NCS000409_FINAL PERMIT_20041004

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
MS4 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS000409
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DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOUR4 ',Sr7---'.d-
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS000409 OCT 0 4 2004
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina GeneralAS�tatute.l�-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution' Control Act -
,Rs amended,
City of Belmont
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their m"uni!cipal separate storm sewer system
located:
Within the Gi-E%f 1360ont1dfisdictional Area
to receiving waters, Catawba River,4Stowe Spinning and unnamed tributaries, within the
Catawba River basin in accordan F with therdischarge limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts T"zII;FII, N, V, VI, VII and VIII hereof.
This permit shall become effective Month Day, Year.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on Month Day, Year.
Signed this day Month Day, Year.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS000409
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
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
PART III 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 VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS

DRAFT PERMIT NO. NCS000409
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the City of Belmont is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal
separate storm sewer system to receiving waters, Catawba River, Stowe Spinning and
unnamed tributaries, within the Catawba River basin. Such discharge will be controlled,
limited and monitored in accordance with the permittee Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Plan, herein referred to as the Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan
includes components of the permittee's Phase 11 Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application, NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Report and any approved modifications.
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-stormwater 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
municipal storm sewer system within the jurisdictional area of the permittee and
surrounding areas as described in the approved local comprehensive stormwater
management program to control potential pollution from the storm sewer system. 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
permittee. 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 permittee 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 Stormwater Plan are an enforceable part of this
permit. The permittee will develop and implement its approved Stormwater Program in
accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act, provisions outlined by the
Director, and the provisions of this permit.
7. Discharges authorized under this permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of
water quality standards.
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8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the municipal
storm sewer system. In addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized
through the municipal storm sewer of the permittee if such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, another NPDES 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 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.
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PART II FINAL 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 municipal separate storm sewer system. This
includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
(a) The permittee will develop and maintain adequate legal authorities 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. Any changes to the schedule must be approved
in accordance with Item 1(1) below.
(b) The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be implemented and managed such that the
discharge of pollutants from the municipal storm sewer system 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.
(c) The permittee will implement the appropriate components of the Stormwater Plan
to assure that, to the maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills and
illegal dumping into the municipal storm sewer system are prohibited.
(d) 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 part of the Stormwater Plan. This will include, but is not limited to, the
provisions of this permit and the applicable provisions of the permittee's
Stormwater Plan.
(c) The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and
manage the provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
(f) The permittee will implement appropriate education, training, outreach, and
public involvement programs to support the objectives of this stormwater
discharge permit and the Stormwater Plan.
(g) The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction
site runoff as described in the permit application and in accordance with this
permit.
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(h) The permittee will implement an appropriate past -construction site runoff control
program to regulate new development and redevelopment by requiring structural
and non-structural best management practices to protect water quality, reduce
pollutant loading, and minimize post -development impacts. This program will
include provisions for long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
(i) 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 stormwater
pollution.
0) Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval.
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND 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 stormwater pollution.
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater pollution.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall 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.
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Develop and maintain internet web site.
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information on water quality, stormwater
projects and activities, and ways to contact
stormwater management program staff.
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Develop general stormwater educational
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material targeting school children,
homeowners, and/or
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businesses
(d) Public education
Distribute written material through utility
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mahouts, at special events, and at high
traffic businesses.
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SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
Objectives for Public Involvement and Participation
(a) Provide opportunities for the public to participate in program development and
implementation.
(b) Reach out and engage major economic and ethnic groups.
(c) Comply with applicable State and local public notice requirements.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
The permittee 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.
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promote ongoing citizen participation.
(c) Establish a Citizens
Establish a citizen's advisory panel to
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review the Stormwater Management Plan,
to review the annual report, and to advise
the permittee on the Stormwater
Management Plan.
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
1. Objectives for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(a) Detect and eliminate illicit discharges, including spills and illegal dumping.
(b) Address significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer system. 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 storm sewer system.
(c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions.
(d) Develop a storm sewer system map showing all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
(e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.
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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.
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mapping of stormwater drainage system
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areas and receiving streams.
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Implement inspection program to detect
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discharge detection
dry weather flows at system outfalls.
procedures
Establish procedures for tracing the
sources of illicit discharges and for
removing the sources. Develop procedures
for identification of priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges. Continue to
identify, locate, and update map of
drainage system components on a priority
basis per approved Illicit Discharge
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(f) Provide public
Inform public employees, businesses, and
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the general public of hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper
disposal of waste.
(g) Establish a public
Establish and publicize a reporting
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reporting mechanism
mechanism for the public to report illicit
discharges,
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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.
(c) Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and
sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water
quality.
2. BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the The
town of Haw River will rely on the North Carolina State Division of Land Resources
(DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program and State general stormwater permit
program for construction activities.
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Manage stormwater 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 Iarger common plan of development or sale.
(b) Ensure 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's stormwater management ordinance and any subsequent amendments and the
additional BMPs below shall be implemented throughout the permittee's jurisdictional area to
meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program.
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development and redevelopment. The
ordinance must be reviewed and approved
by the Department prior to
implementation. Ensure that controls are
in place to prevent or minimize water
quality impacts.
(b) Develop community
Develop guidance material or training
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education
class for local developers explaining the
local post -construction approval process.
(c) Establish compliance
Take appropriate actions to address non-
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compliance and ensure enforcement of the
procedures
Program.
(d) Establish strategies
Ensure adequate long-term operation and
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maintenance of structural BMPs. Require
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structural BMPs performed by a qualified
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(f) Establish a program to
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control sources of fecal
the maximum extent practicable. Develop
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and implement an oversight program to
maximum extent
ensure proper operation and maintenance
practicable
of on -site wastewater treatment systems
for domestic wastewater and conduct an
O&M awareness program for on -site
wastewater treatment system owners.
Municipalities must coordinate this
program with the county health
department.
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(g) Establish a buffer
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least 30 feet landward of ail perennial and
intermittent surface waters. For the
purpose of this permit, a surface water
shall be present if the feature is shown of
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 recent version of the 1:24,000 scale
(7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps
prepared by the United States Geologic
Survey (USGA).
An exception to this requirement may be
allowed when surface waters are not
present in accordance with the provisions
of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a).
(h) Ensure long term
Require recorded deed restrictions and
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project conformity with
protective covenants to ensure that
the permittee's
subsequent development activities will
Program objective of
maintain the projects consistent with the
minimizing water
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quality impacts
Controls Program.
(i) Establish low -density
Define low -density projects as having
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development
24% or less built -upon area (or no more
requirements
than 2 dwelling units per acre).
Require the use of vegetated conveyances
to the maximum extent practicable.
(j) Establish high -density
Define high -density projects as having
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development
greater than 24% built -upon area.
requirements
Control and treat the difference in
stormwater runoff volume leaving the
project site between the pre and post
development conditions for the 1 year 24
hour storm.
Runoff volume draw down time shall be a
minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
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All structural stormwater treatment
systems used to meet the requirements of
the program shall be designed to have an
85% average annual removal for Total
Suspended Solids;
General Engineering Design Criteria for
all projects shall be in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .1008(c).
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
1. Objective for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
Prevent or reduce stormwater pollution from municipal operations.
2. BMPs for the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
The permittee 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.
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from municipal operations.
(b) Inspection and
Develop an inventory of all facilities and
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evaluation of facilities
operations owned and operated by the
and operations
permittee with the potential for generating
polluted stormwater runoff. Specifically
inspect the potential sources of polluted
runoff, the stormwater controls, and
conveyance systems. Evaluate the sources,
document deficiencies, plan corrective
actions, and document the
accomplishment of corrective actions.
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(d) Review of regulated
Conduct annual review of the industrial
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industrial activities
activities that hold a Phase I NPDES
stormwater permit owned and operated by
the permittee. Specifically 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.
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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, monitoring and
sampling, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of
BMPs and enforcement actions. Documentation will be kept on -rile by the permittee 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 Division on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by
[Set date two months after permit year's end] of each year and cover the previous year's
activities from [Insert start date] to [Insert end date]. The pem- ittee'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 perr ittee 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
Stormwater 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 permittee 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
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review of the storm sewer system, education, training and results of the illicit
discharge detection and elimination program.
(g) The permittee will provide information concerning areas of water quality
improvement or degradation. Depending on the level of implementation of the
Stormwater Plan, this information may be submitted based on pilot studies,
individual projects or on a watershed or sub -watershed basis.
3. The Director may notify the permittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or
more of the requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee will
submit a plan and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to
meet the requirements. The Director may approve the corrective action plan, approve a
plan with modifications, or reject the proposed plan. The permittee 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 necessary to assess the
progress and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
I. Monitoring Records
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration
and maintenance records and all original chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, and copies of all reports required by this permit for a period of at least 5
years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. 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) Duplicate 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 27699-16 l 7
(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:
1 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."
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3. Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected
pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record the following
information:
(a) The dates, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
(b) The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
(c) The date(s) analyses were performed;
(d) The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
(e) The analytical techniques or methods used; and
(f) The results of such analyses.
4. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
or activities which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged.
This notification requirement includes pollutants that are not specifically listed in the
permit or subject to notification requirements in 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
S. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
that may result in noncompliance with the permit requirements.
6. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee 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.
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The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
7. Annual Reporting
The permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis per
Part Ill of this permit on forms provided by the DWQ.
8. Additional Reporting
The Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed
necessary either for specific portions of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, or for the entire
Program.
9. Other Information
Where the permittee 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.
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PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee 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 permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of
$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment 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 $l 1,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref: Section 309 of the
Federal Act 33 U S C 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a),I
(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 penalty by the Administrator for
violating sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 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 amended by the Debt
Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $t 1,000 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 II violations
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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 11 penalty not to exceed
$137,500).
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee 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, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee 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
permittee 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.
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7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine 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 records required by this permit.
8. Penalties for Tampering
The CIean 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.
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 permit
condition.
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 permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation
and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality
assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary
facilities or similar systems that are installed by a permittee only when the operation is
necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit.
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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.
SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
When required herein, stormwater samples collected and measurements taken shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical stormwater
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
stormwater 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
Test 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.
4. 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 storm 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 permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located
or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
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(b) Have 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 permit
compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or
parameters at any location.
5. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined 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 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 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 .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
1. Act
See Clean 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).
3. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
4. Division (DWO)
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
5. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
6. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
7_ 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.
8. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated in 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water
Act.
9. 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.
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10. Industrial Activit
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as
defined in 40 CFR 122,26,
11. 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):
(1) Owned or operated by the United States, 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 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.
(ii) Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
(iii) Which is not a combined sewer; and
(iv) Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40
CFR 122.2
12. Non-stormwater Discharge Categories
The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the permittee 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).
13. 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,
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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 after 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.
14. Outfall
The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See
also point source discharge of stormwater.
15. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
16. 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
stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
17. Redevelopment
Means any rebuilding activity other than a rebuilding activity that;
(i} Results in no net increase in built -upon area, and
(ii) Provides equal or greater stormwater control than the previous development.
18. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at
least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A
single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For
example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the
next 10 hours.
19. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
(a) is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986;
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N Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title 1.11,
Section 313 reporting requirements; and
(c) That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(i) Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122 on either Table H (organic
priority pollutants), Table IQ (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or
Table W (certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances),
(ii) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to Section 311(b)(2)(A) of the
CWA in 40 CFR 116.4, or
(iii) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality
criteria.
20. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
21. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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Facility Name:
NPDES Permit Number:
Facility Location:
Type of Activity:
Receiving Stream:
River Basin:
Stream Classification:
Proposed Permit Requirements:
Compliance Schedule:
Basis for Monitoring:
Basis for Other Requirements:
Response Requested by (Date):
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
AFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION
NPDES Stormwater Permit
City of Belmont
NCS000409
City of Belmont
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
Catawba River, Stowe Spinning and unnamed tributaries,
Catawba River
WS-IV, CA, B, WS-V, C
See attached draft permit
See Part V, Section A of the attached draft permit
Not applicable
Not applicable
October 22. 2004
NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Form
Narrative Application Supplement: Stormwater Management Program Report
Recommendation: Based on the documents reviewed, the application information submitted on March 7. 2003 is
sufficient to issue an Individual Stormwater Permit.
Prepared by (Signature) �` -- ._ Date
Stormwater and General Permits Su ervisor J� Date haof-
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Barry L. Webb
City Manager
P.O. Box 431 , A 1 —:
Belmont, North Carolina 28012 WATER 14'Ur,-.
Subject: NPDES Pernut Number NCS000409"
City of Belmont
Dear Mr. Webb;
Enclosed for your review and comment is the draft Phase 2 NPDES Stormwater
Permit for the city of Belmont. Following an appropriate public notice and comment
period, we anticipate this permit will become effective in the 4" quarter of 2004.
We believe that this draft permit will provide your community with the flexibility
vital for your community, while at the same time safeguarding and protecting our natural
environment for future generations of North Carolinians.
We look forward to receiving your comments on this draft permit and continuing
to work together for the benefit of your community and North Carolina. Please provide
your comments by Friday, October 22, 2004. You will also have an opportunity to
submit comments during the public continent period in November, 2004. If you have any
questions about this draft permit don't hesitate to contact me at [phone], ext. 545-
Sincerely,
Mike Randall
Environmental Engineer
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Mooresville Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748