HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000427_Permit Application App B_2016APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 1
1. BMP’s and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
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1 Develop an multiyear
communications plan
Prepare multiyear communications plan. Include in Plan
the BMPs, schedule, targeted audiences, messages,
strategies, activities, and measurable goals.
Summarize plan and implementation progress in each
annual report.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor
/Stormwater Program
Analyst
2 Informational Website Maintain a stormwater information page for the Town’s
existing internet website. Post brochures and provide
information on water quality, stormwater pollutants and
ways to minimize them, municipal stormwater projects
and activities. Also provide contacts for reporting and
questions.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor
/Stormwater Program
Analyst
3 Information for homeowners Develop a stormwater information tip for placement
each quarter in the Town's utility bill publication "BUD".
Tips will target a specific stormwater problem and how
citizens can reduce their impacts.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor
/Stormwater Program
Analyst
4 Newspaper advertising Utilize the Town's Conservation Corner in the Cary
News to place stormwater tips. Place tips at least four
times per year. Report annually on number of ads
placed, newspapers used, and targeted pollutant.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor
/Stormwater Program
Analyst
4 Mass media campaign Work with TJCOG (CWEP) to develop mass media
campaign messages for use on regional TV stations,
local government cable channel, and regional radio.
Target message about the importance of clean water
and how stormwater gets dirty. Give tips on reducing
pollution. Identify target audience and track the number
of time shown; report annually.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor r
4 Block Leader program Distribute brochures and other information pieces to
citizens via their block leaders. Include information on
steps to reduce pollution sources including proper
disposal of used oil and toxic materials, public reporting
of illicit discharges and awareness of nutrient and fecal
coliform issues.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor
5 Special Events Participate in at least 2 local festivals annually by
staffing a booth and report annually on event and
messages provided. Provide messages on the
importance of clean water and on specific activities that
can be carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
Events may include but are not necessarily limited to
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 2
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the Town's annual Lazy Days and Spring Days (Earth
Day) celebrations.
7 Business Outreach Program Develop and conduct an educational campaign to
inform businesses on illicit discharges, reporting,
improper waste disposal, sources of nutrient and fecal
coliform loading and actions they can take to minimize
them.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor
/Stormwater Program
Analyst
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 3
2. Public Involvement Program BMP Summary Table
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1 Storm drain labeling Label areas of the Town each year, measured in square
miles of community. Assign volunteers to area selected
and have leader complete summary report on sections
finished. Report annually on amount of community
completed.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
2 Communications "hotline" Manage a database of calls received, including date,
time, person calling, contact information, disposition of
call. Report annually on number of calls received, topics
covered and a summary of the disposition of the calls.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
3 Town Council’s Environmental
Advisory Board
Meet at least once a year with the Town’s standing
board. Focus committee on targeted pollution
programs of concern. Report annually on number of
meetings and subjects covered.
X X X X X Water Resources
Outreach Supervisor
/Stormwater Program
Analyst
4 "Adopt a Stream" program Work with the Town’s existing Spruce program to
incorporate streams into the Adopt a Spot program.
Track volunteers, groups by name, project, activities
completed, contact information, and have group
prepare a summary report of activities each year.
Report on program, providing amount of miles cleaned,
pounds of debris removed, and frequency of activities in
annual report.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst / Volunteer
Coordinator Parks and
Recreation and Cultural
Resources
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 4
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP Summary Table
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1 Legal Authority Amend when needed existing ordinance on illicit
detection, right of entry, prohibition of certain
discharges, enforcement actions and penalties for
dumping, spills, and willful illicit connections.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
2 Stormwater Infrastructure
Inventory
The Town currently has a GIS layer of storm drain pipes
and inlets. The map will note outfalls and receiving body
of water for each outfall. Additions are added by CAD in
house as development occurs. We require survey grade
information for the storm drain system.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
3 Database tracking system Develop a database tracking system for tracking citizen
complaints and requests. All complaints will be logged
including information on follow-up and geographical
location of illegal discharge or spill.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
4 Screening of outfalls Inspect outfalls annually during dry weather conditions
(i.e., hasn't' rained in 48 hours) and test flows found at
discharge points. Create database of outfalls,
inspection date, screening tests conducted, findings
and follow up procedures. Report on number and
actions taken in each annual report.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
5 Direct Mail Create and distribute letters targeting business owners.
The letter shall inform business owners of the illegal
discharge ordinance and inform them of potential
inspection. At a minimum letters shall target
landscapers, painting companies, carpet cleaners,
automotive businesses and restaurants.
X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
6 Inspection / Training Program Town staff will be cross-trained to recognize and report
illegal discharges. Staff to be trained include code
enforcement officers, inspectors, and public works and
utility personnel
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
7 Fact Sheets Develop fact sheets on illicit connections and spill
management. Provide to staff who are in contact with
sources (pretreatment group). Prepare fact sheets for
commercial property managers, restaurant
owner/operators, and automotive businesses. Make
available to general public via the Town’s Web site.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
9 Evaluate on-site wastewater
system policies and procedures
Implement a program that will require evaluation of
septic systems by the Wake County EHD, or a
contractor certified by Wake County. For additions with
existing OSWW, require an evaluation of the septic
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 5
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system by the Wake County EHD prior to the Town
signing off for the building permit.
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 6
4. Construction Site Program BMP Summary Table
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1 Legal Authority Review /amend existing erosion control ordinance as
needed to improve sediment and erosion control
program and comply with Neuse Rules and Phase II
requirements.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator
2 Plan review Reviews site plans for all new development with
disturbed area greater than 12,000 square feet. All site
plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with
sedimentation and soil erosion, storm water, and flood
plain management ordinances and state laws. Reviews
storm drainage systems to ensure they meet the design
and Town criteria.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator
3 Pre-construction Meetings Meet with site development personnel to review plans
and implementation schedules for each development
project. Review plan revisions as needed.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
Stormwater Engineering
Technicians
4 Inspection Program Inspect all construction sites greater than 12,000
square feet of disturbed area to ensure that grading and
construction operations comply with the erosion control
and sedimentation control ordinance. Make on-site
visits to construction sites during the construction
process to ensure proper measures for compliance;
check grade, soil barriers, tree protection fence,
impoundment structures, and other features. Verify that
the erosion control measures on the approved plan are
properly installed and function as designed. Inspect all
single family residences for Silt Fence and Residential
Construction Entrance (S-100) prior to footing
inspection.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
Stormwater Engineering
Technicians
6 Local program meetings Attend local program meetings to stay abreast of State
regulations and share information with other locally
delegated sediment & erosion programs in the region.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator
7 Town projects Observe Town Projects upon request to ensure
compliance with state approved erosion control plan.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator
8 Contractor Education Provide one training event each year. Document
training program for site operators providing numbers of
training events held and number of site operators
trained each year.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator
9 Coordination of NPDES permitted
sites
Provide contractors with NPDES permit requirements
with construction sites greater than 1 acre of
disturbance.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 7
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Stormwater Engineering
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10 Standard specifications for BMPs Revise / amend standard specifications for sediment
and erosion control BMPs as needed
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
Stormwater Program
Analyst
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 8
5. Post Construction Runoff Control Program BMP Summary Table
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1 Legal Authority Review /amend existing stormwater ordinances for new
development as needed to comply with Neuse Rules,
Jordan Lake Rules, Watershed Protection and Phase II
requirements
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
Stormwater Program
Analyst
2 Plan review Reviews site plans for all new development with
disturbed area greater than 12,000 square feet. All site
plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with Neuse
stormwater rules, Jordan Lake rules, watershed water
supply regulations, NPDES Phase II requirements and
small area plan stormwater requirements as applicable.
Review all water quality and quantity BMP designs to
ensure they are effective.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator
3 BMP documentation Ensure that BMP documentation requirements are
provided to contractors and owners during the
preconstruction meetings and are met prior to final
occupancy.
X X X X X Stormwater Engineering
Technicians
4 Inspection Program Inspect all construction sites greater than 12,000
square feet of disturbed area verify that the Stormwater
Control Measures (SCMs) for water quality and quantity
control on the approved plan are properly installed and
function as designed.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
Stormwater Engineering
Technicians
5 Database tracking system Track each project by spreadsheet. Data tracked
includes project area, nitrogen loading, buy down
payments in the Neuse Basin.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator
6 SCM Inspections Conduct annual inspection of Stormwater SCMs to
ensure proper operations & maintenance. Correspond
with responsible party to request corrective actions.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
Analyst
7 Local program meetings Attend local program meetings to stay abreast of State
regulations and share information with other locally
delegated stormwater programs in the region.
X X X X X Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
Stormwater Program
Analyst
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 9
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8 Town projects Inspect Town Projects upon request to ensure
compliance with stormwater regulations.
X X X X X Stormwater Program
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9 Standard specifications for SCMs Revise / amend standard specifications for stormwater
SCMs as needed
Stormwater Field
Services Administrator /
Stormwater Program
Analyst
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 10
6. Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention BMP Summary Table
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1 Environmental Audit Perform environmental audits at priority sites annually.
Prioritize recommendations as each audit is completed
and initiate recommendations in the fiscal year following
the audit, except where any extreme hazard or potential
human risk is identified. High hazards will be addressed
immediately upon identification. Report annually on
progress toward meeting recommendations. Objective
is to reduce pollutant loading from municipal sites.
X X X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
3 Train all PWUT Staff Educate all employees on clean water issues and on
workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program and
report on number of employees trained and subjects
covered.
X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
4 Train Stormwater Maintenance
Staff
Provide training to all employees who maintain the
drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit,
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the
drainage system. Report on number of employees
trained and subjects covered.
X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
5 Train Buildings & Grounds staff Provide training to all employees who manage and
apply chemicals to address safe storage, application
and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training
throughout the permit. Report on number of employees
trained and subjects covered.
X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
5 Inspect Vehicle Washing and
Fueling Operations
Annually inspect vehicle washing and fueling operations
to ensure that they are in good working order and that
they minimize exposure of stormwater to chemicals,
fuels, and other liquids. Document findings and actions
taken to address any problems identified. Report on
finding in annual permit report.
X X X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
6 Inspect materials storage areas Inspect material storage facilities and establish priorities
for addressing issues identified. Address corrective
activity within 24 months of inspection. Report on
number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in
each annual report.
X X X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
7 Inspect salt storage facility and
evaluate snow/ice management
program
Inspect salt storage facility and application equipment
annually to identify and eliminate exposure to
stormwater and/or ineffective / inappropriate
application. In year 3, evaluate current snow and ice
management program and ensure that effective
measures are in place to minimize contamination
X X X X X Director of Public Works /
Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 11
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Identify problems and address when found. Report
annually on inspections and resulting actions
8 Develop standard operating
procedures
Develop standard operating procedures for various
facilities and/or operations such as street sweeping
activities and parking lot (garage) maintenance
activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of
pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved.
Annually report on facilities and/or operations targeted
and results of activities.
X X X X X Director of Public Works /
Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
9 Evaluate solid waste collection
procedures
Evaluate solid waste collection practices (including leaf
pick up) to determine if procedures or equipment
adjustments need to be made to address potential for
pollution of stormwater. Focus on issues such as spills
in the street, hydraulic hose ruptures, customer storage
practices. Report on findings and any workplan that
develops as a result.
X X X X X Director of Public Works /
Manager of Solid Waste
and Recycling
10 Evaluate spill response Evaluate current spill response practices and determine
if adjustments are needed to reduce the risk of polluting
bodies of water (streams, ponds, lakes). Implement
recommended changes in Year 5 and report on findings
and strategies in annual reports.
X X X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
11 Evaluate oil recycling program Evaluate existing used oil recycling program. Report
annually on program, including amount recycled and
adjustments made as needed.
X X X
X X Fleet Division Manager
12 Maintain hazardous chemical
inventory
Maintain inventory of hazardous chemicals and other
potentially hazardous materials and ensure that limited
but sufficient quantity of items are on hand to minimize
risk of spill or contamination of stormwater. Conduct
research on alternative products to reduce risk of
surface water contamination. Document findings and
actions taken in annual report.
X X X X X Stormwater Facilities
Specialist
13 Evaluate sanitary sewer and water
supply maintenance programs
Evaluate sanitary sewer and water supply maintenance
activities to ensure that the greatest reduction of
pollutant loading to stormwater that can be achieved.
Revise procedures as needed to minimize pollutant
loading. Track cross connections found and eliminated.
X X X X Director of Public Works /
Operations Manager
14 Evaluate road construction and
maintenance practices
Evaluate road construction and maintenance activities
to ensure that the greatest reduction of pollutant loading
X X X X X Director of Public Works /
Stormwater Program
Analyst
APPENDIX B: BMPs and Measurable Goals
Town of Cary NPDES Phase II Permit Application 12
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to stormwater that can be achieved. Revise procedures
as needed to minimize pollutant loading.
15 Evaluate stormwater maintenance
programs
Develop a proactive inspections and maintenance
program for stormwater structures within the R/W.
X X X X X Director of Public Works /
Stormwater Facilities
Specialist