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STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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January 27, 2017
North Carolina DEQ
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Attn. Mr. Mike Randall
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: City of Monroe (Permit No. NCS000482)
Draft NPDES Stormwater Permit Comments
Dear Mr. Randall,
CITY
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The City of Monroe has completed the review of the draft National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit for the City (Permit No. NCS000482). A
summary of the City's comments are attached.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] or email me at ccostnernmonroenc.org 11' you
have any questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
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Chris Costner, P.E.
Stormwater Supervisor
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cc: Jim Loyd, 1". E., Engineering Director
File

Summary of Comments on Draft MS4 NPDES Permit Number NCS000482 — City of Monroe, NC
Comment No.
Section
Section Title
Pape No._
Comment
Change the receiving waters sentence to read "Richardson Creek,
Joes Branch, Stewarts Creek, Bearskin Creek, Horsepen Branch;
Catnp Branch, Dry Fork, East Fork — Stewarts Creek, Lick Branch,
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and Stumpliek BrSouth Fork Crooked Creek, within the Yadkin
River Basin and East Fork — 12 Mile Creek, Tributary 3 and East
Fork — 12 Mile Creek, Tributary 5 located within the Catawba River
Basin"
Change the first sentence to read "During the period beginning on the
effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the City of
Monroe is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters.. Richardson
2
Part I
Permit Coverage
Part 1.
Creek, Joes Branch, Stewarts Creek, Bearskin Creek, Horsepen
Page 1 of 2
Branch,Camp Branch, Dry Fork, East Fork Stewarts Creek, Lick
Branch, and et••m„- I — ffle4 South Fork Crooked Creek, within the
Yadkin River Basin and East Fort: — 12 Mile Creek, Tributary 3 and
East Fork 12 Mile Creek, Tributary 5 located within the Catawba
River Basin."
Please remove the last part of the first paragraph (Adequate legal
authorities). How are we supposed to ensure (or approve) that new
Part 11,
Part 11,
development and redevelopment does not cause or contribute to the
Section F_ 2 (a)
Page 8 of 20
continued impairment of downstream waters? In addition, this section
contradicts the last sentence under Objective la (The program shall
enSUre that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water
Post -Construction
quality impacts).
Part 11,
Part II,
Has 15A NCAC 02H Section .1000 regulations been adopted?
Section F, 2 (b)
Site Runoff
Control
Page 9 of 20
Please change "stimulate development" to "encourage development"
in the first paragraph. Should it read "To protect water quality in
Part II,
Part 11.
North Carolina rivers, streams, lakes; estuaries and ocean, and the
Section F, 3 (b)
Page ] 0 of 20
existing uses of such surface waters for their scenery, swimming,
boating; as well as for commercial and recreational fishing and
shellfishing and tostifoulate encourage development, pursuant to
NCAC 2H .1003 6 , the permittee mav:"
Part I1,
Part II,
In the fourth sentence in this section, need to define the term
Section F, 3 (b) (i)
Pa e 10 of 20
"watershed". It is unclear as to the extents of the watershed.
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We have several concerns with the sixth line in this section:
• Who will determine what form the offsite mitigation will be?
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• How will the mitigation be established?
Part II
Part II,
• How will offsite treatment/mitigation affect regional BMPs
Section F. 3 (b) (i)
Page 10 of 20
constructed by local governments?
• What happens when off -site SCM are constructed outside a local
government jurisdiction? How will the local authority be able to
enforce their Post -Construction requirement outside their
corporation limits and ETJ?
In the last sentence, should SCM be used in place of BMP? Should
Part ll,
Part 11,
the sentence read "Offsite SCMs require the same type of operation
Section F, 3 (b) (i)
Post -Construction
Page ] 0 of 20
and maintenance agreements as onsite AoPssSCMs, and the types of
Rr.BN4P9
Site Runoff
SCMs used must be designed to reduce the required volume of
Control
runoff rather than treat and discharge it."
Please check the spelling in the sentence in this section. Should the
sentence read "Under A a comprehensive watershed management plan
Part il,
Part 11,
all development disturbing one acre or more. including projects that
Section F, 3 (b) (ii)
Page 10 of 20
disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development, must meet the requirements in 15A NCAC 02H Section
.1000.
In the first sentence, please spell out MDC. Should the sentence read
Part II,
Part 11.
"Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .1050 MPGMinimum Design Standards
Section F,'3 (e)
Page I 1 of 20
FOR ALL STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES (SCM), the
design volume of SCMs shall take into account the runoff at build out
from all surfaces draining to the system."?
Part II,
Part 11,
Should "and" be added to the end of the sentence? Should the
Section I, 1 (a)
Page 15 of 20
sentence read "With a TMDL developed and approved, or established
by EPA, and"?
Should this sentence be deleted since most of the TMDLs are along
Part II,
Total Maximum
part 11.
impaired streams (streams on the 303(d) list)? If this sentence is not
Section 1, 1 (a)
Daily Loads
Page 15 of 20
deleted, should "or` be added to the end of the sentence? Should the
"Included
sentence read in the most recent NC DEQ Section 303(d)
list approved by EPA, or"?
Part II,
Part It.
How does this work for impairments such as biological integrity, low
Section I. 3 (a)
Page 15 of 20
dissolved oxygen and even sediment that can be caused by high flows
and stream bank erosion?
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Should "develop" be used instead of "include" in this sentence?
Should the sentence read "The permittee shall inelude develop a
Part II,
Section l 3 (b)
Part II.
Page 15 of 20
TMDL Monitoring and Assessment Plan. The Monitoring and
Assessment Plan component shall be completed and submitted to the
Department as follows;:"?
Part If.
Part II.
These dates do not cover all scenarios. What is the schedule for
Section 1, 3 (c) (ii
Page 15 of 20
existing permittees when a new TMDL is issued?
In the sentence, please spell out MEP. Should the sentence read "A
Part 11,
Part II,
rationale supporting the proposed monitored location(s) as reflective
Section I, 3 (f) (vi)
Total Maximum
Page lb of 20
of water quality concerns to the NWR Maximum Extent Practicable
Daily Loads
(MEP).!!?
Should this be "TMDL Monitorin4 and Assessment Plan" instead of
Part IL
Part II,
"WLA/WQS" in this sentence? Should the sentence read "The Wl 4�
Section 1, 4 (a)
Page 17 of 20
WQS TMDL Monitoring and Assessment Plan shall consist of a
process and schedule for assessing the monitoring data to prioritize
areas of the SMS4 that will be targeted for implementation of SCM,"?
Should WLA/WQS and TMDL Monitoring and Assessment Plan be
Part 11,
Part II,
switched? Should the sentence read "The NAIL 4 A1QS TMDL
Section I, 4 (d)
Page 17 of 20
Monitoring and Assessment Plan shall document progress on the
TN4DJ Mo;4i.�,;... �.,� nnno;g,. Pnt nin„ WLA / WQS"?
Part VIII,
Should the definition of Built Upon Area (BUA) be revised to meet
Part VilI
Page 1 of 5
the current definition in accordance with G.S. 143-214.7(b2)?
Part VIII,
Should the definition of Minimum Design Standards (MDC) be added
Part VIII
Definitions
Page 1 of 5
to the definition section?
Part VIII,
Should the definition of Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) be
Part VIII
Page l of 5
added to the definition section?
Part VIII,
Should the definition of stormwater control measure (SCM) be added
Part VI If
Page 1 of 5
to the definition section? What is the difference between a SCM and
BMP?
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CITY OF MONKrDEC,s zoo;
FAX MVP.O. BOX 69 • MONROE, NORTH CAROLINA 281 11-0 W-- & VVALvR ��
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Mr. Alan W. Klimek, P.E. DIV DlRoEFCwrCA'Pr, QUALITY
ManagementDirector
NC Divii9riof Water ,OG�
1617 Mil Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 �iLS
Subject: NPDES Permit NumberN S000442 - City of Monroe, Union County
Dear Mr. Klimek:
The City of Monroe is in receipt of the above -referenced Stormwater Discharge Permit. As we move
forward with establishing our Phase II Stormwater Program in response to permit requirements,
clarification is requested regarding two items. The first item of clarification is if the City of Monroe
has been formerly notified that we are subject to a TMDL. Currently, a section of Richardson Creek,
from the Monroe Water Supply Dam to the mouth of Negro Head Creek within the Yadkin River
Basin, is listed on North Carolina 303(d) Impaired Waters List- 2004. It is our understanding that a
total maximum daily loading (TMDL) is to be established for each pollutant of concern and the City
is to establish a TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program. Review of DWQ's website did not
identify that a final TMDL for the section of Richardson Creek had been determined or if the
establishment of the limits would now take place as part of our TMDL Water Quality Recovery
Program. Therefore, we are requesting clarification as to whether we have been fornierly notified.
The second point of clarification is regarding the timeline for implementing Post -Construction Site
Runoff Controls. The permit provides for a post -construction stormwater management ordinance to
be implemented within the first year. In contrast, Senate Bill 1210 stipulates the',ordinance is to be in
place within two years of the permit issuance date. Is the City of Monroe required to adopt the
ordinance during the first year or can we use up to two years for adoption?
Thank you in advance for your response to the above concern. This will enable us to provide an
accurate response to our Water Resources Committee regarding our obligations, for Phase II as the
City moves forward. If you should have any questions or require additional information, please feel
free to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
ames N. Loyd, Jr., P.E.
Engineering Director
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A UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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61 FORSYTH STREET
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8960
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AUG 2 2005
Mr. Bradley Bennett, Supervisor 1
Storm Water and General Permits Unit eEn s A R A
North Carolina Division of Water Quality ^�Eer'a
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
SUBJ: Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Covering the
Discharge of the City of Monroe (Phase II)- NCS000482
Dear Mr. Bennett:
In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency/North Carolina Memorandum
of Agreement, we have completed our review of the above referenced draft National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4s) permit, received by this office for review on July 26, 2005. Upon reviewing the draft
MS4 permit, EPA has no comments. We request to be afforded an additional review opportunity
only if significant changes are made to the draft permit prior to issuance or if significant
comments objecting to the permit are received. Otherwise, please send us one copy of the final
permit when issued.
If you have any questions or comments regarding our review, please feel free to contact
me at [phone],
Sincerely,
Mike Mitchell, Environmental Scientist
NPDES and Biosolids Section
Permits, Grants, and Technical Assistance Branch
Water Management Division
Intemet Address (URL) • httpa/www.epa.gov
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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Colcen }1. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 25, 2005
Judy L. Davis, Mayor
300 West Crowell Street
P.O. Box 69
Monroe, North Carolina 28111
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000442
City of Monroe
Dear Ms. Davis:
The City of Monroe has been designated by the US EPA for inclusion in the Phase II
stormwater program. The City of Monroe was designated because their municipal boundaries
intersected a US Census -defined Urbanized Area.
Your community's draft permit is being publicly noticed the week of July 25, 2005.
All comments and request should reference draft permit number NCS000442. Comments must
be received no later than September 2, 2005. Copies of the draft permit are available at-
http-//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/phase2 draft permits.htm
We look forward to receiving your comments on this draft permit and continuing to work
together for the benefit of your community and North Carolina. If you have any questions about
this draft permit don't hesitate to contact me at [phone], ext. 545.
Sincerely,
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Mike Randall
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
DWQ Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
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NPDES Phase II Permit NCS000442 Comments
Subject: NPDES Phase II Permit NCS000442 Comments
From: "Don Kelly" <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 15:39:46 -0400
To: <[e-mail]>
June 23, 2005
Mr. Mike Randall
N.C. Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000442
City of Monroe
Dear Mike:
Please find enclosed the affected pages containing modifications to the City of Monroe 's Stormwater
Management Plan as contained in your letter dated May 27, 2005 . The following items outline where
the modifications can be found and are with respect to your letter.
• The addition of a citizens' group for input can be found on page 20 under Public
Involvement and Outreach.
• The reporting mechanism for illicit discharges was previously included, and can be
found on page 21, under item 3, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, line 3.
• The inclusion of the City's Phase I permit activities can be found on page 23 as item 8
under Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping.
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NPDES Phase 11 Permit NCS000442 Comments
- A modification to Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping on page 22 now
includes the Engineering Director on line 4 as an additional Responsible Position.
COMMENTS
- Is the 10/70 option still available when considering the maximum built -upon area on a parcel
under the Post -Construction Stormwater Management measure?
I look forward to working with you as we progress into the public notice segment of our program.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at [phone].
Sincerely,
Don Kelly, P.E.
Stormwater & Land Development Engineer
Don Kelly, P.E.
City of Monroe
Stormwater and Land Development Engineer
[phone]
[e-mail]
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1. BMP's and Measureable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
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related issue. The number of fliers sent out
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will be tracked.
2
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Distribute the city newsletter with the
groups and citizens
monthly utility bills. Brochures will also b
Public Information
available at the public library and in other
X
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X
X
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Officer
public places. The number published and
distributed will be recorded.
3
Update the City website
Update the City website to include
information on stormwater related issues,
phone numbers to use for incident
X
X
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X
X
Engineering Tech. lI
reporting and current stormwater activities
taking place. A counter will be used to
track the number of requests or hits.
2. Public Involvement and Outreach
Hold public hearing
for Phase II
Provide public hearing for the Phase II
application. I X
Stormwater and Land
Development Engineer
2 Establish a citizens' group Utilize the citizens' groups far input on
by utilizing the existing stormwater issues and the stormwater
Environmental Committee program.
composed of 3 City Council
members and 3 citizens. Also X X X X X City Council
utilize the existing Land
Development Committee
composed of 3 City Council
members and 9 citizens.

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City departments outlining the methods
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to report illicit connections
used to detect and identify illicit
connections
2
Prepare and distribute
Notification to the public via brochures
brochures to the public
outlining illicit connections.
X
X
X
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Public Information
to educate them on
A count of the quantity sent out will
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illicit connections
indicate the BMP's effectiveness.
3
Provide for public
Provide the public with a means of
involvement to report illicit
reporting illicit connections or illegal
X
X
X
X
Engineering Tech. II
connections
dumping activities via telephone and/or
the internet.
4
Identify person to
Provide an annual report outlining the
Stormwater & Land
follow-up on reports
amount of reported and identified illicit
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Development Engineer
connections
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Public Information
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public that the City of Monroe currently
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for stormwater runoff.
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pollution prevention training
who have been trained or informed of
materials to those employees
good housekeeping practices for all
who maintain the public
public facilities with regard to their
x
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Stormwater & Land
facilities on the principles of
potential for polluting the waterways.
Development Engineer
good housekeeping and how
improper maintenance can be
detrimental to the waterways
2
Provide training for those
Provide fliers and other informational data
employees who maintain the
to inform, employees of proper procedures
storm sewer systems with
for storage and disposal of waste solids.
x
x
x
x
x
Stormwater & Land
emphasis on disposal of
Development Engineer
sediments and other solids
removed from the systems
3
Provide training on the use of
Maintain records of those licensed to
herbicides and other
apply herbicides. Provide information
Parks & Recreation Director,
chemicals and how they can
on how storm systems receive runoff
x
x
x
x
x
Engineering Director
enter the storm systems
from vegetated areas using handouts.
through improper application

4
Inspect street operations
Make a weekly inspection of those areas
facility to ensure that all stored
where chemicals used in the street
chemicals are properly
operations are properly stored and secured
X
X
X
X
X
Street Superintendant
contained and any spill
against spillage.
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5
Develop program for vendors
Inspect each vendor's work site in the City
Stormwater & Land
with City contracts to practice
and evaluate the degree of compliance.
X
X
X
X
X
Development Engineer
good site housekeeping
6
Review the current spill
Make an annual review of the reponses
response program for its
to spills and evaluate the outcome
X
X
X
X
X
Fire Chief
effectiveness and adjust
of each one.
accordin 1
7
Review and evaluate the
Records will be kept of the volume of
effectiveness of the street
materials picked up by the street sweeping
X
X
X
X
X
Street Superintendant
sweeping program and
equipment and presented in an annual
adjust accordingly
report,
8
Review of municipality owned
Conduct annual review of the industrial
or operated regulated industric
activities with a Phase 1 NPDES
activities
stormwater permit owned and operated by
the permittee. Review the following
aspects: the Stormwater Pollution
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater & Land
Prevention Plan where one is'required, th
Development Engineer
timeliness of any monitoring reports
required by the Phase 1 permit, and the
results of inspections and subsequent
follow-up actions at the facilities.

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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
REC E�VED North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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' Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
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Q .� UJ Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
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STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION
NPDES Stormwater Permit
Facility Name: City of Monroe
NPDES Permit Number: NCS000482
Facility Location: City of Monroe
Type of Activity: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
Receiving Stream: Richardson Creek, Stewarts Creek, Bearskin Creek, Horespen Branch,
Camp Branch, Dry Fork, East Fork, Lick Branch, Stumplick Branch
River Basin: Yadkin River Basin
Stream Classification: C, WS-IV, CA, WS-I1I (Richardson Creek-Impaired)IC fjEp r. 0'C
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Proposed Permit Requirements: See attached draft permit 000RES:. L. "St
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Compliance Schedule: See Part V, Section A of the attached draft permit.
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Basis for Monitoring: Not applicable
Basis for Other Requirements: Not applicable .jai 3 1 2Qi7:
Response Requested by (Date): June 24, 2005 r
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Form WUEC
Narrative Application Supplement: Stormwater Management Program Report
Recommendation: Based on the documents reviewed, the application information submitted on April 5, 2004, is
sufficient to issue an Individual Stormwater Permit.
Prepared by (Signature) Date
Stormwater and General Permits Supervisor DateT�1�
Concurrence by Regional Office Date G Z
Water Quality Supervisor
Date
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Regional Office Staff Comments

F W A rF Michael F. Easley, Governor
� RpG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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� Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
>_ Division of Water Quality
Q Coleen 11. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
STAFF REVIEW AND EVALUATION
NPDES Stormwater Permit
Facility Name.
NPDES Permit Number:
Facility Location:
Type of Activity:
Receiving Stream:
River Basin:
Stream Classification:
Proposed Permit Requirements;
Compliance Schedule:
Basis for Monitoring:
Basis for Other Requirements:
Response Requested by (Date):
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
City of Monroe
NCS000482
City of Monroe
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
Richardson Creek, Stewarts Creek, Bearskin Creek, Horespen Branch,
Camp Branch, Dry Fork, East Fork, Lick Branch, Stumplick Branch
Yadkin River Basin
C, WS-IV, CA, WS-III (Richardson Creek -Impaired)!(: ri7,
p'ln Vr
See attached draft permit
See fart V, Section A of the attached draft permit
Not applicable
Not applicable
June 24, 2005
NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Form
Narrative Application Supplement: Stormwater Management Program Report
Recommendation: Based on the documents reviewed, the application information submitted on April 5, 2004, is
sufficient to issue an Individual Stormwater Permit.
Prepared by (Signature) Date
Stormwater and General Permits Supervisor Date
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Concurrence by Regional Office ' �� . Date `'
Water Quality Supervisor
Date
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Ir., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins. Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
May 27, 2005
Judy L. Davis, Mayor
300 West Crowell Street
P.O. Box 69
Monroe, North Carolina 28111
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000442
Additional Information Request
Dear Ms. Davis:
After a review of your permit application materials, I found that with changes to Stormwater
Management Plan identified herein, there is sufficient content to continue with the review and drafting of
your permit.
The City of Monroe will need to develop a citizens' group(s) for input on stor nwater issues
and the stormwater program.
The City of Monroe will need to establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to
report illicit discharges.
If the City of Monroe owns or operates any industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater
permit the town will need to conduct annual review of those activities.
Enclosed for your review and comment is a preliminary draft Phase II NPDES Stormwater Permit
for the City of Monroe. We believe that this draft permit will provide your community with the flexibility
vital for your community, while at the same time safeguarding and protecting our natural environment for
future generations of North Carolinians.
Please provide the additional information requested and your comments on the preliminary draft
permit by Friday, June 24, 2005. We would like to incorporate as many revisions as possible before the
public notice. You will also have an opportunity to submit comments during the public comment period.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggested revisions about the preliminary draft permit don't
hesitate to contact me at [phone], ext. 545.
Sincerely,
Mike Randall
Environmental Engineer
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit
DWQ Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone]
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO. NCS000482
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMI
In compliance with the regulations promulgated and adopts
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal
amended,
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater fro
located:
within the
SYSTEM
Control Act, as
cipal separate storm sewer system
to receiving waters, Richardson Creek, Stewarts Creek, Bearskin Creek, Horespen Branch, Camp
Branch, Dry Fork, East Fork, Lick�04ficli,, and Stumplick Branch, within the Yadkin River Basin
in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII hereof.
This permit shall become effective Month Day, Year.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on Month Day, Year.
Signed this day Month Day, Year,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By -the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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 PART) IC . TIO
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SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION All NI]=EL► MTNATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOEFCO € OLS
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SIT RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G: POLLUTION PRE TO AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATION. S
PART III PROGRAM ASSESrSMENT
PART IV REPORTING ANDIRECORD 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
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
1. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the City of Monroe is authorized to discharge stormwater from the municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters, Richardson Creek, Stewarts
Creek, Bearskin Creek, Horespen Branch, Camp Branch, Dry Fork, East Fork, Lick
Branch, and Stumplick Branch, within the Yadkin River Basin. Such discharge will be
controlled, limited and monitored in accordance with the per-miffee's Comprehensive
Stormwater Management Program Report, herein referreAt"oKas the Stormwater Plan. The
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m Storwater Plan includes components of the permittee'ss Pha9&11, unicipal NPDES
m Stormwater Permit Application, NPDES Storwate ermit A plication Comprehensive
Stormwater Management Program Report and any approved modifications.
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2. All discharges authorized herein shall be adequately managed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. Any otherFp�omtPso ru ce discharge to surface waters
of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered
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by another permit, authorization?gr approval.
This permit does not relieve the peifiriittee7f 6m responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, staLe�, or local Idw, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree. �� .t►
4. This permit covers activitiesassociated 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 PIan. 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
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PERMIT NO. NCS00048.2
quality, and to satisfy the applicable water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act.
Implementation of best management practices consistent with the provisions of the
Stormwater Management Plan'constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing
pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. Successive iterations of the Stormwater
Management Plan and other components of this permit will be driven by the objective of
assuring that discharges do not cause or contribute to the violation of water quality
standards, through the expansion and tailoring of management measures within the scope
of the Stormwater Management Plan.
8. The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In
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addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized Niough the MS4 of the
permittee if such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, another NP-DES discharge permit including
discharges of process and non-proc7/VV
w e aterA,,'�and stormwater associated
with industrial activity; or
(b) Determined to be incidental noiNtomiW er flows that do not significantly impact
water quality and may include:
• water line flushing;"'
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted streaAbws;
• 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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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: h
I. The permittee will develop and maintain adequate 1 gall r eclfi m66 uch as regulations,
ordinances, policies and procedures to implement ali�:r sions of the Stormwater Plan.
The permittee will keep the Division advised of thetof development of appropriate
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ordinances and legal authorities and will pursue these_ authorities in accordance with the
schedule outlined in the Stormwater Plan.
2. The pennittee's Stormwater Plan will b�`e�i
discharge of pollutants from theNS4ta's nplemerit d and managed such that the
redu edlto the maximum extent practicable. It is
anticipated that in order to mee thi 3provision, implementation of the Stormwater Plan
will occur with emphasis givetb ptio_r�ty areas and to management measures and
programs that are most effec ve and effic ent at varying stages of the plan's
implementation. *,-
3. The permittee will implementthe 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.
b. 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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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 Divisio otice=that thmi e�perttee is subject
to a TMDL, the permittee shall establish a GAA
TMDL WateiaQuality Recovery
Program and shall identify the locations of a�ll'Crrently known MS4 outfalls
within its jurisdictional area with the potential ofidi'scharging the pollutant(s) of
concern: to the impaired segments, to did, b Lanes, and to segments and
tributaries within the watershed corn nbuting two=the impaired segments. The
permittee shall also develop a schedule t discover and locate all other MS4
outfalls within its jurisdictional ea tb im y be discharging the pollutant(s) of
concern: to the impaired: streams egments, to their tributaries, and to segments and
tributaries within the watershed conf ibuting to the impaired segments.
(b) Within two years after receiving the Division's notice that the permittee is subject
to a TMDL, the peAttee 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 polIutant(s) of concern, the schedule for
discovering and locating currently unknown MS4 outfalls with the potential of
discharging the pollutant(s) of concern, and the monitoring plan, (all as required
in (a) and (b) above, and all part of the TMDL Water Quality Recovery Program)
in the first Stormwater Management Plan annual report due no earlier than two
years after the Division's initial notification of the applicability of a TMDL.
(d) The next and each subsequent Stormwater Management Plan annual report shall
include an assessment of the available data for each pollutant of concern, and an
assessment of the effectiveness of the BMPs employed, to determine what, if any,
additional BMP measures may be necessary to return the impaired segments to
compliance with state water quality standards. The permittee shall implement
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
appropriate BMPs to control the pollutant(s) of concern to the maximum extent
practicable. Implementation of the appropriate best management practices
constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing pollutants to the maximum
extent practicable.
(e) Following any review and comment by the Division on the TMDL Water Quality
Recovery Program, the permittee shall incorporate any necessary changes into the
program. The permittee shall incorporate the revised TMDL Water Quality
Recovery Program into the Stormwater Management Plan.
The permittee can identify the impaired stream segments iii thel S4&risdictional area
by referencing the 2004_ Integrated 305(b) and 303(d)`R port (6r current version),
available on the website of the Division of Water Quality -Modeling and TMDL Unit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce -
pollution.
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for significant minority and disadvantaged
communities.
(b) Informational Web Site
Develop and maintain internet web site.
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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
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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
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material dissemination
a broad public audience. Possibilities
include, but are not limited to utility
mailouts and at special events.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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 ithe objectives of the Public
Involvement and Participation Program and shall notifyjtheDtvision prior to modification of
any goals.
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ConducTat leaTt one public meeting to
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and comment on the
allow tthe public an opportunity to review
and commenf on the Stormwater Plan.
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Organize and implement a volunteer
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community
stormwater related program designed to
involvement program
promote ongoing citizen participation.
(d) Establish a Citizens'
Develop a citizens' group(s) for input on
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stormwater issues and the stonnwater
program.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000481.)
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 thee S,,4`. The permittee may
require specific controls for a category of discharges;aor prohibit that discharge
completely, if one or more of these categories of sources are identified as a
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(d) Develop a storm sewer system matshowing all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
(e) Inform employees, busi es, andthe general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and imp�er d sal of waste.
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The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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assessment and evaluation.
(b) Establish and maintain
Establish and maintain adequate legal
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appropriate Iegal
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
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System Base Map
stormwater drainage system components.
At a minimum, mapping components
includes outfalls, drainage areas, and
receiving streams.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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Implement an inspection program to
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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 priorit
basis per approved Illicit Discharge
Program.
(e) Conduct employee
Conduct training for mumczpalataff on
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detecting and reporting illicit
(f) Provide public
Inform public em�ployeesfbusinesses, and
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education
the generaiubli hazards associated
with illega)di harges and improper
dispossa3 of w
(g) Establish a public
Establish am!'publicize a reporting
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reporting inechanism
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discharges.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one
or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development.
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sancti
for construction site operators to implemeT
control practices, review of site plans whit
potential water quality impacts, and procec
enforcement of control measures.
(c) Establish requirements for constructic
discarded building materials, cone e
sanitary waste at the conWuctionrsite
quality. ,'"
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�Verosion and sediment
atesiconsideration of
to inspection and
p re ators to control waste such as
Washout, chemicals, litter, and
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following BMPs to meet the objectives of the
,and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any
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Develop a regulatory mechanism and
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implement a program requiring erosion
regulatory mechanism
and sediment controls at construction sites
for erosion and
and providing for sanctions to ensure
sediment control
compliance.
(b) Develop requirements
Require construction site operators to
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implement erosion and sediment control
operators
BMPs and to control construction site
wastes that may cause adverse water
quality impacts.
(c) Provide educational
New materials may be developed by the
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and training materials
permittee, or the permittee may use
for construction site
materials adopted from other programs
operators
and adapted to the permittee's
construction runoff controls program.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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Review construction plans and establish
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procedures that incorporate water quality
considerations in construction site plan
reviews.
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Establish procedures for receipt and
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information procedures
consideration of erosion and
sedimentation information submitted bye
the public. Publicize the procure 4d
contact information. The procedures mu
lead directly to a site inspection or other
timely follow-up action:
(f) Establish inspection
Establish procedures for site inspect4on
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requirements. The pr cedures�should
include prioritizing areas o inspections
based onf�cal'eria.
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authorities of observed erosion and s1fdimentat�on problems. The permittee may implement a
plan promoting the existence of thMCDENR, Division of Land Resources "Stop Mud" hotline
to meet the requirements of this pa graph
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
SECTION F: 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 operationandtrnaintenance of BMPs.
(c) Ensure controls are in place to minimize w
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enforce a program to address stormwater
Management Program
runoifro 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
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which. include BMPs
include a combination of structural and/or
appropriate for the
non-structural BMPs. Provide a
MS4
mechanism to require long-term operation
and maintenance of structural BMPs.
Require annual inspection reports of
permitted structural BMPs performed by a
ualified rofessional.
(c) Establish a program to
Control the sources of fecal coliform to
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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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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 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-I — WS-1V 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 W2%Z�
tSulWatershed
program. Ir
(b) Model Practices. For those areas within theju4sdictional area of the permittee
that are not subject to the post -construction -storm ter management provisions of
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another existing state stormwater managerne iPprogram, the permittee's Post -
construction Stormwater Manage men Pr6gr rn!must equal or exceed the
stormwater management and wate quality Dirf3tection provided by the following
model practices.
(i) The permittee may: -issue al I stormwater management permit to a
development o red evelo>pment project as either a low density project or a
high densitylpprrOject. ,
�i A project rna Abe} ermitted as a low density project if it meets the
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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 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume
drawdown time must be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
120 hours;
(B) Al I structural stormwater treatment systems must be designed to
achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids;
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(C) Stormwater management measures must comply with the General
Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed 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 rid implement
W.
comprehensive watershed protection plans t at�may be used to meet part, or all, of
the requirements for post -construction stormwat44'eranagement.
(d) A regulated entity may develop its own chomp ehensive watershed plan, may use
the model ordinance developed by the Commission, may design its own post -
construction practices based onfthe Diversion's guidance and engineering standards
for best management practi es, rsay incorporate the post -construction model
practices to satisfy, in wholecor�in art, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater manaement'
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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 Mterhe objec ives of the Pollution
Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program and shall �n t fy the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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(a) Develop an operation
Develop art operation andaintenance
'e
X
X
X
X
X
and maintenance
program thanha th ultimate goal of
program
preventingareducing pollutant runoff
from munici alga erations.
(b) Inspection and
evaluation of facilities,
Develop an in,,��'"'entory of all facilities and
opefations oC�ned and operated by the
X
X
X
X
X
operations, and the
permitte�th 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
accom lishment of corrective actions.
(c) Conduct staff training
Conduct staff training specific for
X
X
X
X
X
pollution prevention and good
housekeeping rocedures.
(d) Review of municipality
Conduct annual review of the industrial
X
X
X
X
X
owned or operated
activities with a Phase I NPDES
regulated industrial
stormwater pennit owned and operated by
activities
the permittee. Review the following
aspects: the Store water Pollution
Prevention Plan where one is required,
the timeliness of any monitoring reports
required by the Phase 1 permit, and the
results of inspections and subsequent
follow-up actions at the facilities.
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PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
1. 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. Documentatio% ilrbc kept on -file by the
permittee for a period of five years and made avai
representative immediately upon request.
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be reviewed
on an annual basis. The permittee will submit a rel
information to the Division on an annual basisor
[date] of each year and cover the previous year's ac
k
reporting will include appropriate informationdo a
and results of the permittee's Stormwa er Planfanc
following components:_
his authorized
anti updaatted as necessary, but at least
brt of�this'evaluation and monitoring
its nfoXation will be submitted by
tiv�it e from [date]. The permittee's
purately describe the progress, status,
will include, but is not limited to, the
(a) The permittee will give a deta l6d�description of the status of implementation of
the Stormwater Plan. This will include information on development and
implementation of allicomponents of the Stormwater Plan for the past year and
schedules and plansf6fStHe 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,
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project assessments, inspections, enforcement actions, continued inventory and
review of the storm sewer system, education, training and results of the illicit
discharge detection and elimination program.
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 ermiktee will provide
certification in writing (in accordance with Part IV, Parag �ph 2-) to the Director that the
changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall be�c nstrued to limit the
4°°`'��"�'.
Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions forY ationstofYthis permit.
4. The Division may request additional reporting inforKmatioia�as necessary to assess the
and results of the ermittee's Stormwa e `Plan
progress P I4 ....� .�
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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`slall be submitted to the
following address:
Department of Environment a
Division of Watei
Stormwater Perrrli
1617 Mail Sery c
Ralei Ph!North(CaroIirf&27699-1617
(b) All applications, reports 1d inf ation 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 b a principal executive officer or
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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."
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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
4. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central o ce,6r the9'appropriate regional office any
noncompliance that may constitute an am inenthlhreat to health or the environment. Any
information shall be provided o ally witliiin�2�r4 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 shag contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
the period of noncompliane�ncluding 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.
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PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is groundsfdr enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or
coverage upon renewal application.
(a) The permittee shall comply with standards
Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act forv'
provided in the regulations that establish tl
the permit has not yet been modifieclfto�inc
(b) The Clean Water Act
1 of permit
itions established under
5tants within the time
lards or prohibitions, even if
the requirement.
ny person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty 662to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by
Section 309(d) of the Ac `aMrIfthe�Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
(28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31
U.S.C. V, note) (currently4$27,500 per day for each violation). Any person
who negligently violles,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 $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 143-215.6A]
(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 $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 II violations
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
2.
3.
4.
5.
b.
are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461
note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701
note) (currently $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class fI penalty not to exceed
$137,500).
Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize 6f event any discharge in
violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood o adversely tfecting human
health or the environment. ,,,
Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to elic,ve tyd &rmittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncomp lance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,
143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-21�5.6C �►Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible�fbr consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for e(ifective'Compliance may be temporarily suspended.
Oil and Hazardous Su
Nothing in this permit shall�bt 6 onstrued 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.
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.
Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,
shall not be affected thereby.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482 .
7.
8.
9.
10.
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.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or meths
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fin(
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than tw:
conviction of a person is for a violation cc
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 yq
Penalties for Falsification
NStampers7'with, or knowingly
ed fdbe maintained under this
more than $10,000 per
Jer violation, or by both. If a
irst conviction of such person
$20,000 per day of violation,
The Clean Water Act provides that anyerson who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in anvecord or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, uponQ n`�vict on, 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.
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.
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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 actibngthat4it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
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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 diluted by any other
waste stream, body of water, or substance. When specifi2N erein, monitoring points
established in this permit shall not be changed without notifieation tofand approval of the
Director. ¢ Y
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 moni ored discharges.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCOSU43-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations ub.l�is- pursuant to Section 304 (g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported
down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
4. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized
representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the
discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
(a) Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located
or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
(b) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this permit;
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. . , PERMIT NO. NCS000482
(c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;
and
(d) Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit
compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or
parameters at any location.
S. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under GS °`43-215 �3(a)(2) or Section
308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports rep ared in c b nce with the terms of
p prepared
this permit shall be available for public inspection �a,offices of the Division of Water
Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall no bye considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any, c it re'poay result in the imposition of
criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143 2�1 SBor in Section 309 of the Federal
Act. /P
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
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. a].
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482'
2.
3.
S
5
PART VIII DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
Best Management Practice BMP
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of poIluti
BMPs can be structural or non-structural and may take')the
physical structure or planning (see non-structural B P)
Built -upon Area
That portion of a development project that is
impervious surface including, but not limiter`
such as roads, parking lots, and paths; andrre
"Built -upon area" does not include a wooder
pool, or pervious or partially pervious pavartl
material absorbs water or allows *R er�to of
Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Poilutidri'C6
amended, 33 U S C 1251, et. seq.
Common Plan of Development
:ering surface waters.
of a arocess, activity,
:ov�e by :impervious or partially
t�fbui� ings; pavement and gravel areas
reation facilities such as tennis courts.
si'dt�ted deck, the water area of a swimming
material to the extent that the paving
trate through the paving material.
1 Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
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 Iimited 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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000482
6. Department
7.
8.
9.
10
12
13
14.
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
Division (DWQ)
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuingauthority.
EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Man aaementSCoini6ission.
Grab Sample
An individual sample col
analyzed or qualitatively
discharge.
Hazardous Substance
sly. Grab samples that will be directly
taken within the first 30 minutes of
Any substance designated in 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water
Act.
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.
Industrial Activity
For the purposes of this permit, industrial activities shall mean all industrial activities as
defined in 40 CFR 122.26.
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
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jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other
wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood
control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an
authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management
agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that discharges to
waters of the United States or waters of the State.
ii. Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
ill. Which is not a combined sewer; and
iv. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Worlts1:(POTW) as defined in 40
CFR 122.2
15. Non-stormwater Discharge Categories
The following are categories of non-storniw. ateF discharges that the permittee must
address if it identifies them as significant'conttabutors of pollutants to the storm sewer
system: water line flushing, ]ah scape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising
groundwater, uncontaminated grouhdWateiiiifiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR
35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped�,".groundwater, discharges from potable water
sources, foundation drains,dr conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water
from crawl space pumps, footing drfns, lawn watering, individual residential car
washing, flows from ripariannfidbitats 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 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. Outfall
The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See
also point source discharge of stormwater.
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18. Permittee
19.
20.
21
22.
23.
The owner or operator issued this permit.
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. A 16P
Redevelopment
Means any rebuilding activity unless that rebuildin
1. Results in no net increase in built -upon a
m 2. Provides equal or greater storwater'bontrc
Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which res
following rainfall or as a res
Cl
0
the previous development.
and which occurs immediately
A TMDL is a calculation of'thc 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.
Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
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THE CITY OF MONROE
Jl?RRY COX, CITY MANAGER
P.O. BOX 69
MONROE, NC 28111-0069
Jerry Cox:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
11/6/2002
Subject: NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program
2000 U.S. Census - Notification of Coverage
In 1990 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Phase I Stormwater program was promulgated under the
Clean Water Act. Phase I relies on National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage to
address stormwater runoff from: (1) "medium" and "large" municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) generally
serving populations of 100,000 or greater, (2) construction activity disturbing 5 acres of land or greater, and (3) ten
categories of industrial activity. The NPDES Stormwater Phase 1I Final Rule was promulgated in December 1999 and is
the next step in EPA's effort to preserve, protect, and improve the Nation's water resources from polluted stormwater
runoff. The Phase II program expands the Phase I program by requiring additional operators of MS4s in urbanized areas
and operators of small construction sites, through the use of NPDES permits, to implement programs and practices to
control stormwater runoff. Phase II is intended to further reduce adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic habitat by
instituting the use of controls on the unregulated sources of storm water discharges that have the greatest likelihood of
causing continued environmental degradation.
The NPDES Stormwater Phase II Final Rule requires nationwide coverage of all operators of small MS4s that are
located within the boundaries of a Bureau of the Census defined "urbanized area" based on the latest decennial Census.
The Bureau of Census has recently released data detailing the 2000 Census urbanized areas and using GIS data files
produced by the Bureau of Census, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff has
compiled a list of municipalities and counties that we believe fall in whole or in part within one or more of the seventeen
census -designated urbanized areas in North Carolina.
We are writing to you to notify you that the City of Monroe has been identified as being located within a census
designated urbanized area. As a regulated community, you are required to develop a stormwater management program
and apply for stormwater permit coverage, if you own and operate a small MS4 or file a certification that the City of
Monroe does not own or operate a small MS4. The deadline for submitting your application package or non -ownership
certification is 18 months from the date of this letter. Application and certification documents, as well as additional
information on the NPDES stormwater program, are available for download at our web site . Our web address is
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/stormwater.htm1. If you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact me
(919-733-5083, ext.525) or Darren England (919-733-5083, ext. 545)
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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