503 L A -8.a835977359475;35 z7338439'5645 A A -8].z634572849555 35.284,348652i 97 - 1 - -8x.x633a46649634.38,843a9340„ ,)) - / A -8x..598481441869,35.278.394742636 A -8x.x596a9686268135.n81119247706 C ITT OW NPp PA RCP,IS 3 _ 9 I PARCELS --- f RF55FMF.R CITY LIMITS a 1 WAT ER PLOW LINL6 7 if x 1 /Will' , ., 7-'-'-' . Q ■ • Bessemer City E.,. K Matttern&Craig NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 4 Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping Percent of MS4 Area Mapped TBD % of limits No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 8 Total outfalls (est.) UTs to Abernethy Creek 3 outfalls UTs to Crowders Creek (Bessemer Branch) 1 outfalls UTs to Long Creek 0 outfalls Oates Creek and UTs 4 outfalls *An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres;and for industrial zoned areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres. 3.3 Receiving Waters The City of Bessemer City MS4 is located within the Catawba River Basin and discharges directly into receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are compiled from the following NCDEQ sources: o Waterbody Classification Map o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters Stream Index/ Water 303(d) Listed Receiving Water Name AU Number Quality Parameter(s) Classification of Interest UT to Abernethy Creek N/A C Not listed UT to Crowders Creek (Bessemer Branch) 11-135 C Not Listed UT to Long Creek(including Arrowood Lake) 11-129-16-4.5-(1) WS-II; HWQ, Fish Community CA (Nar,AL, FW) Oates Creek and unnamed tributary N/A N/A Not listed NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 5 See Figure 3: MS4 Receiving Waters Mapping ... ,' .__ ..., UT to Crowders Creek Bessemer Branch ..t., , "411t- UT to Long Creek Arrowood Lake ..ci ..„.. . ...„ .; - •,- ' 5.. , : .„, • :---) . . , ........ ,. . .' .., . .. , .. ,. . ' .... . 1111111 iiilliS ' ' . UT to Abernethy Creek . • lill1,11111.' . ,. • * ..._ . . .,,. . . , .. , . , . : Oates Creek . . . .. , ' • ., .„ , mattern&Craig ENGINEERS•..,12,..-E,DiS ; . NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 6 3.4 MS4 Interconnection The MS4 does interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4 and includes: a. The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is unknown. Quantity: N/A b. The interconnection is discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is unknown. Quantity: N/A. c. The City of Bessemer City MS4 mapping does not yet identify interconnections with the NCDOT MS4. d. The City of Bessemer City MS4 mapping does not include NCDOT MS4 outfalls. 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling&Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA)for any watershed directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program has been implemented to address the WLA. Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Water Body Name TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern Stormwater Water Catawba River Basin Waste Quality Load Recovery Allocation Program (Y/N) (Y/N) Crowders Creek(1996) Nutrients Y Y Crowders Creek(2004) Fecal Coliform Y Y Long Creek(2005) Turbidity Y Y NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 7 See Figure 4: MS4 2018 Final Water Quality Assessment Mapping m ° tit Legend 4° 2612 NC ER asmnt withOlR N - - - 47.4e S�62 ties/tio' r.r 2012_NC_IR_asmnt_w1th OlR — Supporting(1 or 2) la Ct. 1 Not Rated(3) No Data(3c) � Impaired(4)1e74,1 � Impaired/On303(d)List(5)Ce i 2012_IR_Overall_Ratings+no data) ✓ l�p LongC 20i2_IR_Overall_Ratings_3cOnly • k Rv - ly ' c5 Bessemer City • & a �� -.. \ 5 -bra -' 4 `. /m .off ., z ma -- F \, e '„N fran%un 91 . `? I rowans ta 1006' 1 v , / on�`�y t Sg - Kings MO° o"_"_' 1 /rc hic.: Kings , If` Mountainl 0 p _ Ge flG= dryli'n1�5} 1 L:q,Y..SIR 1( - ' 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Based upon a review of: 1. The Endangered and Threatened Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and, 2. Listed species believe to or known to occur in North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,the species listed in Table 4 have the potential to occur within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed,Table 4 summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 8 Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Federal Scientific Name Common name Species Group Listing Status Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle Vertebrate BGPA Glyptemys muhlenbergii Bog Turtle Vertebrate T(S/A) Myotis septentrionalis Northern long-eared bat Vertebrate T Hexastylis naniflora Dwarf-flowered heartleaf Vascular Plant T Symphyotrichum georgianum Georgia aster Vascular Plant C Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower Vascular Plant E Pycnanthemum torreyi Torrery's Mountain Mint Vascular Plant FSC 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges The City of Bessemer City 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 Tosaf, USA Advanced Drainage Systems NCG060375 Dole Fresh Vegetables FMC Lithium, Inc. NCGNE0221 Hunter Douglas Designer Shade Manufacturing Services, Inc. (MSI) 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the City of Bessemer City as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not significantly impact water quality. The City of Bessemer City has evaluated residential and charity car washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts. Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the City of Bessemer City NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 9 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 City of Bessemer City to determine whether they may significantly impact water quality Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Non-Stormwater Discharge Water Quality Impacts Water line and fire hydrant flushing Incidental Landscape irrigation Incidental Diverted stream flows Incidental Rising groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Incidental Uncontaminated pumped groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated potable water sources Incidental Foundation drains Incidental Air conditioning condensate Incidental Irrigation waters Incidental Springs Incidental Water from crawl space pumps Incidental Footing drains Incidental Lawn watering Incidental Residential and charity car washing Possible Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Incidental Street wash water Possible Flows from firefighting activities Incidental NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 10 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources In addition to those target pollutants identified above,the City of Bessemer City is not aware of other significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant, and identifies the associated SWMP program(s)that address each. In addition, the City of Bessemer City has evaluated schools, homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts. Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Target Pollutant(s) Likely Source(s)/Target SWMP Program Addressing Audience(s) Target Pollutant(s)/Audience(s) Litter Residential, commercial, schools Public Education & Outreach, Public Involvement& Participation Yard Waste (leaves and Residential, commercial Public Education & Outreach, grass clippings) Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping Sediment Construction Construction Site Runoff Control Nutrients Sewer overflows, failing septic Public Education & Outreach, systems, urbanization, schools Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post- Construction Site Runoff Control, Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping Fecal coliform Sewer overflows, failing septic Public Education & Outreach, systems, wildlife, illicit discharges Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Mercury/statewide TMDL Atmospheric deposition Public Education & Outreach (fish consumption advisory) Illicit discharges Residential, commercial, industrial, Public Education & Outreach, municipal staff Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Illegal dumping Residential, commercial, industrial, Public Education & Outreach, municipal staff Pollution Prevention &Good Housekeeping Improper disposal of waste Residential, commercial, industrial, Public Education & Outreach, municipal staff Public Involvement& Participation, Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping General non-point source Residential, commercial, industrial, Public Education & Outreach, pollution municipal staff NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 11 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Organizational Structure See Figure 5: Bessemer City MS4 Program Organizational Chart NCDEQ - DEMLR Bessemer City- .UJi 1I 4 5F& LIY,A , ADMINISTRATION Jamie Ramsey Public Works Director Greg Thompson Stormwater Administrator t i EDUCATION ENFORCEMENT f 1 Regional Gaston County Mari Guyer, Phi) Joseph Alm Public Works Director Stormwater Administrator Gaston County Will Wier Erosion Control Inspector Erin Hines Environmental Educator Jonathan Boerger Erosion Control Inspector NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 12 Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department Stormwater Program Stormwater Greg Thompson Public Works Administration Administrator SWMP Management Stormwater Engineer Brian Newman, PE Consultant Public Education & Partnership Manager Kari Guyer, PhD Regional SW Outreach Partnership Public Involvement& Partnership Manager Kari Guyer, PhD Regional SW Participation Partnership Illicit Discharge Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Detection & Construction Site Erosion Control Jonathan Boerger Runoff Control Inspector Will Wier Gaston County Post-Construction Stormwater Inspector Joseph Alm Gaston County Stormwater Jonathan Boerger Pollution Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Prevention/Good Municipal Facilities Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Operation & Spill Response Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Program MS4 Operation & Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Maintenance Program Municipal SCM Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Operation & Pesticide, Herbicide & Chemical Application Dusty Carpenter Parks & Recreation Fertilizer Management Inspector Vehicle & Equipment Director Jamie Ramsey Public Works Cleaning Program Pavement Director Jamie Ramsey Public Works Management Program Total Maximum Daily Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Load (TMDL) NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 13 4.2 Program Funding and Budget In accordance with the issued permit, the City of Bessemer City shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed by the Division annually. The City's estimated revenues available from the Stormwater Utility Funding for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 total $86,000 derived directly from stormwater charges assessed. The fee structure for Stormwater Management is collected as an addition to the user's utility bill as follows: Residential: $3.07/month, Commercial: $6.00/month, Industrial: $12.00/month. An appropriated $35,600 was allocated to debt service for associated culvert projects and the remaining$50,400 fund balance was allocated for other Program expenses, including the administration of this Program. Although the Program is funded through the existing utility fees, the City plans to implement a new rate study to determine if the assessed fees are in line with other adjacent municipalities or, if they need to be adjusted to provide additional funding. The program is currently under-funded to conduct all the proactive elements of the permit. Further fiscal analysis and investigation of funding options (such as additional general fund allocation or a stormwater fee) will be conducted as indicated in BMP No. 3 in order to fully fund the program by Permit year three. 4.3 Shared Responsibility The City of Bessemer City shares the responsibility to implement the following minimum control measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The City of Bessemer City remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation, and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the City of Bessemer City 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 Legal or Permit Implementing Entity& Program Name Agreement Requirement (Y/N) MCM #1 Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas - Partnership Program N MCM #1 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. - Environmental Education Program N MCM #2 Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas - Partnership Program N MCM #2 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. - Environmental Education Program N MCM #4 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. -Construction Site Runoff Y MCM #5 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. - Post-Construction Program Y NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 14 4.4 Co-Permittees The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number NCS000412 for the City of Bessemer City. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co- permittee. Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information - Not Used 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration The City of Bessemer City will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the administration of the Stormwater Management Program. Table 11: Program Administration BMPs • Permit 2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self-Assessment Ref. Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually. Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program. The self-assessment reporting period is the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 1. Annual Self-Assessment Annually evaluate SWMP 1.Prepare, certify and 1.Annually 1.Yes/No implementation and revise if submit Self-Assessment Permit Years 1 - 4 required. to NCDEQ prior to 8/31 Permit 1.6: Permit Renewal Application Ref. Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the NPDES MS4 permit. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 2. Permit Renewal Application Audit implementation for 1. Participate in an 1.TBD - Typically 1. Yes/No compliance and approved SWMP. NPDES MS4 Permit Permit Year 4 Prepare and submit a permit Compliance Audit renewal application package based performed by EPA or on results. NCDEQ. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 15 Table 11: Program Administration BMPs • 2. Self-audit and 2. Permit Year 5 2. Yes/No/Partial document any stormwater program components not audited by EPA or NCDEQ. Submit Self- Audit to DEMLR (required component of permit renewal application package). 3. Certify the 3. Permit Year 5 3. stormwater permit Date of permit renewal renewal application ( application submittal Permit renewal application form, Self- Audit, and Draft SWMP for the next 5-year permit cycle)and submit to NCDEQ at least 180 days prior to permit expiration. 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 BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 3. Adequate Funding Perform a fiscal analysis and 1. Complete a fiscal 1. Permit year 1 1. Report monetary explore adequate program funding gap analysis value of gap options to meet all requirements of 2. Determine available 2. Permit year 1 2. Completed? - the permit.Select and implement a funding mechanisms yes/no/status funding strategy for the Phase II and evaluate options Stormwater Program. 3.Select a funding 3. Permit years 1-2 3. Report funding mechanism mechanism selected 4. Implement funding 4. Permit years 2-3 4. Implemented? mechanism yes/no/status NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 16 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM The City of Bessemer City will continue participation in the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC) and the Gaston County Natural Resources Department to implement their Public Education and Outreach Program that distributes educational materials to the community and conducts many outreach activities focused on improving public education about the impacts of stormwater discharges into water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas seeks to educate and bring awareness to the public, local businesses and education centers of our region about stormwater issues and their impact on water quality and our environment. We further aim to unite local stormwater programs by sharing information and ideas in order to discuss and address similar stormwater issues on a regional level. It was developed as a forum for stormwater professionals to work collaboratively on local stormwater issues. Formed in 2006 and originally comprised of professionals from six municipalities in the Charlotte metropolitan area,the RSPC has expanded to include over eighteen municipality partners.The RSPC provides an opportunity to leverage limited resources to fulfill common needs of the partners. As an example,the RSPC conducts public education and outreach efforts about stormwater issues,to meet some of the requirements in all of the partners' Clean Water Act stormwater permits. 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 Program will continue to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste. Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants &Audiences Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s) Litter General Public Illicit Discharges General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Contractors Illegal Dumping General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Contractors Improper Disposal of Waste General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Contractors The City of Bessemer City and Gaston County Natural Resources Department will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach BMPs. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 17 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs • Permit 3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences Ref. Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach Program to share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The permittee shall provide educational information to identified target audiences on pollutants/sources identified in table 12 above, and shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 4. Partnership with Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas Develop Education and Outreach 1.Arrange partnership and 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report date Initiatives. Initiatives will focus on legal agreement. established and terms target audiences within MS4 Area. of legal agreement 2. Submit plan detailing 2. Permit Year 1 2. Report Date specific commitments to approved. Include as NCDEQ. amendment to SWMP. 3. Monitor activities 3.Annually 3.Yes/no/status 5. City Sponsored Event or Festival The City will distribute information 1. Develop one informational 1. Permit year 2 1. Is handout on stormwater during at least one handout for distribution that developed? City sponsored event such as the covers pollutant sources Yes/no/status Sounds of Summer Concert.Series 2.Train staff to man 2. Permit year 2 2. Report number of stormwater booth at event to trained staff distribute handouts and additional information on pollutant sources _ 3.Man booth at event chosen 3. Permit year 2. 3. Report event Annually chosen and number of thereafter handouts distributed 6. Social Media Coverage The City's existing Facebook 1. Post about keeping yard 1. Permit year 1 1. Report the date of account and webpage will be used waste and litter out of storm post to reach target audiences and drains share information about 2. Post about reducing fertilizer 2. Permit year 2 2. Report the date of stormwater. runoff post 3. Post about car washing 3. Permit year 3 3. Report the date of post 4. Post about illegal 4. Permit year 4 4. Report the date of discharge/illegal dumping post 5. Post about vehicle leaks 5. Permit year 5 5. Report the date of post NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 18 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs 7. Litter Management Develop and implement strategies 1. Organize cleanup 1. Permit Year 1 1.Yes/no/status to reduce volume of trash and campaigns to remove trash control litter pollution entering from conveyance systems and waterways. receiving waters 2. Install structural trash 2.Annually 2.Yes/no/status controls 3. Monitor floatables in 3. Annually 3.Yes/no/status receiving waters 4.Track number of additional 4.Annually 4.Yes/no/status trash bins installed and signage posted 5. Review and revise solid 5. Permit Year 1 5.Yes/no/status waste collection and litter ordinance Permit 2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site Ref. Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program's message(s) and provide online materials including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit and SWMP. The web page shall also provide developers with all relevant post- construction requirements, design standards, checklists and/or other materials. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 8. Stormwater Page on City Website Webpage will provide information 1. Establish webpage 1. Permit year 1 1. Report date on stormwater program, permit, available SWMP, applicable ordinances,and reports.Webpage will include issue 2. Maintain webpage 2.Annually 2. Report date reporting mechanism/hotline, reviewed and any educational materials, and links to updates resources. 3. Monitor engagement 3. Annually 3. Report number of hits NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 19 Permit 3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline Ref. Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Implementation Metric 9. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask 1. Establish and maintain 1. Permit year 1-5 1. Report date questions and report issues. hotline established and if maintained in years 2- 5 2. Establish and train staff to 2. Permit year 1 2. Report dates of answer hotline and reporting training mechanism 3.Train staff in general 3. Permit year 1 3. Report dates of knowledge, appropriate training contacts, and citizen opportunities 4. Publicize hotline in 4. Permit year 1 4.Yes/no/status developed materials and webpage 5. Establish tracking 5. Permit year 1 5. Report number and mechanism to document type of calls number and type of calls NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 20 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements. The City of Bessemer City 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 Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 10. Planning Commission City staff will bring issues before the 1. Include bi-annual 1. Bi-annually 1. Date of meetings and planning commission for citizen agenda item topics discussed input 11. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 questions and report issues. 12. Stormwater Page of City Website Webpage will provide information 1 See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 on stormwater program, permit, SWMP, applicable ordinances,and reports.Webpage will include issue reporting mechanism/hotline, educational materials, and links to resources. 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 Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 13. Annual City-Wide Clean-Up Event Organize event to pick up trash or 1. Identify public areas 1. Permit year 2 1.Areas identified? litter from public areas Yes/no/status 2. Coordinate clean-up 2. Annually after year 3 2. Report number of volunteers/bags filled 14. Partnership with Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas City to engage with partnership to 1. Arrange partnership 1. See BMP No.4 1. See BMP No. 4 develop opportunities that focus on target audiences 2. Monitor activities 2. See BMP No. 4 2. See BMP No. 4 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 21 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM The City of Bessemer City will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit discharge detection and elimination BMPs. Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs • Permit 3.4.1: MS4 Map Ref. Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater discharges. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 15. Addition of Major Dutfalls to MS4 Map The MS4 map will be completed 1.Add layer identifying 1. Permit year 1 1. Report number or through GIS analysis of existing major outfalls major outfalls data. Major outfalls will be 2. Add flow directions 2. Permit year 1 2. Report when map identified and numbered, and flow complete directions and receiving waters will 3.Add receiving waters 3. Permit year 1 3. Report when map be added. complete 16. Continual Updates to MS4 Map The MS4 map will be continuously 1. Add new conveyances 1. Annually, after 1. Report new outfalls updated. and outfalls to map BMP No. 14 is complete Permit 3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism Ref. Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4, including enforcement procedures and actions. BMP A B C D No. Schedule for Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 17. Maintain Legal Authority Review existing ordinance (Code of 1. Review ordinance and 1. Permit year 1 1. Report if revision Ordinances, Chapter XX,) in order to update required required maintain legal authority to prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4, including enforcement procedures and actions. Update is required. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 22 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs • Permit 3.4.3: IDDE Plan Ref. Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to: a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections, c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources, d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 18. Outfall Inspections Perform regular dry weather(no 1.Train staff to preform 1. See BMP No. 21 1. See BMP No. 21 rainfall within 72 hours prior)outfall inspections and inspections to proactively identify investigations _ illicit discharges and connections 2. Split major outfalls into 2. Permit year 1 w/ 2. yes/no/status five equal groups. MS4 map 3. Inspect one group per 3. Annually beginning 3. Number of outfalls year(Ref. BMP No. 20) in permit year 2 inspected and potential illicit discharges identified 19. Illicit Discharge Identification Procedure Revise and maintain a standard 1. Revise the IDDE 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status operating procedure(SOP)for program from previous investigation or potential illicit SWMP discharges and connections and 2. Maintain written IDDE 2. Continuously 2. yes/no/status illegal dumping program 20. IDDE Program Evaluation Yearly evaluation of IDDE program 1. Evaluation meeting 1. Annually 1. Report proposed to promote continuance of effective with IDDE program changes components and improvement in stakeholders; include at areas that are lacking, as well as, least Stormwater Admin identification of potential "hot-spot" and Utilities Director areas. 2. Review IDDE reports 2. Annually 2. Report number of potential illicit discharges found, verified, and resolved. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 23 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs • Permit 3.4.4: IDDE Tracking Ref. Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 21. Database Tracking System A tracking system for observed 1. Develop a "Potential 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status IDDE violations and follow-on Illicit Discharge Report" actions will be developed and form to include observed implemented in order to identify" illicit discharge indicators, hot-spot" areas, chronic violators, date, location, and and recurring issues. _ contacts made 2. Develop a tracking 2. Permit year 2 2. yes/no/status spreadsheet to collect data from " Potential Illicit Discharge Report" as well as the results of the investigation, any follow-up, date of closure, and enforcement actions taken Permit 3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training Ref. Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training shall include how to identify and report illicit discharges, illicit connections, illegal dumping and spills. Each staff training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and number of staff participating. A B C D BMP No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 22. Staff Training Develop a program to educate City 1. Develop staff training 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status staff of indicators of potential illicit program discharges/connections and illegal dumping and the appropriate avenues through which to report 2.Train staff with illicit 2. Permit year 2 2. Report topics, suspected illicit discharge. discharge&detection training dates, and responsibilities or the number trained potential to discover an illicit discharge during routine work activities NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 24 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs • 3.Train new staff - 3.Annually beginning 3. Report topics, year 3 training dates, and number trained 23. Fact Sheets Hang fact sheets in employee 1. Develop fact sheets 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status common areas to serve as reminders of the basics of 2. Display fact sheets 2. Annually beginning 2. Number of sheets identifying and reporting year 2 displayed Permit 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting Ref. Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained personnel. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 24. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 questions and report issues. 25. Stormwater Page on City website Webpage will provide information 1 See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 on stormwater program, permit, SWMP, applicable ordinances,and reports.Webpage will include issue reporting mechanism/hotline, educational materials, and links to resources. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 25 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153,the City of Bessemer City 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 Legal Implementing Meets Whole Reference State or Local Program Name Authority Entity or Part of Requirement 3.5.1- Gaston County 15A NCAC Gaston County Whole 3.5.4 Delegated SPCA Program* Chapter 04 Natural Resources Department 3.5.1- State Implemented SPCA 15A NCAC NCDEQ Whole 3.5.4 Program Chapter 04 * The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at: httbs://library.municode.com/nc/gaston county/codes/code of ordinances?nodeld=COOR CH4 BUCOREAC ARTIIISOERSECO The City of Bessemer City 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 Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 26. Municipal Staff Training Train municipal staff who receive 1.Train municipal staff 1.Annually Permit Year 1. Number of staff calls from the public on the on proper handling of 1-5 trained protocols for referral and tracking of construction site runoff construction site runoff control control complaints. complaints. 27. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 questions and report issues. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 26 Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs • Permit 3.5.5: Waste Management Ref. Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impact to water quality. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 28. Establish and Maintain Legal Authority Develop and implement an 1. Pass code 1. Permit year 1 1. yes/no/status ordinance to require construction site operators to control waste. 2. Maintain legal 2. Continuously, after 2. yes/no/status authority ordinance adopted 29. Contractor Education Communicate new waste 1. Develop fact sheet at 1. Permit year 2, after 1. yes/no/status management requirements to pre-construction ordinance is adopted construction site operators meetings 2. Add fact sheet to 2. Permit year 2, after 2.yes/no/status website ordinance is adopted 3.Distribute fact sheet 3. Permit year 2, after 3. Number Distributed at meetings ordinance is adopted NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 27 PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale,that are located within the City of Bessemer City and discharge into the MS4. These elements are designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community, and ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of SCMs. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the City of Bessemer City 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 Requirements Local Ordinance/ Regulatory Mechanism Reference Water Supply Watershed (WS-II) 15A NCAC 2B Code Title XV-Chapter 153.01; .0620- .0624 UDO Section 13.20 Universal Stormwater Management 15A NCAC 2H .1020 Code Title XV-Chapter 152 Program Gaston County Code Chapter 5.5 Article 2 http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/North%20Carolina/bessemercity udo nc/bessemercityu nifieddevelopmentordinance?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.O$vid=amlegal:bessemercity udo nc https://library.municode.com/nc/gaston county/codes/code of ordinances?nodeld=COOR CH5.5 EN ARTIISTMA http://cros3.revize.com/revize/gastoncou my/Documents/natu ra I-resources/2011-03-16/gaston- sto rm wa to r-o rd i n a n ce.pd f The City of Bessemer City 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. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 28 Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted Plan Review and Approval and/or Document Title(s) 3.6.2(a)Authority Bessemer City Code of Ordinances- 1-13-1986 Chapter 152 Sec 152.04 Stormwater Interlocal Agreement 3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 O2H.O153(c) Federal, State & Chapter 5.5 Sec. 33 (a) Local Projects 3.6.3(b) Plan Review Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 36 3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 3.6.3(d) O&M Plan Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 3.6.3(e) Deed Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Restrictions/Covenants Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (5) 3.6.3(f) Access Easements Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (7) Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted Inspections and Enforcement and/or Document Title(s) 3.6.2(b) Documentation Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (4) 3.6.2(c) Right of Entry Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 4 Sec. 71 (b) 3.6.4(a) Pre-CO Inspections Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 41 (a) 3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 3.6.4(c)Annual SCM Inspections Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 37 (h) 3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections 3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 7-26-2007 Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (4) Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted Fecal Coliform Reduction and/or Document Title(s) 3.6.6(a) Pet Waste Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 12-23-2008 Chapter 3 - Sec. 3-5 (c) 3.6.6(b) On-Site Domestic Gaston County Code of Ordinances - 10-11-2001 Wastewater treatment Chapter 17 Article II NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 29 The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below. Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs • Permit 3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post-Construction Reporting Requirements Ref. Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year(July 1 - June 30) including appropriate information to accurately describe progress, status, and results. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 30. Standard Reporting Implement standardized tracking, 1.Track number of low 1. Continuously 1. Number of plan documentation, inspections and density and high density Permit years 1-5 reviews performed for reporting mechanisms to compile plan reviews performed. low density and high appropriate data for the annual density. self-assessment process. Data 2.Track number of low 2. Continuously 2. Number of plan shall be provided for each Post- density and high density Permit years 1-5 approvals issued for low Construction/Qualifying Alternative plans approved. density and high Program being implemented as density. listed in Tables 18 and 19. 3. Maintain a current 3. Continuously 3. Summary of number inventory of low density Permit years 1-5 and type of SCMs projects and added to the inventory; constructed SCMs and number and including SCM type or acreage of low density low density acreage, projects constructed. location and last inspection date. 4.Track number of SCM 4. Continuously 4. Number of SCM inspections performed. Permit years 1-5 inspections. 5.Track number of low 5. Continuously 5. Number of low density inspections Permit years 1-5 density projects performed. inspected. 6.Track number and 6. Continuously 6. Number of type of enforcement Permit years 1-5 enforcement actions actions taken. issued. 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. This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program,see references provided in Table 19 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 30 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs • Permit 3.6.2: Legal Authority Ref. Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post- Construction Stormwater Management Program. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 31. Revisions to Code of Ordinances Revise existing ordinance to 1. Revise code to 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report code specifically require compliance by require Federal, State, reference and date Federal,State,and Local and local government adopted government projects and revise projects to comply with reference to stormwater design post construction manual to specify NCDEQ requirements Stormwater Design manual. unless subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or qualifying alternative program 2. Revise code to 2. Permit Year 1 2. Report code specify NCDEQ reference and date Stormwater Design adopted Manual as the reference stormwater design manual 32. O&M Plan Add an ordinance to the City code 1. Establish legal 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report code requiring each stormwater control authority through code reference and date measure to have an Operation and revision adopted Maintenance Plan that complies 2. Enforcement of new 2. Continuously, after 2. Number of O&M with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13) code by requiring ordinance is adopted. plans approved approval of O&M Plan by Stormwater Administrator prior to plan approval NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 31 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs • Permit 3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement Ref. Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post-construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Alternatively,the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s), (b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional. BMP A B C D No. Schedule for Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 33. Inspection of low-density projects Establish the legal authority for 1. Establish legal 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report code inspection of low-density projects at authority through code reference and date least once during the permit term; revision adopted and carry out the inspections. 2. Conduct inspection of 2. See BMP No. 29.5 2. See BMP No. 29.5 20%of low-density projects each year Permit 3.6.5: Documentation Ref. Measures to maintain adequate documentation and standardized inspection and tracking mechanisms to: (a) Maintain an inventory of post-construction SCMs and low-density projects, (b) Document, track and maintain records of inspections and enforcement actions.Tracking shall include the ability to identify chronic violators, and (c) Make available to developers all relevant ordinances, post-construction requirements, design standards, checklists, and/or other materials. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 34. Inventory of post-construction SCMs and low-density Projects Develop a comprehensive inventory 1. Establish list of 1. Permit year 1-2 1. Number of SCMs and of post-construction SCMs and low existing structural projects inventoried density projects to be utilized for SCMS and low-density inspections and tracking projects 2. Issue letter of 2. Permit year 3 2. Number of letters notification to owners sent making them aware of upcoming inspections 3.Add SCMs and low- 3. See BMP 29.3 3. See SMP 29.3 density projects to inventory list when project as-builts are approved 35. Inspection Tracking Track the results of regular post- 1. Establish inspection 1. Permit year 1 1. yes/no/status construction SCM and low-density tracking mechanism to inspection to provide meet all requirements of BMP No. 29 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 32 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs • documentation and the ability to 2. Continuously update 2. Continuously, 2. yes/no/status identify chronic violators beginning permit year 2 36. Developer Resources Establish a developer stormwater 1. Upload links to 1. Permit year 1, w/ 1. yes/no/status, link to resources section on the city ordinances, post stormwater website webpage website so relevant materials are construction development easily accessible requirements, link to design standards, and other relevant material website 2. Update when 2. Continuously 2. Report date of changes occur updates and changes made Permit 3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction Ref. Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H .1017(7). At a minimum,the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on-site domestic wastewater treatment system component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department,to ensure proper operation and maintenance of such systems. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program,see references provided in Table 19 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 33 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the City of Bessemer City municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as parks and open space maintenance,fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and municipal storm sewer system maintenance. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs: 1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program 2. Spill Response Program 3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program 4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program 5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program 6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program 7. Pavement Management Program The City of Bessemer City will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program. Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • Permit 3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program Ref. Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies,schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on general stormwater awareness and implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 37. Inventory of Municipal Facilities Develop and maintain an up-to-date 1. Compile list of 1. Permit Year 1 1. Number of facilities inventory of municipal facilities with existing City-owned inventoried; date list is potential to generate polluted facilities completed runoff. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 34 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • 2. Perform initial 2. Permit year 2 2. Number of inspection of facilities inspections for potential to generate performed and number polluted runoff or of requiring spill response facilities classified as procedures. Classify high potential and low facilities as having high potential or low potential for stormwater pollution 3. Determine which 3. Permit year 3 3. Number of SPCC facilities require a SPCC Plans required 4. Determine which 4. See BMP No. 46 4. See BMP No. 46 facilities require a NPDES Industrial permit 5. Update inventory as 5. As required 5. Number of facilities needed when facilities added/revisions made are added or closed 38. Facility Inspections Inspection of City facilities to 1. Establish a SOP for 1. Permit Year 3 1. yes/no/status confirm good housekeeping city facility inspections, practices are being followed, including an inspection including vehicle and equipment schedule, inspection cleaning(See BMP No. 47)and that report documentation, the City Public Works Complex is in and tracking system compliance with the associated 2. Implement annual 2.Annually conduct 2. Number of Industrial Stormwater Permit facility inspections for inspections, beginning inspections high stormwater in permit year 3 of high potential and pollution potential low facilities and once per potential facilities permit term inspections performed for low potential facilities,following SOP established in BMP No. 37.1 39. Staff Training Develop or identify a staff training 1. See BMP No. 43 1. See BMP No. 43 1. See BMP No. 43 program for general stormwater pollution prevention and provide to public works department employees See BMP No. 41). NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 35 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • Permit 3.7.2: Spill Response Program Ref. Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response procedures. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 40. Inventory of facilities with Spill potential Maintain a list of city facilities and 1. Update list of city 1. When necessitated 1. Number of additions operations storing materials that facilities and operations by changes in facilities or revisions would be a pollutant if spilled and with spill potential when or operations introduced to the stormwater facilities or operations system and classify by hazard and are changed quantity See BMP No. 36.2). 41. Spill Response Procedures Maintain spill response procedures 1. Review general spill 1. Permit year 1 1. Are procedures and continue training of appropriate response procedures adequate? - staff. yes/no/status 2. Review specific spill 2. Permit year 2 2. Are procedures response procedures adequate? - for City facilities and yes/no/status operations with potential to produce high hazard spills 3. Update as facilities 3.As required 3. Number of additions and operations are or revisions made revised 4.Train new fire 4.As required 4. Number of new staff department staff in spill trained response procedures 5.Train staff at facilities 5. Annually 5. Number of staff with potential for high trained hazard spills in first response actions and reporting procedures NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 36 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • Permit 3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program Ref. Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 42. Staff Training Develop or identify a staff training 1. Develop or identify 1. Permit year 3 1.Yes/no/status program for general stormwater appropriate training pollution prevention and provide to program public works department 2. Provide initial training 2.Annually, beginning 2. Number of staff employees for all employees in permit year 4 members trained and topics from training 3. Provide training for 3.Annually, beginning 3. Number of new hires new hires in permit year 4, as trained and topics from necessitated by staffing training changes 43. MS4 System Inspections and Maintenance A proactive plan for MS4 system 1. Develop a SOP that 1. Permit year 3 1.Yes/no/status maintenance, requiring regular includes proactive inspections and maintenance. inspection schedules, standard documentation, staff responsibilities, and proper maintenance training 2. Perform regular 2. Following schedule 2. Number of inspections in established in SOP, inspections accordance with the once SOP and tracking documented SOP system (See BMPs No. 42.1 and 42.4)are established 3. Verify, document, 3. Continuously, as 3. Number of and prioritize potential maintenance maintenance activities maintenance activities activities are identified performed identified by inspections or citizen reports 4. Develop an 4. Permit year 4 4.Yes/no/status inspection and maintenance tracking system to be used in accordance with the SOP and to identify "hot spot" locations for system maintenance NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 37 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • Permit 3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program Ref. Measures to manage municipally-owned, operated, and/or maintained structural stormwater control measures (SCMs)that are installed for compliance with the permittee's post-construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of SCMs, perform SCM inspections and maintenance, and shall establish specific frequencies, schedules,and documentation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 44 Inventory of Municipal structural SCMs Development and maintenance of a 1. Create an inventory 1. Permit year 1 1. Number of municipal current inventory of municipally of existing City-owned structural SCMs owned structural SCMs. SCMs with information including type, year built, date of last inspection, and maintenance actions 2. Compile, and develop 2. Permit year 2 2.Yes/no/status as needed, Operation and Maintenance Plans for all City-owned SCMs 3. Update as 3.As required 3. Number of updates necessitated by new to list City development 45. SCM Inspections and Maintenance Performance and documentation of 1. Locate City-owned 1. Permit year 1 1. Report the number regular inspection and SCMs and add them to and type of SCMs maintenance of municipally owned the MS4 Map with type added to the map structural SCMs.Addition of of SCM indicated municipally owned SCMs to MS4 2. Update the map 2.Annually, once BMPs 2. Note annually map. when No. 45.1 and 46.1 are whether new City-owned SCMs completed new City-owned SCMs are constructed were added. If any are added, note number and type added as well as number and type of SCMs mapped to date 3. Maintain NC SCM 3. Continuously, 3. Number of staff Inspections and beginning in permit year members with active Maintenance 2 certification Certification for appropriate personnel 4. Develop SCM 4. Permit year 2 4.Yes/no/status inspection form 5. Inspect each device 5.Annually, beginning 5. Number of SCMs using SCM inspection in permit year 3 inspected, number form passing inspection, number requiring maintenance NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 38 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • 6. Perform maintenance 6.As required 6. Number of SCMs tasks identified in maintained inspections 7. Develop a tracking 7. Permit year 2 7.Yes/no/status document(See BMP No. 43) Permit 3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program Ref. Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine pollution prevention and chemical use,storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and applicator certifications. BMP A B C D No. Schedule for Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 46. Pesticide, Herbicide, Fertilizer Applicator Training Training of City staff who apply 1. Maintain Right-of- 1. Continuously 1.Yes/no/status landscape chemicals in order to Way Pest Control, Public minimize water quality impacts Health Control, and from pesticides, herbicides, and Ornamental &Turf Pest fertilizers. Control applicator certifications for appropriate personnel 2. Develop or identify 2. Permit year 2 2.Yes/no/status pollution prevention and chemical use,storage and handling training program 3. Provide staff training 3.Annually, beginning 3. Number of staff in pollution prevention in permit year 3 trained and topics and chemical use, covered storage and handling training NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 39 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • Permit 3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program Ref. Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to staff, perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies,schedules, and documentation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 47. NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance Ensure that NPDES industrial 1. Review municipal 1. Permit year 1 1. Number of facilities permit compliance occurs at all facilities inventory to determined to require a applicable municipally owned sites. determine which NPDES Industrial Permit facilities require a NPDES permit 2. Permitting of 2. Permit year 1, 2. Report number of municipally owned following review of new permits received or facilities; apply for new facilities, and renewed as well as permits and confirm continuously thereafter number of active that all existing permits permits. are valid. Renew permits as required 3. Develop a municipal 3. Permit year 2 3.Yes/no/status industrial facility inspection form 4. Perform facility 4.Annually, after 4. Number of inspections for NPDES permits inspections performed compliance with permit acquired 5. Establish NPDES 5. Permit year 2 5.Yes/no/status Industrial Permit tracking mechanism to document list of municipally owned facilities with permit, permit expiration dates, and inspections _ 48. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection Routine inspections as part of 1. Develop an 1. Permit year 2 1. general facility inspections(See inspection checklist BMP No. 37)to ensure that vehicle 2. Perform inspections 2. Bi-annually, 2. Number of and equipment facilities are using inspection beginning inspections following proper procedures to checklist and notify in permit year 3 minimize water quality impacts facility manager of any from vehicle and equipment corrective actions cleaning and maintenance required 3. Perform re- 3. As required by 3. Number of facilities inspections of any corrective actions requiring corrective facility that required issued action, number of corrective action resolutions NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 40 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs • 49. Staff Training Provide general stormwater 1. See BMP No. 41 1. See BMP No. 41 1. See BMP No. 41 awareness training and pollution prevention training to employees working in vehicle maintenance and cleaning areas(See BMP No. 41). Permit 3.7.7: Pavement Management Program Ref. Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally-owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the permittee's corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid pollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific frequencies,schedules, and documentation. BMP A B C D No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting Metric Implementation 50. Street Sweeping Street sweeping following a regular 1. Develop a SOP, 1. Permit year 2 1.Yes/no/status schedule in order to reduce including a schedule pollutants from City owned and and plan to document maintained streets 2. Implement SOP and 2.Annually, beginning 2.Total number of miles documentation in permit year 3 swept 51. Leaf Collection Periodic collection of leaves from 1. Develop a SOP, 1. Permit year 3 1.Yes/no/status residential and public areas to including a schedule reduce pollutants and clogging of and plan to document storm system inlets. 2. Implement SOP and 2. Regularly, beginning 2.Volume of leaves documentation in permit year 4 collected (tons) 52. Vehicle Spill Cleanup An organized vehicle spill cleanup 1. Maintain spill 1. See BMP No. 40 1. See BMP No. 40 response to prevent pollutants from response procedures vehicular accidents from entering (See BMP No. 40) the storm drain system. 2. Provide public 2. See BMP No. 7 2. See BMP No. 7 education about stopping vehicle leaks (See BMP No. 7 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4,2020 Page 41