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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000413_FINAL PERMIT_200506221� STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET M54 PERMITS PERMIT NO. () (5 � (-I 13 DOC TYPE Q,KINAL PERMIT ❑ ANNUAL REPORT. ❑ APPLICATION ❑ COMPLIANCE ❑ OTHER DOC DATE o �o�Sb c�aa YYYYMMDD NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Divisiop of Water Quality NL oEP (ii= r=iIm `re �. Michael F. Easley, Governor. AND�Vi14mkG: r!ISedretary EGOQRE,AIan]N. Kerector k.. .Y., �L FIGe ;,� � . lip• � ; >;� June 22, 2005 I H...i. Michael Mahaney JUN ,2 7 2005 City Manager 246 Oak Avenue Kannapolis, North Carolina 27302';- . WAEIR'y�+ a r Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000413 'Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, City of Kannapolis Dear Mr. Mahaney; In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit submitted on March 3, 2003, and as.amended, we are forwarding herewith the subject state - 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). Numerous comments were'received during the public comment period. The attached document summarizes comments regarded by DWQ as. the foremost and DWQ's.response to those comments. You may review all the comments and response to comments at: : httpa/h2o.enr.st6te.nc.ustsu/NPDES_Phase Il Stormwater Program.htm As 'a result of comments received during the comment period, DWQ revised the TMDL language for communities that are or may be subject to TMDLs during the term of their permit. The revisions were editorial in nature and necessary to clarify the additional requirements a community would be subject to if 1) the permitted MS4 is or becomes subject to an approved TMDL, and 2).following notice of such by the Division. If any parts contained in this' permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This 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 permits required by the Division bf Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other State, Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NOIt%iCa1'OhI7a Phone: 919-733-70151 FAX: 9i9-733-24961 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc,us An Equal apportunitylAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper Naturally STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION of WATER QUALITY PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 Kannapolis is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system located: within the City of Kannapolis Jurisdictional Area Cabarrus and Rowan Counties to receiving waters, Irish Buffalo Creek, Cold Water Creek and tributaries, Lake Fisher, Three Mile Branch, Coddle Creek, Rocky River, and Afton Run, within the Yadkin/PeeDee River basin in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII hereof. This permit shall become effective July 1, 2005. This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2010. Signed this day June 22, 2005. Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 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 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 PART I PERMIT COVERAGE During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the City of Kannapolis is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal separate storm sewer systern (MS4) to receiving waters, Irish Buffalo Creek, Cold Water Creek and tributaries, Lake Fisher, Three Miie Branch, Coddle Creek, Rocky River, and Afton Run, within the Yadkin/PeeDee River basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the permittee's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report, herein referred to as the Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan includes components of the permittee's Phase II Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit Application, NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program 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. 3. 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 Stormwater 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 permittee. Agreements for coverage under this permit must be approved by the Division of Water Quality, herein referred to as the Division. 5. 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 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 permit. 7. 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. Part I Page 1 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. 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 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 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. NCS000413 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 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. 3. 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 part of the Stormwater Plan. This will include the provisions of this permit. 5. The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the Stormwater Plan. 6. 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. 7. The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff as described in the Stormwater Plan and in accordance with this permit. The permittee 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. Part II Page 1 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 9. The permittee will evaluate municipal operations and develop and implerncnt an appropriate program for municipal activities and ongoing operation and maintenance of municipal facilities to reduce the potential for stormwater pollution. 10. Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval. 1 1. If the permitted 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 permittee is subject to a TMDL, the permittee shall establish a TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program and shall 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 permittee 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 permittee 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 Part H Page 2 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 (e) 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. (f) 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 305(b) and 303(d) Report (or current version), available on the wcbsite of the Division of Water Quality Modeling and TMDL Unit. Part 11 Page 3 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. r BMP Measurable Goal's . YR YR- - YR: -YR `;YR- A 2 3 4 :5_. (a) Establish a Public Develop a public education program and X X X X X Education and implement within 12 months of the permit Outreach Program issue date. Incorporate outreach elements for significant minority and disadvantaged communities. (b) Informational Web Site Develop and maintain internet web site. X X X X X Post newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff. (c) Public education Develop general stormwater educational X X X X X materials for schools, material to appropriate target groups as homeowners, and/or likely to have a significant stormwater businesses impact. Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state - supplied Public Education and Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program. (d) Public education Distribute written educational material to X X X X X material dissemination abroad public audience. Possibilities include, but are not limited to utility mailouts and at special events. Part II Page 4 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION I. 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 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. BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR, YR- I, -'2 :3 4 : $ (a) Administer a Public Develop and implement a Public X X X X X Involvement Program Involvement and Participation Program. (b) Allow the public an Conduct at least one public meeting to X opportunity to review allow the public an opportunity to review and comment on the and comment on the Stormwater Plan. Stormwater Plan (c) (d) Organize a volunteer Organize and implement a volunteer X X X X X community stormwater related program designed to involvement program promote ongoing citizen participation. (d) Establish a Citizens' Develop a citizens' group(s) for input on X X X X X Group(s) stormwater issues and the stormwater program. Part 1.1 Page 5 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 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 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. 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. �,�BMP na $r n. - e k�Measuirable Goals' A� rug _ �2 YR o`?F: ..y... 'YRYRYR �y+zr " t yRa,' +h,.'r aR ei .1,:; ice"'`+ ,� .�.T�; x.'*,a., ,'< ry pt a-i4,z' `ts.. o, P.11,..f !e=.i3h $ "'. � ..i y:._ V„ (a) Develop/Implement .�5 . Develop and implement an Illicit X X X X �AsKq X Illicit Discharge Discharge Detection and Elimination Detection and Program. Include provisions for program Elimination Program assessment and evaluation. (b) Establish and maintain Establish and maintain adequate legal X X X X X appropriate legal authorities to prohibit illicit discharges authorities and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. (c) Develop a Storm Sewer Identify outfall locations and map X X X X X System Base Map stormwater drainage system components. At a minimum, mapping components includes outfalls, drainage areas, and receivin streams. (d) Implement illicit Implement an inspection program to X X X discharge detection detect dry weather flows at system procedures outfalls. 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 IDDE Program, Part II Page 6 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 =B1VIP �; ,f s Measurable Goals ` �YR YR,' 1YR YR; YR; yk.. + f +`1 r: 5.+. ``M;?'i...�'�� •'.>> I.i s:LN} ,f.���^9'1 (e) Conduct employee Conduct training for City staff on X X X X cross -training detecting and reporting illicit discharge,;. (f) Provide public Inform public employees, businesses, and X X X X X education the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. (g) Establish a public Establish and publicize a reporting X X X X X reporting mechanism mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges. Part H Page 7 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS00041.3 SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITI: 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 Construction Site Runoff Controls and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. BMP Measurable Goals YR 1 YR 2 YR g 3 YR 4 AR 5. (a) Implement a program Develop a regulatory mechanism and X X X X X and establish a implement a program requiring erosion and regulatory mechanism sediment controls at construction sites and for erosion and providing for sanctions to ensure sediment control compliance. Instead of originating a new program, the permittee may elect to comply by relying on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program, either as administered by the DLR, or as delegated by the Sedimentation Control Commission (SCC) to another entity with appropriate jurisdiction, including the permittee. The permittee may rely on the DLR program only to the extent that that program satisfies all of the following BMPs. (b) Develop requirements Require construction site operators to X X X X X on construction site implement erosion and sediment control operators BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts. Part 11 Page 8 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR 1 2 3 4 5 (c) Provide educational New materials may be developed by the X X X X X and training materials permittee, or the permittee may use for construction site materials adopted from other programs and operators adapted to the permittee's construction runoff controls program. (d) Institute plan reviews Review construction plans and establish X X X X X procedures that incorporate water quality considerations in construction site plan reviews. (e) Establish public Establish procedures for receipt and X X X X X information consideration of erosion and sedimentation procedures information submitted by the public. Publicize the procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other timely follow-up action. (f) Establish inspection Establish procedures for site inspection and X X X X X" and enforcement enforcement of control measure procedures requirements. The procedures should include prioritizing areas of inspections based on local criteria. The permittee relies on [local government] to comply with this minimum measure. The preceding table is modified by the following: ➢ The permittee shall conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control permit, issued by [local government], to see if the site is in compliance. ➢ The permittee will monitor the [local government] program for effectiveness in the permittee jurisdiction. ➢ Sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits will be reported to the [local government]. ➢ Follow-up action by that [local government] will be monitored. ➢ The permittee will maintain a record of findings and follow-up procedures. The permittee must provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. The pem- ittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph. Part 11 Page 9 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 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'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. BMP ; ., : Measurable Goals `' ° YR --YR ..;YR, YR � ,YR �.' 1 2 3 (a) Establish a Post- Develop, adopt by ordinance (or similar X X X X X Construction regulatory mechanism), implement, and Stormwater enforce a program to address stormwater Management Program runoff from new development and redevelopment. The ordinance must be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to implementation. Ensure that controls are in place to prevent or minimize water quality impacts. (b) Establish strategies Develop and implement strategies that X X X X which include BMPs include a combination of structural and/or appropriate for the MS4 non-structural BMPs. 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. (c) Establish a program to Control the sources of fecal coliform to X X X control the sources of the maximum extent practicable. fecal coliform to the Develop and implement an oversight maximum extent program to ensure proper operation and practicable maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater. Municipalities must coordinate this program with the county health department. Part II Page 10 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 3. The evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program measures (a) Those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state stormwater management programs listed herein are decined compliant with the post -construction stormwater management model practices identified in (b) below. The listed programs are: the Water Supply Watershed protection programs for WS-I — WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program. (b) Model Practices. For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to the post -construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater management program, the permittee's Post - construction Stormwater Management Program must equal or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model practices. (1) The permittee may issue a local stormwater management permit to a development or redevelopment project as either a low density project or a high density project. (ii) A project may be permitted as a low density project if it meets the following criteria: (A) No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; (B) Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable; (C) All built -upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters; and, (D) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans. (iii) A project not consistent with the requirements for a low density project may be permitted as a high density project if it meets the following requirements: (A) The stormwater control measures must control and treat the difference between the pre -development and post -development conditions for the I -year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume drawdown time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours; Part H Page I I of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 (B) All structural stormwater treatment systems must be designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids; (C) Stormwater management measures must comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2N .1008(c); (D) All built -upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters, and, (E) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans. (c) Watershed Protection Plans. Public bodies may develop and implement comprehensive watershed protection plans that may be used to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater management. (d) A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, may use the model ordinance developed by the Commission, may design its own post - construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or it may incorporate the post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction stormwater management. Part 11 Page 12 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. BMP Measurable Goals. YR ,YR YR YR ,Ylk „ an o eration (a) Develop P Develop an operation and maintenance p X X and maintenance program that has the ultimate goal of program preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations. (b) Inspection and. Develop an inventory of all facilities and X X evaluation of facilities, operations owned and operated by the operations, and the permittee with the potential for generating MS4 system and polluted stormwater runoff, including the associated structural MS4 system and associated structural BMPs. BMPs. Inspect 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. (c) Conduct staff training Conduct staff training specific for X X pollution prevention and good housekeeping rocedures. (d) Review of municipality Conduct annual review of the industrial X X owned or operated activities with a Phase I NPDES regulated industrial stormwater permit owned and operated by activities the permittee. 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. Part fl Page 13 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 stormwater activities. If monitoring and sampling are being performed documentation of results shall be included. Documentation will be kept on -file 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 to the Division on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by August 31 of each year and cover the previous year's activities from July 1 to June 31. The permittee'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 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 review of the MS4, education, training and results of the illicit discharge detection and elimination program. Part III Page 1 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. Part III Page 2 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 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) 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 27699-1617 (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. NCS000413 3. Recording Results For each activity performed or information collected pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee 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 permittee 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 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. 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 permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis per Part III of this permit on forms provided by the DWQ. 6. 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. 7. 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. Part IV Page 2 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY 1. Duty to Comply The pern-iittee 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 i 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 CFR 122.41(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 143-2I5.6A] (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 $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 Part V, VI, VH & VM Page t of 11 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(13) 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 II 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, 143-215.613, 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. Part V,VI, VII&VIIIPage 2of I PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. S. 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. 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. Part V, VI, VII & V1I1 Page 3 of 1 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. 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, V1, VII & VIII Page 4 of I 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 confonn 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 MS4, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the MS4 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; (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 Part V, VI, VII & VIII Page 5 of I 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 (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 V, V1, VH & Vlll Page 6 of 11 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. Part V, V 1, V 11 & V III Page 7 of l 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. Built -upon 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. 5. 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 Part V, VI, VII & VIE Page 8 of I 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 7. Division (DWQ) The Division of Water Quality. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Director The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority. 9. 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. 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): 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 Part V, V1, VI1 & VHl Page 9 of 11 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 15. 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). 16. 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 infi I1 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. 17. Outfall The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See also point source discharge of stormwater. 18. Permittee The owner or operator issued this permit. Part V, V1, VIl & Vlll Page 10 of l 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 19. 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. 20. Redevelopment Means any rebuilding activity unless that rebuilding activity; 1. Results in no net increase in built -upon area, and 2. Provides equal or greater stormwater control than the previous development. 21. Stormwater Runoff The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt. 22. 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. 23. Toxic Pollutant Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. Part V, VI, VII & VM Page l 1 of I 1 _I, t t AR MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild., P. E. Governor Director February 6, 2013 John Skvarla Secretary RECEIVED MVISION OF WATER QUALITY Mr. Michael Rattler FEB 12 2013 Assistant Public Works Director S,JVP -SECTION City of Kannapolis MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 1401 Bethpage Road Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-1 199 Subject: Evaluation of the City of Kannapolis's Stormwater Management Program, Stormwater Permit No. NCS000413 Dear Mr. Rattler: The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted an audit of the City's Stormwater Management Program on December 4, 2012. DWQ was represented by Bill Diuguid and Mike Randall, from the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit, and Samar Bou-ghazale from the Mooresville Regional Office. The compliance evaluation is conducted to evaluate the City's compliance with the requirements of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. § 1342(p), the regulations promulgated there under at 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 122.26, and the North Carolina National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No, NCS000413. The staff was very helpful during the audit and should be commended on the initiatives they've taken to managing stormwater under the conditions of the City's permit. The staff provided a brief description of the storm sewer system, identified the receiving streams, and whether or not the receiving streams are impaired and any associated water quality issues. The staff also provided a brief description of the City's Public Education and Outreach Program, Public Involvement and Participation Program, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program, Sediment and Erosion Control Program, Post -Construction Program, and Pollution Prevcntion and Good Housekeeping program. The City's Public Education and Outreach Program is based on community wide issues. Staff provided a brief description of the target audiences and target pollutants as well as the likely sources of those pollutants and their impacts. The City maintains an internet web site designed to convey the program's message, distributes stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups, and promotes and maintains a stormwater hotline/helpline. Wellmids a,id Snmiwale• 9rarch C 17 i:1 bii';Prw,c � C�1$I, R311.gi 1, i orin Ulm II!%-i 21 kK9-I61 Lor�liun, 511 !!. Salisbi ;'y St kaiei�h, Iinti CaroVi is 7761j4 F >:, :.19-$(7-6494' l islor ,ar S--rvice: 1-P7.7s,- S74 tt',-+i1cl', wJvaw rluali;y r ,'+ "14., H.: -.4W. 1) A' ii.at � e " �L�1 i Ill. ,v,-, Onc I�, ortflC yarol ftla w Mr. Michael Rattler February 6, 2013 Page 2 of 4 The Public Involvement and Participation Program includes volunteer opportunities and other mechanisms designed to promote ongoing public involvement. The City maintains an IDDE ordinance that provides the City with adequate legal authority to prohibit illicit connections and discharges. The City maintains a current map showing major outfalls and receiving streams, conducts dry weather flow field observations in accordance with a written procedure for detecting and removing the sources of illicit discharges. The City maintains written procedures for conducting investigations of identified illicit discharges, tracks investigations and document when illicit discharges are observed, and tracks the results of the investigation and any follow-up of the investigation. The City relies on the State for the Sediment and Erosion Control Program. The City maintains an ordinance that provides the City with adequate legal authority to meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Program. The City has the authority to review designs and proposals for new development, request information, and enter private property to conduct inspections. The City adopted the DWQ BMP Design Manual and conducts site plan reviews of new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than or equal to one acre (including sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale). The site plan reviews address how the project applicant meets the performance standards and how the project will ensure long-term maintenance. The City maintains a current inventory of facilities and operations owned and operated by the City (with the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff). The City also maintains and implements a SWPPP for their public works program. The SWPPP includes a site description and site plan that show drainage areas, stormwater and sanitary piping, manholes, cleanouts, drains, inlets, outfalls, oil water separators, and stormwater control devices. The SWPPP identifies industrial activities and facilities, storage practices, best management practices, secondary containment requirements, structural BMPs, erosion and sediment controls, procedures for spill response, loading and unloading, vehicle and equipment maintenance, waste handling and disposal, and employee training requirements. Recommendations Recommendations represent practices that should be considered to improve the overall effectiveness to improve stormwater management. DWQ recommends the City maintain copies of materials used in the training. The City should ensure that they identify and maintain records on who needs to be trained, what they need to be trained on, and when they need to be trained. The SWPPP provides excellent procedures for activities such as spill response, loading and unloading, vehicle and equipment maintenance, waste handling and disposal. DWQ recommends the City complete the process of developing one or two page procedures for those activities as well as other activities with the potential for the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. r` i Mr. Michael Rattler February 6, 2013 Page 3 of 4 For example, the City should have and SOP that document inspections of: • Structural stormwater control devices with a specific frequency (i.e., annual, quarterly, etc.) to ensure the devices are accessible and free of debris, oil and grease, the perimeter is free of any bare soil, erosion, or gullies, inletloutlet pipes and/or devices clear and undamaged, the embankments are in good condition and free of unplanted shrubs or trees, grass cover is healthy, forebay areas are in good condition, rip rap is not displaced, and the devices are otherwise maintained and functioning properly. • Oil Water Separators (OWS) with a specific frequency (i.e., annual, quarterly, etc.) to ensure they are accessible, the area is free of signs of overflow, all drains are free flowing with no water back- up, all drains are free from obstruction, the discharge is free of visible signs of oil or debris, appropriate warnings are posted about the proper use of the OWS, and the OWS are otherwise maintained and functioning properly. • Tanks and containers stored outside with a specific frequency (i.e., annual, quarterly, weekly, etc.) to ensure secondary containment is free of accumulated water and free of any debris, cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, secondary containment drain valves are maintained in the closed position unless the facility is draining the secondary containment, drain logs are being maintained, tanks and containers are in good condition and properly marked, free of rust, pits or deterioration or evidence of leaks, tank supports free of rust, damage, or deterioration, and that tank and container storage areas are in good condition. • Areas where activities are conducted outside and where material handling equipment, industrial machinery and/or equipment and vehicles are stored outside to ensure the areas are free of any visible residuals or signs of spills. • Catch basins and inlets to ensure they are in good condition, trash and debris, floatables, pollutants, and oil and grease. • Solid waste containers to ensure they are in good condition and of sufficient size to contain all materials, have lids and are free of recyclable materials, hazardous materials, tires, liquids, and leaks, and labeled "Prohibited - No Hazardous Waste, No Recyclable Materials, No Liquids." DWQ did observe several over flowing solid waste containers without lids that contained oild filters that had not been properly drained. Roof areas to ensure they are free of any particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents. • Loadinglunloading and material storage areas to ensure they are designed to minimize storm water run-on and run-off, the areas are free of any visible residuals or signs of spills and spill kits and drain covers are readily available. Similar documented inspections should be maintained for streets, parking lots, right-of-ways, catch basins, inlets, open channels, culverts, conveyance systems and drainage structures. Streets, parking lots, right-of-ways, catch basins, inlets, open channels, culverts, conveyance systems and drainage structures should be inspected to ensure they continue to be in good condition and free of trash and debris, floatables, pollutants, oil and grease to the maximum extent practicable. Mr. Michael Rattler February 6, 2013 Page 4 of 4 Discrepancies Discrepancies are findings that would not likely cause a Notice of Violation, a fine, or other enforcement action. Discrepancies are normally a result of poor management practices, failure to follow Standard Operating Procedures, minor differences of interpretation or administration oversights or where compliance could not be determined at the time of the audit. The State identified two discrepancies. First, D WQ observed a number of floor drains that appear to be connected directly to the storm sewer system. The City needs to take action to minimize the potential for chemicals or other pollutants from entering the storm sewer system and ultimately being discharged to waters of the state. Second, DWQ observed tack on the walls, ground and inside the secondary containment at the tack storage tank. The City needs to take action to minimize the potential for chemicals or other pollutants from entering the storm sewer system and ultimately being discharged to waters of the state. Notice of Non -Compliance A Notice of Non -Compliance is any finding that could result in a Notice of Violation, a fine or other enforcement action if corrective action is not taken. The State did not identify any findings that could result in a Notice of Violation, a fine or other enforcement action if corrective action is not taken. Notice of Violation A Notice of Violation is any permit noncompliance. The State did not identify any findings that would result in a Notice of Violation, a fine or other enforcement action. Should you have any questions related to this audit please feel free to contact me at mike.randall@ncdenr.gov or at 919-807-6374 or Bill Diuguid at bill.diuguid@nedenr,gov or at 919-807- 63 69. Sincerely, Mike Randall cc: Stormwater Permitting Unit files Samar Bou-ghazale, Mooresville Regional Office NCO'ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor. William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director June 22, 2005 Michael Mahaney City Manager 246 Oak Avenue Kannapolis, North Carolina 27302 Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000413 ' Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, City of Kannapolis Dear Mr. Mahaney; ; In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit submitted on March 3, 2003, and as amended, we are forwarding herewith the subject state - 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). Numerous comments were received during the public comment period. The attached document summarizes comments regarded by DWQ as the foremost and DWQ's,response to those comments. You may review all the comments and response to comments at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/NPDES_Phase 1I_Stormwatcr_Program.htm As a result of comments received during the comment period, DWQ revised the TMDL language for communities that are or may be subject. to TMDLs during the term of their permit. The revisions were editorial in nature and necessary to clarify the additional requirements a community would be subject to if . 1) the permitted MS4 is or becomes subject to an approved TMDL, and 2) following notice of such by the Division.. If any parts contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory .-hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be An the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E 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 permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other State, Federal or Local governmental permit that may be - required.. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One LL.. 11 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, Noah Carolina 27604 NOIrt11C�iCO1111a Phone: 919-733-7015 ! FAX: 919-733-24961 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paperatur'�Clt� . STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION of WATER QUALITY PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 Kannapolis is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storin sewer system located: within the City of Kannapolis Jurisdictional Area Cabarrus and Rowan Counties to receiving waters, Irish Buffalo Creek, Cold Water Creek and tributaries, Lake Fisher, Three Mile Branch, Coddle Creek, Rocky River, and Afton Run, within the Yadkin/PeeDee River basin in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VU and VIII hereof. This permit shall become effective July 1, 2005. This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2010. Signed this day June 22, 2005_ '9� 'Z�� N" Alan W. Klimek, F.E., Director Division of Water Quality By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 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 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 1V 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 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 PART I PERMIT COVERAGE During the period beginning on'the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the City of Kannapolis is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters, Irish Buffalo Creek, Cold Water Creek and tributaries, Lake Fisher, Three Mile Branch, Coddle Creek, Rocky River, and Afton Run, within the Yadkin/PeeDee River basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the permittee's Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report, 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 Program 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 MS4 within the jurisdictional area of the permittee as described in the approved local Stormwater 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 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. fn 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 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 permit. 7. 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. Part t Page I of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 duality standards, through the expansion and tailoring of management measures within the scope of the Stormwater Management Plan. 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 permittce 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 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. NCS000413 PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND COWROLS 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 part of the Stormwater Plan. This will include the provisions of this permit. 5. The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the Stormwater Plan. 6. 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. 7. The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff as described in the Stormwater Plan and in accordance with this permit. 8. The permittee 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. Part 11 Page 1 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 9. 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. 10. Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval. 11. If the permitted 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 permittee is subject to a TMDL, the permittee shall establish a TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program and shall 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 permittee 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 permittee 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 Part 11 Page 2 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS0004I3 (e) 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. (f) 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 305(b) and 303(d) Report (or current version), available on the website of the Division of Water Quality Modeling and TMDL Unit. Part 11 Page 3 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 andd 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. BMP. Measurable. Goals - - YR YR YR ` °:YR : YR :. 1 ` `2 (a) Establish a Public Develop a public education program and X X X X X Education and implement within 12 months of the permit Outreach Program issue date. Incorporate outreach elements for significant minority and disadvantaged communities. (b) Informational Web Site Develop and maintain internet web site. X X X X X Post newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program staff. (c) Public education Develop general stormwater educational X X X X X materials for schools, material to appropriate target groups as homeowners, and/or likely to have a significant stormwater businesses impact. Instead of developing its own materials, the permittee may rely on state - supplied Public Education and Outreach materials, as available, when implementing its own program. (d) Public education Distribute written educational material to X X X X X material dissemination a broad public audience. Possibilities include, but are not limited to utility mailouts and at special events. Part [I Page 4 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 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. 113MP Measurable Goals YK YR YR YR YR _. 1 2 ;3. 4 5 (a) Administer a Public Develop and implement a Public X X X X X Involvement Program Involvement and Participation Program. (b) Allow the public an Conduct at least one public meeting to X opportunity to review allow the public an opportunity to review and comment on the and comment on the Stormwater Plan. Stormwater Plan (c) (d) Organize a volunteer Organize and implement a volunteer X X X X X community stormwater related program designed to involvement program promote ongoing citizen participation. (d) Establish a Citizens' Develop a citizens' group(s) for input on X X X X X Group(s) stormwater issues and the stormwater program. Part II Page 5 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 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 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. 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. R BMP ¢ d h � � Measurable Goals j WIN. r (A E? A i SiF ; Y;R ; S YR i �5 YR v 1,YR , YR i XPp a yb 93k (a) Develop/Implement Develop and implement an Illicit X X X X X Illicit Discharge Discharge Detection and Elimination Detection and Program. Include provisions for program Elimination Program assessment and evaluation. (b) Establish and maintain Establish and maintain adequate legal X X X X X appropriate legal authorities to prohibit illicit discharges authorities and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. (c) Develop a Storm Sewer Identify outfall locations and map X X X X X System Base Map stormwater drainage system components. At a minimum, mapping components includes outfalls, drainage areas, and receiving streams. (d) Implement illicit Implement an inspection program to X X X discharge detection detect dry weather flows at system procedures outfalls. 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 IDDE Program. Part 11 Page 6 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 Measurable AR �YW .'YR;�, YR YR (c) Conduct employee Conduct training for City staff on x x x x cross -training detecting and reporting illicit discharge.,;. (1) Provide public Inform public employees, businesses, and x x x x x education the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of -waste. (g) Establish a public Establish and publicize a reporting x x x x x reporting mechanism mechanism for the public to report illicit discharge.,;. _ I -- Part Ll Page 7 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS .1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls (a) Rccluce 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 Construction Site Runoff Controls and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals. BMP Measurable Goals YR :YR YR YR YR (a) Implement a program Develop a regulatory mechanism and X X X X X and establish a implement a program requiring erosion and regulatory mechanism sediment controls at construction sites and for erosion and providing for sanctions to ensure sediment control compliance. Instead of originating a new program, the permittee may elect to comply by relying on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program, either as administered by the DLR, or as delegated by the Sedimentation Control Comnvssion (SCC) to another entity with appropriate jurisdiction, including the permittee. The permittee may rely on the DLR program only to the extent that that program satisfies all of the following BMPs. (b) Develop requirements Require construction site operators to X X X X X on construction site implement erosion and sediment control operators BMPs and to control construction site wastes that may cause adverse water quality impacts. Part II Page 8 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR 1 2 3 4 5 (c) Provide educational New materials may be developed by the X X X X X and training materials permittee, or the permittee may use for construction site materials adopted 171-0m other programs and operators adapted to the permittee's construction runoff controls program. .(d) Institute plan reviews Review construction plans and establish X X X X X procedures that incorporate water quality -considerations in construction site plan reviews. (e) Establish public Establish procedures for receipt and X X X X X information consideration of erosion and sedimentation procedures information submitted by the public. Publicize the procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other timely follow-up action. (f) Establish inspection Establish procedures for site inspection and X X X X X and enforcement enforcement of control measure procedures requirements. The procedures should include prioritizing areas of inspections based on local criteria. The permittee relies on [local government] to comply with this minimum measure. The preceding table is modified by the following: The permittee shall conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control permit, issued by [local government], to see if the site is in compliance. The permittee will monitor the f local government] program for effectiveness in the permittee jurisdiction. Sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits will be reported to the [local government]. Follow-up action by that [local government] will be monitored. The permittee will maintain a record of findings and follow-up procedures. The permittee must provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. The permittee may implement a plan promoting the existence of the NCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline to meet the requirements of this paragraph. Part Tl Page 9 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS0004I3 SECTION E: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS 1. Objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls (a) Manage stormwater runoff from new development 1 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'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. BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR 1 2 ` 3 `64 S' (a) Establish a Post- Develop, adopt by ordinance (or similar X X X X X Construction regulatory mechanism), implement, and Stormwater enforce a program to address stormwater Management Program runoff from new development and redevelopment. The ordinance must be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to implementation. Ensure that controls are in place to prevent or minimize water quality impacts. (b) Establish strategies Develop and implement strategies that X X X X which include BMPs include a combination of structural and/or appropriate for the MS4 non-structural BMPs. 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. (c) Establish a program to Control the sources of fecal coliform to X X X control the sources of the maximum extent practicable, fecal coliform to the Develop and implement an oversight maximum extent program to ensure proper operation and practicable maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater. Municipalities must coordinate this program with the county health de artment. Part H Page 10 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 3. The evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program measures (a) Those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state storrwater management programs listed herein are deemed compliant with the post -construction stormwater management model practices identified in (b) below. The listed programs are: the Water Supply Watershed protection programs for WS-1— WS-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program. (b) Model Practices. For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are not subject to the post -construction stormwater management provisions of another existing state stormwater management program, the permittee's Post - construction Stormwater Management Program must equal or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model practices. (i) The permittee may issue a local stormwater management permit to a development or redevelopment project as either a low density project or a high density project. (ii) A project may be permitted as a low density project if it meets the following criteria: (A) No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; (B) Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable; (C) All built -upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters; and, (D) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans. (iii) A project not consistent with the requirements for a low density project may be permitted as a high density project if it meets the following requirements: (A) The stormwater control measures must control and treat the difference between the pre -development and post -development conditions for the I -year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume drawdown time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours; Part II Page 1 1 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 (8) All structural stormwater treatment systems must be designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids; (C) Stormwater management measures must comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements lister! in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c); (D) All built -upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters; and, (E) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the locally issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans. (c) Watershed Protection Plans. Public bodies may develop and implement comprehensive watershed protection plans that may be used to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater management. (d) A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, may use the model ordinance developed by the Commission, may design its own post - construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or it may incorporate the post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction stormwater management. Part II Page -12 of 13 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. BMP Measurable Goals YR YR YR YR YR 1.1 2 3 a 5 (a) Develop an operation Develop an operation and maintenance X X and maintenance program that has the ultimate goal of program preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from munici al operations. (b) Inspection and Develop an inventory of all facilities and X X evaluation of facilities, operations owned and operated by the operations, and the permittee with the potential for generating MS4 system and polluted stormwater runoff, including the associated structural MS4 system and associated structural BMPs. BMPs. Inspect 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. (c) Conduct staff training Conduct staff training specific for X X pollution prevention and good housekeeping rocedures. (d) Review of municipality Conduct annual review of the industrial X X owned or operated activities with a Phase I NPDES regulated industrial stormwater permit owned and operated by activities the permittee. 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. Part II Page 13 of 13 PERMIT' NO. NCS000413 PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT 1. Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of lilt program components that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, inspections, maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement actions, and other stormwater activities. If monitoring and sampling are being performed documentation of results shall be included. Documentation will be kept on -file 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 to the Division on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by August 31 of each year and cover the previous year's activities from July 1 to June 31. The permittee'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 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 review of the MS4, education, training and results of the illicit discharge detection and elimination program. Part III Page 1 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 W, 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. Part ffl Page 2 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 1. Records The permittec 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) 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 27699-1617 (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. NCS000413 3. Recording Results For each activity performed or information collected pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee 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 permittee 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 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. 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 permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis per Part U1 of this permit on farms provided by the DWQ. 6. 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. 7. 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. Part IV Page 2 of 2 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY 1. Duty to Comply The perinittee 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 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(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 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 $1 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 H violations Part V, VI, V I.1 & VIE Page I of 1 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 $1 1,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class Il 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, 143-215.613, 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 perrittee 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. Part V, VI, V11 & VIII Page 2 of I 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 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. 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. Part V, VI, V 11 & V III Page 3 of 1 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. 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, VI, VE & VM Page 4 of 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 MS4, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the MS4 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; (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 Part V, VI, VI1 & VM Page 5 of 1 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 (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 V, VI, VU & VIII Page 6 of l 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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. Part V, VI, VII & V I.I.1 Page 7 of I 1 PERMIT NO. NCS0004113 PART VIII DEFINITIONS 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. Built -upon .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. Dement Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Part V, V I, V II & V Ill Page 8 of i 1 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 Division (DWQ) The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 8. Director The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority. 9. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. 10. Grab Sam le 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 Discbarge 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 Activitv For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as defined in 40 CFR 122.26. 14. 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): 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 Part V, VI, VII & VIII Page 9 of 11 PERMIT NO. NCS000413 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 15. 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 def-inition of illicit discharge and only need to be addressed where they are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States). 16. 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 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. 17. Outfal I The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See also point source discharge of stormwater. 18. Permittee The owner or operator issued this permit. Part V, Vl, VIl & VID Page 10 of 1 I PERMIT NO. NCS000413 19. 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. 20. Redevelopment Means any rebuilding activity unless that rebuilding activity; 1. Results in no net increase in built -upon area, and 2. Provides equal or greater stormwater control than the previous development. 21. Stormwater Runoff The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt. 22. 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. 23. Toxic Pollutant Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. Part V, V1, VII & VM Page 1 1 of I 1