CATAWBA_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20050907

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H• Sullins
Director
August 16, 2010
Thomas Hogg
City of Claremont
3301 E Main St.
Claremont, NC 28610
SUBJECT: Delinquent Annual Fees
Permit Number NCS000503
City of Claremont SW
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Hogg;
Dee Freeman
Secretary
AUG 19 2010
All NPDES permittees must pay an Annual Compliance Monitoring Fee. This requirement is documented in
your current permit in Part V (*or, in the case of Mining Activities, Part VI), As of the date of this letter,
fees for your facility have not been paid. The total amount presently owed is $1,720.00. Please return
your payment to the address listed below by September 16, 2010.
In addition, please be advised that failure to pay the annual fee is grounds for revocation of your permit, as
documented at 15A NCAC 2H•0105 (b)(4). This letter serves as notice that the Division will refer
uncollected fees to the North Carolina Attorney General's Office for collection through the courts unless
payment in the amount of 1 7�20.0�0 is received by September 16, 2010. Further enforcement action
[ including the revocation of the permit, imposition of civil penalties, and notification of the county health
department] may also occur if the fees remain unpaid.
Make checks payable to NC DENR, include the permit number on the check, and send the fee payment to:
Fran McPherson
Annual Administering & Compliance Fee Coordinator
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Additionally, the Division has audited its file regarding industrial stormwater operations and general
permits covering activities like those undertaken at your facility. During our file review it was
determined that your current permit NCS000503 expires on October 1, 2010.
Discharge of stormwater without a permit from the Division constitutes a violation of North Carolina
General Statute (NCGS) § 143-215.1 [ Control of sources of water pollution; permits required].
The enforcement options available to the Division for violations of § 143-215.1 are found at NCGS 143-
215.6 A, 8, and C, and include civil penalties, criminal penalties, and 1 or injunctive relief. The civil
penalties for violations such as these may be as high as $25,000.00 per day per violation,
Please take whatever steps are nec s a to avoid unpermitted stormwater disgharcies from your propgrty.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NordlCai-o na
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] www.ncwaterquality.org
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• Seek Permit Renewal - Complete the enclosed Renewal Form and return it to Bradley Bennett at
the address indicated on the Form within 10 days of receipt of this notice.
OR
• Seek Permit Rescission - Submit a response letter documenting the date that your facility closed
or ceased discharging stormwater. The letter should also document that you have no plan to
discharge stormwater at the site in the future.
Should you have any questions on this matter, contact me at [phone] or Niki Maher at (919) 807-
6367,
Sincerely,
John Hennessy
Nonpoint Source Assistance & Compliance
Oversight Unit Supervisor
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DWQ Moorseville Regional Office Surface Water Protection
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural R AWJVILL' .'44 ,- OFF,(*
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor WilliamiG. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W.-.'Klimek,
September 12, 2005
Doris Bumgarner, City Manager
P.O. Box 446
3288 E. Main Street
Claremont, NC 28610
Dear Ms. Bumgarner;
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000503
City of Claremont, Catawba County
In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit submitted on June
7, 2004, 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).
In response to the City of Claremont's comment that Section C.2.c - Organize a volunteer
community involvement program, "seems a bit redundant considering the other three BMPs listed
all require some form of public participation and/or involvement. The Citizen's Group would
obviously be voluntary and would require "ongoing citizen participation" as required in C.2.c."
DWQ does not consider the BMPs redundant. Conducting a public meeting to allow the public an
opportunity to review and comment on the Stormwater Plan, organizing and implement a
volunteer stornmwater related program designed to promote ongoing citizen participation and
developing a citizens' group for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program are each
important elements in establishing a Public Involvement and Participation that provides
oppoltunitic Ll the Public, Includin ajo, econo,ilic and ei V11 ullitr 6-r0iip-s7 tv NaiiiciPMU ii1
program development and implementation.
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 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
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone]ntemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us NoorthCarolifina
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If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mike Randall at
telephone number 919/733-5083 ext. 545.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Mike Mitchell, EPA [legion 1V
Central Files
5tormwater and General Permit Unit Files
DWQ Mooresville Regional Office

STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO. NCS000503
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 Claremont
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system
located:
within the City of Claremont Jurisdictional Area
Catawba County
to receiving waters, Long Creek, McLin Creek, and Mull Creek, within the Catawba River basin
in accordance with the discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I,11, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII hereof.
This permit shall become effective October I _ 2005_
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 1, 2010.
Signed this day September 12, 2005.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PERMIT NO. NCS000503
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 C:OND 11ONS
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. NCS000503
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the City of Claremont is authorized to discharge stormwater from the
municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters, Long Creek, McLin
Creek, and Mull Creek, within the Catawba River 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 H Municipal NPDES
Stormwater Permit Application, NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Comprehensive
Stormwater Management Program Report and any approved modifications.
A11 disr_.hnrgm anthori?ed herein shall he 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
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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.
S. 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.
b. 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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
Implementation of best management practices consistent with the provisions of the
Stormwater Management Plan constitutes compliance with the standard of reducing
pollutants to uhFe m1axiMt4111 extent prdctil;dUX. 3UCCeSS1Ve Iterations oI the mormwater
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 Iine 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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
i. Objectives for Public �aucaiion and vuireacn
(a) Distribute educational materials to the community.
(b) Conduct public outreach activities.
(c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stormwater pollution.
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater
pollution.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee. shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Education and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
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communities.
(b) Informational Web Site
Develop and maintain inter -net 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
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Distribute written educational material to
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a broad public audience. Possibilities
include, but are not limited to utility
mailouts and at special events.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
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(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 notifv the Division nrinr to modifcntion of
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
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. BNWs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge
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(c) Develop a Storm Sewer
Identify outfall locations and map
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stormwater drainage system components.
At a minimum, mapping components
includes outfalls, drainage areas, and
receiving streams.
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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 per approved Illicit Discharge
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(e) Conduct employee Conduct training for municipal staff on
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cross -training detecting and reporting illicit discharges.
(f) Provide public Inform public employees, businesses, and
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education the general public of hazards associated
with illegal discharges and improper
disposal of waste.
(g) Establish a public Establish and publicize a reporting
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reporting mechanism mechanism for the public to report illicit
discharges.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one
or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development.
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements
for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment
control practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of
potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures.
(c) Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and
sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water
quality.
2. BNWs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure.
The NCDENR Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effective
meets the requirements of the Construction Site Runoff Controls by permitting and controlling
development activities disturbing one or more acres of land surface and those activities less than
one Acre that are nart of a larger common nlan of develonment- This nrogram is, aiithori7.ed under
the Sediment pollution Control Act of 1973 and Chapter 4. of Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code. This program includes 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.
NCDENR Division of Water Quality NPDES general permit for construction activities
(NCG010000), specifically Par I, Section A, Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, and 6, effectively meets the
above requirements. The NCG010000 permit establishes 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
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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.
The permittee may pursue local government implementation of the Erosion and Sediment
Control Program by requesting a "minor modification" to the permit.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
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(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 shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Post -
Construction Stormwater Management Program.
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(b) Establish strategies
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health department.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
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-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
fnllnwinv rrite.Hn-
(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.
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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;
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PERMLT NO. NCS000503
(B) All structural stormwater treatment systems must be designed to
achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids;
(C) otorimwater m,anagerneni measures !Must comply with the GJenerai
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 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 past -construction
stormwater management.
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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 meet the objectives of the
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program and shall notify the Division prior
to modification of any goals.
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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. 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 and monitoring
information to the Division on an annual basis. This information- will be submitted by
December 1 of each year and cover the previous year's activities from October 1 through
September 30. 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.
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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 11gnt of the Stui inwatef 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
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The Director may notify the permittee when the Stormwater Plan does not meet one or.
more of the requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee will
submit a plan and time schedule to the Director for modifying the Stormwater Plan to
meet the requirements. The Director may approve the corrective action plan, approve a
plan with modifications, or reject the proposed plan. The permittee will provide
certification in writing (in accordance with Part IV, Paragraph 2) to the Director that the
changes have been made. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the
Director's ability to conduct enforcement actions for violations of this permit.
4. The Division may request additional reporting information as necessary to assess the
progress and results of the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
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
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(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.
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(c) Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) or 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. 1 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 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.
S. 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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PERMIT NO. NCS000503
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
i. Duty to Co:::pl,�
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit
coverage upon renewal application.
(a) The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under
Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time
provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if
the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by
Section 309(d)'of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
(28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31
U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $27,500 per day for each violation). Any person
who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of
$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year,
or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for
not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $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 E violations
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are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461
note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701
note) (currently $I1,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed
$137,500).
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing'in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,
143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 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.
S. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property
or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or
regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,
shall not be affected thereby.
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7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to
determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director
upon request, copies of records required by this permit.
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,
renresentation_ or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
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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.
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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 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.
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SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
I. 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
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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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(c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;
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(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.
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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.
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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 214.0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
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See Clean Water Act.
2, Best Manaeement 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 BMW).
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
fans contracts permit application, zoning request or computer design) yr "h "Sieal
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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.
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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 Activit
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
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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;
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
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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
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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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1S. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
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.
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Re: Catawba County Phase II Stormwater Permit Application
Dear Mr. Randall:
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Catawba County submitted a Jtormwaier iNon-vwnersnlptivon-operation Certification norm in
February 2003 advising the Division of Water Quality that the County does not own or operate
any MS4's. By means of this letter, I am informing you that we are re-evaluating that response
using the guidelines set forth in your letter received on August I, 2005 and the information being
discussed by the Stormwater Implementation Group meetings held monthly at the School of
Government in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Once a thorough and complete set of guidelines
have been approved by yourself and DWQ staff, Catawba County will re -submit a Phase 11
application if necessary.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
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J. Thomas Lundy
County Manager
"Keeping the Spirit Alive Since 18421 "

DEVELOPMENT OF POST -CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
IN CATAWBA COUNTY
Final Report
Submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
June 2005
Prepared by
Western Piedmont Council of Governments
PO Box 9026
Hickory, NC 28603

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 1
PROJECTELEMENTS.................................................................................................................. 2
Element 1: Identify key post -construction topics to be
addressed during meetings................................................................................. 2
Element 2: Collect and analyze building permit data for
CatawbaCounty.................................................................................................4
Element 3: Explore and discuss key post -construction topics,
develop recommendations..................................................................................4
Stormwater Committee Meetings............................................................................... 4
Committee Recommendations.................................................................................... 5
Element 4: Develop post -construction and septic tank
maintenance education tools............................................................................... 6
UNANTICIPATED EVENTS AFFECTING THE PROJECT....................................................... 7
FUTURESTEPS............................................................................................................................. 7
APPENDICES................................................................................................................................. 8

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INTRODUCTION
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iVGW C'GUGlill Slo1I11Wiittrl- Ie Uli1L1U11S, CUIIliIlVIlly ii;1GITCU to as t[1G t"]]a5e li Mules, Will require
many medium-sized local governments to obtain NPDES permits for their respective municipal
separate storm sewer systems. In North Carolina an estimated 150 local governments will be
affected by these new rules. Local governments that were part of an Urbanized Area in I990, as
defined by the US Census Bureau, were required to submit permit applications to the state no
later than March 2003. Other local governments will be brought into the Phase 11 program on
different dates in the future depending on their respective designation status.
As a condition of obtaining a permit, local governments affected by the Phase II Rules must
address six criteria in developing and implementing a stormwater management plan:
+ Public education;
• Public participation and outreach;
• Illicit discharge detection and elimination;
• Construction site runoff controls;
• Post -construction runoff controls; and
• Pollution prevention/good housekeeping.
Of these six minimum measures, meeting the post -construction runoff control requirement will
arguably be the most demanding for local governments because new ordinances and policies will
need to be developed. Several of the key requirements of this minimum measure are listed
below.
• Phase II local governments must develop, implement and adopt by ordinance a post -
construction stormwater management program for all new development and redevelopment.
• Projects identified as low and 'nigh density must meet specific density requirements as
identified in local ordinances.
+ New built -upon area must be located a minimum of 30 feet from existing intermittent and
perennial streams.
Deed restrictions and protective covenants must be recorded to ensure that development
activities maintain the development consistent with the approved project plans.
• An operation and maintenance program must be developed that ensures the adequate long-
term operation of structural best management practices (BMPs) required under the program.
• In coordination with the local county health department, a program must be developed that
controls, to the maximum extent practicable, the sources of fecal coliform bacteria.
Planning boundaries of two or more local governments fre lnently phut one annther- This is
particularly evident in counties such as Catawba County (Map 1) where municipal boundaries
frequently converge with one another. In situations such as this, adjacent local governments with
differing land use regulations can cause confusion for individuals with active development
projects in these areas. For example, in the absence of a coordinated plan, developers working
on parcels located on opposite sides of the street in some areas of the County could conceivably
be subject to different stormwater requirements. The development of a coordinated program
based on watershed, and not local government boundaries, could provide greater water quality
benefits. Stormwater planning and administration at the local level could be conducted more
efficiently and cost-effectively. Over time, other opportunities for coordinating stormwater
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management activities could be identified and implemented resulting in even greater water
quality benefits and efficiencies to local governments.
PROJECT ELEMENTS
This project consisted of four (4) key work elements listed below
Western Piedmont Council r)f Govemmews 2

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Table 1. Topics of interest identified by stormwater sUff representing Catawba County local
governments.
BMPS
4
Not covered
State BMP Manual not finalized until
July 1,20
BMP maintenance,
4-
March 31, 2005
Permitting
4
Sepc 29, 2004
Octe 21, 2(M
Pro earn administration
4
Sept, 29, 2004
Topic addressed ftom the DWQ
vroeram administration stand
March 31, 2005
Fee strucLure
3
Not covered
High & low density
3
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Element -I Collect and analvze building hermit data for Catawba County.

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