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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000399_APPLICATION_20120130STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET M54 PERMITS PERMIT NO. IU6S D OP-3 DOC TYPE ❑ FINAL PERMIT ❑ ANNUAL REPORT APPLICATION ❑ COMPLIANCE ❑ OTHER DOC DATE ❑� YYYYMMDD City of Jacksonville NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Caring comazwnufty 815 New Bridge Street Jacksonville, NC 28541 January 2012 State of North Carolina OFFIC USE ONLY Department of Environment & Natural Resources Date Rec`d • Division of Water Quality Fee Paid Permit Number NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM • • This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2N .0126. A complete application package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form. This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stormwater Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application submittals may be returned to the applicant. I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION a. Name of Public Entity City of Jacksonville Seeking Permit Coverage b. Ownership Status (federal, Local state or local c. Type of Public Entity (city, City town, county, prison, school, etc. d. Federal Standard Industrial SIC 91 Classification Code e. County(s) Onslow f. Jurisdictional Area (square 54.17 miles g. Population July 2010: 77,343 Permanent Source: NC Office of State Budget and Management Demographics Branch Seasonal (if available) N/A h. Ten-year Growth Rate 2.55% I. Located on Indian Lands? ❑ Yes ®_No II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION a. Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles 21 b. River Basin(s) White Oak c. Number of Primary Receiving Streams 17 d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities: • Residential 37.7 • Commercial 19.1 • Industrial 0.2 • Open Space 31.7 Total = 88.7 e. Are there significant water quality issues listed in the attached application report? ❑ Yes ® No Page 1 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy ® Yes ❑ No b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program ❑ Yes ® No c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program ® Yes ❑ No d. CAMA Land Use Plan ® Yes ❑ No IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting) a. Do you intend to co -permit with El Yes ®No a permitted Phase I entity? b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity: • Name of Phase I MS4 • NPDES Permit Number c. Do you intend to co -permit Yes ®No with another Phase II entity? d. If so, provide the name(s) of the entity: e. Have legal agreements been finalized between the co- ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A ermittees? V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS (If more than one, attach additional sheets) a. Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of our permit obligations? ❑ Yes ® No b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing • Name of Entity • Element they will implement • Contact Person • Contact Address • Contact Telephone Number c. Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? [I Yes ❑ No ®N/A VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action through board action. a. Name of person to which permit authority has been delegated b. Title/position of person above c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided in the attached application report. Page 2 SWU-264-103102 0 • • NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application 0 VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL.'$ STATEMENT • • Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above may sign the official statement below. I 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 infonnation, 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. �7 Signature �Richar&_W(6o�diruff Name Title City Manager Street Address 815 New Bridge St. PO Box 128 City Jacksonville State NC Zip 28541 Telephone (910) 938-5220 Fax (910)938-5036 E-Mail rwoodruff(7ciWksonvillg,nr.u5 VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. a. Name of Contact Person Pat Donovan -Potts b. Title stormwater Manager c. Street Address 815 New Bridge St. d. PO Box 128 e. City Jacksonville f. State NC g. zip 28541 h. Telephone Number (910) 938-6446 L Fax Number (919) 575-3034 j. E-Mail Address pdonovan-potts@ci iacksonville.nc.us Page 3 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS 0 List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets. a. RCRA Hazardous Waste N/A Management Program N/A b. UIC program under SDWA c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge Land Treatment Facility — NPDES General Permit Permit Number No. NCGI10152 d. Prevention of Significant N/A Deterioration (PSD) Program N/A e. Non Attainment Program f. National Emission Standards for N/A Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS) reconstruction approval g. Ocean dumping permits under the N/A Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act h. Dredge or fill permits under N/A section 404 of CWA X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT 10 Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with page numbers for each entry. TABLE OF CONTENTS STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION 1.1. Population Served 1.2. Growth Rate 1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas 1.4. MS4 Conveyance System 1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates 1.6. Estimate Methodology 1.7. TMDL Identification 2. RECEIVING STREAMS 3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 3.1. Local Programs 3.2. State programs Page 4 SWU-264-103102 • NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application • 4. PERMITTING INFORMATION 4.1. Responsible Party Contact List 4.2. Organizational Chart 4.3. Signing Official 4.4. Duly Authorized Representative • • 5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable) 5.1. Co-Permittees 5.2. Legal Agreements 5.3. Responsible Parties 6. Reliance on Other Government Entity 6.1. Name of Entity 6.2. Measure Implemented 6.3. Contact Information 6.4. Legal Agreements 7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts 7.2. Public Involvement and Participation 7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control 7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment 7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Page 5 SWU-264-103102 • n u City of Jacksonville Fourth Annual Report on NPDES Phase 11 Permit, NPDES Permit Number NCS000399 81 Cmrs-e LILL-1? by �VEUNE V�MCA15 �E�N 815 New Bridge Street Jacksonville, NC 28541 May 2011 • Executive Summary In preparation for writing the City of'Jacksonville's fourth Annual NPDES Report, the City's permit was reviewed by staff so as to ensure an understanding of relevant compliance requirements. Interviews were then conducted by the City's Stormwater Manager of staff members involved in stormwater management. City -maintained databases relative to permit compliance were also examined. Thereafter, findings from interviews and review of databases were used to assess whether the City is meeting the terms and performing the activities required by the permit. This assessment has shown that the City of Jacksonville is successfully implementing the City's Stormwater Plan as described by the City's NPDLS Permit Number NCS000399 and is in compliance with all of the first, second, third and fourth -year terms of its Phase I I permit. The permit details 41 total BMPs for the City to complete by 2012 and as of March 20111 the City has completed all 41 BMP requirements. One BMP completed during the second year involved the adoption of a Stormwater Ordinance that codified the City's post -construction stormwater management program. This ordinance which became effective on February 28, 2009, established the City as the permitting authority for new stormwater permits. Since March of 2009, 206 plans have been reviewed and 29 stormwater permits have been issued. The Stormwater Administrative Manual has been modified throughout the year to provide updated forms, checklist and other information to serve as a guide to those seeking stormwater permits. The manual includes flowcharts, fee schedule, stormwater permit application, operation and maintenance agreements for homeowner associations and non - associations, a stormwater standards checklist, worksheets for BMP's, annual maintenance recommendation, and inspection sheets. The City has also performed a number of water quality improvement measures over the past year that will contribute to the health of area waters. City staff undertook restoration projects that included the harvesting of approximately 33 million SAV seeds. The seed was propagated and planted in Wilson Bay. Five hundred thousand oysters were added to Wilson Bay bringing the total added over the past 10 years to 6.1 million. At this time, the City does not propose any changes to the Stormwater Plan or the BMPs stipulated by the City's permit. 9 0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...............................................................................................3 1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION..........................................................10 z.iPopulation Served.............................................................................................................................10 1.2Growth Rate...................................................................................................................................... 10 i.3Jurisdictional and M54 Service Areas...................................................................................................10 1.4MS4 Conveyance System...................................................................................................................10 s.5Land Use Composition Estimates........................................................................................................ 10 1.61-and Use Estimate Methodology........................................................................................................10 1.7TMDL Identification......................................................................................................................... 100 2 RECEIVING STREAMS ..............................................................................1i1 3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS ..........................................................3.33 i3.2Local Programs................................................................................................................................ 134 3.2State Programs............................................................................................................................... 134 4 PERMITTING INFORMATION ....................................................................155 4.1Responsible Party Contact List......................................................................................................... 156 4.20rganizational Chart........................................................................................................................ 190 4.3Signing Official............................................................................................................... Igo 5 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION...................................................................22 6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS ..............................................................................223 7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN 10....................................255 7.1Public Education and Outreach..........................................................................................................255 5 7.1.i 7.1.2 BMP Summary Table........................................................................................................................256 Target Audiences........................................................................................................................... 2727 7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources....................................................................................................................27 7.1.4 Year 1,2 & 3 Outreach Program......................................................................................................... 29 Ta-5 Year 2 Development and Distribution of Public Educational Materials ............................................. 30 7.1.6 Year Media Campaign................................................................................................................... 30 7.1.7 Year1 Stormwater Hotline............................................................................................................... 31 7.1.8 Year Establish a Public Education and Outreach Program............................................................. 31 7.1.8 Year 2 Establish a Public Education and Outreach Program............................................................ 33 7.1.8 Year 3 Establish a Public Education and Outreach Program............................................................ 35 7.1.9 Decision Process................................................................................................................................36 7.1.10 Evaluation.......................................................................................................................................... 37 7.2Public Involvement and Participation..................................................................................................38 7.2.1 BMP Summary Table..........................................................................................................................38 7.2.2 Target Audience.................................................................................................................................39 7.2.3 Participation Program........................................................................................................................39 7.2.3.1 Years Citizen Representatives on a Stormwater Management Panel........ ........... --- ..................... 39 7.2.3.2 Year 2 Citizen Representatives on a Stormwater Management Panel........ ................. ..................... 39 7-2.3.3 Year 2 Public Hearings..................................................................................................................420 7.2.3.4 Working with Citizen Volunteers....................................................................................................420 7-2-3.5 Year Volunteer Monitoring..........................................................................................................431 7.2.3.E Year;? Establish Stormwater Hotline.............................................................................................431 7.2.3.7 Decision Process..............................................................................................................................441 7.2.3.8 Evaluation....................................................................................................................................... 442 7.3Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination........................................................................................ 453 7.3.1 BMP Summary Table........................................................................................................................453 7.3.2 Years Storm Sewer System Map....................................................................................................... 44 7.3.3 Year2 Storm Sewer System Map.. ............................................ ........................................................ 44 7.3.4 Year 3 Storm Sewer System Map..... ....... ...................................................... ............................... 44 7.3.5 Regulatory Mechanism...................................................................................................................... 44 7.3.6 Enforcement............................................................................. ........................................................ 44 7.3.7 Detection and Elimination..................................................................................................................45 7.3.7.1 ProceduresforLocating Priority Areas ...........................................................................................447 7.3.7.2 Procedures for Tracing the Source................................................................................................. 447 7.3.7-3 Procedures forRemoving the Source..............................................................................................447 7.3.7.4 ProceduresforiDDEEva luation....................................................................................................448 7.3.8 Outreach......................................................................................................................................... 448 7.3.8.1 Employee Training... ................................................................................................................... 448 7.3.8.2 Public Education for IDDE............................................................................................................. 46 7.3.8.3 Establish a Public Reporting Mechanism........................................................................................ 46 7.3.9 Decision Process............................................................................................... ...... 46 7.3.10 Evaluation........................................................................................................................................ 46 7.4Construction Site Runoff Controls....................................................................................................... 47 7.4.1 BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................................................47 7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism...................................................................................................................... 48 7.4.3 Plan Reviews............................................................................................. ............... 48 7.4.4 Enforcement..................................................................................................................................... 48 7.4.5 Inspections. ...... .................................................. ....................................... ....... ........................ 49 7.4.6 Public Education and Public Information........................................................................................... 49 7.4.7 Decision Process............................................................................................................................... 49 0 7.4.8 Evaluation......................................................................................................................................... 49 7.5 Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls............................................................................................... 51 7.5.1 BMP Summary Table..........................................................................................................................51 7-5-2 Regulatory Mechanism..................................................................................................................... 53 7.5.3 Plan Review.........................................................................................................................53 7.5.4 Enforcement.... ................................................................................................................................. 53 7-5.5 Inspections........................................................................................................................................54 7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance Plan.......................................................................................................54 7.5.7 Setbacks for Built Upon Areas...........................................................................................................54 7.5.8 Decision Process...............................................................................................................................55 7.5.9 Evaluation.........................................................................................................................................55 7.6Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ............................................... 56 7.6.1 BMP Summary Table..........................................................................................................................56 7.6.2 Affected Operations...........................................................................................................................58 7.6.3 Trainin9..............................................................................................................................................58 7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections.............................................................................................................58 7.6.5 Vehicular Operations..........................................................................................................................59 7.6.6 Waste Disposal...................................................................................................................................59 7.6.7 Annual Review of Industrial Activities.................................................................................................59 7.6.8 Flood Management Projects............................................................................................................. 6o 7.6.9 Existing Ordinances........................................................................................................................... 6o 7.6.10 Decision Process............................................................................................................................... 6o 7.6.11 Evaluation.................................................................................................................................... 6o 8 THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES ................................................. 6463. 8.1.1 BMP Summary Table..........................................................................................................................61 8.1.2 Public Education Program..................................................................................................................63 8.1.3 Construction Sites and their importance onSturgeon.........................................................................63 8.1.4 Decision Process............................................................................................................................63 8.1.5 Evaluation..........................................................................................................................................63 9 FISCAL INFORMATION...............................................................................64......64 g.iPermit Term Year-1 Annual Expenditures............................................................................................64 9.2 Permit Term Year - 2 Annual Expenditures....................................................................................... 65 9.3 Permit Term Year -3 Annual Expenditures....................................................................................... 65 9.4Assessment of Continued Financial Support........................................................................................68 10 APPENDICES................................................................................ ................ 68 0 Appendix A: Handout from Stormwater Advisory Committee Meeting i...................................................68 7 Appendix B: Summary of Stormwater Advisory Committee Meetings 1-4.................................................. 71 Appendix C: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Form................................................................... 87 Appendix D: Example Notice of Violation from IDDE Inspection................................................................88 AppendixE: City Drainage Policy............................................................................................................. 91 Appendix F: Chapter 22 of the City of Jacksonville Code of Ordinances: Soil Erosion and Sedimentation ..... 92 Appendix G: Erosion Control Plan Checklist............................................................................................ 107 Appendix H: City Calendar Pages on Stormwater................................................................................... so8 Appendix I: Example Stormwater Insert ................................................................................................. 110 Appendix J: Educational Brochures Distributed to Construction Site Operators.........................................112 Appendix K: Copy of City of Jacksonville Stormwater Ordinance.............................................................118 Appendix L: Copy of City of Jacksonville Stormwater Administrative Manual...........................................149 AppendixM: Copy of SPCCP plan..........................................................................................................221 Appendix N: Example of Newspaper article..........................................................................................277 Appendix O: Examples of Educational Material on Sturgeon...................................................................280 AppendixP: Media Campaign...............................................................................................................290 s E 0 • 0 This page intentionally left blank. r 3. Storm Sewer System`Infor-mation_ 1.9Population Served The City of Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. According to the N.C. State Demographics unit, 82,873 people lived in the City as of July 2008. yf✓,y 1.2 Growth Rate Based on the United States Census for the years 1990 and 2000, the City's population increased by approximately 20.4 percent since 2000. According the N.C. State Demographics unit, the Population increased from 66,715 in 2000 to 74,433 in 2006, for a growth rate of 2.55 percent per year. As Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune expects an additional 8,000 Marines and civilian workers from 2008-2010, the City of Jacksonville can expect continued -growth and development as workers move into the area. It is anticipated that the total population increase in the area will be about 25,000 in the,next three years, allowing for the family members of new workers. 1.3 Land Use Composition Estimates -f Approximately 32.5 percent of land in Jacksonville is single-family residential and 5.2 percent of land is multi -family residential, for a total of 37.7 percent residential land use. An estimated 19.1 percent of land use is commercial, 0.2 percent is industrial, 11.3 percent is institutional. and 31.7 percent is vacant. This estimate is based on the 1996 CAMA Land Use Plan. These estimates exclude the approximately 2,800 acres within Jacksonville that constitute Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, as the Base is, of under the jurisdiction of the City. 1.4 Jurisdictional and M54+Service Areas According to the U.S. Census, the City covers 54.17 square miles. The City's storm sewer service area covers 21 square Miles. The City is located in the White Oak River Basin, 1.5 MS4 Conveyance System It is the policy of the City of Jacksonville to ensure those City -maintained streets and the associated ditches and streams are maintained to the extent practical so as to mitigate the potential for flooding. The City uses preventative maintenance measures to extend the life cycle of roads. City staff performs a variety of operations necessary to remove obstructions from ditches or creeks that would otherwise block the flow of stormwater coming from City - maintained; streets. Maintenance of ditches is performed according to a monthly schedule established by staff. Staff also performs ditch maintenance as complaints are received. Staff sweep' all City -maintained streets once each month (approximately 142.8 miles) and sweeps certain State -maintained roads once a month (approximately 32 miles). 1.6 TMDL Identification There are no identified TMDLs on a body of water or receiving stream to which the City's MS4 discharges. 0 a • i � z Receiving Streams Receiving streams for the MS4 jurisdictional area are listed in Table 1 below. All receiving streams in the jurisdiction are part of the White Oak River Basin. DWQ sub basin number 03-05-02. Table 1. Receiving Streams In Jacksonville MS4 Area Receiving Stream Name Stream Description Stream Segment Water Quality Classification Aquatic Life Use Support Rating Recreation Use Support Rating Fish Consumption Use Support Rating Shellfish Harvesting Use Support Water Supply Use Support Rating Water Quality Issues Blue Creek From Source to New River 19-8 SC;NSW NR PS Blue Creek From source to New River 19-8 SC;NSW NR PS Brinson Creek From sourceto New River 19-17 5C;N5W NR PS 3o3(d)List Burnt House Branch From source to Chainey Creek 19-10-7 SC;NSW NR PS Chainey Creek From source to New River 19-10 SC;NSW NR PS Deep Gully Creek (Elizabeth Lake) From source to Mill Creek 19-9-1 SC;NSW NR PS Little Creek From source to New River 1g-8.5 SC;NSW NR PS Mill Creek From source to New River 19-9 SC;NSW NR PS NEW RIVER From source to Blue Creek 19-(1) C;NSW FS PS NEW RIVER From Blue CreektoU.S.Hwy. 17bridge 19471 SB;NSW FS FS PS NEW RIVER From U. S.Hwy.17 bridge to Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Trestle x -(10.) SB;HQW,NSW FS FS P5 NEW RIVER From Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Trestle to Mumford Point 19-(11) SC;HQW,NSW FS PS Northeast Creek From source to N. C. Hwy, 74 19-16-(0.) SC;NSW NR P5 3o3(d) List Northeast Creek From N. C. Hwy.70o downstream side of mouth of Scales Creek 19-16-(3.) SC;HQW,NSW NR PS Sandy Run Branch From Source to Chainey Creek ig-zo-i SC;NSW NR PS Scales Creek From Source to Northeast Creek 19-16-4 SC;HQW,NSW NR PS Socoe Creek From Source to Mill Creek 19-9-2 SC;NSW NR PS 11 40 3 Existing Water Quality Programs 3.9Local Programs Local water quality programs within the MS4 include: • Erosion and Sediment Control —The City has implemented a program requiring erosion and sediment controls at construction sites. This program is described in greater detail in section 7.4. • NI'DES Phase II • NSW • I -I Q W • QRW • Sc • S13 3.2 State Programs Existing water quality programs implemented by the State within the MS4 service area are: • CAMA • State Stormwater Management Program • • 13 0 0 0 4 Permitting Information 4.9Responsible Party Contact List Table 2. Responsible Party Contact List Pee aniontion BMP Measurable Goals Responsible Position Phone Number Email Fax Party a) Identity target pollutants and target Identify the target pollutant and target pollutant sources the Pat Donovan- 5tormwater Manager pdonovan-potts(�i.iaeksonville. nC.US B pollutant sources permittee's public education program is designed to address Potts (910) 938-6446 (910) 938-6447 and why they are an issue. B b) Identify large[ audiences Identify the target audiences likely to have significant stormwater Impacts and why they were selected. Glenn Hargett Director of Community Affairs (910) 938 5368 ghargeStl�ci_iack5onvilie.nc.us (910) 938-0053 B c) Informational Web Site Promote and maintain Internet web site. (•fern Hargett Director of Community Affairs (910) 938-5368 ghargettOci.'ack onville.nc.0 (910) 938-0053 (J) Develop and distribute pudic Develop general stormwater educational material to B education materials to identified user appropriate target groups as likely to have a significant Glenn Hargett Director of (910) 938-5368 ghargett(@cijack5onville.ne.us (910) 938-0053 groups. For example, schools, stamvrater Impact. Community Affairs B e) Media Campaign Document campaign reach and frequency to public for each Glenn Hargett Director of (910) 938 5368 ghargett(cDci.iacksonville. nC.uS (910) 938 0053 broadcast media like radio and TV. CommunityAffairs B Q Establish Hotline/Help line i Maintain a stormwater hotline. PPattDonovan Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 on van- ottS-.-acksonville (910) 938-6447 us The permittee's outreach program must Include at leas[ two of the following: • Newspaper articles, press releases, and/or inserts • Kiosks and signage • Targeted direct mail • Displays at the point-Gf-purchase • Utility bill Inserts The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, must include at leas[ two of the following: g) Establish a Public Education and • Public meetings B Outreach Program and implement within • • Contest Community evenly Glenn Hargett Director of Community Affairs (910) 938-5368 ghargci>ci jagnville.nc.u5 (910) 938-0053 42 month5 of the permit issue date. , Storm drain marking • Stream and Litter cleanups • Group presentation and/or speeches The permlttee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, must include at least three of the following: • News coverage • Workshops and dassroom outreach • Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items • Brochures, displays, signs, welcome packets, and pamphlets • Local cable access i Revision. 2"j Annual Report- Change in Responsible Party to Stormwater Manager 15 Table 2. Responsible Party Contact List. C a) Administer a Public Involvement Develop and implement a Public Involvement and Pat Donovan- Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 odonovan-ooMf&ci.iacksonville.nc US (910) 938-6447 Program Participation program, as outlined in (b) through (e) below. Potts ` Allow Uie public an opportunity to Conduct at least one public meeting in year 2 to allow the C review and comment on the Stormwater public an opportunity to review and comment on the Pat Donovan- Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 pdonovan-potts(6ci jacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-6447 Plan Stormwater Plan. Potts , c) Organize a volunteer community Organize and imptement a volunteer stormwater reT5ted Director of C involvement program program, locally or through a cooperative agreement, to Glenn Hargett Community Affairs (910) 938-5368 ghargett(ad.iacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-0053 promote ongoing dozen participation. d) Establish a mechanism for public Established mechanism for public involvement, for example, a C involvement citizens' or stakeholders' group(s) that provide input on Pat Donovan- Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 odonovan-oottsC�ci.tacksonville.nc.us (910) 93B-6447 stormwater issues and the stormwater program. Potts 1 Pat n- C e) Establish Hotline/Help line Maintain a stormwater hotline. Potts Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 pdgapyan-ooMftcf.yacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-6447 a) Develop /Implement Illicit Discharge Develop and implement an Illicit Discharge Detection and D Detection and Elimination Program Elimination Program including provisions for program Greg Meshaw Senior Gvil Engineer (910) 938-6522 ameshaw(&dAacksonville.nc.u5 (910) 938-5278 assessment and evaluation. b) Establish and maintain appropriate Establish and maintain adequate ordinances or other legal D legal authorities authorities to prohibit illicit discharges and enforce the IDDE John Carter City Attorney (910) 938-5220 dcartereci.lacksonville.nc.us (910) 455-6765 program. D c) Develop a Storm Sewer System Base Map identifying mayor outfalls and stormwater drainage Pat Donovan- (910) 938-6446 odonovan-ootts0ciJacksomriile.nc.us (910) 938-6447 Map and Inventory of Mayor Outfall system components. Potts Stormwater Manager — d) Inspection /detection program Establish written procedures for detecting and tracing the Pat Donovan - D detect dry weather flows at M54 outfalls t sources of Illicit discharges and for removingthe sources or � Potts Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 twill n (910) 938-6447 reporting the sources to the State to be properly permitted. D e) Employee training Conduct training for appropriate municipal staff on detecting Pat Donovan- Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 odonovan-ootts�aci.iacksonville.DC U; (910) 938-6441 and reporting illicit discharges. Potts n orm public emp ogees, usinesses, and the general public Director of D f) Provide public education of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper Glenn Hargett Community Affairs (910) 938-5368 aharoett(dci.iacksonvdlle.nc.us (910) 938-0053 di I of waste. g) Establish a public reporting a W doze repo ng mechanism or a pu K o D mechanism report Illicit discharges. Establish citizen request response Pat Donovan- Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 odonovan-ootts(&ci.iacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-6447 rocedures. Potts , s i pros ores i en i an repo ai sep c h) Established procedures to identify and systems located within lacksonville's planning district to the D eliminate failed septic system and Onslow, County Heath Department. Establish procedures to Pat Donovan- Stormwater Manager (910) 938-6446 twill (910) 938-6447 sanitary sewer overflows Identify and report sanitary sewer overflows and sewer leaks Potts , to the system operator, a) Erosion and Sediment Control Implemented program requiring erosion and sediment Construction E Program controls at constructionsites and regulatory mechanism Tom Anderson Specialist (910) 938-5262 tandersonk�d.iacksonvilte.nus (910) 938 5278 providing For sanctions to ensure compliance. b) Develop requirements for Require construction site operators to implement erosion and Construction E construction site operators sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes Tam Anderson Specialist (910) 938-5262 tnderson(aci.iacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-5278 that may cause adverse water quality Impacts. E c) Educational and training matenads for Provide educational materials or a class for construction site Tom Anderson Construction (g10) 938-5262 tandersonCdci.iacksonville.ncus {910) 938-5278 construction site operators operators, emphasizing sturgeon habitats and spawning sites. Specialist E d) Plan reviews Construction site plan reviews with established procedures Tom Anderson Construction (910) 938-5262 tanderson�d.iacksomille.nc.us {910) 938-5278 that incorporate water quality considerations in the reviews. Specialist 0 Table 2 Responsible Party Contact List EsWblished procedures for receipt and ERWeration of erosion and sedimentation information submitted by the E e) Public Information public. Publicized procedures and contact information. The Tom Anderson Spec[niction Specialist Salist (910) 938-5262 tandersonC�ci.iacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-5278 Procedures must lead to a site inspection or other follow-upAction f) Inspection and enforcement Established procedures for site inspection and enforcement of [onstnxtion E control measure requirements. The procedures should Tom Anderson Specialist (910) 938-5262 tanderson(ddJacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-5278 pFoc�u include prioritizing areas of inspections based on local criteria. a) Establish a Post -Construction a) Esta lashter Develop and adopt try ordinance a program to address F stormwater runoff from new development and John Carter City Attorney (910) 938-5220 icarterCci.iacksonville.nc.us_ (910) 455.6765 Management Program n Develop strategies that include a combination of structural b) Establish strategies which include and/or non-structural BMPS. Provide a mechanism to require F BMPs appropriate for the MS4 "_t" operation and maintenance of structural BMPs. Greg Meshaw Senior Civil Engineer (910) 938-6522 omeshaw0d.iix k vill .nc.us (910) 938-5278 Require annual inspection reports of permitted structural 6MPs performed try a qualified professional. c) Establish nutrient sensitive waters c) Est nutrient �'�' adopt, and implement an ordinance to ensure that F the best management practice reduce nutrient loading to tfhe John Carter City Attorney (910) 938-5220 jrarter{ud.Iacksonytne.nc.u5 (910) 455-6765 protection measures ma)dmuln extent practicable. Establish a program UiZer the Post- Coordinate with the Onslow County Health Department to F Construction minimum measure to control known sources of fecal coliform to the maximum Pat Donovan- (910) 93$ 6446 pdonovan-p4ttsCmci, ayksonville-nc.us (910) 938-6447 control the sources of fecal coliform to the MFP extent practicable. Potts Stormwater Manager e) City Code, Permitting Regulations, Ensure development activities will maintain the project Construction F Easement, and/or Deed Restrictions and consistent with approved plans. Tom Anderson Specialist (910) 938-5262 tanderson{�d.iacksonv tle.nc.us {910) 938-5278 Protective Covenants Implement or require an operation and maintenance plan that ensures the adequate long-term operation of the structural F f) Opeaatlon and Maintenance Plan BMPs required by the program. The plan may require the Greg Meshaw Senior Civil Engineer (910) 938-6522 omeshaw(Elid.tacksonville.nc.us (910) 938-5278 owner of each structural BMP to submit a maintenance inspection report on each BMP annually to the local program. Require i t-upon areas to be ted at least 30 feet F g} Setbacks far Built -upon Areas landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters John Carter ty Attorney City (910) 935220 itarter(dd.' nv'lle.nc.us (910) 455 6765 except as provided for In Jacksonville's approved Post an opera a marntenance program fors ra a) Develop an operation and stonnwater BMPs, storm sewer system maintenance which G maintenance program may include street sweepi and municipal operations which Pat Donovan- Stormwater Manager {910) 938-644G onovan- tts vill (910) 455-6447 may indude recycling and household hazardous waste and oil Potts r Develop and implement a Site Pollution Prevention Plan for G b) Develop Site Pollution Prevention Plan Municipal Facilities with the potential for generating polluted Po (930) 938-644fi onovan-'ll (430) 455-6447 for Municipal Facilities stormwater runoff with the ultimate goal of preventing or Pods, Stormwater Manager reducing pollutant runoff. Maintain an inventory of facilities and operations awned and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating c) Inspection and evaluation of facilities, polluted stormwater runoff. Conduct inspections at facilities G operations, and the MS4 system and and operations owned by the permittee for potential sources Johnny Stlltner Streets Maintenance (910) 938-5333 isliltnerAd.tac; ville.nc.us (910) 455-6765 of polluted runoff, the stwmwater controls, and com+eyance Superintendent associate stnxtural BMPs systems. Evaluate the sources, document deficiencies, plan corrective actions, implement appropriate controls, and document the accomplishment of correction actions, 17 Table 2. Responsible Party Contact List G d) Conduct staff training Conduct staff training specific to pollution prevention and Johnny Stiltner Streets Maintenance (910) 938-5333 isbItnerffci, acksonville,nc_us (910) 455-6765 goad housekeeping procedures. Superintendent Conduct an annual review of the industrial activities with a e) Review of municipality owned or Phase I NPDES permit owned and operated by Jacksonville. Infrastructure & G operated reg regulated Industrial activities Review the SPPP, the timeliness of any monitoring reports, Wally Hansen Capital Projects (910) 938-5249 whan5 en@ci.lacks4nville,nc.u5 (910) 938-5278 required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections Manager and subsequent follow-up actions at the facilities. G f) Spill Response Procedures Document spill response procedures for municipal operations Johnny Stiltner Streets Maintenance (910) 938-5333 istiltner(citiciJacksonville.nc.us (910) 455-6765 that are already in place. Superintendent Describe measures that prevent or minimize contamination of the stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment cleaning. Perform all cleaning operations indoors, cover the cleaning operations ensure washwater drain to the sanitary sewer system, collect stormwater runoff from the cleaning area and providing treatment or recycling, or other equivalent measures. If sanitary sewer is not available to the q) Prevent or Minimize Contamination of facility and cleaning operations take place outdoors, the Streets Maintenance G Stormwater Runoff from all areas used cleaning operations shall take place on grassed or graveled Johnny Stiltner Superintendent (910) 938 5333 acksonville.nc.us (910) 455-6765 for Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning areas to prevent point source discharges of the washwater into the storm drains or surface waters. where cleaning operations cannot be performed as described above and when operations are performed in the vicinity of a storm drainage collection system, the drain is to be covered with a portable drain cover during dean activities. Any excess ponded water shall be removed and property handled prior to removing the drain cover. Formulate a public education program that generates public interest in sturgeon and sturgeon recovery by contacting media outlets, suggesting feature stories, and using existing forums for educating the public (e.g., public aquaria, FWS, Partners for wildlife Program, private foundations). Articles, Formulate a public education program posters, and pamphlets should be published to increase public H that generates public interest in knowledge of shortnose sturgeon and their unique and Glenn Hargett Director of (910) 936-5368 ha tt ville.nc.us (910) 938-0053 sturgeon and sturgeon recovery complex life history. This information may include Identifiable Community Affairs features of the species, listing status, range, susceptibility to incidental captures, and a number or address to report sightings or raptures. The permittee shall offer to work with schools to develop and evaluate educational materials and curricula that introduce students to sturgeons, the rivWestuarine environment, and the ESA. 0 08 0 0 0 4.2 Organizational Chart The diagram on the following page shows the organization within the City of Jacksonville. Individuals on the responsible party contact list are highlighted in red text. 4.3 Signing Official This document is signed by Ronald Massey, Interim City Manager for the City of Jacksonville. Mr. Massey was chosen because he is the principal executive Citizens of Jacksonville City �Council ,. John Carter. City Manager City Attorney City Public � CI`erk Services. Communications & Community. Affairs Glenn Hargett, Director Engineering Elections Greg Meshaw Senior Civil Engineer Stormwater / Water Quality Finance Pat Donovan -Potts Solid Waste Stormwater Manager' ;.Video Media?lo Services Human General Resources Maintenance Tom Anderson Construction Specialist. Public Safety Information: Technology' Environmental Wally- Hansen _:....... _ _ .. Services.- Protection p� Infrastructure;&;Ca ital Community mot;. Projects Manager Develo°pment ? Water Planning & Operations Development Streets Services, Johnny Stiltner Cultural & Streets Maintenance Recreational, . Sewer Superintendent Operations 'Revision, 2"d Annual Report: Change Title from Water Quality Coordinator to Stormwater Manager City Hall 20 Main nce 0 • • 21 5 Co -Permitting Information The City is not Co -permitting with any other entity. The City is solely responsible for the development and implementation of its Phase I1 stormwater program within its jurisdictional area. 22 • • 6 Reliance on Other Government Entity to Satisfy One or More Permit Obligations "f he City is not relying on any other government entity for satisfying any of its permit obligations. 0 A 23 0 7 Stormwater Management Program Plan 7.1 Public Education and Outreach The City has completed the permit requirements related to Public Education and Outreach. The City keeps documentation, including photographs, of all of its public education and outreach activities. 7.1.3. BMP SummaryTable Table 3 below shows the BMPs that are required for Public Education and Outreach as part of the City's NPDES permit. Those BMPs that have been completed are marked in the third column. Table:3. BMPsfor, P.ublic Education: arid'Outreach;. Measuiratle''Goals -Completed Yr Yr Yr Yr ,.Yr Responsible - i z 4 5 Pa a) Identify target pollutants Identify the target pollutant and target pollutant sources the Yes X Pat and target pollutant sources permittee's public education program is designed to address Donovan - and why they are an issue. Potts b) Identify target audiences Identify the target audiences likely to have significant Yes X Glenn stormwater impacts and why they were selected. c) Informational Web Site Promote and maintain Internet web site. Examples include, Yes X -Hargett Glenn but are not limited, to: Post newsletter articles on Hargett stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater mans ement program staff. d) Develop and distribute Develop general stormwater educational material to Yes' X Glenn public education materials appropriate target groups as likely to have a significant Hargett to identified user groups. stormwater impact. Instead of developing its own materials, For example, schools, the permittee may rely on state -supplied Public Education homeowners, and/or and Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its businesses. own program. e) Media Campaign Document campaign reach and frequency to public for each YeS2 X Glenn broadcast media like radio and TV, (including those elements Hargett implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement), f) Establish Hotline/Help line Maintain a stormwater hotline/helpline. Yes X Pat Donovan - Potts 25 Table wA BMPsfor,PulilicjEducation',andro'utreach r= BUMP, �tiAeasura6fe Goals ,Completed rYr. ��YrYr } 5�;� 'Yr Resp silile g) Establish a Public The permittee's outreach program, including those elements Yes X X X X X Glenn Education and Outreach implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, Hargett & Program and implement must include at least two of the following: Pat within 12 months of the • Newspaper articles, press releases, and/or inserts Yes Donovan - permit issue date. . Calendar Potts • Targeted direct mail Yes • Displays at the point -of -purchase • Utility bill inserts Yes The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, must include at least two of the following: • Public meetings Yes • Community events Yes • Contest Yes • Storm drain marking Yes • Stream and Litter cleanups Yes • Group presentation and/or speeches Yes The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, must include at least three of the following: • News coverage • workshops and classroom outreach Yes • Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty Yes items • Brochures, displays, signs, welcome packets, and Yes pamphlets • Local cable access Yes • Newsletters For each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, measure and record the extent of exposure. 1Revision, 2°d Annual Report; 2 Revisions, 3rd Annual Report: Change in Status from No to Yes 26 0 • 7.1.2 Year One -Target Audiences L I The first two BMPs under Public Education and Outreach on the City's permit direct the City to identify the target pollutant and target pollutant sources for the public education program and identify the target audiences likely to have significant stormwater impacts. The City has identified all of these. The target audiences for the target pollutant sediment are construction site operators, construction workers, and the general public, including youth. Construction site operators and construction workers have opportunities to alter practices on their sites that may lead to the release of sediments. The general public may notice releases of sediment and notify the City by calling the erosion and sediment control hotline. Providing education to the public at large, and young people specifically, on the endangered species native to their community may increase awareness of the need to protect habitats by preventing sediment contamination. The target audience for nutrients is the general public. Education on the effects of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides will be used to encourage homeowners and property managers to use these products according to package instructions and limit their use. Tile public will also be encouraged to limit energy consumption and vehicle use and taught the benefits of servicing and maintaining their on -site wastewater systems. One of the target audiences for fecal coliforms is the owners of on -site wastewater systems. In addition, to encourage the collection of pet waste for proper disposal, pet owners will be targeted. Finally, the general public will be targeted to increase awareness of the impact of fecal coliforms on the environment and simple measures homeowners can take to reduce that impact. 7.1.3 Year One- Target Pollutant Sources Target pollutants for the stormwater public education program are: • Sediment • Nutrients • Fecal Coliforms These target pollutants and the sources of these pollutants are described in greater detail below. Sediment Sediment is the number one water pollutant, by volume, in North Carolina. Sediment degrades the quality of water for drinking, wildlife, plants, and land by, among other effects, carrying attached pollutants into receiving waters, increasing the turbidity of waters, affecting the habitats of aquatic life, and disrupting the natural hydrology of landscapes. In the City of'Jacksonville, sediment stemming from failure to control erosion and sediment is one of the most significant pollutants. Of particular concern in Jacksonville, fine sediment and turbidity can negatively impact the habitat and spawning sites of the shortnose sturgeon, an endangered species native to coastal waters including the White Oak River Basin. 27 Sediment released from construction sites has a particularly high concentration of pollutants. As Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune expects an additional 8,000 Marines and civilian workers in 40 the next three years, the City of Jacksonville can expect continued growth and development as workers move into the area. It is anticipated that the total population increase in the area will be about 25,000 in the next three years allowing for the family members of new workers. With this increase in development, sediment leaving construction sites has the potential to increase as well. This potential, it' realized, will likely pose a problem for water quality in the City. With this in mind, the target audiences for sediment are construction site operators, construction workers, and the general public, including youth. Construction site operators and construction workers have opportunities to alter practices on their sites that may lead to the release of sediments. The general public may notice releases of sediment and notify the City by calling the erosion and sediment control hotline. Providing education to the public at large, and young people specifically, on the endangered species native to their community may increase awareness of the need to protect habitats by preventing sediment contamination. Nutrients The New River is nutrient sensitive and nitrogen heavy. Ongoing monitoring by City staff shows that there is a consistently high level of nutrients. Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, leakage from failing septic systems, vehicle emissions, and other sources cause nutrient pollution in the New River. To complicate matters, the destruction of forests and wetlands to provide agricultural land and buildings reduces the amount of natural vegetation around the river to filter nutrients. In the past, this natural vegetation absorbed nutrients before they were carried by stormwater runoff to the river. Algae blooms that result from excessive nutrients can block sunlight and damage the habitats of aquatic life by depleting the water column of dissolved oxygen. In turn, low dissolved oxygen can cause fish kills, which increases the amount of nutrients in the water due to decomposition, beginning the cycle over again. This cycle can deplete the area of oxygen to the point that the diversity of species found naturally in the benthic community is reduced, thus limiting the food sources available to the finfish community. Excessive nutrients can also accelerate the growth of invasive species of plants which will out compete native species, eventually resulting in a monoculture habitat. With the City's location close to the ocean and shellfishing waters, the City relies on tourism, particularly for fishing. Protecting fisheries is not simply an environmental issue, but is also important to the regional economy. The target audience for nutrients is the general public. Education on the effects of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides will be used to encourage homeowners and property managers to use these products according to package instructions and limit their use. The public will also be encouraged to limit energy consumption and vehicle use and taught the benefits of servicing and maintaining their on -site wastewater systems. Fecal Coliforms Aging sanitary sewer systems, loss of buffers, failing on -site wastewater systems, waterfowl waste, pet waste, and other sources combine to make fecal coliforms a target pollutant in the City. The presence of fecal coliforms in water can cause public health hazards and endanger wildlife. In Jacksonville, fecal coliforms have been sustained in area waters above recreational 28 • standards over the last year. Within the City, some of the smaller creeks and tributaries which drain a number of the commercial and residential developments have experienced fecal coliforms above recreational limits — 200 organisms per 100 milliliters of water over a sustained period. However, the New River only experiences elevated levels after a storm or rain event. Currently, there are approximately 13,383 households served by on -site wastewater systems in the City. However, this number is expected to increase in the near future. Along with the anticipated growth in population due to increasing numbers of marines at Camp Lejeune, the City of Jacksonville may annex communities surrounding the City in the next few years. These communities are served by on -site wastewater systems, many of'which are aging and a portion of which may be failing. There is currently no management program within the City to specifically address on -site wastewater systems, including the proper management of failing systems. Accordingly, one of -the target audiences for this pollutant is the owners of on -site wastewater systems to encourage proper use and maintenance of systems. In addition, to encourage the collection of pet waste for proper disposal, pet owners will be targeted. Finally, the general public will be targeted to increase awareness ofthe impact of fecal coliforms on the environment and simple measures homeowners can take to reduce that impact. 7.1.4 Year Three -Outreach Program Informational Web Site The City has established a stormwater page on its web site: http.://www.ei.jacksonvi11e.nc.us/opencros/opencros/pub] icserviees/Stormwater/, The page features information on the stormwater utility, illicit discharges, the permitting program with our ordinance, educational and outreach material and the City's stormwater programs in general. In the past year, there have been 139,183 visits to this site. The site includes an explanation of the basis for the stormwater utility fee, an example of the fee for an average residence, and a description of what activities the fee revenues support. In addition, there are pictures illustrating how a parking lot can lead to stormwater runoff that negatively affects streams. Finally, the web site includes contact information for the City via the City's Stormwater Hotline. The City updated the Web site this year and plans on maintaining it in the future with periodic updates with new information. In addition to the City's stormwater page, the City also has.plans to expand the environmental education available to citizens at www.stur feoncit .or =. Sturgeon City is a collection of efforts including a project to build a civic and environmental education center at the City's former wastewater treatment plant. Already, the site is home to a nuinber of environmental and youth education programs as well as the City's Storm water/Wate r Quality Division. The web site features information about the project, and many of the environmental and youth activities. A special section is presented on stormwater as a project funded by the N.C. Office of Environmental Education. It challenged students to consider the coefficients of various surfaces in speeding up or impeding unintended pollution into our waterways. In the past year, there has been an average of 2,300 weekly visits to this site with a total of 108,121 for the year. 29 7.1.4.1 Year Four -Outreach Program Informational Web Site 49 The City updated the Web site this year and plans on maintaining it in the future with periodic updates with new information. This year, several videos were added discussing various stormwater issues like water duality, fishing, trash, monitoring and local environmental group efforts. In the past year, there have been 325,000 visits to this site with 1.25 million page views. The monthly average was 27,000 visitors with an average time spent of 2.5 minutes. A special section is presented on stormwater as a project funded by the N.C. Office of Environmental Education. It challenged students to consider the coefficients of various surfaces in speeding up or impeding unintended pollution into our waterways. In the past year, there has been an average of 1,821 weekly visits to this site with a total of 94,692 for the year. 7.1.5 Year Two -Development and Distribution of Public Education Materials The fourth BMP under the Public Education and Outreach minimum control measure directs the City to "Develop general stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups as likely to have a significant stormwater impact." The City used a $10,000 grant to build real life community models showing unintended pollution effects, develop brochures, introduce a web site, and create a classroom education program. Stormwater/Wetland display models were purchased and used for classroom and field trip programs for a total of 26 contact hours. In addition, the City has adopted materials from the N.C. Office of Environmental Education, including a brochure. A City of .Jacksonville Rain Garden brochure was developed and distributed during environmental fairs and school programs. The City has also presented more than 16,356 hours of stormwater-related broadcast on GI 0, the City of Jacksonville and Onslow County's government television channel, produced by the Chamber Leadership Class. The City plans to continue developing and distributing public education materials, such as the ones shown in Appendices H and I in the future. 7.i.6 Year Three -Media Campaign After initial efforts at education and community awareness, the City of Jacksonville is electing to update our Public Outreach and Media Campaign to undertake a collaborative, multi -media integrated campaign. While specific actions will be implemented for public education and media placements, messages will also be woven into various programs and publications contextually benefiting from discussions, presentations and activities of the City. Our Community and Public Education will use City resources and the resources of a nonprofit formed by the City, Sturgeon City of Jacksonville NC as well as other collaborative partners. The Campaigns and Public Education will use traditional classroom activities, field trips, summer institutes, after school and weekend youth programs, youth governance programs, recreation programs, static educational materials at parks and public spaces, interactive educational materials at environmental locations, as well as publications, government television, 30 video material and other activities. The City will use as appropriate, state -supplied Public Education and Outreach materials. The Media Campaign will coordinate the messages to the general public and target audiences through government television, paid placements in the newspaper, use of the City's utility billing inserts, public announcements, news media coverage, brochures and information pieces and serve as a backbone for the corporate stormwater messages. Our program leverages existing equity achieved from the cleanup of the New River, hundreds of' students who have participated in the Sturgeon City Institutes, thousands who have learned of the restoration of New River and others who have affinity for clean water, enjoying the outdoors and appreciation of nature to help spread the message of unintended pollution from unacceptable behaviors. The plight of the Shortnose Sturgeon, once indigenous to the New River and lost after sediment and sludge blocked this bottom feeder from spawning upstream, will be featured as a keystone species affected by activities of man. Stormwater, unintended pollution and responsible behavior will be integrated into the communication and public outreach products and efforts of the City off Jacksonville, as well as featured in standalone programs, outreach, publications and presentations. Target audiences have expanded to include more groups and narrowed as appropriate for specialized messages. The revised Media and Public Outreach combined campaign is provided in the appendix. 7.1.7 Year One - Stormwater Hotline By year three of permit, the City must establish a stormwater hotline. The City has already done so, and advertises the hotline number on its web site (910-938-6530). A call log was recently Lstablished in order to keep track of calls received on the hotline. The City is working to increase advertisement of the hotline by adding this number to all of its brochures and handouts. 7.1.8.1 Year One - Establish a Public Education and Outreach Program The City has developed a strong public education and outreach program. To broadcast information on stormwater, the City has sent utility bill inserts to residents, issued press releases in local papers, held community events, installed storm drain markers, hung door hangers, advertised on local television network G10, and distributed the City calendar which contains water duality awareness material. The permit lists 17 possible elements of a public education and outreach program, of which the permit requires the City implement seven in each year. In the first year, the City implemented eight: • Newspaper articles — Various newspaper articles have been produced describing the City's activities. • Utility bill inserts o December, 2008: 17,000 inserts distributed about unintended consequences of runoff and runoff prevention a Public meetings — The City has held City Council meetings and workshops that included components devoted to stormwater from time to time. Most recently, the City Council had a workshop on January 18, 2008 at which stormwater and NPDES permit compliance issues were discussed. • Community events o The City worked with the 2007 Chamber leadership class in developing a brochure and video and in undertaking the upkeep of a rain garden. The process involved two local high schools and dozens of adult volunteers. o Students seeking meaningful activities during the National Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day volunteered to spread new mulch at two of the City's rain gardens. The project began with several of the youth becoming more informed on the value of rain gardens, and then presenting brochures and a student -led education effort before their work in the gardens. The event was covered in the Jacksonville Daily News and WITN-TV. o The City Engineer arranged for a presentation by regulators targeting construction site operators and featuring a special section targeting elected leaders on NPDES compliance issues. The three-hour seminar was well -attended and produced many questions by the design community. The seminar was video broadcast by the Jacksonville-Onslow Government Channel (G10) and presented several times. Storm drain marking — To date, the City has marked 4,413 storm drains and catch basins. Through the City's Wilson Bay Watchdog program, students participate in water quality activities including storm drain marking. In the past year, the students helped install storm drain markers, cleaned wetlands, made oyster bags, performed finfish assessments, and other water duality tasks. So far in FY 2007-08, the City has graduated 14 Wilson Bay Watchdog students. • Stream and Litter cleanups o In the last three months alone, the City has organized three stream or litter clean up events with a total of 19 participants. o Several projects occurred during which stormwater education was featured. During Make a Difference Day, students and adults worked to clean a section of Chaney 32 Creek, a significantly degraded waterway. Students presented information on the unintended effects of pollution and littering. o The New River Foundation has organized several cleanup activities as a result of the partnership with the City of Jacksonville. a During the Sturgeon City Institutes, more than 250 students participated in a cleanup of the Wilson Bay and several tributaries to the bay during a two -week program. In this case, adults provided information about the effects of pollution. • Workshops and classroom outreach o In direct response to the City's grant from the N.C. Office of Environmental Education, one-on-one education took place with several selected lead teachers to involve students in the "coefficients" project. The target audience was physics Students who were expected to have an understanding of the effects of different materials on stormwater runoff. o During FY 2007-08, the City's stormwater public education program reached 1,768 fifth grade students, 165 eighth grade students, and 244 high school students. 75 adult volunteers participated in education programs. A total of 2,444 individuals were reached. • Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items —The City has distributed 2,000 door hangers describing stormwater and drainage maintenance • Brochures, displays, signs, welcome packets, and pamphlets o The City distributes a calendar each year describing City activities, including a page on stormwater. In February 2007, the calendar was distributed to 18,000 homes. 40 Examples of calendar pages related to stormwater are in Appendix G. a The City and the N.C. Office of Environmental Education collaborated on a project to create stormwater brochures. The City produced 2,500 brochures and the N.C. Office of Environmental Education produced 1,000. • Local cable access —!~our special events were created for video presentation on the City's government channel, G 10. In addition to the aforementioned efforts centering on the value of rain gardens, productions dealt with the unintended consequences of pollution, creation and administration of the stormwater fee and a special outreach effort for the volunteer projects. For each of these elements, the City has measured and recorded the extent of exposure. 7.1.8.2 Year Two - Establish a Public Education and Outreach Program The City continues to develop a strong public education and outreach program. Dissemination of information regarding stormwater, the City has again included stormwater related inserts in utility bills, issued press releases in local papers, held community events, installed storm drain markers, placed door hangers, advertised on local television network G 10, and distributed the City calendar which contains stormwater and water quality awareness material. The permit lists 17 possible elements of a public education and outreach program, of which the permit requires the City implement seven in each year. In the second year, the City has implemented nine: • Newspaper articles — Various newspaper articles have been produced describing the City's activities. • Utility bill inserts - 33 o December. 2008: 17,000 inserts distributed about unintended consequences of runoff and runoff prevention • Public meetings — The City has held City Council meetings and workshops that included components devoted to stormwater from time to time. Most recently, the City Council had a Public meeting on February 3, 2009 at which a stormwater ordinance was adopted. On February 17, 2009 a stormwater permit fee schedule was adopted. A Public meeting was also held on February 17, 2009 from 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm during which NI'DES permit compliance issues were discussed with the general public. • Community events - o The City of Jacksonville has centered our news coverage this year on activities conducted by staff and volunteers about stormwater awareness. During the spring of 2008, the Youth Council's involvement with the rain gardens was photographed and reported on in the Daily News, carried on WNCT-TV and featured in programming on the Jacksonville-Onslow Government Channel. o The City of Jacksonville presented the State of the River Address 110 times for a total of 10,474 minutes on government access channel G10. The address focused on the health of the New River and its watershed via presentations by various scientist and environmental organizations about the year's water quality data, efforts towards restoration, and stormwater programs. Storm drain marking — To date, the City has marked 4,619 storm drains and catch basins. Through the City's Wilson Bay Watchdog program, students participate in water quality activities including storm drain marking. In the past year, the students helped install storm drain markers, cleaned wetlands, made oyster bags, performed f nfish assessments, and other water quality tasks. In FY 2008-09, the City will graduate 10 Wilson Bay Watchdog students. • Stream and Litter cleanups o Over the past year, the City has organized two stream, or litter clean up events with a total of 2l participants. o The New River Foundation has organized several cleanup activities as a result of the partnership with the City of Jacksonville. o During the Sturgeon City Institutes, more than 300 students participated in a cleanup of Wilson Bay and several tributaries to the Bay during a two -week program. In this case, adults provided information 34 • about the effects of pollution. • Workshops and classroom outreach - o During FY 2008-09, the City's stormwater public education program reached 2,000 fifth grade students, 408 eighth grade students, and 216 high school students. l l 8 adult volunteers participated in education programs. A total of 2,742 individuals were reached. • Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items —The City has distributed 3,000 door hangers describing stormwater and drainage maintenance • Brochures, displays, signs, welcome packets, and pamphlets - o The City distributes a calendar each year describing City activities, including several pages on stormwater. In January 2009, the calendar was distributed to 18,345 homes. Examples of calendar pages related to stormwater are in Appendix G. • Local cable access — Special events were created for video presentation on the City's government channel, G 10. In addition to the aforementioned efforts centering on the value of rain gardens, productions dealt with the unintended consequences of pollution. For each of these elements, the City has measured and recorded the extent of exposure to the—62,000 citizens that have access to G 10. 7.1.8.3 YearThree - Establish a Public Education and Outreach Program The City continues to develop a strong public education and outreach program. Dissemination of information regarding stormwater, the City has again included stormwater related inserts in utility bills, issued press releases in local papers, held community events, installed storm drain markers, placed door hangers, advertised on local television network G10, and distributed the City calendar which contains stormwater and water quality awareness material. The permit lists 17 possible elements of a public education and outreach program, of which the permit requires the City implement seven in each year. In year three, the City has implemented twelve: • Newspaper articles — Various newspaper articles have been produced describing the City's activities which included facilitated stormwater discussion pieces. See Appendix N for an example of one of the articles. • Utility bill inserts - o 18,000 inserts were distributed twice, for a total distribution of 36,000, about unintended consequences of runoff and runoff prevention. • Calendar — 19,300 calendars were distributed in January of 2010 to homes throughout .Jacksonville which detail the unattended consequences of runoff and runoff prevention. • Public meetings — The City has held City Council meetings and workshops that included components devoted to stormwater from time to time. A Community meeting was held on September 23, 2009 on the Parkwood Stormwater Improvements to discuss the CIP project scheduled to start in 2010. A Public meeting was held on May 28, 2009 from 2:00 pm — 4:30 pm and again on November 23, 2009 from 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm during which NPDES permit compliance issues were discussed with the general developmental community. 0 • Community events - 35 o The City of Jacksonville has centered our news coverage this year on activities conducted by staff and volunteers about stormwater awareness. During the fall festival of"Going Green", the Youth Council provided an educational piece on stormwater flow, unintentional pollution and recycling and was featured in programming on the Jacksonville-Onslow Government Channel. o The City of Jacksonville presented the State of the River Address a total of 132 hours on the government access channel G 10. The address focused on the health of the New River and its watershed. Presentations were made by various scientist and environmental organizations about the year's water quality data, efforts towards restoration, mitigation of invasive species of plants, stormwater and educational outreach programs. Storm drain marking -- To date; the City has marked 4,917 storm drains and catch basins. Through the City's Wilson Bay Watchdog program, students participate in water quality activities including storm drain marking. In the past year, the students helped install storm drain markers, cleaned wetlands and streams, propagated and planted Ruppia or SAVs, performed tinfish assessments, and other water quality tasks. In FY 2009-10, the City will graduate 10 Wilson Bay Watchdog students. • Stream and Litter cleanups o Over the past year, the City has organized seven stream, or litter clean up events with a total of 20 participants. • Volunteers cleaning up a Rain Garden o The New River Foundation has organized several cleanup activities as a result of the partnership with the City of Jacksonville. 0 0 • • During the Sturgeon City Institutes, more than 320 students participated in a cleanup of Wilson Bay and several tributaries to the Bay during a two -week program. hl this case, adults provided information about the effects of pollution. • Workshops and classroom outreach - o During FY 2009-10, the City's stormwater public education program reached 1, 293 students, 910 COJ Citizens and 71 COJ employees which gave us a total educational contact of 2,274 individuals. • Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items —To date the City has distributed 3,900 door hangers describing stormwater and drainage maintenance • Local cable access — Special events were created for video presentation on the City's government channel, G10. In addition to the aforementioned efforts centering on the value of rain gardens, productions dealt with the unintended consequences of pollution. For each of these elements, the City has measured and recorded the extent of exposure to the—62,000 citizens that have access to G10 for a total of 256 hours of programming throughout the last 12 months. 7.1.8.4 Year Four - Establish a Public Education and Outreach Program The City continues to develop a strong public education and outreach program. Dissemination of information regarding stormwater, the City has again included stormwater related inserts in utility bills, issued press releases in local papers, held community events, installed storm drain • markers, placed door hangers, advertised on local television network G 10, and distributed the City calendar which contains stormwater and water quality awareness material. The permit lists 17 possible elements of a public education and outreach program, of which the permit requires the City implement seven in each year. In year four, the City has implemented eleven: + Newspaper articles — Various newspaper articles have been produced describing the City's activities which included facilitated stormwater discussion pieces, how to become involved and volunteer, and Institute opportunities. • Utility bill inserts - o 18,000 inserts were distributed in February, April, September and November for a total distribution of 72,000, about the City's newest CiP Drainage project, New River Clean up efforts, Fishing habitat update and keeping waterways clean and safe. • Calendar — 19,300 calendars were distributed in January of 2010 to homes throughout Jacksonville which detail the unattended consequences of runoff and runoff prevention. • Public meetings —The City has held City Council meetings and workshops that included components devoted to stormwater from time to time. A Community meeting was held on July 27, 2010 on the Coleman/Sandy Run Stormwater Improvements to begin in 2012. A Public meeting was held on January 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm during which NPDES permit compliance issues as well as rain gardens were discussed with the general community. • Community events - o The City of Jacksonville has centered our news coverage this year on activities conducted by staff and volunteers about stormwater awareness. During the fall 37 festival of "Going Green", the Youth Council provided an educational piece on stormwater flow, unintentional pollution and recycling and was featured in programming on the Jacksonville-Onslow Government Channel. o The City of .lacksonville presented the State of the River Address a total of 132 hours on the government access channel G 10. The address focused on the health of the New River and its watershed. Presentations were made by various scientist and environmental organizations about the year's water quality data, efforts towards restoration, mitigation of invasive species of plants, stormwater and educational outreach programs. • Storm drain marking — To date, the City has marked 5,012 storm drains and catch basins. This past year was spent re -marking 500 storm drains that had faded, been torn or lost. Through the City's Wilson Bay Watchdog program, students participate in water quality activities including storm drain marking. In the past year, the students helped install storm drain markers, cleaned wetlands and streams, propagated and planted Ruppia or SAVs, performed finfish assessments, and other water quality tasks. In FY 2010-1 1, the City will graduate 5 Wilson Bay Watchdog students. • Stream and Litter cleanups o Over the past year, the City has organized stream, or litter clean up events with a total of 308 hours of participation. A part time person was hired to clean up all of the City's water front parks, waterways and tributaries in a City-wide "Clean and Green program. o The New River Foundation has organized several cleanup activities as a result of the partnership with the City of Jacksonville. • During the Sturgeon City Institutes, more than 206 students participated in a cleanup of Wilson Bay and several tributaries to the Bay during a two -week program. In this case, adults provided information about the effects of pollution. • Workshops and classroom outreach - o During FY 2010-1 1, the City's stormwater public education program reached 1, 031 students, 132 COJ employees which gave us a total educational contact of 2,6091iours. • Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items — To date the City has distributed 4,500 door hangers describing stormwater and drainage maintenance • Local cable access — Special events were created for video presentation on the City's government channel, G10. In addition to the aforementioned efforts centering on the value of rain gardens, productions dealt with the unintended consequences of pollution. For each of these elements, the City has measured and recorded the extent of exposure to the —62,000 citizens that have access to G 10 for a total of 256 hours of programming throughout the last 12 months 7.i.9 Decision Process The rationale for the overall public education program was to use a multi -faceted, repetitive approach to communicating with the public in order to reach as many people as possible. Repetition of'similar messages in numerous places will make it easier for the public to retain educational information related to stormwater. Glenn Hargett, Director of Communications and Community Affairs for the City, has established relationships with media outlets and years of 38 . expertise in public communications. Pat Donovan -Potts, the City's Stormwater Manager, has worked with the public extensively through hands-on water quality projects. Greg Meshaw, the City's Senior Civil 1lngineer, has the technical knowledge to manage the stormwater hotline effectively and efficiently. C] 7.3..3.o Evaluation Ideally, a successful public education campaign will lead to behavior changes among the target audience. However, since behavior change is notoriously difficult to monitor and measure, the City will evaluate the success of this minimum measure by the number of individuals reached through media outlets (where possible), volunteer activities, hotline phone calls received, or other education campaign strategies as described by the measurable goals for each ofthe BMPs. 39 7.2 Public Involvement and Participation The City has completed the permit requirements related to public involvement and participation. The New River Roundtable, and other volunteer events related to stormwater have been conducted to promote citizen participation in the stewardship of local rivers and streams. In addition, the City has established and maintained a stormwater hotline so that citizens may call with concerns related to illicit discharges, erosion control, and other stormwater issues. Future plans for increasing public involvement and participation in the stormwater program include advertising the stormwater hotline more widely as the central means for citizen complaints and reporting. The City's specific activities to fulfill the permit requirements are described in greater detail below. 7.2.1 BMP Summary Table Table 4 below shows the BMPs that are required for Public Involvement and Participation as part of the City's NPDES permit. Those BMPs the City has already completed are marked in the third column. n l�em.ie:nt and, d,a..a nx:ion. .. '� Measurable Goals Wn ; om feted r �ResponsiEile n xBMP 1,. 2':".. a /� �± yea> , ->: Part a) Administer a Public Develop and implement a Public Involvement and Yes, X X Pat Involvement Program Participation Program, as outlined in b) through e) below. Donovan - Potts b) Allow the public an Conduct at least one public meeting in year z to allow the Yes, X Pat opportunity to review and public an opportunity to review and comment on the Donovan - comment on the Stormwater Plan. Potts stormwater Plan c) Organize a volunteer Organize and implement a volunteer 5tormwater related Yes X Glenn community involvement program, locally or through a cooperative agreement, to Hargett program promote ongoing citizen participation. Examples include sponsoring and participating in Big Sweep, forming partnerships with local businesses, Adopt a Stream, Adopt a Street, promoting volunteer presentations, creek crawls, storm drain stenciling, and poster contest d) Establish a mechanism Established mechanism for public involvement, for example, Yes X Pat for public involvement a citizens' or stakeholders' groups) that provide input on Donovan- stormwater issues and the stormwater program Potts e) Establish Hotline/Help Maintain a stormwater hotline/helpline. Yes X Pat Donovan - line Potts 'Revision, end Annual Report: Change in Status from No to Yes 40 • 0 7.2.2 Target Audience The City has begun administering a public involvement program that incorporates public meetings, volunteer activities related to stormwater, and establishing a stormwater hotline. All members of the Jacksonville community are included in the target audience for this minimum control measure. A Stormwater Advisory Committee (SWAG) has been established, which engages a cross-section of the community in providing feedback to staff on stormwater programs and decisions. The SWAC is ethnically and economically diverse. In addition, the SWAC includes representation by environmental groups, commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and others. Numerous volunteer opportunities have been offered to community members, as described in the next section. 7.2.3 Participation Program 7.2.3.1 Year One - Citizen Representatives on a Stormwater Management Panel On February 19, 2008, Jacksonville's City Council passed a resolution to create an ad hoc stormwater advisory committee (SWAG) to assist with stormwater-related policy issues. The group is comprised of community members representing a broad range of interests and a cross- section of the community. The purpose of this group is to serve as citizen advisors to the City staff and the City's stormwater consultants in complying with the requirements of the City's NPDES stormwater permit. This entails providing input to staff as the City moves forward in establishing its stormwater management program. To accomplish this purpose, the group will • receive technical information from City staff and the City's stormwater consultants, become knowledgeable about stormwater management issues, function as a sounding board for key project policy issues, and render opinions. The SWAC held its first meeting on March 12, 2008. The Committee members heard a brief' introduction and description of their role. The Committee then discussed in detail a problem related to stormwater currently facing the City: the proper management and enforcement of maintenance for stormwater detention ponds. The Committee discussed the advantages and disadvantages of state versus local control of pond maintenance, as well as possible enforcement mechanisms. The Committee then had a brief discussion of the potential changes to the State's coastal stormwater regulations. The City plans to hold at least two more SWAC meetings in the next six to eight months. A handout from the first SWAC meeting and a summary of that meeting are present in Appendices A and Q. 7.2.3.2 Year Two- Citizen Representatives on a Stormwater Management Panel The SWAC held its second meeting on August 25, 2008, The Committee members heard a brief explanation to the delay between meetings because the City was not able to move forward with designing a post -construction ordinance before the General Assembly made changes to the coastal rules. More specifically, the delay was needed until such time as it could be determined if the new coastal rules would govern the design of the City's ordinance. • The meeting opened with an explanation by the City's consultant of the changes in coastal stormwater rules as set forth in SL 2008-211. It was explained that the session law was to 41 become effective in all 20 coastal counties on October 1, 2008, except for Phase II municipalities, which would be exempt from the law until their permits are renewed. This meant is Onslow County had to comply by October 1, 2008, whereas Jacksonville did not. It was further explained that the City could construct an ordinance to comply with its current Phase I1 permit, but will most likely have to rework such an ordinance to comply with SL 2008-211 by 2012. As such, the City could choose to rework an ordinance based upon it permit to comply with SL 2008-211 at anytime before 2012. As the potential "nuts and bolts" of the City's stormwater management program were discussed it appeared as if the general mood of the SWAC was that the City should take over regulation and enforcement of BMP maintenance. The SWAC held its third meeting on October 27, 2008. The session law governing Phase II communities like Jacksonville and upon which the City's permit is based, post -construction stormwater management measures in Jacksonville were discussed. These laws require a stormwater permit for any land disturbance over the threshold of i acre and 30 foot buffers. In addition, low -density projects are defined as those with a built -upon area of 30% or less. High - density projects must control runoff from the first inch of rain. The current version of the draft ordinance includes special requirements for homeowners' associations (HOAs), such as an escrow account to fund maintenance and repairs. The committee discussed how the escrow account would work, and the fact that a HOA would have to ask the City for permission to spend money out of the escrow account. The fourth meeting was held on November 18, 2008. HOA's were discussed again with regards to the amount the developer should put into the escrow account, and when as built records should be filed. Operation and Maintenance of the BMP's were also discussed at which time the committee expressed a desire for such agreements to be in writing. A date was indentified of December 9, 2009 for presenting the Ordinance to Council. SWAC members were encouraged to attend. A handout from the SWAC meetings and a summary of those meeting are present in Appendices A and B. 7.2.3.3 Year Two- Public Hearings The Jacksonville City Council discussed stormwater issues at several of its meetings, which are open to the public. During the meetings of January 18, February 19, December 9, 2008 and February 3, February 17, February 28, 2009 the discussions focused on NPDES compliance, the ordinance, and the stormwater permitting and inspection fee schedule. The Council Meetings on February 3 and 17, 2009 included a public hearing during each meeting. As described above in Section 7.1.8, Year 2, a Public meeting was also held on February 17, 2009 from 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm for which our NPDES permit compliance issues were discussed with the general public. 7.2.3.4 Working with Citizen Volunteers The City has partnered with several organizations and has operated a volunteer program for community involvement. The Jacksonville-Onslow Volunteer Center has served as a lead for collecting volunteer information and is a subscriber to the 1-800-Volunteer.org program. The program allows potential volunteers to consider their skills and decide if they want to help a 42 • • • specific program. Additionally, it allows the City to pull potential volunteers from those who sign up for specific programs. The City has a relationship with the New River Foundation, which has an extensive outreach program. The Foundation is also a partner in some of the youth programs operated by the City's environmental efforts and participates in the matriculation of the students from various interests and age groups. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities that include an educational component about the consequences of unintended pollution, specifically the negative effects of untreated stormwaler runoff and litter. 7.2.3.5 Year Two -Volunteer Monitoring A principal target has been the Chaney Creek, Mill Creek and Wilson Bay area. During year 2, the City constructed 5.2 acres of wetlands at two of the sites, and 8 volunteers planted wetland plants that had been grown at the Sturgeon City site. Volunteers harvesting SAV seeds from Currituck Sound An additional 10 volunteers participated in a collaborative project with US Army Corps of Engineers for the bioremediation of Wilson Bay. The City has been developing a strategy to harvest, propagate and grow three species of SAV's or sea grasses in Wilson Bay over the next 3 years. Two different methodologies will be utilized and tested for optimal growth. The goal is to establish self-sustaining SAV beds to help filter nutrients and sediment from stormwaler runoff, supply critical habitat for juvenile fish, shrimp and crab, and improve the water quality of Wilson Bay and downstream water courses. Future efforts will involve planting the SAV seed, building oyster reefs and developing an "adopt -a -stream" project. The success of the volunteer and community efforts has been demonstrated in the number of requests for involvement the City's programming staff has received. 7.2.3.6 Year Two -Establish Stormwater Hotline As described in Section 7.1.6 above, the City established a stormwaler hotline, although this item is not required for permit compliance until Year 3 of the current permit term. 43 7.2.3.7 Decision Process The City's public involvement and participation program allows citizens to choose how they would like to participate and allows for citizens of different abilities to serve in different ways. Citizens may elect to pick up waste up from streams or give advice on future changes to stormwater programs. Children as well as adults can find outlets for participation. As the City's Senior Civil Engineer, Greg Meshaw is knowledgeable about stormwater issues and is able to serve as a liaison between other City staff and the public. Glenn Hargett, the City's Director of Community Affairs, and Pat Donovan -Potts, Stormwater Manager, are very capable at administering the City's public involverent and participation program with the assistance of Mr. Meshaw 7.2.3.8 Evaluation Similarly to the public education and outreach program, the public involvement and participation program will be evaluated based on the number of participants and their exposure to public involvement and participation programs. Ideally, this number will increase from year to year. • C7 44 0 7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Although none of the requirements in the area of illicit discharge detection and elimination are due in the first or second year of the permit term. with the exception of identifying and eliminating failed septic system and sanitary sewer flows the City has already completed or taken steps towards completing each of these requirements. 7.3.3. BMP Summary Table Table 5 below shows the BMPs that are required for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination as part of the City's NPDES permit. Those BMPs the City has already completed are marked in the third column. { •, .h... =a '.. .-. .. .. wy' cxwY .�.'. 9r '.xii ..a-_e..�, -' - Detection and;Eliminatiort 4,- �:'. St £ y1, r :.. .'.� BMP ��: ; ,°-�" s ` . Measurable Goals -,-.y ' Completed . i Yr z Yr :r Yr Yr :Responsibler` a) Develop/implement Illicit Develop and implement an Illicit Discharge Detection and YeS2 X Greg Discharge Detection and Elimination Program including provisions for program assessment Meshaw Elimination Program and evaluation. b) Establish and maintain Establish and maintain adequate ordinances or other legal Yes, X John Carter appropriate legal authorities authorities to prohibit illicit discharges and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. c) Develop a Storm Sewer Map identifying major outfalls and stormwater drainage system Yes3 X Pat System Base Map and components. At a minimum, components include major outfalls and Donovan - Inventory of Major Outfall. receiving streams. Established procedures to continue to identify, Potts locate, and update map of drainage system. d) Inspection/detection Establish written procedures for detecting and tracing the sources of Yes X Pat program to detect dry illicit discharges and for removing the sources or reporting the Donovan - weather flows at MS4 outfalls sources to the State to be properly permitted. Potts e) Employee training Conduct training for appropriate municipal staff on detecting and Yesz X Pat reporting illicit discharges. Donovan - Potts f) Provide public education Inform public employees, businesses, and general public of hazards Yes' X Glenn associated with isle al dischar es and improper disposal of waste. Hargett g) Establish a public reporting Establish and publicize reporting mechanism for the public to report Yes' X Pat Donovan - mechanism illicit discharges. Establish citizen request response procedures. Potts h) Established procedures to Establish procedures to identify and report to the County health Yes, X Pat identify and eliminate failed department failed septic systems located within the permittee's Donovan - septic system and sanitary planning jurisdiction. Establish procedures to identify and report Potts sewer overflows. sanitary sewer overflows and sewer leaks to the system operator. 1Revision, 2nd Annual Report; 2 Revisions, 3rd Annual Report: 3 45 Revisions, 4rh Annual Report -Change in Status from No to Yes 7.3.2 Year One - Storm Sewer System Map (a The map identifying major outfalls and stormwater drainage system components is more than halfway completed. To create the maps, staff from the Stormwater/Water Quality and Streets Division goes to each location and use a handheld Trimble GPS unit to mark each catch basin, outfall, drainage ditch, retention pond or other storm drain structure. At the end of the day, the data on the GPS unit is given to Information Technology Services (ITS). ITS then uses the data to create the maps. To date, City staff has mapped 4,413 storm drains and catch basins, 141 retention ponds, 193 manholes, 79 miles of pipe sections, and 73 of the approximately 180 total miles of ditches in the City. 7.3.3 Year Two - Storm Sewer System Map To date, City staff has mapped 4,619 storm drains and catch basins, of which 206 were captured in year two. Other stormwater entities captured were 160 retention ponds, 193 manholes, 79 miles of pipe sections, and 73 of the approximately 180 total miles of ditches in the City. City staff anticipates completing this map well ahead of its Year 4 deadline. 7.3.4 Year Three - Storm Sewer System Map The map identifying major outfalls and stormwater drainage system components is more than seventy percent completed. To date, City staff has mapped 4,917 storm drains and catch basins, 200 retention ponds, 193 manholes, 79 miles of pipe sections, and 73 of the approximately 180 total miles of ditches in the City. 7.3.4 Year Four - Storm Sewer System Map • The map identifying major outfalls and stormwater drainage system components is completed. However, due to voluntary annexations and new development, this map will always be in a state of update. Recently a new survey grade GI'S unit was purchased to capture vertical data for the City's stormwater collection system in order to continue to build the database. To date, City staff has mapped 5,012 storm drains and catch basins, 200 retention ponds, 193 manholes, 79 miles of pipe sections, and 79.70 of the approximately 180 total miles of ditches in the City. . A copy of the map is presented in Appendix ??? 7.3.5 Regulatory Mechanism The City developed and adopted, with the assistance of a consultant, a stormwater ordinance on February 3, 2009. As per the ordinance, no person shall cause or allow the discharge, emission, disposal, pouring or pumping directly or indirectly to any stormwater conveyance, the waters of the State, or upon the land in manner and amount that the substance is likely to reach a stormwater conveyance or the waters of the state, any liquid, solid, gas or other substance, other than stormwater are unlawful. A copy of the ordinance, a list of possible illicit discharges and what to do if one is detected, as well as the number to the stormwater hotline for reporting the incident are on the City's Web site. A copy of the ordinance is presented in Appendix K e 46 • 7.3,6 Enforcement When an illicit discharge, septic system failure or sanitary sewer overflow can be indexed to a property, the property owner is contacted immediately and educated on the discharge and why it needed to be eliminated and cleaned up. If the discharge is not rectified, then an educational letter is sent to the property owner, asking him or her to resolve the problem. Ten days later, Stormwater/Water Quality staff returns to the site for re -inspection. If the problem has not been resolved, staff send a notice of violation (NOV) to the property owner by registered mail and keeps receipts to indicate that the NOV was received. (The exception is that raw sewage or petroleum spills receive an NOV on the first day rather than on the ten-day follow up visit.) Enforcement is covered through the stormwater ordinance. During IjY 2007-11, City Stormwater/Water Quality staff' have responded to 169 illicit discharges and through staff actions, the polluters stopped the discharge and cleaned up the spill or area. In the history of the IDDE program, the City has issued three second NOVs. During lAY 2007-11, City staff sent out 22 NOVs and five educational letters. The illicit disc hargelsewage spill form is presented as Appendix C, and an example of an NOV is presented as Appendix D. 7.3.7 Detection and Elimination The water duality and street staff routinely monitor the ditches and tributaries in the jurisdiction and in the process, looks for illicit discharges and or failed septic systems and sanitary sewer overflows. Additionally, any illicit discharge, septic or sanitary spill record can be initiated when citizens, police, or City staff calls or emails to report a suspicious looking spill. The City's S tormwater/ Water Quality staff visit the site to fill out a report and take photographs. Staff takes bacterial samples for suspected sewage spills. Ten days later, Water Quality staff returns to the site for re -inspection. 7.3.7.1 Procedures for Locating Priority Areas In the course of staffls regular surveillance of ditches and tributaries, staff members look for pipe drains that they have not seen previously, and trace them to their sources. Dry weather flows are a priority of the City and during dry weather residential and commercial areas are broken down street by street and investigated In addition, staff prioritizes the older subdivisions in the City for inspections. 7.3.7.2 Procedures for Tracing the Source When the source of an illicit discharge is unclear, a Stormwater/Water Quality staff person follows the discharge to its source. Staff' has followed sources on foot on numerous occasions. In order to become more proactive in finding these sources, the Stormwater/Water Quality Staff became OSHA certified on entering confined spaces. 7.3.7.3 Procedures for Removing the Source To remove the source of an illicit discharge, City staff notifies the property owner as described in section 7.3.4 above. To date, this process has resulted in the removal of all illicit discharges. 47 7.3.7.4 Procedures for 1DDE Evaluation Currently the Stormwater/Water Quality staff keeps GPS data on all illicit discharges. This will allow staff to identify any patterns that may be occurring. Processes are also evaluated internally by the Senior Civil Engineer. 7.3.8 Outreach 7.3.8.'Year Three Employee Training City staff received formal training on illicit discharge detection and elimination and therefore has completed this BMP. The City's Street division with 35 staff attended training on February 8, 2009, Utilities Maintenance with 17 staff attended on February 16, 2009 and the Recreation Department with 22 staff attended on March 23, 2010. Fifteen members of the Streets Division and three from Stormwater/Water Quality received hands-on field training in identifying illicit discharges and how to respond when one is identified. The City plans to continue formal training of staff members in the future on a yearly basis. 7.3.8.2Year Four Employee Training City staff received formal training on Good Housekeeping Practices, Pollution Prevention and illicit discharges in January and February of this year and therefore has completed this BMP. The City's Street division with 35 staff attended training on January 31, 2011, Utilities Maintenance with 22 staff also attended on January 31, 2011, the Sanitation department with 30 staff attended on February 2, 2011, and Facilities Maintenance department attended on February 3 along with Fleet division with 7 staff. The Parks and Recreation Department with 16 staff attended on February 10, 2010 with Land Application attending on February 18, 2011. The City plans to continue formal training of staff members in the future on a yearly basis. 7.3.8.3 Public Education for 1DDE The City's Storm water/Wate r Quality division's number one priority is to eliminate illicit discharges. Various measures are taken to educate the general public and to report discharges. The City distributes door hangers advertising a number to call to report illicit discharges. To date, the City has distributed approximately 4,500 door hangers. In addition, the City has sent utility bill inserts discussing stormwater and illicit discharges which also gives the number to call when a discharge is located. The City's web site has a stormwater section that covers illicit discharges which identifies different types of discharges verbally and with pictures as well as who to notify for clean up. The City's government channel, G10, runs various stormwater programs throughout the month with information on who to notify when a discharge is located. The City's Grease officer contacts the stormwater division directly when a line is blocked or an overflow has occurred due to grease build-up. When the Streets Division responds to citizen complaint calls, the staff makes sure to knock on the door and discuss the issue with the citizen. They also give the individual a copy of the City's drainage policy (see Appendix E). If the person is not at home, a door hanger is left at the residence. M. An 7.3.8.4 Establish a Public Reporting Mechanism Citizens may call to report illicit discharges on either the Stormwater Hotline or the City's general information number. Some citizens choose to report illicit discharges via email. The number to call is on the door hanger distributed as part of the public education component, on the City's web site and government TV channel. New stormwater flyers we created to hand out at workshops, conferences and neighborhood meetings that have the number to call for reporting discharges. An example of the new Stormwater flyer is found in Appendix ?? 7.3.9 Decision Process The rational for the City's illicit discharge detection and elimination program is that City staff members who are intimately familiar with the storm sewer system are best able to detect new sources. However, since staff cannot be at all places at once, public reporting of illicit discharges is also given a high priority and is encouraged by the City. These two approaches allow City staff to identify and remove illicit discharges in a timely fashion. The adoption of the City's ordinance, publishing it and listing what illicit discharges are on the web site have assisted staff in a more timely enforcement of illicit discharge removal. The City Attorney, John Carter, is the responsible person for the ordinance because it requires detailed legal analysis to ensure its effectiveness. Pat Donovan -Potts, Stormwater Manager, and Johnny Stiltner, Streets Maintenance Superintendent, have the most hands-on knowledge of the storm drainage system and are therefore the most appropriate staff members to oversee the mapping of the storm sewer system, manage the illicit discharge detection and elimination I& program, and train other staff members on illicit discharge detection and elimination. As the City's Senior Civil Engineer, Greg Meshaw is knowledgeable about stormwater issues and is able to serve as a liaison between other City staff and the public. He is therefore very capable at administering the City's public involvement and participation program. Glenn Hargett, Director of Community Affairs, is actively involved in all public education for the City. 7.3.3.o Evaluation The illicit discharge detection and elimination program is evaluated by the number of illicit discharges and the number of repeated illicit discharges at the same location. • 49 7.4 Construction Site Runoff Controls The City has an established program requiring erosion and sediment controls at construction sites. The program requires construction site operators to implement erosion and sediment controls as well as to control construction site wastes that may negatively impact water quality. The City's four inspectors and one full time erosion control specialist, visit active construction sites regularly to ensure compliance with City specifications. 7.4.3. BMP Summary Table Table 5 below shows the BMPs that are required for Construction Site Runoff Controls as part of the City's NPDES permit. Those BMPs the City has already completed are marked in the third column. Table 6. BMPs'for Construction Site Runoff Cbntrols BMP<. :Measurable:Goals Completed Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Responsible .:: n. ." a. � 4- Part a a) Erosion and Sediment Implemented program requiring erosion and sediment controls at Yes X X X X X Tom Control Program construction sites and regulatory mechanism providing for Anderson sanctions to ensure compliance. b) Develop requirements for Require construction site operators to implement erosion and Yes X X X X X Tom construction site operators sediment control BMPs and to control construction site wastes Anderson that may cause adverse water quality impacts. c) Educational and training Provide educational and training materials for construction site Yes X X X X X Tom materials for construction operators. Provide educational and training materials of Anderson site operators construction site operators on the affects of fine sediment released during construction that might build up in downstream shortnose sturgeon habitat and spawning sites. New materials may be developed by the permittee, or the permittee may use materials adopted from other programs and adapted to the permittee's construction runoff controls program. d) Plan reviews Construction site plan reviews with established procedures that Yes X X X X X Tom incor orate water quality considerations in the reviews. Anderson e) Public information Established procedures for receipt and consideration of erosion Yes X X X X X Tom and sedimentation information submitted by the public. Anderson Publicized procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead to a site inspection or other follow-up action. f) Inspection and Established procedures for site inspection and enforcement of Yes X X X X X Tom enforcement procedures. control measure requirements. The procedures should include Anderson prioritizing areas of inspections based on local criteria. 7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism The City is a local program under the State Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. Requirements for erosion and sediment controls are codified in Chapter 22 of the City ordinances, "Soil Erosion and Sedimentation." This chapter of the City ordinances was designed specifically to address soil erosion and sediment controls, and is therefore the most appropriate regulatory mechanism for this purpose. This chapter is included as Appendix F. 7.4.3 Plan Reviews Any construction disturbing more than one acre of land is required to submit three copies of an erosion control plan, 30 days prior to beginning the land disturbing activity, to the City Engineering Division, in order to receive an erosion control permit. The City receives approximately 15 to 20 erosion control plans each year. The City keeps two copies, and the local office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service receives the third. The ordinance also requires that a copy of the approved plan be kept at the job site. If' the City disapproves the plan or upon inspection finds a significant risk of accelerated erosion or off -site sedimentation, the City will require a revised plan. Revised plans must be reviewed within 15 days of receipt or they are considered approved. According to the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation ordinance, the erosion control plan includes "architectural and engineering drawings, maps, assumptions, calculations, and narrative statements as needed to adequately describe the proposed development ofthe tract and the JO measures planned to comply with the requirements" of the ordinance. In addition to the erosion control plan, the City requires a permit fee based on the site's acreage and an authorized statement of financial responsibility and ownership. The erosion control plan must include all applicable items on the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Checklist (see Appendix G), The City reviews erosion control plans within 30 days of submission. The City may approve the plan, approve it with modifications, approve it with performance reservations, or disapprove it. The plan must conform to federal and state water quality laws, regulations and rules. In considering erosion control plans, Tom Anderson, the City's Construction Specialist, ensures each item on the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is included. In addition, Mr. Anderson checks for low areas and makes sure they are protected from erosion. 7.4.4 Enforcement For each project that has a permit, the Engineering Division maintains a folder. When the site is inspected, any violations are documented and copies of the violations are kept in the project folder along with the permit. Inspectors also photograph violations and keep those pictures in a computer file. In addition, individual inspectors maintain a field log of every inspection that he or she performs. Based on the inspections described below, the lead erosion control inspector performs an inspection and creates a written inspection report. The contractor has one week to correct the 40 violation. If contractors fail to correct a violation, they are issued a notice of violation. The 51 contractor then has another week to correct the violation, and if the issue is not corrected, the City issues a notice of continuing violation. The project is then effectively shut down because 40 the City will no longer inspect the site. In a given year, the City performs approximately 649 inspections for potential erosion control violations, issues approximately 65 notices of violation, and issues about five to 34 notices of continuing violation. 7.4.5 Inspections City inspectors inspect each active construction site regularly (often on a daily basis), excluding holidays and weekends. If an inspector finds that there is a failure to comply with the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation ordinance, the inspector points out violations or potential violations to the contractor. If the contractor fails to respond, the inspector will warn them again. If they still fail to respond, the lead erosion control inspector, Jeannette Hall, is called in to perform her own inspection. 7.4.6 Public Education and Public Information City staff provides educational materials to construction site operators in the form of brochures. These brochures, designed by the N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program, describe the effects of erosion and sedimentation on the environment and public water supplies. In addition, the City is adapting a City of Wilmington brochure specific to shortnose sturgeon for distribution to construction site operators and others. These brochures have been mailed directly to construction site operators and are also passed out at site inspection visits. All three brochures can be seen in Appendix J. The City receives information submitted by the public related to erosion and sedimentation on its Stormwater Hotline, as described in Section 3.5 above. To date, the City has received only two calls on the hotline, and both calls were handled to the caller's satisfaction. A log of calls has been recently established in order to keep track of calls received and what action is taken as a result of the call. 7.4.7 Decision Process City staff feels that periodic inspection (weekly at minimum) of each construction site is manageable and is the best way to identify problems as early as possible. 7.4.8 Evaluation The City will evaluate the success of this minimum measure based on the number of erosion control inspections performed after a contractor has been informed of a violation and has failed to correct it. The program will also be evaluated by the satisfactory resolution of violations stemming from such inspections. Ideally the number of this type of inspection will decrease over time or will remain steady in proportion to the amount of construction in the City. • 52 0 • • 53 7.5 Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls None of the requirements within the Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls minimum measure is due in the first year of the permit term, but all save one have a deadline approaching in year two. The final measurable goal is due in the fifth year of the permit term. All of the goals are fully completed at this time, with the establishment of a stormwater ordinance. The ordinance establishes regulatory authority for the City to control post -construction stormwater runoff, require structural BMPs and the operation and maintenance of those BMPs, and control runoff pollution through various other means. The City developed a program to ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs. 7.5.E BMP Summary Table Table 7 below shows the BMPs that are required for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls as part of the'City's NPDES permit. Those BMPs the City has already completed are marked in the third column. Table 7. BMPs.`for-Post-Corisfru`tiiori.�Site'Runoff Controls. BMP--- F • k. Measurable Goals F . > Completed Yr.. :Yr Yrtj Yr, Yr.:. Responsible A 1, z 4-� Part a) Establish a Post- Develop and adopt by ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) Yes, X John Carter Construction Stormwater a program to address stormwater runoff from new development Management Program and redevelopment. Implement and enforce the program within 24 months of the permit issue date. b) Establish strategies which Develop strategies that include a combination of structural and/or Yes, X Greg include BMPs appropriate non-structural BMPs. Implement them within 24 months of the , Meshaw for the MS4 permit issue date. Provide a mechanism to require long-term operation and maintenance of structural BMPs. Require annual inspection reports of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional (i.e., someone trained and certified by NC State for BMP Inspection & Maintenance). c) Establish nutrient Develop, adopt, and implement an ordinance (or similar regulatory Yes, X John Carter sensitive waters (NSW) mechanism) to ensure that the best management practice reduce protection measures (for nutrient loading to the maximum extent practicable. Develop and programs with development include a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients) or redevelopment draining management program in the Post -Construction Stormwater to NSW waters) Management Program. In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive ' Water Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. 0 0 0 Table j. BMPs for Post Construction Site Runoff Controls 'BMP Measurable Goals Completed Yr Yr Yr Yr Yr Responsible1 z 4 Part d) Establish a program Coordinate with County health department to control the known Yes, X Pat under the Post -Construction sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable. Donovan - minimum measure to Implement within 24 months of the permit issue date. Potts control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable e) City Code, Permitting Ensure development activities will maintain the project consistent Yes, X Tom Regulations, Easement, with approved plans. Anderson and/or Deed Restrictions and Protective Covenants f) Operation and implement or require an operation and maintenance plan that Yes, X Greg Maintenance Plan ensures the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs Meshaw required by the program. The operation and maintenance plan may require the owner of each structural BMP to submit a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP annually to the local program. g) Setbacks for Built -upon Require built -upon areas to be located at least 30 feet landward of Yes, X John Carter Areas all perennial and intermittent surface waters except as provided for in the Permittee's approved Post -Construction Stormwater Ordinance. For purposes of this section, a surface water shall be present if the feature is shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS). Relief from this requirement may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC o2B .0233(3)(a)• 'Revision, 2" d Annual Report: Change in Status from No to Yes 55 7.5.2 Regulatory Mechanism The .Jacksonville City Council adopted The Phase II Stormwater Ordinance (2009-07) on February 3, 2009 pursuant to North Carolina Law, including but not limited to Article 14, Section 5 of the Constitution of North Carolina General Statutes 143-214.7 and rules promulgated by the Environmental Management Commission thereunder; Session Law 2004- 163; Chapter 160A, §§ 174, and 185. The ordinance was designed specifically to protect, maintain and enhance the public health, safety, environment and general welfare by establishing minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects of increased post - development stormwater runoff, nonpoint and point source pollution associated with new development and redevelopment as well as illicit discharge into municipal stormwater systems. The ordinance is included as Appendix K. 7.5.3 Plan Reviews The Ordinance states that any construction disturbing more than one acre of land is required to submit four copies of the permit application, including checklist, four copies of site plan drawings and calculations to the City Engineering Division in order to receive a stormwater permit. The City keeps two copies, the developer receives one complete copy and the N.C. Division of Water Quality Wilmington field office receives the final copy. The City reviews the stormwater plans within 60 days of submission. The City may approve the plan, approve it with modifications, approve it with performance reservations, or disapprove it. If the City disapproves the plan or upon inspection finds a Default to the construction, operation and maintenance or repair of the BMP, the City will require a revised plan. Until the revised plan is submitted, no land disturbing activity that increases the amount of built upon area or that otherwise decrease the infiltration of precipitation into the soil can occur on the site. A revised application must be re -submitted within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the applicant was notified or the application shall be considered withdrawn, and a new submittal for the same or substantially the same project shall be required along with the appropriate fee for a new submittal. Revised plans must be reviewed within 60 days of receipt. The City estimates that we will issue approximately 16 to 20 stormwater permits each year. 7.5.4 Enforcement For each project that has a permit, the Stormwater Division will maintain a folder. When the site BMP's are inspected and the operation and maintenance agreement reviewed, a report will be generated to document the status of both. Any violation will be documented and copies of the violations will be kept in the project folder along with the permit. Inspection reports and photographs of the violations will be kept in the file. In addition, the water quality technicians will maintain a field log of every inspection that he or she performs. If the owner/permittee fails to correct a violation, they are issued a notice of violation. The owner/permittee will have 30 days to correct the violation, and if the issue is not corrected, the City issues a notice of continuing violation. The City then has a variety of remedies and penalties which can be imposed. They include. withholding of Certificate of Occupancy, disapproval of subsequent permits and developmental approvals, injunction or abatements, correction as public health nuisance, costs as lien, stop work orders, civil penalties and criminal penalties. is 56 • 7.5.5 inspections As per our ordinance, inspections and inspection programs by the City of Jacksonville may be conducted or established on any reasonable basis, including but not limited to routine inspections; random inspections; inspections based upon complaints or other notice of possible violations; and joint inspections with other agencies inspecting under environmental or safety laws. Inspections may include, but are not limited to, reviewing maintenance and repair records; sampling discharges, surface water, groundwater, and material or water in BMP's; and evaluating the condition ofthe BMP's. If the owner or occupant of any property refuses to permit such inspection, the stormwater manager shall proceed to obtain an administrative search warrant pursuant to G.S. 15-27.2 or its successor. No person shall obstruct, hamper or interfere with the stormwater manager while carrying out his or her official duties. Owners/Developers shall ensure that all structural BMP's are inspected by one of the following professional services: Qualified Registered North Carolina Professional engineer, surveyor, landscape architect, soil scientist, aquatic biologist or person certified by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service for stormwater treatment practice, inspection and maintenance. An inspection report will be due annually 30 days from the date of the final structural stormwater BMP construction inspection approval by the City. The inspection will cover the entire stormwater area as well as any structural BMP's. • 7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance Plan Along with the Ordinance, a Stormwater Administrative Manual was developed to provide forms, checklist and other information to serve as a guide to those seeking stormwater permits. The manual includes flowcharts, fee schedule, stormwater application, operation and maintenance agreements for homeowner associations and non -associations, checklist for stormwater standards, worksheets for BMP's, annual maintenance recommendation and inspection sheets. The Stormwater Administrative Manual, which includes the Operation and Maintenance Agreements for homeowners associations and non -associations, is included as Appendix L. • 7.5.7 Setbacks for Built -upon Areas As per our ordinance section 4C, all built -upon areas shall be at a minimum of30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surl-ace waters. A surface water shall be deemed present ifthe feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey. An exception to this requirement may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 213.0233 (3)(a) or similar site -specific determination made by using Division -approved methodology. However, development and redevelopment that cumulatively disturbs less than one acre and is not part of a larger common plan of development or sale is exempt from the provisions of this ordinance. 57 7.5.8 Decision Process 0 City staff feels that annual inspection reports due 30 days from the date of the final structural stormwater BMP construction inspection approval by the City and yearly inspections, by City staff, of each BMP is manageable and is the best way to identify problems as early as possible. The inspection will cover the entire stormwater area as well as any structural BMP's. 7.5.9 Evaluation The City will evaluate the success of this minimum measure based on the number of BMP inspections performed after a contractor has been informed of a violation and has failed to correct it. The program will also be evaluated by the satisfactory resolution of violations stemming from such inspections. Ideally the number of this type of inspection will decrease over time or will remain steady in proportion to the amount of construction in the City. 0 58 0 0 0 7.6 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations The City is ahead of schedule on several of the BMPs due within the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations minimum control measure. City staff has established procedures for spill prevention, storm sewer system maintenance, waste management, and other activities related to Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations. In addition. municipal vehicle and equipment cleaning meets the requirements of the permit. 7.6.1 BMP Summary Table Table 8 below shows the BMPs that are required for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations as part of the City's NPDES permit. The permit year in which each BMP is required is shown in the columns on the right. Those BMPs the City has already completed are highlighted in blue text. Items the City has not completed are in black text. Table S. BMPs for Pollution Prevention and Good HousekeepingHousdkeeping for Municipal erations BMP Measurable Goals Completed Yr Yr Yr Yr : Yr Responsible z Z 4 Part a) Develop an operation and Develop an operation and maintenance program for structural Yes X Pat maintenance program stormwater BMPs, storm sewer system maintenance which may Donovan - include street sweeping and municipal operations such as which Potts may include recycling and household hazardous waste and oil collection. b) Develop Site Pollution Develop and implement Site Pollution Prevention Plan for Yes, X Pat Prevention Plan for Municipal Facilities owned and operated by the permittee with the Donovan - Municipal Facilities potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff that has the Potts ultimate 9oal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff. c) Inspection and evaluation Maintain an inventory of facilities and operations owned and Yes3 X Pat of facilities, operations, and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating Donovan - the MS4 system and polluted stormwater runoff, including the MS4 system and Potts associate structural BMPs. associated structural BMPs. Conduct inspections at facilities and operations owned and operated by the permittee for potential sources of polluted runoff, the stormwater controls, and conveyance systems. Evaluate the sources, document deficiencies, plan corrective actions, implement appropriate controls, and document the accomplishment of corrective actions. d) Conduct staff training Conduct staff training specific for pollution prevention and good Yes, X Pat housekeeping rocedures. Donovan 59 v M �.` :..:Table.8..BNIPs�:for Pollutiori Prevention�and Good)Housekee m for Municf a1�0 eeations BMP Measurable Goals Co mpleted Yr _ Yr Yr'."Responsible . _ .. �. 1 2 -3 4 : $ Part e) Review of municipality Conduct an annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I YeS2 X X X Wally owned or operated NPDES stormwater permit owned and operated by the permittee. Hansen regulated industrial Review the following aspects: the Stormwater Pollution activities Prevention Plan where one is required, the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions at the facilities. f) Spill Response Procedures Establish spill response procedures for municipal operations Yes, X Johnny owned and operated by the permittee with the potential to Stiltner enerate olluted stormwater runoff. g) Prevent or Minimize Describe measures that prevent or minimize contamination of the Yes, X Johnny Contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment Stiltner Stormwater Runoff from all cleaning. Perform all cleaning operations indoors, cover the areas used for Vehicle and cleaning operations ensure washwater drain to the sanitary sewer Equipment Cleaning system, collect stormwater runoff from the cleaning area and providing treatment or recycling, or other equivalent measures. If sanitary sewer is not available to the facility and cleaning operations take place outdoors, the cleaning operations shall take place on grassed or graveled areas to prevent point source discharges of the washwater into the storm drains or surface waters. Where cleaning operations cannot be performed as described above and when operations are performed in the vicinity of a storm drainage collection system, the drain is to be covered with a portable drain cover during clean activities. Any excess ponded water shall be removed and properly handled prior to removing the drain cover. The point source discharge of vehicle and equipment wash waters, including tank cleaning operations, are not authorized by this permit and must be covered under a separate NPDES permit or discharged to a sanitary sewer in accordance with applicable industrial pretreatment requirements. =Revision, Zrtd Annual Report; Z Revisions, 3rd Annual Report, 3Revisions, 4`h Annual Report: Change in Status from No to Yes • 9 0 60 7.6.2 Affected Operations "rhe municipal operations impacted by the operation and maintenance program are: • Fleet Maintenance • Storm Sewer System Maintenance • Streets Division 7.6.3 Training Staff received formal training in the prevention of stormwater pollution on February 9, 2009. A 3 hour training session for supervisors, and a separate session for all other employees, was conducted by Dan O'Connor with AMEC. Illicit discharges were identified; demonstrations were conducted on what to do in case of an accidental spill as well as clean up and following the chain of command when reporting the spill. Proper disposal of spill materials was discussed in detail. The training sessions were recorded by G10 and replayed throughout the week for other City employees to watch. CD's were produced for future training. 7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections The City has established an operation and maintenance program for storm sewer system. Regulatory oversight of privately owned structural stormwater BMP maintenance within Jacksonville currently resides with the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). Storm sewer system maintenance is managed under the City's Streets Division. Within the Streets Division, 15 staff members are dedicated to ditch maintenance and repairing drainage pipes. In any given year, the Streets Division has a goal of working on every ditch in the City. In addition, the Streets Division has a three-man crew to handle stormwater pipes maintenance. These staff people perform repairs on storm drain structures, drop inlets, creating a frame and cover, all pipe crossing roads, and any other draining pipes. The division repairs approximately five or six streets each year. Spoils from street sweeping and drainage ditch maintenance are collected and recorded. The City contracted with Dan O'Connor from AMEC to establish spill response procedures for municipal operations. Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure plans establish procedures, methods and equipment to prevent the discharge of oil and hazardous substances from City facilities. "rhe plan identities potential spill sources, preventive measures; control and response procedures, inspection programs, and required training of personnel. Four Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCCP) were written for the facilities that required them. They included: Fire Station #4, Brookeview Pump Station, Land Application and our Public Services Compound. A 13MP plan was required and written for Public Services Compound. All staff members are trained in-house on what to do in case of a spill and how to prevent a spill. A spill response "quick reference guide" was developed for each of the sites. The City maintains spill kits, spill rags, and other necessary equipment for spill responses. A copy of the SPCCP and BMP plans are included as Appendix M. 7.6.5 Vehicular Operations By the second year of the permit term, the City must develop methods to prevent or minimize • contamination of stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment cleaning. The City is well ahead of schedule and has had such a program in place for years. The City's Fleet 61 Maintenance Division maintains 428 pieces of equipment. All cleaning operations are performed indoors, and the shop does not store any cleaning materials outside. In addition to cleaning vehicles, Fleet Maintenance's shop houses an oil room with five 240- gallon oil tanks and a 55-gallon transmission fluid tank. To refill vehicles with oil, a staff person drives the vehicle into the wash rack, which has a door leading to the oil room. 7.6.6 Waste Disposal Used oil is drained from the vehicle into a drain pan, which is then emptied into two 380 gallon waste oil drums, which are collected by Noble Oil for recycling every two months. Fleet Maintenance also collects antifreeze. They take the hose through the oil room door into the wash rack where the vehicle is filled. To catch heavy sediment, there is an oil water separator beneath the building with a volume of approximately 2,500 gallons. Effluent from the separator is discharged to the City's sewer collection system and, in turn, to the wastewater treatment plant. The shop drains are plumbed to the same water separator under the building. Following any cleaning or oil Filling, staff mops and squeegees residuals into drains, which lead to the separator. In addition, there is a 12 cubic foot sediment tank with a drainpipe 12 inches off the ground, located in the wash rack at the drain. Anything washed off the vehicles is washed into this tank, and the tank is cleaned whenever it fills with sediment. There is a motor oil recycling program for the City. Fleet Maintenance recycles its motor oil, and citizens may bring used motor oil to the site for recycling as well. The shop has filter crushers for oil filters, which are then recycled, along with used motor and transmission oils, through Noble Oil. Fleet Maintenance's fueling station is under cover. There is a drum of dry sweep at the fueling station so that in the instance of a spill at the pumps, it is easily accessible. Spoils from street maintenance operations are disposed of in either an LCID or an MSW landfill, as appropriate. 7.6.7 Annual Review of Industrial activities The City of Jacksonville currently has three sites that are defined as industrial sites; the Public Services Compound, Land Application Treatment Plant and the Nano Filtration Water Plant. The Nanofiltration plant is currently under construction and will not be completed until May 2010. Our Land Application Treatment Plant is also currently under renovations to increase our holding capacity from 6.6 mgd to 9.0 mgd by adding a new 320 million gallon holding lagoon. The City will contract with Dan O'Conner from AMEC to develop spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan and a BMP plan once the Nanofiltration Water Plant is operational as well as update the existing spill plan for the Land Treatment site. Neither of these two sites has had an annual review, instead daily monitoring of the site and its construction has occurred. The Public Services Compound houses the Cities Facilities Maintenance Division. The facilities manager, Richard Sirois walks thru the site weekly and conducts inspections monthly. The Public Service Compound did not have an incident to report. A copy of the spill plan and the inspections forms for reports are found in Appendix M. 0 62 • C. 7.6.8 Flood Management Projects Each project is reviewed on a case -by -case basis to assess the potential for water quality retrofits or water quality components. The City actively seeks to partner with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on water quality projects in the vicinity of the Base. 7.6.9 Existing Ordinances The Jacksonville City Council adopted The Phase II Stonnwater Ordinance (2009-07) on February 3, 2009 as indicated above in section 7.5.2. Section 7 covers illicit discharge identification, detection and elimination. 7.6.io. Decision Process To maintain this BMP the City will keep the SPCCP plan updated as changes occur. Copies of the plan have been distributed to the appropriate personnel at each facility and authorized emergency response agencies. All material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are current and on site. Inspections will be performed monthly and the plans will be reviewed once every 5 years. 7.6.11 Evaluation The City will evaluate the success of this minimum measure based on the monthly inspections, satisfactory resolution of any violations and the decrease of violations over time. The City will continue to develop evaluation mechanisms for the pollution prevention and good housekeeping program for municipal operations. 63 8 Threatened and Endangered Species Sturgeon City serves as a public education program to generate public interest in sturgeon and sturgeon recovery. In addition to providing habitat restoration and environmental education opportunities, Sturgeon City also fosters civic involvement, youth leadership and economic redevelopment. The City has developed brochures and flyers on sturgeon habitats and recovery. 8.i.i BMP SummaryTable Table 8 below shows the BMPs that are required for Threatened and Endangered Species as part of the City's NPDES permit. Table 8. BMP for: Threatened and Endan ered Species BMPMeasurable " Goals Com leted p Yr . Yr Yr Yr' r ,*Yr' Responsible'- x°' z ., 2 Part Formulate a public Formulate a public education program that generates public YeS2 None specified. Glenn education program that interest in sturgeon and sturgeon recovery by contacting media Hargett generates public interest in outlets, suggesting feature stories, and using existing forums for sturgeon and sturgeon educating the public (e.g., public aquaria, FWS, Partners for recovery Wildlife Program, private foundations). Articles, posters, and pamphlets should be published to increase public knowledge of shortnose sturgeon and their unique and complex life history. This information may include identifiable features of the species, listing status, range, susceptibility to incidental captures, and a number or address to report sightings or captures. The permittee shall offer to work with schools to develop and evaluate educational materials and curricula that introduce students to sturgeons, the river/estuarine environment, and the ESA. 'Revision, .2nd Annual Report; 2 Revisions, 3rd Annual Report: Change in Status from No to Yes This page intentionally left blank. 11 31 0 8.1.2 Public Education Program The City has developed an educational program that focuses on sturgeon and their recovery through habitat restoration and improved water quality. This began ten years ago with the development of the Wilson Bay Initiative in cleaning up the New River through Bioremediation. The addition of oysters; aeration units and constructed wetlands allowed for the parameters needed by sturgeon to return to their native,spawning grounds to flourish. Dissolved oxygen levels improved on the bottom allowing for a benthic community to return and thus provide the food source needed to support the sturgeon's recovery. As testament to the restoration of Wilson Bay, the old waste water treatment plant was transformed into an environmental and educational center attributed to sturgeon and named for this indigenous fish. Lake Sturgeon are housed in aquarium on site in order to utilize living specimens as teaching tools. A media campaign was conducted to obtain pictures of sturgeon caught and released in the New River by -,local fisherman in an effort to educate citizens on their return to local waters. Sturgeon City puts out quarterly newsletters with information on the River and its organisms. The.Sturgeon City Institutes are summer educational programs that focus on our natural habitats and the organisms that thrive there. Each year hundreds'of high school students are taught'about sturgeon and other endangered animals. Notebooks that contain information on sturgeon are given to each student as well as every teacher that attends one of the City's educational,Programs conducted throughout the year. To date thousands of notebooks have been distributed to help educate our local community on the importance of sturgeon. An example of one of the newsletters, the notebook inserts and informational flyers are found in Appendix O. 8.1.3 Construction sites and their impacts on Sturgeon City staff provides educational materials to construction site operators in the form of brochures. One of the brochures was adapted from the City of Wilmington and it is specific to the shortnose sturgeon. This brochure is mailed directly to the construction site operators and is also passed out at site inspection visits. This brochure can be seen in Appendix J. 8.1.4. Decision Process To maintain this BMP the City will continue to send out updated information, add new information to the Web Site and challenge our educational programs to disseminate the information through new methodologies. 8.1.5 Evaluation The City will evaluate the success of this educational program based on the number of programs conducted on sturgeon and other endangered species, the number of brochures and flyers sent out and the number of citizens touched by this effort. • 66 • • • 9 Fiscal Information 9.1 Permit Term Year-1 Annual Expenditures In the first permit year ended April 30, 2008, the City of Jacksonville spent approximately $1. million on storm water -re lated efforts. Of this amount, approximately $643,000 was directly attributable to NPDES compliance efforts and activities. For the pert -nit year ending April 30, 2009, NPDES compliance related expenditures are budgeted at $697,000, Table 9 below provides a breakdown of these amounts: Table 9. Expenditures Related to Stormwater Fund 1 Component Actual Expense Permit Yr. 1 Budgeted Expense Permit Yr. 2 Water Quality Fund Personnel Costs 124,000 179,000 Plant Materials 8,000 25,000 General Operating Costs 29,000 70,000 Professional Services 147,000 70,000 Water Quality Monitoring 10,000 10,000 Public Education 1 Outreach 31,000 32,000 Equipment 18,000 32,000 Intrafund Payback for Services 205,000 208,000 Storm Drainage Fund Water Quality Portion 71,000 71,000 (of drainange maintenance) Totals $643,000 $697,000 67 E 9.2 Permit Term Year- z Annual Expenditures In the second permit year ended April 30, 2009, the City of Jacksonville spent approximately $1 million on stormwater-related efforts. Of this amount, approximately $423,521 was directly attributable to NPDES compliance efforts and activities. For the permit year ending April 30, 2010, NPDES compliance related expenditures are budgeted at $577,962. "fable 10 below provides a breakdown of these amounts: Table 10. Expenditures Related to Stormwater Fund/Component Expenses 2008 Budgeted Expenses 2009 Water Quality Fund Personnel Costs 141,291 2og,628 General Operation Costs 42,163 91,815 Professional Services 68,547 149,088 Water Quality Monitoring 5,444 7,000 Public Education/Outreach 8,338 25,570 Equipment 18,22o 23,000 Intrafund Payback For 272,81g 271,489 Services Storm Drainage Fund Water Quality Portion 71,000 71,000 Totals $635,812 $858,590 9.3 Permit Term Year- 3 Annual Expenditures The third permit year ended April 30, 2010; the City of Jacksonville spent approximately $1.4 million on stormwater-related efforts. Of this amount, approximately $661,335 was directly attributable to NPDES compliance efforts and activities. For the permit year ending April 30, Z 2011, NPDES compliance related expenditures are budgeted at $689,493. Table 10 below a breakdown of these amounts: provides Table 10. Expenditures Related to Stormwater Fund/Component Expenses 2ao9 Budgeted Expenses 2010 Water Quality & drainage Personnel Costs 614,398 655,420 General Operation Costs 145,826 309,914 Professional Services 158,848 16,826 Water Quality Monitoring 32,000 21,000 Public Education/Outreach 25,570 34,700 Equipment i84,006 191,968 Intrafund Payback For 115,085 115,085 Services Storm Drainage Fund Water Quality Portion 75,085 75,085 Totals $1►350►818 $1►419,998 0 • 9.4 Assessment of Continued Financial Support The City of Jacksonville Staff, Manager, and Elected Officials are fully supportive of the City's ongoing compliance with every component of the NPDES permit. In 2006, the City established a stormwater utility that funds 100 percent of the NI'DES-related compliance and program costs, as well as providing funding for other stormwater costs such as capital infrastructure projects and drainage maintenance. Forecasted stormwater utility revenues will fully support NPDES-related compliance costs planned for the duration of the five-year permit tern. 69 0 io Appendices Appendix A: Handout from Stormwater Advisory Committee Meeting z City of Jacksonville Stormwater Advisory Committee Background Information PUrDOSe and Role of the SWAC Thank you so much for agreeing to serve on this important committee for the City of Jacksonville. '['his Stormwater Advisory Committee was created by Council action on February 19, 2008. The group is comprised of community members representing a broad range of interests and a cross-section of the community. The purpose of this group is to serve as citizen advisors to the City staff and the City's stormwater consultants in complying with the requirements of the City's NPDES stornnvater permit. "]'his entails providing input to staff as the City moves forward in establishing its stormwater management program. To accomplish this purpose, the group will receive technical information from City staff and the City's stormwater consultants, become knowledgeable about stormwater management issues, function as a sounding board for key project policy issues, and render opinions. Current State of Affairs As part of the Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987, the federal government requires those who discharge to navigable waters of the United States to apply for and receive a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The NPDES program was designed to regulate stormwater runoff, which can cause flooding and pollute streams, lakes, rivers, estuaries, and groundwater. The NPDES program was implemented in two phases: Phase I covered large municipalities and Phase [I covered medium-sized municipalities. Phase 11 regulations, which the City of Jacksonville is subject to, took effect in 2003. In addition to Phase II, the City is also subject to the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), a North Carolina law which enacted joint management of the coastal area between local and State governments in 1974. CAMA requires stormwater controls within the 20 coastal counties, including treatment of the first one and a half inches of rain, where contaminants are most concentrated in sediment carried by stormwater runoff. One way to adhere to these rules is to build detention ponds, a type of stormwater control structure that retains runoff from storms. While the pond controls stormwater quantity by retaining runoff, the plants around the pond absorb nutrients in the sediment, the number one water pollutant in North Carolina. Although there are alternatives to detention ponds, such as constructed wetlands, detention ponds have been popular in Jacksonville. In order to fund the activities that would be required by the Phase II permit as well as fund a number of other stormwater-related functions ofthe City, the City established a stormwater utility in 2005. This utility collects fees from properties based on their use of the stormwater system. This use of the system is measured by the amount of impervious surface on a property. Impervious surfaces are areas such as roofs and pavement that do not absorb rain water, but rather, allow rain water to run off the surface. Although required under a federal law, the NPDES permit is administered by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The City of Jacksonville applied for and received a Phase 11 permit from DENR in February 2007. The permit requires the City to undertake a number of detailed activities related to the. mitigation of stormwater impacts. These activities are grouped into six categories, called the six minimum control measures. These measures are: 71 1. Public Education and Outreach 2. Public Involvement and Participation is 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 4. Construction Site Runoff Controls 5. Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls 6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Minimum control measures 3, 4, and 5 will require some ordinance changes in Jacksonville during the coming year, to establish strong control over illegal discharges to the storm drainage system (measure 3), to ensure construction site runoff does not contaminate surface waters (measure 4), and to establish a means by which permanent runoff controls (like the detention ponds required by CAMA rules) continue to function in perpetuity. In addition to carrying out all the activities required by the permit, the City of Jacksonville must prepare an annual report detailing its progress on complying with the required activities. To assist the City in preparing this report, as well as with managing its ongoing stormwater functions, the City hired a consultant team. AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. The City is on track to comply with the first year requirements of its NPDES permit, with some minor adjustments to the stormwater program that will be undertaken during March and April of this year. However, there are a few stormwater-related areas in which there is room for improvement in Jacksonville. Specifically, the City has become concerned about the maintenance of the stormwater detention ponds mentioned above. These are privately owned and maintained ponds regulated by the State. Many of these ponds have been found to be malfunctioning and poorly maintained, and there is an Opportunity to address this issue as part of a broader stormwater management approach in the City. At the same time, the City is in the process of creating a new unified development ordinance. This ordinance will define how development occurs in the City. One goal of the new unified development ordinance is to streamline the development process. Between the unified development ordinance process, the ordinance -related NPDES requirements, the known issue with the existing detention ponds, and the goal of the City to streamline and integrate processes and procedures that relate to land development, there is a particularly good opportunity during 2008 to carefully consider how the City proceeds on stormwater and development issues. The SWAC will primarily focus on this. Administrative Information Schedule The SWAC will have at least three meetings during the next six to eight months. We will set dates for the upcoming meetings at this first meeting. Groundrules and Administration As with any group, a simple set of ground rules will make the meeting flow smoothly and help us attain our objectives. You will be asked to review, modify (if desired) and agree to this set of ground rules: L Wait to be Recognized 2. Stay on Topic 3. One Question at a Time 4. Share Time with Others 72 e • 5. No Sidebar Talk 6. Arrive on Time and Stay to the End r1 L_J • Meetings start at 5:45 pm with dinner. The discussion will start at 6:00 sharp and will end at 8:00. We will not go beyond the allotted time without your permission. You will receive a package of information approximately one week before the meeting to read and think about prior to the meeting. At each meeting, we will review the information from the mailing and will lead you through a brief discussion of the topic, alternatives, and pros and cons where appropriate. We will then ask you to give your opinions and ideas. We will not seek unanimous decisions on the topics. Instead, we are looking for consensus — an accurate representation of a cross-section of the community and to enhance the dialogue and understanding from the benefit of your experience and good ideas. Thanks again for agreeing to serve. We promise to respect your time commitment by starting on time, moving efficiently, and ending on time. We promise to fully consider your opinions in all final decision making. And we hope to have tun in the process! 73 Appendix B: Summary of Stormwater Advisory Committee Meetings 0 1-4 City of Jacksonville SWAC Meeting 1 Summary March 12, 2008 Grant Sparks, Public Services Director for the City, and Greg Meshaw, Senior Civil Engineer for the City, both gave brief introductions, thanking the committee members for their time and commitment. Mr. Sparks recognized Councilwoman Alba Williams for attending the meeting. Each of the committee members, City staff members, and others present introduced themselves. Keith Readling of AMEC Earth & Environmental began by giving the SWAC members a few minutes to read a slide showing the role of the SWAC as approved by Council: "The purpose of the Committee shall be to act as a `sounding board,' providing honest reflection, questions and suggestions to Staff. Their input will be in identifying issues of concern to those that may be affected by specific actions and programs proposed in response to the requirements of the NPDES stormwater permit; in providing feedback and advice about the direction of the proposed compliance effort; and to provide comments and advice about draft documents prepared as part of the compliance effort." Mr. Readling then gave some background information on the history of stormwater regulations at the federal, state and local levels. He explained the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program and described the City's NPDES Phase Il permit and its requirements. He also discussed the City's stormwater utility and its operations. Committee members asked clarifying questions related to the permit, and Mr. Readling or other Committee members answered those questions. Mr. Readling asked Ryan King, Land Use Planner for the City, to describe the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that is being prepared for the City. Mr. King described it briefly and the Committee discussed its relationship to stormwater. Mr. Readling then described the City's problem with detention ponds, a type of stormwater control device. Many of these ponds are not properly maintained. The ponds are permitted and inspected by the State, but the State lacks resources to enforce pond maintenance rigorously. Mr. Readling urged the SWAC members to think about these different issues that are happening at once. Mr. Readling then opened the floor for discussion. Some Committee members expressed frustration with the State's management of the detention pond maintenance. They said the State had insufficient resources to hire inspectors to perform inspections. They pointed out that other local governments, such as Wilmington, collect inspection fees from property owners and City staff inspect the ponds. Mr. Sparks offered the opinion that the State should continue to handle the enforcement of pond management, because the City may not want to pay for the inspectors needed to do the job. Dr. Diana Rashash said that the problem with letting the State handle it is that the City can be fined 74 • for not following its Phase II permit when those detention ponds malfunction. [North Carolina is only required to inspect these ponds once every 10 years. According to staff; of the 141 ponds in the City, only a handful is within compliance.] C7 The Committee members then discussed the variety of the problems with poorly maintained detention ponds and the potential costs for repairing them. The Committee members concluded that when maintenance is performed regularly, costs are much lower than when regular maintenance is ignored. Ignoring regular maintains can necessitate a major, costly repair. Brian Wheat said the retention ponds are permitted to a property owner so the City should not be bearing the cost of maintenance. The cost to the property owners will be heavy initially because the maintenance needs have been ignored for so long, but the property owners are responsible for that. Dave Newsome agreed with Mr. Wheat, saying, "Leave the responsibility to maintain [the ponds] where it belongs and that's with the user." Jim Bryan encouraged the Committee to also consider the long-term costs. It may be less expensive to spend money repairing ponds now than it would be to clean waters once they have been polluted by faulty stormwater control devices. Betty Sanders-Seavey said, "I would lean towards the City taking over it only cause then we'd be accountable. Who's going to take care of our backyards better than we are?'' Dr. Rashash asked, "When Betty said she was leaning towards the City doing it did you mean taking control from the state for making sure the ponds are in compliance or the city doing the maintenance itself?" Ms. Sanders-Seavey said, "I'm saying the regulation part." Mr. Sparks pointed out that the City cannot just take over enforcement of -pond maintenance, because doing so requires significant resources to invest in manpower and equipment. Without sufficient resources, the City would be no better able to perform inspections than the State. A committee member said if it were him, he would not want his stormwater fee paying to clean out a pond. The Committee then discussed the new State coastal stormwater regulations. The Committee agreed the rules were as yet unclear. The Committee also discussed permitting for detention ponds. Staff asked whether it would be worth it to developers to have the City do permitting. Some members of the Committee responded that it might be, but one member of the Committee suggested that the requirements would be even more strict if the City were in charge of permitting. Mr. Readling asked, "Does the group agree that if we stay in good water quality and maintain environmental quality and stay legal, which translates into people wanting to live here, then we're supportive of growth? And that making it easier for people to develop is good, all other things being equal?" The SWAC members nodded in agreement. The members also agreed that whether or not the City shifted towards more local control was a big issue. Mr. Readling moved onto discussing the logistics of the next two meetings and then closed the meeting. 75 SWAC Meeting 2 Summary August 25, 2008 The second meeting of the City of Jacksonville Stormwater Advisory Committee was held on August 25, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jacksonville City Hall, Conference Room AIB. The attendees included stakeholders; City staff, and AMEC staff. The stakeholders in attendance were: Jim Bryan Barden Lanier Danny Waller Shelley Carlisle (for Johnny Stevenson) John Parker Wimpy Wimmler Brian Jarman Sheila Pierce Brian Wheat Charles Kay, Jr. Diana Rashash Rick Kunkle I Betty Sanders-Seavey Jacksonville staff members in attendance were: Pat Donovan -Potts I Greg Meshaw Grant Sparks AM EC staff members in attendance were: Keith Readling I Trina Ozer Greg Meshaw, City Engineer, gave introductory remarks. He explained why there had been a delay between the last meeting and this one, because the City could not move forward with designing a post -construction ordinance before the General Assembly made changes to the coastal rules governing such an ordinance. Then Mr. Meshaw turned the discussion over to Keith Readling. Mr. Readling began with a review of what the S WAC had covered in its previous meeting. He reviewed the agenda for the evening, saying they would review Nl'DES briefly, the post - construction ordinance requirements, and the maintenance of detention ponds. Diana Rashash said wasn't one of the things discussed earlier that the City was interested in taking over the inspections of detention ponds? Mr. Readling said yes. He said, "We have the authority to do the enforcement action without necessarily taking over the plan review and permitting" of the ponds. Ms. Rashash asked whether one of the justifications for doing so is that if the ponds are not properly maintained, the City could be fined by the State. Mr. Readling said that is correct. John Parker asked if that was correct, and Mr. Readling reiterated that it is correct. Pat Donovan -Potts also agreed that is correct, if the water is draining to navigable waters. Mr. Meshsaw said the City has a permit that says the City is responsible for the Jacksonville watershed and if the State believes the City is not enforcing that permit, then they can argue the City is not administering the permit adequately. Mr. Parker said, "Even if the State is administering?" Mr. Meshaw and Ms. Rashash nodded their heads. Brian Wheat said "The permit is in the city's name.'' Ms. Rashash said, "The stormwater plan is for the city.'' is 76 Barden Lanier asked whether the city could turn around and sue the State. Charles Kay asked whether the ponds were currently working. Several people responded that only three or four ponds in the City are operating as they are intended to. Mr. Kay asked what kind ofmaintenance was needed on the ponds that are not functioning. Mr_ Wheat said, "They have to be maintained and they're full of sediment. It has to be periodically cleaned out. 1t depends on the volume change, how much they have to be cleaned out. It's very specific. The vegetation, such as cattails, are not supposed to be in that pond. They'll permeate the liner." Ms. Donovan -Potts said, "Your inlet and outlet structures and berm are the most important structures. Some have their slopes right, some of them the outlet is working but the inlet isn't working and vice versa." Mr. Kay asked, "Doesn't it just have to hold the water that comes off the hill?" Ms. Donovan - Potts responded, "You have to hold at least an inch of water for at least 24 hours. The plants are there to draw out nutrients." Mr. Wheat added that the water cannot be released any more slowly than 120 hours. Another SWAC member asked if there is a rule about how detention ponds are supposed to be built. Mr. Wheat said, "Oh, yes." Someone asked whether those rules were being enforced. Mr. Wheat said the State is supposed to enforce that. Mr. Readling said, "In a lot of cases it wasn't that they were built wrong, it's just like your car. You need to change the oil every once in a while. You have to dig it out every once in a while." • The SWAC discussed how vegetation in a pond can be beneficial, and agreed that some cattails (up to 20%) is okay so long as they do not form a monoculture in the pond. A SWAC member asked, "Do you think the government didn't think about what was going to happen down the line?" Mr. Wheat answered, "To be honest a lot of those detention ponds were a knee-jerk reaction to a problem and they didn't think it all the way through." Mr. Parker added, "If they are adequately maintained they'll stay the way they're supposed to." Grant Sparks pointed out that the City offers a credit on the stormwater utility fees for owners who properly maintain their ponds. He said only lour of the 160 ponds in town had applied for the credit. Mr. Parker said, "There are more engineered systems in the City than ponds, keep in mind. Sand filters, bioretention areas, rain gardens." The general mood of the SWAC was that the City should take over regulation and enforcement of 13MP maintenance. Mr. Readling then turned the conversation to the recent changes in coastal stormwater laws. He described the new law, SL 2008-21 1. The law is effective in all 20 coastal counties on October 1, 2008, except for Phase 11 municipalities, which are exempt from the law until their permits are renewed. Mr. Readling pointed out that this means Onslow County has to comply by October 1, 2008, whereas Jacksonville does not have to. The city must,construct an ordinance to comply with its current Phase II permit by 2009, but will most likely have to 77 comply with SL 2008-211 by 2012. The City could choose to comply with SL 2008-211 at any time between now and 2012. is Mr. Readling then described the current laws governing post -construction in Jacksonville. These laws require a stormwater permit for any land disturbance over the threshold oft acre and 30 foot buffers. In addition, low -density projects are defined as those with a built -upon area of 30% or less. High -density projects must control runoff from the first inch of rain. Mr. Kay asked how frequently it rains less than an inch in Jacksonville. Ms. Rashash responded she thought it was somewhere between 75 to 80%, but she had the numbers online. Mr. Parker said that developers have to deal with Phase [I rules now. Mr. Readling explained that Jacksonville is not subject to enforcing those rules because its permit allows it until the spring of 2009 to adopt an ordinance enforcing those rules. The City does not currently administer stormwater permits. The state administers those permits right now. Mr. Readling then described what the Phase I1 rules require that is different than the current rules. These include a requirement for the permittee to adopt a fecal coliform reduction program, a reduction in the built -upon area of low -density projects from 30% to 24%, and an increase in the amount of runoff that must be treated from I inch to 1.5 inches. He then went on to describe the future Phase II requirements that the City could choose to adopt in the near future or wait until 2012 to adopt. Mr. Readling said that the land disturbance threshold is lowered from 1 acre to 10,000 square feet, the buffers increase to 50 feet, and wetlands are excluded from impervious surface density calculations. Mr. Parker corrected him, pointing out that SL 2008-211 says the permit trigger is 10,000 square feet of additional built - upon area, not disturbed land acreage. SWAC members also pointed out that not all wetlands are excluded from those calculations, just coastal wetlands. Mr. Readling and Mr. Sparks asked the SWAC members to make a note of those corrections in their handouts. Mr. Readling said, "So what do we do? Do we go ahead and codify SL 2008-211? Or do we just codify phase II? The latter might encourage development in Jacksonville, and reduce the administrative burden on permitting. And lastly, would it be better for the environment to get all the ponds working right rather than to spend money on something else. So what do folks think?" Mr. Wheat said, "The idea behind these rules is to improve water quality and you can tell me all you want to about costing you money, but it's gonna cost you more money when it's all contaminated." Ms. Rashash asked Jim Bryan, from Onslow County Planning and Development, what the County is doing. SWAC members said the County does not have a Phase 11 permit and therefore does not have this choice; the State will implement SL 2008-211 in its jurisdiction. Danny Waller asked, "When you say it's going to put an administrative burden on the City, how much burden? An extra 20 people?" Mr. Readling said no, and, "We don't know for sure, but it's way less than 20 people." He said he discussed with City staff earlier in the day the question 78 of if the city actually took over plan review and permitting for BMPs, how much human resource power would be needed. lie said they are trying to learn the answer to that question. Ms. Rashash asked how much of the administration the State would do if the City implemented the rules of SL 2008-211. Mr. Readling said he didn't know. Mr. Meshaw said, "The Universal Stormwater Management Program {USMP} route used to be an available route for the City. Under USMP, the state would handle plan review and permitting. In terms of enforcing, [the State said,] we'll do it, but we're not hiring more people." Ms. Rashash said, "But that really influences what the group's decision is." Ms. Rashash said, `This is the first time I've seen it where a law says you can operate under laws less strict than the State rules." Mr. Meshaw said, "As an engineer, I hate enforcing plans that are reviewed and accepted by another an agency. I think that could possibly be a recipe for disaster or consternation." Mr. Parker said, "It seems this is designed to force the City to take over the program. Why wouldn't You control your own destiny from the outset?" Mr. Meshaw agreed. Mr. Bryan said, "What about doing it right the first time? So we don't have to come back and do it again in three years. My question is it seems like the two biggest things are the 50 foot buffer and the wetlands exclusion. 1 don't know how many wetlands there are in the City." SWAC members said there are not many coastal wetlands within City limits. . Mr. Readling said that the change in the threshold would affect a lot of smaller, commercial properties. Fie asked how the 50 foot buffer would affect development. Ms. Carlisle said it depends on the site and how long the stream channel on the site is. Another SWAC member said, "I very rarely have a problem with that." Mr. Parker said, "You can disturb those buffers so long as you go back in and revegetate. There's always going to be those sites were 30' feet is a real problem." Ms. Carlisle said it is particularly difficult with redevelopment sites. Mr. Readling said the City Manager had expressed interest in redeveloping sites. He asked what the City should do to encourage redevelopment. A SWAC member said to encourage redevelopment, the City should not accept the 2012 rules. There was general agreement among SWAC members. Ms. Carlisle said, "As someone who goes and gets permits, I have an unease with the Stale giving me my permit and then the City enforcing it. That is a lot for the City to take over. Why make your job twice as hard and go into a battle with people who want to develop'? You're taking something that's not going to be easy and then climbing a mountain with it [if you codify the rules of SL 2008-21 1]." Mr. Readling said; "You're saying if we're going to review, permit and enforce, that's hard enough?" and Ms. Carlisle responded, "Right." Mr. Parker said that a lot of ponds are out of sight, out of mind, and suggested that i17someone required BMP owners to keep their maintenance records, they would know more about their BMPs. Ms. Carlisle said BMP owners should submit an annual maintenance report. Mr. Readling said the City has the authority to do that right now. 79 Mr. Wheat said, "One of the reasons we're here right now is because the rules made 20 years ago were not enforced. If the rules were enforced, we might not have been faced with this decision right now." The SWAC discussed providing education to BMP owners. They agreed giving owners information in utility bills would be more effective than requiring owners to come to a long education class. Mr. Wheat said, "The key is not to beat them out over the detention pond, it's to help them fix it." Mr, Parker said; `'People have to understand it's more economical to maintain them as they go rather than to wait five years." Mr. Readling summarized the thoughts of the group: "We need to start looking at the devices and getting the people who own the devices to get them working right. We don't need to lead with fines and penalties, but with help and information. People who have these ponds didn't build them or get the permit, even if we start out with a light touch, heavy on education, even with a super light touch we'd be ahead of'where we are in no time flat. I think we could craft a piece of policy that would do that." Mr. Meshaw said, "I hate the idea of enforcing something I didn't permit." Several people said, "I agree." Mr. Readling said, "Do we want to take that step?" Mr. Waller responded, "You're talking about taking my existing permit?" Mr. Readling said, "No, the next time a new thing is built in Jacksonville; you'd go to Jacksonville rather than the State office in Wilmington to have it permitted. We would inspect, enforce, and begin to permit for new things. We'll run the numbers to make sure we'd do that without flopping. Then really the only other piece to that is which of these columns. Do some folks think we ought to start in the third column [SL 2008- 211 ]?- People shook their heads no. Mr. Meshaw pointed out that the City is not automatically drawn into SL 2008-21 1 in 2012. Rather, the State has the option to put the rules of SL 2008-211 in the City's next permit when it is renewed. There was general agreement that the State would probably do so. Mr. Meshaw asked what SWAC members thought about the wetlands clause. Mr. Parker answered that it depends on who's reviewing the plan. "They've been taking wetlands out of gross area for ever. They've been allowing us some magical distance depth of lots. Some people say you can't have any. There is a huge difference in the way they are in practice enforcing the wetlands." A SWAC member said, "I think we should hold out as long as we can and in the meantime the City should figure out a way to capitalize on that. Mr. Readling said, "More folks are talking about let's do Phase II than the new rules." Mr. Wheat said, "Oh, absolutely." 0 011 • Mr. Readling then discussed logistics and the next few meetings. He said he thinks the next meeting will be in October. Mr. Kay said, "Is there any way that the next time we meet the city could invite a couple people who [perform maintenance on detention ponds] so they could explain what they do?"" Other SWAC members said it depends on the type and condition of the pond. Mr. Sparks suggested the City could do that, and Ms. Donovan -Potts suggested they could simply prepare written estimates for SWAC members to review. Mr. Readling said to let staff put their heads together and discuss what they could come up with between now and the next meeting. Mr. Readling asked if there were any other comments, and the SWAC members had none. SWAC Meeting 3 Summary October 27, 2008 The third meeting of the City of Jacksonville Stormwater Advisory Committee was held on October 27, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jacksonville City Hall, Conf-erence Room A/B. The attendees included stakeholders, City staff, and AMEC staff. The stakeholders in attendance were: Jim Bryan John Parker Wimpy Wimmler Shelley Carlisle (for Johnny Stevenson) Sheila Pierce Brian Wheat Brian Jarman Diana Rashash Jacksonville staff members in attendance were: Pat Donovan -Potts Greg Meshaw I Grant Sparks AMEC staff members in attendance were: Keith Readling Trina Ozer Greg thanked everyone for coming. He said that the group might recall at the last meeting the discussion focused on the City's options for administering the stormwater program based on State law. fie said that what the group decided at the last meeting was that the City should follow SL 2006-246. He said since the last meeting, AMEC pulled together an ordinance and City and AMEC staffs have met once or twice to discuss it, and that those discussions are ongoing. Keith Readling began by reviewing the administration and procedures section of the draft ordinance. When we get into the standards, that's where we describe the BMP standards, low - and high -density standards, and onsite wastewater standards. What we heard at the second meeting was that the SWAC recommended developing an ordinance that complies with the City's current permit. He said the City Manager feels the same way. Mr. Readling continued to say one of the issues that is still being discussed are standards for onsite wastewater systems. Session Law 2006-246 requires the City to implement an oversight Oprogram to ensure proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. 91 Dr. Rashash said that Onslow County is working on a septic system database, repair and information program. She said it will help anyone who comes to the Health Department get their septic system fixed, and depending on their income they may be able to get financial assistance. She said the program is not yet active but the County is hoping to get it off the ground around the beginning of the New Year. Dr. Rashash said it is "not a maintenance program per se, but a step closer towards one." A committee member asked how the City could perform annual inspections and get recorded operation and maintenance agreements for onsite wastewater systems. Dr. Rashash said that the owners of some types of complex systems are required to have them inspected twice a year, but for most, there is no inspection requirement and the County does not have the manpower to inspect them all. Mr. Readling pointed out that there is no reliable number for how many onsite wastewater systems exist in the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The committee members discussed whether the ordinance applied to the ETJ. SL 2006-246 says the ordinance should apply to the City and its planning jurisdiction, which is the ETJ. John Parker said, "Maybe the erosion control should be extended into there as well." Mr. Meshaw responded, "That would be -logical." Mr. Parker said, "It seems like that would be very consistent. Brian, what do you think?" Brian Jarman answered, "Definitely, isn't that the purpose of the UDOT' Grant Sparks agreed the purpose of the UDO is to bring consistency to City code. Dr. Rashash said, "To put Jim on the spot, the County's looking at the State still being the implementing arm for this, which would mean the City and the County wouldn't have an agreement." Jim Bryan said the County is looking into the State continuing to run its program. Mr. Meshaw said, "It's our understanding that the only way the State will do this is if you do USMP" The committee had a brief discussion on the Universal Stormwater Management Program (USMP), which is an optional program for local governments to establish stormwater standards that are consistent with other local governments in the USMP. The standards are stricter in some ways than those of SL 2006-246. The State has offered to process permits for those programs in the USMP, but only with a long-term goal of having the local government take over permitting from the State. A committee member asked if the City adopted the USMP, whether the State stormwater rules that apply to the City would still change in 2012. Mr. Meshaw answered that the USMP was supposed to apply for eternity, however, Mr. Readling pointed out that the General Assembly could write a new law overriding the USMP at any time. The discussion moved back to onsite wastewater systems and whether the committee liked the clause requiring owners of onsite wastewater systems to submit annual inspection reports and have a recorded operation and maintenance agreement. Dr. Rashash suggested the City talk to the Onslow County Health Department. A committee member asked if there are any onsite wastewater systems within the City or just in its ETJ. Mr. Sparks clarified that there are some onsite wastewater systems within the corporate limits of the City, if they were grandfathered in under a forced annexation. Mr. Readling said the majority would be in the ETJ. Dr. Rashash pointed out that based on a law that passed in January, anyone who inspects an onsite wastewater system has to have a state certification to do so. Thus, there is a pool of 82 a . professional inspectors out there. A committee member asked who pays for the inspection, and another committee member answered that the homeowner pays for it. Shelley Carlisle said changing the language to say the person performing the inspection has to be certified to perform such an inspection, similar to the language in the ordinance referring to certifying 13MPs. Mr. Meshaw said, "We struggled with do we require each individual homeowner to do an annual BMP inspection when it's a single family home on an acre lot. Are we really gonna do that?" Brian Wheat asked, "Flow would you verify that it's being done? There's no way to create an enforceable process with this verbiage." Dr. Rashash said, "It's enforceable if the report goes to the Health Department because it comes back saying there's a problem with the system." Mr. Wheat said, "That's fine in the county, I'm talking in the city. "there needs to be a mechanism in place to make sure it happens. - Mr, Readling said, "Minimally our program needs to coordinate with Onslow County Health Department and leave that process comfortable that they're managing onsite wastewater in a way that doesn't jeopardize our permit. It doesn't have to be this language." Mr. Wheat said, "The offsite systems are of a greater concern. They have a higher potential for failure and pollution than the onsite systems. I would like to see something in here that addresses the offsite systems." Mr. Readling said the intent of the language in the ordinance was to include offsite systems. Mr. Meshaw reminded everyone that onsite wastewater systems management is a component of the City's Phase II permit. Fle said the permit "doesn't say that we have to make them provide Lis with inspection forms. It requires we do something to mitigate the effects of these systems." Mr. Wheat said, "One of the things I hate to see us do is something you can't enforce and police." Mr. Readling asked, "Does anyone in here think we should adopt the language in yellow? It sounds like the mood is, that might be an overreach, and step one is talk to the County Health Department. After that, figure out how to meet our regulatory requirement, and you could step it up later." Mr. Parker said, "One other thing I wanted to add - we haven't heard from those people that you're going to force to pay. That it's an additional financial burden." Dr. Rashash added that she is on the North Carolina On -site Wastewater Contractors and Inspectors Certification Board until July of 2009. Mr. Readling moved the conversation to the topic of BMP maintenance. He said the current version of the draft ordinance includes special requirements for homeowners' associations, such as an escrow account to fund maintenance and repairs. The committee discussed how the escrow account would work, and the fact that the FIOA would have to ask the City for permission to spend money out of the escrow account. Committee members suggested that would be too convoluted and that fIOAs might not maintain ponds because of such a rule. Ms. Carlisle asked, "Since I'm tied into the permit, as the developer, why do I have to pay into the fund?" Mr. Readling said, "The only thing I've heard is if the builder doesn't put any money into the escrow account, then the day it's turned over to the HOA, there is no money in the aescrow account." Ms. Carlisle said that would not be the case because homeowners pay FIOA 83 dues when they buy houses. She said any good developer should sign the permit over to the HOA. 40 Mr. Sparks said that because thepopulation of Jacksonville is particularly transient, HOAs frequently dissolve. Ms. Carlisle said, "I see both sides of it, I really do." Mr. Sparks said, "And that's why technically maybe the City is going to have to take over all of these ponds," Mr. Wheat said, "I don't see that happening. 1 think the enforcement arm would keep that clean." Mr. Parker said, "I agree with you, Grant, that when all this is over, the City's going to own it, just like the sewer system. Eventually that is the only real reliable way to make it work. It may not start out that way." The committee discussed whether government should be responsible for stormwater BMPs. A committee member said that in some places, BMP maintenance is turned over to the county after a while. Mr. Readling said, "There are places in North Carolina that are starting to do that." Fie used Charlotte as an example. He said, "They get $45 million dollars a year in stormwater utility fees, they have 65 people in the stormwater department and they've been working for three years to calculate the fiscal impact of taking over stormwater BMPs. What's stopping people is not knowing how much it will cost. Right now we have all these BMPs that aren't working in Jacksonville, and we still get out of bed and go to work, but the day the City takes it over, you'd have people calling about that. I just don't think we're ready yet." Mr. Sparks said that in order to pay for the City to maintain BMPs on behalf of owners, the stormwater utility fee would have to be increased. Mr. Readling said, "Let me ask you this, if we're not going to take over all the BMPs this fiscal year at least, we don't have to deal with the FIOAs in a different way on the operation and maintenance agreement than we do for other development. Every community that we talk to struggles with how to handle it. And when you talk to them about what the), do, they'll tell you what they do and then they'll tell you what they don't like about it." He described the City of Raleigh's program. He said Raleigh has some issues with the way their program operates, but that they think it is better than it was before they required a replacement account for HOA-owned BMPs. Mr. Readling also described the performance security clause. Mr. Parker said, "While you're there on the bonding tell me why 1 need to give you $125,000 bond for that $100,000 BMP before I get the approval. Sometimes we need approvals to move to other parts of the project and a project never gets built. Why would you even bond if it's part of a subdivision?" Ms. Carlisle said that requiring it before the stormwater permit is issued is a problem because you don't know if it will ever be approved. Mr. Parker said requiring it before the building permit would work, and definitely before the certificate of occupancy. Mr. Meshaw agreed that it should be before the building permit is issued. The committee agreed to insert the word '`building" before permit on page 28 of the draft ordinance. Mr. Meshaw asked if an HOA can get a bond, a letter of credit, or other type of surety, and Ms. Carlisle responded that it was very unlikely. A committee member asked what a sinking fund is and Mr. Readling described it, saying, "The fund can sink in value over a long period but will never go negative." Mr. Parker asked who determines the initial construction cost to calculate the amount put into the escrow account, and Mr. Readling said someone at the City would have to do that. 84 Dr. Rashash asked ifthe sentence that says the City must consent to expenditures of funds in the escrow account could be deleted. Mr. Readling said, "We're attempting to figure out a way that they don't, the first time the private roads need paving, that they don't drain that stormwater account." Dr. Rashash suggested setting a minimum percentage below which the HOA would not need the City's permission to spend funds. Sheila Pierce asked whether the escrow account provision was "stepping into their property rights." Mr. Readling said the escrow account language had "evolved from the idea that HOAs don't have money to maintain BMPs when it's needed." Mr. Parker said, "I think overall it will be cheaper to pay a stormwater utility fee than to pay an FIOA that is not in the business of managing stormwater BMPs.'' Ms. Pierce said; `'Somehow I see the staff hours to monitor and babysit these things as great as just ignoring it.'' Mr. Readling said, "Either get rid of the part where the HOA has to get permission to spend money or set a threshold?" Mr. Wheat said, "I'd sure rather see a threshold than carte blanche." Mr. Readling said, "It would not be hard to stipulate a threshold that would acknowledge the difference in BMPs." Committee members suggested that perhaps the ordinance should just state the HOAs' responsibility to maintain the BMPs. Some asked what the penalty would be for HOAs that did not maintain a BMP. Mr. Readling said, `'That was a significant discussion point with the City Attorney. If you don't do it right, does the city have lien rights to lien the single family lots in the subdivision." Mr. Meshaw said John Carter; the City Attorney, "tended to think lie could, and my response was, `Yeah, right.'" Ms. Pierce said there are other legal actions you can take against the FIOA "that bleed down to all the homeowners." Mr. Readling said, "Everyone thinks the way it is right now is extremely complicated and an administrative nightmare: Everyone thinks HOAs should be treated differently, but not exactly the way it's written." Mr. Wheat added, "You just have to put a lot of teeth in it." Mr. Sparks said, "1 think the easiest way to do this is to have a stormwater utility run by the City." Mr. Parker responded, "Now? In the beginning?" Dr. Rashash said that it's not just stormwater ponds that are 13MPs, rain gardens and other small controls are also included. Mr. Meshaw said, "The simple thing to do is to have a requirement that FIOAs once a year by a certain date have to report and give an address. That way we can keep track of them." A committee member suggested giving HOAs guidelines as to how you should save up to make sure you have sufficient money. A committee member said, "They have to pay their taxes. Nobody tells them how to save money to do that." Pat Donovan -Potts said that between a common area and a BMP, the HOA would prefer to pay for the common area because they all use features like the community pool, but the individuals don't care about the detention pond. Ms. Carlisle said, "It's a responsibility if they sign off onto their covenant." Mr. Meshaw said, "What if under this HOA we left it a little nebulous. If the HOA annually reports to officers the amount of funds they have set aside for maintenance. The City shall have the discretion to judge that but not put any real numbers to it." Mr. Wheat asked, "And then what are you going to do?'' Mr. Meshaw agreed enforcement is an issue. Ms. Pierce said, "Everything's got to be grandfathered from whatever day we put this into effect. Every piece of land has an owner. So they're now going to have to come into compliance, are 85 they not?" Mr. Readling said, "Things built the day after this ordinance is passed have to do these things." 0 Ms. Carlisle said; "While we're still kind of on maintenance, on the annual inspection report, in addition to having whoever does sign the report; the permittee needs to sign the report." Mr. Readling concurred. Mr. Readling said, "How many people in here have comments that haven't been talked about?" Some committee members raised their hands. Mr. Readling said he wanted committee members to give staff those comments. Committee members suggested it was better to meet as a group. The committee agreed to a fourth meeting, combined with a City of'Jacksonville Operational Leadership Team meeting, on Monday, November 10"' at 4 p.m. SWAC Meeting 4 Summary November 18, 2008 The fourth meeting of the City of Jacksonville Stormwater Advisory Committee was held on November 18, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Jacksonville City Hall, Conference Room A/B. The attendees included stakeholders, City staff, and AMEC staff. The stakeholders in attendance were: Jim Bryan Charles Kay Betty Sanders Seavey Shelley Carlisle (for Johnny Stevenson) Sheila Pierce Brian Wheat Jon Harrison Diana Rashash Jacksonville staff members in attendance were: Pat Donovan -Potts Glenn Hargett Greg Meshaw Grant Sparks AMEC staff members in attendance were: Keith Readling I Trina Ozer Greg Meshaw made introductory remarks and said that during the last meeting the SWAC got hung up on the special requirement for homeowners' associations. He said the Operational Leadership Team (OLT) met earlier that day and had a discussion similar to what is planned for tonight. Keith Readling apologized for having to reschedule the meeting due to his illness last week. He also said that although John Parker was unable to attend tonight's meeting, he had passed some comments on the ordinance to the SWAC via Pat Donovan -Potts, and that Mr. Readling would share those comments during the meeting. Diana Rashash asked where the SWAC left off with onsite wastewater being an illicit discharge. Mr. Readling said it was one of the things John Parker brought up, and he said that with so many other things to get right, we should concentrate on things we have to do right now. Trina Ozer said that the decision based on the last SWAC meeting was to delete paragraph 1 under Onsite Wastewater (p. 24) but keep paragraph 2. Mr. Readling reviewed the changes that were made after Meeting 3. Shelley Carlisle referred to page 13, and asked what is "material change" and if it could be defined in the definitions section. Mr. Readling agreed to add that to the definitions. 86 • On the review process, Ms. Carlisle said there are requirements and submittal deadlines for the permtttee, but it would be nice if there was a timeframe for the City to complete the review. Mr. Meshaw said he understands that desire, and "it's up to us to try and figure out what that timeframe is and my gut says 30 days." Mr. Meshaw said he doesn't have a problem with that. The last time he did one he paid something like $4000 and he went through the process right in front of them, and then you had 2 days to address the comments and get it back to them. Ms. Carlisle said in order to get the permit within 30 days, it's a significant cost. Mr. Meshaw said the last couple he had done through the express permitting program, and everyone went that route and they overloaded the system and it took two months to get an appointment. Mr. Readling said, "I think the punch line there is 30 or 60 days wouldn't be disappointing to anyone." Ms. Carlisle said such a timeframe is helpful to avoid projects slipping through the cracks. She said, "It's frustrating to get your comments back, you respond to those comments, and they respond on things that were in the first set of plans and it's like they use it as a delay tactic. And I don't know if there's any way to avoid that." Mr. Meshaw said, "I don't think we're going to control that in an ordinance, which is just an internal control that we will have to have. And if we start it, call us to the mat." Ms. Carlisle said, "I'm not saying that you would." Mr. Readling described some of the options related to special requirements for HOAs. The wild card was the City takes over maintenance. Mr. Readling said his sense was that that might be a good idea one day, but the City is not there yet. He said that there are a lot of unanswered questions about that. Dr. Rashash said there are different kinds of BMPs besides ponds that would also have to be maintained in such a program. Brian Wheat said, "The enforcement side of it is a whole lot more important than anything else. We have 140-some ponds and only three of them work. Without enforcement, we're going to continue to grow worse, instead of better. We're just whistling up a rope. When you drive around this toxin and look at the mess that we have because there is no enforcement from the State, you can't think about building a new maintenance crew, you can't even keep up with streets." Mr. Readling said, "I think that's pretty consistent with some discussion we had with staff earlier today. This is a lot for council to swallow, and I don't think we're on a time schedule to have the City figure out how the City starts BMP maintenance." Dr. Rashash said there's a whole lot of sentiment against increasing the size of government. Ms. Carlisle said the bigger issue to her is how to get fiends if the FIOA dissolves. She said, "When the developer finishes his responsibilities, he signs the amenities over to the FIOA. And then the HOA is a legally responsible party like anyone else. Why can't you do the same thing to an FIOAT' Sheila Pierce said, "I don't know to what extent you can dissolve yourself? You don't get to go there." Ms. Carlisle said, "It can be done as part of your deed." Ms. Pierce said, "There's a lot of responsibility in being part of an HOA that some people don't understand.'' Ms. Carlisle said, "It has to be in the HOA covenants and bylaws, that they pay for that. It's tied in with the deed." Ms. Pierce said she had requested maintenance agreements from various local governments, and got responses from Raleigh and Chapel Hill. She said, "Everyone does it a little different. The question is whether you can enact a lien against the FIOA and the answer is no. That's what the developer signs to allow them to create a lien. There's no statute that allows the City to enact a lien." Mr. Meshaw said, "That's what we talked about in the OLT today, in order to give us teeth for enforcement." Mr. Readling asked about the timing of when HOAs are formed, and Ms. Pierce said, "Everyone has their own schedule in terms of when the developer hands over the FIOA." 87 Mr. Readling said, "I think those are pretty good points. I don't necessarily have to go through all of the different options [described in the handout about HOA requirements]. Basically, 10 everybody's doing something very slightly different. We've got one error in here, we describe Knightdale and Winston-Salem as similar to Jacksonville, and that's untrue. It's this second group that is similar to what's in our draft ordinance for Jacksonville. Knightdale and Winston have it set up as one-third developer contribution and two-thirds HOA." Ms. Carlisle said the only one she has a huge issue with is the escrow account funded solely by the developer. She said, `'You're looking at six figures and one of the issues with housing in Jacksonville is housing that's affordable. You're never going to find houses for $150,000. The homeowner is going to pay for that. I think that's counterproductive." Glenn Hargett asked about the other side of that, who will pay for the maintenance if the homeowners and developer do not? Ms. Carlisle said the homeowners, and Ms. Peirce said, "Pay as you go." Mr. Hargett, "What happens when the HOA fails?" Ms. Carlisle said, "That's what we don't know how to handle." Mr. Readling said, "It would be good to know that the HOA is keeping a fund that's dedicated towards maintenance of BMPs. There ought to be a separate account for BMP maintenance. There'd be a fund that was only for stormwater controls. Have them send the City a copy of' their expenditures." Mr. Meshaw discussed having the developer kick in some of the funding. Ms. Carlisle said, "I don't disagree 100 percent with the developer putting a piece in. But at the same time, that developer's not going to hand over that HOA until a certain number of lots are sold. He has collected dues on all of those lots at that time." Mr. Readling said, "Here's how it plays out. On day one, I'm going to post a performance bond, then I'm going to build stormwater controls, and then typically right after that the performance bond is going to be closed out. The way it's written right now we can control the low spot by extending the date on the performance bond; or something else. The mood of staff was that we shouldn't completely disregard this out of hand, there is a reason it's the model ordinance, it's probably the most common approach that people have taken. Our low spot right now would be 15% of construction costs." Ms. Carlisle said the performance bond is going to be well above that full amount. Mr. Readling asked, "What do you think about our low spot is 15% if the performance bond stayed in force until the developer existed leadership of the HOAT' Ms. Carlisle said, "That makes sense because that is the time when a developer is going to sign it over to the HOA." Mr. Readling said, "Conceivably that's a logical moment to close the performance bond." He asked for clarification about when the developer exits the HOA. Ms. Pierce said, "Typically they want control as long as their property value interests are maintained. They've been collecting money for a year, they won't turn it over till it's 100 percent." Mr. Readling said, so it could be structured so that the performance bond clears out when the developer is no longer leading the 140A or when the escrow account reaches [a given percent], whichever is first." Ms. Pierce said there should be a requirement for HOAs to report the fund balance. Mr. Readling said that he had talked to the stormwater manager at the City of Wilmington, and based on their experiences in the past few years, they intend to stipulate that the City would inspect BMPs right before the developer exited the HOA, because they'd seen several situations where they inspected the BMP and it was already failing. Ms. Pierce suggested tying that requirement into the performance bond, such as a statement that the BMP has to be operational according to the as -built plans and the permits. Dr. Rashash said, "That's what the Waterford is 88 O folks did and DWQ met out there with them, and they found inconsistencies with their plans." Ms. Pierce stated that an as -built plan should be required long before the HOA gets in there. Mr. Meshaw said that he has trouble with the language regarding the installation performance security. He said, "it infers that the performance security is for installation and maintenance and then in some places it says its performance only." Mr. Readling said that there is a required operation and maintenance agreement. Mr. Wheat said the City's going to have to come up with something in addition to that to ensure that the funding is maintained. Mr. Readling said John Parker suggested that we add a requirement to ask how much money has been spent on maintenance in the prior period. He asked the group if there were any other thoughts on the HOA requirement. Ms. Pierce said, "I assume there is provision in there for escalation of that value." Mr. Readling said that had occurred to him as well but there's nothing in the ordinance yet. Mr. Readling laid out the future process for passing the ordinance. "We're going to do a council briefing December 9th, And Greg and I believe that this is going to be about our progress on the post -construction ordinance and our progress on grappling with the City taking over the plan review, permitting and inspections on new ponds after this ordinance is in place." Mr. Readling also explained the process for having a first and possibly second read for Council. Ms. Carlisle asked about meeting a required percentage on infiltration for pervious pavers. Mr. Meshaw said for pervious pavers they would refer to the State Design Manual supplemented by the City's own design manual. Ms. Pierce asked if the current BMPs are _jeopardizing the City's NI'DES permit. Mr. Readling said, "Yes, they may be jeopardizing our permit status and it may be hard to know how dire that is." Mr. Meshaw said, "This ordinance doesn't provide a vehicle for bringing them in line." Mr. Readling said, "The group had kicked around that we could define a malfunctioning BMP as an illicit discharge. Right now it feels like the State wouldn't go for that." Mr. Meshaw said, "AM EC will put together another draft and get it out to everyone by January 19th." 89 �ppendix C: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Form Illicit Discharge Field Reporting Form Dcala Collection Form Date: Time: GPS Time since Last Rain: Quantity of Last Rain: Inspection team: Site Description: (Location and Narrative Description -include owner name, address, number) Type of Discharge or Spill: Grease Sewage Pool Trash Other_ Type of Structure Spill occurred from: Open Channel Manhole Outlall Stormdrain Ditch Other_ Type of Structure spill is flowing "to": Open Channel Manhole Outf'all Stormdrain Ditch Other_ Dominant Watershed Land Uses: Industrial Commercial Residential Unknown Other Estimated Volume of Discharge or Spill: Was Flow Observed? Yes_ No Was Laboratory Sample Collected? Yes_ No_ Vas Photo taken? Yes No Odor: None Musty Sewage Rotten Eggs Sour Milk Other Color: None Red Yellow Brown Green Grey Other Clarity: Clear Cloudy Opaque Flontables: None Oily Sheen Garbage/sewage Other Deposits/Stains: None Sediments Oily Other Vegetation Conditions: None Normal Excessive Inhibited Structural Condition: Normal Concrete Cracking Metal Corrosion Other Biological: Mosquito Lar��ae Bacterial/Algae Other Comments/ recommendations: Action Taken: Data Sheet Filled Out By: (Signature) Second Inspection Name: Date: Location: Owner Name, Address and Phone number: Results of Samples Taken: Was Photo Taken? Yes No Was flow still observed? Yes_ No Were actions taken on initial visit followed: Yes No Explain: Date: Contact Phone Number: Original Date of Discharge: Any further Actions required? Yes No List Actions: Comments: Data Sheet Filled Out By: (Signature) Date: 90 • • Appendix D: Example Notice of Violation from IDDE inspection CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Public Services Department cc Notice of Violation Certified and Regular Mail January 7, 2008 Mr. Jacksonville, NC 28540-7417 Dear Mr. The City of Jacksonville's Water Quality Division performed a second site visit concerning the dumpster leaking grease on the side of your restaurant, You may recall Iron your conversation with our technician, as well as the first certified letter addressed to you and signed by you on December 29 2007, that grease was leaking through rusted holes at various places along the bottom of the dumpster. The grease was observed to be moving through the®Shopping Center parking lot and then into a City Storm drain. It was our understanding from your original conversation with Ms® in December that you were going to contact Waste Industries soon after her visit to have the old dumpster removed and replaced with a new one so as to abate the impact described above. We were also led to believe that you were going to discontinue dumping grease into the dumpster and only place it in the designated grease trap container. We contacted Waste Industries on Friday, January 4"' only to learn that you have not contacted them for a new dumpster as you had indicated, and you are still dumping grease into the leaking dumpster which, in turn, is continuing to enter the City's storm drain. These conditions are documented by the attached photos which were taken during the site visit. Be advised that the discharge of grease and food products into the aforementioned storm drain, catch basin or natural outlet is of particular concern because this is a direct violation of the City's General Nuisances Ordinance and our Solid Waste Collection Policies, based upon the following: • City Municipal Code Section 14-1. "Nuisances". (4) Any condition which: Unlcnifiully interferes ivith, obstructs or tends to obstruct or renders dangerous for passage cmv public or private .street, highway, sidewalk, stream, clitch, or drainage. • City Municipal Code Section 14-11. "Illustrative enumeration". (7) The pollution of ally public well or cistern, stream, lake, corral or body of water by sewage, cleacl animals, creamery, industrial wastes or other substances. • Solid Waste Collection Policies, Section 1.9b. The duunpsler mast be maintained in a reasonable cleats condition and rrriusi he kept free of defacing marks, rust, crud scfety hcrzcrrcls. Lids for these containers must he kept in working order to prevent trash and garbage f tom blowing out. The immediate area Hurst he kept free of refuse and litter and the (lumpster used for the refuse must he regularly washed in a location draining into a sanitary sewer. 91 Mr. S January 7, 2008 Page 2 Please also be aware that such discharges are subject to a CIVIL PENALTY as follows: City Municipal Code Section 14.47. (a) A violator who fails to abate a nuisance ill the time specified shall be subject io a civil penalty of fifty dollars (S 0, 00). No penalty shall be assessed until the person alleged to he in violation has been notified of the violation by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service. (b) For each clay the violation is not corrected, the violator will he guilty of a new and separate offense and subject io ctciclitiotial civil penalties. In addition to the above described penalty and damages, the city may recoi er atiorney's fees, court costs and other e_rpenses of the enforcement litigation. There are perhaps mitigating factors which may lead to the existing condition on the property, however, the City has an obligation to ensure the health and welfare of its citizens and to protect the quality of our water resources. Therefore, the City officially requests that you correct this situation as soon as possible by fixing the leaking dumpster or replacing it and cleaning up the area. is The City's Water Quality Division will be returning to the site of the illicit discharge in ten (10) days from the date of this notice or shortly thereafter, to determine if the potential violation continues to exist and if any further action will be required. 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O ��♦ i��.�d, x�;.3?� \Z'�H' •5��'�61�k� `<e. `} �t r _ � r,}� ma`s �,` �- -}' �i �" �• - `a } r r y c �°i w' .� rv'7�.�(�xs'� � � r.s•:� h- �..t ��f�:�j" ; �3ix s .rr �, r�' t' � 1—mil _ v .'i ' t;•. - � - l t , .x �• ia,�pj� ;l �7 L- }A`f� ij `�i• ��•� - '��, � 4 .i � y'� l✓ 1 fS ` "y p t�•SK'i } � . ti'r ,y"j,-y�-�'' � �i�-•TS _ .. .,. _! -. r. i. - t. _.-ate :_7ti... :. -.. _�k:iW '' �'- -__ �RL� L�. AN. Appendix F: COJ Drainage Maintenance Policy Is CITY OF .IACKSONVILLE DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE POLICY Certain ditches and streams in the City of Jacksonville carry stormwater that has drained from City -maintained streets. It is the policy of the City of Jacksonville to ensure that the flow of water in these ditches/streams is maintained. Therefore: CITY RESPONSIBILITIES: A. City forces will perform the operations necessary to remove obstructions from ditches or creeks that area blocking the flow of stormwater that is coming from a City -maintained street. B. City forces will perform only the clearing that is necessary in the drainageway itself to insure the proper flow of stormwater. Drainage crews will not clear brush or high grass along the ditch banks. The crew may clear that portion of vegetation that is directly blocking the flow of stormwater in the ditch or creek, Vegetative growth retardants will be used where appropriate. C. A monthly schedule of ditches to be worked will be established. Also ditches will be worked as complaints are received or as problem areas area found and the work can be scheduled. Emergencies will be handled as soon as possible. D. City forces are not authorized to perform work in ditches or drainage ways that do not carry stormwater from city -maintained streets or city property. PROPERTY OWNER RE, SPONSIBI E. In areas having front swales, the property owner is responsible for keeping the swales in the condition he/she wishes it maintained. City forces will ensure the flow of stormwater in those roadside ditches. F. Easement areas remain the property of individual property owners. While the City ensures the flow of stormwater in the ditches in those easements, it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the remainder of the easement in whatever manner he/she desires (Section 23/7, Jacksonville City Code). This includes brush and high grass along ditch banks. These easements may not be tilled in nor may anything be placed in them to impede the flow of water (North Carolina General Statute 77-14). r� 94 Appendix F: Chapter 22 of the City of Jacksonville Code Ordinances: Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Chapter 22 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION* *Editor's note: Ord. No. 04-22, adopted May 4, 2004, amended the Code by repealing former ch. 22, §§ 22-1--22-23, and adding a new ch. 22. Former ch. 22 pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 90-36, adopted August 7, 1990; and Ord. No. 95-38, December 19, 1995. Cross references: Building and construction, ch. 5; planning, ch. 19. Sec. 22-1. Title. This chapter may be cited as the "City of Jacksonville Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance." (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-2. Purpose. This chapter is adopted for the purposes of: (1) Regulating certain land -disturbing activity to control accelerated erosion and sedimentation in order to prevent the pollution of water and other damage to lakes, watercourses, and other public and private property by sedimentation; and (2) Establishing procedures through which these purposes can be fulfilled. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-3. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Acceleroled erosion means any increase over the rate of natural erosion as a result of land - disturbing activity. Act means the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and all rules and orders adopted pursuant to it. Adequate erosion control measure, struclure, or device means one which controls the soil material within the land area under responsible control of the person conducting the land - disturbing activity. Affiliate has the same meaning as in 17 Code of Federal Regulations § 240.12(b)-2 (I June 1993 Edition), which defines "affiliate" as a person that directly, or indirectly through one (1) or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control of another person. Being conducled means a land -disturbing activity has been initiated and permanent stabilization of the site has not been completed. Borroiw means fill material that is required for on -site construction and is obtained from other locations. Buffer zone means the vegetative strip of land adjacent to a lake or natural watercourse. 95 Coastal counties means the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington. Commission means the North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission. Completion of construction or development means that no further land -disturbing activity is required on a phase of a project except that which is necessary for establishing a permanent ground cover. Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). Director means the Director of the Division of Land Resources of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Discharge point means that point at which runoff leaves a tract of land. District means the soil and water conservation district created pursuant to N.C.G.S. ch. 139. I_-nergy dissipalor means a structure or a shaped channel section with mechanical armoring placed at the outlet of pipes or conduits to receive and break down the energy from high velocity flow. Erosion means the wearing away of' land surfaces by the action of wind, water, gravity or any combination thereof. Ground cover means any natural vegetative growth or other material which renders the soil surface stable against accelerated erosion. High quality water (HQW) zones means areas in the coastal counties that are within five hundred seventy-five (575) feet of high quality waters and for the remainder of the state, areas that are within one (1) mile and drain to HQW's. High quality n-alers means those classified as such in 15A NCAC 2B.0101(e)(5) - Generai Procedures, which is incorporated herein by reference to include further amendments pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150B-14(c). Lake or natural iwatercourse means any stream, river, brook, swamp, sound, bay, creek, run, branch, canal, waterway, estuary, and any reservoir, lake or pond, natural or impounded, in which sediment may be moved or carried in suspension, and which could be damaged by accumulation of sediment. Lancl-disturbing activity means any use of the land by any person in residential, industrial, educational, institutional, or commercial development, highway and road construction and maintenance that results in a change in the natural cover or topography and that may cause or contribute to sedimentation. Local government means any county, incorporated village, town, or city, or any combination of counties, incorporated villages, towns, and cities, acting through a joint program pursuant to the provisions of the act. Natural erosion means the wearing away of the earth's surface by water, wind, or other natural agents under natural environmental conditions undisturbed by man. Parent has the same meaning as in 17 Code of Federal Regulations § 240.12(b)-2 (1 June 1993 Edition), which defines "parent" as an affiliate that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls another person. Person means any individual, partnership, firm; association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or any other entity. 0 Person conducting land -disturbing activity means any person who may be held responsible for a violation unless expressly provided otherwise by this chapter, the act, or any order adopted pursuant to this chapter or the act. Person responsible.for the violation as used in this chapter and N.C.G.S. § 1 13A-64, means: (1) The developer or other person who has or holds him/herself out as having financial or operational control over the land -disturbing activity; or (2) The landowner or person in possession or control of the land when he/she has directly or indirectly allowed the land -disturbing activity or has benefited from it or he/she has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter, the act, or any order adopted pursuant to this chapter or the act as imposes a duty upon him/her. Phase of grading means one (1) of two (2) types of grading, rough or fine. Grading to avoid the intent of this chapter will not be considered a phase of grading. Plan means an erosion and sedimentation control plan. Sediment means solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin. Sedimentation means the process by which sediment resulting from accelerated erosion has been or is being transported off the site of the land -disturbing activity or into a lake or natural watercourse. Siltation means sediment resulting from accelerated erosion which is able to settle or removable by properly designed, constructed, and maintained control measures; and which has been transported from its point of origin within the site of a land -disturbing activity; and which has been deposited, or is in suspension in water. Stctble is the condition where the soil remains in its original configuration, with or without mechanical constraints. Storm drainage facilities means the system of inlets, conduits, channels, ditches and appurtenances which serve to collect and convey stormwater through and from a given drainage area. Storrtnvuter runoff means the direct runoff of water resulting from precipitation in any form. Subsidiary has the same meaning as in 17 Code of federal Regulations § 240.12(b)-2 (1 .tune 1993 Edition), which defines "subsidiary" as an affiliate that is directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controlled by another person. Ten-year storm means the surface runoff resulting from a rainfall of an intensity expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in ten (10) years, and of a duration which will produce the maximum peak rate of runoff, for the watershed of interest under average antecedent wetness conditions. Tract means all contiguous land and bodies of water being disturbed or to be disturbed as a unit, regardless of ownership. Tiventy-five year storm means the surface runoff resulting from a rainfall of an intensity expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in twenty-five (25) years, and of a duration which will produce the maximum peak rate of runoff, from the watershed of interest under average antecedent wetness conditions. Uncovered means the removal of ground cover from, on, or above the soil surface. Undertaken means the initiating of any activity, or phase of activity, which results or will result in a change in the ground cover or topography of a tract of land. Velocity means the average speed of flow through the cross section of the main channel at the peak flow of the storm of interest. The cross section of the main channel shall be that area 97 defined by the geometry of the channel plus the area of flow below the flood height defined by vertical lines at the main channel banks. Overload flows are not to be included for the purpose of is computing velocity of flow. Wa.yte means surplus materials resulting from on site construction and disposed of at other locations. Working days means days exclusive of Saturday and Sunday during which weather conditions or soil conditions permit land -disturbing activity to be undertaken. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-4. Scope and exclusions. This chapter shall apply to land -disturbing activities undertaken by any person, with the following exclusions: (1) Those undertaken on agricultural land for the production of plants and animals useful to man, including, but not limited to: a. Forage and sod crops, grain and feed crops, tobacco, cotton, and peanuts; b. Dairy animals and dairy products; c. Poultry and poultry products; d. Livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules, and goats; including the breeding and grazing of any or all such animals; and e. Bees and apiary products, fur producing animals; (2) "Those undertaken on forestland for the production and harvesting of timber and timber products and which are conducted in accordance with Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality (best management practices) as adopted by the department. If land -disturbing activity undertaken on forestland for the production and harvesting of timber and timber products is not conducted in accordance with Forest Practice Guidelines Related to Water Quality, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to such activity and any related land -disturbing activity on the tract; and Q) Activity undertaken by persons as defined in N.C.G.S. 1 13A-52(8) who are otherwise regulated by the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7 of Chapter 74 of the General Statutes; and (4) Land -disturbing activity over which the state has exclusive regulatory jurisdiction as provided in N.C.G.S. 113A-56(a); and (5) For the duration of an emergency, activities essential to protect human life. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-5. General requirements. (a) Plan required. No person shall initiate any land -disturbing activity that uncovers more than one acre without having an erosion control plan approved by the city. No land -disturbing activity may be initiated until the city is notified of the date that the land -disturbing activity will begin by contacting the city engineering division. (b) Protection ofproperty. Persons conducting land -disturbing activity shall take all reasonable measures to protect all public and private property from damage caused by such activity. (c) More restrictive rules shall apply. Whenever conflicts exist between federal, state, or local laws, ordinance, or rules, the more restrictive provision shall apply. (d) Buildingpermits. No building permit, unless excluded by section 22-16, permits and review fees, shall be issued by the city if any land -disturbing activity on a tract, including single-family 40 • residences, is under a continuing notice of violation or found not to be in compliance with any part of this chapter pursuant to N.C.G.S. §§ 153A-357 and 160A-417 as amended. (e) Final plat. No final plat shall be approved by the city if any land -disturbing activity on a tract, including single-family residences, is under a continuing notice of violation. (f) Inspections. Any and all applicable intermediate inspections will be held in any infrastructure related activity (installation of water, sewer, stormwater drainage, roadway, curb and gutter, sidewalk, etc.) if any land -disturbing activity on a tract, including single-family residences, is under a continuing notice of violation. (g) Building finals. Building finals and/or certificates of occupancy will not be issued if any land -disturbing activity on a tract, including single-family residences, is under a continuing notice of violation, (h) Written authorization. "rhe enforcement measures in (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this section require the written authorization of the city manager. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04; Ord. No. 04-26, 6-8-04) Sec. 22-6. Basic control objectives. An erosion and sedimentation control plan may be disapproved pursuant to section 22-17 of this chapter if the plan fails to address the following control objectives: (1) Identify critical areas. On -site areas that are subject to severe erosion, and off -site areas that are especially vulnerable to damage from erosion and/or sedimentation, are to be identified and receive special attention. (2) Limn time of exposure. All land -disturbing activity is to be planned and conducted to limit exposure to the shortest feasible time. (3) Limit exposed areas. All land -disturbing activity is to be planned and conducted to minimize the size of the area to be exposed at any one time. (4) Control sufface water. Surface water runoff originating upgrade of exposed areas should be controlled to reduce erosion and sediment loss during the period of exposure. (5) Control sedimentation. All land -disturbing activity is to be planned and conducted so as to prevent off -site sedimentation damage. {6} Manage stormtivater runoff. When the increase in the velocity of stormwater runoff resulting from a land -disturbing activity is sufficient to cause accelerated erosion of the receiving watercourse, plans are to include measures to control the velocity to the point of discharge so as to minimize accelerated erosion of the site and increased sedimentation of the stream. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-7. Mandatory standards for land -disturbing activity. No land -disturbing activity subject to the control of this chapter shall be undertaken except in accordance with the following mandatory standards: (1) B &,r zone. a. No land -disturbing activity during periods of construction or improvement to land shall be permitted in proximity to a lake or natural watercourse unless a buffer zone is provided along the margin of' the watercourse of sufficient width to confine visible siltation within the twenty-five (25) percent of the buffer zone nearest the land -disturbing activity. This subdivision shall not apply to a land -disturbing activity in connection with the construction of facilities to be located on, over, or under a lake or natural watercourse. 4 99 b. Approved plans assume, where applicable, compliance with the federal and state water quality laws, rules and regulations. c. A plan maybe disapproved if implementation of the plan would result in a violation of rules adopted by the environmental management commission. d. Unless otherwise provided, the width of a buffer zone is measured from the edge of the water to the nearest edge of the disturbed area; with the twenty -Five (25) percent of the strip nearer the land -disturbing activity containing natural or artificial means of confining visible siltation. (2) Graded .Slopes card fills. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, from zero to nineteen (19) degrees, which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control devices. Exposed slopes will within fifteen (15) working days or thirty (30) calendar days of completion of any phase of grading, whichever period is shorter, be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices, or structures sufficient to restrain erosion pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 113-A-57(2). Grading to avoid the intent of this chapter will not be considered a "phase" of grading. (3) Ground corer. Whenever land -disturbing activity is undertaken on a tract, the person conducting the land -disturbing activity shall install such sedimentation and erosion control devices and practices as are sufficient to retain the sediment generated by the land -disturbing activity within the boundaries of the tract during construction upon and development of said tract, and shall plant or otherwise provide ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion after completion of and phase of construction or development within fifteen (15) working days or thirty (30) calendar days, whichever is shorter. (4) Prior plan approval. No person shall initiate any land -disturbing activity on a tract if more than one acre is to be uncovered unless, thirty (30) or more days prior to initiating the activity, an erosion and sedimentation control plan for such activity is filed with and approved by the city. The city shall forward to the director of the division of water duality a copy of any erosion and sedimentation control plan for a land -disturbing activity that involves the utilization of ditches for the purpose of dewatering or loweringthe water table of the tract. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-8. Design and performance standards. (a) Except as provided in section 22-8(b)(2) of this chapter, erosion and sedimentation control measures, structures, and devices shall be so planned, designed, and constructed as to provide protection from the calculated maximum peak rate of runoff from the ten-year storm. Runoff rates shall be calculated using the procedures in the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service's "National Engineering Field Manual for Conservation Practices," or other acceptable calculation procedures. (b) In high quality water (HQW) zones the following design standards shall apply. (1) Uncovered areas in HQW zones shall be limited at any time to a maximum total area of twenty (20) acres within the boundaries of the tract. Only the portion of the land -disturbing activity within a HQW zone shall be governed by this section. Larger areas may be uncovered within the boundaries of the tract with the written approval of the director. (2) Erosion and sedimentation control measures, structures, and devices within HQW zones shall be so planned, designed and constructed to provide protection from the run off of the twenty -five-year storm which produces the maximum peak rate of run off as calculated according to procedures in the USDA Soil Conservation Service's "National Engineering Field M4 . Manual for Conservation Practices" or according to procedures adopted by any other agency of this state or the United States or any generally recognized organization or association. (3) Sediment basins within FIQW zones shall be designed and constructed such that the basin will have a settling efficiency of at least eighty (80) percent for the forty -micron (0.04 mm) size soil particle transported into the basin by the runoff ofthat two-year storm which produces the maximum peak rate of runoff as calculated according to procedures in the USDA Soil Conservation Service's "National Engineering Field Manual for Conservation Practices" or according to procedures adopted by any other agency of this state or the United States or any generally recognized organization or association. (4) Newly constructed open channels in FIQW zones shall be designed and constructed with side slopes no steeper than three horizontal to one vertical if a vegetative cover is used for stabilization unless soil conditions permit a steeper slope or where the slopes are stabilized by using mechanical devices, structural devices or other acceptable ditch liners. In any event, the angle for side slopes shall be sufficient to restrain accelerated erosion. (5) Ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion must be provided for any portion of a land - disturbing activity in a HQW zone within fifteen (15) working days or thirty (30) calendar days following completion of construction or development, whichever period is shorter. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-9. Stormwater outlet protection; permanent downstream protection of stream banks, channels, conduits and slopes Stream banks and channels downstream from any land -disturbing activity shall be protected from • increased degradation by accelerated erosion caused by increased velocity of runoff from the land -disturbing activity. (1) Performance slanclarcl. Persons shall conduct land -disturbing activity so that the post construction velocity of the ten-year storm runoff in the receiving watercourse to the discharge point does not exceed the greater of: a. The velocity established by the table in subsection (4) of this section; or b. The velocity of the ten year storm runoffin the receiving watercourse prior to development. If conditions a. or b. of this subsection cannot be met, then the receiving watercourse to and including the discharge point shall be designed and constructed to withstand the expected velocity anywhere the velocity exceeds the "prior to development" velocity by ten (10) percent. (2) Acceplahle management measures. Measures applied alone or in combination to satisfy the intent of this section are acceptable it' there are no objectionable secondary consequences. The commission recognizes that the management of stormwater runoff to minimize or control downstream channel and bank erosion is a developing technology. Innovative techniques and ideas will be considered and may be used when shown to have the potential to produce successful results. Some alternatives, while not exhaustive, are to: a. Avoid increases in surface runoff volume and velocity by including measures to promote infiltration to compensate for increased runoff from areas rendered impervious; b. Avoid increases in stormwater discharge velocities by using vegetated or roughened swales and waterways in lieu of closed drains and high velocity paved sections; c. Provide energy dissipators at outlets of storm drainage facilities to reduce flow velocities to the point of discharge. These may range from simple rip -rapped sections to complex structures; d. Protect watercourses subject to accelerated erosion by improving cross sections and/or providing erosion -resistant lining; and ff 01 e. Upgrade or replace the receiving device structure or watercourse such that it will receive and conduct the flow to a point where it is no longer subject to degradation from the increased rate of 40 flow or increased velocity. (3) Exceptions. This rule shall not apply where it can be demonstrated that stormwater discharge velocities will not create an erosion problem in the receiving watercourse. (4) Maximum permissible velocities. The following is a table for maximum permissible velocity for stormwater discharges: Maximum Permissible Velocities TABLE INSET: Material F.P.S. (Feet Per Second) Fine sand (noncolloidal) 2.5 Sandy loam (noncolloidal) 2.5 Silt loam (noncolloidal) 3.0 Ordinary firm loam 3.5 Fine gravel 5.0 Stiff clay (very colloidal) 5.0 Graded, loam to cobbles (noncolloidal) 5.0 Graded, silt to cobbles (colloidal) 5.5 Alluvial silts (noncolloidal) 3.5 Alluvial silts (colloidal) 5.0 Coarse gravel (noncolloidal) 6.0 Cobbles and shingles 5.5 Shales and hard pans 6.0 Source - Adapted from recommendations by Special Committee on Irrigation Research, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1926, for channels with straight alignment. For sinuous channels, multiply allowable velocity by 0.95 for slightly sinuous, by 0.9 for moderately sinuous channels, and by 0.8 for highly sinuous channels. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-10. Borrow and waste areas. When the person conducting the land -disturbing activity is also the person conducting the borrow or waste disposal activity, areas from which borrow is obtained and which are not regulated by the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971, and waste areas for surplus materials other than landfills regulated by the department's division of solid waste management shall be considered as part of the land -disturbing activity where the borrow material is being used or from 0 which the waste material originated. When theperson conducting the land -disturbing activity is 0 102 not the person obtaining the borrow and/or disposing of the waste, these areas shall be considered a separate land -disturbing activity. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-1 1. Access and haul roads. Temporary access and haul roads, other than public roads, constructed or used in connection with any land -disturbing activity shall be considered a part of� such activity. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-12. Operations in lakes or natural watercourses. Land -disturbing activity in connection with construction in, on, over, or under a lake or natural watercourse shall be planned and conducted in such a manner as to minimize the extent and duration of disturbance of the stream channel. The relocation of a stream, where relocation is an essential part of the proposed activity, shall be planned and executed so as to minimize changes in the stream flow characteristics, except when justification for significant alteration to flow characteristic is provided. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-13. Responsibility for maintenance. During the development of a site, the person conducting the land -disturbing activity shall install and/or maintain all temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control measures as required by the approved plan or any provision of this chapter, the act, or any order adopted . pursuant to this chapter or the act. After site development, the landowner or person in possession or control of the land shall install and/or maintain all necessary permanent erosion and sediment control measures, except those measures installed within a road or street right-of-way accepted for maintenance by a governmental agency. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec, 22-14. Additional measures. Whenever the city determines that significant sedimentation is occurring as a result of land - disturbing activity, despite application and maintenance of protective practices, the person conducting the land -disturbing activity will be required to and shall take additional protective action. The city may require a person who engaged in a land -disturbing activity and failed to retain sediment generated by the activity, as required by N.C.G.S. 1 13A-57(3), to restore the waters and land affected by the failure so as to minimize the detrimental effects of the resulting pollution by sedimentation. "Phis authority is in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty or injunctive relief authorized under this chapter. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-15. Existing uncovered areas. (a) All uncovered areas that resulted from any land -disturbing activity and are subject to continued accelerated erosion and are causing off -site damage from sedimentation, shall be provided with a ground cover or other protective measures, structures, or devices sufficient to restrain accelerated erosion and control off -site sedimentation. 103 (b) The city will serve upon the landowner or other person in possession or control of the land a + written notice of -violation (NOV) by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or other means reasonably calculated to give official notice. The notice will set forth the measures needed to comply and will state the time within which such measures must be completed. In determining the measures required and the time allowed for compliance, the authority serving notice shall take into consideration the economic feasibility, technology, and quantity of work required, and shall set reasonable and attainable time limits of compliance (generally no more than fourteen (14) calendar days). (c) The city reserves the right to require preparation and approval of an erosion control plan in any instance where extensive control measures are required. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-16. Permits and review fees. No person shall undertake any land -disturbing activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining a permit from the city, except that no permit shall be required for any land -disturbing activity: (1) For the purpose of fighting fires; or (2) For the stock piling of raw or processed sand, stone, or gravel in material processing plants and storage yards, provided that sediment control measures have been utilized to protect against off -site damage; or (3) That does not exceed forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet in surface area. In determining the area, lands under one or diverse ownership being developed as a unit will be aggregated. (Note: This exclusion from permits should allow land -disturbing activities for construction of a single-family residence on a single lot, but must not exceed one (1) acre. However, all conditions and requirements of this chapter are still in effect and must be implemented by the person undertaking the land -disturbing activity.) The city has established a fee schedule for the review, approval, inspection and enforcement of erosion control plans and other improvements by the engineering division staff. The fee is included in the city construction inspection service fee schedule and may be adjusted each fiscal year by the city council. In establishing the fee schedule, the city considered the administrative and personnel costs incurred (by the division) for reviewing the plans and for related compliance activities. The city may decide that a pre -construction conference is required. A permit issued under this article shall be prominently displayed on site until all permanent sedimentation and erosion control measures are installed and the site construction is complete and stabilized. Pen -nits will expire three (3) years from the date of issuance if no continuous construction activity exists on the site. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-17. Erosion and sedimentation control plans. An erosion control plan shall be prepared for all land -disturbing activities subject to this chapter whenever the proposed activity is to be undertaken on a tract comprising more than one acre, if more than one acre is to be uncovered. Persons planning to conduct land -disturbing activity on a tract which covers one or more acres, shall file three (3) copies of the erosion control plan with the city engineering division (city hall) at least thirty (30) days prior to beginning such activity. 104 Persons planning to conduct the land -disturbing activity shall keep a copy ofthe approved plan at the job site and a copy of the permit posted at the job entrance before construction begins. After approving the plan, if the city either upon review of' such plan or upon inspection of the job site, determines that a significant risk of accelerated erosion or off -site sedimentation exists, the city will require a revised plan. Pending the preparation of the revised plan, further land - disturbing work shall cease. In some cases, work may continue only under conditions approved by the city's local program or other appropriate authority. No person may initiate a land -disturbing activity before notifying the agency that issued the plan approval of the date that the land -disturbing activity will begin. Erosion control plans may be disapproved unless accompanied by an authorized statement of financial responsibility and ownership. This statement shall be signed by the person financially responsible for the land -disturbing activity or his attorney in fact. The statement shall include the mailing and street addresses of the principal place of business of the person financially responsible and of the owner of the land or their registered agents. I f the person financially responsible is not a resident of the state, a state agent must be designated in the statement for the purpose of receiving notice of compliance or noncompliance with the plan, the act, this chapter, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter. The city will review each complete plan submitted to them and within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof' wilI notify the person submitting the plan that it has been approved, approved with modifications, approved with performance reservations, or disapproved. The city shall condition approval upon the applicant's compliance with federal and state water quality laws, regulations and rules. The city shall also disapprove an erosion control plan if implementation of the plan would result in a violation of rules adopted by the environmental management commission to protect riparian buffers along surface waters. Failure to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove a complete erosion and sedimentation control plan within thirty (30) days of receipt shall be deemed approval. Disapproval of a plan or a revised plan must specifically state in writing the reasons for disapproval. If, following commencement of a land -disturbing activity pursuant to an approved plan, the city determines that the plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of this chapter; the city may require any revision of the plan that is necessary to comply with this chapter. The city must approve, approve with medications, or disapprove a "revised" plan within fifteen (15) days or receipt or it is deemed to be approved. A revised plan is not considered complete unless a comprehensive list of all revisions made is noted on the revised plan. Any plan submitted for a land -disturbing activity for which an environmental document is required by the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A- l et seq.) shall be deemed incomplete until a complete environmental document is available for review. The city shall promptly notify the person submitting the plan that the thirty -day time limit for review of the plan pursuant to this section shall not begin until a complete environmental document is available for review. The plan required by this section shall contain architectural and engineering drawings, maps, assumptions, calculations, and narrative statements as needed to adequately describe the proposed development of the tract and the measures planned to comply with the requirements of this chapter. Plan content may vary to meet the needs of specific site requirements. Detailed guidelines for plan preparation may be obtained from the city upon request. An erosion control plan may be disapproved upon a finding that an applicant, or a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the applicant: 105 (1) Is conducting or has conducted land -disturbing activity without an approved plan, or has received notice of violation of a plan previously approved by the city or commission pursuant to the act and has not complied with the notice within the time specified in the notice; (2) Has failed to pay a civil penalty assessed pursuant to the act or a local ordinance adopted pursuant to the act by the time the payment is due; (3) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor pursuant to N.C.G.S. 1 13A-64(b) or any criminal provision of a local ordinance adopted pursuant to the act; or (4) Has failed to substantially comply with state rules or local ordinances and regulations adopted pursuant to the act. For purposes of' this subsection, an applicant's record may be considered for only the two (2) years prior to the application date. Applications for amendment of an erosion control plan in written and/or graphic form may be made at any time under the same conditions as the original application. Until such time as the city approves an amendment, the land -disturbing activity shall not proceed except in accordance with the erosion control plan as originally approved. Any person engaged in land-disturhing activity who fails to file a plan in accordance with this chapter, or who conducts a land -disturbing activity except in accordance with provisions of an approved plan shall be deemed in violation of this chapter. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-18. Appeals. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the appeal of a disapproval or approval with modifications of a plan shall be governed by the following provisions: (1) The disapproval or modification of any proposed erosion control plan by the city shall entitle the person submitting the plan to a hearing if such person submits written demand for a hearing within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice of disapproval or modifications. (2) Hearings held pursuant to this section shall be conducted by the city manager or his/her designee within thirty (30) days after the date of the appeal or request for a hearing. (3) The city manager shall make recommendations to the city council within fifteen (15) days after the date of the hearing on any erosion control plan. (4) The city council will render its final decision on any erosion control plan upon which a hearing is requested within thirty (30) days of receipt of the city manager's recommendation. (5) If the city upholds the disapproval or modification of a proposed soil erosion and sedimentation control plan following the hearing, the person submitting the plan shall then be entitled to appeal the city council's decision to the state sedimentation control commission as provided in N.C.G.S. § 113A-61(c) and Title 15A NCAC 4Q .0018(b). (b) In the event that an erosion control plan is disapproved pursuant to section 22-17 of this chapter, the city shall notify the director of the division of land resources of such disapproval within ten (10) days. The city shall advise the applicant and the director in writing as to the specific reasons that the plan was disapproved. The applicant may appeal the city's disapproval of the plan pursuant to section 22-17 of this chapter directly to the commission. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-19. Inspections and investigations. (a) Agents, officials, or other qualified persons authorized by the city will periodically inspect land -disturbing activities to ensure compliance with the act, this chapter, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter, and to determine whether the measures required in the plan are effective in controlling erosion and sediment resulting from land -disturbing activity. Notice of the right to inspect shall be included in the notification of approval of' each erosion control plan. (b) The city shall have the power to conduct such investigations as it may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this chapter and for this purpose to enter at reasonable times upon any property public or private, for the purpose of investigating and inspecting the sites of any land -disturbing activity. No person shall willfully refuse entry or access, or obstruct an authorized representative, employee, or agent of the city who requests entry for the purposes of inspection and who presents appropriate credentials while that person is inspecting or attempting to inspect a land -disturbing activity under this section. (c) If through inspection it is determined that a person engaged in land -disturbing activity has failed to comply with the act, this chapter, or rules, or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter, or has failed to comply with an approved plan, a notice of violation (NOV) shall be served upon that person by registered or certified mail or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The notice shall set forth the minimum measures necessary to achieve compliance with the plan, specify a reasonable date within which such measures must be completed, and warn that failure to correct the violation within the time period will result in additional civil and criminal penalties for a continuing violation. However, no time period for compliance need be given f-or failure to submit an erosion control plan for approval or for obstructing, hampering or interfering with an authorized representative while in the process of carrying out his/her official duties. If the person engaged in land -disturbing activity fails to • comply within the time specified, a continuing notice of violation will be served and enforcement actions specified in section 22-5 and additional civil and criminal penalties will be initiated. (d) The city shall also have the power to require written statements, or filing of reports under oath, with respect to pertinent questions relating to land -disturbing activity. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04; Ord. No. 04-26, 6-8-04) Sec. 22-20. Penalties. (a) Civil penalties. (1) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or rules or orders adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter, or who initiates or continues a land -disturbing activity for which an erosion control plan is required except in accordance with the terms, conditions, and provisions of an approved plan, shall be subject to a civil penalty. The maximum civil penalty for a violation is five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). A civil penalty may be assessed from the date of service of the violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. The person alleged to be in violation will be notified of the violation by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. The notice shall describe the violation with reasonable particularity, specify a reasonable date within which the violation must be corrected, and warn that failure to correct the violation within the time period will result in the assessment of a civil penalty or other enforcement action. If, after the allotted time period has expired, the violator has not completed corrective action, a civil penalty may be assessed from the date of the notice of violation. However, no time period for compliance need be given for failure to submit an erosion control plan for approval or for obstructing, hampering or interfering with an authorized representative while in the process of-' 107 carrying out his/her official duties. Each day of continuing violation shall constitute separate violation. (2) The city manager or his/her designee, shall determine the amount of the civil penalty to be assessed under this subsection and shall notify the person who is assessed the civil penalty of the amount of the penalty and the reason for assessing the penalty. In determining the amount of the penalty the city manager or his/her designee shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation and the cost of rectifying the damage, the amount of money the violator saved by noncompliance, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with this chapter and shall direct the violator to either pay the assessment or contest the assessment within thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice of assessment, by written demand for a hearing before the city manager. Notice of the assessment shall be by registered or certified mail or other means reasonably calculated to give actual notice. A hearing on a civil penalty shall be conducted by thecity manager within thirty (30) days after the date of the written demand for the hearing. The city manager shall make his/her recommendation to the city council within fifteen (15) days after the date of the hearing. The city council shall render its final decision on the civil penalty within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the recommendation from the city manager. (3) Any appeal from the determination of the city council must be filed with the superior court of the county where the violation occurred within thirty (30) days following the city council determination. If payment is not received or equitable settlement reached within thirty (30) days after demand for payment is made, the matter shall be referred to the city attorney for institution of a civil action in the name of the city in the appropriate division of the general courts of justice for recovery of the penalty. A civil action must be filed within three (3) years of the date the assessment was due. An assessment that is not contested is due when the violator is served with a notice of assessment. An assessment that is contested is due at the conclusion of the administrative and judicial review of the assessment. (4) Civil penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be credited to the general fund of the city as non -tax revenue. (b) Criminal penalties. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this chapter, or rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter, or who knowingly or willfully initiates or continues a land -disturbing activity for which an erosion control plan is required except in accordance with the terns, conditions, and provisions of an approved plan, shall be guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per calendar day as provided in N.C.G.S. § 113A-64. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-21. Injunctive relief. (a) Whenever the governing body has reasonable cause to believe that any person is violating or threatening to violate this chapter or any rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter; or any term, condition, or provision of an approved erosion control plan, it may, either before or after the institution of any other action or proceeding authorized by this chapter, institute a civil action in the name of the city, for injunctive relief to restrain the violation or threatened violation. The action shall be brought in the superior court of the county. (b) Upon determination by a court that an alleged violation is occurring or is threatened, it shall enter such orders or judgments as are necessary to abate the violation to ensure that restoration is performed, or to prevent the threatened violation. The institution of an action for injunctive relief D under this section shall not relieve any party to the proceedings from any civil or criminal is penalty prescribed for violations of this chapter. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-22. Restoration of areas affected by failure to comply. The city may require a person who engaged in a land -disturbing activity and failed to retain sediment generated by the activity, as required by N.C.G.S. 1 13A-57(3), to restore the waters and land affected by the failure so as to minimize the detrimental effects of the resulting pollution by sedimentation. This authority is in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty or injunctive relief authorized under this chapter. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-23. Severability. If any section or sections of this chapter is/are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all other sections shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) Sec. 22-24. Effective date. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the aforementioned are hereby repealed. (Ord. No. 04-22, 5-4-04) • 109 Appendix G: Erosion Control Plan Checklist State of North Carcifinn Department of EnWronment. Health and NEIt11rof Resources wiminmon fiDuional C toe Division al lgnd Ru!iourc a5 Land Quaiiy Section Pi2DJCCf MiANT _ • CO::ti7.' DATE: A1 ;A AgAMWSSIL moo. C)F—="f JEPQS%FQ AND SEMIZENTATION CQU ROL.PLAN GHEGKLI,5 70 Meditw 'hE 13;CC91- a r-rlrSory 'tdvieve --f your sl:hm:ncd Erosion CaInwl Plan No, bap rnade and has shown the need W nddil:rJna; inf-rnlation'a, zDez fed below. TL� imerj: our review s-hedulc. ally additions: inForr ialib l &':Oulu he ieceivad av etis R•-7ima' O::'p- no later t:la': Faltrre to most r.'.is sCbJ---uIa may resu'l in disapp-M al Of your clan. 'ease ncto VW tiffs CU'sa;y ret'i 1n ML- s t:: iy co-J=S J.-niozi ns rn ;he :arm" dares not infRr thfit Bii pauHibla a?l7ri•f:aLiLm deficiv-iciaa hirWR h3Ari :i--red. 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ITyc s, mpoo.En' eharecarfnll es, drLcJ .Ise en3•wicturbinV •c L•iy; .II-ta!CtenrnrE Fiore arta C...:I'Icarj.n o-reue!q!'IIV w4rola-C-1:u' m-wrL::Sa; rITr Y^.a'l.i rtl mea:w La nttere•n+q •-•,— rnlTle O' R,L-.C::1iI ---t_r Iw6m .:-rn.,.,•Ir• 4 d.a-w•ti.., .lil' W've nbvv :Ye- re,Inm j4!nty PTHE.3JN-gRMAT.1Oh_ 12i :.3ra r.�• .',r,:c �r:�.I�?cr.. '�viir'nrlr.�n F:.i.. :i��_ • Ter.;.']•* �I.^. �S�-3fr�,^• • 1..�$�J.C:g^.it?.•1 110 • • is Appendix H: City Calendar Pages on Stormwater + =' f RaGa�ensand Fte1`p�v11`� ��on dour-iVnnra Rain Gardens slow down stormwater so Stratford Road ain harden e!l,de op out. d t the sediments can r C-ens, coon The plants I. .._ _ also help to absorb pollutants 0 The City has constructed several gardens as ;i demonstration projects. Call Habitat Protection == .. at 938-6446 if you want more information about ;i Rain Gardens for your home. �, � !alive Species such as Teaberry�sh'awlietryT w s � {r ' �=" Bush � Mallow !ants are used} rt1-��-��--!•� "'� ` • 111 0 CQROWC.Irgr.n01 - 0 You can help Protect our Waterways Take action at your home to prevent stormwater from being detrimental to our creeks, streams, bays and the New River! Everyone contributes to this problem and everyone can help reduce stormwater pollution! Be sure to put your yard debris on the curb, and not in the gutter. Rain washes the debris in the creeks and streams contributing to the degradation of water quality. PLUS It can cause flooding! Never pour anything down the storm drains. Most Street Drains eventually go to the New River! 21 ivrrrlooe ir.�s:uwa� C 112 Q • 11 • Appendix 1: Example Stormwater Insert � � � _.__®eeloe■ 111egalo Street Basketball ■V0 C:IL-11 ■■■■ - The NCAA may have inspired you, or the warmer weather may have motivated great basketball moves, but the street is not the place for the game. The City of Jacksonville Code forbids playing ball in the street or placing objects in the City rights of way or In the street. Violators can be cited for placing basketball goals or other Items in the street or right-of-way. It Is also a violation of the code to play ball "or any other game" in the streets of Jacksonville. 1,- r Rervrnne: City cokmcfiow23-1rau115-16. i Don't sweep, blow or put your yard waste into the gutters Gutters are for getting rain and stormwater off the road. Grass i� 'clippings and other debris, including t Items you may have placed there for pickup, get swept away also. They can dog the drains and cause flooding, or cause pollution In our streams and the New River. All of Jacksonville's open water drains go to the New River. We've made remarkable progress cleaning It up. Don't pollute It now. Do you have a business mowing lawns? The City of Jacksonville Is Interested In finding contractors willing to help take care of property where the City Is required to take action. Contractors must have a City Privilege License and appropriate Insurance. For more information, call Don Williams at 938-5210. Running the Tap cost money Rinsing off that car made yellow by all the pollen, filling your swimming pool for the season, r ".1) watering the front yard all costs you money If you use City water for that purpose. We want you to use what you need, but everyone needs to help conserve water. Additionally, " the City has instituted a charge system that rewards conservation. The more you use, the more you pay. There Is no discount for using great quantities of water Help us save this precious resource and save you money. Garbage Money You may have noticed that we refer to your money when talking about Garbage. The cost of the City's sanitation division Is paid for from your tax money. If you help reduce the costs in garbage collection; that's less tax money that Is needed. City residents do pay a separate disposal fee that the County charges for the operation of the County Landfill. The fee Is based on the average collection per home per year. The County charges $40 a ton for Items taken across the main scale at the County Landfill and $22 a ton for yard waste. Separating these items makes sense and cost you less money. 4 an vmn cia to rai I� 113 0 0 0 Appendix I Educational Brochures Distributed to Construction Site Operators Did you know? • The Shortnose Sturgeon.€s among the oldest living fish species in the world! Their appearance today is almost the same as when the dinosaurs walked the Earth over 200 million years ago! • The Shortnose Sturgeon Inhabits the lower sections of most large rivers and coastal waters on the Atlantic coast. • The last confirmed report of sturgeon In the New River was in 1971, however, In 2006 four different fishermen reported catching and releasing sturgeon. • Female Shortnose Sturgeon have been known to reach 67 years old. Males seldom exceed age 30. • Shortnose Sturgeon can grow up to 3.5 feet long, but the age of maturity varies from north to south along the Atlantic Coast. In the. New River, male sturgeon mature at around 3-5 years of age, while males in the St. John River in Canada reach maturity around age 131 • Each river In which the Shortnose Sturgeon live is considered to contain a unique stock of the fish, also called.a distinct population segment. • You can observe live Shortnose Sturgeon at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, which came from a captive bred population representing the Savannah River. N co c y w ci yam\ > Uo� C Z N G co N �go A x�� Q � V LU• 08�oaw..n oru can c• rar d WW at me- a °: 3 74a Shortnose Sturgeon jjjjjj�Eg�d Species fourtd in the New River The Shortnose Sturgeon is found along the Atlantic coast from Canada to Florida. Historically, Shortnose Sturgeon were widely reported in North Carolina rivers. but as a result of pollution; toss of habitat. dams, and other threats, it is on the brink of extinction. In 1967, the Shortnose Sturgeon was listed as an endangered species. In 2006, four unconfirmed reports placed sturgeon in Ike New River. 115 What does it look like? The Shortnose Sturgeon Is a primitive - looking fish with a long body and,a wide mouth that points downward beneath a short snout. Under its snout are four barbells that look [Ike droopy whiskers, but serve as sensory organs. It has a blackish head and back, a yellowish -brown body, and a pale underside. It has five rows of sharp, pointed plates called scutes that protect It from predators. The Shortnose Sturgeon typically grows to about 3.5 feet long. snout scutes r / barbells Shortnose Sturgeon 'Acipenser previrestrum' Where does it live? The Shortnose Sturgeon is an anadromous fish, meaning it lives in coastal waters but moves: into freshwater such as the New River to spawn (lay eggs). Spawning usually occurs February through 3une. Juvenile sturgeons may remain in freshwater up, to 5 years after hatching before migrating to the coastal waters. What does it eat? Shortnose Sturgeon are.benthic (bottom) feeders that feed on.a variety of crustaceans, bivalves,.. plants, Insects, and occasionally small fish. What is threatening survival of the species? Poll ution—Stormwater runoff carries pollution directly into the New River. This pollution Includes sidelment, bacteria, chemicals, nutrients, and toxic metals such as mercury that adversely affect fish health and survival. Some of these pollutants can even reduce the amount of oxygen that sturgeon need to survive. Sedimentation —As land is developed for the construction of roads and buildings, soil is detached from the earth and moved by water downstream. The settling of soil particles in water, or Sedimentation, Is natural, However, too much sediment can clog streams and rivers, causing harm to Fish and other wildlife. One way to prevent degraded water quality and negative impacts to wildlife is to maintain proper erosion and sedimentation controls on construction sites. Non -Native Species —The presence of non-native species in the ecosystem may impose genetic threats, spread disease, and Introduce new predators and competitors for food and habitat. Commercial/Recreational Fishing — Activities such as shad gill net Fisheries can disrupt spawning migrations and cause accidental takes. What can YOU do to help? The best way that you can help the plight of the Shortnose Sturgeon is to reduce polluted sotrmwater runoff. In Jacksonville, runoff flows directly Into the New River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean without being treated. Stormwater runoff carries pollution such as sediment, nutrients, pet waste, litter, fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals Into our waterways, impacting plants and animals such as the Shortnose Sturgeon. For information on how you can.help keep Jacksonville's waterways clean, visit: www.newriverfoundation-onslow.org bcMaomlO� The White Oak River Basin includes four separate river systems: the New River, the white Oak River the Newport River, and the North River. Bogue, Back and core saunas are also pan of the white Oak.River Basin. The Basin Incorporates 446 miles of river and streams. Reducing polluted runoAInto the New River could enable species such as the Shortnose sturgeon to recover and thrive. Where to report a sighting or accidental catch? It is unlawful to Fish for or possess an endangered species. To report an accidental catch or violation, contact: NC Wildlife Resources Commission (800) 662=7137 116 0 0 0 The following manuals, ubiicatlons and other resources la— —_ �I`°n are available through the wm F�yeilk— ," Land Quality Section Administrative DENR r—I— W,kningwo office in Raleigh: Regional Offices .. �, The Land Quality Section Regional Offices The Division of Land Resources - Land Quality Section maintains astaff of engineers, geologists and technicians across the state to -assist you in complying with erosion and sedimentation control requirements. Awe: 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 (828) 296-4500 Favettevllle; 225 Green St. Suite 714 fayettevlle, NC 28301 (910) 486-1541 Mooresvilt% 610 East Center Avenue Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 (704) 633-1699 Washington: 943 Washington. Square Mail Washington, NC 27889 (252) 94"481 Revised 6104 Wio;ims5almr 585 waughtown St. Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771.4600 Wilmin on: 127 Cardinal St. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 796-7215 Raleigh: 3800 Barrett Br, Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 571.470D R a I }o Central' 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 733-4574 3.000 copies at ;iris putft docu,ner,t were p.'in.ed at a cost of S280.19 or 0.09 per copy. The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment. Control Inspector • s Guide The North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Practices: -Video Modules Other educational programs within the Land Quality Section:. The Erosion Patrol3rd Grade Curriculum Supplement The Muddy Water Essay Contest for High School Students College Intem Program Erosion and Sedimentation Control Seminars Visit our Web Site at: www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us 117 0 ri: tttnd �1 t{iwt a (a= ,Ai trdi 1' F or prinmryenvies} 1, of asreleiat�d'eroieein in.14" va, r- C�irblthe�Tltp rare aft"�roaia�i-geitr VISAr�ftoert%airaost'rraliFiitg oe:: pcacti�stf q�a'tAs.ar9.tq �a±ee t�i0"� of ns a6btl #ter acre; per,.yoar an i 6me Peoilly nlb-V i-arias, .. `Y?r h�l cote4rattors ond'e�nra�+ A u _ •��'� 54t ti n ,w ii'-.: iS.i,.. _ i 'TM� �. r -, ({t�`]_ IA by Volume, Ft4 a4tattit Cxapriv, Saciiraatti can quickly €iJ dvetp, laical and resw- 'L +roars, rcciuft fish papAtions and Mere age capadriax.of munkipa) water SUP - Treating drink ngwahwthat is high in I. " � � •r . �.. sedimentinomwesthe eastoFtreahnant, which uitimawy is passed an to yt it rite r c consumer.Erofia;tandsodsmentot%ncon i7e signifieoritijr;RdireCd when>erosion V,` F , and'sedimentatia !C,ci ttroi'proitiai:s are h F p �7 ` p ' vstd an wnslruttion sites „ rt 'y t c �swc'a�r4y^ €J,.:_: Uncontrolled soil erosion is a major, concern in North Carolina because of its affect on the:environment .In 1973 the General Assembly passed the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act requiring anyone involved in land -disturbing actIA- des to take special precautions to reduce soil erosion and prevent sedimentation damage to waterways and property. The law includes four mandatory standards: prior plan approval slope stabilization establishment of a groundcover stream buffer zones An erosion control plan for disturbances larger than one acre must be filed with the state at least 30 days prior to beginning the land disturbing activity and must be approved before the land -disturbing activity can begin. Failure to file an erosion control plan or to follow an approved plan can result in fines up to $5000 per day. Willful noncompliance is considered a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5000. An injunction or stopwork order may also be issued. The Facts: ✓ 5ediinentabon d_s'roys wildlife habitat. ✓ Sediment fills lakes and streams used for power generation, increasing the cost of electric pourer. ✓ Sediment covers the fo,)d source for fish and'olher aquatic wildlife: ✓ Sediment reduces property values. 1 Sediment can carry harmful chemica€s and pollutants. ✓ Soil erosion removes the most valuable soils rteeded io grow plants and food. V Soil erosion removes soil that artnot be replaced for generations. 3 0 G) d .A rn A X '2 o N -.L A= O n T p CT A Q Q � a u d' Q xIn ^ry y co ~ _ - a ry�ry N X n N O i7 0 X; a o ib a. Q V7 rr n R o R. n FL O w Q 6 Q R _Q � ro Ln ^ Q n c+ CL 0 tno O O -��Sf -- •i.»a^r_ ••-f �_�_Wast,IngSan nr vR w,3n Regional Offices 1- AsUyfile: V,.y Man -Salem: 2090 US Highway 70 585 Waughtown St. Swannanoa, NC 28778 Winston-Salem. NC 27107 (82e) 296-4500 (336) 771-4600 225 Green SE. Suite 714 225-Gr Fayetteville, NC 28301 Wilmington: 127 Cardinal St. Ext. (910) 486-1541 Wilmington, NC 28405 (910)796-7215 Mooresville: 610EastCenterAve.Suite 30i Raleigh: Mooresville. NC 28115 3800 Barrett Dr. (704) 663-1699 Raleigh. NC 27609 (919)571-4700 yaghinSton- 943 Washington Square Mail Raleigh C3ra1: Washington, NC 278813 1612 Mail Service Center (252) 946-6481 Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919).733.4574 Internet: www;dlr.enr.state.nc.us Report possible violations of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act by calling: 1466STOPMUD (786=7683) The Wro Caron= JO uadan control pm acs Revised: 5105 3.000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of 52W.19 or 0,09 per copy, 119 WHY EROSION CONTROL? What can raise the cost of your water or e4ectric bill? What can close your fisvvorite fishlrG area, swimming #ake or stream? What can destroy Wici fe habitat.ovemight? What can change your valuah!e .oroperty into a worthless piece of land? Hint - It is -the singte larges+pollutant-by volume of North Carolina's lakes, rivers, and streams - and it's not toxic waste or spilled chemicals. The. answer - sediment caused by soil erosion �z ,c N .a " ` �. a Erosion from unprotected cons5uctiorr sites harry ourrimrs, lakes, andstreams. THE LAW The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act CSPCA) and state rules require anyone involved in land - disturbing activities to take special precautions to reduce soil erosion and prevent sedimentation t zt damages waterways and propW LY. Everyone must cantroi erosion and sedimentation: 'Persons conciv ring i*and-distutbin5 acfiviryshall reke.aff reason..7bfe.measures to.,orotect all public and prNux prgoerty from dorms e caused by str,h actiOties.'(15A NC-'�C 046,0105) ae#ore any land -disturbing activity beSir , dieck with your local governmenT's reSulacions on erasion and sedimentation control as well as t'fose'of the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment- ation Control Program, WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CONTROL SEDIMENTATION? Here ate some simple devices that can be used during construction to reduce erosion and rnini- mize sedimentation. • Temporary and permanent vegetation • Sediment fence on property -border. • Stone construction entrance • Grass -covered drainage ditches i1s�� NCDEPJ6: 120 This page intentionally left blank • • • Appendix M: Example of SPCCP SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL & COUNTERMEASURES PLAN ...— PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA J i i Prepared for: City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, North Carolina ~ Prepared by: ameo AMEC EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA 101 West Friendly Avenue,' Suite 603 Greensboro, North Carolina 27401 (336) 691,-5398 February 2009 C 11 IE 0 SPILL RESPONSE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE City of Jacksonville Public Services Facility For all Employees: If you see a spill of oil, gasoline, or other hazardous or questionable substance: 1. Evaluate the incident and/or spill scene. Identify as best as possible the Facility's ability to handle the incident and spill internally (i.e., control source and cleanup release). 2. Evacuate the area if the incident appears to be a threat to human health. 3. Contact the appropriate Public Services Department Superintendent to report incident. 4. Contact the Deputy Fire Chief. Convey the available incident information (i.e., location, substance spilled, estimated volume, injuries, assessment of on -site personnel's ability to control or eliminate source and clean up with internal personnel). Receive instructions from the Deputy Fire Chief regarding further actions. For Deputy Fire Chief or Designee: The Deputy Fire Chief must further evaluate the spill as either INCIDENTAL or MAJOR. b See Page 5 for guidance classifying spills. After the spill is classified: See Pages 6 and 9 for INCIDENTAL spill response procedures. See Pages 7, 8 and 9 for MAJOR spill response procedures. Emergency Tele hone Numbers and Contact List: Public Services Facility Office 24-Hour Ed Richards, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 910-938-5229 910-330-5853 Johnny Stiltner, Streets Maintenance Superintendent 910-938-5333 910-459-6785 Kerry Terrell, Sanitation Superintendent 910-938-5337 910-581-9464 John Lareva, Utilities Maintenance Superintendent 910-938-5277 910-938-5277 Richard Sirois, Facilities Manager 910-938-5328 910-459-6728 Fire Department Staff Office 24-Hour Michael Koonce, Deputy Fire Chief 910-455-8080 1 910-358-1031 Outside Agencies Telephone 1. Fire, Medical, & Police. 911 During office hours (8 AM — 5 PM only) 919-733-3300 2. NCDENR/ SERC After normal office hours (24 Hours) (State Emergency Response Commission) 800-858-0368 3. National Response Center (NRC)' 800-424-8802 4. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region 4 Response Hotline (if NRC is not available) 404-562-8700 Emergency Response Contractors Telephone Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation 800-682-1515 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE NO. 1.0 APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION i i.i Management Approval......................................................................................................................... 1 1.2Professional Engineer Certification....................................................................................................... 1 1.3Certification of the Applicability of the Substantial Harm Criteria...........................................................2 2.0 INTRODUCTION 3 2.1 Key Facility Personnel..........................................................................................................................3 2.2Material Safety Data Sheets.................................................................................................................4 3.0 SPILL RESPONSE AND CONTINGENCY PLAN 5 3.3.lnitial Spill Response Procedures..........................................................................................................5 3.2Additional Emergency Action......................................................................................... 9 3.30ff-Site Spills of Oil..............................................................................................................................9 3.41nternal Notification of Spill.................................................................. 3.5 Public Notification of Spill....................................................................................................................9 4.0 POST SPILL ACTIONS ii 4.sAmendments..................................................................................................................................... 11 4.2State Follow-Up................................................................................................................................. 11 4.3Federal Follow-Up.............................................................................................................................. 11 5.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND POTENTIAL SPILL LOCATIONS 13 5.3.5ite Name and Address...................................................................................................................... 13 5.2 Site Description................................................................................................................................. 23 5.3General Security................................................................................................................................ 14 5.4Potential Spill Sources....................................................................................................................... 3.4 5.5Facility Storage and Compatibility.................................................................................................17 5.6Tanker Loading/ Unloading Operations...............................................................................................19 5.7General Spill Prevention Measures......................................................................................................19 6.o TRAINING, INSPECTIONS, AND RECORDKEEPING 21 6.1Training2l 6.21nspections......................................................................................................................................... 21 Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page i 6.3integrity Testing................................................................................................................................ 22 . 6.4 Facility Transfer Operations, Pumping, and Facility Process......................................................... 23 6.5inspection of Rainwater in Secondary Containment............................................................................. 23 6.6 Recordkeeping...........................................................................................................................23 6.7Required Documentation................................................................................................................... 24 7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR PLAN 25 • (a 7.xGeneral Applicability and Purpose...................................................................................................... 25 7.2Regulatory Requirements and Applicability......................................................................................... 25 7.3 Review and Amendment of the Plan................................................................................................... 25 7.4Certification of Plan and Amendments................................................................................................26 7.5Civil Penalties 7.6Spill History... 26 26 Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Page ii TABLES TABLE 1A - SPILL PREVENTION COORDINATORS 3 TABLE iB -SITE ON -SCENE COORDINATORS 4 TABLE 2 - MAJOR SPILL SCENARIOS AND REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS 7 TABLE 3 - EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACT LIST? TABLE 4 - FACILITY OIL STORAGE SITES 18 APPENDICES Appendix- Figures............................................................................................................. A Appendix B - Facility Spill Control/ Emergency Equipment List ............................................. B Appendix C - Spill Incident Reporting Form........................................................................... C Appendix D - Record of Changes, Amendments, and Review Form ....................................... D Appendix E - Spill Plan Training Form & Requirement ............................................................E Appendix F - Inspection Forms..................................................................... .......................... F Appendix G - Spill Cleanup Actions........................................................................................ G Appendix H Acronyms And Definitions................................................................................ H Appendix I - Cross Reference Matrix........................................................................................I • • 0 Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page iii 1.0 APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION • 1.1 Management Approval 0 This Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) has been carefully reviewed by the Public Services Department. The Department concurs and supports the programs and procedures which are to be implemented and periodically reviewed and updated in accordance with Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention). Departmental approval has been extended at a level with authority to commit the necessary resources. Signature: Date: Name: Grant S Title: Public Services Director 1.2 Professional Engineer Certification "I hereby certify that I have examined the facilities on the installation and, being familiar with the provisions of Title 40 CFR 110 and 112, attest that this Plan has been prepared in accordance with reasonable and prudent engineering practices and satisfies the current requirements of the aforementioned regulations." Signature: Date of Plan Certification: Name: Daniel J. O'Connor, PE Professional Engineer Certification Number: 23038 State of Certification: North Carolina P.E. Seal/Stamp: Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 1 1.3 Certification of the Applicability of the Substantial Harm Criteria Facility Name: Public Services Facility _ 0 Facility Address: 350-A South Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540 1. Does the facility transfer oil over water to or from vessels and does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 42,000 gallons? Yes No X 2. Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons and does the facility lack secondary containment that is sufficiently large to contain the capacity of the largest aboveground oil storage tank plus sufficient freeboard to allow for precipitation within any aboveground storage tank area? Yes No X 3. Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons and is the facility located a distance (as calculated using the appropriate formula in Attachment C- III to this appendix or a comparable formula) such that a discharge from the facility could cause injury to fish and wildlife and sensitive environments? For further description of fish and wildlife and sensitive environments, see Appendices 1, II, and III to DOC/ NOAA's "Guidance for Facility and Vessel Response plans: Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments" (See Appendix E to this part, section 10, for availability) and the applicable Area Contingency Plan. Yes No X 4. Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons and is the facility located a distance (as calculated using the appropriate formula in Attachment C- III to this appendix or a comparable formula) such that a discharge from the facility would shut down a public drinking water intake? Yes No X 5 Does the facility have a total oil storage capacity greater than or equal to 1 million gallons and has the facility experienced a reportable oil spill in an amount greater than or equal to 10,000 gallons within the last 5 years? Yes No X Certification (Attachment C-II, 40 CFR 112.20e) I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document, and that based on my inquiry of those individuals responsible for obtaining this information, I believe that the submitted information is true, accurate, and complete. Signature: Date: Name: Grant Soarks Title: Public Services Director C� J Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 2 0 0 2.0 introduction This Spill Prevention, Control and ,Countermeasure Plan (SPCCP) establish procedures, methods and equipment, and other requirements to prevent the discharge of oil and hazardous substances from the facility. This Plan identifies potential spill sources, preventive measures, control and response procedures, inspection programs, and required training of personnel. The exact location of this Plan shall be known and easily accessed by facility personnel who may handle or potentially be involved in handling oil or hazardous substances. 2.1 Key Facility Personnel 2.1.1 Spill Prevention and Preparedness There are several City Department Superintendents located at the Public Services Facility. The Public Services Department Superintendents or their designated individuals are responsible for spill prevention and preparedness, as described in 40 CFR 112.7 (f)(2). Their primary responsibilities include: • Keeping this Plan updated as changes occur; • Ensuring current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are appropriately obtained and maintained; • Ensuring copies of the Plan are distributed to appropriate personnel at the facility and authorized emergency response agencies who request it; • Ensuring facility personnel designated to handle oil and/or hazardous materials, or respond to spills, have been appropriately trained and coordinating training (Section 5); • Performing inspections; and • Reviewing the Plan once every five years. Table 'IA identifies the contact information for the facility's primary and alternate spill prevention coordinators. "liable I A — Spi I I Prevention Coordinators Fleet Maintenance Primary Alternate Name: Ed Richards Richard Pollock Title; Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Fleet Alternate Work: 910-938-5229 910-938-5229 24-hour: 910-330-5853 910-358-2577 Streets Maintenance Primag Alternate Name: Johnny Stiltner Streets Maint. Supervisor Title: Streets Maintenance Superintendent Streets Maint. Supervisor Work: 910-938-5333 910-938-5333 24-hour: 910-459-6785 910-459-6785 Sanitation Primary Alternate Name: Kerry Terrell Herman Lanier Title: Sanitation Superintendent Field Supervisor Work: 910-938-5337 910-938-5337 24-hour: 910-581-9464 910-459-6767 Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Page 3 Utilities Maintenance Primary Alternate Name: John Lareva Wynn Ray Title: Utilities Maintenance Superintendent Plants Maint. Supervisor Work: 910-938-5277 910-938-5270 24-hour: 910-938-5277 910-938-5270 Facilities Maintenance Prima Alternate Name. Richard Sirois Jeff Maready Title: Facility Manager Building Maint. Supervisor Work: 910-938-5328 910-938-5327 24-hour: 910-459-6728 910-459-6729 2.1.2 Spill Response and Control Table 1 B identifies the contact information for the facility's primary and alternate Site On -Scene Coordinators. Table 1B — Site On -Scene Coordinators Fire Department Primary Alternate Name: Michael Koonce Captain on -duty Title: Deputy Fire Chief Shift Supervisor (A, B, or C) Work: 910-455-8080 910-347-6033 24-hour: 910-358-1031 910-347-6033 The Deputy Fire Chief or designee is responsible for spill response coordination following a release. Their primary responsibilities include: • Evacuation of and controlling access to the spill location as required; • Notifying the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies of reportable quantity spills; • Notifying appropriate officials; • Serving as the Site On -Scene Coordinator (SOSC) until arrival of appropriate government agency representatives. This includes directing any available initial response team personnel; and, • Overseeing non -emergency clean-up activities following spill. Appendix A includes a site location map and site plan to aid emergency response personnel with transportation to and within the facility. 2.2 Material Safety Data Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are available to personnel during working hours. They contain critical information regarding oils and oil -based substances, including toxicity, reactivity, flammability, personal protective equipment (PPE), health and safety hazards, and emergency medical decontamination and treatment procedures. In addition, many MSDSs include information related to spill containment and cleanup. MSDSs are available near where chemicals are stored and used in each department. MSDS Binders are kept up to date and have a chemical inventory at the front of each binder. • Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 4 . 3.0 SPiLL RESPONSE AND CONTINGENCY PLAN WARNING: Personnel safety and protection of life and limb take precedence over environmental protection. If there is a threat to personnel safety, the local fire department should be the first official agency notified. Special precautions should be exercised when handling fuels or other materials with low flash points (solvent, thinners, etc.). Facility personnel will not respond to leaks or spills from transformers due to the safety (electrical) risks involved. Contact the Public Services Department Director, who will notify the local emergency authorities. The local emergency authorities will notify the owning utility responsible for response actions and subsequent cleanup of a release. 3.1 Initial Spill Response Procedures The initial spill response procedures are as follows: 1. Evaluate the incident and/or spill scene. Identify as best as possible the Facility's ability to handle (i.e., control source and clean up release) the incident and spill internally. 2. If the incident appears to be a threat to human health, evacuate the area. 3. Contact the appropriate Deputy Fire Chief (Section 2.1.1) and convey the available incident information (i.e., location, substance spilled, estimated volume, status, injuries, etc.). Receive instructions from the Deputy Fire Chief regarding further actions. The Deputy Fire Chief or designee is responsible for further evaluation of the spill and to classify the spill as either INCIDENTAL or MAJOR. This evaluation may be performed based on the information provided by the person reporting the spill, or through a first hand evaluation if needed. INCIDENTAL SPILL (Response actions outlined in Section 3.1.1): • Personnel have knowledge of the spilled substance through normal day to day activities; • No immediate threat to life, human health, or the environment is believed present; • The spill has not flowed into an indoor or outdoor drain, navigable water, or onto adjacent property. MAJOR SPILL (Response actions outlined in Section 3.1.2): • The material released is immediately or potentially threatening to life, human health, or the environment; • The spill has entered a navigable water, a drain (indoor or outdoor), or adjacent property; • Involved personnel have not been trained in initial response actions for hazardous material releases; or • Involved personnel do not handle the hazardous material(s) as part of their routine job functions. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 6 3.1.1 Incidental Spill Response Procedures 0 Incidental spills are spills small enough to be handled using personnel and equipment routinely located in the immediate area of the release. The normal course of action following an INCIDENTAL SPILL is for appropriately trained personnel to contain and clean up the spill using available spill response equipment The Deputy Fire Chief, or personnel instructed by the Deputy Fire Chief, will follow these steps when responding to an incidental spill: • Observe the spill from an upwind location, noting product type and/or appearance, source, volume, status (still leaking or not), and nearby conveyances (i.e., drains). Complete Part 2 of the Spill Incident Report Form (Appendix C). • Turn off or extinguish all sources of ignition (pumps, motors, heaters, cigarettes, etc.) when flammable and/or combustible substances are involved • Review facility records (i.e., MSDSs) and manifests as necessary to identify product(s) released, health hazards, and clean up/recovery procedures. • Stop the source of a spill If the source cannot be stopped, request additional assistance using information in Table 3. • If trained to respond, contain the spill using spill response equipment (Appendix B) or whatever means are readily available. Stop or slow the spread of the spill using one or more of the following methods: o Build a dike around the spill using absorbent material or use a floating boom and absorbents. Only use absorbent material marked as compatible with the hazard class of the spilled material (check the materials MSDS for guidance) and for land or water use. o Dispose of contaminated media, residue, and cleanup materials as waste. • Complete Parts 3 and 4, Spill Incident Report Form. Completed copies of the form will be inserted into the SPCCP and maintained on -site for at least five (5) years. If needed, all notifications to the appropriate environmental authorities will be made by the Public Services Director or his designee in case of absence. This includes notifying the State of North Carolina within 72 hours. The Public Services Director will follow up with a written report according to Section 4.3. 0 Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 6 L� s 3.1.2 Major Spill Response Procedures Major spills are spills that CANNOT be absorbed or otherwise controlled at the time of release by personnel in the immediate release area. These include spills that pose a significant safety or health hazard, such as fire or explosion, or that may reach a water source. Table 2 identifies reporting requirements for specific spill volume and type scenarios. Table 3 includes the telephone numbers for internal and external personnel who may need to be notified of a major spill. Unless otherwise directed, the appropriate Public Services Superintendent will be responsible for notifications. Table 2 — Major Spill Scenarios and Required Notifications Major Spill Scenario Agencies to be Notified Any quantity of oil that discharged into or upon 1. Local Fire Department navigable water (including storm water 2. North Carolina Department of drains) in an amount that causes a visible film Environment and Natural Resources or sheen upon the surface of the water. (NCDENR) 3. National Response Center 25 gallons of oil that discharged into the 1. Local Fire Department environment (including the ground, even if the 2 NCDENR surface is impervious or paved), or any quantity of oil discharged <_ 100 feet from water. Non -petroleum Substances (i.e. foam, water Refer to 40 CFR 302 (hazardous substance treatment chemicals). reportable quantity table) to identify whether a threshold has been exceeded for reporting to Fire Department, NCDENR, and the National Response Center. Table 3 - Emergency Telephone Numbers and Contact List Public Services Facility Office 24-Hour Ed Richards, Fleet Maintenance Superintendent 910-938-5229 910-938-5229 Johnny Stiltner, Streets Maintenance Superintendent 910-938-5333 910-938-5333 Kerry Terrell, Sanitation Superintendent 910-938-5337 910-938-5337 John Lareva, Utilities Maintenance Superintendent 910-938-5277 910-938-5277 Richard Sirois, Facilities Manager 910-938-5328 910-459-6728 Fire Department Staff Office 24-Hour Michael Koonce, Deputy Fire Chief 910-455-8080 910-358-1031 Outside Agencies Telephone 1. Fire, Medical, & Police. 911 During office hours (8 AM — 5 PM only) 919-733-3300 2. NCDENR/ SERC After normal office hours (24 Hours) (State Emergency Response Commission) 800-858-43fi8 3. National Response Center (NRC)' 800-424-8802 4. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region 4 Response Hotline (If NRC is not available) 404-562-8700 Emergency Response Contractors Telephone Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation 800-682-1515 I The NRC will notify the USEPA Office Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Page 7 The Deputy Fire Chief, or personnel instructed by the Deputy Fire Chief, will follow these . steps when responding to a MAJOR SPILL (the sequence of initial response action may be altered depending upon individual spill characteristics (i.e., type of spill, quantity of spill, and/or safety hazards involved . • Observe the spill from an upwind location. Document basic spill information (i.e., product type and/or appearance, source, volume, status (still leaking or not), and nearby conveyances (i.e., sewer inlets) using Part 2 of the Spill Incident Report Form located in Appendix C. Answers to some questions about the cause of the spill will not be immediately known, but it is important to quickly gather as much information as possible without putting personnel in danger. Product identification number, snipping manifests, and placard information are essential for the identification of the spilled or leaked material. First responders should use the Department of Transportation's (DDT's) Emergency Response Guidebook to help identify hazardous substances, and for guidance on initial precautionary and containment steps. Secure the area. • IF NEEDED,initiate evacuation and notify Facility personnel of the threat. Fire evacuation route maps are posted through the building at the facility and provided to employees as handouts. • Immediately notify the local emergency response agencies by dialing 911. • Turn off or extinguish all sources of ignition (pumps, motors, cigarettes, etc.)when flammable and/or combustible substances are involved. • Notify state and federal regulatory agencies if the spill is reportable. The appropriate +� Public Services Superintendent and/or local emergency agencies will determine if the spill is a reportable spill, using spill scenarios in Table 2 as a guide. Emergency agency telephone numbers are included in Table 3. The Facility Manager will convey information recorded on Part 2 of the Spill Incident Report Form (as required by 40 CFR 112), and will document notifications for future reference. • Stop spill flow when possible without undue risk of personal injury. Attempt to stop the source of a spill only if sufficiently familiar with the substance and equipment and can provide an effective response without undue risk of personal injury. • Report to senior management upon their arrival to the scene. • Complete Parts 2, 3, and 4 of the Spill Incident Report Form (Appendix C) to document the release. The report will identify the type of equipment and methods used in spill cleanup, the names of personnel involved, and a description of assistance received from emergency response agencies. Completed copies of the form will be inserted into the SPCCP and maintained on -site for at least five (5) years. • The appropriate Public Services Superintendent will notify the property owner within 24- hours. • Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 8 . 3.2 Additional Emergency Action • In case of fire/ explosion, activate the fire alarm system, and evacuate the area. • Do not allow smoking or open flames within the potential area of the spill. • Do not use equipment with magneto -sparked engines or equipment that produces sparks or static electricity in potential spill risk areas. • Do not use any material that would cause oil to sink or disperse in water. • Place chemical soaked sorbent and soil in metal, leak -tight drums, label and dispose of properly and promptly. For releases originating outside of the facility, Figure 2 located in Appendix A will be consulted to determine the potential flow direction of the spill. Outfalls through which spills could be discharged may need to be monitored. In the event additional personnel anti/or services are required, outside contractors may be employed. Contracts or agreements with contractors, transporters, or similar personnel for movement of such commodities as fuel and used oil, in or out of the facility, will stipulate that the contractor, transporter, or similar person will be responsible for cleanup of spills on the facility caused by their negligence. The agreement shall also stipulate that the Facility takes no responsibility for these personnel outside the physical confines of the facility. 0 3.3 Off -Site Spills of Oil 0 Off -site spills will be reported following the procedure outlined in Section 3.1 for on -site spills of oil. If the spilled material flows past the property boundary of the facility or occurs off -site, the Facility shall ensure that information, records, and samples adequate for legal purposes are obtained and safeguarded for future use. 3.4 Internal Notification of Spill Facility personnel will be notified of a spill that could pose an immediate threat to their health through hand-held radios and/or cellular phones. 3.5 Public Notification of Spill If necessary, the Public Services Director, in conjunction with the City of Jacksonville's Community Affairs Director, will make appropriate statements to the media concerning an oil spill event. The extent and nature of the hazard, as well as the steps being taken to safeguard life and property will be explained to prevent or reduce widespread public alarm. Follow-up information will be provided to interested media as it becomes available. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 9 • THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Is 4) Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 10 • 4.0 POST SPILL ACTIONS The appropriate Public Services Superintendent will submit a completed copy of the Spill Incident Report Form, included in Appendix C, to appropriate local, state, and federal agencies as requested. Cleanup actions will be performed by the Facility and/or response contractors according to the requirements of the agency with jurisdiction. Contaminated media and spill response materials shall be properly containerized and analyzed to identify applicable disposal requirements. Some general information on spill containment and spill cleanup procedures is provided in Appendix G. 4.1 Amendments After a spilled substance has been removed and the site remediated, consideration will be given to ways of preventing the reoccurrence of the spill. This may involve one or more of the following: 1. Reviewing equipment inspection records; 2. Reevaluating procedures for certain operations, (i.e., tank filling, tank inspecting, emergency response); and, 3. Investigating options such as: i. Purchasing more spill contingency resources; ii. Installing monitoring/ warning devices; iii. Constructing new secondary containment devices; and, iv. Updating storage equipment. Any changes made related to resources or procedures, which affect the potential for a spill, shall be incorporated into this Plan as an amendment. These changes shall be documented on the Record of Changes, Amendments, and Reviews Form located in Appendix D. 4.2 State Follow -Up Immediately following a reportable quantity release of oil, NCDENR shall be notified of the release. A follow-up or written report is not required, unless requested by NCDENR. 4.3 Federal Follow -Up If a 1,000-gallon oil single discharge event or two 42-gallon oil discharge events occur within a 12-month period, the following information is required to be submitted to the Regional Administrator of USEPA Region 4 within 60 days [40 CFR Part 112.4(a)]: 1. A detailed description of the Facility; 2. The reporter's name; 3. Location of the Facility; 4. Maximum storage or handling capacity of the Facility and normal daily throughput; 5. Corrective action and countermeasures you have taken, including a description of equipment repairs and replacements; 6. An adequate description of the facility, including maps, flow diagrams, and topographical maps, as necessary; 7. The cause of such discharge, including a failure analysis of the system or subsystem in which the failure occurred; Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page i i 8. Additional preventive measures you have taken or contemplated to minimize the possibility of recurrence; 9. Such other information as the Regional Administrator may reasonably require pertinent to the Plan or discharge; and 10. A complete copy of the SPCCP. The above information will be sent to the USEPA at the address below. The shipping envelope/ container label will clearly indicate that the package is to be submitted to the USEPA Region 4 official in charge of the SPCCP program. A complete copy of all information sent to USEPA will also be simultaneously sent to the NCDENR, as required by 40 CFR Part 112.4 (c). Office of the Regional Administrator USEPA Region 4 345 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, GA 30365 1-800-424-8802 404-562-8700 Attn: EPA Region 4 Official in Charge of SPCC Program NCDENR Attn: Spill Reports P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 919-791-4200 Following the receipt and review of the spill and SPCCP information at the state and federal (USEPA) levels, either of these agencies may contact the Facility requiring changes or amendments be made to the Plan. Oil spills which result in a discharge to a United States navigable water may also require the submission of a written report to the USEPA. If the USEPA is notified of a discharge or threatened discharge of oil(s) or hazardous substance(s) into surface waters from the facility, a "Clean Water Act Section 308 Letter - Information Required for Oil Spills" notice may be sent to the facility. The required information must be submitted within a specific time frame (i.e. 20 calendar days) after receipt of the information request. A written request for an extension to the time limit for responding must be made within five (5) calendar days after receipt of the information request. Due to the level of detail contained in the information request, it is critical that all activities and persons involved in the spill and subsequent response are documented as thoroughly as possible. • • Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 12 0 5.0 Site Description and Potential Spill Locations 5.1 Site Name and Address Public Services Facility 350-A South Marine Boulevard Jacksonville, North Carolina 5.2 Site Description Location The Public Services Facility (also referred herein as the Facility) is located in Onslow County, Jacksonville, North Carolina approximately one mile west of the City of Jacksonville's central business district. The Facility is located on City -owned property and is comprised of approximately 90 acres of land in which approximately 30 acres are developed and the remaining portions are covered by woods and wetlands. The New River is located north of the property. The surrounding properties to the east and west are mostly wooded. The properties to the south are primarily commercial properties. Figure 1 in Appendix A shows the location of the Facility. Purpose and Activities The Public Services Facility is operated by the City of Jacksonville Public Works Department. It is comprised of field operations for Public Services Divisions, including the Streets Division, A Sanitation Division, Utilities Maintenance Division, and Fleet Maintenance. The Public Services Facility consists of a Public Works Building, a Public Utilities Building, a Garage Building with a covered vehicle wash rack, a fuel station, a tire shed, covered vehicle and equipment storage sheds (Pole Barns #1, #2, and #3), a Quonset but storage building, outdoor material storage bins and stockpile areas, outdoor vehicle and equipment staging areas, administrative facilities, and employee parking areas. Two roads provide access to the property. The layout of the Facility is shown in the SPCCP Site Plan on Figure 2 in Appendix A. The site plan identifies operational areas on the Facility, including oil storage locations and drainage pathways. Activities performed at the Facility include maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment, refueling, vehicle and equipment washing, vehicle and equipment storage, bulk fuel storage, chemical storage and handling, raw material stockpiles, and scrap material storage. Bulk fuel and various hazardous substances are stored and handled at the Facility. There are several storage tanks and various containers of oil located on -site. Two bulk aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) are used for refueling at the Facility. Several additional ASTs containing petroleum -based fuel, oil, and lubricants (POL) are located in the Garage Building. Several generators and transformers containing oil are located throughout the Facility. Various 55-gallon drums and other small sized containers of oil and hazardous substances are located throughout the maintenance buildings. Stormwater Drainage System The topography of the Facility is primarily flat throughout the property, but generally slopes east and north toward the New River. The Facility's buildings are surrounded by paved, graveled, and grass covered areas. The remaining surrounding portions of the Facility are covered by forested wetlands. The stormwater management systems in place at the Facility include a network of underground storm sewer pipes and inlets around the buildings and parking areas, and open drainage swales, and two stormwater wet ponds (Ponds #1 and #2). Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 13 Stormwater runoff from the developed area drains into one of the two wet ponds located on the property or as sheetflow into the surrounding wetlands. Stormwater runoff from the southern portion of the Facility, which includes southern portions of the Public Works and Public Utilities Buildings, Pole Barn #3, and equipment and material storage areas drains into Pond #1. Pond #1 is a wet pond located south of Pole Barn #3. This pond is designed with a forebay and a 30- inch RCP outlet, which discharges to the northeast into the forested wetlands. Stormwater runoff from portions of the bulk fuel storage area either flows overland toward Pond #1 or enters adjacent grass swales which discharge off -site as sheetflow. Stormwater runoff from the northern portion of the Facility, which includes the northern portions of the Public Works and Public Utilities Buildings, the Garage Building, Pole Barnes #1 and #2, the Fuel Station, the Tire Shed, the material bins and stockpile area, and various vehicle and equipment storage areas drains into Pond #2. Pond #2 is a wet pond located north of the aggregate and material stockpile area. This pond is designed with a forebay and a 30-inch RCP outlet, which discharges to the northwest into the forested wetlands. Spills at the Facility that do not enter the ground surface will discharge overland to the stormwater drainage system, and likely discharge into Ponds #1 or #2. The stormwater surface drainage patterns are identified in Figure 2. 5.3 General Security The Facility has existing security policies. The Facility has perimeter security fencing topped with three strands of barred wire around the Facility, including the bulk fuel ASTs, and various vehicle and equipment storage areas. Security gates are provided at the two access roads to the Facility. The gates are kept locked during non -working hours or when authorized personnel are not on -site. Master valves and starter controls for oil transfer systems are locked in off position when the facilities are not in use. Pipelines are drained and bank -flanged when taken out of service. bighting is sufficient throughout the Facility to identify spills or activities that may create the potential for a spill. The Fuel Station consists of two fuel dispensing islands with two pumps each, and the two bulk fuel ASTs. The bulk ASTs are located on a concrete pad surrounded by security fencing topped with three -stands of barbed wire. The gate to the bulk ASTs is kept locked. A key code system is provided at the fuel dispensers. The Fuel Station is covered and lighted to discourage trespassing or vandalism and to aid in spill discovery. An emergency fuel shutoff is located at the Fuel Station. Warning signs are placed at the fuel dispensers and bulk fuel ASTs. 5.4 Potential Spill Sources There are several primary locations with potential sources of oil spills associated with the Facility. The following narrative describes potential oil spill sources. Figure 2 in Appendix A shows these oil container storage locations. 5.4.1 Aboveground Storage Tanks ✓ AST-1: Aboveground Storage Tank (12,000 gallons) A 12,000-gallon capacity AST (AST-1) containing gasoline is located in the Fuel Storage area southeast of the Fleet Maintenance Building. The AST is of double -walled steel construction. The AST is situated on a concrete pad within a locked fenced area. The AST provides gasoline Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 14 to one of the fuel dispensing islands located northwest of the bulk fuel storage area. The AST provides fuel through aboveground cast iron piping at the AST that goes belowground through PVC sleeves in the concrete pad immediately northwest of the AST and through underground piping directly to the fuel pumps. The AST is also provided with an access ladder and lockable fuel port. Spills from the AST system may occur due to drips and leaks from the AST or associated piping or during liquid transfer operations. Large spills from the AST system or from a fuel transfer truck would flow across concrete pad, surrounding grass, or asphalt loading area into the storm drainage system. ✓ AST-2: Aboveground Storage Tank (5,000 gallons) A 5,000-gallon capacity AST (AST-2) containing bio diesel is located in the Fuel Storage area southeast of the Fleet Maintenance Building. The AST is of double -walled steel construction. The AST is situated on a concrete pad within a locked fenced area. The AST provides bio diesel to one of the fuel dispensing islands located northwest of the bulk fuel storage area. The AST provides fuel through aboveground cast iron piping at the AST that goes belowground through PVC sleeves in the concrete pad immediately northwest of AST-1 and through underground piping directly to the fuel pumps. The AST is also provided with an access ladder and lockable fuel port. Spills from the AST system may occur due to drips and leaks from the AST or associated piping or during liquid transfer operations. Large spills from the AST system or from a fuel transfer truck would flow across concrete pad, surrounding grass, or asphalt loading area into the storm drainage system. ✓ AST-3 and AST-4: Aboveground Storage Tanks (385 gallons each) Two 385-gallon capacity ASTs (AST-3 and AST-4) containing used oil are located inside the Fleet Maintenance Building. The ASTs are double -walled polyethylene totes. The ASTs are located inside the used oil and household hazardous waste drop-off bay located in the southeast corner of the building. The ASTs are used by Fleet Maintenance personnel and City residents. The drop-off point is typically open from 6am to 6pm during the regular work week. The bay has a concrete floor, with three sides concrete block construction and the forth side is the open bay door. Spills from the ASTs may occur due to drips and leaks from the ASTs or during used oil transfer operations. Large spills at the ASTs or from a used oil transfer truck would either be contained inside the bay or would flow outside the bay onto the asphalt pavement east of the building, which would then flow east towards the grass lined storm drainage ditches surrounding the asphalt pavement. ✓ AST-5 through AST-9: Aboveground Storage Tanks (approximately 240 gallons each) Five ASTs (AST-5 through AST-9) containing oil are located inside the Fleet Maintenance Building tube room. The ASTs are of approximately 240-gallon capacity and are of single - walled steel construction. The ASTs contain 5W20 motor oil, 1530 motor oil, 1540 motor oil, hydraulic fluid, and transmission fluid. The ASTs are equipped with dispensers and are used in the Fleet Maintenance operations. The lube room has a concrete floor with concrete block wall construction. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 15 Spills from the ASTs may occur due to drips and leaks from the ASTs or their associated dispensers or during liquid transfer operations. Spills would likely be contained within the lube room. Large spills from the ASTs that escape the lube room may enter floor drains located in the maintenance bays, which in turn discharge through the oil/water separator. ✓ AST-10: Aboveground Storage Tank (1,500 gallons) A 2,000-gallon capacity AST (AST-10) containing liquid asphalt is located immediately east of Pole Barn #1. The AST is of single -walled steel construction. The AST is labeled GENCOR and is situated on a metal skid over three wood timbers. This AST is currently inactive. Spills from the AST may occur due to drips and leaks from the AST or during liquid transfer operations. Large spills from the AST or during liquid transfer would flow northeast across the grass area to the forested wetlands. 5.4.2 Drums/ Containers ✓ Drums/ Containers There are several drums and container storage areas located throughout the facility. The primary drum storage areas at the facility are located at the Fleet Maintenance Building, Various 55-gallon drums and other smaller sized containers of oil, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, grease, detergent, paint, aerosols, and other liquid hazardous substances are stored in the maintenance bays and lube room in the building. The lube room typically contains 55-gallon drums of transmission fluid, brake cleaner, and motor oil. One 55-gallon drum of antifreeze is stored at the used oil/ household hazardous waste drop off bay in the southeast corner of the building. 0 Four solvent parts washers are also located inside the Fleet Maintenance Building. A small parts washer is located in the Streets Bay Room inside the Public Works Building. Various small quantity containers of oil and hazardous substances are stored within flammables cabinets located at the Fleet Maintenance Building, Public Works Building, and Public Utilities Building. Several flammables cabinets containing oil and hazardous substances are also stored outdoors at the facility. Spills not contained within flammables cabinets will either remain in the buildings if inside, or would flow outside the buildings into the surrounding ground surface. Any spills that enter trench or floor drains inside the Fleet Maintenance Building would discharge through the OWS located outside the building to the sanitary sewer system. Spills would be contained and/or removed by appropriately trained personnel using spill response equipment located on -site. 5.4.3 Electrical Generators with Integral Fuel Tanks ✓ Electrical Generators with Integral Fuel Tanks Three generators with integral fuel tanks are located on the Facility. The generator integral tanks are double -walled tanks. The first generator is located on a concrete pad west of the Fleet Maintenance Building and contains approximately 366-gallons of diesel fuel. The second generator is located on a concrete pad north of the Public Utilities building and contains approximately 366-gallons of diesel fuel. The third generator is located on a concrete pad north of Public Works Building and contains approximately 366-gallons of diesel fuel. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 16 Spills from the generators may occur due to drips and leaks from the generators or during refilling of the generator integral fuel tanks. Large spills from the generators would flow across surrounding asphalt pavement or into adjacent grass covered areas and discharge into the storm drainage system. 5.4.4 Electrical Transformers ✓ Electrical Transformers Three pad -mounted transformers (PMTs) are located on the Facility that are owned and maintained by Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation. The first transformer (PMT-1) is located on a concrete pad south of the Fleet Maintenance Building and contains approximately 125-gallons of mineral oil. The second transformer (PMT-2) is located on the north side of the Public Utilities building and contains approximately 125-gallons of mineral oil. The third transformer (PMT-3) is located on the northeast side of Pole Barn 1 and contains approximately 40-gallons of mineral oil. Spills from the transformers may occur due to drips and leaks from the transformer or during mineral oil transfer operations. Large spills from the transformers would flow into the adjacent grass covered areas around the transformers and discharge into the storm drainage system. The two 125-gallon mineral oil transformers are labeled as "Non -Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)" and the 40-gallon transformer has a certification plate that reads "when manufactured contains <1 ppm of PCBs". There have not been any spills or concerns noted by facility personnel at these transformers. While owned and operated by Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation, these transformers are included in this SPCCP because of their on - site mineral oil capacities. 5.4.5 OillWater Separator ✓ Oil/Water Separator The Fleet Maintenance Building has a vehicle and equipment wash bay located on the south side of the building. The wash bay consists of a covered drive up bay with floor sloped to a central drain which acts as a sediment chamber, which discharges through a 2,500-gallon capacity oil/water separator (OWS) located outside the northeast side of the building to the sanitary sewer system. Facility personnel clean out the sediment chamber on a monthly basis and dispose of sediment in the on -site dewatering station located north of Pole Barn #1. Trench drains located inside the Fleet Maintenance Building maintenance bays also discharge through this OWS to the sanitary sewer system. Spills from the OWS system may occur from slug discharges to the OWS or during sludge removal or cleanout operations. Large spills from the OWS during cleanout operations would flow across the surrounding asphalt pavement and discharge into the storm drainage system. 5.5 Facility Storage and Compatibility a Table 4 provides a summary of the Facility oil storage sites, including containers greater than 55 gallons. No field -constructed aboveground containers, pipelines, partially buried tanks, or tanks Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 17 with internal heating devices, are currently used by the Facility. Each container utilized for bulk fluid storage is constructed of materials compatible for the liquids they contain. Pipe supports are properly designed and constructed to minimize abrasion and corrosion and to allow for 40 expansion and contraction. Figure 2 in Appendix A shows the approximate location of oil storage areas. The integrated tanks are considered shop -manufactured. Integrity testing of these tanks is not required' if tanks are not in direct contact with soil and are provided with secondary containment. Table 4 — Facility Oil Storage Sites Storage a Capacity Container Seconary Equipment yp Qty Location Product (9 ) Type/ Conta ndment Failure Rate of Material Flow AST-1 1 Fuel Storage (See Gasoline 12,000 Steel Double -walled `1 gpm to 5.4.1) instantaneous AST-2 1 Fuel Storage (See Bio Diesel 5,000 Steel Double -walled `1 gpm to 5 4.1) instantaneous AST-3 and 2 Fleet Maintenance Used Oil 385 Polyethylene Double -walled <1 gpm to AST-4 (See 5.4.1) tote (inside building) instantaneous AST-5 to 5 Fleet Maintenance Oil 24D Steel Single -walled <1 gpm to AST-9 (See 5.4.1) (inside building) instantaneous AST-10 1 Gravel area by fence liquid 2,000 Steel Single -walled <1 gpm to east of Pole Barn 1 Asphalt (inactive) instantaneous Drum-1 5 Fleet Maintenance Oil 55 Steel Single -walled <1 gpm to (See 5.4.2) (inside building) instantaneous Drum-2 2 Fleet Maintenance Oil 55 Steel Single -walled <1 gpm to (See 5.4.2) (inside building) instantaneous Drum-3 1 Fleet Maintenance Waste Oil 55 Steel Single -walled <1 gpm to (See 5.4.2) (inside building) instantaneous GEN-1 1 Fleet Maintenance Diesel 366 Steel Double -walled <1 gpm to (See 5.4.3) instantaneous GEN-2 2 Public Works Diesel 366 Steel Double -walled <1 gpm to (See 5.4.3) instantaneous GEN-3 3 Public Utilities Diesel 366 Steel Double -walled <1 gpm to (See 5.4.3) instantaneous PMT-1 1 Fleet Maintenance Mineral Oil 125 Steel NIA <1 gpm to (See 5.4.4) instantaneous PMT-2 2 Public Utilities Mineral Oil 125 Steel NIA <1 gpm to (See 5.4.4) instantaneous PMT-3 3 Pole Barn 1 (See 5.4.4} Mineral Oil 40 Steel NIA <1 gpm to instantaneous gpm = Gallons per minute EG = Electric generator NIA = Not applicable PMT = Pad mounted transformer 0 1 Weil designed shop -build containers with a shell capacity of 30,000 gallons or less are exempted through the "SPCC Settlement Issues" dated 31 March 2004 as produced through the Oil Program Staff. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 18 • 5.6 Tanker Loading/ Unloading Operations Facility personnel follow standard operating procedures for product handling. Special care is given to loading and unloading since the likelihood of an oil spill is most probable during this operation. Vehicles entering the Facility area will be warned either verbally or with signage of aboveground piping or other oil transfer operations. Tank truck unloading procedures will be conducted under the supervision of Facility personnel to ensure that proper unloading procedures are followed and to ensure that Facility personnel are present in the event of a release. During transfer of fuel or delivery of hazardous substances to Facility areas, the driver and handlers will be responsible for preventing spills. Upon arrival at the Facility, the driver has the responsibility to inspect the tank truck for signs of leaks or unusual conditions prior to entering the Facility. Loading or unloading will occur in approved locations only. The driver will ensure that all hoses are secure and that proper absorbent materials (e.g., pads, booms and socks) are available before unloading. Drivers will use chock blocks and/or a vehicle break interlock system to prevent the premature disconnection of their truck during fuel transfer. During all fuel delivery operations, the driver will remain with the vehicle at all times. Sufficient volume (approximately 10% of the total capacity) will be maintained in the container for thermal expansion. If high -liquid level alarms or pump cut-off devices are not located on tanks, personnel will monitor tank levels using dipsticks, visual observation or other approved method. A spill kit will be located near the area where loading or unloading is occurring. Drivers will visually inspect all valves and outlets for leakage when • transfer is complete. Tank trucks are used in the loading and unloading of fuel at the bulk ASTs located at the Facility. There is no secondary containment for the tanker trucks at these locations. The Facility will maintain spill response equipment and follow spill contingency procedures during all loading and unloading events. In general, personnel follow the spill prevention procedures below when transferring product to and from a tanker truck: • Load or unload in approved locations only; • Verify the remaining volume of the receiving container; • Properly close all drainage valves for any secondary containment; • Allow sufficient volume (approximately 10% of the total capacity) in the container for thermal expansion; • Visually inspect all valves for leakage when transfer is complete. 5.7 General Spill Prevention Measures The Facility has taken the following measures to reduce the potential for environmental contamination from its activities: • Implementation of strong spill contingency plans that include the necessary manpower, equipment, and materials to expeditiously control and remove any harmful quantity of oil discharged. • Bulk ASTs are double -walled and fuel inventory levels are checked and recorded regularly. • Spill kits and spill response materials are located nearby in case of spills for quick response. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 19 1-1 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK • • Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 20 • 6.0 TRAINING, INSPECTIONS, AND RECORDKEEPING This section provides information for required training, inspections, and recordkeeping. • 6. 1 Training Specific training requirements included in 40 CFR 112.7(f) related to oil releases are described below. Facility personnel must be properly instructed in the operation and maintenance of containers and/or equipment to prevent the discharges of oil to the environment. The SOSC is responsible for coordination of the following personnel training: New employees - spill prevention and response training as part of orientation, - Operating personnel - spill prevention and response briefings at least once a year, including a simulated spill response exercise; and, All personnel - spill prevention briefings at least annually (since all personnel are subject to evacuation notices) to assure understanding of the plan. Training of Facility personnel is required to ensure proper response to spills or releases. Facility personnel involved with the management, and handling of oil are also required to participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200, training. Personnel are instructed in the use of the inspection forms and the parameters to be assessed in an on-the-job training format. Appendix H provides the SPCCP-related acronyms and definitions. The Spill Plan Training Form, included in Appendix E, may be used to record personnel trained, units assigned, and date of training for the annual spill prevention training, annual spill response exercises, and periodic briefings. Completed copies of the forms will be kept on -site for at least five (5) years. 6.2 Inspections Inspections are required as a component of a spill plan. Written records of the inspections are outlined in Sections 6.2.1 - 6.2.2 and documented through forms located in Appendix B (spill response equipment) and Appendix F (oil storage and oil transfers). These records are kept on file at the site for at least five (5) years. If the parameter inspected is in satisfactory condition, the appropriate designation is placed in the appropriate line. In addition to these recorded inspections, undocumented inspections are performed periodically in or near work areas through the natural course of performing normal duties at the Facility. If a deficiency is noted, it will either be described on the appropriate line or written up and attached to the form. During normal daily duties, Facility personnel perform casual visual inspections in addition to the documented inspections. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 21 6.2.1 Inspection of Oil Storage Sites • The Oil Storage Containers (SPCCP Inspection Form 1), included in Appendix F, is used to document monthly (or at least quarterly) visual inspections of all oil containers listed in Table 4, which includes all ASTs, drum storage areas, generators, and transformers. These inspections focus on early detection of conditions that could lead to a release of oil from the various oil containers or their ancillary equipment. Aboveground containers undergoing repair, alteration, or change in service that might affect the risk of a discharge or failure due to brittle fracture or other catastrophe, will be evaluated at the time servicing is performed. General oil storage locations have been identified on Figure 2 in Appendix A. 6.2.2 Inspection of Oil Transfers The Oil Transfers (SPCCP Inspection Form 2), included in Appendix F, is used to document bulk oil transfer operations associated with loading/ unloading of the bulk ASTs. 6.2.3 Inspection of Secondary Containment Systems The secondary containment systems associated with the bulk ASTs have been constructed to contain the volume of the primary tanks. The bulk ASTs at this facility are double -walled tanks, stored inside buildings, or inactive. Since double -walled containment systems are closed, sufficient freeboard to allow for precipitation is not necessary for these tanks. The existing double -walled containment systems have been constructed of materials compatible with the substances the systems were designed to contain. Single -walled ASTs located inside the Fleer is Maintenance Building are contained within the buildings. The containment systems are inspected simultaneously with the bulk storage systems to ensure they have not degraded or been damaged in a manner that would prevent the containment of a spill. The Oil Storage Containers (SPCCP Inspection Form 1), included in Appendix F, is used to document the condition of the containment systems. 6.3 Integrity Testing Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001 is the industry standard that provides guidance on visual and certified inspections of aboveground steel tanks. Inspection criteria are based on container size, type, and whether or not the container has secondary containment. Integrity testing is required for all bulk storage containers. Certified external and internal inspections include integrity testing of tanks and are conducted by certified inspectors. However, USEPA has clarified in recent guidance (see USEPA letter to the Petroleum Marketer's Association of America) that facilities may provide equivalent environmental protection as allowed under 40 CFR 112.7(a)(2) by conducting regular visual inspections on certain containers. CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO UNDERGO INTEGRITY TESTING MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: • Shop -built, • Aboveground, • Store non -corrosive materials, • - Have a storage capacity less than 30,000 gallons, and Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 22 • Have all sides including the bottom visible for inspection or have an appropriate barrier (e.g., double -walled tank, concrete pad, liner). The Facility's oil containers covered under this Plan quality for this allowance. Therefore, the Facility's bulk ASTs do not require integrity testing as long as the Facility provides regular visual inspections of its bulk ASTs and transformers. The Oil Storage Containers (SPCCP Inspection Form 1), included in Appendix F, is used to satisfy this requirement. 6.4 Facility Transfer Operations, Pumping, and Facility Process If a section of buried piping is exposed during an excavation or for any reason, it will be inspected for deterioration. If corrosion damage is found, additional examination and corrective action shall be taken as indicated by the magnitude of the damage. Buried piping installed or replaced on or after August 16, 2002, will be provided with a protective wrapping and coating. Such buried piping installation must also be cathodically protected or otherwise satisfy the corrosion protection standards for piping. The buried piping installed at the Fuel Station from AST-1 and AST-2 to the fuel dispensing pump islands was constructed in October 2006. The buried piping consists of single -walled 2-inch fiberglass reinforced piping. The fuel system operates off a suction system instead of a pressurized system. Pipelines not in service or in standby for extended periods; are capped or blank flanged and marked as to their origin. Underground storage tank fill and vent pipes are capped and locked when not in use. Pipe supports are properly designed and constructed to minimize abrasion and corrosion and to allow for expansion and contraction. Periodic inspections are performed to ensure the integrity of the aboveground valves and piping. Warning signs are posted at the fuel loading/ unloading area to prevent vehicular departure before complete disconnect of transfer lines. A trained Facility representative is present to observe each loading/ unloading operation. 6.5 Inspection of Rainwater in Secondary Containment This Facility does not have any open secondary containment dikes for outdoor bulk ASTs. Therefore, no inspection of rainwater releases is required at this facility. If the facility should ever use an open secondary containment system around a bulk fuel tank, then inspection and documentation of all rainwater releases is required. 6.6 Recordkeeping Completed copies of the following documentation spills and related emergency response actions are maintained on -site in the appropriate Public Services Superintendent's office for at least five (5) years: • Spills, and related emergency response/cleanup actions; • Local, state, or federal agency spill notifications; • • Inspection forms; and, • Training forms. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 23 6.7 Required Documentation Blank forms to perform the documentation required to maintain the Plan have been included in Appendices B-F. Locally generated forms may be used as long as they contain the same information. Plan certifications have been executed in Section 1.0. • s Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 24 • 7.0 Environmental GUIDANCE FOR PLAN 7.1 General Applicability and Purpose This Plan fulfills the requirements for a SPCCP as required by USEPA Regulation Title 40, CFR, Part 112 (40 CFR 112), and describes spill detection, reporting, containment, cleanup and disposal procedures. 7.2 Regulatory Requirements and Applicability This Plan has been prepared and implemented in accordance with 40 CFR 112, Oil Pollution Prevention. An SPCCP Cross Reference Matrix showing 40 CFR 112 requirements and where each requirement is described in the SPCCP is provided in Appendix !. This Plan also incorporates oil spill reporting requirements in accordance with 40 CFR Part 110, and oil response and reporting requirement in accordance with Title 327 North Carolina Administrative Code Article 2 Rule 6.1. The procedures described in Section 3 are consistent and comply with SPCCP requirements. The SPCCP shall be implemented when oil is accidentally (i.e., un- permitted) released to the environment, including indoor spills having the potential to impact the environment. A copy of this Plan is located in the Public Services Superintendents' offices and is available for review by the USEPA during normal business hours. An SPCCP must be written and certified for an installation when the following conditions exist [40 CFR 112.1(d)]: • There is a reasonable potential for discharging oil from fixed facilities into waters of the United States. • The oil storage capacity on -site exceeds 1,320 gallons of total aboveground storage. • The oil storage capacity on -site exceeds 42,000 gallons of total underground storage. This Facility has prepared a SPCCP because: • On -site oil storage capacity exceeds 1,320 gallons total aboveground storage. The Facility is not required to prepare a Facility Response Plan (FRP) because it does not meet any of the FRP preparation thresholds as identified in 40 CFR 112.20. 7.3 Review and Amendment of the Plan 7.3.1 Periodic Review and Evaluation The appropriate Public Services Superintendent is responsible for: • Conducting a review of the SPCCP at least once every five years [40 CFR 112.5(b)]; • Updating the SPCCP whenever there is a change in Facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that affects the Facility's potential for the discharge of oil or hazardous substances into or upon navigable waters or adjoining shorelines [40 CFR 112.5(8)]; and, • Monitoring any corrective actions related to the SPCCP. Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Page 25 The Plan will be amended if it is determined that: 1. Equipment or procedure changes are recommended by the above periodic review process; 2. More effective, field -proven prevention and control technology becomes available at the time of above review [40 CFR 112.5(b)]; or 3. The USEPA requires revisions. The Plan amendment must be implemented as soon as possible, but not later than six months following preparation of any amendment, unless an extension [40 CFR 112.3(f)] has been requested and granted. Review of the Plan and any resulting amendments or changes shall be documented on the Record of Changes, Amendments and Review form in Appendix D. 7.3.2 Regional Administrative Review This Plan will be reviewed by an USEPA Regional Administrator if the Facility discharges oil into or upon navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines, or as otherwise described in 40 CFR 112.1(b), in excess of the following quantities: • 1,000 U.S. gallons in a single spill event; or • 42 U.S. gallons in each of two spill events within any 12-month period. The administrator may require an amendment to bring the Plan into compliance with the regulations and to prevent and contain discharges of oil from the Facility. Plan amendments will be documented using the Record of Changes, Amendments and Review form in Appendix D. 7.4 Certification of Plan and Amendments A professional engineer (PE) must certify the Plan and Plan Amendments [40 CFR 112.5(c)]. Non -technical amendments, such as administrative type revisions and deletions to the Plan, which do not materially affect the Facility's potential for a discharge of oil, do not require PE certification. 7.5 Civil Penalties Owners or operators of facilities subject to 40 CFR 112.3 (a), (b) or (c) who violate the requirements of this part 112 by failing or refusing to comply with any of the provisions of 112.3: 112.4 or 112.5 are liable for a civil penalty for each day such violation continues. 7.6 Spill History This Facility has not experienced spill events as defined by 40 CFR 110 (oil discharged in harmful quantities to navigable waters of the U.S.). Future spill events will be appropriately documented and maintained with this Plan. 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The equipment is inspected and/or tested QUARTERLY (at a minimum) to ensure the equipment is available and/or operational. Additional inspections unrelated to this Plan may be performed on this equipment periodically. The completed inspection form shall be forwarded to the appropriate Public Services Superintendent. Faulty equipment or spent supplies will be replaced or repaired as soon as practical following completion of a spill response event or the inspection. Spill Control Equipment (Description) Quantity Location Inspections Follow -taps) Completed p Date & Initials Actions Needed Spill kit 3 Fleet Maintenance Building Drum of mats, socks, bags 1 @ M Fleet Maintenance Building Drums of absorbents 2 @ M Mosquito Spray Trucks Drum of mats, booms, pads 1 @ M Public Services Building (Streets Bay) Drums of various absorbents 2 @ M Quonset Hut Storage Area Empty 55-gallon drums M Various Buildings Oil absorbent pads M Fleet Maintenance, Public Works, Public Utilities Buildings Dry absorbent (bags or boxes) M Fleet Maintenance, Public Works, Public Utilities Buildings, Sanitation Dry absorbent M Service Trucks Fire extinguisher M Fuel Station, Fleet Maintenance, Public Works, Public Utilities First aid kit M Fleet Maintenance, Public Works, Public Utilities Buildings Boots, rubber M Various Building Safety vest 1 Sanitation Shovels M Fleet Maintenance, Sanitation Safety glasses/ face shield M Fleet Maintenance Building, Sanitation Rubber gloves, boxes 4 @ M Sanitation M = Multiple Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix B �, I Appendix C - Spill Incident Reporting Form • U Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix C • I. Spill Incident Report Form Part 1. Facilit �DiuisiontLOr�i'inatin Re Port Name Phone Fax Address city State Zip Part 2?11Incident ID scri Lion Date/Time Ended: Date/Time Started: Cloud Cover Precipitation Conditions Temperature °F) Wind Direction & Speed Incident Location Type Material Spilled/Released Damages or Injuries? NO 0 YES 0 (if yes, describe): Spill/Release into/onto (Check applicable box(es)): Containment ❑ Ground ❑ Sewer ❑ Amount Spilled/Released to each media checked. Amount Recovered from each media checked. Product/Material Source Containers Total Capacity of Spill Source Container(s) Equipment Repairs/Replacement Needs If spill entered interior sewer inlet, was spill contained by OWS? YES 0 NO 0 Did spill impact adjacent properties? NO 0 YES 0 (if yes, describe): Description of What Caused the Release: Corrective Action(s) Taken: Part 3. Notifications Agency & Telephone # Contact Name Date Time Local Emergency: 911 am/pm NCDENR 919-733-3300 800-858-0368 am/pm NRC: 800-424-8802 am/pm Other: am/pm Instructions Given By Agencies Part 4. Review and A ., roval Preparer of Spill Report (Print Name) Signature Date Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix C • Appendix D - Record of Changes, Amendments, and Review Form • • Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix D • RECORD OF CHANGES, AMENDMENTS, AND REVIEW FORM The appropriate Public Services Superintendent is responsible for conducting a review and evaluation of this Plan at least once every five years. As a result of the review and evaluation, the Plan must be amended within six months to include more effective and field -proven prevention and control technology, if the technology will significantly reduce the likelihood of a discharge. Amendments must be implemented as soon as possible, but not later than six months following preparation of any amendment. The review and any resultant changes to the Plan must be logged on this record sheet. Any changes that significantly affect the Plan will require certification by a Registered Professional Engineer. Non -technical amendments, such as administrative type revisions and deletions to the Plan, which do not materially affect the Facility's potential for a discharge of oil, do not require PE certification. RECORD OF CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS Change (No., Description, Date) I Date Posted I Posted By RECORD OF REVIEW Date Reviewed By Remarks/Comments Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix D Appendix E - Spill Plan Training Form & Requirement • C] Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix E • s SPILL PLAN TRAINING FORM The following Spill Plan Training Form should be completed each time a training session related to the SPCCP is performed. Training is required at a minimum ANNUALLY to assure understanding of the plan. Participants should print their name, employee number, and then sign their name in the appropriate spaces provided below. The trainer should complete the upper portion of the form, including topics covered in addition to the general review of the plan. Trainer's Name: Date and Time of Training: Training Topics: ❑ Regulatory Background IM Goals ❑ Emergency Actions ❑ Potential Pollution Sources 113 Good Housekeeping ❑ Best Management Practices List Training Materials: Attendees must print their name and sign below to receive credit for attending the training: Name (print) Employee # Signature 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22, 23. 24. 25. Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix E REGULATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The following table presents training requirements for emergency response staff. TABLE A5: EMERGENCY RESPONSE STAFF Level Title Description of Duties Training Witnesses or discovers a release of hazardous Sufficient training or proven experience in specific materials or wastes and is trained to notify the competencies listed in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6), 1 First responder proper authorities. They would take no further Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response (awareness level) action beyond notifying the authorities of the (HAZWOPER) (generally 2-6 hours for new release. employees) Annual refresher or demonstration in competency Note: Personnel at this Facility are not trained above First Responder awareness level. PuMwServices Facility Spill mention Control & Countermeasures Plan _ February 2009 Appendix E �1 L J • • Appendix F - Inspection Forms Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix F INSPECTIONS AND RECORDS �r Inspection/ Recommended' Required Area Type of Testing Frequency' Documentation Inspected By Buried Piping Look for: a. Exposed piping Continuous Maintenance Facility b. Signs of corrosion , ,, - Records personnel Aboveground containers undergoing Evaluation for failure due to r Maintenance Facility repair, alteration, brittle fracture or other Continuous Records Personnel change in catastrophe service Storage Cursory visual observation for Continual during Facility containers and general condition and normal duties None Personnel storage areas spills/leaks. Visual inspection before, SPCCP Facility Transfer areas during, and following transfers Each transfer Inspection Personnel to emergency generator tanks. Form 2 Ensure: Quarterly or Yes, Facility Spill response a. Appropriate number of kits, following Spill Control/ )Facility material b. Appropriate locations, and c. Contain at least minimum emergency Emergency Equipment List, e Personnel materials. response Appendix B , Oil storage X' SPCCP tanks/ containers Detailed inspection for general At least Inspection Facility and storage condition and spills/leaks. Quarterly - 1 Personnel areas .-"Form Oil/water Determine requirements for: Maintenance Facility separator a. Operation Annually Records personnel b. Maintenance Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix F 40 INSPECTION FORM 1 OIL STORAGE CONTAINERS Complete this inspection record Quarterly for each bulk oil storage tank, reservoir, and associated piping/hoses. Visually inspect the equipment and place an "N" (No for Compliance), a "Y" (Yes for Non -Compliance), or "NIA" (Not Applicable) in the appropriate box for each inspection item. If any item needs elaboration use the comments space provided or attach additional descriptions and comments on a separate page. When the inspection is complete, submit the completed form to the appropriate Public Services Superintendent for review and follow up actions if needed. _ = a •E a; ° $ COMMENTS & INSPECTION ITEM c N E M '— °. q C N �° FOLLOW UP h. •— F— — h- -p N F— — F ar c in .E aa cn .� as U) C a cn .Q- as ❑a C7� --- F`� Exterior surfaces/ equipment/ containment show signs of leakage External coatings are bubbled, cracked, or damaged Tanks/ piping/ valves are rusted, pitted, or deteriorated NIA NIA Bolts, rivets, welds, or seams are damaged, cracked, rusted, or non- NIA uniform Metal/steel tank wall itself appears to be cracked NIA NIA NIA Tank foundation/ supports has eroded, settled or buckled NIA NIA NIA Containers are open (i.e., bung/cap is not in top hole/ port) NIA Containers that are empty are overturned (when not in use) NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA Containers with product are located outside building NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA Area adjacent to container/ containment area is stained or has free NIA product visible Security measures are non-functional NIA Secondary containment is damaged (major cracks, rust, holes) or NIA non-functional Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix F INSPECTION FORM 2 OIL TRANSFERS Complete this inspection record EACH TIME a transfer of oil is performed. Visually inspect the equipment before, during, and following the transfer and place a "Y° (Yes for Compliance), an "N" (No for Non -Compliance), or "NIA" (Not Applicable) in the appropriate box for each inspection item. If any item needs elaboration, use the comments space provided, or attach additional descriptions and comments on a separate page. When the transfer inspection is completed, submit the completed form to the appropriate Public Services Superintendent for review and follow up actions if needed. N m a� INSPECTION ITEM M to o COMMENTS & FOLLOW UP ca N t~ c a� H r ar= H G1 as F- Qi aa` C c0 O Pre -Transfer Tanker truck is not leaking product (identify location of leak if observed). AST is not leaking product (identify location of leak if observed). AST fuel gauge is working. NIA Tanker truck spill response equipment readily availableldeployed if needed. Transfer Hose(s) or connection(s) are not leaking during transfer. AST fuel gauge is working. NIA Post -Transfer Tanker truck valves are closed and capped when hose disconnected. Hoses are capped when disconnected. Small spill/drips have been cleaned up by tanker truck driver. Cap has been replaced on AST. Pump has been closed & locked. Public Sep es Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeas Ian February 2009 Appendix F El 0 Appendix G - Spill Cleanup Actions Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix G General Spill Containment! Spill Cleanup Procedures NOTE: Cleanup of and emergency response to spill incidents which potentially may expose workers to hazardous materials, health hazards, or safety hazards must be performed by properly trained personnel in accordance with OSHA, hazardous waste operations and emergency response training protocol. Disposable equipment and resources will be,used for containment and cleanup procedures whenever possible, and will be disposed of'along with the spilled substance. These items shall be replaced to their prior inventory level as soon as practically possible. Non -disposable -equipment used will be properly decontaminated and restored to readiness for future use. The SOSC will direct all activity related to the cleanup of a spill site. The restoration of impacted areas of the environment will be conducted after an evaluation of the remedial alternatives and their respective costs. Testing to determine the degree and extent of the environmental impact may be needed during the evaluation process. The SOSC shall have the responsibility of approving the course of action chosen, and to ensure the action is carried out. Control Procedures and Techniques Guide To Containment Operations On Ground Surfaces Ground Surfaces Large Amounts Of Oil And First Stage Operations Small Amounts Of Oil And Second Stage Operations Asphalt Boom or Absorbent Pads Dry Granular Absorbent Concrete Boom or Absorbent Pads Dry Granular Absorbent Water Boom or Marine Absorbent Pacts Marine Absorbent'. Pads Grass Earth Fill Barrier/ Reservoir Absorbent Pads Indoor floors Absorbent Pads Dry Granular Absorbent Minor or small spills of oil, diesel fuel, or gasoline that do not present• a fire hazard are contained by spreading absorbent materials around the perimeter of the spill, and then recovered by spreading the absorbent on the body of the spill. The absorbent is removed when the spilled liquid has been absorbed by the solid (a second application of absorbent may be required to more thoroughly remove the spill). The used absorbent will be placed.in drums and disposed of according to local, state and federal regulations pertaining to solid or hazardous (depending on characterization of waste) waste. 0 Public services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix G r1 0 0 Appendix H - Acronyms and Definitions Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix H Acronyms AST Aboveground Storage Tank f CFR Code of Federal Regulations CWA Clean Water Act DOT Department of Transportation FRP Facility Response Plan f� FWPCA Federal Water Pollution Control Act GEN Generator = f HAZMAT Hazardous Materials , HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response LEPC Local Emergency. -Planning Committee MSDS Material Safety,Data Sheet NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources NRC National Response Center OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OWS Oil/Water Separator Plan Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan PE Professional Engineer PMT Pad Mounted Transformer PPE Personal Protective Equipment RQ Reportable Quantity SERC State Emergency Response Commission SOSC Site On -Scene Coordinator SPCCP Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan STI Steel Tank Institute ' USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency r %e 9 r` 0 Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix H Definitions • Act - means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., also known as the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 110). Applicable Water Quality Standards - means State water quality standards adopted by the State pursuant to Section 303 of the Act or promulgated by USEPA pursuant to that section (40 CFR 110). Discharge - includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping. Discharges of oil which are authorized by permits issued pursuant to Section 13 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899, or Section 402 or 405 of the FWPCA Amendments of 1972 (40 CFR 112) are not included in this definition. Facility - refers to the entire City -owned property (approximately 90 acres) covered by this SPCCP, which includes approximate 30 developed acres where the Public Services Facility is located and approximately 60 acres of undeveloped forested wetlands. Harmful Quantities - is any discharge of oil that violates applicable water quality standards, or causes a film or sheen upon, or discoloration of, the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines, or causes a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or upon adjoining shorelines (40 CFR 110). Navigable Water* - All waters that are currently used, were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide (*Note: This definition is usually broadly interpreted to include most waters near industrial facilities, except for bodies of water confined to, and retained within, the limits of private property). These waters include, but are not limited to (40 CFR 110): • Interstate waters, including wetlands; • Storm water drainage systems (in most cases); • All other waters such as interstate lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, and wetlands, the use, degradation, or destruction of which would affect or could affect interstate or foreign commerce; • All impoundments of waters otherwise defined as navigable; • Tributaries to waters identified as navigable; and, • Wetlands adjacent to waters identified as navigable. Oil - means oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil (40 CFR 112). SOSC: The Site On -Scene Coordinator is responsible for all spill response activity at the site and for coordinating all response personnel. The senior fire official on the scene will serve as the initial SOSC until replaced by the appointed SOSC. Reportable Oil Spill or Reportable Release - is any discharge of oil in harmful quantities which enters, or has the potential to enter, navigable water or waters of the state. Any release which requires response action to prevent draining, seeping, running or otherwise entering waters of the State is a reportable spill event. A spill of oil to the ground or groundwater is not a reportable spill under 40 CFR 110 unless it should later appear as a surface water contamination. Sheen - means an iridescent appearance on the surface of water (40 CFR 110). Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix H Sludge - means an aggregate of oil or oil and other matter of any kind in any form other than dredged spoil having a combined specific gravity equivalent to or greater than water (40 CFR 110). 0 Spill Event - a discharge of oil into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines in harmful quantities, as defined at 40 CFR Part 110 (40 CFR 112.2). Waters of the State - includes all streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, watercourses, waterways, wells, springs, irrigation systems, drainage systems, and all other bodies or accumulations of waters, surface and underground, natural or artificial, public or private, which are contained within, flow through, or border upon this state; except that bodies of water confined to, and retained within, the limits of private property shall not be considered "waters of the state". 11 • Public Services Facility Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix H • a Appendix I - Cross Reference Matrix Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix I SPCCP Cross Reference Matrix 40 CFR 112.7 and 40 CFR 112.8, as Amended July 17, 2002 Section Professional Engineer Certification and Plan Review Dates and Changes [40 CFR 112.3(d)] 1.2; Appendix D 40jGF-%1if2M0eneraIIRe uirem�nts�fo SiPCCps (a) Discuss Facility's conformance with the requirements in this part, describe Facility layout and include diagram, countermeasures for discharge recove , response, and cleanup, Emer enc - contact list. 7.0; Figures in Appendix A; 3.0, 5.4; Table 3 (b) Prediction Of Flow Rate, Direction, And Total Quantity Of Oil As,A Result Of Each Major Type -'Of -Failure. 5.4; Table 4 (c) Appropriate Containment And/Or Diversionary Structures Or, Equipment To Prevent Discharge From Reaching Navigable Water. �` ` 5.4 - 5.7; Table 4 (d) Demonstration Of Impracticability For Installation Of Structures Or Equipment To Prevent Discharged Oil From Reaching Navigable Water (I,E. Contingency Pla6s). Not'Applicable (e) Inspections, tests, and records. 6.2 - 6.7; Appendices B-F (f) Personnel Training And Discharge Prevention Procedures. 6.0 (1) Owners/Operators responsible for training employees. 6.1 (2) Designate person accountable for discharge prevention. 2A.1 (3) Schedule and conduct briefings at least once a year to assure understanding of SPCCP. 6.1; Appendix E (9) Security (fencing, locked entrance gates, or guarded; master flow and drain valves locked and closed when non - operating; pump starter controls - locked in "off' position or inside inaccessible area when non -operating; load in lun loading connections - capped or blank -flanged when not in use over long timeperiod; Facility li h6n . 5.3 (h) Facility Tank Car And Tank Truck Loading/Unloading Rack. 5.6 (1) Rack drainage area to contain maximum capacity of largest single container transfer compartment. 5.6 (2) Interlock warning light or physical barrier system, warning signs to prevent vehicle departure. 5.6; 6.4 (3) Examination of drains and valves on tanker truck prior to filling or departure, and make adjustments if needed to prevent leakage during transit. 5.6; 6.2.2 (i) Evaluate condition of field -constructed aboveground container for risk of discharge or failure due to brittle fracture or other catastrophe and, as necessary, take action. 6.2; 6.3�Appendix F (l) Include discussion of compliance with other applicable requirements listed in this part (i.e., 40 CFR 112.8), or state rules, regulations, and guidelines. 7 0 f f 40 CFR 19�2.8 -SPCCP Regtaire>rtents for Onshore Facilities (excluding production facilities) (a) Meet the general requirements of 40 CFR 112.7 and specific requirements of this section. 7.1 - 7.2 (b) Facility Drainage, Especially From Storage & Secondary Containment Areas. ,e 5.2; 5A; 6.5 (c) Bulk Storage Containers. 5.0; Table 4; Appendix F (1) Storage tanks compatible with stored materials. 5.5 (2) Secondary containment requirements & description. 5.4; Table 4; 6.2.3 (3) Drainage from diked areas & associated recordkeeping. 6.2.3, 6.6; Appendix F (4) Buried metallic storage tanks & protection. 5.5; 6.4 (5) Partially buried metallic tanks. 5.5; 6.4 (6) AST, piping, and support equipment, integrity testing and visual inspection (i.e. non-destructive shell thickness testing, hydrostatic testing, etc.. 5.5; 6.2 - 6.4; Appendix F (7) Control of internal heating coil leakage. 5.5 (8) Fail-safe engineering for tank systems, including high liquid level alarms, high level pump cut-offs, audible or code communication between pump and receiving device, liquid level devices and testing of such devices. 5 0; 6,2 (9) Plant effluents which are discharged into navigable waters. 5.2 (10) Visible oil leaks which cause the accumulation of oil in diked areas. 6.2.1; 6.5; Appendix F (11) Mobile or portable oil storage tanks. 5.5 (d) Facility Transfer Operations, Pumping, And Facility Process. 5.5, 6.4 (1) Cathodic protection or wrapping for buried materials (i.e. piping). 5.5; 6.4 (2) Out of service pipelines capped and blank flanged, with origin marking. 5.5; 6.4 J (3) Pipe supports designed to minimize abrasion/corrosion, allow for contraction/expansion. 5.5; 6.4 (4) Inspection of aboveground piping and supports; Integrity testing of exposed buried piping. 6.2 - 6.7 Public Services Facility r Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan February 2009 Appendix I n u r-I LIJ e Public Services Facility February 2009 Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Appendix I Appendix 0- Threatened and Endangered Species Sturgeon City newsletter Winter 2010 /Vol 1, Issue 2 What's in a name? Street Science - Wilson Bay was once known for its Mini-EnArothon thriving Sturgeon population, but the $I00Campaign former Jacksonville Waste Water Calendar Treatment Plant decimated the bay and forced the sturgeon to leave the area. The - °in our MailiIN List, . sludge that was being discharged from the plant suffocated the benthic life of the bay and left nothing for the sturgeon to eat. In addition, the degradation of the estuary and the poor water quality left no place for the sturgeon to spawn. In hopes of having the sturgeon return, the. City of� Jacksonville restored Wilson Bay's natural habitat and created Sturgeon City. ; The sturgeon is an anadromous species, meaning it migrates from salty waters into more brackish waters during spawning season. This subtropical fish can get up to 14ft long and weight more than 8001bs, however sturgeons do not spawn every year and take 10-16 years to reach maturity. Sturgeons can vary in colors click h.e.re, to of bluish black or olive brown. Much like a catfish, sturgeons do DONATE, not have scales but a tough skin with boney spikes that line their using Justf im rack called scutes. Sturgeons are bottom feeders that eat such •'r� things as scallops, clams, mussels, crayfish, worms and other life available in the benthic community. The sturgeon has four barbells that hang under their nose that allow them to detect food. Once they found something worth eating, their tube -like mouth sucks up the food much like a vacuum. Sturgeon are not normally caught as food but they can be VolunteerMatch Whore volunraoringWgim 0 cooked and eaten in various ways. They are more commonly I 1 . caught for their roe as caviar. However, the Atlantic Sturgeon is considered an endangered and threatened species and is therefore protected by the National Marine Fisheries Service. As long as it is a threatened species, it can no longer be fished until its population increases significantly. Factors that have led to its decline include over fishing, the development of locks and dams, as well as estuarine and freshwater habitat degradation. Today, Wilson Bay is thriving again. The first confirmed report of a sturgeon was on April 15, 2009. Fisherman Jay Estus caught the sturgeon seen below and then released it back into the waters after snapping the picture you see below. This is proof that Sturgeon City has succeeded in cleaning up the destruction left by the plant and restored life back to Wilson Bay. (Jay Estus, April 15, 2009, New River) Since Sturgeon City's start up in 1999, it has expanded into more than habitat restoration and the Sturgeon City Institutes. Sturgeon City has become an umbrella name for the different programs of the organization. Riverworks at Sturgeon City is the civic and environmental education center. This part of the organization serves the community as a regional economic development tool, a resource for educators and a learning site for students. The structures from the former waste water treatment plant will be adaptively reused to create a facility for environmental education. The NC State/UNC- W Aquaculture Program at Sturgeon City is another program component under the umbrella. This program houses an onsite flounder aquaculture model for any potential client who is interested in establishing his/her own aquaculture farm. Currently the aquaculture program is raising over 6,000 southern flounder that are now being sold to restaurants and farmers' markets across eastern North Carolina. The third part of Sturgeon City is the Sturgeon City Park. Not to be confused with Wilson Bay Park, this adjacent property was once a dumpsite for the waste water plant but it now a beautiful park with playground equipment that residents can enjoy. In total, Sturgeon City covers 26 acres including 1,600 feet of water front property. Currently the City of Jacksonville is extending the Sturgeon City boardwalk to include a floating dock that will be a canoe Et kayak launching site and provide wheelchair access to the bay. This project will be completed and open to the public this spring! In continuing our growth, Sturgeon City is not only showing the world how man can help it's environment, but is also becoming an intriguing destination for eastern North Carolina. Street Science will have it's next meeting Saturday January 30, 2010 from 9am-12pm at the Riverworks Environmental Learning Center. This month's program will teach the participants how to become Space Explorers! There will be lots of fun space related activities so make sure you come and bring your friends! This monthly program is designed to reach youth 6-12 years old and give them an "in your face" look at the science that surrounds them everyday. With activities like building roller coasters and Nature Detectives, participants have the opportunity to learn in a fun and interactive way. This program is supported by the City of Jacksonville Community Development Block Grant program and the US HUD. If you would like to participant, please contact Ashley Goodson at ash ley. goodson@riverworks.us or (910) 938-5079 for an application. Here is the schedule for the rest of the 2009-2010 Street Science year: January 30, 2010: Space Explorers February 27, 2010: Envirothon March 27 &t April 24, 2010: Make your own musical instruments May 29, 2010: Bottle rockets &t family cookout On September 26, 2009, our street scientists tested physics by building their own roller coasters out of insulation pipe and duct -tape. They tested their coaster with marbles. He are some pictures from the event. r� u 0 s • L Our Street Scientists became nature explorers at the October 2009 meeting. Above, see the group at the end of the Sturgeon City dock looking for wildlife. To the right, a scientist is investigating an ant crawling on a leave. Appendix O --Threatened and Endangered Species Public Request for Information on Sturgeon • Information City of Jacksonville employees have talked with a fisherman who indicated he believed he had caught a sturgeon in Wilson Bay which he put back into the Bay. On Wednesday of last week, Billy Nolan described the fish he caught the Thursday before to Jacksonville Water Quality Supervisor Pat Donovan -Potts and others who indicated the description matched that of an Atlantic Sturgeon. Last Thursday, officials with the New River Foundation indicated that a woman called to report that her husband had caught ghat they believed was a sturgeon in the New River. The exact location was not conveyed and the New River Foundation did not get the name of the caller. She was ref -erred to the Jacksonville Water Quality Supervisor, but no call was reported there. No pictures have been produced and we have no other reports of sturgeon in the upper New River or Wilson Bay. 0 Sturgeon are uncommonly caught in gill nets in the lower New River near Sneads Ferry. The reports of sturgeon being caught in the area of Wilson Bay is unusual as the report is that the fish was caught by a hook and line fisherman. As a result of these unsubstantiated reports of sturgeon being caught in the River, an opportunity arises to remind the public that sturgeon are a protected species, and that if caught, they should be returned to the river. To help substantiate the presence of sturgeon, persons who catch one are asked to take a picture with visual landmarks that can be verified and provide these reports to others. If photos are taken, the pictures should be of the underside of the head to show the mouth as well as whole body shots. The New River Foundation ((910) 937-0877) has offered to take reports of sturgeon being caught, and pictures can be emailed to findsturgeon@sturgeoncity.org. Fritz Rohde NC Division of Marine Fisheries 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 395-3900 C 11 �J • If you catch a sturgeon, please return it to the river. However, if you can get a picture, please do. Report sightings of Sturgeon in the New River above Morgan Bay to: The New River Foundation at 937-0854 Or email pictures findsturgeon@sturgeoncity.org Pictures should be of the underside to show the mouth of the sturgeon and a full body shot. Please include some landmark along the river to help substantiate the photo. Appendix 0 — Threatened and Endangered Species Educational Material in notebooks for students and teachers. Fran the Sturgeon Page Student Leadership Development Institute Aquatic Animal Form and Function Living in a Dynamic Environment 7 Stations, 8 Minutes/station 11 Introduction Living organisms occupy most every terrestrial and aquatic environment on the planet. Indeed, some type of organism occupies everything from high temperature geothermal vents, to the permafrost landscapes of Antarctica. Ecosystems are dynamic and each habitat imposes challenges on its inhabitants. Each of these organisms has a special and sometimes very specific relationship with its environment and each species has specific characteristics that help them live in the ecosystem they inhabit. Survival requires an ability to adapt to environmental changes. However, at times the types of changes that occur exceed the ability of an organism to respond, and they become threatened with extinction. We have a moral responsibility as residents of the planet to minimize the effects our activities have on the planet's other inhabitants. We all need to make a life-long commitment to be good stewards of the planet. Sturgeon City is being created to celebrate the wonder of life on the planet and help each person that enters the facility learn what they can do to preserve our natural treasures. This session is provided as an introduction to the diversity of aquatic life. There are seven stations. During the session you will move from station to station and have the opportunity to examine some of the animals you may encounter when exploring our rivers, sounds and oceans. Use the questions on the accompanying sheets to help you explore. You will have 8 minutes/station. Stur;tieon and Sturgeon City Sturgeon have been around for more than 100 million years. From the Sturgeon Page If you were a sturgeon living back in Jurassic times what do you think you would see when you were swimming around? In what way would it be different from what a sturgeon would see today? r� U • Appendix O —Threatened and Endangered Species Flyers sent out to the general public. 11.1 Sturgeon City 11.2 Overview Demonstrating that Economic and Environment Restoration are Compatible! Sturgeon City is not just a single project, but a collection of efforts centered on the City's Wilson Bay Wastewater Treatment plant. It is synergy for environmental restoration, historical appreciation, civic improvement and economic development for the downtown area. Up until March 1998, the City used the Wilson Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant to handle its wastewater needs. Its service as a wastewater treatment plant came to an end because City leaders charted a path that built the City's fifty million dollar Land Application Plant. This process uses the most environmentally friendly methods known at the time to treat wastewater by treating them, and then spraying the treated substance on trees. The New River is very shallow and there is a thick layer of sludge on the bottom of the River in some areas. Many different wastewater treatment plants have discharged into the River over the years. Several have now stopped — such as the City — and some have built new, modern, efficient and environmentally friendly plants — such as Camp Lejeune. Now that there is no further contribution to the sludge, the City of Jacksonville has committed to help improve the New River. Several processes are targeted. One will use shellfish to help cleanse the water column — the water above the bottom of the River. The shellfish have a unique capability to improve the quality of the water. To help improve what goes in the River, education and special efforts to avoid pollution from City streets in the areas right around the Wilson Bay has been designed. Another target for improvement is the bottom of Wilson Bay. The City is seeking help from the Corps of Engineers. An experimental device that 'stirs' up the bottom is being considered to help speed the natural processes that would break down thick organic material that has accumulated over the years. After the river is cleaned, species like the Sturgeon can then be returned to the River. Sturgeon once used the New River for spawning. These `dinosaur era' fish are `bottom feeders,' and the water quality in the river has not been beneficial to Shortnose Sturgeon sturgeon. They simply could The Shortnose Sturgeon is currently protected under the Federal Endangered not get up river to spawn. Species Act. Since September 1991, it has been illegal to possess any species of The proposed restoration Of sturgeon in NC. the Bay enhances the chances for sturgeon in the river. The Wastewater Treatment Plant can now contribute to their return. Funds set aside for demolition of the plant by the City could potentially be used to help to acquire federal and state funds for the renovation of the plant into an endangered is sturgeon conservation facility, environmental education site, and downtown waterfront magnet for local economic development. , tmrgeon City Overview, Continues! The Project to raise Sturgeon and other species at the old plant would be unique in that there is no other Wastewater Treatment Plant that has been converted into an environmental resource to help Sturgeon. The plant has several key components for such a facility: a bio filter tower, huge tanks which could be used for the Fish, drying beds which could be used for shellfish grow -out and an administrative building. The site has waterfront access that can be developed for recreation, and room for other buildings and uses. The Project would also assist in the downtown redevelo ment in that its traffic eneeation will draw man Other Activities at the Site ■ Educational Facility • Waterfront Park • Shops, Restaurants • Boat Tours • Launch site for "birding" tours p g y people who want to come to the area and participate. It will help build the traffic needed for improved restaurants. Those restaurants can help draw other needed improvements to the downtown area. The Project will provide a unique educational opportunity. The New Bridge Middle and Thompson Elementary schools have already indicated support for the concept of helping to host the many public schools that would come to the site. Atlantic Sturgeon Research and development of processes for There are still young Atlantic Sturgeon found at the sturgeon, as well as the study of the entire mouth of the New River. The fish is valued for its Wilson Bay project, could be anchored at meat. caviar and sport fishing fun. The Atlantic the facility and attract international attention. Sturgeon is valued for its meat, caviar and sport fishing fun. Both species proposed for the Wilson Bay site are either endangered or of special concern. There are many local people who once fished the Sturgeon. They remember the fish as famous fighters. But many will treasure being able to see these `dinosaurs of the water' with their unique spiny backs and shark like tins. The Process • Site Development Plan • Master Plan for Sturgeon Cith Area • Council Approval ■ Regulatory Review ■ Cost Estimates • Get the Funds ■ Awarding ol'Bids The view from the bio filter tower is wonderful. The educational benefits are large, and the image of the area will be improved by the development of a responsible conservation facility contributing to the improvement of the New River. The transformation of the Wilson Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant into an education, recreation and conservation facility, will further the City's commitment to improve the water quality, boost downtown development efforts and increase the economic base of our community. Riverworks at Sturgeon City Riverworks at Sturgeon City is the Civic and Environmental Education Center that the nonprofit created by the City of Jacksonville hopes to build. The nonprofit, with an independent board of directors, is charged to raise funds for the Center. They selected the name Riverworks to separate their effort from the efforts of the Institutes, previously performed bioremediation efforts and other past actions. �1 sk North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor February 15, 2007 Frank Sanders Senior Civil Engineer P.O. Box 128 Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540 William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000399 Onslow County, City of Jacksonville Dear Mr. Sanders, In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on March 6, 2003 and as amended, we are forwarding herewith the subject NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). If any parts contained in this pen -nit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. 'Phis request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and Filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or pen -nits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other State, Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this pennit, please contact Mike Randall at telephone number 919/733-5083 ext. 545. Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Mike Mitchell, EPA Region IV Central Files iStormw`,aic�r�d"GE-neral Permit -Unit -Files J DWQ Regional Office 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina Phone: 919.733-70151 FAX: 919.733-24961Internet: h2o,enr.state. nc.us An Equal OpportunitylAlfirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper Amoully STATE of NOWUI CAROLINA. DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION of WATER QUALITY PERMIT NO. NCS000399 TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, City of Jacksonville is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system located: within the City of Jacksonville Jurisdictional Area Onslow County to receiving waters of the State, within the White Oak River basin in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and Vill hereof. This permit shall become effective March 1, 2007, This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2012. Signed this day February 15, 2007. Aran W. Klimek, P.1., Director Division of Water Quality By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission PERMIT NO. NCS000399 'TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I PERMIT COVERAGE PART 11 FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACIJ SECTION C: .PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS SECTION 14: THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES PARTIII PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER PART VI ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS PART VIII DEFINITIONS i PERMIT NO. NCS000399 PART I PERMTI' COVEIZAGE During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the City of Jacksonville is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters of the State within the White Oak River Basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the permittee's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program, herein referred to as the Stormwater Plan. The Stonnwater Plan must detail the pernittee's stormwater management program for the five- year tern of the stormwater permit including, for each of the measure identified in the permit, a narrative description of the program, a table that identifies each best management practice (BMP) used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, funding and the responsible person or position for implementation. 2. All discharges authorized herein shall be adequately managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non -storm water discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. , 4. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 within the jurisdictional area of the permittee as described in the approved local Stonnwater Plan to control potential pollution from the MS4. The permit applies to current and future jurisdictional areas of the permittee, as well as areas that seek coverage under this permit through inter -local or other similar agreements with pennittee. Agreements for coverage under this permit must be approved'by the Division of Water Quality, herein referred to as the Division. The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and require independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the permittec may petition the Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities. 6. Under the authority of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act and implementing regulations 40 CFR Part 122, 123 and 124, North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and Session Law 2004- 163 and in accordance with the approved Stormwater Plan, all provisions contained and referenced in the Stonnwater Plan are enforceable parts of this permit. The permittee will develop and implement its approved Stormwater Plan in accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act, provisions outlined by the Director, and the provisions of this pennit. The permit requires the development and proper implementation of the Stormwater Management Plan. The purpose of the Stormwater Management Plan is to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the applicable water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act. Implementation of best management practices consistent with the provisions of the Stormwater Management Plan constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Successive iterations of the Stormwater Management Plan and other components of this permit will be driven by the objective of assuring that discharges do not cause or contribute to the violation of water quality standards, through the expansion and tailoring of management measures within the scope of the Stormwater Management Plan. Part I Page 1 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized through the MS4 of the pennittee if such discharges are: (a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, another NPDE.S discharge permit including discharges of process and non -process wastewater, and stormwater associated with industrial activity; or (b) Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact water quality and may include: • water line flushing; • landscape irrigation; • diverted stream flows; • rising groundwaters; • uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; • uncontaminated pumped groundwater; • discharges from potable water sources; • foundation drains; • air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential); • irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200); • springs; • water from crawl space pumps; • footing drains-, • lawn watering; • residential and charity car washing; • flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; • dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; • street wash water; • flows from emergency fire fighting. The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled by the permittee's Stormwater Plan. Part I Page 2 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 PART II . I<INAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Stormwater Plan to reduce pollutants discharged from the MS4. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: The permittee will develop and maintain adequate legal mechanism, such as regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures to implement all provisions of the Stormwater Plan. The permittee will keep the Division advised of the status of development of appropriate ordinances and legal authorities and will pursue these authorities in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Stormwater Plan. 2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be implemented and managed such that the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 is reduced to the maximum extent practicable. It is anticipated that in order to meet this provision, implementation of the Stormwater Plan will occur with emphasis given to priority areas and to management measures and programs that are most effective and efficient at varying stages of the plan's implementation. The permittee will implement the components of the Stormwater Plan to prohibit, to the maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills and illegal dumping into the MS4. 4. The permittee will implement provisions of the Stormwater Plan as appropriate to monitor and assess the performance of the various management measures that are a pail of the Stormwater Plan. This will include the provisions of this permit. 5. The permittee will implement appropriate education, training, outreach, and public involvement programs to support the objectives of this stormwater discharge pennit and the Stormwater Plan. The pennittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff as described in the Stormwater Plan and in accordance with this permit. 7. The pernuttee will implement a post -construction site runoff control program to regulate new development and redevelopment by requiring structural and non-structural best management practices to protect water quality, to reduce pollutant loading, and to minimize post -development impacts. This program will include provisions for long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs. S. The permittee will evaluate municipal operations and develop and implement an appropriate program for municipal activities and ongoing operation and maintenance of municipal facilities to reduce the potential for stonnwater pollution. 9. Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval. 10. If the pennitted MS4 becomes subject to an approved TMDL, and following notice of such by the Division, the permittee shall implement a TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program. The following additional requirements apply, (a) Within two years after receiving the Division's notice that the permittce is subject to a TMDL, the permittee shall establish a TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program and shall Page 1 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 identify the locations of all currently known MS4 outfalls within its jurisdictional area with the potential of discharging the pollutant(s) of concern: to the impaired segments, to their tributaries, and to segments and tributaries within the watershed contributing to the impaired segments. The permittee shall also develop a schedule to discover and locate all other MS4 outfalls within its jurisdictional area that may be discharging the pollutant(s) of concern: to the impaired stream segments, to their tributaries, and to segments and tributaries within the watershed contributing to the impaired segments. (b) Within two years after receiving the Division's notice that the permittee is subject to a TMDL, the penxuttee shall develop a monitoring plan for each pollutant of concern. The monitoring plan shall include the sample location by verbal description and latitude and longitude coordinates, sample type, frequency, any seasonal considerations, and a monitoring implementation schedule for each pollutant of concern. Where appropriate, the permittee may reduce the monitoring burden by proposing to monitor outfalls that the Division would consider substantially similar to other outfalls. The pern-iittee may also propose in -stream monitoring where it would complement the overall monitoring plan. The monitoring plan shall be adjusted as additional outfalls are identified in accordance with the schedule required in (a) above and as accumulating data may suggest. (c) The permittee shall include the location of all currently known MS4 outfalls with the potential of discharging the pollutant(s) of concern, the schedule for discovering and locating currently unknown MS4 outfalls with the potential of discharging the pollutant(s) of concern, and the monitoring plan, (all as required in (a) and (b) above, and all part of the TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program) in the first Stormwater Management Plan annual report due no earlier than two years after the Division's initial notification of the applicability of a TMDL. (d) The next and each subsequent Stormwater Management Plan annual report shall include an assessment of the available data for each pollutant of concern, and an assessment of the effectiveness of the BMPs employed, to determine what, if any, additional BMP measures may be necessary to return the impaired segments to compliance with state water quality standards. The permittee shall implement appropriate BMPs to control the pollutant(s) of concern to the maximum extent practicable. Implementation of the appropriate best management practices constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. (e) Following any review and comment by the Division on the TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program, the permittee shall incorporate any necessary changes into the program. The permittee shall incorporate the revised TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program into the Stormwater Management Plan. The permittee can identify the impaired stream segments in the MS4 jurisdictional area by referencing the 2004 Integrated 305fb) and 303(d) Report (or current version), available on the website of the Division of Water Quality Modeling and TMDL Unit. Page 2 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 SECTION 13: PUBLIC EDUCATION ANT) OUTREACH 1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach' (a) Distribute educational materials to the community. (b) Conduct public outreach activities. (c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stonnwater pollution. (d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stonnwater pollution. 2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach The permittce sliall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public Education and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. hy, �k. 4 # F.BA►lr UNA. ('r..k', 'j 47 'h�t�� 't �.i:. v. �:4o �� ' ?:'Sid t� jMeasurable,Goals y�r,r 1 _, i;•::< �S i- �tYlt YR . YR r YIZ•; s YRr' fsFxA.� ?,'...ti L:� r�.�t- ,.i`. � L as` IY�<2;.33.�� ...:�y,r iyf .:bnw �,,,�«,„��a .:�ttk,;.rfa,��;�r.s<f _ �. . t �9: Ya.�� yYL4,:£_5�. (a) Identify target pollutants Identify the target pollutant and target X and target pollutant pollutant sources the permittee's public sources education prograrn is designed to address and why they are an issue. (b) Identify target audiences Identify the target audiences likely to have X significant storm water impacts and why they were selected. (c) Informational Web Site Promote and maintain internet web site. X Examples include, but are not limited to: Post newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff. (d) Develop and distribute Develop general stormwater educational X public education material to appropriate target groups as likely materials to identified to have a significant stonnwater impact. user groups. For Instead of developing its own materials, the example, schools, pennittee may rely on state -supplied Public homeowners, and/or Education and Outreach materials, as businesse& available, when implementing its own program, (e) Media Campaign Document campaign reach and frequency to X public for each broadcast media like radio and TV, (including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement). Page 3 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 "is S BMP' F "�5 ' lr� Measurable Goals YR "iYRt YRr 'yYRrt'' YR � d (f1 Establish HotlinelHelp Maintain a stormwater hotlinclhelpline. X line (g) Establish a Public . The permittee's outreach program, including X X X X X Education and Outreach those elements implemented locally or Program and implement through a cooperative agreement, must within 12 months of the include at least two of the following: permit issue date. • Newspaper articles, press releases and/or inserts • Kiosks and signage • Targeted direct mail • Displays at the point -of purchase • Utility bill inserts The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, must include at least two of the following: • Public meetings • Community events • Contest • Storm drain marking • Stream and Litter cleanups • Group presentation and/or speeches The permittee's outreach program, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement, must include at least three of the following: • News coverage • Workshops and class room outreach • Distributing promotional giveaways and specialty items • Brochures, displays, signs, welcome packets, and pamphlets • Local cable access • Newsletters For each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement measure and record the extent of exposure. Page 4 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 _ SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION 1. Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation (a) Provide opportunities for the public, including major economic and ethnic groups, to participate in program development and implementation. (b) Comply with applicable state and local public notice requirements. 2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation The pennittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. ,pear �.� .�� r.� .:, tr. r �'�� a��;, Y��Measurable�Goalsl� r��i�-� �r��2y z:. �YR r,YR ijYR t �Yl� ;}�YRji 4tiF,","-aeys ,a:•7r'3r�tx�`Yia.7�l tt2fh(4,�vTiu}.'�'yrZ'/t-�, sfli?_VYf.r�'.7z b' 1; u�Fsl`"xiY (a) Administer a Public Develop and implement a Public Involvement X X Involvement Program and Participation Program, as outlined in (b) through (e) below. (b) Allow the public an Conduct at least one public meeting in year 2 X opportunity to review and to allow the public an opportunity to review comment on the and comment on the Stonnwater Plan. Stormwater Plan (c) Organize a volunteer Organize and implement a volunteer X . community involvement stormwater related program, locally or program through a cooperative agreement, to promote ongoing citizen participation. Examples include, sponsoring and participating in Big Sweep, horning partnerships with local businesses, Adopt a stream, Adopt a street, promoting volunteer presentations, Creek crawls, storm drain stenciling, and poster contest (d) Establish a mechanism Established mechanism for public X for Public involvement involvement, for example, a citizens' or stakeholders' group(s) that provide input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program. (e) Establish Hotline/Help Maintain a stonmwater hotlinelhelpline. X line Page 5 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCIIARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION 1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (a) Detect and eliminate illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping to the Permittec's MS4. (b) Address significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The permittee may require specific controls for a category of discharges, or prohibit that discharge completely, if one or more of these categories of sources are identified as a significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4. (c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions. (d) Develop a map showing the pennittee's major MS4 outfalls to state waters receiving discharges. (e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. 2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. 1311IP x'Mgt �Veasnratlile Goals"'' �1 t ` R Y' YR `YRI NET YRYRf 4 (a) Develop/Implement Illicit Develop and implement an Illicit Discharge X Discharge Detection and Detection and Elimination Program including Elimination Program provisions for program assessment and evaluation. (b) Establish and maintain Establish and maintain adequate ordinances X appropriate legal or other legal authorities to prohibit illicit authorities discharges and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. (e) Develop a Storm Sewer Map identifying major outfalls and X System Base Map and stormwater drainage system components. At Inventory of Major a minimum, components include major Outfall, outfalls and receiving streams. Established procedures to continue to identify, locate, and update snap of drainage system. (d) Inspection/detection Establish written procedures for detecting and X program to detect dry tracing the sources of illicit discharges and for weather flows at MS4 removing the sources or reporting the sources outfalls to the State to be properly permitted. Page 6 of 16 PE1tMrr NO. NCS000399 h �.B1bIP e r i,, -st sMeasnrakilciGoals i6` 12 YR +b i YRFYR4' ef,�YdSs.;a.Ci , YR+YRL� 41 P '' ,LwP. n'4 i°rx54F k dslrf� r�%'�f9; n W .�, FF".�i F'� `t :. yfw,�`,;r-� �. .: �'t" �. Z"�aS .. ��Fl. R'3C "1 J. rYGt t f3�Y"r S�Si.>F:� (e) -Employee training Conduct training for appropriate municipal X staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges. (f) Provide public education Inform public employees, businesses, and the X general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. (g) Establish a public Establish and publicize reporting mechanism X reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges. Establish citizen request response procedures. (h) Established procedures to Establish procedures to identify and report to X identify and eliminate the County health department failed septic failed septic system and systems located within the permittee's sanitary sewer overflows. planning jurisdiction. Establish procedures to identify and report sanitary sewer overflows and sewer leaks to the system operator. Page 7 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS 1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls (a) Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development. (b) ' Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures. 2. BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Construction Site Runoff Controls and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. : s ErB�'` MP �n {rt � § �, tilts I :� �MeasurablexGowls,,°� r„� 5 5 d 4E•*�u—^-Yi'. ...brfl, fi 2R-.71.:. �1 �y Fw'�°" •�,tSL .r,'..�'3 �i Fes, a�'sa}i'.iln ""' i ✓i.a f� ry?� .£. d 'Fr ,S 1�.'af',++.1 .t_ {y T. (a) Erosion and Sediment Implemented program requiring erosion and X X X X X Control Program sediment controls at construction sites and regulatory mechanism providing for sanctions to ensure compliance. (b) Develop requirements for Require construction site operators to X X X X X construction site implement erosion and sediment control operators BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts. (c) Educational and training Provide educational and training materials for X X X X X materials for construction construction site operators. Provide site operators educational and training materials for construction site operators on the affects of fine sediment released during construction that might build up in downstream shortnose sturgeon habitat and spawning sites. New materials may be developed by the pennittee, or the permittee may use materials adopted from other programs and adapted to the pennittee's construction runoff controls program. (d) Plan reviews Construction site plan reviews with X X X X X established procedures that incorporate water quality considerations in the reviews. Page 8 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 J :r l ~1`31 rv� A� r "BMW 1's , 1 r c :s, lsvn AS Y� i' ,d 3.a tr +..n 92 ":fl; ail' f' A {;f.P.0 �T-- j {fit ,MeasurabletiCols�i� 1 , t w . n 9i r • ry y' _+: `; Y. •'s7}c�.� �-sYi✓.��- a YR WYR (e) Public information Established procedures for receipt and X X X X X consideration of erosion and sedimentation information submitted by the public. Publicized procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead to a site inspection or other follow-up action. (f) Inspection and Established procedures for site inspection and X X X X X enforcement procedures enforcement of control measure requirements. The procedures should include prioritizing areas of inspections based on local criteria. Page 9of16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 SECTION F: • POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS 1. Objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls (a) Manage stornwater runoff from new development / redevelopment that drains to the MS4 and disturbs an acre or more of land surface, including projects less than an acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale. (b) Provide a mechanism to require long term operation and maintenance of BMPs. (c) Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality impacts. 2. BMPs for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program. QBMP� fi �wn"I �. f �� -" } _fit c 41easura6le Goals .}..,ter,; _.�', 5Y1 1 c�2 +s:a� Fj.v7'R YR - - �3j...., �YR ice, iYR L 7 (a) Establish a Post- Develop and adopt by ordinance (or similar X Construction Stormwater regulatory mechanism) a program to address Management Program stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment. Implement and enforce the program within 24 months of the permit issue date. (b) Establish strategies which Develop strategies that include a combination X include BMPs of structural and/or non-structural BMPs. appropriate for the MS4 Implement them within 24 months of the permit issue date. Provide a mechanism to require long -tern operation and maintenance of structural BMPs. Require annual inspection reports of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional (i.e., someone trained and certified by NC State for BMP Inspection & Maintenance). (c) Establish nutrient Develop, adopt, and implement an ordinance X sensitive waters (NSW) (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure protection measures (for that the best management practice reduce programs with nutrient loading to the maximum extent development or practicable. Develop and include a nutrient redevelopment draining application (fertilizer and organic nutrients) to NSW waters) management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program. In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water Urban Stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading reduction requirement. Page 10 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 lVlcasuratilc Coals ° 1T -*�+ �' .r °n.,.-.�7r y7't {i.. Y'Ma yF FttYR F Kr'� ..1YRf a" �,,YRf 77,' 4,YRY''YM !.. � S rs`t.c rY„t �s. �+a ! } i �1�,i 2 �f� Y�•1 T13 I,,.4ii 12: € -� �� _fry ��- - g .,r .,.� 3 �, ... _ a. a � • .�. �. :.x. ,_:1 ,.: r i... �x:S;. (d) Establish a program Coordinate with County health department to X under the Post- control the known sources of fecal coliform to Construction minimum the maximum extent practicable. Implement measure to control the within 24 months of the permit issue date. sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable (e) City Code, Permitting Ensure development activities will maintain X Regulations, I-asement, the project consistent with approved plans. and/or Deed Restrictions and Protective Covenants (f) Operation and Implement or require an operation and X Maintenance Plan maintenance plan that ensures the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMI's required by the program. The operation and maintenance plan may require the owner of each structural BMP to submit a maintenance inspection report on each structural BMP annually to the local program. (g) Setbacks for Built -upon Require built -upon areas to be located at least X Areas 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters except as provided for in the Permittee's approved Post - Construction Stormwater Ordinance. For purposes of this section, a surface water shall be present if the feature is shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS). Relief from this requirement may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 02B .0233(3)(a). Page l I of 16 PERMIT N0, NCS000399 3. Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls. (a) For post -construction requirements, a program will be deemed compliant for the areas where it is implementing any of the following programs: (1) Water Supply Watershed I (WS-I) — I5A NCAC 213.02I2. (2) Water Supply Watershed H (WS-11) — 15A NCAC 28.0214. (3) Water Supply Watershed III (WS-III) — 15A NCAC 2B.0215. (4) Water Supply Watershed IV (WS-IV) — 15A NCAC 213.0216. (5) Freshwater High Quality Waters (I-IQW) — 15A NCAC 2H.1006, (6) Freshwater Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) — 15A NCAC 2H.1007. (7) The Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) Management Strategy — 15A NCAC 213.0235. (8) The Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy — 15A NCAC 2B.0258. (9) The Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Nutrient Management Strategy — 15A NCAC 2B.0251. (b) In order to fulfill the post -construction minimum measure program requirement, a permittee, delegated program, or regulated entity may use the Department's model ordinance, design its own post -construction practices based on the Department's guidance on scientific and engineering standards for best management practices (BMPs), incorporate the post -construction model practices described herein, or develop its own comprehensive watershed plan that is detennined by the Department to meet the post -construction stormwater management measure. (c) Permittees must require stormwater controls for a project that disturbs one acre or more of land, including a project that disturbs less than one acre of land that is part of a larger common plan of development or sale. The stormwater controls shall be appropriate to the project's level of density as follows: (1) Post -construction model practices for low -density projects. — A project that is located within one-half mile of and draining to Shellfish Resource Waters is a low -density project if it contains no more than twelve percent (12%) built -upon area. A project that is not located within one-half mile of Shellfish Resource Waters is a low -density project if it contains no more than twenty-four percent (24%) built -upon area or no more than two dwelling units per acre. Low -density projects must use vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable to transport stormwater runoff from the project. On -site stormwater treatment devices such as infiltration areas, bioretention areas, and level spreaders may also be used as added controls for stormwater runoff. A project with an overall density at or below the low -density thresholds, but containing areas with a density greater than the overall project density, may be considered low density as long as the project meets or exceeds the post -construction model practices for low -density projects and locates the higher density in upland areas and away from surface waters and drainageways to the maximum extent practicable. (2) Post -construction model practices for high -density projects. — A project that is located within one-half mile of and draining to Shellfish Resource Waters is a high -density project if it contains more than twelve percent (12%) built -upon area. A project that is not located within one-half mile of Shellfish Resource Waters is a high -density project if it contains more than twenty-four percent Page 12 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 (24%) built -upon area -or more than two dwelling units per acre. High -density projects must use structural stormwater management systems that will control and treat control and treat runoff from the first one and one-half inches of rain. In addition, projects that are located within one-half mile and draining to Shellfish Resource Waters must control and treat the difference in the stormwater runoff from the predevelopment and post -development conditions for the one-year, 24- hour storm. The structural stormwater management system must also meet the following design standards: A. Draw down the treatment volume no faster than 48 hours, but no slower than 120 hours. B. Discharge the storage volume at a rate equal to or less than the predevelopment discharge rate for the one-year, 24-hour storm. C. Remove an eighty-five percent (85%) average annual amount of Total Suspended Solids. D. Meet the General Engineering Design Criteria set out in 15A NCAC 02H .1008(c) or a locally approved stonnwater management manual. E. Wet detention ponds designed in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph (3)(d) may be used for projects draining to Class SA waters. (d) For areas draining to Class SA waters, permittees, delegated programs, and regulated entities must: (1) Use BMPs that result in the highest degree of fecal coliform die -off and control to the maximum extent practicable sources of fecal coliform while still incorporating the stormwater controls required by the project's density level. (2) lmplement-a program to control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable, including a pet waste management component, which may be achieved by revising an existing.litter ordinance, and an on -site domestic wastewater treatment systems component to ensure proper operation and maintenance of such systems, which may be coordinated with local county health departments. (3) Prohibit new points of stormwater discharge to Class SA waters and prohibit both increases in the volume of stormwater flow through conveyances and increases in capacity of conveyances in existing stonnwater conveyance systems that drain to Class SA waters. Any modification or redesign of a stormwater conveyance system within the contributing drainage basin must not increase the net amount or rate of stormwater discharge through existing outfalls to Class SA waters. Diffuse flow of stormwater at a nonerosive velocity to a vegetated buffer or other natural area capable of providing effective infiltration of the runoff from the one-year, 24-hour storm shall not be considered a direct point of stonnwater discharge. Consideration shalt be given to soil type, slope, vegetation, and existing hydrology when evaluating infiltration effectiveness. (e) For BMPs that require a separation from the seasonal high-water table, the separation shall be provided by at least 12 inches of naturally occurring soil above the seasonal high-water table. Page 13 of 16 PERMITNO. NCS000399 SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 1. Objective for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Prevent or reduce storniwater pollution from municipal operations. 2. BMPs for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations The pennittec shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. s'� y Measurable Goals 'r' F } XR rYR v T, s ° YR F YR (a) Develop an operation and Develop an operation and maintenance X maintenance program program for structural stormwater BMPs, storm sewer system maintenance which may include street sweeping and municipal operations such as which may include recycling and household hazardous waste and oil collection. (b) Develop Site Pollution Develop and implement Site Pollution X Prevention Plan for Prevention Plan for Municipal Facilities Municipal Facilities owned and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff that has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff. (c) Inspection and evaluation Maintain an inventory of facilities and X of facilities, operations, operations owned and operated by the and the MS4 system and perrrmittee with the potential for generating associated structural polluted stormwater runoff, including the BMPs. MS4 system and associated structural BMPs. Conduct inspections at facilities and operations owned and operated by the permittee for potential sources of polluted runoff, the stormwater controls, and conveyance systems. Evaluate the sources, document deficiencies, plan corrective actions, implement appropriate controls, and document the accomplishment of corrective actions. (d) Conduct staff training Conduct staff training specific for pollution X prevention and good housekeeping procedures. Page 14 of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 F Y�if�13MP�"cz `", xry r 1 '{ 5�Lr 3. rp. -r t'$l b� .; ,3t' f1VI'asur I rr : a {a tYlt �. y '. YR YR , �+YR Y,I 11 i. trs t ]kt�k 344i. �f, R 2 I-Z k a �.:5z`i ,St}. .c:b t', 5-tl%". ^^i+ltY`�.,�. rii�1 k_ :ii.. �. - n $''M1f>.1t.c .:.'!Y•Jd',W..} �X�nF:�.. :✓lr t,_ �:-�:. �,a��i r��.:�r �4 F..-ii..:''.1. (e) Review of municipality Conduct annual review of the industrial X X X owned or operated activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater regulated industrial permit owned and operated by the permittee. activities Review the following aspects: the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan where one is required, the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow- up actions at the facilities. (f) Spill Response Establish spill response procedures for X Procedures municipal operations owned and operated by the pennittee with the potential to generate polluted.stonnwater runoff. (g) Prevent or Minimize Describe measures that prevent or minimize X Contamination of contamination of the stonnwater runoff from Stormwater Runoff frorn all areas used for vehicle and equipment all areas used for Vehicle cleaning. Perform all cleaning operations and Equipment Cleaning indoors, cover the cleaning operations, ensure washwater drain to the sanitary sewer system, collect stormwater runoff from the cleaning area and providing treatment or recycling, or other equivalent measures. If sanitary sewer is not available to the facility and cleaning operations take place outdoors, the cleaning operations shall take place on grassed or graveled areas to prevent point source discharges of the washwater into the storm drains or surface waters. Where cleaning operations cannot be performed as described above and when operations are performed in the vicinity of a storm drainage collection system, the drain is to be covered with a portable drain cover during clean activities. Any excess ponded water shall be removed and properly handled prior to removing the drain cover. The point source discharge of vehicle and equipment wash waters, including tank cleaning operations, are not authorized by this permit and must be covered under a separate NPDES permit or discharged to a sanitary sewer in accordance with applicable industrial pretreatment requirements. Page IS of 16 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 SECTION H: THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES 1. Certain waters provide habitat for federally-]isted aquatic animal species that are listed as threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and subsequent modifications. 2. The shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostruni) was listed as endangered on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001) and remained on the endangered species list with enactment of the ESA in 1973. Shortnose sturgeon occur in most major river systerns along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Shortnose sturgeon inhabit the main stems of their natal rivers, migrating between freshwater and mesohaline river reaches. Spawning occurs in upper, freshwater areas, while feeding and overwintering activities may occur in both fresh and saline habitats. Under the provisions of the Final Recovery plan published by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in December 1998, the permittee shall implement measures to increase awareness of shortnose sturgeon and their status by fonnulating a public education program that generates public interest in sturgeon and sturgeon recovery by contacting media outlets, suggesting feature stories, and using existing forums for educating the public (e.g., public aquaria, FWS Partners for Wildlife Program, private foundations). Articles, posters, and pamphlets should be published to increase public knowledge of shortnose sturgeon and their unique and complex life history. This information may include identifiable features of the species, listing status, range, susceptibility to incidental captures, and a number or address to report sightings or captures. The permittee shall offer to work with schools to develop and evaluate educational materials and curricula that introduce students to sturgeons, the river/estuarine environment, and the ESA. Page 16 of 16 PI---RMIT NO. NCS000399 PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of all program components that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions, and other stonnwater activities. If monitoring and sampling are being performed documentation of results shall be included. Documentation will be kept on -file by the pennittee for a period of five years and made available to the Director or his authorized representative immediately upon request. 2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary, but at least on an annual basis. The permittee will submit a report of this evaluation and monitoring information to the Divim sion on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by May 1, of each year and cover the previous year's activities from March I to February 28. The pennittee's reporting will include appropriate information to accurately describe the progress, status, and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan and will include, but is not limited to, the following components: (a) The permittee will give a detailed description of the status of implementation of the Stormwater Plan. This will include information on development and implementation of all components of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and schedules and plans for the year following each report. (b) The permittee will adequately describe and justify any proposed changes to the Stonmwater Plan. This will include descriptions and supporting information for the proposed changes and how these changes will impact the Stormwater Plan (results, effectiveness, implementation schedule, etc.). (c) The permittee will document any necessary changes to programs or practices for assessment of management measures implemented through the Stormwater Plan. In addition, any changes in the cost of, or funding for, the Stormwater Plan will be documented. (d) The permittee will include a summary of data accumulated as part of the Stormwater Plan throughout the year along with an assessment of what the data indicates in light of the Stormwater Plan. (e) The permittee will provide information on the annual expenditures and budget anticipated for the year following each report along with an assessment of the continued financial support for the overall Stormwater Plan. (f) The pennittee will provide a summary of activities undertaken as part of the Stormwater Plan throughout the year. This summary will include, but is not limited to, information on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities, project assessments, inspections, enforcement actions, continued inventory and review of the storm sewer system, education, training and results of the illicit discharge detection and elimination program. Part Ill Page 1 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 -.. 3. The Director may notify the pennittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or more of the requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the pennittee will submit a plan and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stonnwater Plan to meet the requirements. The Director may approve the corrective action plan, approve a plan with modifications, or reject the proposed plan. The pennittee will provide certification in writing (in accordance with Part IV, Paragraph 2) to the Director that the changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions for violations of this permit. 4. The Division may request additional reporting information as neecssary to assess the progress and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, Part III Page 2 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENT'S 1. Records The permittee shall retain records of all information required by this permit for a period of at least 5 years from the date of acquisition. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time prior to the end of the five-year period. 2. Report Submittals (a) Signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Stormwater Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 (b) All applications, reports, or information submitted to DWQ shall be signed by a principal executive officer, ranking elected official or duly authorized representative. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (i) The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official; (ii) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental/stormwater matters; and (iii) The written authorization is submitted to the Director. (c) Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall make the following certification: "I 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." Part IV Page 1 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 3. Recording Results For each activity performed or infonnation collected pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the pennittee shall record the following information, (a) The dates, exact place, and time of the activity or information collected; (b) The individual(s) who performed activity; . (c) The techniques or methods used; and (d) The results of such activity or information collected. 4. Twenty-four Hour Reporting The permittce shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance that may constitute an imminent threat to health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the pennittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the pennittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 5. Annual Reporting The penmittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis on forms provided by the DWQ. Permittees are encouraged to use the state on-line reporting systern for annual reporting. 6. Additional Reporting The Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed necessary either for specific portions of the pennittec's Stormwater Plan, or for the entire Program. 7. Other Information Where the permittce becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in applying to be covered under this permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information. Part IV Page 2 of 2 PERMIT NO, NCS000399 PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY Duty to Comply The pen-nittce must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of -the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit coverage upon renewal application. (a) The permittee shall comply with standards -or prohibitions established under Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. (b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(d) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $27,500 per day for each violation). Any person who negligently violates any pen -nit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisorunent for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $11,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CPR 122.4 ](a)] (c) Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A] (d) Any person may be assessed an administrative penally by the Administrator for violating sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 30.8, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(A) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as arnended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $11,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $27,500). Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 19 and the Act, penalties for Class H violations are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. . §3701 note) (currently $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class I1 penalty not to exceed $137,500). Part V Page 1 of 6 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 Duty to Mitigate The pennittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. 3. Civil and Criminal Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the pennittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the pennittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. 5. Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations. 6. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby. 7. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the Director may request to detennine whether cause exists for modifying,'revoking and reissuing, or terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of ecords required by this permit. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both. Part V Page 2 of 6 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 _ 9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. 10. Permit Actions This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any pen -nit condition. Part V Page 3 of 6 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are owned and/or operated by the penmittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. 2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this permit. Part V Page 4 of 6 PE-RM IT NO. NCS000399 SECTION C: MONITORING -AND RECORDS Representative Sampling When required herein, stormwater samples collected and measurements taken shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical stonnwater sampling shall be performed during a representative storm event. These samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. Where. appropriate, all stonnwater samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. When specified herein, monitoring points established in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of the Director. 2. Flow Measurements Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. 3. Test Procedures "rest procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. Inspection and Entry The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges through a municipal separate stone sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; (a) Enter upon the pennittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; (b) I -lave access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit; (c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit; and (d) Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring pen -nit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. Part V Page 5 of 6 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 5. Availability of Reports Except for data detennined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. Part V Page 6 of 6 PERMIT NO, NCS000399 PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al. Part VI Page 1 of 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 PART VIi ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H A 105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit. Part VII Page I of l PERMIT NO. NCS000399 PARTVIH . DEFINITIONS. Act See Cl can Water Act. 2. Best Management Practice (BMP) Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs can be structural or non-structural and may take the form of a process, activity, physical structure or planning (see non-structural BMP). Built -won Area That portion of a development project that is covered by impervious or partially impervious surface including, but not limited to, buildings; pavement and gravel areas such as roads, parking lots, and paths; and recreation facilities such as tennis courts. "Built -upon area" does not include a wooden slatted deck, the water area of a swimming pool, or pervious or partially pervious paving material to the extent that the paving material absorbs water or allows water to infiltrate through the paving material. 4. Clean Water Act The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Common Plan of Development A construction or land disturbing activity is part of a larger. common plan of development if it is completed in one or more of the following ways: • In separate stages • In separate phases • In combination with other construction activities It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or hearing, sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing plans, contracts, permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical demarcation (including but not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor markings) indicating that construction activities may occur on a specific plot. . It can include one operator or many operators. 6. Department Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 7. Division (DWO) The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Part V11I Page 1 of 4 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 8. Director The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 10. Grab Sample An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly analyzed or qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge, 11. Hazardous Substance Any substance designated in 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 12. Illicit Discharge Any discharge to a MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater except discharges pursuant to an NPDES permit (other than the NPDES MS4 permit), allowable non-stormwater discharges, and discharges resulting from fire -fighting activities. 13. Industrial Activity For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as defined in 40 CFR 122.26. 14. Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall (or "major outfall") Major municipal separate storm sewer outfall (or "major outfall") means a municipal separate storm sewer outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of 36 inches or more or its equivalent (discharge from a single conveyance other than circular pipe which is associated with a drainage area of more than 50 acres); or for municipal separate storm sewers that receive storm water from lands zoned for industrial activity (based on comprehensive zoning plans or the equivalent), an outfall that discharges from a single pipe with an inside diameter of 12 inches or more or from its equivalent (discharge from other than a circular pipe associated with a drainage area of 2 acres or more). 15. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.26(b)(8) means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains): (a) Owned or operated by the United Slates, a State, city, town, county, district, association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over. disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or Part V III Page 2 of 4 PERMIT NO. NCS000399 a designated and.approved management agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that discharges to waters of the United States or waters of the State. (b) Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater; (c) Which is not a combined sewer; and (d) Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40 CFR 122.2 , 16. Non-stormwater Discharge Categories The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the pennittee must address if it identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer system: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising groundwater, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR 35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from fire fighting activities are excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to be addressed where they are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States). 17. Non-structural BMP Non-structural BMPs are preventive actions that involve management and source controls such as: (1) Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct growth to identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas, maintain and/or increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies, minimize impervious surfaces, and/or minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; (2) policies or ordinances that encourage infill development in higher density urban areas, and areas with existing storm sewer infrastructure; (3) education programs for developers and the public about minimizing water quality impacts; (4) other measures such as minimizing the percentage of impervious area alter development, use of measures to minimize directly connected impervious areas, and source control measures often thought of as good housekeeping, preventive maintenance and spill prevention. 18. Outfall Outfall means a point source as defined by 40 CFR 122.2 at the point where a municipal separate storm sewer discharges to waters of the United States and does not include open conveyances connecting two municipal separate storm sewers, or pipes, tunnels or other conveyances which connect segments of the same stream or other waters of the United States and are used to convey waters of the United States. 19. Permittee The owner or operator issued this permit. Part VIII Page 3 of 4 PERMIT NO, NCS000399 20. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stonnwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state. 21. Redevelopment Means any rebuilding activity unless that rebuilding activity; (a) Results in no net increase in built -upon area, and (b) Provides equal or greater stonnwater control than the previous development. 22. Stormwater Runoff The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt. 23. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is a detailed water quality assessment that provides the scientific foundation for an implementation plan. The implementation plan outlines the steps necessary to reduce pollutant loads in a certain body of water to restore and maintain water quality standards in all seasons. The Clean Water Act, Section 303, establishes the water quality standards and TMDL programs. 24. Toxic Pollutant Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. Part VIII Page 4 of 4 NPDES Small MS4 I Stormwater Permit Application � City of Jacksonville, North Carolina � February, 2003 1 NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form. This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed i cordance with Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report ( are both required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. I lication submittals may be returned to the applicant. I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION ��9 0 a. Name of Public Entity City of Jacksonville, North Carolina �NP 2p Seekin Permit Coverage b. Ownership Status (federal, Public — Local Government oL�cOU state or local) .01AP.9( c. Type of Public Entity (city, �H town, county, prison, school, City etc. d. Federal Standard Industrial SIC 91 - 96 Classification Code e. County(s) Onslow f. Jurisdictional Area (square 34.4 sgmi; Includes City and ETJ, but not Marine Corps Base, miles) Camp Le'eune North Carolina. g. Population Permanent 66,715 Seasonal (if available) 0 h. Ten-year Growth Rate 12.2% per year i. Located on Indian Lands? ❑ Yes ®No II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION a. Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles 34.4 sgmi; Includes City and ETJ, but not Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune North Carolina b. River Basin(s) White Oak River c. Number of Primary Receiving Streams 21 d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities: • Residential 38 % • Commercial 30 % • Industrial 0.2 % • Open Space 31.8 % Total = 100 e. Are there significant water quality issues listed in the attached application report? ❑ Yes ® No �o i1 11 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy ❑ Yes ® No b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program ❑ Yes ® No c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program ® Yes ❑ No d. CAMA Land Use Plan ® Yes ❑ No IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting) a. Do you intend to co -permit with ❑Yes ❑ No a permitted Phase I entity? b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity: • Name of Phase I MS4 • NPDES Permit Number c. Do you intend to co -permit El Yes ❑ No with another Phase II enti ? d. If so, provide the name(s) of the entity: e. Have legal agreements been finalized between the co- ❑ Yes ❑ No ermittees? V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS (If more than one, attach additional sheets) a. Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of ® Yes ❑ No our permit obligations? b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing • Name of Entity NCDENR, Division of Water Quality • Element they will implement NCGS 143-211-143-213 NC Admin Code 15A Chap. 02H.1003 B 1 • Contact Person Rick Shiver, Regional Supervisor • Contact Address 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 • Contact Telephone Number (910 395-3900 Fax (910) 350-2004 c. Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? Yes ®No State Law VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action through board action. a. Name of person to which permit authority N/A has been delegated b. Title/position of person above c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided in the attached application report. Page 2 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above may sign the official statement below. I 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. Signature Name enneth F. Hagan Title City Manager Street Address 211 Johnson Boulevard PO Box P.O. Box 128 City Jacksonville, State North Carolina Zip 28541-0128 Telephone (910) 938-5221 Fax (910)455-6761 E-Mail khagan@ci.jacksonville.nc.us VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. a. Name of Contact Person Michael B. Ellzey b.. Title Senior Civil Engineer c. Street Address 211 Johnson Boulevard d. PO Box P.O. Box 128 e. City Jacksonville f. State North Carolina g. Zip 28541-0128 h. Telephone Number (910) 938-5328 i. Fax Number (910) 455-6761 j. E-Mail Address mellzey@ci.jacksonviIle.nc.us Page 3 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets. a. RCRA Hazardous Waste N/A Management Program b. UIC program under SDWA N/A c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge See i. below Permit Number d. Prevention of Significant N/A Deterioration (PSD) Program e. Non Attainment Program N/A f. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS) N/A reconstruction approval g. Ocean dumping permits under the Marine Protection Research and N/A Sanctuaries Act h. Dredge or fill permits under NW14 Action ID 200200085 section 404 of CWA NW18 Action ID 200300194 WQ# 0009267 i. Wastewater Spray Irrigation Ray Holder, Plants Superintendent Permit (910)938-5272 rholder@ci.'acksonville. nc.us ' X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed Stormwater management program for ' the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with tpage numbers for each entry. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1, STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION 1.1. Population Served 1.2. Growth Rate 1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas 1.4. MS4 Conveyance System 1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates 1.6. Estimate Methodology 1.7. TMDL Identification 2. RECEIVING STREAMS 1 Page 4 SWU-264-103102 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application 3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 3.1. Local Programs 3.2. State programs 4. PERMITTING INFORMATION 4.1. Responsible Party Contact List 4.2. Organizational Chart 4.3. Signing Official 4.4. Duly Authorized Representative 5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable) 5.1. Co-Permittees 5.2. Legal Agreements 5.3. Responsible Parties 6. Reliance on Other Government Entity 6.1. Name of Entity 6.2. Measure Implemented 6.3. Contact Information 6.4. Legal Agreements 7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ' 7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts 7.2. Public Involvement and Participation 7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ' 7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control 7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment 7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Page 5 SWU-264-103102 Summary Table of I Best Management Practices And Measurable Goals BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach .BMP Measdiable Goats YR 1_ YR 2 -YR 3 YR 4 .. YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Prepare an With the guidance of our existing Community Affairs Director education plan Stormwater Stakeholder Group, we will prepare an education plan in the first 6 months of the permit. We will include in the SW plan, the BMPs, schedule, targeted audiences, and X X X X X measurable goals. We will summarize the plan and implementation progress in each annual report. 2 School programs We will develop an educational Community Affairs Director program for school children in Year 2 and implement it in the following year. It will focus on basic messages regarding clean water and the things X X X X that residents can do at home to help. We will track the number of children reached and the subject covered and report annually. Years Committed: 3 Mailers, brochures, We will develop a mailer for insert in Community Affairs Director posters utility bills and implement in Year 2. We will target homeowners and businesses with messages about how they can reduce pollution picked X X X X up by stormwater. We will track the number of homes and businesses reached by mailer and report annually. o � � ® a � � v sus � N■■ � � � � _ � l� I� BMP Measurable Goals 1R� YR 2 YR 3 YR - 4 YR 5 Responsible Posltion/Party 4 Use of Public/Gov't Acquire or produce video program for Community Affairs Director Cable TV and other use on local community cable media channel in Year 2. The message will focus on the importance of clean water and how stormwater gets dirty X X X X and degrades the water quality of New River. It will give tips on reducing pollution. We will track the - number of times it is shown and report annually. 5 Coordination with Provide education material for City of Senior Civil Engineer other in-house Jacksonville employees and other communication tools major employers at least once a year starting in Year 2 using existing distribution methods available. The focus will be on the importance of X X X X carrying out their duties without negatively impacting clean water. We will track the number of employees reached and amount of education materials distributed and report annually. 6 Coordination with We will coordinate with Onslow Keep America County KAB program, providing Community Affairs Director Beautiful programs materials for insert into communication tools used by KAB. We will focus message on reducing trash in streams and in the drainage X X X X system. We will try to track the number of people reached and document in annual report. e BMP Measurable Goals-. YR _ YR, YR YR YR Responsible PositionlParty 7 Utilize festivals, We will participate in Riverwalk Street Maintenance parades, and local Festival annually by manning a booth Supervisor fairs for starting in Year 2 and report annually dissemination of on the event and message provided. storm water The purpose is to provide messages X X X X information. on the importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be carried out to help keep stormwater clean. 8 Library and public All handouts developed for Community Affairs Director space handouts distribution will be available in the local library and other significant public spaces in Year 2. The messages will generally by on X X X X stormwater quality activities that can be addressed in the home and at work. We will track the number of materials produced and distributed annually and report. 9 Business education We will develop a program for Community Affairs Director and outreach educating businesses via handout materials to be used in workshops beginning in Year 2. We will have separate workshops for the development community. We will report annually on number of X X X X businesses reached and number of employees educated. We will focus on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. We will particularly target "hot spot" businesses. BMP Measurable Goals YR._ 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 10 Establish hotline for Establish a hotline in Year 2 for Street Maintenance reporting stormwater communication with the public and Supervisor quality concerns publicize through print and video media. We will track the number and X X X X type of issues as well as disposition of calls. We will report annually on the data gathered and issues addressed. 11 State-wide program We will determine if State has set up Development Services for education a public education program on Director stormwater pollution prevention and coordinate all efforts through the X X X X X State program. We will track the State program activities within the City of Jacksonville and report annually. 12 Participate and In consultation with Onslow County Community Affairs Director promote Big Sweep KAB, we will determine if there is an and Stream Clean opportunity to promote Big Sweep statewide programs and Stream Clean programs and track activities within community beginning in Year 2. The focus will be on cleaning up the streams and other receiving waters. If there is such opportunity, we will report X X X X annually on activities within the City of Jacksonville such as number of participants and amount of waste collected. BMP Measurable Goats YR 1_ YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 13 Radio ads, through With the assistance of our existing Community Affairs Director public service Stormwater Stakeholders Group, we announcements will investigate the use local radio station to have them develop audio spots to be used in Public Service spots, beginning in Year 2. We will X X X X report on the number of spots developed, targeted audience and message, number of radio stations involved and frequency of message airing. 14 Develop materials We will develop materials, which can Senior Civil Engineer for City web site be placed on our City's Web Site. It will also contain links to other sites X X X X with information. We will track the number of site hits and report annually. 15 Develop Stormwater Develop a page for the City's annual Community Affairs Director month for City's calendar, describing the importance annual calendar of keeping pollutants out of X X X X stormwater and the measures the City will be taking or is taking to implement the program, M M M m M = M M= M M s I• m M ® M M M BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement and Participation BMP Measurable Goals YR i YR 2 YR 3 YR 4. YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 1 Set up an on -going We intend to use our existing Development Services advisory committee Stormwater Stakeholder Group as an Director to guide program to advisory committee beginning in Year 1. obtain public input We anticipate that we will meet bimonthly (six meetings per year) throughout the establishment of the program. We will prepare minutes of X X X X X meetings, agendas, and attendees lists. The Committee will focus on targeted pollution programs and issues of concern. We will report annually on the number of meetings and subjects covered 2 Develop a speakers We will set up speakers bureau in Year Community Affairs Director bureau of volunteers 2. We will maintain a speakers list, who can address provide with a report format to collect water quality issues information of events attended, name of in community group, date, time and location. We will X X X X provide speakers with topics based on targeted messages in coordination with Education Program. We will report annually by summarizing number of events and topics covered. 3 Set up a storm drain We will investigate the feasibility of Community Affairs Director marking program volunteers and organizations stenciling 15% of the City's area each year, measured in square miles of community. This will begin in areas known to be problem areas. If feasible, we will assign X X X X volunteers to area selected and have leader complete summary report on sections finished. Report annually on amount of community completed. M M M M M M M M IllllllO ice■ o M o M ■i■ M M M M BMP Measurable Goats _ YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 4 We will investigate the feasibility of Community Affairs Director setting up volunteer program in Year 2, using monitoring equipment to track the Set up a volunteer- water quality of the streams flowing into based water New River and New River itself. The X X X X monitoring program group will track the monitoring volunteers by stream sampled, date, time and results of sample. Report annually on streams sampled and data collected on each. 5 Grassroots We will assist our Stormwater Community Affairs Director Participation Stakeholders Group to take an active role in public education and public involvement by having them conduct meetings, present information to their respective organizations, and allowing them to provide overall direction of this process. We will report in our annual X X X X X report the number of meetings they conducted, new organizations which they reached and the level of their involvement 6 Establish an "Adopt We will establish an "adopt a stream" Community Affairs Director a Stream" Program program or support an existing adopt a stream program in Year 2. We will track volunteer groups by name, project, activities completed, contact information, X X X X and have group prepare a summary report of activities each year. We will report on program, providing amount of miles cleaned and frequency of activities in annual report M 11111110 m M M M = = = M M M = M® m m M BMP's for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 - YR -2 YR 3 .-YR 4 YR 5 r Responsible PositionlParty 1 Develop Develop ordinance within Years 1 Senior Civil Engineer ordinance/amend and 2, have ordinance adopted by existing ordinance to City Council by end of Year 2 Note include illicit detection, date of adoption and have copy of right of entry, ordinance in annual report file. prohibition of certain discharges, X X enforcement actions and penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connections beginning in Year 1. 2 Develop system map Prepare system map beginning in Year GIS Coordinator showing outfalls and 1, in support of inspection program, the receiving body of completing one quarter of the water. Complete one- community each year, finishing in Year quarter of the 4. The map will note outfails and community each year, receiving body of water for each outfall. X X X X updating any system Report annually on progress. changes within already mapped areas as they occur. 3 Develop fact sheets Prepare 2 fact sheets and distribute Senior Civil Engineer for public education copies to Library and Sanitation Division program on illicit for public distribution. Place on City of connections and spill Jacksonville web page. Complete by management. Place end of Year 2 and provide samples in X in public library and annual report. Note date completed and provide to Fire number of copies placed for distribution. Department for distribution to industry. � I♦ IIIII� � 1�� i� � � � � � e � � � ile ® I♦ .92 BMP Measurable Goals �R R Y3R 4R 5R Responsible Position/Party 4 Train employees on Provide materials through HR to all Senior Civil Engineer how to inspect for illicit employees in organization on illicit connections and connections and how to recognize one. establish a tracking Complete by end of Year 2 and note X X system for managing date distributed. Summarize in annual reported problem report. areas 5 Utilize local hotline set Maintain log of hotline calls and Senior Civil Engineer up under Public disposition. Note the numbers that are Involvement Program related to illicit connections. Set up in for public reporting of Year 2 and report annually. X X X X illicit connections. 6 Use GIS system to Set up in Year 2 and note the GIS Coordinator track "hot spots" in the number of hot spots identified and community and target placed on GIS system annually by for inspections. keeping a database that includes X date of identification and name and type of location. Summarize efforts in annual report. 7 Establish database to Complete database development in Senior Civil Engineer track all activities for Year 3. Report annually on number inspections and follow of inspections and findings. up enforcement activities. X X BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Positlon/Party 8 Identify responsible Establish enforcement standing X Street Superintendent party within operating procedures in Year 3 and organization to report on enforcement actions in manage follow up each annual report. Provide SOP in and enforcement first annual report. actions. 9 Establish stream Define areas of the community that Street Maintenance inspection program will be inspected for illicit connections Supervisor and inspect 20% of the community each year, geographically measured in square miles. Finish the X X X X X inspection program by end of Year 5. Maintain records of the areas screened and summarize in annual report � � � � illll� illll� � � � � � l♦ ® � illll� � l♦ � l� BMP's for Site Stormwater Runoff Control BMR - McBsufabie Goals" YR 1 YR YR YR.. 4_ YR .. -Responsible Posiioi�IPaFty , 1 Continuation of City Continuation of City of Jacksonville Construction Specialist of Jacksonville Soil Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Erosion and Control Ordinance X X X X X Sedimentation Control Ordinance BMP's for Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment BMP Measurable Goals -YR YR 2 YR 3 YR �' YR 5 Responsible Posltlon/Party 1 Initiate the Initiate the development of standards Development Services development of and practices for post -construction Director standards and controls for adoption by March 10, practices for post- 2005 and implement within 2 years. Construction Specialist construction controls Report annually on progress made, addressing plan review process, number of sites impacted, inspection X X X X X practices, and any follow up procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder group. 2 Institute inspection Based on ordinance, in Year 4 Construction Specialist program for institute inspection program for structural controls structural controls for evaluation of maintenance practices. Keep record X of number of inspections and results. Report annually on program and actions taken. 3 Adopt ordinance that In Year 3 adopt ordinance that Construction Specialist requires the long- requires the long-term maintenance term maintenance of of structural controls for new and structural controls for redevelopment projects. In annual new and report, identify date of adoption, X redevelopment controls and procedures to be projects followed. Annually report on program status. BMP's for Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations BMP Measurable, GoalsYR 1 Y2 3R Y4 �R` Responsible Positioh/Party 1 Develop In Year 1, utilizing current environmental Construction Specialist environmental audit information and research materials X checklist develop an environmental audit checklist that will be used to audit our facilities 2 Inventory facilities In Year 1, complete an inventory of Construction Specialist for environmental facilities that will be evaluated through audit an environmental audit to determine potential pollution contributions. This X inventory will include the number and type of facilities to audit to include a priority listing. 3 Conduct In year 2, begin environmental audits at Construction Specialist environmental audits priority sites and complete all audits by of city facilities in year 2. Prioritize recommendations as priority order. each audit is completed and initiate recommendations in the fiscal year following the audit, except where any extreme hazard or potential human risk X 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. 4 Employee education Beginning in Year 2, to educate Construction Specialist on clean water appropriate employees on clean water issues issues and on workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate pollutants from X stormwater. Maintain program annually and report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. �■ � l� � . � >• w � Ivr � � e to 0 1� � � s � BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5. Responsible Position/Party 5 Train employees in Beginning in Year 2, provide training Street Superintendent drainage system to all employees who maintain the maintenance/ drainage system with a focus on pollution issues. floatable, grit, sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the X drainage system. Report annually on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 6 Train employees in Beginning in Year 2, provide training Street Superintendent chemical to all employees who manage and application/storage, apply chemicals to address safe relating to water storage, application and disposal of pollution. residual chemicals. Repeat training X annually throughout the permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 7 Begin annual Begin annual inspection in Year 2, Street Superintendent inspections of city and document findings and actions facilities taken to address any problems identified. Report on finding in annual permit report. X BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR Responsible PositionlParty _ 2 3 4 8 Commence Initiate inspections of material storage Street Superintendent inspections city of facilities in Year 2 and establish priorities material storage for addressing issues identified. areas and address Address corrective activity in next fiscal X corrective actions year unless high hazard was identified. when necessary Report on number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in each annual report. 9 Develop standard Beginning in Year 3, develop and Street Superintendent operating implement standard operating procedures for city procedures for facilities and operations. facilities and Annually report on facilities and for X operations operations targeted and results of activities. 10 Evaluate garbage Beginning in Year 3, evaluate garbage Sanitation Superintendent collection practices collection practices to determine if with relation to procedures or equipment adjustments stormwater pollution need to be made to address potential for pollution of stormwater. Focus on issues such as spills in the streets, X hydraulic hose ruptures, and customer storage practices. Report on findings and any work plan that develops as a result. 11 Evaluate current spill In Year 3, evaluate current spill Fire Chief response practice response practices and determine if and determine adjustments are needed to reduce the adjustments when risk of polluting bodies of water necessary (streams, ponds, lakes, ocean). X X Implement recommended changes in Year 4 and report on findings and strategies in annual reports BMP Measurabie Goals YR 1 YR 2- YR 34 YR YR- Responsible Position/Party 12 Evaluate used oil Beginning in Year 3, evaluate Sanitation Superintendent recycling program existing used oil recycling program and make recommended changes as appropriate. Implement changes to existing program in Year 4. Report X X annually on program, including amount recycled and adjustments made as needed. 13 Inventory of Beginning in Year 3, determine if Street Superintendent hazardous inventory of hazardous chemicals chemicals in use by used by the City of Jacksonville has city. been completed. If not, complete inventory in same year. Insure X proper use of chemicals so as to prevent their entry into the storm sewer system through training program. 14 Drainage System On a daily basis, crews will continue Street Superintendent Maintenance to work in ditches, removing previously reported blockages and collecting trash (floatables). Other crews inspect ditches, seeking blockages and clearing same when X X X X X found. Curbs and gutters are swept approximately every six weeks and catch basins are inspected annually and cleaned when problems are discovered. Reports are made daily on the amount accomplished STORM WATER MANAGEMENT REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION ......... 1.1 Population Served ........ ... ........................ I................. 1 ' 1.2 Growth Rate ............... ... ........ ........ ........................ ..I. I 1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Area ...................................... 1 1.4 MS4 Conveyance System ............................................ 1 1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates ...............I ................... 1 1.6 Estimate Methodology..................................................... 2 1.7 TMDL Identification...................................................... N/A ' 2. RECEIVING STREAMS ...................................................... 3 3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS .............................. 4 3.1 Local Programs ............................................................ ................ 4 3.2 State Programs...............................................................4 4. PERMITTING INFORMATION ................................................ 4 4.1 Responsible Party Contact List ............................................. 4 4.2 Organizational Chart 10 4.3 Signing Official ............................................................ .10 4.4 Duly Authorized Representative ............................................. N/A 5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (if Applicable) NIA 6. RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY NIA ' 6.1 Name of Entity 6.2 Measure Implemented 6.3 Contact Information 6.4 Legal Agreements 7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM L 7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts ............... 11 7.2 Public Involvement and Participation ...................................... 19 7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ....................: 22 .......... 7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ............................ 30 7.5 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment .............................. 32 7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations......................................................... 38 APPENDIX A City 1 of Jacksonville Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance ............. 47 C d N T E N T S STORM SEWER SYSTEM No.1 INFORMATION No.2 1 I pi R.EC:EIVfNG STREAMS EXISTING WATER QUALITY No. 3 PROGRAMS PERMITTING INFORMATION No.4 RELIANCE ON OTHER NO. 5 STO.RMWATER MANAGEMENT No. 6 1 11 PROGRAM. No.7 APPENDIX A NO. 8 , NO. 9 1 NO. 10 IJApAVERY®EXECUTIVE HIDDEN TAW DIVIDERS I State of North Carolina ' Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality ' Small MUNICIPAL separate storm sewer system NPDES STORMWATER Permit Application Form This form may be photocopied for use as an original This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for small municipal separate storm sewer systems pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application form includes three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section IX of this form. This application and the accompanying narrative documentation must be ' completed in accordance with Instructions for Completing Form SWU-264 to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application submittals may be returned to the applicant. I. Applicant Status information 1. Name of Public Body Seeking Permit Coverage: City of Jacksonville, North Carolina ' 2. Ownership Status (federal, state, public, private, or other): Public - Local Government 3. Type of Public Body (city, town, county, prison, school, etc.): City ' 4. Federal Standard Industrial Classification Code: SIC 91-96 5. County: Onslow County 6. Jurisdictional Area: 34.4 Square Miles; Includes City and ETJ, but not Marine Corps ' Base Camp Lejeune 7. Population: 66,715 -Permanent: 66,715 -Basis of Population statistic: U.S. Census, April2000 -Seasonal: 0 -Method used to create seasonal estimates: 8. Growth Rate: 12.2% percent average growth rate from April 1990 to July 2000 9. Located on Indian Lands?: No 10. Latitude of Center of MS4 Service Area: 34 degrees 45 minutes North ' Longitude of Center of MS4 Service Area: 77 degrees 25 minutes West 1. Storm Sewer System Information 1. Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles): 34.4 square miles; Includes City and ETJ, but not Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 2. River Basin(s): White Oak River 3. Number and name of Primary Receiving Streams or bodies of water: SEE 2 BELOW 4. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities: Residential. 38 Commercial: 30 ' 1 Industrial: 0.2 Open Space: 31.8 5. Are there significant water quality issues detailed in the attached application report? No 6. Do you discharge to territorial seas, oceans or within the contiguous zone?: No 7. Do you discharge to a TMDL controlled water body?: No 8. Describe your system, in narrative, identifying use of pipe, open channels, to give a general feel for how the system performs and the general condition of the streams and other water bodies receiving runoff.: The City of Jacksonville's drainage system consists of catch basins, pipes, culverts, roadside and backyard ditches, entering a number of streams flowing through the community and ultimately flowing to New River. During normal weather events, the system is able to handle the amount of storm -water. It carries with it, the usual amounts of runoff from private properties, paved parking lots and paved streets. 9. Describe the maintenance activities: Maintenance activities are performed by the Street Division of the Public Services Department for the City of Jacksonville. The city has drainage crews out continuously, checking for blockages and clearing same in the ditches. Curbs and gutter on public streets are swept approximately every six weeks, weather permitting, and catch basins are inspected annually, and cleaned when problems are discovered. 10. How many full time equivalent positions are used to provide maintenance services, annually?: Eleven (11) 11. How often is the system inspected for maintenance problems?: At a minimum, annually, responding to calls, and following major rain events 12. Do you clean catch basins, pipes, and other man-made structures? : Yes 13. What is the frequency of cleaning and the method used? : As needed, but scheduled for cleaning with street sweeper vacuum, rodding , etc. 14. What is the annual budget for maintenance activities?: $345,000 15. Describe the methodology used to calculate land use percentages.: Land use percentages were taken from the CAMA Land Use Plan Update, 1996, page 1-19. The land use percentages are for the incorporated area only, which includes the Marine Corps bases, but not the extraterritorial jurisdictional area. Also, residential land use includes multi -family; commercial includes institutional; and vacant includes open space. 2. Receiving Streams I New River 1947) SB NSW Partly N/A Supported Supported Supported Partly 4 New River 19-(15.5) SC NSW N/A Supported Partly 5 Wilson Bay 19-14 SC HQW NSW Supported N/A 6 Brinson Creek 19-12 SC NSW Supported N/A Partly 7 Blue Creek 19-8 SC NSW N/A Supported 8 Little Creek 19-8.5 SC NSW UNK N/A 9 Socoe Creek 19-9-2 SC NSW Supported N/A 10 Sandy Run Branch 19-10-1 SC NSW Supported N/A 11 Burnt Run Branch 19-10-2 SC NSW Supported N/A 12 Chaney Creek 19-10 SC NSW Supported N/A 13 Scales Creek 19-16-4 SC NSW Supeorted NIA 14 Mill Creek 19-9 SC NSW Su2ported N/A Deep Gully Creek 15 (also known as 19-9-1 SC NSW Supported N/A Dotey's Branch) Partly 16 Northeast Creek 19-16-(0.5) SC NSW N/A Supported Part ly 17 Northeast Creek 19-16-(3.5) SC HQW` NSW N/A Supported 19 Little Northeast 19-16-2 C NSW Partly N/A Creek Supported Half Moon Creek Support 21 19-6 C NSW N/A Tributary I Threatened 3 ' 3. Local Water Quality Programs 1. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy: No 2. Local Water Supply Watershed Program: No 3. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program: Yes 4. CAMA Land Use Plan: Yes 7. Describe briefly the local programs if YES is the answer provided to the previous questions: Soil erosion and sedimentation control has been delegated by the state to the City. The city has a soil erosion and sedimentation control ordinance requiring plans for all development exceeding one acre, to be checked and approved by the City's Construction Specialist. Construction inspectors continuously inspect all new construction, enforcing the provisions of the ordinance. All developments of less than one acre are also required to protect the land from erosion and sedimentation, but are not required to submit a plan for approval. The City of Jacksonville has been participating in the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) since its enactment in 1974. Periodically, the City has updated its Land Use Plan in accordance with the Land Use Planning Guidelines (NCAC 7B) and the City administers the CAMA Minor Permit Program for regulatory implementation. In July 2002, the City contracted with Freilich, Leitner & Carlisle and Planning Works, Inc. for analysis and preparation of a Growth Management Plan. It is expected that this study will take 24 months. Also the City was the recipient of CAMA planning funds, which resulted in the NPDES Phase it Stormwater Management Compliance Roadmap, May 2002. This report was prepared with the assistance ofAMEC Earth and Environmental inc. of North Carolina. 4. Responsible Party Contact List and Organizational Chart The goals described in this section are abbreviated. Full details are shown in each detailed section. 1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts Measurable Goals Contact Person Prepare an education plan Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Develop school education program Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci-jacksonville.nc.us Develop mailer for insertion into utility bills Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.'acksonville.nc.us 4 I I 3%ea Acquire or develop video program for use on local Glenn Hargett community channel. Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Provide education material for City of Jacksonville Michael B. ElIzey employees and other major community employers Sr. Civil Engineer T.(910) 938-5328 F:(910) 455-6761 mellzey@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Coordination with Keep America Beautiful Glenn Hargett Programs. Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Festivals, parades, and local fairs Glenn Maready Street Maintenance Supervisor T: (910) 938-3510 F: (910) 938-5619 Provide leaflets and other handouts to County Glenn Hargett Library and other public spaces. Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 qharsett@ciJacksonville.nc.us Business education and outreach Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T-.(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.iacksonville.nc.us Establish a Hotline Glenn Mareadly Street Maintenance Supervisor T: (910) 938-3510 F: (910) 938-5619 gmaready@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Utilize state-wide program for education Tom Cassell Development Services Director T:(9110) 938-5236 F: (910) 455-6761 tcassell@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Participate and promote Big Sweep and Stream Glenn Hargett clean statewide programs Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 T:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Radio ads through public service announcements Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 T:(910) 455-6761 ghargett ci.jacksonville.nc.us Utilization of City web site Michael B. ElIzey Sr. Civil Engineer T:(910) 938-5328 F:(910) 455-6761 melizev@ci.iacksonville.nc.us 9 `;FM 6h s 0 b 16", G ba; ...Co`"ntactrPers:o"n City Calendar Page Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 T:(910) 455-6761 ghargeft@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Public Involvement and Participation ;s ' ,mX .ba 4�AasuG� s, o••nt'ac#' ri e�so..h.ry�.=1'ks� .a .�x P Set up an on -going advisory committee to guide Tom Cassell program to obtain public input Development Services Director T:(910) 938-5236 F: (910) 455-6761 tcassell @ci.'acksonville.nc.us Develop a speakers bureau of volunteers who can Glenn Hargett address water quality issues in community Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Set up storm drain marking program Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargeft@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Set up volunteer -based water monitoring program Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci,iacksonville.nc.us Encourage grassroots participation Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 _ghargett@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Adopt A Stream Program Glenn Hargett Community Affairs Director T:(910) 938-5368 F:(910) 455-6761 ghargett@ci.jacksonville.nc.us 1 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Develop ordinance/amend existing ordinance to Michael B. Ellzey include illicit connection defection, right of entry, Sr. Civil Engineer prohibition of certain discharges, enforcement T:(910) 938-5328 actions and penalties for dumping, spills, and F:(910) 455-6761 willful illicit connections mellzey@ci.jacksonville.n_c.us 2 I I oritac asura C Develop system map showing outfalls and the Brenda Livingston receiving body of water, GIS Coordinator T:(910) 938-5295 F:(910) 455-6761 blivingston@ci-jacksonville.nc.us Develop and disseminate fact sheets for public Michael B. ElIzey education program on illicit connections and spill Sr. Civil Engineer management. T:(910) 938-5328 F:(910) 455-6761 melizev@ci.aacksonville.nc.us Train employees on how to inspect for illicit Michael B. Ellzey connections and establish a tracking system for Sr. Civil Engineer managing reported problem areas. T:(910) 938-5328 F:(910) 455-6761 mellze@cijacksonville.nc,us Utilize local hotline set up under Public Michael B. Elizey Involvement for public reporting of illicit Sr. Civil Engineer connections. T:(910) 938-5328 F:(910) 455-6761 melizey@ci.iacksonville.nc.us Use GIS system to track "hot spots" in the Brenda Livingston community and target for inspections. GIS Coordinator T:(910) 938-5295 F:(910) 455-6761 blivingston@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Establish database to track all activities for Michael B. ElIzey inspections and follow up enforcement activities. Sr. Civil Engineer T:(910) 938-5328 F:(910) 455-6761 meIIzey@ci.jacksonville..nc.us Identify responsible party within organization to Johnny Stiltner manage follow up and enforcement actions. Street Superintendent T: (910) 938-5333 F: (910) 455-6761 Jstiltner@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Stream Inspection Program Glenn Maready Street Maintenance Supervisor T: (910) 938-3510 F: (910) 938-5619 gmaready@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control This program falls under the City of Jacksonville Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. This is administered by Tom Anderson, Construction Specialist; Telephone: (910) 938-5328; Fax: (910) 455-6761; tanderson@ci,macksonville,nc.us 7 Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redeve lODment _ 3,. •^4 i €4; -...,. _.,. .. � tµt `: � J w T•�iT _ y..; 1. ontact3l?erson: Develop new development standards for new Tom Cassell development and re -development Development Services Director T:(910) 938-5236 F: (910) 455-6761 tcasseli @ci.jacksonville.nc,us Inspection program for structural controls Tom Anderson Construction Specialist T: (910) 938-5328 F: (910) 455-6761 tanderson@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Development of ordinance requiring long-term Tom Anderson maintenance of structural controls Construction Specialist T: (910) 938-5328 F: (910) 455-6761 tanderson @ci.jacksonville.nc,us Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations (^7^ ]iJ i ..f r- �NleasurableGoalse,�; R _"' ,ContacfP,ersan" Develop environmental audit checklist Tom Anderson Construction Specialist T: (910) 938-5328 F: (910) 455-6761 tanderson@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Inventory facilities for environmental audit Tom Anderson Construction Specialist T: (910) 938-5328 F: (910) 455-6761 tanderson@ci.'acksonville.nc.us Conduct environmental audits Tom Anderson Construction Specialist T: (910) 938-5328 F: (910) 455-6761 tanderson@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Employee education on clean water issues Tom Anderson Construction Specialist T: (910) 938-5328 F: (910) 455-6761 tanderson@ci.iacksonville.nc.us Train employees in drainage system maintenance Johnny Stiltner Street Superintendent T: (910) 938-5333 F: (910) 938-5619 istiltner@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Train employees in chemical application/storage Johnny Stiltner Street Superintendent T: (910) 938-5333 F: (910) 938-5619 Jstiltner@ci.iacksonville.nc.us 8 I I I I I I ... - , - , . ;., -, -i . - 1-1�-o �A-C,)� ;� --7i , , " - , - " ., :L , J &-:'. -1 M 6i 9 6fa 6 1 e,,, G 6� I 06n'tacf--Per96'h' Conduct annual inspections of city facilities Johnny Stiltner Street Superintendent T: (910) 938-5333 F: (910) 938-5619 Jstiltner@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Inspection of city material storage Johnny Stiltner Street Superintendent T., (910) 938-5333 F: (910) 938-5619 Jstiltner@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Develop standard operating procedures for Johnny Stiltner facilities and operations Street Superintendent T: (910)938-5333 F: (910) 938-5619 Jstiltner@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Evaluate garbage collection practices. Kerry Terrell Sanitation Superintendent T: (910) 938-5338 F: (910) 455-6761 kterrell@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Evaluate current spill response practice Rick McIntyre Fire Chief T: (910) 938-5252 F: (910) 455-4036 rmcintyre@ci.j cksonville.nc.us Evaluate used oil recycling program Kerry Terrell Sanitation Superintendent T: (910) 938-5338 F: (910) 455-6761 kterrell@ci.jacksonville.nc.us Inventory of hazardous chemical use by City Johnny Stiltner Street Superintendent T: (910)938-5333 F: (910) 938-5619 i Jstiltner@ci.'acksonville.nc.us Drainage System Maintenance Johnny Stiltner Street Superintendent T: (910)938-5333 F: (910) 938-5619 1 Jstiltner@ci,iacksonville.nc.us Development 1 Services Director Senior Civil Engineer ORGANIZATIONAL CHART City Manager Streets Division Construction Division 5. Signing Official Statement Signature: Ile ' 1. Name: Kenneth F. Hagan 2. Title: City Manager 3. Street Address: 211 Johnson Boulevard 4. PO Box: 128 5. City: Jacksonville 6. State: North Carolina ' 7. Zip: 28541-0128 8. Telephone: (910) 938-5221 Community Affairs Director Water Quality Field Supervisor Water Quality Technician 6. Delegation of Authority 1. Name of person that permit authority has been delegated to: NIA ' 2. Title/position of person above: NIA 3. Is documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position provided in the attached application report? NIA 1 7. Co -Permit Application Status Information ' 1. Do you intend to co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity?: No 2. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity.: NIA Name of Phase I MS4: ' NPDES Permit Number: 3. Do you intend to co -permit with another Phase li entity?: No 4. If so, provide the name(s) of the entity: NIA ' 5. Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees?: No 8. Reliance on Another Entity to Satisfy One or More of Your Permit Obligations 1. Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations?: Yes 2. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing: 10 1 Name of Entity: NCDNR, Division of Water Quality Element they will implement: NCGS 143-211-143-213, NC Admin Code 15A Chap 02H.1003(B)(1) Contact Person: Rick Shiver, Regional Supervisor Contact Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 Contact Telephone Number: (910) 395-3900, Fax (910) 390-2004 ' 3. Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities?: No. State Law 9. Permits and Construction Approvals List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs: 1 1. RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Program: 2. UIC program under SDWA: 3. NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit Number: Note: The City does not have a NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit; The City operates under a Wastewater Spray Irrigation Permit for its land treatment facility, Permit Number WQ# 0009267 4. Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program: 5. Non Attainment Program: 1 6. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS) preconstruction approval: 1 7. Ocean dumping permits under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act: 8. Dredge or fill permits under section 404 of CWA: NW 14 Action ID 200200085 NW 18 Action ID 200300194 ' NW 14 Action ID 200101280 10. Public Education What pollutant source are you trying to address and why? List the targeted pollutants and give a brief explanation as to why these are selected. Trash: Reason: Litter, like trash and anything man can dispose of is ending up in our creeks and streams much like everywhere else. Sediment. Reason: As long as we have land -disturbing activities there will be some 1 sediment in our watercourses. Sediment is probably the predominant pollutant that must be acted upon. Disposal of household chemicals and used oil: Reason: The City has a high percentage of residential land use and a very young median age. Therefore, household chemicals and used vehicle oil are very likely to be major contaminants in creeks and streams. Application of lawn care products: Reason: Residential land use is a predominant land use and fertilizer is a likely pollutant in our creeks and streams. Write a narrative description of the approach you are going to take in your outreach program. One way or another all the creeks and streams in the Jacksonville area flow to New River. This river is a broad and shallow river that begins and ends in Onslow County. in 1999, . ' the City of Jacksonville closed its Wilson Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) that discharged to New River at Wilson Bay. To replace this discharge facility, the City built a land application facility. Therefore, the City is no longer discharging treated wastewater to 1 11 1 New River. Efforts are underway to convert the old Wilson Bay WWTP into Sturgeon City. This will be an environmental and education facility with marine exhibits, touch tanks, education facilities and public access to Wilson Bay. The City's approach to stormwater management and public education outreach is to build on the successes that the City has ' realized already and broaden the scope of materials and methods in order to reach all residents and visitors alike. (NPDES Phase II Compliance Roadmap report.) Consequently, the City of Jacksonville's approach will focus on primarily residential and ' commercial land uses since they represent approximately fib percent of the use of land. Some of the successful activities already undertaken at Sturgeon City fall under the general heading of Wilson Bay Water Quality Initiative. In the Bivalve Program, shellfish have been planted in the Bay to improve water quality through natural filtering. Three mechanical aerators (invented by Batelle Memorial Institute) were placed in Wilson Bay to improve water quality by providing flow, mixing the water, and thus allowing oxygenated water to get to the bottom of the Bay. Three additional aerators are being purchased for ' use in Wilson Bay and other creeks. A wetland restoration project was completed at the old Wilson Bay WWTP site that converted an area from high ground back to its original state of wetlands. A second similar project is about to get underway. Outreach to Students Another successful series of programs are the Sturgeon City Institutes, the Sturgeon City ' Science Series and the Wilson Bay Environmental Volunteer Program. Each of the programs use Wilson Bay as their backdrop, and each of the programs has a strong component of teaching consequences of illicit discharges and unintended pollution. For ' the Sturgeon City Student Leadership Development institute — targeted at rising high school sophomores who have some potential leadership or peer influence capability — the students pour dye into storm drains and time its arrival at the river. Most of the students ' are amazed to learn that the storm drains connect to the river, and so the connection is made for consequences of illicit discharges. The Science Series teaches the scientific method of exploration and learning. It is targeted at middle school students. The volunteer programs involve both high school and middle school students. ■ More than 450 youth — in both the Onslow school system and the Department of Defense school system — have experienced the City programs since they began. The Leadership program and the Volunteer programs include stenciling storm drains as part of their activity. The Volunteer programs put high school and middle school students ' with scientists as they perform their work with the Wilson Bay Initiative. They work with oysters, monitoring instruments and take benthic samples in the Wilson Bay and at other control locations. The consequences of untreated or illicit stormwater become apparent. This message is therefore taken back to their schools and homes. The program has spawned others; the New River Foundation — an advocacy group — has ' created the Upriver Otters to concentrate their efforts on areas outside the City of Jacksonville and therefore upriver. Their work involves smaller numbers of children, but 12 ■ they are working to expand their program. The City has partnered with the organization and has shared staff and resources in support of their program. Outreach to Adults and Environmental Volunteers ■ Students and adults have recorded more than 6500 hours of volunteer time. The City will continue these programs as stewards of the Wilson Bay and River, and as part of an education process. The programs have, concentrated on students as enthusiastic ' participants in the process, but efforts are underway to expand the number of adults which participate in our programs. The City is working to associate with the Jacksonville and Onslow Senior centers as a source of adults as we expand: The parents of many of the youth participants have already indicated they wish to be more involved Application to Targeted Pollutants Each of the targeted pollutants above are found in our streams and in the River. By demonstrating in a hands-on manner, the consequences of these actions, these participants are likely deterred from acting irresponsibly and will encourage others to deter from such actions. Use of Public Media The City has access to a Community Channel which is shared with Onslow County. Recently, the City and the County have shared the channel with Camp Lejeune, which also is involved in an NPDES Public Education program. The City intends to prepare videos for this channel that can be repeated often on the consequences of illicit discharges and the effect on the River and Wilson Bay. The Sturgeon City and Wilson Bay education programs that already exist will be the main focus of the programs as the youth will be encouraged to write and produce the video programs: Their `ownership' in the program creation and message, will further carry their enthusiasm for the message and their programs. ■ Further, the City intends to partner with Camp Lejeune in the production of materials and programs for public use. Each of the programs being produced will be edited to a fashion that can be presented to civic clubs, used in classrooms and which can be used for secondary education purposes. ' On the Ground Education The City is preparing a budget that will seek funding for two water quality technicians. These experienced persons will be part of a front line of education that will be one-on-one with organizations found to have illicit or questionable discharges. They will use their experiences with the Sturgeon City and Wilson Bay programs to ' demonstrate the consequences of discharges in the River and Bay, and will work with the dischargers to remedy their actions. They will be backed up -by the City's Engineering, Streets and Development Services departments as well as the City's Senior Staff Engineer. 13 1 The City will also employ a certified educator. This educator will work in part on advancing e the consequences of unintended discharges to schoolchildren. A preliminary agreement with the Onslow School Board will have this concept adopted in the Standard Course of Student for Onslow School Students as part of their science curriculum. A Voluntary Compliance Program The -City intends to initiate a Voluntary Compliance Certification Program. For operations ' willing to be inspected or which were constructed under the review of the City, a sign with the words: "This business does not discharge to the New River" will be awarded. Students will be involved in testing drains at the business by pouring dyes into the drains and etracking the movement. The City hopes by this voluntary method, pressure on organizations that may not have yet complied, will be made by the consumers and by the parents of the students and others who participated in inspection and education efforts. Work within existing means The City intends to use programs already in existence as much as possible. They have a ' proven record of changing perceptions and changing behavior. The Sturgeon City Institutes, Science Programs and Volunteer Programs are examples. Further, the City will use the websites associated with these programs (www.stur eoncity.org and the City site: www.ci.aacksonville.nc.us) to further build affinity for the projects. Decision Process: describe the decision process used to create this program element. The decision process came primarily from the City's NPDES Phase 11 Stormwater Compliance Roadmap report of May 2002. Issues and recommendations noted in that report were: 1) Continue with the Stormwater Stakeholder Group; 2) Determine when existing activities in Section 2 should be revised for inclusion in the SWMP, 3) Obtain and review existing public education materials, 4) Incorporate a stormwater web page in the City's website; 5) Consider purchasing videotapes that specifically address stormwater quality, 6) Consider producing a short video as a public education option; 7) Develop stormwater drain identification program; 8) Evaluate the possibility of purchasing and Enviroscape education tool, and 9) Coordinate with Camp Lejeune environmental personnel. 1 14 M M M M M M M M M M M M M M = = M M M BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach e n p p6hsIbIp3PosItI6K/P r 4H ' 11�m Prepare an education With the guidance of our existing Stormwater Community Affairs Director plan Stakeholder Group, we will prepare an education plan in the first 6 months of the permit. We will include in the SW plan, the Target Audience: BMPs, schedule, targeted audiences, and Entire community measurable goals. We will summarize the X X X X X because all elements of plan and implementation progress in each community, residential annual report, and commercial, need to be informed on impact of stormwater pollution 2 School programs We will develop an educational program for Community Affairs Director school children in Year 2 and implement it in Target Audience: the following year. It will focus on basic School children, because messages regarding clean water and the X X X X it is simpler to mold good things that residents can do at home to help. habits at an early age We will track the number of children reached than changing bad habits and the subject covered and report annually. later in life. 3 Mailers, brochures, We will develop a mailer for insert in utility Community Affairs Director posters bills and implement in Year 2. We will target homeowners and businesses with messages Target Audience: about how they can reduce pollution picked Households, businesses, up by stormwater. We will track the number X X X X industries and gas of homes and businesses reached by mailer station owners. This is and report annually. expected to reach 95% of our residents and businesses. I 4 Use of Community Acquire or produce video program for use on Community Affairs Director Cable TV and other local community cable channel in Year 2. The media message will focus on the importance of clean water and how stormwater gets dirty and Target Audience: degrades the water quality of New River. It will X X X X Households and visitors give tips on reducing pollution. We will track the number of times it is shown and report annually. who are the primary TV viewers in the region. 15 ' * �aBIVIIRMrget-.'Audience V� '; surablL: ,,Y R,- &I �iY R il NYRP, 0 It,7--�"�,lResoonsibib�positicj I RIN _2n fir -i 5 Coordination with Provide education material for City of Senior Civil Engineer other in-house Jacksonville employees and other major communication tools employers at least once a year starting in Year 2 using existing distribution methods Target Audience: available, The focus will be on the Public employees on the importance of carrying out their duties state, county, city and without negatively impacting clean water. X X X X federal levels provide a We will track the number of employees large audience that can reached and amount of education materials be captured with distributed and report annually. established information channels. 6 Coordination with We will coordinate with Onslow County KAB Keep America program, providing materials for insert into Community Affairs Director Beautiful programs communication tools used by KAB. We will focus message on reducing trash in streams Target Audience: and in the drainage system. We will try to KAB participants — these track the number of people reached and X X X X groups are already document in annual report, attuned to environmental issues and this provides them with additional key information. 7 Utilize festivals, We will participate in Riverwalk Festival Street Maintenance parades, local fairs for annually by manning a booth starting in Year Supervisor dissemination of storm 2 and report annually on the event and water information message provided. The purpose is to provide messages on the importance of Target Audience: clean water and on specific activities that Entire community — can be carried out to help keep stormwater Provides an opportunity clean. to keep stormwater X X X X issues in the public eye. 16 a e ® llllll� ® lllla l� llllll� � lllllll� � ■■� lllll� lllllll0 llllll� � lllllll� llllll� � :'r13MP17ar g etAudience . .SMeas j ,�`r' unable Goals 4L£, YR'YRYA{ ;, 1 Y,A.YR.�w,-� k.:' Responslble+P.,ositlon/Part f 's ;?,..�,� ,. M 2 r '�3t�% a4 {5 � - y 8 Library and public All handouts developed for distribution will Community Affairs Director space be available in the local library and other handouts significant public spaces in Year 2. The messages will generally by on stormwater Target Audience: quality activities that can be addressed in the X X X X Library patrons. home and at work. We will track the number Provides another of materials produced and distributed opportunity to reach the annually and report. entire community 9 Business education We will develop a program for educating Community Affairs Director and outreach businesses via handout materials to be used Target Audience: in workshops beginning in Year 2. We will Small businesses, many have separate workshops for the of whom are totally development community. We will report X unaware that they may annually on number of businesses reached X X X be contributing to and number of employees educated. We stormwater pollution and will focus on workplace issues to reduce its impacts. pollutant loading. We will particularly target "hotspot" businesses. 10 Establish hotline for Establish a hotline in Year 2 for Street Maintenance reporting stormwater communication with the public and publicize Supervisor quality concerns through print and video media. We will track the number and type of issues as well as Target Audience: disposition of calls. We will report annually X X X X This will affect all groups on the data gathered and issues addressed. by making them aware of the seriousness of storm water pollution. 11 State-wide program for We will determine if State has set up a public Development Services education education program on stormwater pollution Director prevention and coordinate all efforts through Target Audience: the State program. We will track the State All groups to capture that program activities within the City of group of Jacksonville and report annually. X X X X X residents/businesses who take advantage of state and federal information programs. 17 BMPITarget Audience Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR 3 YR 4 YR 5 Responsible Position/Party 12 Participate and In consultation with Onslow County KAB, we Community Affairs Director promote Big Sweep will determine if there is an opportunity to and Stream Clean promote Big Sweep and Stream Clean statewide programs programs and track activities within community beginning in Year 2. The focus Target Audience: will be on cleaning up the streams and other X X X X All groups, to allow us to receiving waters. If there is such "hop" onto success of an opportunity, we will report annually on established program that activities within the City of Jacksonville such has been successful as number of participants and amount of throughout the state. waste collected. 13 Radio ads, through With the assistance of our existing Community Affairs Director public service Stormwater Stakeholders Group, we will announcements investigate the use local radio station to have them develop audio spots to be used in Public Service spots, beginning in Year 2. X X X X Target Audience: We will report on the number of spots Radio listeners which is developed, targeted audience and message, potentially a large group, number of radio stations involved and particularly among the frequency of message airing. outh. 14 Develop materials for We will develop materials, which can be Senior Civil Engineer City web site placed on our City's Web Site. It will also contain links to other sites with information. Target Audience: We will track the number of site hits and X X X X Primarily computer users report annually. to provide them with a new and ready source of information. 15 Develop Stormwater Develop a page for the City's annual Community Affairs Director month for City's calendar, describing the importance of Annual Calendar. keeping pollutants out of stormwater and the measures the City will be taking or is taking Target Audience: to implement the program X X X X All City residents, to get important information before a large group of people. 1 I 11. Public Involvement Program ' Are you going to comply with the public hearing requirement to meet this minimum control measure? ' No Describe how you involved the public in developing your application. t Our existing Stormwater Stakeholder Group was formed when we developed our NPDES Phase iI Stormwater Compliance Roadmap in May 2002. It has representation from the development community, Camp ,Lejeune, County Government, and other interest groups, including environmental. We met three times to review and discuss the six minimum program measures, issues identified and recommendations from the AMEC consultants. The development of this application is a logical extension of the previous efforts by the Stormwater Stakeholder Group. The Stormwater Stakeholder Group reconvened in February 2003 to discuss the draft of this application prior to forwarding it to City Council. Staff also presented the basics of this work to the New River Roundtable, a group of citizen stakeholders and others interested in the health of New River. The City Council held a workshop, open to the public, prior to the application preparation and submission to ' the Division of Water Quality. Every ordinance change or new ordinance will go before City Council at public Council meetings. ' Describe the decision process used in developing your public participation process. (Who was involved, what issues were important, what goals are you trying to achieve) The decision process is somewhat handicapped at this juncture because the full public is not well informed at this point in order to contribute in a meaningful way. Thus there is a need for a public education process in the beginning and carried on throughout the program duration. Nevertheless, with the assistance of the Stormwater Stakeholder Group we are trying to inform and educate a concerned interest group who can advise us on the development and implementation of a more detailed public involvement process. Our goal is to improve water quality by using and expanding existing successful programs ' and initiatives (i.e. Sturgeon City, Wilson Bay Water Quality Initiatives) to achieve the next level of water quality improvement for New River. We want to do this without creating a tax burden for the residents, but at the same time, achieve our objective of an improved water quality. Developers will be encouraged to install storm drain markings in their new developments. ' Issues identified are: 1) How to deal more effectively with detention/retention ponds and their maintenance; 2) Concern over the proliferation of small ponds and the need for more ' regional detention ponds; 3) Potential future city ownership or maintenance of detention ponds and what impact that might have for regulatory purposes and financial concerns; 4) Need for additional plan review time for City staff; 5) Citizenry is less informed on ' stormwater and its contribution to water supply degradation than was initially thought; and other issues identified on pages 5-1 and 5-2 of the City's NPDES Phase 11 Compliance Roadmap, May 2002. M BMP's and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement and Pa. ticipation ir Set up an on -going We intend to use our existing Stormwater Development Services advisory committee to Stakeholders Group as an advisory committee Director guide program to obtain beginning in Year 1. We anticipate that we will public input meet bimonthly (six meetings per year) throughout the establishment of the program. Target Audience: We will prepare minutes of meetings, X X X X X Entire community: agendas, and attendees lists. The Committee Members of this group will focus on targeted pollution programs and interact with many other issues of concern, We will report annually on groups and individuals in the number of meetings and subjects covered the community. 2 Develop a speakers We will set up speakers bureau in Year 2. We X X X X Community Affairs Director bureau of volunteers will maintain a speakers list, provide with a who can address water report format to collect information of events quality issues in attended, name of group, dale, time and community location. We will provide speakers with topics based on targeted messages in coordination Target Audiencei with Education Program, We will report Entire community; annually by summarizing number of events Speakers will interact with and topics covered. leaders of the community who can influence many 4 Set up a storm drain We will investigate the feasibility of volunteers Community Affairs Director marking program and organizations stenciling 15% of the City's area each year, measured in square miles of Target Audience: community. This will begin in areas known to Entire community because be problem areas. If feasible, we will assign every storm drain will alert volunteers to area selected and have leader residents/businesses complete summary report on sections finished. X X X X where stormwater is going. Report annually on amount of community 20 ,�BMPITar etAudience °� n _ Measurable=Goals`;F{ , �:, YR, I"i�:.1 } YR .eYR, Y..- s:'.? T5-fi Y,R_=,YR 7".Pli*1L! ;Res onsiblePosition/Part .. ,'.E, T 'r.'+.5•-..'n.::._k3 ac sLa'�-t_I.s s.:.....+._ -sit \ ao- .:i� .J.B . rt ... -. . �d;[!.�' .ekT a' ,.-I'...€ Jr�-.�i.'.•F'1-:X.riY`u .. i. f'%. : -h ia..Tr. 3 "i s. Is- ..L F t - . r71'! a{ { .ii::_riw:...-fiiiM.��,-i{yi,3J: RF.:i'cb4it e. ..: 5 Set up a volunteer -based We will investigate the feasibility of setting up Community Affairs Director water monitoring volunteer program in Year 2, using monitoring program equipment to track the water quality of streams flowing into New River and New River itself. Target Audience: The group will track the monitoring volunteers Environmentally by stream sampled, date, time and results of X X X X conscious/interested sampling. Report annually on streams residents who report what sampled and data collected on each. they find to their peers, friends, and the community. 6 Grassroots Participation We will assist our Stormwater Stakeholders Community Affairs Director Group in taking an active role in public Target Audience: education and public involvement by having Entire community; them conduct meetings, present information to Ultimate desire is to make their respective organizations, and allowing entire community aware of them to provide overall direction of this X X X X X the effects of stormwater process. We will report in our annual report pollution and what every the number of meetings they conducted, new individual can do about it. organizations which they reached and the level of their involvement. 7 Establish an "Adopt a We will establish an "adopt a stream" program Community Affairs Director Stream" program or support an existing adopt a stream program in Year 2. We will track volunteer groups by name, project, activities completed, contact Target Audience: information, and have group prepare a Environmentally -aware summary report of activities each year. WE X X X X persons to provide them will report on program, providing amount of with information on miles cleaned and frequency of activities in problems caused by annual report stormwater pollution 21 12. illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Storm Sewer System Map Storm sewer system map: Describe how you are going to complete a storm sewer system map of outfall locations. {What sources of information will you use? What form will the map take (digital, paper map)? What method will you use to verify the accuracy of the locations? Will you do field verification and if so, will you use any specific technology? How will you update the map, once data collection begins? Who will keep the map current? Where will the map be located within the organization for the public to view or review if desired? A map of the City's drainage system has been under development for several years. It is now being digitized onto the GIS system. The initial information is coming from subdivision or commercial development "as -built drawings" and from non -scale drawings prepared by Street Division ditch crews and supervisors as they perform their routine ditch maintenance duties. Once the basic data has been digitized, Streets and Engineering Division personnel will field verify the data for accuracy and report necessary changes to the City's ITS Department, who will then correct the GIS mapping. The map will be kept current by the ITS Department and will be located on the GIS server. The map will be continuously updated as new developments are created in the City. Printed maps can be made as required. Regulatory Mechanism Do you have an ordinance in place that prohibits non-stormwater from your drainage system? Yes, Section 25-109 of the Jacksonville City Code prohibits discharge of sewage or polluted water into storm sewers or natural outlets. It further prohibits sanitary sewage from being discharged into storm sewers or natural outlets. This section of the City Code is primarily aimed at sanitary sewer and was not intended to meet the requirements of the NPDES. The Illicit Connections and Illegal Discharge Ordinance that will be prepared during this permit period will better address this issue. Describe your process for developing a regulatory mechanism and when you plan on doing so. The Illicit Connections and Discharges Ordinance will be developed beginning in Year 1 with completion and City Council approval by the end of Year 2. The ordinance will be based on a model ordinance that has been adopted by a number of communities nationwide. Enforcement Actions Describe the methodology you will use to take enforcement actions needed when you find an illicit connection. Include process you will follow if different from the method of adopting or amending your current ordinance. This is an issue that still has to be fine-tuned as the ordinance and procedures are e developed, but basically will take place as follows: When a potential violation is found, either by a Streets Division work crew, another City employee, or if called in by a citizen, it will be inspected by a construction inspector from the Engineering Division who will determine whether or not a non-stormwater source is emptying into a stream, ditch, or culvert. If it is an illicit connection, the property owner will be apprised of the situation, and given a short period of time (to be determined) to eliminate the connection or take measures to eliminate the pollutant. If the property owner does not take measures, the ' City will take whatever measures are required to correct the situation. issues such as fines, costs, or other enforcement measures have not yet been decided because the ordinance has not yet been developed. 1 Until the ordinance is adopted, illicit discharges reported by the public or city inspectors ' will result in action by the City in seeking voluntary compliance. The City's Engineering, Streets and Development Services will help to guide the Water Quality Coordinator in determining an apparent responsible party. The Water Quality Coordinator will seek to ' educate the apparent responsible party on the consequences of this action, and will seek to help determine legal alternatives. The City hopes to use this voluntary compliance model as much as possible in the initial phases of this project as an educational tool. ' Detection and Elimination Describe the plan you are going to follow to find and eliminate illicit connections. Address spills and illegal dumping controls as well. Include procedures for locating high priority areas in the community; procedures for tracing the source of an illicit connection; procedures for removing the discharge and procedures for program evaluation and assessment. The basic system will be as described in the subsequent paragraphs of this section. e The priority areas are already fairly well known to Streets Division drainage personnel because they have been traversing these areas for years already. They will basically include the areas with heavy concentrations of automotive related businesses. Due to the myriad of streams found in this community, there will be no long stretches where such connections need to be traced. Because of the flat terrain, there is a stream ' or ditch virtually behind or at least very near all properties. Tracing the outflow is not anticipated to be difficult. . How will you find illicit connections? 1. During the first year, a cursory inspection will be conducted by regular drainage and mosquito control teams to locate the most obvious connections/discharges. 2. Also beginning in the first year, there will be a direct inspection of 20% of the streams and creeks each year, specifically searching for illicit connections/discharges. 3. During routine maintenance operations, crews will be trained to look for illicit connections/discharges. 4. City personnel will respond to complaint calls regarding potential illicit connections or illegal discharges with an inspection of the site and determination of requisite action, if necessary. How will you address spills, within your own operation and within the community? 23 1. All divisions of Public Services have some spill containment capability with limited equipment. There will be more detailed training on spill containment as part of the regular training programs. 2. For spills during operations that are not located near streams, the responsible division twill take whatever action is necessary to contain the spill and clean it up. If it is beyond the capability of the division or department, the Fire Department will be contacted with their specialized equipment and trained personnel. ' 3. For spills in the community, the responsible person will be responsible for initiating cleanup and the Fire Department will be notified. How will you eliminate an illicit connection or discharge? This will be finalized with the development of the ordinance but the basic system will be to notify the property owner of the need to eliminate the connection or discharge and then follow through with enforcement of the ordinance. ' How will you evaluate your program and make changes over time? 1. The system will be evaluated by comparing the number of connections or discharges discovered with the number of incidents corrected. 2. Changes will be made by correcting "loopholes" in the ordinance or procedures that have been discovered by staff or taken advantage of by polluters. Illicit or Allowable 1. Waterline flushing: Allowable 2. Landscape irrigation. Allowable 3. Diverted stream flows: Allowable 4. Rising ground waters: Allowable 5. Uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at 40 CFR §35.2005(20)). Allowable 6. Uncontaminated pumped ground water: Allowable 1 7. Discharges from potable water sources: Allowable 8. Foundation drains: Allowable 9. Air conditioning condensation: Allowable ' 10. Irrigation water: Allowable 11. Springs: Allowable 12. Water from crawl space pumps: Allowable ' 13. Footing drains: Allowable 14. Lawn watering: Allowable 15. Individual residential car washing: Allowable 16. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands: Allowable 17. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges: Allowable 18. Street wash water. Allowable ' 19. Charity/Student Organization Car Washes: Allowable Are there other incidental discharges that you will define as NON-STORMWATER and eILLICIT for purposes within your community? If yes, describe them and how you will address them in your program. Yes 24 1 The City will allow incidental car washes. However, the City will seek to educate charity 1 groups and businesses that wash large numbers of vehicles about methods that can be used to protect the River. The City wants to use the model of educating youth such as recycling and fire prevention to reach adults, but will also work directly with businesses tand others who wash large numbers of vehicles. For businesses that do voluntarily change their methods of washing large numbers of vehicles, and which do not have illicit discharges from their property, the City will award a sign which will state: `This Business Does Not Discharge into the New River. "An honor roll of businesses and charity groups that `change their ways' will also be created. Public Outreach How will you inform the public and your employees about the hazards of illicit connections and illegal dumping? This activity should be coordinated with your Public Education Program and your Good Housing Keeping Program. Fact sheets will be prepared and distributed to the county library and also delivered by hand to the residents and businesses of the community by the Sanitation Division. Basic ' information will be printed once per year and distributed through utility bills and in the City calendar. Finally, the information will always be kept on the City of Jacksonville's Internet web page. Program Approach Describe how you developed your program approach to illicit discharge elimination. How did you choose your BMPs and your measurable goals? The approach is first to have an inventory of the current drainage system. The potential polluters are relatively concentrated along the main highways and will be obvious from their proximity to known drainage ditches. These will be checked first. All discharges of non-stormwater discharges will be noted on maps and in a computer database. Property ' owners will be notified to make corrections and rechecks will be made within a given timeframe. The BMPs selected were chosen based on what would be "do -able" and appropriate in this community. Measurable Goals Explain how you will evaluate the success of your program. What are the measurable goals for each BMP? 1. Develop ordinance within Years 1 and 2, have ordinance adopted by City Council by end of Year 2. Note date of adoption and have copy of ordinance in annual report file. 2. Prepare system map beginning in Year 1, in support of inspection program, completing ' one quarter of the community each year, finishing in Year 5. The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water for each outfall. Report annually on progress. ' 3. Define areas of the community that will be inspected for illicit connections and show on a map the progress made year by year, completing 20% of the community, geographically measured in square miles, each year. Beginning implementation in Year 1, finish 25 I inspection program by end of Year 5. Maintain records of the areas screened. Summarize in annual report. 4. Prepare two (2) fact sheets and distribute copies to Onslow County Library and to the Sanitation Division for public distribution. Place information on City of Jacksonville web page and in the annual calendar. Complete by end of Year 2 and provide samples in annual report. Note date completed and number of copies placed for distribution. e 5. Provide materials ees through HR to all employees in organization on illicit connections and P Y how to recognize one. Complete by end of Year 2 and note date distributed. Summarize in annual report. ' 6. Maintain log of hotline calls and disposition. Note the numbers that are related to illicit connections. Set up in Year 2 and report annually. 7_ Set up in Year 2 and note the number of "hot spots" identified and placed on GIS system annually by keeping a database that includes date of identification and name and type of location. Summarize efforts in annual report. 1 8. Complete database development in Year 3. Report annually on number of inspections and findings. 9. Establish enforcement "standing operating procedures" in Year 3 and report on enforcement actions in each annual report. Provide SOP in fourth annual report. 1 26 BMP's for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 13 M p V c g. iZw. L'� 4u 4A i R Y 4�2 vg Y R; RegO e,, 661tion/R Z—, Develop Develop ordinance within Years 1 Senior Civil Engineer ordinance/amend and 2, have ordinance adopted by existing ordinance to City Council by end of Year 2 Note include illicit date of adoption and have copy of detection, right of ordinance in annual report file. entry, prohibition of certain discharges, enforcement actions X X and penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connections beginning in Year 1 Develop —system map Prepare system map beginning in----- GIS Coordinator showing outfalls and Year 1, in support of inspection the receiving body of program, completing one quarter of water. Complete the community each year, finishing in one -quarter of the Year 4. The map will note outfalls community each and receiving body of water for each year, updating any outfall. Report annually on progress. system changes X X X X within already mapped areas as they occur. 27 ® Ie il� ll� III I>• s ■w wl I� ® � l� lll� � � IIIe �Ia I• 'i.r. e- ..r.:•.�Y¢.. rL n> `.....er'R• TWfBMP �_ y,#Measurable�tiGoals -.'1 �' M�" 'v �,' nets R 'M x , 631 YR 41' YR �.r• TS' ,�.i�.., YR -, ",�';'. ' jE'.5: - — h L ,.,; o.. O , .. Y r •..�r.i.,�r...........,,,.. :iFs.,ss a� R ..,:Respons�ble;P.osition/Party, .v..!#:,�.r.,sr'�.._ OWN 3 Develop fact sheets Prepare 2 fact sheets and distribute Senior Civil Engineer for public education copies to Library and Sanitation program on illicit Division for public distribution. Place connections and spill on City of Jacksonville web page. management. Place Complete by end of Year 2 and X in public library and provide samples in annual report. provide to Fire Note date completed and number of Department for copies placed for distribution. distribution to industry 4 Train employees on Provide materials through HR to all Senior Civil Engineer how to inspect for employees in organization on illicit illicit connections connections and how to recognize and establish a one. Complete by end of Year 2 and X X tracking system for note date distributed. Summarize in managing reported annual report. --problem areas 5 Utilize local hotline Maintain log of hotline calls and Senior Civil Engineer set up under Public disposition. Note the numbers that Involvement are related to illicit connections. Set Program for public up in Year 2 and report annually. X reporting of illicit connections. 6 Use GIS system to Set up in Year 2 and note the GIS Coordinator track "hot spots" in number of hot spots identified and the community and placed on GIS system annually by target for keeping a database that includes X inspections. date of identification and name and type of location. Summarize efforts in annual report. 28 M M M M M IM M M IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN IIIIIIIIIIIIIN M M M M eM BMPU5 -'a ' a)ft aljie G--- I 'mj'4 x m )'-W, R g R t�i4'Rbspdh'iibl6lpo§ition/RartYI ,iit alF" �-j 7 Establish database Complete database development in Senior Civil Engineer to track all activities Year 3. Report annually on number for inspections and of inspections and findings. follow up x x enforcement activities. 8 Identify responsible Establish enforcement standing x Street Superintendent party within operating procedures in Year 3 and organization to report on enforcement actions in manage follow up each annual report. Provide SOP in and enforcement first annual report. actions. 9 Establish stream Define areas of the community that Street Maintenance inspection program will be inspected for illicit connections Supervisor and inspect 20% of the community each year, geographically measured in square miles. Finish the x x x x x inspection program by end of Year 5. Maintain records of the areas screened and summarize in annual rpnnrt 29 13. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Controls Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Controls Are you going to use the State Sediment and Erosion Control program to comply with this ' minimum control measure? Yes If yes, who is responsible for the program in your community? ' Construction Specialist, City of Jacksonville Public Services Department eProvide contact information on the local program if it is delegated. If another local jurisdiction provides this program for your community, attach the interagency agreement that delineates responsibilities. Tom Anderson, PLS, Construction Specialist, City of Jacksonville, P.O. Box 128, Jacksonville, NC 28541; Telephone: 910-938-5262 Describe the methodology that you will use to control sediment and erosion practices within your community and explain why you choose that particular method for control. Provide a copy in an Appendix to this application. If this mechanism is not yet developed, ' describe how you will develop it and what your schedule is. Include in your mechanism requirements for BMPs for on site controls for sediment and erosion by construction site operators and on site controls for other types of waste generated on each impact construction area. Current Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Ordinance is attached. Do you have plan review procedures in place for sediment and erosion controls? If you ' do, describe them. Estimate the number of site plans you will be reviewing. If you do not have your procedures in place for plan review, describe how you are going to get a plan in place and your schedule for doing so. N/A Describe your plan for enforcement actions. Include what enforcement actions you use and how often you use them. If you do not have your plan in place, describe how you will develop it and when and what enforcement actions you are considering in your plan. N/A ' Describe your procedures for site inspections and how you prioritize sites. If your plan has not been developed, cover inspections procedures in your plan and the process you will use to prioritize the inspections. N/A How do you manage the receipt of information from the public on sediment and erosion issues within your community? Is this part of your public education program? If so, how will you target the appropriate community sector? N/A Describe the process you used (will use) in making decisions about the program for 1 construction site runoff management. N/A How will you evaluate the program? What are your goals and measures for each of your BMPs? N/A 30 M IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN M M M BMP's for Site Stormwater Runoff Control 0A, BN eas —M' jY, R '�Ys R A CIPAJ- A j M. YQF, e, V� N Continuation of City Continuation of City of Jacksonville Construction Specialist of Jacksonville Soil Soil and Erosion and Sedimentation Erosion and Control Ordinance X x x x x Sedimentation Control Ordinance 31 1 14. Post Construction Site Management Post Construction Management for New and Re -development activities Do you currently have development standards that address stormwater management on new or redevelopment projects that disturb more than one acre of property? NO, but as a "coastal county" the city falls under 15A NCAC 2H,1000 Do you have requirements for structural BMPs to control stormwater on site for new or Y q redevelopment activities to control water quality? NO The State of North Carolina enforces stormwater regulations for developments inside the City of Jacksonville, requiring structural BMP's on construction sites. If no standards and controls exist to control water quality, describe the process you will use to select the on -site controls and standards. ' Having no current stormwater standards, the City will first depend on the State Model Ordinance directed by the North Carolina General Assembly. If that is not going to be available in order to submit an ordinance by March 10, 2005, the City will call the ' stakeholders group together to discuss and devise standards to control water quality at the post construction sites. Items that will be addressed by this group will include but will not be limited to the following: 1. Non-structural controls. ' 2. Structural controls. 3. Maintenance programs, including enforcement mechanisms. 4. A plan review process. A. Develop standards and policies on BMP's for both new development and redevelopment areas with strategies that: 1. Protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas. 2. Maintain or increase open space. 3. Provide buffers along sensitive water bodies. 4. Minimize impervious area. 5. Minimize disturbed soils and vegetation. ' 6. Encourage development in higher density urban areas. 7. Educate developers and the public about project designs that minimize water quality impact. B. Encourage preventative maintenance and spill prevention. 9. Encourage the use of wet -ponds and extended -detention dry outlet structures. 10. Promote the use of filtration practices such as grassed swales, bioretention cells, sand filters and filter strips. 11. Promote the use of infiltration practices such as infiltration basins and infiltration trenches. ' 12. Design and control standards to address on site treatment for total suspended solids removal of 85 % or more. 13. Standards for density of development limitations to reduce impervious coverage. 1 3? B. Maintenance standards and inspections programs will be established to ensure that on -site controls continue to serve design functionality. C. Regulatory controls for ensuring long-term maintenance of on -site structures will be established. D. In an effort to control the sources of fecal coliform, the City of Jacksonville operates under the current State law that requires sanitary sewer trunk mains to be provided to all 1 annexed areas within two years of annexation. Additionally, the City of Jacksonville has always had collector lines installed in a timely manner and has a ordinance, Section 26- 107 of the Jacksonville City Code, that requires all property owners to tie onto the sanitary sewer system once it is in place. Therefore, there are virtually no septic tanks or other on - site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater within the corporate limits of the City. Thus, fecal coliform from these sources is not seen as a stormwater quality ' concern in the City of Jacksonville. Any remaining septic tanks within the Jacksonville City limits and those in the extra- territorial jurisdiction are regulated by the Onslow County Health Department. Do you have a regulatory mechanism to address post -construction controls for water quality? NO. As previously mentioned, the City counts on the Division of Water Quality to ' enforce those regulations adopted by the state. Describe how you will develop a mechanism, what you are considering and when you will develop it. Once again this program will be developed through the use of a stakeholders group. It is anticipated that the stakeholders group will meet on a monthly basis and develop these regulations during the first eighteen months more or less following the issuance of the Model Ordinance by the state. If that is not available, the City will develop an ordinance for 1 submission by March 10, 2005. Among the items that will be considered are the following: A. Develop an ordinance to include new strategies to address both structural and non- structural water quality controls. Enforcement strategies will be included as appropriate as well as requirements for long-term maintenance as needed. The following BMP's will be considered during this process: 1 1. Protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas. 2. Maintain or increase open space. ® 3. Provide buffers along sensitive water bodies. ■ 4. Minimize impervious area. 5. Minimize disturbed soils and vegetation. ' 6. Encourage development in higher density urban areas. 7. Educate developers and the public about project designs that minimize water quality impact. JJ I 1 B. Encourage preventative maintenance and spill prevention. ' 9. Encourage the use of wet -ponds and extended -detention dry outlet structures. 10. Promote the use of filtration practices such as grassed swales, bioretention cells, sand filters and filter strips. 11. Promote the use of infiltration practices such as infiltration basins and infiltration trenches. 12. Develop design and control standards to address on site treatment for total suspended solids removal of 85 % or more. 13. Develop standards for density of development limitations to reduce impervious ' coverage. B. As previously mentioned, based on the City's policy for rapidly extending sewer ' trunk and collector mains, fecal coliform is not considered a major problem. For those septic tanks that may remain within the corporate limits and those in the extra -territorial jurisdiction, the Onslow County Health Department maintains a 1 close watch on such systems. C. A long-term maintenance program for on -site controls will be implemented at the ' time the ordinance is adopted. D. The plan review process will be reviewed to ensure that appropriate reviews and inspections occur during construction for water quality controls established in the ordinance. ' If yes, you have standards to control water quality, is long-term maintenance required and how is it regulated? If no, describe how you will incorporate maintenance requirements. If no long-term maintenance strategy is included in your program, describe the process you will use to establish a long-term maintenance strategy and the schedule you will follow. Once again this program will be developed through the use of a stakeholders group. It is anticipated that the stakeholders group will meet on a monthly basis and develop of a long-term maintenance strategy should be established within the first two years following the development of the City's Storm Water Management Ordinance. Describe the process you followed in determining your plan of action for this minimum control measure. To this point the City has hired an outside consultant (AMEC Earth and Environmental, ' Inc. of North Carolina) and held several meetings with AMEC, the stakeholders group, and appropriate city staff. AMEC has produced a document call "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Phase 11 Compliance Roadmap" The City has followed this ' document in setting up the application and program. At this time the areas where most of the development is taking place in Jacksonville is along Western Boulevard. This affects the Dotey's Branch and Mill Creek drainage areas and makes them our priority areas. In order to tailor this program for our community the 34 stakeholders group will consider the following items and attempt to maintain pre - development runoff conditions: 1. Non-structural controls. 2. Structural controls. 3. Maintenance programs, including enforcement mechanisms. 4. A plan review process. ' A. Developstandards and policies on BMP's for both new development and P p redevelopment areas with strategies that. 1. Protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas. ' 2. Maintain or increase open space. 3. Provide buffers along sensitive water bodies. 4. Minimize impervious area. 5. Minimize disturbed soils and vegetation. 6. Encourage development in higher density urban areas. 7. Educate developers and the public about project designs that minimize water ' quality impact. 8. Encourage preventative maintenance and spill prevention. 9. Encourage the use of wet -ponds and extended -detention dry outlet structures. 10. Promote the use of filtration practices such as grassed swales, bioretention cells, sand filters and filter strips. 11. Promote the use of infiltration practices such as infiltration basins and infiltration ' trenches. 12. Design and control standards to address on site treatment for total suspended solids removal of 85% or more. 13. Standards for density of development limitations to reduce impervious coverage. B. Maintenance standards and inspection programs will be established to ensure that on -site controls continue to serve designed functionality. C. Regulatory controls for ensuring long-term maintenance of on -site structures will be ' established. What are your priority areas? The Dotey's Branch and Mill Creek drainage areas What conditions exist in your community that are unique or require tailored BMPs? Two items that are not necessarily unique to our community but that will require special attention are: 1. The relative flatness of our terrain. 2. Interaction with existing DWQ and Coastal Management requirements.. 35 Describe your measurable goals and evaluation process. 1. Initiate the development of standards and practices for post -construction controls for adoption by March 10, 2005 and implement within 2 years. Report annually on progress made, addressing plan review process, number of sites impacted, inspection practices, and any follow up procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder group. 2. Based on ordinance, in Year 4 institute inspection program for structural controls ' for evaluation of maintenance practices. Keep record of number of inspections and results. Report annually on program and actions taken. 3. In Year 3 adopt ordinance that requires the long-term maintenance of structural ' controls for new and redevelopment projects. In annual report, identify date of adoption, controls and procedures to be followed. Annually report on program status. 1 36 BMP's for Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment 41 ate A ZW %YRER�XRR,;YR, V' f '� - , i R, -R v 'easurabG651s Rigp 1 Initiate the Initiate the development of standards Development Services development of and practices for post -construction Director standards and controls for adoption by March 10, practices for post- 2005 and implement within 2 years. Construction Specialist construction controls Report annually on progress made, addressing plan review process, number of sites impacted, inspection X X X X X practices, and any follow up procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder group, 2 Institute inspection Based on ordinance, in Year 4 Construction Specialist program for institute inspection program for structural controls structural controls for evaluation of maintenance practices. Keep record of number of inspections and results. x Report annually on program and actions taken. 3 Adopt ordinance that In Year 3 adopt ordinance that Construction Specialist requires the long- requires the long-term maintenance term maintenance of of structural controls for new and structural controls for redevelopment projects. In annual new and report, identify date of adoption, x redevelopment controls and procedures to be projects followed. Annually report on program status. 37 1 15. PoIlution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ' is your community a certified Environmental Management System community? Describe your program. NO What are you currently doing that could be considered as BMP strategies under the Y Y 9 g 1 Permit? List measures and check to indicate that you are going to use these to comply with the permit requirements. The City has drainage crews out daily working in ditches removing known blockages and collecting trash (floatable). Other members inspect ditches, seeking blockages and cleaning same when found. Curbs and gutters on public streets are swept approximately every six weeks and catch basins are inspected annually, and cleaned when problems are discovered. Measures to be used will include: ■ Daily work crews within drainage system ■ Routine/Daily street sweeping ■ Storm draining.cleaning program ■ Collecting waste oil and antifreeze ■ Insure municipal clean-up sites that have swale drainage area are piped into the sanitary sewer system_ ■ Enforcement on illegal dumping ■ Insure material storage containers and management of all chemical. ' Keep road salt in its protective plastic bags until used. ■ insure there is a stock of spill prevention/cleanup kits. List the municipal operations that will be impacted by this measure. Do you operate or maintain: ■ Maintenance yard ■ Parks maintenance • Vehicle and equipment maintenance ■ Drainage system maintenance ■ Materials storage yards • Equipment storage ■ Waste Water Land -Application Site ■ Street sweeping • Grounds maintenance and chemical application List the municipal operations that must have a separate Industrial NPDES permit. o Vehicle maintenance, fueling and repair facility for transportation vehicles o Wastewater treatment plant over 1 mgd capacity (Land Application Site) 38 1 Drainage system maintenance: describe your procedures for controlling floatable and eother pollutants from the drainage system. If you do not have a plan, how will you address this in your permit? Ditch maintenance crews performing maintenance within our city will clean up those floatables within their work zones and dispose of in appropriate containers to be taken to the county landfill. Periodic roadside clean ups for all city streets are completed as required. This reduces floatables from entering ditches. Annual inspections, the storm drain clean program, and street sweeping all provide for the reduction of floatables within our drainage system. Describe your procedures for maintenance of the drainage system including inspection of the system. If you do not have a plan, how will you address this in your permit? An established list of all ditches to include an address where they begin and end is maintained and used as a maintenance guide to complete the annual maintenance/inspections. Our procedure will still include daily street sweeping, roadside clean-up crews, checking inflows and outflows during rain events, routine maintenance by ditch crews, and storm drain cleaning. Describe controls for reducing pollutants from parking lots, storage yards, waste transfer stations, outdoor storage areas at vehicle maintenance shops, salt storage and snow disposal areas. If you do not have a plan, how will you address this in your permit? ' Currently, this concern is being addressed in the development of a New Public Services complex that will have a storm water conveyance system to carry storm water to treatment ponds. All parking lots will have their runoff enter a storm drain system and be carried to the treatment ponds and then be discharged into vegetative swales, through wetland areas before ultimately reaching New River. The vehicle maintenance shop will have wash down areas with oil/water separators that will discharge into the sanitary sewer system. Storage areas will be porous surfaces. Salt storage will be in plastic bags located in bins with overhead protection. Due to the very small amount of snow this area experiences, disposal of snow is not a problem because it usually melts before it can all 1 be bladed aside. Refuse is delivered directly to the county's landfill so there is no need for transfer stations. ' Describe your procedures for the proper disposal of waste removed from your drainage system? If you do not have a plan, how will you address this in your permit? All waste is excavated by manual labor or equipment support. It is then placed in a dump truck for transport to the landfill. What are your procedures to incorporate water quality controls within flood management projects? If you do not currently consider this in your program of flood management, how will you address this in your permit? Currently our community's flood management is limited to clearing blockages in streams and at culvert inverts. All engineering projects on public facilities have water quality 39 1 controls incorporated into the design plans. If elected officials choose to become involved with flood management construction projects, design elements will include water quality considerations_ Describe how you developed your pollution prevention plan for this permit. What important ' factors did you consider? Detailed knowledge of City -operations and how work is done was the basis of the plan. Every facet of work that is done outside was reviewed with respect to its possible effect on ' stormwater runoff. The major activities that potentially affect stormwater were ditch/stream maintenance, vehicle washing, use of herbicides, and vehicle maintenance. Drainage maintenance and herbicide programs will be revamped where necessary to insure our crews are not contributing to the problem. Issues such as vehicle washing and maintenance matters will also be reviewed, but the development of the facilities at the new ' Public Services Complex, currently under final plan development, will facilitate this matter. What are your measurable goals and how will you evaluate them 1. In Year 1, utilizing current environmental information and research materials develop an environmental audit checklist that will be used to audit our facilities. 2. In Year 1, complete an inventory of facilities that will be evaluated through an environmental audit to determine potential pollution contributions. This inventory will include the number and type of facilities to audit to include a priority listing. 3. in Year 2, begin environmental audits at city facilities and complete all audits by Year 2. 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. e4. Beginning in Year 2, to educate all employees on clean water issues and on workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate pollutants from stormwater. ' Maintain program annually and report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 5. Beginning in Year 2, 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 annually on number of employees trained and asubjects covered. 6. Beginning in Year 2, provide training to all employees who manage and apply chemicals to address safe storage, application and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training annually throughout the permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. U 40 I t7. Begin annual inspection of city facilities in Year 2, and document findings and actions taken to address any problems identified. Report on finding in annual 1 permit report. B. initiate inspections of material storage facilities in Year 2 and establish priorities for addressing issues identified. Address corrective activity in next fiscal year unless high hazard was identified. Report on number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in each annual report. 9. Beginning in Year 3, develop and implement standard operating procedures for facilities and operations. Annually report on facilities and /or operations targeted and results of activities. 10. Beginning in Year 3, evaluate garbage collection practices 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 streets, hydraulic hose ruptures, and customer storage practices. Report on findings and any work plan that develops as a result. 11, In Year 3, evaluate current spill response practices and determine if adjustments are needed to reduce the risk of polluting bodies of water (streams, ponds, lakes, ocean). Implement recommended changes in Year 3 and report on findings and strategies in annual reports. 12. Beginning in Year 3, evaluate existing used oil recycling program and make recommended changes as appropriate. Implement changes to existing program in ' Year 3. Report annually on program, including amount recycled and adjustments made as needed. ' 13. Beginning in Year 3, determine if inventory of hazardous chemicals used by the City of Jacksonville has been completed. If not, complete inventory in same year. Insure proper use of chemicals so as to prevent their entry into the storm sewer 1 system through training program. 14. Beginning in year 1 and continuing throughout program, on a daily basis, crews will continue to work in ditches, removing previously reported blockages and collecting trash (floatables). Other crews inspect ditches, seeking blockages and clearing same when found. Curbs and gutters are swept approximately every six weeks, and catch basins are inspected annually and cleaned when problems are discovered. Reports are made daily on the amount accomplished. 41 m Ili m M M M a M M Ili _ IIIlO s M M M = Ili M BMP's for Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations rs ��y�� ,p.a 9 BMP z.. >.z _° ,. .� ..� s.:. �. �., Measurable Gaals F' ��YR� YR � : c �YR3�� ; YRr r a YR � - biz°�� ti3 Res onsI I Position/Part p. r K R v 1 Develop In Year 1, utilizing current Construction Specialist environmental audit environmental information and research checklist materials develop an environmental X audit checklist that will be used to audit our facilities 2 Inventory facilities for In Year 1, complete an inventory of Construction Specialist environmental audit facilities that will be evaluated through an environmental audit to determine potential pollution contributions. This X inventory will include the number and type of facilities to audit to include a listing. 3 Conduct _priority In Year 2, begin environmental audits at Construction Specialist environmental audits priority sites and complete all audits by of city facilities in Year 2. Prioritize recommendations as priority order. 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 X progress toward meeting recommendations. Objective is to reduce pollutant loading from municipal sites. 42 s.c - ' , _"i -,; ".,g.F'-7eri .` '`�, ' '-C-...�.f.-yh •.., ;,. _ , _ h.-sn-f '1a•[.- �. AYE. .al �,, ,,> Measurable Goals YR YR S'^.r YR4 R ! �y , -r rrx �es orisible PositionlPart Y4 -`;; ,. r „3.? w�s.•'+..:. �.�. !:...1...-a �;.i---•.'.5+ su -3� .. ;S_{.a.{,. _: .fir.:R-u •. �i-'�fza:-. .1-__ ., in "�a ,. _.gip i. �. .t.. �..i.:: �z� ,,..I� +a�$A i-Awk...r. 4 Employee education Beginning in Year 2, to educate Construction Specialist on clean water issues all employees on clean water issues and on workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate pollutants from X stormwater. Maintain program annually and report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 5 Train employees in Beginning in Year 2, provide training to Street Superintendent drainage system all employees who maintain the maintenance/ drainage system with a focus on pollution issues. floatable, grit, sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage X system. Report annually on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 6 Train employees in Beginning in Year 2, provide training to Street Superintendent chemical all employees who manage and apply application/storage, chemicals to address safe storage, relating to water application and disposal of residual pollution. chemicals. Repeat training annually X throughout the permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. 7 Begin annual Begin annual inspection in Year 2, and Street Superintendent inspections of city document findings and actions taken to facilities address any problems identified. X Report on finding in annual permit report. 43 =1111 M M = M M M M M M M = =- M M M M M = I P" r leasurable;Goa -i R ,CR "'Hesponsiole;Iositionipar�2 y , 8 Commence Initiate inspections of material storage Street Superintendent inspections city of facilities in Year 2 and establish material storage areas priorities for addressing issues and address identified. Address corrective activity in corrective actions next fiscal year unless high hazard was X when necessary identified. Report on number and type of sites inspected and actions taken in each annual report. 9 Develop standard Beginning in Year 3, develop and Street Superintendent operating procedures implement standard operating for city facilities and procedures for facilities and operations. operations Annually report on facilities and for X operations targeted and results of activities. 10 Evaluate garbage Beginning in Year 3, evaluate garbage Sanitation Superintendent collection practices vis collection practices to determine if a vis stormwater procedures or equipment adjustments pollution need to be made to address potential for pollution of stormwater. Focus on issues such as spills in the streets, X hydraulic hose ruptures, and customer storage practices. Report on findings and any work plan that develops as a result. 44 BMPa YH YRI� i YR�-.,, b e osion Party. E5(]Onsl l iP s Fay.W•'M• Evaluate current spill In Year 3, evaluate current spill Fire Chief response practice and response practices and determine if determine adjustments are needed to reduce the adjustments when risk of polluting bodies of water necessary (streams, ponds, lakes, ocean). X X Implement recommended changes in Year 4 and report on findings and strategies in annual reports 12 Evaluate used oil Beginning in Year 3, evaluate existing Sanitation Superintendent recycling program used oil recycling program and make recommended changes as appropriate. Implement changes to existing program in Year. 3. Report annually on program, X including amount recycled and adjustments made as needed. 13 Inventory of Beginning in Year 3, determine it Street Superintendent hazardous chemicals inventory of hazardous chemicals used in use by city. by the City of Jacksonville has been completed. If not, complete inventory in same year. Insure proper use of chemicals so as to prevent their entry into the storm sewer system through X training program. 45 b R Xi R 9 kYj R 9, j3# R Ni �NR KnR �PQQAl15lefP6sItIb n/P. 14 Drainage System On a daily basis, crews will continue to Street Superintendent Maintenance work in ditches, removing previously reported blockages and collecting trash (floatables). Other crews inspect ditches, seeking blockages and clearing same when found. Curbs and gutters X X X X X are swept approximately every six weeks, and catch basins are inspected annually and cleaned when problems are discovered. Reports are made daily on the amount accomplished 46 e APPENDIX A 1 1 City of Jacksonville � Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control 1 Ordinance 1 47 Chapter 22 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION* Sec. 22.1. Purposes. Commission means the North Carolina Sedi- mentation Control Commission. This chapter is adopted for the purposes of: (a) Regulating certain land -disturbing activity to control accelerated erosion and sedimen- tation in order to prevent the pollution of water and other damage to lakes, water- courses, and other public and private prop- erty by sedimentation; and (b) Establishing procedures through which these purposes can be fulfilled. (Ord. No. 90-36, § 1, 8-7.90) Sec. 22.2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearlyindicates otherwise, the following defini- tions -apply . . . . _ . - - -- - Accelerated erosion means any increase over the rate of natural erosion _as_ a result__of_ land - disturbing activity, u Act means the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and all rules and orders adopted pursuant to it. Adequate erosion control measure, structure, or ' device means one which controls the soil material within the land area under responsible control of the person conducting the land -disturbing activity. ' Borrow means fill material which is required for on -site construction and is obtained from other locations. Buffer zone means the strip of land adjacent to a lake or natural watercourse, the width of which is measured from the edge of the water to the nearest edge .of the disturbed area, with the twenty-five (25) per cent of the strip nearer the land -disturbing activity containing natural or ar- tificial means of confining visible siltation, Completion of construction or development means that no further land -disturbing activity is required on a phase of a project except that which is necessary for establishing a permanent ground cover. Department means the North Carolina Depart- ment ' of Environment, Health, and Natural Re- sources. Director means the director of the division of land resources of the department of environment, health, and natural resources. Discharge point means that point at which runoff leaves a tract of land. District means the Onslow County Soil .and Water Conservation District created pursuant to Chapter 139, North Carolina General Statutes. Energy dissipator means a structure or a shaped channel section with mechanical armoring placed at the outlet of pipes or conduits to receive and break down the energy from high velocity flow. Erosion means the wearing away of land sur- face by the action of wind, water, gravity, or any combination thereof. Ground cover means any natural vegetative growth or other material which renders the soil surface stable against accelerated erosion. High quality waters means those classified as such in 15A NCAC 2B.0101(e)(5), General Proce- dures which is incorporated herein by reference to include further amendments pursuant to G.S. 15013-14(c). High quality water (HQM zones means areas in the coastal counties that are within five hundred seventy-five (575) feet of high quality waters and *Editor's note —Ord. No. 90-36, § 1, adopted Aug. 7, 1990, amended Ch. 22 in its entirety to read as set forth in §§ 22-1-22-23. Prior to such amendment, former Ch. 22 pertained to similar subject matter as derived from Ord. No. 85-36, adopted Sept. 17, 1985; and Ord. No, 89-55, § 1, adopted Dec. 5, 1989. Cross references —Building and construction, Ch. 5; planning, Ch. 19. ISupp, No, 11 1245 § 22-2 JACKSONVILLE CODE for the remainder of the state areas that are within one mile and drain to HQW's. Lake or natural watercourse means any stream, river, brook, swamp, sound, bay, creek, run, branch, canal, waterway, estuary, and any reser- voir, lake or pond, natural or impounded, in which sediment may be moved or carried in suspension, and which could be damaged by accumulation of sediment. Land -disturbing activity means any use of the land by any person in residential, industrial, ed- ucational, institutional, or commercial develop- ment, highway and road construction and main- tenance that results in a change in the natural cover or topography and that may cause or con- tribute to sedimentation. Local government means any county, incorpo- rated village, town, or city, or any combination of counties, incorporated villages, towns, and cities, acting through a joint program pursuant to the provisions- of -the -Act- - Natural erosion means the wearing away of the earth's surface -by -water, wind, or other natural agents under natural environmental conditions undisturbed by man. Person means any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corpo- ration, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, interstate body, or other legal entity. Person conducting land -disturbing activity means any person who may be held responsible for a violation unless expressly provided other- wise by this chapter, the Act, or any order adopted pursuant to this chapter or the Act. Person responsible for the violation as used in this chapter, and G.S. 113A-64, means: (a) The developer or other person who has or holds himself out as having financial or op- erational control over the land -disturbing activity; and/or (b) The lando;.Tner or person in possession or control of the land when he has directly or indirectly allowed the land -disturbing ac- tivity or has benefitted from it or he has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter, the Act, or any order adopted pur- suant to this chapter or the Act as imposes a duty upon him. Phase of grading means one of two (2) types of grading, rough or fine. Plan means an erosion and sedimentation con- trol plan. Sediment means solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin. Sedimentation means the process by which sed- iment resulting from accelerated erosion has been or is being transported off the site of the land - disturbing activity or into a lake or natural wa- tercourse. Siltation means sedinient resulting from accel- erated erosion which is settleable or removable by properly designed, constructed, and maintained control measures; and which has been transported from its point -of origin= with- the site of a -land- disturbing activity; and which has been depos- ited, or is in suspension in water. Storm drainage facilities means the system of inlets, conduits, channels, ditches and appurte- nances which serve to collect and convey storm - water through and from a given drainage area. Stormwater runoff means the direct runoff of water resulting from precipitation in any form. Ten-year storm means the surface runoff re- sulting from a rainfall of an intensity expected to be equalled or exceeded, on the average, once in ten (10) years, and of a duration which will pro- duce the maximum peak rate of runoff, for the watershed of interest under average antecedent wetness conditions. Tract means all contiguous land and bodies of water in one ownership, or contiguous land and bodies of water in diverse ownership being devel- oped as a unit, although not necessarily all at one time. Uncovered means the removal of ground cover from, on, or above the soil surface. 11 I I I I I � Supp. No. 14 1 1246 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION Undertaken means the initiating of any activ- ity, or phase of activity, which results or will result in a change in the ground cover or topog- raphy of a tract of land. Velocity means the average velocity of flow through the cross section of the main channel at the peak flow of the storm of interest. The cross section of the main channel shall be that area defined by the geometry of the channel plus the area of flow below the flood height defined by vertical lines at the main channel banks. Over- load flows are not to be included for the purpose of computing velocity of flow. Waste means surplus materials resulting from on -site construction and disposed of at other loca- tions: Working days means days exclusive of Saturday and Sunday during which weather conditions or soil conditions permit any land -disturbing activ- ity to be undertaken. (Ord. No. 90-36, § 1, 8-7-90) Sec. 22-3. Scope and exclusions. This chapter shall apply to land -disturbing ' activities undertaken by any person, with the following exclusions: (a) Those undertaken on agricultural land for e the production of plants and animals useful to man, including but not limited to: For- age and sod crops, grain and feed crops, t tobacco, cotton and peanuts; dairy animals and dairy products; poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules or goats, ' including the breeding and grazing of any or all such animals; bees and apiary prod- ucts; fur animals; and ' (b) Those undertaken on forestland for the production and harvesting of timber and timber products and which are conducted ' in accordance with forest practice guide- lines related to water quality (best manage- ment practices) as adopted by the depart- ment. If land -disturbing activity undertaken on forestland for the production andhar- vesting of timber and timber products is ' not conducted in accordance with forest practice guidelines related to water quality, § 22-5 the provisions of this chapter shall apply to such activity and any related land -disturb- ing activity on the tract; and (c) Activity undertaken by persons as defined in G.S. 113A-52(8) who are otherwise reg- ulated by the provisions of The Mining Act of 1971, G.S. 74-46 through G.S. 74-68; and (d) Land -disturbing activity over which the state has exclusive regulatory jurisdiction as provided in G.S. 113A-56(a). (e) For the duration of an emergency, activities essential to protect human life. (Ord. No. 90-36, § 1, 8-7-90; Ord. No. 95-38, § 1, 12-19-95) Sec. 22-4. General requirements. (a) Plan required No person shall initiate any land -disturbing activity which uncovers more than one contiguous acre without having an erosion control plan approved by the city. (b) Protection of property Persons conducting land -disturbing activity shall take all reasonable measures to protect all public and private prop- erty from damage caused by such activity. _ (c) More restrictive rules shall apply Whenever conflicts exist between federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, or rules, the more restrictive provision shall apply. (Ord. No. 90-36, § 1, 8-7-90) Sec. 22-5. Basic control objectives. An erosion and sedimentation control plan may be disapproved pursuant to section 22-16 of this chapter if the plan fails to address the following control objectives: (a) Identify critical areas. On -site areas which are subject to severe erosion and off -site areas which are especially vulnerable to damage from erosion and/or sedimenta- tion, are to be identified and receive special attention. (b) Limit time of exposure.. All land -disturbing activity is to be planned and conducted to limit exposure to the shortest feasible time. 1 Supp, No. 25 1247 § 22-5 JACKSOI%MLLE CODE f. (e) Limit exposed areas. All. land -disturbing activity is to be planned and conducted to minimize the size of the area to be exposed at any one time. (d) Control surface water. Surface water runoff originating upgrade of exposed areas should be controlled to reduce erosion and sedi- ment loss during the period of exposure. (e) Control sedimentation. All land -disturbing activity is to be planned and conducted so as to prevent off -site sedimentation dam- age. (f) Mandge stormwater runoff. When the in- crease in the velocity of stormwater runoff resulting from a land -disturbing activity is sufficient to cause accelerated erosion of the receiving watercourse, plans are to include measures to control the velocity at the point of discharge so as to minimize accelerated erosion of the -site and in- creased sedimentation of the stream. (Ord. No. 90-36i § 1; 8-7-90) Sec. 22-5. Mandatory standards for land - disturbing activity. No land -disturbing activity subject to the con- trol of this chapter shall be undertaken except in accordance with the following mandatory stan- dards: - (a) Buffer zone. (1) No land -disturbing activity during pe- riods of construction or improvement to land shall be permitted in proximity to a lake or natural watercourse unless a buffer zone_ is provided along the margin of the watercourse of sufficient width to confine visible siltation within the twenty-five (25) per cent of the buffer zone nearest the land -disturb- ing activity. Waters that have been classified as trout waters by the envi- ronmental management commission shall have an undisturbed buffer zone twenty-five (25) feet wide or of suffi- cient width to confine visible siltation within the twenty-five (25) per cent of the buffer zone nearest the land -dis- turbing activity, whichever is greater. Provided, however, that the city may approve plans which include land - disturbing would be minimal. This sub- division shall not apply to a land - disturbing activity along trout waters when the duration of said disturbance would be temporary and the extent of said disturbance ,would be minimial. This subdivision shall not apply to a land -disturbing activity in connection with the construction of facilities to be located on, over, or under a lake or natural watercourse. (2) 'The twenty-five (25) foot minimum width for an undisturbed buffer zone adjacent to designated trout waters shall be measured horizontally from the top of the bank. (3) Where a temporary and minimal dis- turbance is permitted_ as an -exception by subsection (a)(1) of this section, land -disturbing activities in the buffer zone adjacent to designated trout wa- ters shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) per cent of the total length of the buffer zone within the tract to be distributed such that there is not more than one hundred (100) linear feet of disturbance in each one thousand (1,000) linear feet of buffer zone. Larger areas may be disturbed with the writ- ten approval of the director. (4) No land -disturbing activity shall be undertaken within a buffer zone adja- cent to designated trout waters that will cause adverse temperature fluctu- ations, as set forth in 15 NCAC 213.0211 "Fresh Surface Water Classification and Standards," in these waters. (b) Graded slopes and fills. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control devices or structures. In any event, slopes Sunp. No. 25 1248 SOIL EROSION AND'SEDIMENTATION left exposed will, within thirty (30) working days of completion of any phase of grading, be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices, or structures suffi- cient to restrain erosion. ' (c) Ground cover. Whenever land -disturbing activity is undertaken on a tract compris- ing 1 1 , 1 1 . Sapp. No. 25 1248.1 1 § 22-6