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MICHAEL TROLLINGER, MAYOR PRO TEM
REMONIA ENOCH. COUNCIL MEMBER
CARISSA GRAVES, COUNCIL MEMBER
THEODOREHOWARD, COUNCIL MEMBER
Orem `Leber
OFFICE OF THE TOWN
ADMINISTRATOR
DANIEL B. GERALD, MP A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
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Mike Randall
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality AU�oi�
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 - W
Subject: Town of Green Level — NPDES Phase 11 Program
Request for Waiver of NPDES Permit HNCS000437
CHARTERED IN 1990
Dear Mr. Randall:
The Town of Green Level has been a permitted NPDES Phase 11 municipality since 2005 when it was issued a
permit due to its proximity to the urbanized municipalities of the City of Burlington and the Town of Flaw River.
Despite its proximity to the City of Burlington and Town of Flaw River, the Town of Green Level is primarily a
rural community and is not a typical NPDES Permitted municipality.
With this, as well as the positive report from the Town's 2014 permit audit, the "Town of Green Level requests a
waiver from the NPDES Phase 11 Permit. As a condition of this waiver, and to remain in compliance with the Jordan
Nutrient Strategy Stage I Adaptive Management Program, the Town will maintain the following current Stormwater
Programs:
1. Public Education Program.
2. Post -Construction Runoff Ordinance and Program.
a. Including its Stormwater BMP Maintenance Program.
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance and Program.
4. Existing Development Retrofit Project Identification Program (for Jordan Lake).
5. Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer Protection Ordinance and Program.
We have also included the Town's most recent NPDES Phase 11 Annual Report that covers the period from
November 2012 through December 2013 and NCDENR's request for a waiver form.
If you have any questions or need any further information please don't hesitate to call
Sincerely,
Daniel Gerald, Town Administrator
cc: Rodney Gunn, Public Works Director
Josh Johnson, P.E. Alley, Williams, Carmen, and King, Inc.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
REQUEST FOR A WAIVER
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date Received
Site Visit Conducted
RO Comments Recd
Public Comments
Request Approved
This form is for use by Regulated Public Entities (RPE) to request a waiver from the requirement to
apply for a stormwater permit for a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) pursuant to 40 CFR
122.32 paragraph (e). The request for a waiver must one copy of a Narrative of The Stormwater
Management Program as described in Section III of this form.
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Name of Regulated Public Entity
Town of Green Level
Status (federal, state, public, or
other
Local Government
Type of Public Entity (city, town,
counprison, school etc.
Town
County(s)
Alamance
Jurisdictional Area in square miles
1.35
Population
2,102
II. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
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 knowin violations.
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Signature
Print Name
iel Gerald
Title
Town Administrator
Street Address
2510 Green Level Church Road
PO Box
P.O. Box 342, Mebane, NC 27302
City
Green Level
State
NC
Zip
27302
Telephone
[phone]
E-Mail
[e-mail]

NPDES RPE REQUEST FOR WAIVER
III. Narrative of The Stormwater Management Program
Attach one copy of a narrative describing the stormwater management program. The report must
be presented in the following order.
1. Population and Estimated Growth Rate
2. Jurisdictional Area
3. Describe Stormwater Conveyance System
4. Estimated Land Use
5. Identify the Receiving Streams
6. Identify TMDLs (if applicable)
7. Identify impaired streams, likely sources, and existing programs that address the impairment
(if applicable)
8. List any existing water quality programs
9. Identify and describe any partnerships and/or inter -local agreements
10. Describe any state programs
It. Identify any other entity that the regulated public entity relies on to implement or manage its
stormwater program.
12. Identify points of contacts
13. Describe the public education and outreach program
14. Describe the public involvement and participation program.
15. Describe the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.
16. Describe the post -construction stormwater program
Describe practices to inspect and maintain municipally -owned facilities
17. Describe practices to inspect and maintain structural stormwater control devices
18. Describe practices to reduce polluted stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets,
roads, and public parking lots, piped and vegetative conveyances, manholes, cleanouts, drop
inlets, and drainage structures.
19. Describe any training programs for municipal staff.
20. Describe spill response procedures for those at Municipally Owned and/or Operated Facilities
as well as those in the public right-of-way.
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Form SWU-264-103102

August 14th, 2014 Richard White Meeting Agenda
Capital Projects
1. Lawrence Slade Park
2. Sidewalk Projects
3. W. Lebanon Water and Sewer Improvements
4. Beth Schmidt Park Planted Berm and Buffer
Other Town Matters
1. Antioch Community Church Water and Sewer
2. Dale Phillips on Loop Road
3. Signal Improvements on Lebanon and Williamson
4. Unaccounted for Water
5. West End Fire Flow Test
6. Other Items

N PDES Phase 11 Stormwater
Annual Report
Town of Green Level
November 2012-December 1, 2013.
Prepared by:
Josh Johnson, P.E.
alley, williams, carmen & king, inc.
engineers and architects
740 chapel hill road - post office box 1179
Burlington, north carolina 27216-1179
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Report Outline
• Introduction
• NPDES Phase II.
o Minimum Control Measures.
• Public Education and Outreach.
■ Public Involvement and Participation.
■ Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.
■ Construction Site Runoff Controls.
■ Post Construction Stormwater Management.
■ Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping.
• Impaired Waters and TMDL Waters.
o Listing of Impaired Waters
■ Impairment Type.
■ Timeline for Improvements.
• Current Status.
• Jordan Lake Rules Compliance.
o Overview, Background, and implementation Schedule.
o Riparian Buffer Protection Program.
o New Development Program,
o Existing Development Stage 1 Programs.
o Future Existing Development Stage 2 Programs.
• Stormwater Funding.
• Future Issues.
• Program Contacts.
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Stormwater Annual Report
2012-2013

Town of Green Level Stormwater Annual Report
2012-2013
Introduction
On July 1, 2005, The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) began issuing Phase II stormwater permits to municipalities in North
Carolina under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES). At the time, the
NPDES Phase II Program was the latest stormwater program stemming from the Federal Clean Water
Act of 1972. Prior to the Phase II program, EPA and NC DENR had issued NPDES Phase I Stormwater
Permits to Cities larger than 100,000 persons. In North Carolina these cities were Raleigh, Charlotte,
Fayetteville, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston Salem. The Phase 11 Program included distribution of
Phase II permits to municipalities less than 100,000 residents and began with municipalities within
Municipal Spheres of Influence (MSI) that were greater than 50,000 citizens. The Burlington Corridor
represented a MSI of greater than 50,000 residents and each municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) was given a Phase II permit.
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The Phase II stormwater program was created with the intention of improving the quality of the nation's
waterways by reducing the quantity of pollutants that stormwater transports into stormwater systems
and discharges to surface water bodies. The permit require permittees at a minimum to develop,
implement, and enforce a stormwater program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the
municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to the maximum extent practicable. The stormwater
program is composed of the following six management measures:
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1. Public Education and Outreach
2. Public Involvement and Participation
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
4. Construction Site Runoff Controls
5. Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations
Each of these measures consists of required Best Management Practices (BMPs), measurable goals for
each BMP and an implementation schedule for the 5 year permit cycle. Additionally, the Town of Green
Level has a Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program and completes annual reporting about
the NPDES Phase II Program. Because the NPDES Program concentrates on water quality it has limited
provisions concerning water quantity and flooding controls.
In November 2011, after several months of discussion, NC DWQ issued a renewal of the Town's NPDES
Phase Il Permit. This renewed permit is similar to the original permit with a few additional requirements
included. A copy of the permit is available either through Josh Johnson, P.E. or through NC DEMLR.
This Report is intended to complete the Annual Report specifying the Town's progression in
implementing the NPDES Permit and Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. It is also intended
to give readers a comprehensive idea of the Town's full Stormwater Program including the Town's
Jordan Lake and Water Quantity Programs as well as the Town's current funding structure.
NPDES Phase 11 Minimum Control Measures
Each of the 6 Minimum Control Measures (MCM's) has a set of best management practices (BMP's) that
are intended to foster compliance with both the Town's Permit and CSWMP. These specific BMP's can
be found in both the Permit and the CSWMP but highlights and specific actions will be noted in the
report.
Public Education and Outreach
The Town operates a Public Education and Outreach program that is designed to educate the general
public about the need to improve water quality in stormwater. The general objectives are to distribute
education materials to the community and/or to conduct equivalent outreach activities about the
impacts of storm water discharges on surface waters and the steps the public can take to reduce
pollutants in stormwater runoff. These objectives have been further refined to target residents, school
children, local businesses (specifically gas station owners and landscaping companies) and industry
because these groups have the most impact on stormwater pollution prevention.
The education program targets total suspended solids (TSS and Sediment) and nutrient loading because
turbidity, sedimentation, and nutrients are the pollutants of concern in downstream waters.
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The Town partners with Stormwater Smart, an education and outreach organization hosted by the
Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC). Stormwater Smart is a cooperative group that is funded by
several Piedmont municipalities. It was created in 2005 to provide education and outreach for the new
MS4 Permittees (like Green Level) and concentrates on direct education of school children and
residents. The Stormwater Smart Outreach and Education Coordinator is Elizabeth Jernigan and a copy
of the Stormwater Smart's Annual Report is enclosed with this report or available at
http://www,stormwatersmart.org/pd­f/"Annual%2OReportsl2Ol2-2013 Annual Report Web.pdf and
provides a comprehensive outlook for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 period. Appendix A of the annual report
provides specific details of outreach efforts within the Town of Green Level. Elizabeth can be contacted
at [e-mail] or at [phone].
The Town has stormwater educational handouts available at Town Hall from Stormwater Smart but no
longer has a link to Stormwater Smart on its own website. A future improvement on the Town's part
could be to link to the Stormwater Smart website from the Town's website. The Town could also seek
outreach opportunities within Green Level that Stormwater Smart could take advantage of.
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Media Coverage
June 21, 2013
Media Coverage of Stream Watch
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(see AppendixG)
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Hawfields Middle School
March 13, 2013
Enviroscape (Bth grade)
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Hawfields Middle School
May 6, 2013
Enviroscape (6"'Gradej
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*Burlington, Mebane, Graham
Total
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Stormwater Smart Outreach Efforts in Alamance County
Public Participation and Involvement
The Town has a responsibility to solicit and consider public opinion on all matters, including stormwater
management. Many times this involvement is lacking but the Town is required to continue to solicit
public involvement. The Town of Green Level is currently in this situation. The Town originally involved
the public with a public hearing in 2005 and attempted to create a citizen's committee during the first
permit cycle but could not generate adequate interest. The Town has been receptive Lo any questions
from citizens, maintains a helpline (Town Hall at [phone] and has worked with Stormwater Smart
to educate the public but continues to struggle to establish effective Public Participation and
Involvement. The Town did not hold a Stormwater Public Meeting in calendar year of 2013 but will hold
one in the second quarter of 2014. This public meeting will seek input on the stormwater program and
will provide input to the Town as well as education to the citizens.
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2012-2013
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The Town of Green Level has a full Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program. The IDDE
Program is intended to reduce discharges to the stormwater system that are not entirely composed of
stormwater. There are a few permitted discharges and firefighting related discharges that are allowed.
An illicit discharge is typically dirt, soap, pet waste, litter, oil, fertilizer, pesticides, or raw sewage and
often times comes from "generating sites." Generating sites are points of pollution that continue over a
period and are recurring at regular or irregular intervals.
The backbone of the IDDE program is the IDDE Ordinance that the Town passed in 2007. The IDDE
ordinance provides permits specific discharges into the MS4 as legal, provides legal authority to restrict
illegal discharges, prohibits illicit connections, provides conditions for cleaning up and preventing
polluted spills, provides for right of entry into property to investigate prohibited activities, and provides
the Town with options for enforcing the Ordinance. The IDDE Ordinance is based on the NC DWQ's
Model Ordinance.
The second basis for the IDDE program is the Town's MS4 Map. The mapping program was completed in
the first permit cycle by GPS mapping and is now usable in a GIS format. The map includes the entire
MS4 system and provides for easy access to aid in the investigation of illicit discharges. The Town's MS4
if very rural in nature with very little curb and gutter or typical urban drainage systems. An investigator
with the map could find an illicit discharge and then easily follow the flow of the discharge upstream
until finding a source of the discharge.
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The map was originally published as a map book but generally is used on a watershed basis or through
ArcGIS software. If a specific area is needed it can be printed by either Stormwater or Town Staff. The
map is intended to be updated on a regular basis as new development.
The IDDE program also includes dry weather testing of outfalls into the stream system. In the first
permit cycle this was conducted in coordination with the mapping. Outfalls that had dry weather flows
were reported and investigated.
Town Staff are trained on an annual basis to identify illicit discharges and the reporting process for these
discharges. This training is combined with the Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping training of
public works and utilities staff. A possible future improvement would be multiple trainings annually
and/or including other staff members. In 2013 the training was done by Josh Johnson of Alley, Williams,
Carmen, and King and Elizabeth Jernigan of Stormwater Smart. Previous presenters include Mitch
Woodward of NC State, Connor Boyle of AWCK, and Michael Layne of the Town of Burlington. The
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
The Town of Green Level delegates the Construction Site Runoff Controls to the NC DENR Division of
Land Quality. The Town of Green Level does not have a delegated erosion control program but does
make sure that plans it approves that will disturb greater than 1.0 acres of land apply for, and receive,
and erosion control plan. The Town of Green Level also has the ability to call NC DEN to report known
sedimentation issues. A possible improvement could be NC DENR's responsiveness to Town generated
complaints, which has been less than effective in the past.
Post Construction Site Runoff Controls
The Town of Green Level has a typical NPDES Phase II Post Construction Program. This includes a Post
Construction Ordinance, administrative forms that support it, and a review process. The Post
Construction Program applies to projects that exceed 1 acre of disturbance or have a common plan of
development that will cumulatively exceed 1.0 acres of disturbance. Projects that exceed 24% built -
upon area are considered high density projects, projects that are less than 24% BUA are low density
projects. High Density Projects are then required to meet the following requirements:
• Treat runoff from the first 1" of rain (the first flush).
• Treated Runoff is to be for 85%TSS removal.
• Discharge treated water at a rate less than or equal to the Predevelopment rate for the 1 year
24 hour storm.
• Discharge treated water between 48-120 hours.
• Stormwater Control Measures must be in easements and must have a recorded operation and
maintenance agreement.
• Compliance with the Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer Protection Ordinance.
Stormwater Control Measures, as well as runoff calculations, are prepared based upon the NC DWQ
BMP Manual and then reviewed by Josh Johnson, P.E.
Low Density projects are required to comply with the Jordan Lake Buffer Protection Ordinance that went
into effect in fall 2011. Both Low and High Density Projects are required to comply with the Town's
Storm Sewer Design Manual which governs storm drainage design as well as peak runoff rates.
The Town of Green Level has a low density water supply watershed ordinance that restricts built upon
area within the critical area of the watershed to 5%.
When a project is submitted to the Town, it is reviewed by Town Staff. Town Staff determines if the
project is subject to the Stormwater Ordinance and High Density or Low Density. If it is then Town Staff
contact the Stormwater Reviewer (Josh Johnson, P.E. of Alley, Williams, Carmen, and King, Inc.). After
his review then review comments are made about the project and addressed. After approval of the
project, the owner is required to complete an Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the
stormwater control measures. This 0&M agreement is then recorded with the register of deeds so that
it can reviewed at a later point in time.
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The Town of Green Level requires as-builts and annual inspection reports from new stormwater control
measures (SCM) but At this point in time no new BMP's have been constructed under the Town's
Stormwater Ordinance.
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Pollution Prevention is an overall goal of the Town's stormwater management plan and Good
Housekeeping is a key to that goal. Municipalities in general conduct many activities that can pose a
threat to water quality. Municipal facilities are the primary potential source of contamination but with
good housekeeping habits this potential can be reduced or eliminated. The Town attempts to minimize
stormwater pollution from municipal operations by complying with best management plans for each
Town facility. The BMP's are written into a Town Facilities O&M Plan that is intended to reduce or
eliminate stormwater exposure of oil, grease, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, sediment, and other
materials used by the Town. Each of the Town facilities is inspected annually and any issues are noted,
written into the Facility O&M Plan, and discussed with the facility supervisor.
The Town operates a Town Hall and a park with a playground, two picnic shelters, and a restroom
facility near the shelters. The Town also operates several pump stations. Each of the Town facilities is
inspected on a regular basis and any new facilities will be added to the inspection list.
Town staff with the greatest exposure to stormwater are trained on PPGH once annually. The training is
combined with illicit discharge detection and elimination training. The PPGH portion of the training
concentrates on good housekeeping functions. This often includes identification of bad habits that can
take place and how to fix the situation to reduce the risk of pollution to stormwater.
Impaired Waters and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL)
The Town of Green Level does not have any impaired waters within its jurisdictional area.
Jordan Lake Rules
The Town of Green Level is within the Jordan Lake Watershed and is subject to the Jordan Lake Nutrient
Strategy. The Jordan Lake Nutrient Strategy is composed of a set of regulatory rules enacted in 2009 that
have since been augmented or replaced by a series of NC General Assembly Session Laws. The following
rules are often referred to as the Jordan Lake Rules.:
15A NCAC 02B_0262 - Purpose and Scope (See #4 below.)
15A NCAC 02B .0263 - Definitions
15A NCAC 02B .0264 -Agriculture
15A NCAC 02B .0265 - Stormwater Management for New Development (See #2, #5 and #6 below.)
15A NCAC 02B .0266 — Stormwater Management for Existing Development (Replaced by #1 below.)
15A NCAC 02B .0267 - Protection of Existing Riparian Buffers (See #2 below.)
15A NCAC 02B .0268 — Mitigation for Riparian Buffers
15A NCAC 02B .0269 - Riparian Buffer Mitigation Fees to NC EEP
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15A NCAC 02B .0270 — Wastewater_ Discharge Requirements (See #1 and #3 below.)
15A NCAC 02B .0271— Stormwater Requirements for State and Federal Entities (See #2 below.)
15A NCAC 02B .0272 - Fertilizer Management
15A NCAC 02B .0273 - options for Offsetting Nutrient Loads
15A NCAC 02B .0311- Ca pe Fear River Basin
1. Session Law 2009-216 signed into law June 30, 2009. (Disapproves the Jordan Stormwater
Management for Existing Development Rule and establishes substitute requirements. Also delays the
nitrogen compliance date by two years for existing dischargers under the Wastewater Discharge
Requirements Rule.)
2. Session Law 2009-484 was signed into law Aug. 26, 2009. (Part II revises three Jordan rules, including
Stormwater Management for New Development, Stormwater Requirements for State and Federal
Entities and Protection of Existing Riparian Buffers.)
3. Session Law 2011-394 signed into law July 1, 2011. (Section 14 provides a further, conditional two-
year delay delay of the nitrogen wastewater compliance date for existing dischargers under the
Wastewater Discharge Requirements Rule.)
4. Session Law 2012-187 signed into law July 16, 2012. (Section 12.1 creates a limitation affecting the
Purpose and Scope Rule to narrow the applicability of certain surface water standards in WS-V waters.)
5. Session Law 2012-200 signed into law Aug. 1, 2012. (Section 11.(c) extends the allowable local
program implementation date of the New Development Stormwater Rule.)
6. Session Law 2012-201 signed into law Aug. 1, 2012. (Section 9.(e) of this law revised the local program
implementation date of the New Development Stormwater Rule by two years. Separate SL 2012-201
contains the same provision).
7. Session Law 2013-395 signed into law Aug. 23, 2013 (SB 515 continues the current Jordan Lake water
quality measures, including 15A NCAC 02B .0267 Protection of Existing Riparian Buffers Rule, but delays
additional measures that were to be implemented July 1, 2013 or later, for three years. The law also
modifies existing Protection of Existing Riparian Buffers Rule to allow some exempt uses, including the
permitted piping of streams by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and an expanded definition of "airport
facilities." These changes are required to be adopted by the Environmental Management Commission in
an amended rule. The delayed measures include the Jordan Lake Rules, 15A NCAC 028 .0262 - .0267,
.0270 - .0272, .0311, as well as the Jordan Lake Session Laws.)
Jordan Lake Background, Rules, and Implementation Schedules
Jordan Lake was impounded in 1983 by damming the Haw River near its confluence with the Deep River.
It was created to provide flood control, water supply, protection of water quality downstream, fish and
wildlife conservation, and recreation.
The lake has had water quality issues from the beginning, with the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission declaring it as nutrient -sensitive waters (NSW) the same year it was
impounded. Since that time, Jordan Lake has consistently rated as eutrophic or hyper-eutrophic, with
excessive levels of nutrients present. "Eutrophic" is an over -abundance of nutrients in the lake, primarily
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nitrogen and phosphorus, which can result in algal blooms and poor water quality. Nutrients make their
way to the lake from sources such as wastewater discharges, rainfall runoff from agriculture and
stormwater runoff from new and existing developed lands throughout the watershed. Excessive nutrient
inputs can drive excessive growth of microscopic algae, which imparts a greenish, murky appearance to
the water, causes taste and odor problems in potable water, and robs the water of oxygen. This can
then stress or kill fish and other aquatic life. Excess nutrients also favor the growth of undesirable algae
that does not support the food chain and can release toxins into the water. While not necessarily
making the lake unfit for fishing, swimming or drinking uses, excessive nutrients can impact these uses
and produce undesirable algae in the lake.
The Jordan Lake Rules are designed to protect and improve water quality in the lake. The rules were
developed over several years through a process that involved extensive meetings, public hearings and
negotiations between residents, environmental groups, local and state government agencies and other
stakeholders in the watershed. Specific issues addressed by the rules include reducing pollution from
wastewater discharges, stormwater runoff from new and existing development, agriculture and fertilizer
application.
The primary rules that affect local governments (like the Town of Green Level) are the Stormwater
Management for New Development, Stormwater Management for Existing Development, Protection of
Existing Riparian Buffers, Wastewater Discharge Requirements, Options for Offsetting Nutrients Loads,
Session Law 2009-216, Session Law 2009-484, Session Law 2011-394 and to a lesser extent the Fertilizer
Management Rule. The Protection of Existing Riparian Buffer Rules was implemented in 2011 after the
Stage 1 Existing Development Programs were adopted in 2009 and Waste Water Treatment Plant
compliance with Total Phosphorous limitations by January 1, 2010. The New Development Programs,
Stage 2 Existing Development Program, and Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance with Total
Nitrogen Limitations were all delayed for 2 years. This establishes the following compliance timeframes
for these rules:
• New Development Programs —August 2017.
• Stage 2 Existing Development Programs — 2017 for the Upper New Hope Creek Watershed
(Durham), 2020 for the Haw River Watershed.
• Wastewater Treatment Total Nitrogen Limits — 2019 (Unless enacted with 2016 Permit
Renewals).
Additionally, Session Bill 2013-395 created a study to determine if "mechanical circulation" within
Jordan Lake could reduce algal growth within the lake. This study will be completed by NDENR and
Medora Corporation for $1.44 million and will include the leasing of 36 Solar Bee Circulators. The Solar
Bee's, similar to the ones in the Green Level -Green Level Lake, are a relatively new technology and the
outcome of the study is unknown at this point.
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In January 2014, a Legislative Jordan Lake Committee will begin meeting. The Jordan Lake Legislative
Committee was commissioned to return a report to the full NC General Assembly in 2014. The
committee, headed by Representative John Faircloth, of High Point, and Senator Rick Gunn, of
Burlington, will meet on Wednesday, January 22`°d for the first time.
Riparian Buffer Protection Program
The Town's Riparian Buffer Protection Program was implemented in December 2010. The enforcement
mechanism for the Buffer Protection Program is the Jordan Riparian Buffer Protection Ordinance that
was approved by the Town of Green Level in December 2010. The Buffer Program establishes a
protected buffer along surface waters (primarily perennial and intermittent streams but also ponds and
other surface waters) shown on the USGS Quadmaps or the NRCS Soil Survey Maps. The buffer has two
different zones: Zone 1 is the closest 30' from the top of bank in all directions; Zone 2 is from 30' to 50'
from the top of bank in all directions. Zone 1 is to remain undisturbed while Zone 2 is to remain
vegetated.
The Buffer Ordinance is a change of use ordinance; therefore the regulations only apply if new
development or a change in use takes place within the buffer. Changes in use can range from new
development that goes through an approval process to clearing of the buffer for residential or
commercial landscaping but any change of use within the buffer is subject to the buffer ordinance. The
Buffer Ordinance also includes a Table of Uses that breaks down uses within the buffer to Exempt,
Allowable, and Allowable with Mitigation. Any uses not in the Table of Uses are prohibited without a
variance. Uses that fall in the Allowable or Allowable with Mitigation categories must submit a request
to the Town for written authorization prior to disturbing the buffer. These uses also must show that
there are no practical alternatives to the requested use. In showing the no practical alternatives, users
must show how they are minimizing the impacts if possible.
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The Town includes Riparian Buffer Protection Program training with its annual employee training but
generally limits inspections of buffers to complaints about buffer clearing or Town Staff reporting of
impacts. The Town tracks buffer impacts but tries to handle first time offenders by requiring
replacement of the buffer and education of the offender, rather than fining first time offenders.
New Development Programs
The Jordan Lake New Development Rule, 15A NCAC2B .0265, sets out standards that named
communities are to incorporate into local stormwater programs, and requires the Division of Water
Quality to develop a model local stormwater program for those communities to use to create a New
Development Program that complies with the rule. The Jordan Lake New Development Ordinance is the
legal mechanism that local governments will use to enforce these standards on new development
projects greater than Y. acre in disturbed area (or 1 acre for single family residential).
Most communities within the Jordan Lake watershed are existing NPDES MS4 Phase II communities that
have existing Phase II Stormwater Post -Construction Ordinances which are centered around 85%TSS
treatment of the 1" storm for developments over 24% impervious and a 1 acre disturbance threshold.
The Jordan Lake New Development Rule is centered on removal of Nitrogen and Phosphorous from
stormwater and a %, acre disturbance threshold. These two pollutants can be removed with many of the
same processes as TSS but at differing removal rates and with a different calculation to determine the
effectiveness of the treatment processes.
The Town of Green Level will combine its NPDES Phase II and Jordan Lake New Development Standards
into one comprehensive stormwater ordinance. This will reduce confusion between the two ordinances
on the part of developers, designers, reviewers, staff, and the public by creating'one set of standards for
review.
The Town created, submitted, and had a full program approved in the summer of 2012. However, the
Town chose to delay implementation until a future date (in accordance with legislation from 2012 and
2013). The Town's 2014 study of the overall Jordan Lake Compliance Strategies may contain
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recommendations about early adoption of the Program. In order to gather data for future compliance,
the Town will begin requiring new development to complete the Jordan/Falls Nutrient Load Accounting
Tool in 2014. The tool will not be used for regulatory compliance at this time but will be used to educate
the Town on future development.
Existing Development Stage 1 Programs
The Town of Green Level submitted a Stage 1 Adaptive Management Program to reduce existing
nutrient loading to Jordan Lake in 2009. Often referred to as the Stage 1 Existing Development Program,
the Program credits the NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program as the primary steps in the program along
with requiring the Town to create a Retrofit identification Program. The Existing Development Program
requires annual updates but full reporting is only required for the Retrofit Program because of this
annual NPDES Phase II Report.
This retrofit program is intended to provide a framework for identifying retrofit opportunities to reduce
nutrient loading in the Jordan Lake Watershed. The program is intended to identify both structural and
non-structural retrofits that seek to reduce pollution, and nutrients, from being carried downstream by
stormwater runoff. By either controlling stormwater runoff or reducing the pollution in the runoff,
stormwater retrofits reduce downstream pollution in streams, rivers, and lakes. Typical structural
stormwater retrofits are stormwater wetlands, bio-retention basins, water quality ponds, and other
devices found in the NC Division of Water Quality Best Management Practices Manual (NC DWQ BMP
Manual). Non-structural retrofits include but are not limited to fertilizer programs, reducing animal
waste programs, urban forestry programs, and leaking septic tank replacement programs.
The Town of Green Level will use this program annually in a review of the stormwater program that will
include reviewing the public education program, reviewing the illicit discharge program, and using this
program to have an accurate and up to date list of potential retrofit projects. The Town is required to
select a number of projects based on the following chart:
Table 1: Minimum Number of Existing Development Nutrient Load -Reducing Projects
Population in the Jordan Lake
Watershed
Minimum Number of Existing Development Load Reducing
Activities to be Identified Annually
Less than 15,000
1
15,000-30,000
2
30,000-60,000
3
60,000+
4
In 2013 the Town of Green Level identified a bio-retention basin at the Green Level Park as a potential
nutrient reducing BMP. The Bio-retention basin would be within the water supply watershed of the
Graham -Mebane Lake, is on public property, could treat runoff from 20+ acres (including from the
Public Works Facility) and is projected to reduce nutrient loading by at least 2.0 Ibs/ac/year.
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In the future the Town could investigate the reductions associated with improvements to the collection
system and how those improvements may be accredited in the future.
Future Existing Development Stage 2 Programs
The Town of Green Level will probably be required to establish a Stage 2 Adaptive Management
Program in 2020. This requirement will be based upon the future testing of the water quality within
Jordan Lake. At this point in time we view this requirement as likely. The Stage 2 Existing Development
Programs will be intended to eventually reduce 8% of Total Nitrogen Loads and 5% Total Phosphorous
Loads from the 2001 Baseline Period along with all TN and TP Loads from the Baseline Period until
adoption of the New Development Program.
NC DWQ through a contract process that involved the Nutrient Scientific Advisory Board (NSAB),
remodeled the Jordan Lake Watershed and released preliminary reports in November. The remodeling
study, completed by Tetra Tech, provided nutrient loadings for individual jurisdictions for the baseline
period and for the post baseline period through 2010. These jurisdictional loadings are the first
jurisdictional modeled loads that have been produced for Jordan Lake and will allow for the most
accurate estimate (to date) for the retrofits needed and the costs associated with reaching water quality
standards within the lake.
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The Stage 2 Programs will also have additional nutrient reduction measures that credit will be available
for. These nutrient credits were established through another contract from NC DWQ and the NSAB that
established accounting a new crediting program for the following items:
• Remedy Malfunctioning Septic System.
• Remedy Discharging Sand Filters.
• Volume Pond Retrofits.
• Improved Street Sweeping.
• Stream Restoration/Enhancements.
• Diverting Impervious Runoff to Pervious Areas/Impervious Disconnection.
Crediting of these measures will greatly improve the flexibility that affected parties (like Municipalities)
have in achieving the required load reductions. The cost of these load reductions will be substantially
reduced by including these strategies into the overall compliance strategy.
The release of these recent studies will be included in an overall Compliance Strategy Study for the
Town of Green Level that will be completed in 2014. This study will evaluate the feasibility of all options
for the Town of Green Level, will include trading options, and will include the most comprehensive and
accurate financial assessment of compliance for the Town to date.
Stormwater Funding
The Town of Green Level funds it's Stormwater Programs through the general fund. Because of the
Town's rural nature, the Town's stormwater programs have not required the additional funding of a
utility.
In the future, the stormwater budget may need to be increased in order to cover additional expenses for
the Jordan Lake Rules. These increases may be done through creation of an Existing Residential Unit
(ERU) style fee. The ERU is based on an impervious area per property calculation and is considered an
equitable fee for stormwater cost calculations. However, the ERU will have a substantially higher startup
and maintenance costs than a flat fee does.
The Future of Stormwater
Stormwater, and Water Quality in particular, is an evolving field of regulation. The Town of Green Level
is already involved in NPDES Phase II, Water Supply Watershed, and Nutrient Sensitive Waters. Within
the next decade the Town needs to plan for further regulation of these issues as well as several other
outstanding issues. EPA continues to work on two potentially large future items that include a Numerical
Nutrient Criteria for all surface waters and a National Stormwater Rule. The Numerical Nutrient Criteria
is an EPA supported push towards establishing nutrient limits for all surface waters. Currently in North
Carolina, generally only reservoirs have nutrient limits and the limits are based upon response
indicators. The National Stormwater Rule, underway since late 2009 and sometimes called NPDES Phase
III, will likely address the following four water quality standards:
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• Designated uses of a water body, such as recreation, water supply, aquatic life, or agriculture.
• Water quality criteria to protect designated uses, such as the metals criteria discussed above as
part of North Carolina's ongoing triennial review.
• Antidegradation policies that maintain and protect existing uses and high quality waters from
pollutant discharges that unnecessarily degrade those waters.
• General policies to address program implementation issues.
The proposed wording of the rule is available at this time, and can be found here
http://water.epa.sov/lawsregs/lawsRL idance/wqs index.cfm, although its implementation schedule is
unclear but it is expected that it will include a step forward in the Town's NPDES Stormwater Program.
Stormwater Program Contacts
Name
Position
Phone #
Email
Raymond Herring
Mayor
[phone]
[e-mail]
Rodney Gunn
Public Works Director
[phone]
[e-mail]
Josh Johnson
Stormwater Engineer
[phone]
[e-mail]
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
June 29, 2007
Quentin T. McPhatter, Town Administrator
Town of Green Level
P.O. Box 729
Haw River, North Carolina 27258
Subject: Pen -nit No. NCS000463
Dear Mr. McPhatter:
In accordance with your request to modify Pen -nit No. NCS000463, we are forwarding
herewith the revised NPDES permit. This permit has been revised to be consistent with language
in Session Law 2006-246, Section 9, Post -Construction requirements pursuant to the City's
requests dated March 16, 2006.
The revisions do not change the effective date of the original issuance. If your staff
should have any questions about these revisions, please contact Mike Randall at 919-733-5083 or
by e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
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Town of Green Level
P. O. Box 729, Haw River, North Carolina 27258
2510 Green Level Church Road, Green Level, North Carolina 27217
Phone: [phone]
Council Members:
Algene Tarpley, Mayor
Robert Farrington, Mayor Pro Tem
Ralph Compton, Jr. Finance Officer
Willie Burton
Richard Woods
March 16, 2007
Mike Randall
Stormwater Engineer
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC :27699-1617
RE: NPDES Permit No. NCS00463 Modification Request
Dear Mr. Randall:
Fax: [phone]
Quentin T. McPhatter, Town Administrator
Sandra McCollum, Town Clerk
Nick -f ierman, Town Attorney
The Town of Green Level respectfully requests Permit No. NCS00463, To Discharge Stormwater Under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System be modified to meet the requirements of SL 2006-246.
Enclosed is'a check made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources in
the amount of.$215. .
Sir) er ! jJ
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Town Administrator

STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION -of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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,
Town of Green Level
is hereby authorized to discharge stonnwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system
located:
within the Town of Green Level Jurisdictional Area
Alamance County
to receiving waters, Back Creek, Boyd's Creek, Scrub Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Back
Creek, Boyd's Creek, and Scrub Creek, within the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with the
discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, I1,111,
IV, V, VI, V I I and V III hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2005 as amended May 3, 2007.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 1, 2010.
Signed this day .Tune 28, 2007.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PERMIT NO. NCS000463
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
PART 11 FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION 13: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
SECTION C: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION IT: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS.
PART III
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART IV
REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART V
STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
PART Vl LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning orr the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Town of Green Level is authorized to'discharge stormwater from the
municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters, Back Creek, Boyd's
Creek, Scrub Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Back Creek, Boyd's Creek, and Scrub
Creek, within the Cape Fear River Basin. Such discharge will be controlled, limited and
monitored in accordance with the permittee's Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Program Report, herein referred to as the Stormwater Plan. The Stormwater Plan
includes components of the permittee's Phase 11 Municipal NPDES Stormwater Permit
Application, NPDES Stormwater Permit Application Comprehensive Stormwater
Management Program Report and any approved modifications.
All discharges authorized herein shall be adequately managed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters
of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered
by another permit, authorization, or approval.
3. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
4. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4
within the jurisdictional area of the permittee as described in the approved local
Stormwater Plan to control potential pollution from the MS4. The pen -nit 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 pen -nit must be approved by the Division of Water
Quality, herein referred to as the Division.
The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and
require independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition, the pcnnittee 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 2006-246 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
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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 pen -nit 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.
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 stonmwater associated
with industrial activity; or
(b) Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact
water quality and may include:
• water line flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwaters;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0200);
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential and charity car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from emergency fire fighting.
The Division may require that non-stonnwater flows of this type be controlled
by the pen-nittee's Stormwater Plan,
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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 pennittee 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 stonnwater discharge permit and
the Stormwater Plan.
7. The penmittee will implementa program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff
as described in the Ston-nwater Plan and in accordance with this pen -nit,
8. The permittee will implement a post -construction site runoff control program to regulate
new development and redevelopment by requiring structural and non-structural best
management practices to protect water quality, to reduce pollutant loading, and to
minimize post -development impacts. This program will include provisions for long -tern
operation and maintenance of BMPs.
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9. The pennittee will evaluate municipal operations and develop and implement an
appropriate program for municipal activities and ongoing operation and maintenance of
municipal facilities to reduce the potential for stonnwater pollution.
10. Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
(a) Distribute educational materials to the community.
(b) Conduct public outreach activities.
(c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stonnwater 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
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X
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information on water quality, stormwater
projects and activities, and ways to contact
stormwater management program staff.
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Develop general stormwater educational
X
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material to appropriate target groups as
homeowners, and/or
likely to have a significant stormwater
businesses
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materials, as available, when
implementing its own program.
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X
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a broad public audience. Possibilities
include, but are not limited to utility
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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 artd implementation.
(b) Comply with applicable state and local public notice requirements.
2. BMPs for Public Involvement and Participation
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Involvement and Participation Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of
any goals.
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Organize and implement a volunteer
X
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X
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
SECTION D: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
I. 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 permitter may
require specific controls for a category of discharges, or prohibit that discharge
completely, if one or more of these categories of sources are identified as a
significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4.
(c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions.
(d) Develop a storm sewer system map showing all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
(e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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X
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assessment and evaluation.
(b) Establish and maintain
Establish and maintain adequate legal
X
X
X
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X
appropriate legal,
authorities to prohibit illicit discharges
authorities
and enforce the approved Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination Pro gram.
(c) Develop a Stonn Sewer
Identify outfall locations and map
X
X
X
X
System Base Map
stonnwater drainage system components.
At a minimum, mapping components
includes outfalls, drainage areas, and
receiving streams.
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Implement an inspection program to
X
X
X
X
discharge detection
detect dry weather flows at system
procedures
outfalls. Establish procedures for tracing
the sources of illicit discharges and for
removing the sources. Develop procedures
for identification of priority areas likely to
have illicit discharges. Continue to
identify, locate, and update map of
drainage system components on a priority
basis pera roved 1DDE Program.
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detecting and reporting illicit discharges.
(f) Provide public
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the general public of hazards associated
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mechanism for the public to report illicit
discharges.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in stonnwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one
or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development.
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements
for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment
control practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of
potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures.
(c) Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and
sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water
quality.
2. BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee 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 part of a larger common plan of development. This program is authorized 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 1, Section A, Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, and 6, effectively meets the
above requirements. The NCGO10000 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
water quality.
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 pennittee 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. NCS000463
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Manage stormwater runoff from new development / redevelopment that drains to
the MS4 and disturbs an acre or more of land surface, including projects less than
an acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale.
(b) Provide a mechanism to require long term operation and maintenance of BMPs.
(c) Ensure controls are in place to minimize water quality impacts.
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health department.
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(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-IV waters, the Freshwater 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 pennittee
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 pennit to a
development or redevelopment project as either a low density project or a
high density project.
(ii) A project may be permitted as a low density project if it meets the
following criteria:
(A) No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area;
(B) Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable;
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(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) High -density projects must use structural stormwater management
systems that will control and treat runoff from the first one -inch of
rain.
(B) Runoff volume drawdown time must be a minimum of 48 hours,
but not more than 120 hours;
(C) High -density projects must discharge the storage volume at a rate
equal to or less than the predevelopment discharge rate for the
one-year, 24-hour storm.
(D) For BMPs that require a separation from the seasonal
high-water table, the separation shall be provided by at least
12 inches of naturally occurring soil above the seasonal
high-water table.
(E) All structural stormwater treatment systems must be designed to
achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids;
(F) Stormwater management measures must comply with the General
Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in
15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
(G) All built -upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and
intermittent surface waters; and,
(H) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the locally
issued permit and incorporated by the development to ensure that
subsequent development activities maintain the development (or
redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans.
(c) Watershed Protection Plans. Public bodies may develop and implement
comprehensive watershed protection plans that may be used to meet part, or all, of
the requirements for post -construction stormwater management.
(d) A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, may use
the model ordinance developed by the Commission, may design its own post -
construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards
for best management practices, or it may incorporate the post -construction model
practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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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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.
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Conduct staff training specific for
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housekeeping procedures.
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Conduct annual review of the industrial
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activities
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timeliness of any monitoring reports
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results of inspections and subsequent
follow-up actions at the facilities.
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PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of all program
components that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, inspections,
maintenance activities, educational programs, implementation of BMPs, enforcement
actions, and other stormwater activities. If monitoring and sampling are being perfonned
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 pennittee will submit a report of this evaluation and monitoring
information to the Division on an annual basis. This information will be submitted by
December l 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 Stonnwater 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 Stonnwater Plan for the past year and
schedules and plans for the year following each report.
(b) The permittee will adequately describe and justify any proposed changes to the
Stonnwater 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
Stonnwater Plan throughout the year along with an assessment of what the data
indicates in light of the Stormwater Plan.
(e) The permittee will provide information on the annual expenditures and budget
anticipated for the year following each report along with an assessment of the
continued financial support for the overall Stormwater Plan.
(f} The pennittee will provide a summary of activities undertaken as part of the
Stormwater Plan throughout the year. This summary will include, but is not
limited to, information on the establishment of appropriate legal authorities,
project assessments, inspections, enforcement actions, continued inventory and
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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 pennittee 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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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
1. Records
The permittee shall retain records of all information required by this permit for a period
of at least 5 years from the date of acquisition. This period may be extended by request of
the Director at any time prior to the end of the five-year period.
2. Report Submittals
(a) Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
(b) All applications, reports, or information submitted to DWQ shall be signed by a
principal executive officer, ranking elected official or duly authorized
representative. A person is a duly authorized representative only if.
(i) The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official;
(ii) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or
an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental/stormwater matters; and
(iii) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
(c) Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the .
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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 I-Iour 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 permitter becornes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue, and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
5. Annual Reporting
The permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis per
Part III of this permit on forms provided by the DWQ.
6. Additional Reporting
The Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed
necessary either for specific portions of the permittee's Storrnwater 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. NCS000463
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit
coverage upon renewal application.
(a) The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under
Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time
provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if
the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition, is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by
Section 309(d) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
(28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31
U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $27,500 per day for each violation). Any person
who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of
$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year,
or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for
not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $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. NCS000463
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.G. §2461
note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701
note) (currently $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed
$13 7, 500).
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,
143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the
permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property
or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or
regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this pen -nit 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. NCS000463
7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to
determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director
upon request, copies of records required by this permit.
8. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation,
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than'$10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
10. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The pennittee 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
1. Representative Sampling
When required herein, stormwater samples collected and measurements taken shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical stormwater
sampling shall be performed during a representative storm event. These samples shall be
taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. Where appropriate, all
stormwater samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other
waste stream, body of water, or substance. When specified herein, monitoring points
established in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of the
Director.
Z. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported
down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
4. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized
representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the
discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
(a) Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located
or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
(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. NCS000463
(c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this permit;
and
(d) Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit
compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or
parameters at any location.
5. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section
308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the tenns 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 VI.II DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters.
BMPs can be structural or non-structural and may take the fonn of a process, activity,
physical structure or planning (see non-structural BMP).
3. Built -upon Area
That portion of a development project that is covered by impervious or partially
impervious surface including, but not limited to, buildings; pavement and gravel areas
such as roads, parking lots, and paths; and recreation facilities such as tennis courts.
"Built -upon area" does not include a wooden slatted deck, the water area of a swimming
pool, or pervious or partially pervious paving material to the extent that the paving
material absorbs water or allows water to infiltrate through the paving material.
4. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Common Plan of Development
A construction or land disturbing activity is part of larger common plan of development
if it is completed in one or more of the following ways:
In separate stages
In separate phases
In combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or
hearing, sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing
plans, contracts, permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical
demarcation (including but not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor
markings) indicating that construction activities may occur on a specific plot..
It can include one operator or many operators.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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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6. Department _... _
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
7. Division (DWQ)
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
8. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
9. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
10. Grab 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.
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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):
L Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, county, district,
association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having
jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other
wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood
control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an
authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management
agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that discharges to
waters of the United States or waters of the State.
ii. Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
iii. Which is not a combined sewer; and
iv. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40
CFR 122.2
15. Non-stormwater Dischar e Categories
The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the permittee must
address if it identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer
system: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising
groundwater, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR
.35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water
sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water
from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car
washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool
discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from fire fighting activities are
excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to be addressed where they
are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States).
16, Non-structural BMP
Non-structural BMPs are preventive actions that involve management and source controls
such as: (1) Policies and ordinances that provide requirements and standards to direct
growth to identified areas, protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas,
maintain and/or increase open space, provide buffers along sensitive water bodies,
minimize impervious surfaces, and/or minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; (2)
policies or ordinances that encourage 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.
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17. Outfall
The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See
also point source discharge of stormwater.
18. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
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 oad (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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Town of Green Level
P. O. Box 729, Haw River, North Carolina 27258
2510 Green Level Church Road, Green Level, North Carolina 27217
Phone: [phone]
Council Members:
Algene Tarpley, Mayor
Robert Farrington, Mayor Pro Tem
Ralph Compton, Jr., Finance Officer
Willie Burton
Richard Woods
May 31, 2007
Mike Randall
Stormwater Engineer
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: NPDES Permit No. NCS00463 Modification Request
Dear Mr. Randall:
Fax: [phone]
Quentin T. McPhatter, TovAi Administrator
Sandra McCollum, Town Clerk
Nick Herman, Town Attorney
We have reviewed the draft Permit No. NCS00463 which was modified to be consistent with the language in
Session Law 2006-246, Section 9, Post -construction requirements. We find the draft permit to be acceptable and
have no comments.
The Town adopted its post -construction ordinance on April 5, 2007. It is enclosed for your review and approval.
The Town will implement its post -construction program within 90 days of approval of the post -construction
ordinance by your Division, or October 1, 2007 (which ever is later).
Sincerely,
uentin MCPha er
Town Administrator
JUN 0 8 200?

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Town of Green Level
P. O. Box 729, Haw River, North Carolina 27258
2510 Green Level Church Road, Green Level, North Carolina 27217
Phone: [phone]
Council Members:
Algene Tarpley, Mayor
Robert Farrington, Mayor Pro Tern
Ralph Compton, Jr. Finance Officer
Willie Burton
Richard Woods
March 16, 2007
Mike Randall
Stormwater Engineer
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: NPDES Permit No. NCS00463 Modification Request
Dear Mr. Randall:
Fax: [phone]
Quentin T. McPhatter, Town Administrator
Sandra McCollum,'I'own Clerk
Nick Herman, Town Attorney
The Town of Green Level respectfully requests Permit No. NCS00463, To Discharge Stormwater Under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System be modified to meet the requirements of SL 2006-246.
Enclosed is a check made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources in
the amount of $215.
Sirs r
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Town Administrator

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Division of Water Quality
September 8, 2005
Quentin McPhatter, Town Administrator
2510 Green Level Church Road
P.O. Box 729
Haw River, North Carolina 27258
Dear Mr. McPhatter;
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000463
Alamance County, Town of Green Level
In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit submitted on April
14, 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).
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.
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 Region IV
Central Files
Stormwater and General Permit Unit Files
DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]nternet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENT and NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION of WATER QUALITY
PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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,
Town of Green Level
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from their municipal separate storm sewer system
located:
within the Town of Green Level Jurisdictional Area
Alamance County
to receiving waters, Back Creek, Boyd's Creek, Scrub Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Back
Creek, Boyd's Creek, and Scrub Creek, within the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with the
discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III,
IV, V, V1, Vf[ and V111 hereof.
This permit shall become effective October 1, 2005.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 1, 2010.
Signed this day September 8, 2005.
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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 ELMI:NATION
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION F: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
PART IV REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
SECTION C: MONITORING AND RECORDS
PART VI LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VIII DEFINITIONS
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PERMIT NO, NCS000463
PART I PERMIT COVERAGE
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until
expiration, the Town of Green Level is authorized to discharge stormwater from the
municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to receiving waters, Back Creek, Boyd's
Creek, Scrub Creek, and unnamed tributaries to Back Creek, Boyd's Creek, and Scrub
Creek, within the Cape Fear 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.
'2. All discharges authorized herein shall be adequately managed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters
of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered
by another permit, authorization, or approval.
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
4. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4
within the jurisdictional area of the permittee as described in the approved local
Stormwater Plan to control potential pollution from the MS4. The permit applies to
current and future jurisdictional areas of the permittee, as well as areas that seek coverage
under this permit through inter -local or other similar agreements with permittee.
Agreements for coverage under this permit must be approved by the .Division of Water
Quality, herein referred to as the Division.
5. The Division may deny or revoke coverage under this permit for separate entities and
require independent permit coverage as deemed necessary. In addition,.the permittee may
petition the Division to revoke or deny coverage under this permit for specific entities.
6. Under the authority of Section 402(p) of the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations 40 CFR Part 122, 123 and 124, North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1
and Session Law 2004-163 and in accordance with the approved Stormwater Plan, all
provisions contained and referenced in the Stormwater Plan are enforceable parts of this
permit. The permittee will develop and implement its approved Stormwater Plan in
accordance with Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Clean Water Act, provisions outlined by the
Director, and the provisions of this permit.
7. The permit requires the development and proper implementation of the Stormwater
Management Plan. The purpose of the Stormwater Management Plan is to reduce the
discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to -the maximum extent practicable, to protect water
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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.
The permit authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater runoff from the MS4. In
addition, discharges of non-stormwater are also authorized through the MS4 of the
permittee if such discharges are:
(a) Permitted by, and in compliance with, another NPDES discharge permit including
discharges of process and non -process wastewater, and Stormwater associated
with industrial activity; or
(b) Determined to be incidental non-stormwater flows that do not significantly impact
water quality and may include:
• water line flushing;
• landscape irrigation;
• diverted stream flows;
• rising groundwaters;
• uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
• uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
• discharges from potable water sources;
• foundation drains;
• air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential);
• irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0200);
• springs;
• water from crawl space pumps;
• footing drains;
• lawn watering;
• residential and charity car washing;
• flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
• dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
• street wash water;
• flows from emergency fire fighting.
The Division may require that non-stormwater flows of this type be controlled
by the permittee's Stormwater Plan.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
PART II FINAL LIMITATIONS AND CONTROLS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
SECTION A: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The permittee will implement, manage and oversee all provisions of its Storrrnwater Plan to
reduce pollutants discharged from the MS4. This includes, but is not limited to, the following
areas:
The permittee will develop and maintain adequate legal mechanism, such as regulations,
ordinances, policies and procedures to implement all provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
The permittee will keep the Division advised of the status of development of appropriate
ordinances and legal authorities and will pursue these authorities in accordance with the
schedule outlined in the Stormwater Plan.
2. The permittee's Stormwater Plan will be implemented and managed such that the
discharge of pollutants from the MS4 is reduced to the maximum extent practicable. It is
anticipated that in order to meet this provision, implementation of the Stormwater Plan
will occur with emphasis given to priority areas and to management measures and
programs that are most effective and efficient at varying stages of the plan's
implementation.
The permittee will implement the components of the Stormwater Plan to prohibit, to the
maximum extent practicable, illicit connections, spills and illegal dumping into the MS4.
4. The permittee will implement provisions of the Stormwater Plan as appropriate to
monitor and assess the performance of the various management measures that are a part
of the Stormwater Plan. This will include the provisions of this permit.
5. The permittee will maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the
provisions of the Stormwater Plan.
6. The permittee will implement appropriate education, training, outreach, and public
involvement programs to support the objectives of this stormwater discharge permit and
the Stormwater Plan.
7. The permittee will implement a program to reduce pollution from construction site runoff
as described in the Stormwater Plan and in accordance with this permit.
8. The permittee will implement a post -construction site runoff control program to regulate
new development and redevelopment by requiring structural and non-structural best
management practices to protect water quality, to reduce pollutant loading, and to
minimize post -development impacts. This program will include provisions for long-term
operation and maintenance of BMPs.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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.
1Q. Proposed permit modifications must be submitted to the Director for approval.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
SECTION B: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
1. Objectives for Public Education and Outreach
(a) Distribute educational materials to the community.
(b) Conduct public outreach activities.
(c) Raise public awareness on the causes and impacts of stormwater pollution.
(d) Inform the public on steps they can take to reduce or prevent stormwater
pollution.
2. BMPs for Public Education and Outreach
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Public
Education and Outreach Program and shall notify the Division prior to modification of any goals.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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 permitter may
require specific controls for a category of discharges, or prohibit that discharge
completely, if one or more of these categories of sources are identified as a
significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4.
(c) Implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions.
(d) Develop a storm sewer system map showing all outfalls and waters receiving
discharges.
(e) Inform employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with
illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.
2. BMPs for Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The permittee shall implement the following BMPs to meet the objectives of the Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program and shall notify the Division prior to
modification of any goals.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
SECTION E: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROLS
1. Objectives for Construction Site Runoff Controls
(a) Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities disturbing one
or more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of
a larger common plan of development.
(b) Provide procedures for public input, sanctions to ensure compliance, requirements
for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment
control practices, review of site plans which incorporates consideration of
potential water quality impacts, and procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures.
(c) Establish requirements for construction site operators to control waste such as
discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and
sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water
quality.
2. . BMPs for Construction Site Runoff Controls
The permittee 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 part of a larger common plan of development. This program is authorized 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 NCGOt0000 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
water quality.
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. NCS000463
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 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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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-IV waters, the HQW and ORW waters
management strategies, the Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Management Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed
program.
(b) Model Practices. For those areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee
that are not subject to the post -construction stormwater management provisions of
another existing state stormwater management program, the permittee's Post -
construction Stormwater Management Program must equal or exceed the
stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following
model practices.
(i) The permittee may issue a local stormwater management permit to a
development or redevelopment project as either a low density project or a
high density project.
(ii) A project may be permitted as a low density project if it meets the
following criteria:
(A) No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area;
(B) Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable;
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(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) All structural stormwater treatment systems must be designed to
achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids;
(C) Stormwater management measures must comply with the General
Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in
15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
(D) All built -upon areas are at least 30 feet landward of perennial and
intermittent surface waters; and,
(E) Deed restrictions and protective covenants are required by the
locally issued permit and incorporated by the development -to
ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the
development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved
plans.
(c) Watershed Protection Plans. Public bodies may develop and implement
comprehensive watershed protection plans that may be used to meet part, or all, of
the requirements for post -construction stormwater management.
(d) A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, may use
the model ordinance developed by the Commission, may design its own post -
construction practices based on the Division's guidance and engineering standards
for best management practices, or it may incorporate the post -construction model
practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management.
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SECTION G: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
I. 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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Develop an inventory of all facilities and
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polluted runoff, the stormwater controls,
and conveyance systems. Evaluate the
sources, document deficiencies, plan
corrective actions, and document the
accomplishment of corrective actions.
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Conduct staff training specific for
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Conduct annual review of the industrial
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timeliness of any monitoring reports
required by the Phase I permit, and the
results of inspections and subsequent
follow-up actions at the facilities.
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PART III PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Implementation of the Stormwater Plan will include documentation of all program
components that are being undertaken including, but not limited to, 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.
(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 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
representative. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(i) The authorization is made in writing by a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official;
(ii) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of a regulated facility or activity or
an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental/stormwater matters; and
(iii) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
(c) Any person signing a document under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section shall
make the following certification:
" 1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
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3. Recording Results
For each activity performed or information collected pursuant to the requirements of this
permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
(a) The dates, exact place, and time of the activity or information collected;
(b) The individual(s) who performed activity;
(c) The techniques or methods used; and
(d) The results of such activity or information collected.
4. Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance that may constitute an imminent threat to health or the environment. Any
information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of
the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
5. Annual Reporting
The permittee will submit reporting and monitoring information on an annual basis per
Part III of this permit on forms provided by the DWQ.
6. Additional Reporting
The Director may request reporting information on a more frequent basis as deemed
necessary either for specific portions of the permittee's Stormwater Plan, or for the entire
Program.
7. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in applying
to be covered under this permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit
such facts or information.
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PART V STANDARD CONDITIONS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
I. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of permit
coverage upon renewal application.
(a) The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under
Section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time
provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if
the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by
Section 309(d) of the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
(28 U.S.C. §2461 note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31
U.S.C. §3701 note) (currently $27,500 per day for each violation). Any person
who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of
$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than I year,
or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for
not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition
may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $11,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref: Section 309 of the
Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a)]
(c) Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates
or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
(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 If violations
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are not to exceed the maximum amounts authorized by Section 309(g)(2)(B) of
the Act and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act (28 U.S.C. §2461
note) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. §3701
note) (currently $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation
continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed
$137,500).
2.. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,
143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills,
even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the
permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property
or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or
regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit,
shall not be affected thereby.
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7. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the coverage issued pursuant to this permit or to
determine compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director
upon request, copies of records required by this permit.
8. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation,
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
9. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
10. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
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SECTION B: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of POLLUTION CONTROLS
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
1. Representative Sampling
When required herein, stormwater samples collected and measurements taken shall be
characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical stormwater
sampling shall be performed during a representative storm event. These samples shall be
taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. Where appropriate, all
stormwater samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other
waste stream, body of water, or substance. When specified herein, monitoring points
established in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of the
Director.
2. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
3. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported
down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
4. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized
representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the
discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by Iaw, 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;
and
(d) Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit
compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or
parameters at any location.
5. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section
308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms of
this permit shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water
Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of
criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 304 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. a].
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PART VII ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee most pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the permit.
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PART VIII DEFINITIONS
Act
See CIean Water Act.
2. Best Management Practice (BMP)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters.
BMPs can be structural or non-structural and may take the form of a process, activity,
physical structure or planning (see non-structural BMP).
3. Built -upon Area
That portion of a development project that is covered by impervious or partially
impervious surface including, but not limited to, buildings; pavement and gravel areas
such as roads, parking lots, and paths; and recreation facilities such as tennis courts.
"Built -upon area" does not include a wooden slatted deck, the water area of a swimming
pool, or pervious or partially pervious paving material to the extent that the paving
material absorbs water or allows water to infiltrate through the paving material.
4. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Common Plan of Development
A construction or land disturbing activity is part of a larger common plan of development
if it is completed in one or more of the following ways:
In separate stages
In separate phases
In combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or
hearing, sales pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, plats, blueprints, marketing
plans, contracts, permit application, zoning request, or computer design) or physical
demarcation (including but not limited to boundary signs, lot stakes, or surveyor
markings) indicating that construction activities may occur on a specific plot. .
It can include one operator or many operators.
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6. Department
Department means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
7. Division (DWO)
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
8. 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 t 16 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.
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t4. 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):
i. Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, county, district,
association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having
jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other
wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood
control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an
authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management
agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) that discharges to
waters of the United States or waters of the State.
ii. Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater;
iii. Which is not a combined sewer; and
iv. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40
CFR 122.2
15. Non-stormwater Discharge Categories
The following are categories of non-stormwater discharges that the permittee must
address if it identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the storm sewer
system: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising
groundwater, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, [as defined in 40 CFR
35.2005(20)], uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water
sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water
from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car
washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated'swimming pool
discharges, and street wash water (discharges or flows from fire Fighting activities are
excluded from the definition of illicit discharge and only need to be addressed where they
are identified as significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States).
16. Non-structural BMP
Non-structural BM -Ps 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 mini 'Mize 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.
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PERMIT NO. NCS000463
17. Outfall
The point of wastewater or stormwater discharge from a discrete conveyance system. See
also point source discharge of stormwater.
18. Permittee
The owner or operator issued this permit.
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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: 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
p Y Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 25, 2005
Quentin McPhatter, Town Administrator
2510 Green Level shurch Road
P.O. Box 729
Haw River, North Carolina 27258
Subject: NPDES Permit Number NCS000463
Town of Green Level
Dear Mr. McPhatter:
The Town of Green Level has been designated by the US EPA for inclusion in the Phase
II stormwater program. The Town of Green Level 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 NCS000463. Comments must
be received no later than September 2, 2005. Copies of the draft permit are available at:
http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/su/phase2 draft pernlits.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,
Mike Randall
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]
Rw
WMMR
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

Comments from Town of Green Level Stormwater Draft Permit -Numb...
Subject: Comments from Town of Green Level Stormwater Draft Permit -Number NCS000463
From: "Quentin T. McPhatter" <gmcphatter@green levelnc.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:08:52 -0400
To: <[e-mail]>
Mike,
I have reviewed your letter and the draft permit dated June I, 2005 that was mailed to the Town of
Green Level. The revisions that your office appear reasonable to me and we will incorporate these
changes into the preliminary draft permit. I also understand that the Town will also have the
opportunity to submit comments during the public comment period.
I trust that you will e-mail or call me at [phone] if you have any questions, comments, or
revisions.
Sincerely,
Quentin T. McPhatter
Town Administrator
Green Level, North Carolina
[phone] (Phone)
[phone] (Fax)
[phone] (Cell)
[e-mail] (E-Mail)
Please visit our town's website at www.greenlevelnc.com
NOTICE: Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the NC Public Records Law and
may be considered public information.
1 of 1 6/21/2005 7:25 AM

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec'd
. ! 4 •`�
Fee Paid
Permit Number
a j CICO, q 63
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU 268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Town of Green Level
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Public
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Alamance
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
1.34 square miles
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
2,133 (NC Office of state Planning, state Demographer)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
31.9%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes q No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
s uare miles
1.34 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Cape Fear
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
6 (within Town Limits), 26 (within proposed ETJ)
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
72 %
•
Commercial
4%
•
Industrial
7%
•
Open Space
17%
Total =
100
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes 4 No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes 4 No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
4 Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes 4 No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes q No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
Yes No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
� Yes []No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
• Element they will implement
Construction site runoff controls
• Contact Person
Gray Hauser
• Contact Address
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Contact Telephone Number
336/771-4600
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑ Yes No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
_—provided in the attached application report.
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NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application
VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
Quentin McPhatter
Title
Town Administrator
Street Address
2510 Green Level Church Road
PO Box
PO Box 729, Haw River, NC, 27258
City
Green Level
State
NC
Zip
27258
Telephone
336/578-3443
Fax
336/578-5373
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Quentin McPhatter
b.
Title
Town Administrator
c.
Street Address
2510 Green Level Church Road
d.
PO Box
PO Box 729, Haw River, NC, 27258
e.
City
Green Level
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
27258
h.
Telephone Number
336/578-3443
i.
Fax Number
336/578-5373
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
NA
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed Stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
;OFFICliUSE ONLY"-. � ` �°si
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
G O
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required In Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small 11154 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed In accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU.-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Town of Green Level
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Public
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 - 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Alamance
f.
3urisdictional Area (square
1.34 square miles
miles
g.
Population
Permanent 2467 (NC Office of State Planning, State Demographer)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
26:01%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
Yes 4 No
II. RPE J MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
1.34 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Cape Fear
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
3
d.
Estimated percentaqe of 'uri5dictiorial
area containing the folidwing four land use activities:
Residential
72 %
•
Commercial
4%
•
Industrial
7%
•
0 n Space
17%
Total =
100 %
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
Yes 4 No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
® Yes ❑ No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
q Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes 4 No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes 4 No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co, -:permit with ❑ Yes 4 No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the narne and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
Rnittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(1f more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
Lour permit obligations?
d Yes [:)No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element ,they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
• Element they will implement
Construction site runoff controls
• Contact Person
Matthew Gantt, P.E.
• Contact Address
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Contact Telephone Number
336/771-4600
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish res nsibilities?
El Yes No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report. T
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V12. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwaber permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance ardance with a system designed 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
infommation, 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 imprlsonment for knowing violations
n
Signature
71.
Name
Ha d Cloud
Tide
Tow Administrator
Street Address
2510 Green Level Church'Mad
PO Box
PO Box 729, Haw River, NC, 27258
City
Green Level
State
NC
Zip
27258
Telephone
336/578-3443
Fax
3361578-5373
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Rodney Gunn
b.
Title
Publfc Works Director
c.
Street Address
2510 Green Level Church Road
d.
PO Box
PO Box 729, Haw River, NC, 27258
e.
City
Green Level
f.
State
NC
g,
Zip
27258
h.
Telephone Number
336/578=3443
i.
Fax Number
336/578-5373
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction ap2roval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
NA
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. BaSTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMI717iNG INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6,1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site StorrhWMer Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
THE TOWN OF GREEN LEVEL
APRIL 5, 2004
REVISED MARCH 31, 2010

I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents..................................................................... .... ii
...................................
Definitions.......................................................................................... ............. v
.................
1 Storm Sewer System Information..............................................................................1
1.1 MS4 Conveyance System.....................................................................................1
1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates.........................................................................1
1.3 Estimate Methodology: .......................................................................................... 1
1.4 TMDL Identification...............................................................................................1
2. Receiving Streams....................................................................................................2
3 Existing Water Quality Programs...............................................................................3
3.1 Local Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
3.2 State Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
4 Permitting Information...............................................................................................4
5 Co -Permitting Information..........................................................................................7
6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations ......... 8
7 Stormwater Management Program...........................................................................9
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.....................................9
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................9
7.1.2 Target Audience—, ........................................................................................... 10
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources..................................................................................10
7.1.4 Outreach Program............................................................................................10
7.1.5 Decision Process..............................................................................................10
7.1.6 Evaluation.........................................................................................................10
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation .................................
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................11
7.2.2 Target Audience...............................................................................................12
7.2.3 Participation Program.......................................................................................12

7.2.4 Decision Process..............................................................................................12
7.2.5 Evaluation.........................................................................................................12
7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination..........................................................13
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................13
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map................................................................................14
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism.....................................................................................14
7.3.4 Enforcement: .................................................................................................... 14
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination.................................................................................14
7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges.............................................................................15
7.3.7 Outreach...........................................................................................................15
7.3.8 Decision Process..............................................................................................15
7.3.9 Evaluation.........................................................................................................15
7.4
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.....................................................15
7.5
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment.....•.............................................................................................16
7.5.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................16
7.5.2
Stormwater Management Options........................................................ ....18
7.5.3
Non -Structural BMP's.......................................................................................18
7.5.4
Structural BMPs...............................................................
7.5.5
.................
Regulatory Mechanism............................................................... .....18
7.5.6
.................
Operation and Maintenance....................................................... .....18
7.5.7
Education.........................................................................................................18
7.5.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................19
7.5.9
Evaluation.........................................................................................................19
7.6
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ...................20
7.6.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................20
7.6.2
Affected Operations..........................................................................................22
7.6.3
Training............................................................................... .............................
22
7.6.4
Maintenance and Inspections...........................................................................22
7.6.5
Vehicular Operations........................................................................................23
7.6.6
Waste Disposal................................................................................................23
7.6.7
Flood Management Projects.............................................................................23

7.6.10 Decision Process...................................................................:..........................23
6.11 Evaluation.........................................................................................................23
iv

DEFINITIONS
NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
MS4 -- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. A conveyance or system of
conveyances (including roads with drainagesystems, municipal streets, catch basins
curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains)
BMP — Best Management Practice
TMDL — Total Maximum Daily Load
Illicit Discharge — Any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
Exceptions include discharges from NPDES-permited industrial
sources and discharges from fire -fighting activities.
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TOWN OF GREEN LEVEL
1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population Served: 2467
Ten Year Growth Rate: 26.01 %
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas:
Jurisdictional area: 1.34 square miles
MS4: 1:34 square miles
1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
The MS4 system is primarily composed of small drainage ditches, driveway culverts,
and larger drainways.
1.2 LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES
Residential: 72%
Commercial: 4%
Industrial: 7%
Open Space 17%
1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY.
The land use estimate was based on the zoning within the jurisdictional area as of June
2000. The Piedmont Triad Council of Government's GIS system provided the zoning
data, and includes the right-of-way areas.
1.4 TMDL IDENTIFICATION
No receiving streams in the MS4 are currently designated as TMDL streams.
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TOWN OF GREEN LEVEL
2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 1. Cape Fear River Basin
Use
Water
Stream
Water Quality
Support
Quality
Receiving Stream Name
Segment
Classification
Rating
Issues
Back Creek
16-18-(6)
WS-V;NSW
1,2
NA
Unnamed tributary to Graham -Mebane
16-18-(1.5)
WS-II; HQW,
1,2,3
4
Reservoir (Back Creek).
NSW,CA
Unnamed tributary to Boyd's Creek.
16-16
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1,2
NA
Aquatic life and secondary recreation
2'Fish consumption
3 Water Supply
"On 2010 303d List for Chlorophyll a
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 LOCAL PROGRAMS:
Watershed districts within the Town's Town limits are subject to the Alamance County
Watershed Protection Ordinance, which contains provisions limiting the type and
density of new development.
3.2 STATEPROGRAMS:
All development activities within the Watershed Districts are subject to the standards,
usage conditions and other regulations contained in the Rules and Requirements of the
Surface Water Supply Protection Rules adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
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4 PERMITTING INFORMATION.
Table 2. Responsible Contacts
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
Town Clerk
Sandra McCollum
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
[e-mail]
Stormwater Engineer
(contract basis)
gosh Johnson, P.E.
3361226-5534
336/226-3034
[e-mail]
Town Secretary
Hazel Walker
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
Town Public Works
Director
Rodney Gunn
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
[e-mail]
Town Attorney
Nick Herman
9191929-3905
919/9425742
Town Administrator
Haywood Cloud
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
[e-mail]
Town of Green Level
Organizational Chart
Town Council
Town Atfomey Town Eng
Town Administrator
Town Secretary I Code Enforcement Officer
Town Clerk
Public Works Supervisor
Public Works Laborer I I Assistant Public Works Supervisor
Signing Official: Town Administrator — Haywood Cloud
Duly Authorized Representative: NA
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Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Public Education
Measurable Goal
Town
Clerk
Town
Administrator
Stormwater
Engineer
Town Public
Works
Director
Town
Attorney
Summarize Education Plan & report on implementation
X
X
Number of Children reached & subject covered
X
X
Number of houses & businesses reach by mailer, brochures, and posters
X
X
Report annually on number of businesses reached and number of employees educated
through business and industry outreach
X
X
Public Involvement and Participation
Measurable Goal
Town
Clerk
Town
Administrator
Stormwater
Engineer
Town Public
Works
Director
Town
Attorney
The number of storm drains labeled will be reported annually
X
X
The number of adopting groups, the stream or creek they adopt and its length, and the
amount of debris removed will be reported annually
X
X
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Measurable Goal
Town
Clerk
Town
Administrator
Stormwater
Engineer
Town Public
Works
Director
Town
Attorney
Note date of adoption of amended ordinance and have copy in annual report file.
X
X
X
X
X
Report annually on progress of storm sewer system map.
X
X
Maintain records of the areas screened as part of the detection/elimination program and
summarize in annual report.
X
X
Note date of distribution of septic system management, and number of copies placed.
X
X
Provide materials to all public employees in illicit connections and how to recognize one.
Complete by end of year one and note date distributed.
X
X
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Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Post Construction Site Management for New and Re -development activities
Town Public
Town
Town
Stormwater
Works
Town
Measurable Goal
Clerk
Administrator
Engineer
Director
Attorney
Maintain and Implement Post -Construction Program and Ordinance.
X
X
X
X
X
Report annually on progress made, in developing standards and policies that ensure
X
X
structural BMPs will be in conformance with the state's Stormwater Management Design
Manual.
Implement maintenance and inspection standards of BMP Devices constructed.
X
X
Implement an on -site wastewater treatment system oversight program. Report annually on
X
X
progress made.
Pollution PreventlonlGood Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Town Public
Town
Town
Stormwater
Works
Town
Measurable Goal
Clerk
Administrator
Engineer
Director
Attorney
Report annually on inspection results and any corrective actions taken.
X
X
Maintain pollution prevention for public facilities training program annually, and report on
X
X
number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to all employees who maintain the drainage system with a focus on
X
X
X
floatable, grit, sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage system.
Report annually on number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to all employees who manage and apply chemicals to address safe storage,
X
X
X
application and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training annually throughout the
permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Evaluate Vehicular operations and implement improvements.
X
X
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5 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
Not applicable
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6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
The Town of Green Level will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program
and the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for
construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control
requirement. There are no legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities.
Contact Information:
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Gray Hauser
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
336/771-4600
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
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X
X
X
X
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targeted audiences, and measurable goals. Summarize plan
and implementation progress in each annual report.
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School Programs
Maintain school children education program. Focus on basic
X
X
X
X
X
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messages regarding clean water and the things they can do at
home to help. Track the number of children reached and the
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subject covered and report annually.
Mailers, brochures, posters
Distribute bilingual mailer for insert in utility bills. Distribute
X
X
X
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bilingual brochures and posters for distribution at Town Hall.
Target homeowners and businesses with messages about how
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they can reduce pollution picked up by stormwater. Track
number of homes and businesses reached by mailer and report
annually.
Town's web page
Link to other stormwater websites. Give tips on reducing
X
X
X
X
X
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pollution. Report annually.
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Festivals, parades, local
Participate in local festivals annually by providing a stormwater 1
X
X
X
X
X
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fairs
information booth starting. Provide bilingual messages on the
importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be
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carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
Business and Industry
Maintain program for educating business and industry using
X
X
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education and outreach
brochures or pamphlets and report annually on number of
businesses reached and number of employees educated. Focus
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on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. Target hot spot
businesses.
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7.1.2 Target Audience
Green Level residents, local businesses (including gas station owners) and
industry, will be targeted because these groups have the most impact on
stormwater pollution prevention.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
The education program will target total suspended solids and nutrient loading
because turbidity, sedimentation, and nutrients are the pollutants of concern in
downstream waters. In addition, floatables, trash, and debris will also be
targeted. The education program will also address the proper use and disposal
of typical household chemicals, garden chemicals, and used motor oil.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
School programs, printed materials to be distributed via mail and public events,
and participation in state cleanup programs will be used to reach the target
audience. By using these methods, the education program will be expected to
reach all residents of Green Level, as well as those that do business here, over
the course of the five year permit period. As a result of this outreach program,
the target audience will be informed of the importance of reducing storm water
pollution and ways they can incorporate pollution reduction in their daily lives.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water public education and outreach program was
based on the mechanisms currently in place, and their means and effectiveness
of communicating and educating the public about the issues of stormwater
pollution prevention. Each of the BMP's selected were judged to be an effective
and economical tool for educating the general public and/or specific groups
within the community, with a specific measurable goal with which to gauge its
effectiveness.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The education and outreach program will ' be evaluated based on how each
individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting
period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the
measurable goals.
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7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
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A public meeting will be held in Year 1 to discuss the
x
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implementation of the new permit. Based on the
results of this meeting a Citizen's Group may be
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established.
Volunteer Stormwater Program
The Town will promote various volunteer stormwater
x
x
x
x
X
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programs annually. These will include Big Sweep,
Adopt -A -Stream programs, and Storm Drain Stenciling.
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The number of participants will be reported annually.
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7.2.2 Target Audience
The public meeting allowing the public an opportunity to review the stormwater
management program will target all interested and affected members of the
Green Level community.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public was originally involved in the development of the stormwater permit
and management program through a public hearing in 2005. Public participation
opportunities will be implemented throughout the life of the permit through the
Volunteer Stormwater Programs.
7.2.4 Decision Process
A public meeting is necessary for public participation and input. The other BMPs
were selected to give the public a choice of both active and passive participation
roles.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The Public Involvement and Participation program will ' be evaluated based on
how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each
reporting period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting
the measurable goals.
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7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
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Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance
Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance and make any
X
X
X
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necessary revisions.
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Town Attorney
Review Illicit Discharge Program
Review Illicit Discharge Program and make any
X
X
X
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necessary revisions.
Stormwater Engineer
Maintain storm sewer system reap
Maintain system map in support of inspection program.
X
X
X
X
X
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showing outfalls and the receiving
The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water
body of water.
for each outfall. Report annually on progress.
sneer Stormwater En
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Maintain an inspection and
Define areas of the community that will be inspected
X
X
X
X
X
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elimination program within the
for illicit connections and show on a map the progress
community.
made year by year.
sneer Stormwater En
g
Coordinate with local health
Provide a fact sheet on septic system management,
X
X
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department on failing septic systems,
Note date of distribution and number of copies placed.
locating problem areas in the system
Complete by end of year two and update in year five.
sneer Stormwater En
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map. Provide public information on
septic system management.
Train employees on how to inspect
Provide materials to all public employees in illicit -
X
X
X
X
X
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for illicit connections and establish a
connections and how to recognize one. Summarize in
tracking system for managing
annual report.
sneer Stormwater En
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reported problem areas.
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7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
Storm sewer system has been mapped and will be inspected during the course
of normal maintenance operations by the public service department. The route
of the system, locations of pipes, drainage ditches, and outfalls will be
maintained on a paper map and/or electronic map. The map will be updated as
needed during subsequent maintenance operations.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The Town has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance which allows for inspection,
maintenance, and prohibits illicit discharges.
7.3.4 Enforcement:
There are provisions in the amended ordinance for enforcement actions and
penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connection.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
After the field screening is complete, the Town will take measures to identify and
remove illegal discharges. Identifying illegal discharges may require a
combination of office and field work. After the field screening, staff will consult the
jurisdiction -wide information they have compiled to obtain information about the
land uses, infrastructure, industries, potential sources and types of pollution that
may exist in the drainage area of the outfall.
After priority areas have been identified in the office, a systematic field
investigation will be planned that minimizes the amount of resources required to
identify the source. The following field methods may be used to identify and
trace the source of illegal discharges:
• Site Investigation
• Dry weather flow observations
• Smoke Testing/Dye Testing
• Television Inspection
The right of entry established in the ordinance will provide access for inspection if
the origin of the discharge is in doubt. Once an illegal discharge is located and
confirmed through field screening, staff will notify the responsible party verbally if
possible and follow-up with written notification. If the responsible party does not
comply with the removal schedule provided by the Town, or receive approval for
a revised schedule, the Town will take enforcement action and the connection
will be removed at the responsible party's expense.
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7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
Currently there are no known non-stormwater discharges that are a significant
contributor to the MS4. If any are identified in the future, they will be addressed
at that time.
7.3.7 Outreach
Town employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training
requirements. These will be addressed in the Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping section of this plan, and will include training in hazardous material
handling and disposal, as well as notices and signs posted in the appropriate
areas.
The general public will be educated through the BMP's listed in the Public
Education section of this plan. These educational BMP's will include brochures,
public service announcements, and business education and outreach programs.
7.3.8 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program was based primarily on regulatory mechanisms. The regulatory,
educational, procedural BMP's selected were judged to be an effective means of
detecting and eliminating illicit discharges.
7.3.9 Evaluation
The effectiveness of the program will be gauged by the total number of illicit
connections detected and removed each year and with public complaints. If the
total number remains constant, or increases, changes will be made to the public
education program and/or the Town ordinance to allow for greater enforcement
and penalties.
7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORmmTER RUNOFF CONTROL
The Town of Green Level will rely on the North Carolina State Erosion and Sediment
Control Program and the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit
program for construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff
control requirement.
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7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
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Review the Post Construction Ordinance for
x
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compliance with NC DWO guidance and local
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effectiveness. Phase 11 Post -Construction
Ordinance will incorporate Jordan Lake Nutrient
Town Administrator
Strategy Regulations in Year 3.
Town Attorney
Review standards and policies that ensure
Review local standards to remain in compliance
x
Public Works Director
structural BMPs will be in conformance with
with the NC DWQ BMP Manual.
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the state's Stormwater Management
Design Manual
Review maintenance standards and
Review the maintenance standards and
x
x
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inspection program to ensure that on -site
inspection program for local on -site controls.
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controls continue to function as designed.
Maintain the education program created for
Maintain the education program created for land
x
x
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land developers and the public.
developers and the public detailed in other
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BMP's. Report annually on progress made.
Coordinate with the county health
Coordinate with county health department. Report
x
x
X
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department on developing and
Annually on progress made.
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implementing an oversight program to
minimize the potential for fecal coliform
contamination by ensuring proper operation
and maintenance of on -site wastewater
treatment systems.
Develop and implement policies,
Policies will be developed and implemented to
x
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regulations and incentives to protect natural
encourage natural resource protection. This will
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resources.
include developing and publicizing buffer
regulations around wetlands, creeks, and other
water bodies. Progress will be reported annually
after year 3.
Open Space Preservation
Policies will be developed to encourage
x
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dedication of open space from developers and
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Greenfield areas in the community. Progress will
be reported annually after year 3.
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7.5.8 Decision. Process
The post -construction stormwater management program ensures that controls
are in place that will prevent or minimize water quality impacts from new
development and redevelopment projects. These controls include post -
construction ordinance to address post -construction runoff control from new
development and redevelopment projects and ensure adequate long-term
operation and maintenance of BMPs. Future revisions to this ordinance will be
intended to enhance water quality.
7.5.9 Evaluation
The post construction site management for new and re -development activities
program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its
measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be
considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
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Annual Inspection are done for all municipally owned
X
X
X
X
X
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has been developed that includes
properties. Results of these inspections are reported
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annual routine inspections of catch
annually.
basins and other stormwater systems
for the municipal building and vehicle
storage yard. The objective of the
inspections is to reduce pollutant
loading from municipal sites.
Inspections will include noting any
problems or issues that may have an
impact on stormwater quality, and any
corrective actions taken. Schedules
and procedures have been
established for the inspections, and a
record -keeping system schedules and
documents inspections.
Develop training materials on pollution
Educate all employees on clean water issues and on
X
X
X
X
X
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prevention for public facilities, using
workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
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existing materials gathered from other
pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program annually
organizations or creating new tools as
and report on number of employees trained and
needed. Educate all employees
subjects covered.
annually on the need for controls to
protect stormwater from exposure to
potential pollutants.
Provide training for those employees
Provide training to all employees who maintain the
X
X
X
X
X
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that maintain the drainage system with
drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit,
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the focus on disposal of floatables,
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the
grit, sediment, and other pollutants
removed from the system.
drainage system. Report annually on number of
employees trained and subjects covered.
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.6.1 BMP Summary Table (cont'd)
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Provide training to all employees who manage and
x
x
x
x
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manage and apply chemicals for
apply chemicals to address safe storage, application
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control of dust, pests, ven-nin, and
and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training
weeds and/or are used to enhance the
annually throughout the permit. Report on number of
growth or condition of public urban
employees trained and subjects covered,
landscape and recreation facilities.
Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and
disposal of chemicals used.
Evaluate BMP methods of collecting
Implement Truck Washing with minimal water quality
x
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and treating the wash water from truck
impacts beginning in Year 2.
washing operations.
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7.6.2 Affected Operations
The Town of Green Level operates a municipal building that serves as a town
hall and a county sheriff substation and a Public Works maintenance facility and
storage yard. All vehicles, equipment, and materials at the storage yard are
stored in a building or covered storage area. There are no known floor drains in
any of the buildings at this facility.
7.6.3 Training
Training materials have been developed on pollution prevention for public
facilities, using similar materials as will be used in the public outreach program.
All employees will be educated annually on the need for controls to protect
stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training will also serve as
the training requirement for public employees as specified in the outreach
component of the Illicit Discharge section of this program.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance
operations will be provided training in BMPs, the processes and materials they
are working with, safety hazards, practices for preventing discharges, and
procedures for responding quickly and properly to toxic and hazardous material
incidents.
All public employees involved in stormwater drainage system maintenance will
be specifically trained in the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other
pollutants removed from the system. Additional training, or certification, will be
provided to employees that manage and apply chemicals for control of dust,
pests, vermin, and weeds and/or to enhance the growth or condition of public
urban landscape and recreation facilities. Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and disposal of chemicals used.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program has been developed that includes routine
inspections of catch basins and other stormwater systems for the municipal
building and vehicle storage yard. The objective of the inspections is to reduce
pollutant loading from municipal sites. Inspections include noting any problems or
issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality, and any corrective actions
needed. Schedules, procedures, and a record -keeping system are used to
schedule and document inspections.
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7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
All vehicles, equipment, and associated material at the Public Works facility are
stored inside a building or under a covered parking area. The Public Works
vehicles are washed off -site at commercial car washes and all vehicle and
equipment repairs are performed off -site by various venders. Only minor vehicle
and equipment maintenance take place at this facility.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Garbage, recyclables, and heavy trash collection are contracted out to private
companies,
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
Future flood management projects will be reviewed from a water quality
standpoint.
7.6.10 Decision Process
The most effective and practical BMPs for minimizing stormwater pollution were
selected for this program.
7.6.11 Evaluation
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program
will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable
goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any
BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
-
Date Rec'd
Fee Paid
Permit Number
tj&S 00641-1-1
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant,
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Seeking Permit Coverage
Town of Green Level
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
state or local
Public
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
Town
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
Classification Code
SIC 91 - 97
e.
County(s)
Alamance
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
miles
1.34 square miles
g.
Population
Permanent
2467 (NC Office of State Planning, State Demographer)
Seasonal (if available)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
26.01%
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes � No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
1.34 square miles
b.
River Basin(s)
Cape Fear
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
3
d.
Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
72 %
•
Commercial
4%
•
Industrial
7%
•
Open Space
17%
Total =
100 %
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
® Yes ❑ No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
q Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
❑ Yes 4 No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes 4 No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes 4 No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
Yes ❑ No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
rmittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
4 Yes El No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
• Element they will implement
Construction site runoff controls
• Contact Person
Matthew Gantt, P.E.
• Contact Address
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Contact Telephone Number
336/771-4600
c. Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
❑ Yes No
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
a. Name of person to which permit authority
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
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VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDE=S stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a .system designed to assure that qualified personnel
property gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering 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.
n
Signature
T
Name
_�"
Ha d Cloud
Title
Towff Administrator
Street Address
2510 Green Level Church XGad
PO Box
PO Box 729, Haw River, NC, 27258
City
Green Level
State
NC
Zip
27258
Telephone
336/578-3443
Fax
336/578-5373
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
Rodney Gunn
b.
Title
Public Works Director
c.
Street Address
2510 Green Level Church Road
d.
PO Box
PO Box 729, Haw River, NC, 27258
e.
City
Green Level
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
27258
h.
Telephone Number
336/578-3443
L
Fax Number
336/578-5373
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
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IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f,
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
NA
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6,2, Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
THE TOWN OF GREEN LEVEL
APRIL 5, 2004
REVISED MARCH 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ii
Definitions........................................................................ .. .............................................. v
1 Storm Sewer System Information..............................................................................1
1.1 MS4 Conveyance System.....................................................................................1
1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates.........................................................................1
1.3 Estimate Methodology: .......................................................................................... 1
1.4 TMDL Identification...............................................................................................1
2. Receiving Streams....................................................................................................2
3 Existing Water Quality Programs...............................................................................3
3.1 Local Programs: .................................................................................................... 3
3.2 State Programs: ......................................................................3
4 Permitting Information...............................................................................................4
5 Co -Permitting Information..........................................................................................7
6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations ......... 8
7 Stormwater Management Program...........................................................................9
7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.....................................9
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table.........................................................................................9
7.1.2 Target Audience...............................................................................................10
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources..................................................................................10
7.1.4 Outreach Program............................................................................................10
7.1.5 Decision Process..............................................................................................10
7.1.6 Evaluation.........................................................................................................10
7.2 Public Involvement and Participation..................................................................11
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................11
7.2.2 Target Audience...............................................................................................12
7.2.3 Participation Program.......................................................................................12

7.2.4
Decision Process..............................................................................................12
7.2.5
Evaluation.........................................................................................................12
7.3
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination..........................................................13
7.3.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................13
7.3.2
Storm Sewer System Map................................................................................14
7.3.3
Regulatory Mechanism.....................................................................................14
7.3.4
Enforcement.....................................................................................................14
7.3.5
Detection and Elimination.................................................................................14
7.3.6
Non Stormwater Discharges.............................................................................15
7.3.7
Outreach...........................................................................................................15
7.3.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................15
7.3.9
Evaluation.........................................................................................................15
7.4
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.....................................................15
7.5
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
.................................
Redevelopment................................................................ ..16
7.5.1
BMP Summary Table........................................................................ ..16
7.5.2
Stormwater Management Options....................................................................18
7.5.3
Non -Structural BMP's.................................................
7.5.4
Structural BMPs...............................................................................................18
7.5.5
Regulatory Mechanism.....................................................................................18
7.5.6
Operation and Maintenance.............................................................................18
7.5.7
Education............................................................................
7.5.8
Decision Process..............................................................................................19
7.5.9
Evaluation.........................................................................................................19
7.6
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations...................20
7.6.1
BMP Summary Table.......................................................................................20
7.6.2
Affected Operations..........................................................................................22
7.6.3
Training............................................................................................................22
7.6.4
Maintenance and Inspections...........................................................................22
7.6.5
Vehicular Operations........................................................................................23
7.6.6
..................................
Waste Disposal............................................................ ..23
7.6.7
Flood Management Projects.............................................................................23

DEFINITIONS
NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
MS4 — Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. A conveyance or system of
conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins
curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains)
BMP — Best Management Practice
TMDL — Total Maximum Daily Load
Illicit Discharge — Any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater.
Exceptions include discharges from NPDES-permited industrial
sources and discharges from fire -fighting activities.
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1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Population Served: 2467
Ten Year Growth Rate: 26.01 %
Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas:
Jurisdictional area: 1.34 square miles
MS4: 1.34 square miles
1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
The MS4 system is primarily composed of small drainage ditches, driveway culverts,
and larger drainways.
1.2 LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES
Residential: 72%
Commercial: 4%
Industrial: 7%
Open Space 17%
1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY:
The land use estimate was based on the zoning within the jurisdictional area as of June
2000. The Piedmont Triad Council of Government's GIS system provided the zoning
data, and includes the right-of-way areas.
1.4 TMDL IDENTIFICATION
No receiving streams in the MS4 are currently designated as TMDL streams.
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2 RECEIVING STREAMS
Table 1. Cape Fear River Basin
Use
Water
Stream
Water Quality
Support
Quality
Receiving Stream Name
Segment
Classification
Rating
Issues
Back Creek
16-18-(6)
WS-V;NSW
1,2
NA
Unnamed tributary to Graham -Mebane
16-18-(1.5)
WS-II; HQW,
1,2,3
4
Reservoir (Back Creek).
NSW,CA
Unnamed tributary to Boyd's Creek.
16-16
WS-V;NSW
1,2
NA
Aquatic life and secondary recreation
2.Fish consumption
3 Water Supply
"On 2010 303d List for Chlorophyll a
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3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1 LOCAL PROGRAMS:
Watershed districts within the Town's Town limits are subject to the Alamance County
Watershed Protection Ordinance, which contains provisions limiting the type and
density of new development.
3.2 STATE PROGRAMS:
All development activities within the Watershed Districts are subject to the standards,
usage conditions and other regulations contained in the Rules and Requirements of the
Surface Water Supply Protection Rules adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission.
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4 PERMITTING INFORMATION.
Table 2. Responsible Contacts
Position
Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Email
Town Clerk
Sandra McCollum
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
[e-mail]
Stormwater Engineer
(contract basis)
Josh Johnson, P.E.
336/226-5534
3361226-3034
[e-mail]
Town Secretary
Hazel Walker
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
Town Public Works
Director
Rodney Gunn
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
[e-mail]
Town Attorney
Nick Herman
919/929-3905
919/9425742
Town Administrator
Haywood Cloud
336/578-3443
336/578-5373
[e-mail]
Town of Green Level
Organizational Chart
Town Council
Town Attornev I I I Town Encineer
Town Administrator
Town Secretary
Code Enforcement Officer
Town Clerk
Public Works Supervisor
Public Works Laborer Assistant Public Works Supervisor
Signing Official: Town Administrator — Haywood Cloud
Drily Authorized Representative: NA
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Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Public Education
Measurable Goal
Town
Cleric
Town
Administrator
Stormwater
Engineer
Town Public
Works
Director
Town
Attorney
Summarize Education Plan & report on implementation
X
X
Number of Children reached & subject covered
X
X
Number of houses & businesses reach by mailer, brochures, and posters
X
X
Report annually on number of businesses reached and number of employees educated
through business and industry outreach
X
X
Public Involvement and Participation
Measurable Goal
Town
Clerk
Town
Administrator
Stormwater
Engineer
Town Public
Works
Director
Town
Attorney
The number of storm drains labeled will be reported annually
X
X
The number of adopting groups, the stream or creek they adopt and its length, and the
amount of debris removed will be reported annually
X
X
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Measurable Goal
Town
Clerk
Town
Administrator
Stormwater
Engineer
Town Public
Works
Director
Town
Attorney
Note date of adoption of amended ordinance and have copy in annual report file.
X
X
X
X
X
Report annually on progress of storm sewer system map.
X
X
Maintain records of the areas screened as part of the detection/elimination program and
summarize in annual report.
X
X
Note date of distribution of septic system management, and number of copies placed.
X
X
Provide materials to all public employees in illicit connections and how to recognize one.
Complete by end of year one and note date distributed.
X
X
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Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact
Post Construction Site Management for New and Re -development activities
Town Public
Town
Town
Stormwater
Works
Town
Measurable Goal
Clerk
Administrator
Engineer
Director
Attorney
Maintain and Implement Post -Construction Program and Ordinance.
X
X
X
X
X
Report annually on progress made, in developing standards and policies that ensure
X
X
structural BMPs will be in conformance with the state's Stormwater Management Design
Manual.
Implement maintenance and inspection standards of BMP Devices constructed.
X
X
Implement an on -site wastewater treatment system oversight program. Report annually on
X
X
progress made.
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Town Public
Town
Town
Stormwater
Works
Town
Measurable Goal
Clerk
Administrator
Engineer
Director
Attorney
Report annually on inspection results and any corrective actions taken.
X
X
Maintain pollution prevention for public facilities training program annually, and report on
X
X
number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to all employees who maintain the drainage system with a focus on
X
X
X
floalable, grit, sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage system.
Report annually on number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Provide training to all employees who manage and apply chemicals to address safe storage,
X
X
X
application and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training annually throughout the
permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered.
Evaluate Vehicular operations and implement improvements.
X
X
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5 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION
Not applicable
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6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
The Town of Green Level will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program
and the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for
construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control
requirement. There are no legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities.
Contact Information:
NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Gray Hauser
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
336/771-4600
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7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS
7.1.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
�YRR
Responsible Position/Party
1R
2R
3R
4R
Maintain an education plan
Maintain education plan. Include in plan the BMPs, schedule,
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
targeted audiences, and measurable goals. Summarize plan
Stormwater Engineer
and implementation progress in each annual report.
School Programs
Maintain school children education program. Focus on basic
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
messages regarding clean water and the things they can do at
Stormwater Engineer
home to help. Track the number of children reached and the
subject covered and report annually.
Mailers, brochures, posters
Distribute bilingual mailer for insert in utility bills. Distribute
X
X
X
Public Works Director
bilingual brochures and posters for distribution at Town Hall.
Stormwater Engineer
Target homeowners and businesses with messages about how
they can reduce pollution picked up by stormwater. Track
number of homes and businesses reached by mailer and report
annually.
Town's web page
Link to other stormwater websites. Give tips on reducing
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
pollution. Report annually.
Stormwater Engineer
Festivals, parades, local
Participate in local festivals annually by providing a stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
fairs
information booth starting. Provide bilingual messages on the
Stormwater Engineer
importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be
carried out to help keep stormwater clean.
Business and Industry
Maintain program for educating business and industry using
X
X
Public Works Director
education and outreach
brochures or pamphlets and report annually on number of
Stormwater Engineer
businesses reached and number of employees educated. Focus
on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. Target hot spot
businesses.
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7.1.2 Target Audience
Green Level residents, local businesses (including gas station owners) and
industry, will be targeted because these groups have the most impact on
stormwater pollution prevention.
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources
The education program will target total suspended solids and nutrient loading
because turbidity, sedimentation, and nutrients are the pollutants of concern in
downstream waters. In addition, floatables, trash, and debris will also be
targeted. The education program will also address the proper use and disposal
of typical household chemicals, garden chemicals, and used motor oil.
7.1.4 Outreach Program
School programs, printed materials to be distributed via mail and public events,
and participation in state cleanup programs will be used to reach the target
audience. By using these methods, the education program will be expected to
reach all residents of Green Level, as well as those that do business here, over
the course of the five year permit period. As a result of this outreach program,
the target audience will be informed of the importance of reducing storm water
pollution and ways they can incorporate pollution reduction in their daily lives.
7.1.5 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water public education and outreach program was
based on the mechanisms currently in place, and their means and effectiveness
of communicating and educating the public about the issues of stormwater
pollution prevention. Each of the BMP's selected were judged to be an effective
and economical tool for educating the general public and/or specific groups
within the community, with a specific measurable goal with which to gauge its
effectiveness.
7.1.6 Evaluation
The education and outreach program will be evaluated based on how each
individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting
period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the
measurable goals.
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7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP r
Measurable'Goals
�R
2R
Y3
Y4
9R
Responsible Position/Party ..
Public Meeting
A public meeting will be held in Year 1 to discuss the
X
Public Works Director
implementation of the new permit. Based on the
Stormwater Engineer
results of this meeting a Citizen's Group may be
established.
Volunteer Stormwater Program
The Town will promote various volunteer stormwater
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
programs annually. These will include Big Sweep,
Stormwater Engineer
Adopt -A -Stream programs, and Storm Drain Stenciling.
The number of participants will be reported annually.
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7.2.2 Target Audience
The public meeting allowing the public an opportunity to review the stormwater
management program will target all interested and affected members of the
Green Level community.
7.2.3 Participation Program
The public was originally involved in the development of the stormwater permit
and management program through a public hearing in 2005. Public participation
opportunities will be implemented throughout the life of the permit through the
Volunteer Stormwater Programs.
7.2.4 Decision Process
A public meeting is necessary for public participation and input. The other BMPs
were selected to give the public a choice of both active and passive participation
roles.
7.2.5 Evaluation
The Public Involvement and Participation program will be evaluated based on
how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each
reporting period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting
the measurable goals.
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7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table
SMP
Measurable Goals '
YR
YR
YR
3
YR_
YR
5
Responsible.PositionlParty.
1
4
Review illicit Discharge Ordinance
Review Illicit Discharge Ordinance and make any
X
X
X
Public Works Director
necessary revisions.
Stormwater Engineer
Town Attorney
Review Illicit Discharge Program
Review Illicit Discharge Program and make any
X
X
X
Public Works Director
necessary revisions.
Stormwater Engineer
Maintain storm sewer system map
Maintain system map in support of inspection program.
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
showing outfalls and the receiving
The map will note outfalls and receiving body of water
Stormwater Engineer
body of water
for each outfall. Report annually on progress.
Maintain an inspection and
Define areas of the community that will be inspected
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
elimination program within the
for illicit connections and show on a map the progress
Stormwater Engineer
community.
made year by year.
Coordinate with local health
Provide a fact sheet on septic system management,
X
X
Public Works Director
department on failing septic systems,
(Vote date of distribution and number of copies placed.
Stormwater Engineer
locating problem areas in the system
Complete by end of year two and update in year five.
map. Provide public information on
septic system management.
Train employees on how to inspect
Provide materials to all public employees in illicit
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
for illicit connections and establish a
connections and how to recognize one. Summarize in
Stormwater Engineer
tracking system for managing
annual report.
reported problem areas.
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7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map
Storm sewer system has been mapped and will be inspected during the course
of normal maintenance operations by the public service department. The route
of the system, locations of pipes, drainage ditches, and outfalls will be
maintained on a paper map and/or electronic map. The map will be updated as
needed during subsequent maintenance operations.
7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism
The Town has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance which allows for inspection,
maintenance, and prohibits illicit discharges.
7.3.4 Enforcement:
There are provisions in the amended ordinance for enforcement actions and
penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connection.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination
After the field screening is complete, the Town will take measures to identify and
remove illegal discharges. Identifying illegal discharges may require a
combination of office and field work. After the field screening, staff will consult the
jurisdiction -wide information they have compiled to obtain information about the
land uses, infrastructure, industries, potential sources and types of pollution that
may exist in the drainage area of the outfall.
After priority areas have been identified in the office, a systematic field
investigation will be planned that minimizes the amount of resources required to
identify the source. The following field methods may be used to identify and
trace the source of illegal discharges:
• Site Investigation
• Dry weather flow observations
• Smoke Testing/Dye Testing
• Television Inspection
The right of entry established in the ordinance will provide access for inspection if
the origin of the discharge is in doubt. Once an illegal discharge is located and
confirmed through field screening, staff will notify the responsible party verbally if
possible and follow-up with written notification. If the responsible party does not
comply with the removal schedule provided by the Town, or receive approval for
a revised schedule, the Town will take enforcement action and the connection
will be removed at the responsible party's expense.
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7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges
Currently there are no known non-stormwater discharges that are a significant
contributor to the MS4. If any are identified in the future, they will be addressed
at that time.
7.3.7 Outreach
Town employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training
requirements. These will be addressed in the Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping section of this plan, and will include training in hazardous material
handling and disposal, as well as notices and signs posted in the appropriate
areas.
The general public will be educated through the BMP's listed in the Public
Education section of this plan. These educational BMP's will include brochures,
public service announcements, and business education and outreach programs.
7.3.8 Decision Process
The formation of the storm water Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program was based primarily on regulatory mechanisms. The regulatory,
educational, procedural BMP's selected were judged to be an effective means of
detecting and eliminating illicit discharges.
7.3.9 Evaluation
The effectiveness of the program will be gauged by the total number of illicit
connections detected and removed each year and with public complaints. If the
total number remains constant, or increases, changes will be made to the public
education program and/or the Town ordinance to allow for greater enforcement
and penalties.
7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWA TER RUNOFF CONTROL
The Town of Green Level will rely on the North Carolina State Erosion and Sediment
Control Program and the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit
program for construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff
control requirement.
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7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT
7.5.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
Y3
Y4R
Y5
Responsible Position/Party
1R
2R
Review the Post Construction Ordinance
Review the Post Construction Ordinance for
X
Public Works Director
compliance with NC DWQ guidance and local
Stormwater Engineer
effectiveness. Phase II Post -Construction
Ordinance will incorporate Jordan Lake Nutrient
Town Administrator
Strategy Regulations in Year 3.
Town Attorney
Review standards and policies that ensure
Review local standards to remain in compliance
X
Public Works Director
structural BMPs will be in conformance with
with the NC DWQ BMP Manual.
the state's Stormwater Management
Stormwater Engineer
Design Manual
Review maintenance standards and
Review the maintenance standards and
X
X
Public Works Director
inspection program to ensure that on -site
inspection program for local on -site controls.
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controls continue to function as designed.
Maintain the education program created for
Maintain the education program created for land
X
X
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land developers and the public.
developers and the public detailed in other
Stormwater Engineer
BMP's. Report annually on progress made.
Coordinate with the county health
Coordinate with county health department. Report
X
X
X
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department on developing and
Annually on progress made.
implementing an oversight program to
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minimize the potential for fecal coliform
contamination by ensuring proper operation
and maintenance of on -site wastewater
treatment systems.
Develop and implement policies,
Policies will be developed and implemented to
X
Public Works Director
regulations and incentives to protect natural
encourage natural resource protection. This will
Stormwater Engineer
resources.
include developing and publicizing buffer
regulations around wetlands, creeks, and other
water bodies. Progress will be reported annually
after year 3.
Open Space Preservation
Policies will be developed to encourage
X
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dedication of open space from developers and
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Greenfield areas in the community. Progress will
be reported annually after year 3.
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Tree Preservation
Policies and standards will be developed to
X
Public Works Director
encourage the preservation of mature trees
Stormwater Engineer
during development. This will include replacing
trees that are damaged during development and
Town Administrator
encouraging street trees to be included with
capital improvement projects. Progress will be
reported annually after year 3.
Development Types
Policies will be developed that encourage
X
Public Works Director
redevelopment, development in areas with
Stormwater Engineer
existing infrastructure, and mixed use
developments. Progress will be reported annually
Town Administrator
after year 3.
Street Design, Parking Requirements, and
Policies will be changed to allow for street design
X
Public Works Director
Transportation Options
standards and engineering practices that
Stormwater Engineer
encourage minimal street widths when the
development has a Low Impact Development
Town Attorney
component. Policies will be developed to
encourage LID practices including pervious
Town Administrator
pavement, reduced parking requirements, and
alternate transportation options. Progress will be
reported annually after year 3.
Green Infrastructure Practices and
Green Infrastructure Practices and Strategies will
X
Public Works Director
Strategies will be encouraged.
be encouraged through revising existing
Stormwater Engineer
development policies, standards, and ordinances.
Progress will be reported annually beginning in
Town Administrator
year 3.
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7.5.2 Stormwater Management Options
The existing land usage ordinance has a post -construction stormwater runoff
management program for new development and redevelopment projects that
disturb greater than, or equal to, one acre. This ordinance will be revised prior to
the end of year 3 of the permit to incorporate Low Impact Development (LID)
provisions, Green Infrastructure Elements, and Nutrient Reduction limits as
defined in the Jordan Lake Nutrient Reduction Strategy. This will include policies
to encourage the following:
Natural Resource Protection, Open Space Protection, Tree Preservation,
Redevelopment, Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure, Mixed Use
Development, Green Infrastructure Street Design, Integration of Green
Infrastructure, Promotion of Pervious Pavement, Reduced Parking
Requirements, and Alternate Transportation.
7.5.3 Non -Structural BMP's
The receiving streams in the Town's watershed are classified as Nutrient
Sensitive Waters; therefore the post construction ordinance ensures that best
management practices for reducing nutrient loading are implemented. In
addition, a nutrient application (both inorganic fertilizer and organic nutrients)
management program has been developed and is included in the stormwater
management program.
7.5.4 Structural BMPs
The Town has certified its BMP manual as equal to the NC DWQ BMP Manual.
The Town reviews structural BMP's based on the NC DWQ BMP Manual and will
continue to do so in the future.
7.5.5 Regulatory Mechanism
The Town's Post -Construction Ordinance establishes the Town's ability to
regulate new development for water quality compliance.
7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance
The Town's Post -Construction Ordinance establishes the Town's ability to
regulate new development for water quality compliance. The ordinance includes
guidelines for delegating routine and non -routine maintenance responsibilities to
ensure access for inspections, and providing a mechanism for enforcement.
7.5.7 Education
An education process for developers and citizens about new development with
respect to stormwater and water quality has been established and is ongoing.
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7.5.8 Decision Process
The post -construction stormwater management program ensures that controls
are in place that will prevent or minimize water quality impacts from new
development and redevelopment projects. These controls include post -
construction ordinance to address post -construction runoff control from new
development and redevelopment projects and ensure adequate long-term
operation and maintenance of BMPs. Future revisions to this ordinance will be
intended to enhance water quality.
7.5.9 Evaluation
The post construction site management for new and re -development activities
program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its
measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be
considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table
BMP
Measurable Goals
Y2R
Y3R
Y4R
Y5
Responsible Position/Party
1R
A preventive maintenance program
Annual Inspection are done for all municipally owned
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
has been developed that includes
properties. Results of these inspections are reported
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annual routine inspections of catch
annually.
basins and other stormwater systems
for the municipal building and vehicle
storage yard. The objective of the
inspections is to reduce pollutant
loading from municipal sites.
Inspections MI include noting any
problems or issues that may have an
impact on stormwater quality, and any
corrective actions taken. Schedules
and procedures have been
established for the inspections, and a
record -keeping system schedules and
documents inspections.
Develop training materials on pollution
Educate all employees on clean water issues and on
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
prevention for public facilities, using
workplace responsibilities to reduce or eliminate
Stormwater Engineer
existing materials gathered from other
pollutants from stormwater. Maintain program annually
organizations or creating new tools as
and report on number of employees trained and
needed. Educate all employees
subjects covered.
annually on the need for controls to
protect stormwater from exposure to
potential pollutants.
Provide training for those employees
Provide training to all employees who maintain the
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
that maintain the drainage system with
drainage system with a focus on floatable, grit,
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the focus on disposal of floatables,
sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the
grit, sediment, and other pollutants
drainage system. Report annually on number of
removed from the system.
employees trained and subjects covered.
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6.1 BMP Summary Table (cont'd)
BMP
Measurable Goals
1R
Y2R
3R
4R
Y6
Responsible.Position/Party
Provide training to employees that
Provide training to all employees who manage and
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
manage and apply chemicals for
apply chemicals to address safe storage, application
Stormwater Engineer
control of dust, pests, vermin, and
and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training
weeds and/or are used to enhance the
annually throughout the permit. Report on number of
growth or condition of public urban
employees trained and subjects covered.
landscape and recreation facilities.
Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and
disposal of chemicals used.
Evaluate BMP methods of collecting
Implement Truck Washing with minimal water quality
X
Public Works Director
and treating the wash water from truck
impacts beginning in Year 2.
Stormwater Engineer
washing operations.
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7.6.5 Vehicular Operations
All vehicles, equipment, and associated material at the Public Works facility are
stored inside a building or under a covered parking area. The Public Works
vehicles are washed off -site at commercial car washes and all vehicle and
equipment repairs are performed off -site by various venders. Only minor vehicle
and equipment maintenance take place at this facility.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal
Garbage, recyclables, and heavy trash collection are contracted out to private
companies.
7.6.7 Flood Management Projects
Future flood management projects will be reviewed from a water quality
standpoint.
7.6.10 Decision Process
The most effective and practical BMPs for minimizing stormwater pollution were
selected for this program.
7.6.11 Evaluation
The pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program
will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable
goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any
BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals.
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7.6.2 Affected Operations
The Town of Green Level operates a municipal building that serves as a town
hall and a county sheriff substation and a Public Works maintenance facility and
storage yard. All vehicles, equipment, and materials at the storage yard are
stored in a building or covered storage area. There are no known floor drains in
any of the buildings at this facility.
7.6.3 Training
Training materials have been developed on pollution prevention for public
facilities, using similar materials as will be used in the public outreach program.
All employees will be educated annually on the need for controls to protect
stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training will also serve as
the training requirement for public employees as specified in the outreach
component of the Illicit Discharge section of this program.
All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance
operations will be provided training in BMPs, the processes and materials they
are working with, safety hazards, practices for preventing discharges, and
procedures for responding quickly and properly to toxic and hazardous material
incidents.
All public employees involved in stormwater drainage system maintenance will
be specifically trained in the disposal of floatabies, grit, sediment, and other
pollutants removed from the system. Additional training, or certification, will be
provided to employees that manage and apply chemicals for control of dust,
pests, vermin, and weeds and/or to enhance the growth or condition of public
urban landscape and recreation facilities. Training will target the safe and
effective application, storage and disposal of chemicals used.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections
A preventive maintenance program has been developed that includes routine
inspections of catch basins and other stormwater systems for the municipal
building and vehicle storage yard. The objective of the inspections is to reduce
pollutant loading from municipal sites. Inspections include noting any problems or
issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality, and any corrective actions
needed. Schedules, procedures, and a record -keeping system are used to
schedule and document inspections.
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Stormwater Management
Program Assessment
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604

Town of Green Level
Permit Number: NCS000463
County: Alamance
Background Information
swi00010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
Report Number: NCS000463_2010
Region: Winston-Salem 2010
sw10002o Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage
Town of Green Level
;wwoo6o Jurisdictional Area (square miles)
1.506
Sw100070 Population Permanent
2375
sw,aoiio RIPE 1 MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
3w100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles)
1-3
Swloot30 River Basin(s)
Cape Fear
;w,00,eo Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities
sw,00,so Residential
72
3w,o0170 Commercial
4
sw,00iao Industrial
7
>w,00,so Open Space
17
swioo2io Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels?
Yes
sw1002N Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located?
sw100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
"Complete a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource
contacts listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. Storm
water programs should be designed to address the specific needs of the community and water
resources they are intended toprotect. If you haven't done so already, collect information on your city's
receiving waters and what pollutants and sources are impacting those waters. You should also know
the various uses of your receiving waters so you can design a program to protect those uses. Complete
a table below for each river basin within the MS4 service area. The web sites and resource contacts
listed below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. "
sw,002ao River Basin
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rwl()0283 Program 1
Receiving Stream Name
Back Creek
SW100300 Stream Segment
16-18-(6)
SW100310 Water Quality Classification
C; NSW
sw'00320 Use Support Rating
TMDL
No
sw100331 program 2
Receiving Stream Name
Otter Creek
r 100333 Stream Segment
16-18-(6)
SW100334 Water Quality Classification
C; NSW
TMDL
No
1 sw,00337 Program 3
Receiving Stream Name
UT to Back Creek
sw100339 Stream Segment -
16-16-(6}
SW10033A Water Quality Classification
C; NSW
TMDL
No
SW10033E Receiving Stream Name
UT to Boyd's Creek
Comments: Streams are listed alphabetically. A complete list of receving streams is available in the
Stormwater Management Plan.
r 10033F Stream Segment
16-16
SW10033G Water Quality Classification
C; Nsw
sw10033r1 Use Support Rating
SW100331 TMDL
No
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r100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
NO
sw,00mo Local Water Supply Watershed Program
No
sw,w3so Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
Yes
CAMA Land Use Plan
No
swiw400 Your river basin table should list the primary streams that receive stormwater runoff from the MS4
jurisdictional area. Primary streams are those that are shown on a USGS topo maps or SCS map.
Streams that are shown on the USGS or SCS maps but do not have a name shall be listed as an
unnamed tributary to the nearest named downstream receiving water body.
sw11)0440 River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.stale.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm
swim450 Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.ustbims/Reparts/reportsWB.htmi
sw100460 Water Quality Classifications: hftp://h2o.enr.stale.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.html
r
w,w47o Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinvAde/index.htmi
7
Sw,OD480 303(d) List: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/mtu/download.htmi
sw100490 CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting)
$w,00soo Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity?
No
sw,00s,o If so, provide the name of that entity:
Other Entity
NA
a Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees?
—No
RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
sw,0058D Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your pen -nit obligations?
Yes
sw,00sso If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
sw,00soa Name of Entity
Piedmont -Triad Council of Government
swi0o610 Element they will implement
Education and Outreach
r lomo Contact Person
Elizabeth Jernigan
sw140630 Contact Address
2216 West Meadowview Rd Suite 201 Greensboro, NC 27407
sw,0640 Contact Telephone Number
336--294-4950
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sw,00mo Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities?
Yes
sw300660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
SWI00700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permiltee
MCS000463
SWIMo 20 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
SWI00930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
sw100sa0, Name
^Rodney Gunn
swl00950 Title
Public Works Director
sw+00%0 Street Address
2510 Green Level Church Rd
PO Box
729
9 City
Haw River
State
NC
swtolo O zip
27258
Telephone
336-578-3443
swT02o Fax
swi01030 E-Mail
[e-mail]
swioiaao "Permiriee's.Website" ,. ' http://www.dree'nl'evelnc.' com/•''
BMPs
F7Doyou plan to add any new BMPs?
Nod.+`'�r .
i
sw10107o Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs?
No
swioioeo If yes; please provIde�a BMP description measurable goal and implementatroschedue for, each newi
Moor amended BMP If;further space is needed ariacFi' additional
Co -Permitting Information
sw101570 Contract Operations
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swI016m Does the Stormwater Management Program identify contract operations (i.e., Transit Authorities,
Pesticide Application, Construction Projects, Street Washing, Maintenance of right -a -ways, GIS
Mapping, Monitoring, Stream Restorations, Litter or Solid Waste Pickup, Recycling, Household Waste)?
Yes
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Sw104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
swiw2w Does the permittee rely on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development? (If no, go to
SW 104220)
Yes
sw104210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment
Control Program to comply with this minimum measure for private development, than the NCDENR
Division of Land Resources Erosion and Sediment Control Program effectively 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 part of a larger
common plan of development.
sw104220 Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for
private development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300)
Not Applicable.
Comments: Relies on NCDENR Divison of Land Reasources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program.
sw104230 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
conduct random inspections of local land disturbing activities that have a sediment and erosion control
permit, issued by local government?
Not Applicable
sw,04250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report sites that are not in compliance with their sediment and erosion control permits to the local
government?
Not Applicable
Sw104260 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
report unresolved concerns to the local government?
Not Applicable
sw104270 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee
maintain a record of unresolved concerns reported to the local government?
Not Applicable
sw104300 Does the permittee have a delegated program to meet the requirements of an Erosion and Sediment
Control Program for private development? (If no go to SW1104450)
Not Applicable
Comments: Relies on NCDENR Divison of Land Reasources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Control Program.
Does the Stormwater Management'Program summarize what best management practices will'be used,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Not Applicable
SW104320 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to require erosion and sediment controls at construction sites and
why the permittee chose that mechanism?
Not Applicable
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,wt04330 If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a
schedule to do so.
SW10434D Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans,
which incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts?
Not Applicable
wioa&o The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee
will identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated
number and percentage of sites that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed.
SWI04360 Does the Stormwater Management Nrogram describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with
the permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and
enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance?
Not Applicable
w104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the
permittee will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary, penalties (such a stop
work orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance.
sw,o4wo Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection and
enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection?
Not Applicable
wsawsa Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to implement erosion
and sediment control BMPs and to control construction site,wastes that may cause adverse water
quality impacts?
Not Applicable
SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program require 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?
Not Applicable
}+'wim450 Does the permittee provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of
observed erosion and sedimentation problems?
Yes
SW104460 Consider coordinating this requirement with the permittee's public education program. Publicize the
procedures and contact information. The procedures must lead directly to a site inspection or other
timely follow-up action. 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.
W10"70 Staff Training and Certification
sw10448o The number of training and certification programs offered to staff.
1
wim4go The number of trained staff inspectors.
a _
sw,oasoo The number of certified staff inspectors.
0
w,oae,o The number of certified contractors by permittee. °
3
Sw104520 Inspection and Enforcement
w,o4530 The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre.
0`
sw104e90 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken.
0
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
SW10320o Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
SW103220 Has the permittee will developed or the in the process of developing a storm sewer map showing the
location of all outfalls and the names and location of all receiving waters?
Yes
SW10326o Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas?
Yes
SWID327o Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams?
Yes
SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls?
Yes
SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls.
SW1033w Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes?
.- Yes
SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural
BMPs?
Yes
SWI0332o Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs?
0
SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete.
100
sw1033ao Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the mechanism (ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism) the permittee will use to effectively prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4 and why the
permittee chose that mechanism?
Yes
SWI0335o Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure appropriate
enforcement procedures and actions such that the permittee's illicit discharge ordinance (or other
regulatory mechanism) is implemented?
Yes
swlomw Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to detect and address illicit
discharges to the permittee's system, including discharges from illegal dumping and spills?
Yes
SW103370 The permittee must implement an inspection program to detect dry weather flows at system outfalls
and, at a minimum, must address the following:
SW1033M Procedures for locating priority areas.
SW103390 Procedures for tracing the source of an illicit discharge, including the specific techniques permittee will
use to detect the location of the source.
sw103400 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge.
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sw103410 Procedures for evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges.
sw103420 Does the Stormwater Management Program address the following categories of non storm water
discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if permittee identify them as significant contributors of
pollutants to the permitteenulls small MS4:
Yes
landscape irrigation;
sw1o344o waterline flushing;
diverted stream flows;
sv+10y+� uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
Sw103470 discharges from potable water sources;
swlw48o air conditioning condensate (commerciz
SW103490 springs; '• "." •'.•• _' -
sw1035m footing drains;
sw103510 residential and charity car washing;
swl03sw dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;
rising groundwaters;
sw103540 uncontaminated pumped -groundwater;
foundation drains;
sw103660 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200);
sw103570 ,,eater from crawl space pumps;
SW103580 lawn watering;
swim5go flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
sw103600 street wash water;
sw103610 flows from emergency fire fighting.
swmmo The permittee may.also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water
discharges that will not be addressed as illicit discharges.
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sw103e3o These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available to
the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System,
because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing
these discharges to the permittee's MS4 (e.g., activity with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity
to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs).
sw103640 Does the Stormwater Management Program document local controls or conditions placed on
discharges and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to
be contributing significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4?
Yes
SW103650 in addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does
the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee plans to inform businesses and the
general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste?
Yes
SW1037oo Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the
public to report illicit discharges?
Yes
SW10371D Does the Stormwater Management Program establish an illicit discharge management tracking system?
Yes
SW103720 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a stormwater incident response program?
Yes
SW103730 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for an illicit discharge brochure, poster or other
educational material development and distribution?
Yes
SW10374o Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with
the Health Department?
Yes
SW10375o Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets
and outfalls?
Yes
Comments: The Town does not own a street sweeper and no plans are being made to purchase one in the
near future.
SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate
illicit discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers?
Yes
SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer
system?
No
Root Cause: Existing policies conflict with stormwater management initiatives
Plan of Action: Procedures are already regulated through other programs.
a
No
Root Cause: Existing policies conflict with stormwater management initiatives
Plan of Action: Procedures are already regulated through other programs.
Comments: Coordinated through Alamance County.
sw103850 Identifying Illicit Connections
sw103m The number of sites prioritized for inspection.
1
SW103M The number of illicit connections reported by citizens.
0
sWn3NO The number of illicit connections found.
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� — - --
sw1038so The number of illicit connections repairedlreplaced.
0
0 The number of illicit connection referrals.
—0.
Illegal Dumping
r 103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens.
0
SW10394o The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps.
0
sw,o395o The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed.
0
SW1031J70 Industrial or Business Connections
SW103980 The number of dry weather teststinspections completed.
0
swlo3sso The number of high -risk connections prioritized.
0
r The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses.
�0
SW104010 The number of illicit connections found.
0
swIO4020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced.
0
Recreational Sewage
The number of pump -out stations.
SVV104050 The number of no -discharge areas created.
0
r'0401,1 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives.
0
SW10407o The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping.
0
swloaoso The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action.
swloaoso Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
rW10410o The number of overflows reported:
3
sw104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections.
3
Comments: Heavy Rain,
rl04120 The number of sites repaired.
3
sw104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System
sW10414o The number of rerouted connections.
�0
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SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed.
0
W1oow The number of unwarranted connections reported.
0
sYV104170 The number of unwarranted connections found.
0
W104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced.
0
Information specifically regarding the permit
SW101460 Permitting Information
W101490 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide an organizational chart that shows where the
responsible parties fit into the structure of the permittee's organization?
Yes
Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority
W107060 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Adopted
SWID707o Erosion & Sediment Control
Not Applicable
W107080 Post -Development Stormwater Management
Adopted
SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance
Not Applicable
W1m100 Unified Development Ordinance
Not Applicable
sw1or110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance
Not Applicable
W107120 Other:
Not Applicable
SWI07130 Other:
Not Applicable
W107140 Other:
Not Applicable
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
W105760 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
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Yes 1
sw10577o Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted
by this operation and maintenance program?
Yes
sw1o57eo The permittee must also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee owns or operates that are
subject to NPDES Stormwater General Permits or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm
water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4, including the
permit number and certificate of coverage number for each facility.
Sw105790 Municipal Operations include:
swieswo Transfer Station
No
sw105810 Fleet Maintenance
No
swiosm Airport
�No -
sw105a3o Animal Shelters
No
swlom4o Waste Water Treatment Plan
No
sw'05e50 Water Plants
No
Construction Debris Site
NO
SW105870 Transit Authority
No
sw,osasa Public Works Operations.
Yes .
swlomw Prisons
No
sw1os9oo Emergency Service Facilities
Fire Stations
No
swiosszo Landfills
No
Schools
No
Parks
—No
swi05950 Waste Recycling Centers
No
swi05%0 Vehicle:Maintenarice Ope
No
swlo5e70 Vehicle Wash Operations
No
swI05N0 Pump Stations or Lift Stal
Yes
swi05990 Other:
NA
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sw1060ao In addition to conducting staff training on stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping
procedures, does the Stormwater Management Program describe any government employee training
program the permittee will use to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park
and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances,
and storm water system maintenance?
Yes
sw,06010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the
permittee plans to use?
Yes
sw,0600 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe maintenance activities, maintenance schedules,
and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the
permittee's MS4?
Yes
sw10605o Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper
disposal of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations,
including dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris?
Yes
sw106120 Did the permittee conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES stormwater
permit owned and operated by the permittee?
Not Applicable
sw,oe,w, Did the permittee review the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, the timeliness of any monitoring
reports required by the Phase I permit, and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions
at the facilities.
Not Applicable
sw106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program?
Not Applicable
sw10617o Does the permittee have a street sweeping program?
No
Root Cause: Funds for siormwafer management related activities are not sufficient
Plan of Action: No plans are in place for purchase of street sweeper equipment.
swloslao Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches?
Yes
sw,oe,so Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs?
Not Applicable
SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities?
Yes
sw106216 City Facilities Inspections
sw106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas?
Not Applicable
SW106230 Does the permittee inspect material storage areas (i.e., storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers,
pesticides and other chemicals)?
Yes
Sw106240 Does the permittee inspect stormwater outfalls?
Yes
SW106250 Does the permittee inspect culverts?
Yes
sw10626o Does the permittee inspect swaleslditchs?
Yes
sw106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates?
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�Yes -
swlos2ao Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes?
Yes
sw1a6290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers?
Not Applicable
SWI06300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds?
Not Applicable
sw156316 Does the permittee inspect parking lots?
Yes
sw106320 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces?
Yes
swlo633o The number of inspections conducted.
Automobile Maintenance
sw1o6410 The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities.
2
Comments: 3 trained previously.
Sw106420 The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program.
0
sw1a6430 The number of skills -reported.
a
SW106440 The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -re
businesses.
0
sw1o646o The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials.
D
o The number of regularly inspected storage units.
sw106480 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance.
0
swl065oo The number of "no dumping" signs posted.
0
—Wim,o The number of educational materials distributed.
SWID6520 The number of reports of illegal dumping received.
0
sw106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up.
0
sw10654o The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots.
0
swl06&o The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping,
sw106560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control
swl06570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs.
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sw,o6680 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest
management techniques.
0
swtoesso The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care.
0
swio6610 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management.
0
sw,omm Parking Lot and Street Cleaning
SW106630 The number of parking lots.
1
sw106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings.
NA
sw106650 Pet Waste
The number of dog parks.
_0
Comments: Two clean up after your pet signs were installed at the Town's park.
i The number of "pooper-scooper' stations installed
0
Comments! Two clean up after your pet signs were installed at the Town's park.
swiffimo The number of educational materials distributed.
0
Comments: Two clean up after your pet signs were installed at the Town's park.
Sw106690 Road Salt Application and Storage
sw1o6700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program.
NA
Comments: Relies on NCDOT.
sw106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application.
NA
sw,06720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons).
NA
sw106730 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons).
0.8 'ion
sw'06810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities.
0
swioeeso The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and
other equipment.
5
Comments: Pump stations are checked and maintained daily.
sw10683o The number of personnel trained in spill response
2
Comments: 3 trained previously.
s17110wo The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities.
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sw106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
2
sw,06&0- Storm Drain System Cleaning
SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly.
3
Comments: As needed.
regu
Comments: As needed.
I 1
sw1066so The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons).
NA
SWI06900 Used Oil Recycling
sw,06910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations.
102
sw1o692o The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations.
i
SWI06930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
2
sw,06950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees.
NA
sw10696o The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas.
NA
Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
swaoaeso Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
sw,oasoo Does the Stormwater Management Plan summarize what best management practices will be used, the
frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
sw,o4910 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will develop an ordinance or
other regulatory mechanism to implement and enforce a program to address post construction runoff
from new development and redevelopment projects?
Yes
sw'04e2o The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ
prior to implementation. The approval process will establish subsequent timeframes when DWQ will
review performance under the ordinance(s). The reviews will occur, at a minimum, every five years.
Regulated public entities without ordinance making powers must demonstrate similar actions taken in
their post construction stormwater management program to meet the minimum measure requirements.
SW104930 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will ensure the long-term
operation and maintenance (O&M) of BMPs?
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Yes
swloasao Options to help ensure that future O&M responsibilities are clearly identified include an agreement
between the permittee and another party, such as the post -development landowners or regional
authorities.
Yes
swios000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal
coliform to the maximum extent practicable?
Yes
sw,osoio Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following:
Bioretention basins?
Yes
swio5mo Alternative pavers?
Yes
sw,o5wo Buffer zones?
Yes
r ION50 Dry ponds?
Yes
swiososo Wet ponds?
Yes
swl0507o Alternatives to curb and gutter?
Yes
swiasoao Grass swales?
Yes
sw'05o90 Grassed filter strips?
Yes
Green parking lots?
Yes
sw,osna In -line storage systems?
Yes
Infiltration basins?
Yes
sw,os,sa Infiltration trenches?
Yes
Sw105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets?
Yes
SWI05150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets?
Yes
On -lot treatment?
Yes
sw105170 Open space design?
Yes
Sand and organic filters?
Yes
swlasleo Porous pavement?
Yes
Stormwaler wetlands?
Yes
sw,0521a Urban forestry?
Yes
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sw105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department,
ensure proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic
wastewater?
Yes
Lsw�o52w Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders?
Yes
swios260 BMP Inspection and maintenance
sw1o527o°Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified
professional?
Yes
SW105290 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities.
0
rr,o52w The number of problems that were identified and remedied.
_0 - - — — -
swi05300 New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary
swloeslo The number of developmentfredevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater control.
a
sw,o5mo Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures
•sVY105560 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, does the permittee% Post -construction Stormwater Management Program equal
or exceed the Stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model
practices: !I
sw10557o Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopment
projects as either a low density project or a high density project?
Yes
sw,05580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria:
Yes
swi05590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; and,
swloseon Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable?
SW105610 Are projects permitted as high density projects meet the following requirements:
Yes
Sw105620 The stormwater control measures control and treat the difference between the pre -development and'
post -development conditions for the 1-year 24-hour storm. Runoff volume draw -down time must be a
,minimum of 24 hours, but not more than 120 hours;
w105630 All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of
total suspended solids; and
sw1O%40 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All
Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c);
sw1o565o Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants 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?
Yes
swiomw Are all built -upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters?
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Yes
Sw105670 Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a
comprehensive watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management?
Yes
Areas within the jurisdictional area of the permittee that are already subject to the existing state
stormwater management programs are deemed compliant with the post -construction stormwater
management model practices identified in (a). The 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 (NSW) Management Strategy, the Tar -Pamlico River
Basin Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program.
swi05690 A regulated entity may develop its own comprehensive watershed plan, use the model ordinance
developed by the Commission, design its own post -construction practices based on the Division's
guidance and engineering standards for best management practices, or incorporate the
post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction
stormwater management.
SWI05700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented
an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanism) to ensure that the best management practices selected
do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature?
Not Applicable
sw105710 Additional Requirements for Nutrient Sensitive Waters
sw,D5rn Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory
mechanism) to'ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected?
Yes
Sw105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients)
management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program?
Yes
swios»D In areas where the Environmental Management Commission has approved a Nutrient Sensitive Water
Urban stormwater Management Program, the provisions of that program fulfill the nutrient loading
reduction requirement.
Program Accomplishments
Sw106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects
sw,069m The number of staffed stormwater management position(s).
0
swim990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year.
sw107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater management
program for the reporting year.
$4,800
sw1070lo The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned.
sw10702o The number of Capital Improvement Projects active.
0
Sw107030 The number of Capital Improvement Projects completed.
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I
3w107040 Total annual budget for Capital, Improvement Projects for the reporting year.
$92,820
Public Education and Outreach
swioiwo Public Education and Outreach
sw,olma Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be
used, the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule,
and the responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
3w101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant
storm water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target
audiences were selected?
Yes
3WI0172o Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's
public educationprogram is designed to address and why those sources are an issue?
Yes
sw101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'ls outreach program (i.e., how the
permittee plans to inform individuals and households about the steps they can take to reduce storm
water pollution and how the permittee plans to inform individuals and groups on how to become
involved in the storm water program?
Yes
swio,rso Has the permittee develop general Stormwater educational material to appropriate target groups? .
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.
Yes .
SW101760 Does general stormwater educational material include information on the following topics:
>wiomo Household Hazardous Waste
Yes
sw1017$0 Pet Waste
Yes
SW101790 Septic Systems
Yes
sw101800 Lawn and Gardening
Yes
;wtoia,o Vehicle Washing
Yes
SWI01820 Erosion
Yes
sw,oiwo Stream Buffers
Yes
SWI01840 Flooding
Yes
;wtol&w Litter
Yes
sw'01860 List any additional topics not identified above.
NA
SWI01870 Does the perinitteenulls-outreach program include:
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swioieso Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs?
No
Root Cause: Supplies have been ordered but have not been received
Plan of Action: Materials have not been picked up from the PTCOG. Materials will be distributed in the near
future.
sw,o,sso Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information booth
at festivals and fairs)?
Yes
swloigoo Distributing printed educational material to business 1 industry?
Yes
sw,a,eio Presentations to local community groups?
Yes
Comments: Relies on PTCOG. No presentations were given to local community groups within the Town's
limits. However Stormwater SMART did attend festivals and do presentations for libraries and
schools in and around other local municipalities.
sw10192o Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools?
Yes
Comments: The PTCOG has a school program but no schools are within the Town's Limits. PTCOG did
presentations at schools within the county.
sw,o,sao Local TV or radio spots?
No
Root Cause: Best Management Practice is not established
Plan of Action: The PTCOG has not yet established this BMP. TV spots are visible from other sources.
swioiNo Print Media - Ads 1 Articles 1 Newsletters?
Yes
sw,o,oso posters?
Yes
sw,o,gso Storm drain stenciling
Yes
sw,o,97o Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)?
Yes
sw,o,gec Workshops
No
Root Cause: Staffing levels are not sufficient to achieve performance goals
Plan of Action: Workshops were made available in other nearby municipalities, but none within Green Level.
Workshops will be presented at some point in the future.
sw,o,oso Stream basin signage?
Not Applicable
sw,owoo Has the permittee developed an internet web site for newsletter articles on Stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program
staff?
Yes
Comments: The Town's website currently does not have a stormwater web page. The Town had a stormwater
web page but recently updated their web site, the stormwater web page will be added back to their
web site. There is a link to the PTCOG on their website.
noes ine perrmttee maintain an internet wet) site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on
water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management program
staff?
Yes
Comments: he Town's website currently does not have a stormwater web page. The Town had a stormwater
web page but recently updated their web site, the stormwater web page will be added back to their
web site. There is a link to the PTCOG on their website.
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Sw102060 Classroom Outreach
sw102070 The number of educational materials distributed to schools.
NA - - - — -- - — -
Comments: There are no schools within the Town'sjurisdiction.
swlo2oao The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or a
NA
Comments: There are no schools within the Town's jurisdiction,
r 102ow The number of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities.
NA
sw102101) The number of workshops held for teachers.
NA
sw102110 The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in
storm water education.
NA
Swt02120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum.
NA
SWI02150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
LSW
10216o The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
Sw102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
swwiw The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages.
NA relies on the PT OG.
SW102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
sw102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
sw+omo The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program.
F—NA .relies on the PTC�G.
Pet Waste Management
r32o1o2The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods.
2
sw10233o The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks.
a
swlo234o The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores.
FNA relies on the PTCOG.
sw102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
SW102360 Promotional Giveaways
Sw102370 The number of items given out.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
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Comments: Stormwater SMART did not give any items out within the Town of Green Level however they did
give away many promotional items at other events in nearby municipalities.
sw,023w The number of events attended (to give out items).
NA relies on the PTCOG.
Comments: Stormwater SMART did not attend any events within the Town of Green Level however they did
attend events at other nearby municipalities.
sw102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses).
NA relies on the PTCOG.
SWID2410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days.
0
Comments: The Town does not have household hazardous waste curbside pickup days but the County landfill
accepts HHW items year -around at the conveniencelrecycling center.
sw1o242o The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
sw,0243o The number of partnerships established with businesses.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
sw10245o The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
Sw,02460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
SWI0247o The number of partnerships established with minority organizations.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
SWI024m The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
SVV102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
swimmo Using the Media
Sw102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
sw,02560 The number of stormwater related press releasesladvertising.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
sw10257o The number of stormwater related articles published.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
SWI02580 Water Conservation for Home Owners
sw102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities.
0
Comments: The Town of Green Level operates its own water utility.
bills.
NA relies on the PTCOG.
sw1026lo A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is
delivered,
NA relies on the PTCOG.
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Public Involvement and Participation
>w102620 Public Involvement and Participation
sw102030 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be used, ,
the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the
responsible person or position for implementation?
Yes
3w102e4o Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public
involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnicand economic groups engaged?.
Yes
SW102650 Permittee are encouraged to actively involve all potentially affected stakeholder groups, including
commercial and industrial businesses, trade associations, environmental groups, homeowners
associations, and educational organizations, among others.
tw'02e60 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe how the permittee will involve the public in the
development and implementation of the permittee's storm water management program and the types o'
public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to
educate local community. groups?
Yes
3WI02670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation
of the permittee's storm water management program through:
,w,omw Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings? .
Yes - -- - — - -
Comments: Public hearings have been heald in the past but none within the past year. r
,w1026e0 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)?
Yes
Comments: The Town is actively soliciting for citizens interested in serving on stormwater advisory committee.
3w102700 Stream clean-up events?
Yes
Comments: Implemented through the PTCOG. Stormwater SMART had 5 volunteers that picked up "
approximately 180 pounds of trash as part of the NC Big Sweep.
sw502710 Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program?
Yes
Comments: Implemented through the PTCOG.
sw102720 Reforestation: programs or wetland planting programs?
Not Applicable
SW102730 A stormwater hotline?
Yes
SWID2750 Storm drain stenciling?
Yes
Comments: Implemented through the PTCOG.
SWUM Regional workshops?
Not Applicable
SWI02780 Telephone/WWMall surveys?
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Not App icab-J e
SWI02790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program?
Not Applicable
sw,o2wo Adopt -A -Stream Program
SWUM The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adapt -a -drain, Adapt -a -highway or Adapt -a -trail
programs.
NA relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Implemented through the PTCOG. Stormwater SMART had 5 volunteers that picked up
approximately 180 pounds of trash as part of the NC Big Sweep.
swimwo The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or
Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons).
NA relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Implemented through the PTCOG. Stormwater SMART had 5 volunteers that picked up
approximately 180 pounds of trash as part of the NC Big Sweep.
Surveys
sw102e7o The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys.
[_NA relies on Elie PTCQG
5w102880 The number of completed surveys.
NA relies on the PTCOG
swi02900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s).
0
3 The number of problemstincidents remedied as a result of hotline calls.
Reforestation Programs
sw,029m The number of volunteer tree planters.
NA
swf0294o The number of trees planted.
NA
3 The number of acres planted with trees.
DNA
sw,02%0 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings
sw,0297o The number of meetings held.
0
The number of attendees.
0
sw,o2m The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings.
F_0
Storm Drain Stenciling
swl03010 The percent of drains stenciled.
NA relies on the PTCOG
sw10302o The number of stenciling volunteers.
NA relies on the PTCOG
sWI63030 The number of drains stenciled.
F^14A7rel-ies on the PT��G
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SW103040 Stream Cleanup
sw1o3o5o The number of stream cleanups.
NA relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Stormwater SMART had 5 volunteers that picked up approximately 180 pounds of trash as part of
the NC Big Sweep.
Sw103060 The number of cleanup participants.
NA relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Stormwater SMART had 5 volunteers that picked up approximately 180 pounds of trash as part of
the NC Big Sweep.
sw103070 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons).
NA relies on the PTCOG
Comments: Stormwater SMART had 5 volunteers that picked up approximately 180 pounds of trash as part of
the NC.Big Sweep.
sw10308o The number of stream miles cleaned.
NA relies on the PTCOG
swimogo Volunteer Monitoring
swioaioo The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs.
NA
swimiio The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly,
Q-Quarterly and A -annually).
NA
swi03120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed.
NA
rw103130 The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held.
NA
SWI0314o The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers.
NA
sw103156' Wetland Plantings
so The acres of land planted.
NA
swto317o The number of volunteers that participated in planting.
4 NA
Sw103180 The number of planting events held.
NA
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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
THE TOWN OF GREEN LEVEL
ALGENE TARPLEY, MAYOR
P.O. 130X 729
HAW RIVER, NC 27258-0729
Subject: NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program
2000 U.S. Census - Notification of Coverage
Algene Tarpley:
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: ( l) "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 II 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 1I 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 If 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 Town of Green Level 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 Town of
Green Level does not own or operate a small MS4. The deadline for submitting your application package or
non -ownership certification is I8 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.html. 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,,
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Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office ©xj
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service_ Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
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Phase 11 Post -Construction Local Ordinance Provision Checklist Model Ordinance
Language
Main Provisions Required in Stormwater Ordinance, see note 3 Page Ref
1
Findings & Purpose: Meeting post -construction stormwater requirements of Phase II 9
2
Application to development and redevelopment disturbing 1 or more acres 11
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Stormwater Map diti al if poss.)identifying ord. geographic coverage area & location of structural BMP's public&private 12
4
Design Manual basis of decisions on SW permits/design, implementation, performance of struct. & non-struct BMPs 14,30
5
Conflict of Laws: Ordinance effect on existinQ, private agreements, easements, covenants 15
6
Ordinance Effective Date & Impact on development applications 16
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Designation of Local Stormwater Administrator 18
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Stormwater Permit Application Reg, Submission Schedule, Fees, Administrative Manual . info for applicants) 19
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Stormwater Management Concept Plan of post -development struct.lnon-structural controls and conveyance systems 22
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Consultation Meeting to assess necessary sw m mt measures, constraints, opportunities and potential approaches 22
11
Requirement for As -Built Stormwater Plan 24
12
Approved Plan Time Limit & Expiration Provision 24
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Low Density Development Standard of Vegetated Conveyances 27
14
Low Density Development Standard of BUA 30 feet from all perennial & intermittent surface waters 27
15
Low Density Dev Std of Enforceable recorded restrictions, deed restrictions, protective covenants 28
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20
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Variances for hardship and exceptions 31
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3
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SA Waters, if applicable 31
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Notes:
1. If required Phase 11 provisions located in other local ordinances, please specify and attach.
2. Be sure to use appropriate Model Ordinance based on when your Phase li permit is issued. Pemits prior to
July 1, 2006, use 09-07-2005 version of Model Ordinance; on or after July 1, 2006, use 11-28-2006 version.
3. Compare all Sections of appropriate Model Ordinance against local draft ordinance language to ensure compliance
with required Phase II provisions.

Phase H Stormwater
Post- Construction Ordinance
Town of Green Level

PHASE II STORMWATER ORDINANCE
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - General Provisions............................................................................... 1
1.1 Title..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Authority......................................................................................................1
1.3 Findings................................................................................... ..1
1.4 Purpose .................................. ... 2
1.5 Applicability and Jurisdiction........................................................................ 3
1.6 Interpretation...............................................................................................4
1.7 Stormwater BMP Design Manual................................................................. 6
1.8 Relationship to Other Laws, Regulations and Private Agreements ............. 6
1.9 Severability.............................................................. ...7
1.10 Effective Date and Transitional Provisions..................................................7
SECTION 2 - Administration and Procedures............................................................ 9
2.1 Review and Decision -Making Entities..........................................................9
2.2 Review Procedures......................................................................................9
2.3 Submittal of Complete Application.............................................................11
2.4 Applications for Approval...........................................................................12
2.5 Approvals...................................................................................................14
2.6 Appeals...................................................................................15
SECTION 3 - Standards..................................................... ................16
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3.1 General Standards ......................................................................16
3.2 Development Standards for Low -Density Projects....................................16
3.3 Development standards for High -Density Projects....................................16
3.4 Standards for Stormwater Control Measures.............................................18
3.5 Dedication of BMP's, Facilities, and Improvements...................................18
3.6 Variances...................................................................................................19
3.7 Nutrient Sensitive Waters..........................................................................19
3.8 Nutrient Application Management Program...............................................19
3.9 On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems ................................................... 22
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SECTION 4 - Maintenance...................................................................................... 24
4.1 General Standards for Maintenance..........................................................24
4.2 Operation and Maintenance Agreement .................................................... 25
4.3 Inspection Program.........................................•-------....................---............27
4.4 Performance Security for Installation and Maintenance ............................ 27
4.5 Notice to owners........................................................................................ 29
4.6 Records of Installation and Maintenance Activities....................................29
4.7 Nuisance....................................................................................................29
4.8 Maintenance Easement.............................................................................29
SECTION 5 - Enforcement and Violations ............................................................... 30
5.1 General ............................... :...................................................................... 30
5.2 Remedies and Penalties............................................................................31
5.3 Procedures ........................................... ......-----.....--.---......... ..... 32
SECTION 6 - Definitions..........................................................................................35
6.1 Terms Defined.......................................................
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SECTION 1 - General Provisions
1.1 Title
This ordinance shall be officially known as "The Phase II Stormwater Ordinance." It
is referred to herein as "this ordinance."
1.2 Authority
The Town of Green Level is authorized to adopt this ordinance pursuant to North
Carolina law, including but not limited to Article 14, Section 5 of the Constitution of
North Carolina; North Carolina General Statutes 143-214.7 and rules promulgated
by the Environmental Management Commission thereunder; Session Law 2006-246;
Chapter 160A, §§ 174, 185.
1.3 Findings
It is hereby determined that:
Development and redevelopment alter the hydrologic response of local watersheds
and increases stormwater runoff rates and volumes, flooding, soil erosion, stream
channel erosion, nonpoint and point source pollution, and sediment transport and
deposition, as well as reducing groundwater recharge;
These changes in stormwater runoff contribute to increased quantities of water-
borne pollutants and alterations in hydrology which are harmful to public health and
safety as well as to the natural environment; and
These effects can be managed and minimized by applying proper design and well -
planned controls to manage stormwater runoff from development sites.
Further, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 ("Clean Water Act") and
federal Phase II Stormwater Rules promulgated under it, as well as rules of the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission promulgated in response to
federal Phase II requirements, compel certain urbanized areas, including this
jurisdiction, to adopt the minimum stormwater controls such as those included in this
ordinance.
Therefore, the Green Level Town Council establishes this set of water quality and
quantity regulations to meet the requirements of state and federal law regarding
control of stormwater runoff and discharge.
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1.4 Purpose
a.) General
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect, maintain and enhance the
public health, safety, environment and general welfare by establishing
minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects of
increased post -development stormwater runoff and nonpoint and point
source pollution associated with new development and redevelopment. It
has been determined that proper management of construction -related and
post -development stormwater runoff will minimize damage to public and
private property and infrastructure, safeguard the public health, safety,
and general welfare, and protect water and aquatic resources.
b.) Specific
This ordinance seeks to meet its general purpose through the following
specific objectives and means:
(1) Establishing decision -making processes for development that protect
the integrity of watersheds and preserve the health of water
resources;
(2) Requiring that new development and redevelopment maintain the
pre -development hydrologic response in their post -development state
as nearly as practicable for the applicable design storm to reduce
flooding, streambank erosion, nonpoint and point source pollution
and increases in stream temperature, and to maintain the integrity of
stream channels and aquatic habitats;
(3) Establishing minimum post -development stormwater management
standards and design criteria for the regulation and control of
stormwater runoff quantity and quality;
(4) Establishing design and review criteria for the construction, function,
and use of structural stormwater BMPs that may be used to meet the
minimum post -development stormwater management standards;
(5) Encouraging the use of better management and site design
practices, such as the use of vegetated conveyances for stormwater
and the preservation of greenspace, riparian buffers, and other
conservation areas to the maximum extent practicable;
(6) Establishing provisions for the long-term responsibility for and
maintenance of structural and nonstructural stormwater BMPs to
ensure that they continue to function as designed, are maintained
appropriately, and pose no threat to public safety;
(7) Establishing administrative procedures for the submission, review,
approval and disapproval of stormwater management plans, for the
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inspection of approved projects, and to assure appropriate long-term
maintenance.
1.5 Applicability and Jurisdiction
a.) General
Beginning with and subsequent to its effective date, this ordinance shall
be applicable to all development and redevelopment, including, but not
limited to, site plan applications, planned unit developments, and
subdivision applications within the corporate limits and extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the Town of Green Level, unless exempt pursuant to
Subsection (b) of this Division, Exemptions, below.
b.) Exemptions
Development that cumulatively disturbs less than one acre and is not part
of a larger common plan of development or sale is exempt from the
provisions of this ordinance.
Redevelopment that cumulatively disturbs less than one acre and is not
part of a larger common plan of development or sale is exempt from the
provisions of this ordinance.
Development and redevelopment that disturb less than one acre are not
exempt if such activities are part of a larger common plan of development
or sale, even though multiple, separate or distinct activities take place at
different times on different schedules.
Activities that are exempt from permit requirements of Section 404 of the
federal Clean Water Act, as specified in 40 CFR 232 (primarily, ongoing
farming and forestry activities) are exempt from the provisions of this
ordinance.
c.) No Development or Redevelopment Until Compliance and Permit.
No development or redevelopment shall occur except in compliance with
the provisions of this ordinance or unless exempted. No development for
which a permit is required pursuant to this ordinance shall occur except in
compliance with the provisions, conditions, and limitations of the permit.
d.) Stormwater Map
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply within the areas designated on
the map titled "Phase II Stormwater Map of Town of Green Level, North
Carolina" ("the Stormwater Map"), which is adopted simultaneously
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herewith. The Stormwater Map and all explanatory matter contained
thereon accompanies and is hereby made a part of this ordinance.
The Stormwater Map shall be kept on file by the Stormwater Administrator
and shall be updated to take into -account changes in the land area
covered by this ordinance and the geographic location of all structural
BMPs permitted under this ordinance. In the event of a dispute, the
applicability of this ordinance to a particular area of land or BMP shall be
determined by reference to the North Carolina Statutes, the North Carolina
Administrative Code, and local zoning and jurisdictional boundary
ordinances.
1.6 Interpretation
a.) Meaning and Intent
All provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions contained in this
ordinance shall be construed according to the general and specific
purposes set forth in Section 10-418, Purpose. If a different or more
specific meaning is given for a term defined elsewhere in The Town of
Green Level's development ordinances, the meaning and application of
the term in this ordinance shall control for purposes of application of this
ordinance.
b.) Text Controls in Event of Conflict
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the text of this
ordinance and any heading, caption, figure, illustration, table, or map, the
text shall control.
c.) Authority for Interpretation
The Stormwater Administrator has authority to determine the interpretation
of this ordinance. Any person may request an interpretation by submitting
a written request to the Stormwater Administrator who shall respond in
writing within 30 days. The Stormwater Administrator shall Beep on file a
record of all written interpretations of this ordinance.
d.) References to Statutes, Regulations, and Documents
Whenever reference is made to a resolution, ordinance, statute,
regulation, manual (including the Stormwater BMP Design Manual), or
document, it shall be construed as a reference to the most recent edition
of such that has been finalized and published with due provision for notice
and comment, unless otherwise specifically stated.
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e.) Computation of Time
The time in which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the
first day and including the last day. If a deadline or required date of action
falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday observed by the Town of Green
Level, the deadline or required date of action shall be the next day that is
not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday observed by the Town of Green Level.
References to days are calendar days unless otherwise stated.
f.) Delegation of Authority
Any act authorized by this Ordinance to be carried out by the Stormwater
Administrator of Town of Green Level may be carried out by his or her
designee.
g.) Usage
(1) Mandatory and Discretionary Terms
The words "shall," "must," and "will" are mandatory in nature,
establishing an obligation or duty to comply with the particular
provision. The words "may" and "should" are permissive in nature.
(2) Conjunctions
Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, conjunctions shall
be interpreted as follows: The word "and" indicates that all connected
items, conditions, provisions or events apply. The word "or" indicates
that one or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions or
events apply.
(3) Tense, Plurals, and Gender
Words used in the present tense include the future tense. Words
used in the singular number include the plural number and the plural
number includes the singular number, unless the context of the
particular usage clearly indicates otherwise. Words used in the
masculine gender include the feminine gender, and vice versa.
h.) Measurement and Computation
Lot area refers to the amount of horizontal land area contained inside the
lot lines of a lot or site.
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1.7 Stormwater BMP Design Manual
a.) Reference to Stormwater BMP Design Manual
The Stormwater Administrator shall use the policy, criteria, and
information, including technical specifications and standards, in the
Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Design Manual as the
basis for decisions about stormwater permits and about the design,
implementation and performance of structural and non-structural
stormwater BMPs.
The Stormwater BMP Design Manual includes a list of acceptable
stormwater treatment practices, including the specific design criteria for
each stormwater practice. Stormwater treatment practices that are
designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with these design
and sizing criteria will be presumed to meet the minimum water quality
performance standards of the Phase II laws.
b.) Relationship of Stormwater BMP Design Manua! to Other Laws and
Regulations
If the specifications or guidelines of the Stormwater BMP Design Manual
are more restrictive or apply a higher standard than other laws or
regulations, that fact shall not prevent application of the specifications or
guidelines in the Stormwater BMP Design Manual.
c.) Changes to Standards and Specifications
If the standards, specifications, guidelines, policies, criteria, or other
information in the Stormwater BMP Design Manual are amended
subsequent to the submittal of an application for approval pursuant to this
ordinance but prior to approval, the new information shall control and shall
be utilized in reviewing the application and in implementing this ordinance
with regard to the application.
1.8 Relationship to Other Laws, Regulations and Private Agreements
a.) Conflict of Laws
This ordinance is not intended to modify or repeal any other ordinance,
rule, regulation or other provision of law. The requirements of this
ordinance are in addition to the requirements of any other ordinance, rule,
regulation or other provision of law. Where any provision of this ordinance
imposes restrictions different from those imposed by any other ordinance,
rule, regulation or other provision of law, whichever provision is more
restrictive or imposes higher protective standards for human or
environmental health, safety, and welfare shall control,
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b.) Private Agreements
This ordinance is not intended to revoke or repeal any easement,
covenant, or other private agreement. However, where the regulations of
this ordinance are more restrictive or impose higher standards or
requirements than such an easement, covenant, or other private
agreement, the requirements of this ordinance shall govern. Nothing in
this ordinance shall modify or repeal any private covenant or deed
restriction, but such covenant or restriction shall not legitimize any failure
to comply with this ordinance. In no case shall the Town of Green Level be
obligated to enforce the provisions of any easements, covenants, or
agreements between private parties.
1.9 Severability
If the provisions of any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any section, subsection,
paragraph, subdivision or clause of this ordinance.
1.10 Effective Date and Transitional Provisions
a.) Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect on , 2007.
b.) Final Approvals, Complete Applications
All development and redevelopment projects for which complete and full
applications were submitted and approved by the Town of Green Level
prior to the effective date of this ordinance and which remain valid,
unexpired, unrevoked and not otherwise terminated at the time of
development or redevelopment shall be exempt from complying with all
provisions of this ordinance dealing with the control and/or management of
post -construction runoff, but shall be required to comply with all other
applicable provisions.
A phased development plan shall be deemed approved prior to the
effective data of this ordinance if it has been approved by all necessary
government units, it remains valid, unexpired, unrevoked and not
otherwise terminated, and it shows:
(1) For the initial or first phase of development, the type and intensity of
use for a specific parcel or parcels, including at a minimum, the
boundaries of the project and a subdivision plan that has been
approved.
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(2) For any subsequent phase of development, sufficient detail so that
implementation of the requirements of this ordinance to that phase of
development would require a material change in that phase of the
plan.
c.) Violations Continue
Any violation of provisions existing on the effective date of this ordinance
shall continue to be a violation under this ordinance and be subject to
penalties and enforcement under this ordinance unless the use,
development, construction, or other activity complies with the provisions of
this ordinance.
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SECTION 2 - Administration and Procedures
2.1 Review and Decision -Making Entities
a.) Stormwater Administrator
(1) Designation
The employee(s) or agent(s) designated by the Town of Green Level
to oversee the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance.
b.) Powers and Duties
In addition to the powers and duties that may be conferred by other
provisions of the Town of Green Level code and other laws, the
Stormwater Administrator shall have the following powers and duties
under this ordinance:
(1) To review and approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove
applications for approval of plans pursuant to this ordinance.
(2) To make determinations and render interpretations of this ordinance.
(3) To establish application requirements and schedules for submittal
and review of applications and appeals, to review and make
recommendations to the Green Level Town Council on applications
for development or redevelopment approvals.
(4) To enforce the provisions of this ordinance in accordance with its
enforcement provisions.
(5) To maintain records, maps, forms and other official materials as
relate to the adoption, amendment, enforcement, and administration
of this ordinance.
(6) To provide expertise and technical assistance to the Green Level
Town Council, upon request.
(7) To designate appropriate other person(s) who shall carry out the
powers and duties of the Stormwater Administrator.
(8) To take any other action necessary to administer the provisions of
this ordinance.
2.2 Review Procedures
a.) Permit Required; Must Apply for Permit
A stormwater permit is required for ail development and redevelopment
unless exempt pursuant to this ordinance. A permit may only be issued
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subsequent to a properly submitted and reviewed permit application,
pursuant to this section.
b.) Effect of Permit
A stormwater permit shall govern the design, installation, and construction
of stormwater management and control practices on the site, including
structural BMPs and elements of site design for stormwater management
other than structural BMPs.
The permit is intended to provide a mechanism for the review, approval,
and inspection of the approach to be used for the management and
control of stormwater for the development or redevelopment site
consistent with the requirements of this ordinance, whether the approach
consists of structural BMPs or other techniques such as low -impact or low -
density design. The permit does not continue in existence indefinitely after
the completion of the project; rather, compliance after project construction
is assured by the maintenance provisions of this ordinance.
c.) Authority to File Applications
All applications required pursuant to this Code shall be submitted to the
Stormwater Administrator by the land owner or the land owner's duly
authorized agent.
d.) Establishment of Application Requirements, Schedule, and Fees
(1) Application Contents and Form
The Stormwater Administrator shall establish requirements for the
content and form of all applications and shall amend and update
those requirements from time to time. At a minimum, the stormwater
permit application shall describe in detail how post -development
stormwater runoff will be controlled and managed, the design of all
stormwater facilities and practices, and how the proposed project will
meet the requirements of this ordinance.
(2) Submission Schedule
The Stormwater Administrator shall establish a submission schedule
for applications. The schedule shall establish deadlines by which
complete applications must be submitted for the purpose of ensuring
that there is adequate time to review applications; and that the
various stages in the review process are accommodated.
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e.) Permit Review Fees
The Green Level Town Council shall establish permit review fees as well
as policies regarding refund of any fees upon withdrawal of an application,
and may amend and update the fees and policies from time to time.
f.) Administrative Manual
For applications required under this Code, the Stormwater Administrator
shall compile the application requirements, submission schedule, fee
schedule, a copy of this ordinance, and information on how and where to
obtain the Stormwater BMP Design Manual in an Administrative Manual,
which shall be made available to the public.
2.3 Submittal of Complete Application
Applications shall be submitted to the Stormwater Administrator pursuant to the
application submittal schedule in the form established by the Stormwater
Administrator, along with the appropriate fee established pursuant to this section.
An application shall be considered as timely submitted only when it contains all
elements of a complete application pursuant to this ordinance, along with the
appropriate fee. If the Stormwater Administrator finds that an application is
incomplete, the applicant shall be notified of the deficient elements and shall be
provided with an opportunity to submit a complete application. However, the
submittal of an incomplete application shall not suffice to meet a deadline contained
in the submission schedule established above.
a.) Review
Within 30 working days after a complete application is submitted, the
Stormwater Administrator shall review the application and determine
whether the application complies with the standards of this ordinance.
(1) Approval
If the Stormwater Administrator finds that the application complies
with the standards of this ordinance, the Stormwater Administrator
shall approve the application. The Stormwater Administrator may
impose conditions of approval as needed to ensure compliance with
this ordinance. The conditions shall be included as part of the
approval.
(2) Fails to Comply
If the Stormwater Administrator finds that the application fails to
comply with the standards of this ordinance, the Stormwater
Administrator shall notify the applicant and shall indicate how the
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application fails to comply. The applicant shall have an opportunity to
submit a revised application.
(3) Revision and Subsequent Review
A complete revised application shall be reviewed by the Stormwater
Administrator within 15 working days after its re -submittal and
shall be approved, approved with conditions or disapproved.
If a revised application is not re -submitted within thirty (30) calendar
days from the date the applicant was notified, the application shall be
considered withdrawn, and a new submittal for the same or
substantially the same project shall be required along with the
appropriate fee for a new submittal.
One re -submittal of a revised application may be submitted without
payment of an additional permit review fee. Any re -submittal after the
first re -submittal shall be accompanied by a permit review fee
additional fee, as established pursuant to this ordinance.
2.4 Applications for Approval
a.) Concept Plan and Consultation Meeting
Before a stormwater management permit application is deemed complete,
the Stormwater Administrator or developer may request a consultation on
a concept plan for the post -construction stormwater management system
to be utilized in the proposed development project. This consultation
meeting should take place at the time of the sketch or preliminary plan of
subdivision or other early step in the development process. The purpose
of this meeting is to discuss the post -construction stormwater
management measures necessary for the proposed project, as well as to
discuss and assess constraints, opportunities and potential approaches to
stormwater management designs before formal site design engineering is
commenced. Watershed Overlay Districts and other relevant resource
protection plans should be consulted in the discussion of the concept plan.
To accomplish this goal, the following information should be included in
the concept plan, which should be submitted in advance of the meeting:
(1) Existing Conditions 1 Proposed Site Plans
Existing conditions and proposed site layout sketch plans, which
illustrate at a minimum: existing and proposed topography; perennial
and intermittent streams; mapping of predominant soils from soil
surveys (if available); boundaries of existing predominant vegetation;
proposed limits of clearing and grading; and location of existing and
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proposed roads, buildings, parking areas and other impervious
surfaces.
Existing and proposed topography shall be shown at two -foot contour
intervals on the tract to be developed and a minimum of 100-feet
beyond the property lines. All contour information shall be based on
mean sea level and accurate to within one-half foot, The benchmark,
with its description and the datum, shall be clearly shown on the plan.
(2) Natural Resources Inventory
A written or graphic inventory of the natural resources at the site and
surrounding area as it exists prior to the commencement of the
project. This description should include a discussion of soil
conditions, forest cover, geologic features, topography, wetlands, and
native vegetative areas on the site, as well as the location and
boundaries of other natural feature protection and conservation areas
such as lakes, ponds, floodplains, stream buffers and other setbacks
(e.g., drinking water well setbacks, septic setbacks, etc.). Particular
attention should be paid to environmentally sensitive features that
provide particular opportunities or constraints for development and
stormwater management.
(3) Stormwater Management System Concept Plan
A written or graphic concept plan of the proposed post -development
stormwater management system including: preliminary selection and
location of proposed structural stormwater controls; low impact
design elements; location of existing and proposed conveyance
systems such as grass channels, swales, and storm drains; flow
paths; location of floodplain/floodway limits; relationship of site to
upstream and downstream properties and drainages; and preliminary
location of proposed stream channel modifications, such as bridge or
culvert crossings.
b.) Stormwater Management Permit Application
The stormwater management permit application shall detail how post -
development stormwater runoff will be controlled and managed and how
the proposed project will meet the requirements of this ordinance,
including Section 3, Standards. All such plans shall be prepared by a
qualified registered North Carolina professional engineer, surveyor, soil
scientist or landscape architect, and the engineer, surveyor, soil scientist
or landscape architect shall perform services only in their area of
competence,
The plans shall contain a signed and sealed statement certifying that the
design of all stormwater management facilities and practices will control
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and treat the runoff from the from the first one inch of rain over the total
drainage area, that the designs and plans are sufficient to comply with
applicable standards and policies found in the Stormwater BMP Design
Manual, and that the designs and plans ensure compliance with this
ordinance.
The submittal shall include all of the information required in the submittal
checklist established by the Stormwater Administrator. Incomplete
submittals shall be treated pursuant to Section 10-426.
c.) As -Built Plans and Final Approval
Upon completion of a project, and before a certificate of occupancy shall
be granted, the applicant shall certify, under seal, that the completed
project is in accordance with the approved stormwater management plans
and designs and with the requirements of this ordinance. The applicant
shall submit all of the information required in the As -Built submittal
checklist established by the Stormwater Administrator. A final inspection
and approval by the Stormwater Administrator shall occur before the
release of any performance securities.
d.) Other Permits
No certificate of compliance or occupancy shall be issued by the Town of
Green Level without final as -built plans and a final inspection and approval
by the Stormwater Administrator, except where multiple units are served
by the stormwater practice or facilities, in which case the Town of Green
Level may elect to withhold a percentage of permits or certificates of
occupancy until as -built plans are submitted and final inspection and
approval has occurred.
2.5 Approvals
a.) Effect of Approval
Approval authorizes the applicant to go forward with only the specific
plans and activities authorized in the permit. The approval shall not be
construed to exempt the applicant from obtaining other applicable
approvals from local, state, and federal authorities.
b.) Time Limit/Expiration
An approved plan shall become null and void if the applicant fails to make
substantial progress on the site within one year after the date of approval.
The Stormwater Administrator may grant a single, one-year extension of
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this time limit, for good cause shown, upon receiving a written request
from the applicant before the expiration of the approved plan.
In granting an extension, the Stormwater Administrator may require
compliance with standards adopted since the original application was
submitted unless there has been substantial reliance on the original permit
and the change in standards would infringe the applicant's vested rights.
2.6 Appeals
Any aggrieved person affected by any decision, order, requirement, or determination
relating to the interpretation or application of this ordinance and made by the
Stormwater Administrator may file an appeal to the Board of Adjustment within 30
days.
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SECTION 3 - Standards
3.1 General Standards
All development and redevelopment to which this ordinance applies shall comply
with the standards of this section.
3.2 Development Standards for Low -Density Projects
Low -density projects (no more than two dwelling units per acre or twenty-four
percent built -upon area for all residential and non-residential development) shall
comply with each of the following standards:
a.) Stormwater runoff from the development shall be transported from the
development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent
practicable.
b.) All built -upon area shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all
perennial and intermittent surface waters. A perennial or intermittent
surface water shall be deemed present if the feature is approximately
shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map prepared
by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the most recent version of the
1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the
United States Geologic Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement
may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with
the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a) or similar site -specific
determination made using Division -approved methodology.
c.) The approval of the stormwater permit shall require an enforceable
restriction on property usage that runs with the land, such as a recorded
deed restriction or protective covenants, to ensure that future development
and redevelopment maintains the site consistent with the approved project
plans.
3.3 Development standards for High -Density Projects
High -density projects (any project that exceeds the low density thresholds for
dwelling units per acre or built -upon area) shall implement structural stormwater
management systems that comply with each of the following standards:
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a.) Control and treat the runoff from the first one inch of rain;
b.) Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 48 hours, but not
more than 120 hours;
c.) Discharge the storage volume at a rate equal to or less than the
predevelopment discharge rate for the one-year, 24-hour storm;
d.) All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the
requirements of the program shall be designed to have a minimum of 85%
average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids (TSS);
e.) General engineering design criteria for all projects shall be in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c), as explained in the Stormwater BMP Design
Manual;
f.) All built -upon area shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all
perennial and intermittent surface waters. A perennial or intermittent
surface water shall be deemed present if the feature is approximately
shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map prepared
by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the most recent version of the
1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the
United States Geologic Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement
may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with
the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a) or similar site -specific
determination made using Division -approved methodology.
g.) The approval of the stormwater permit shall require an enforceable
restriction on property usage that runs with the land, such as recorded
deed restrictions or protective covenants, to ensure that future
development and redevelopment maintains the site consistent with the
approved project plans.
In the event new development or redevelopment has, in the opinion of the
Stormwater Administrator or his designee, the potential to cause increased
downstream flooding and erosion, a structural stormwater management system will
be required that does not allow stormwater to leave the project site at a rate greater
ban the.predevelopment discharge rate for the ten-year, 24-hour storm.
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3.4 Standards for Stormwater Control Measures
a.) Evaluation According to Contents of StormwaterBMP Design Manual
All stormwater control measures and stormwater treatment practices (also
referred to as Best Management Practices, or BMPs) required under this
ordinance shall be evaluated by the Stormwater Administrator according
to the policies, criteria, and information, including technical specifications
and standards and the specific design criteria for each stormwater
practice, in the Stormwater BMP Design Manual. The Stormwater
Administrator shall determine whether proposed BMPs will be adequate to
meet the requirements of this ordinance.
b.) Determination of Adequacy; Presumptions and Alternatives
Stormwater treatment practices that are designed, constructed, and
maintained in accordance with the criteria and specifications in the
Stormwater BMP Design Manual will be presumed to meet the minimum
water quality and quantity performance standards of this ordinance.
Whenever an applicant proposes to utilize a practice or practices not
designed and constructed in accordance with the criteria and
specifications in the Stormwater BMP Design Manual, the applicant shall
have the burden of demonstrating that the practice(s) will satisfy the
minimum water quality and quantity performance standards of this
ordinance. The Stormwater Administrator may require the applicant to
provide the documentation, calculations, and examples necessary for the
Stormwater Administrator to determine whether such an affirmative
showing is made.
c.) Separation from Seasonal High Water Table
For BMPs that require a separation from the seasonal high-water table,
the separation shall be provided by at least 12 inches of naturally
occurring soil above the seasonal high-water table.
3.5 Dedication of BMP's, Facilities, and Improvements
Unless otherwise approved, ownership of any existing or future stormwater
management facilities shall remain with the owner of ht property or a legally
established property owner's association. Such facilities shall meet all the
requirements of this ordinance and include adequate and perpetual access and
sufficient area, by easement or otherwise, for inspection and regular maintenance.
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3.6 Variances
a.) Any person may petition the Town of Green Level for a variance granting
permission to use the person's land in a manner otherwise prohibited by
this ordinance. To qualify for a variance, the petitioner must show all of the
following:
(1) Unnecessary hardships would result from strict application of this
ordinance.
(2) The hardships result from conditions that are peculiar to the property,
such as the location, size, or topography of the property.
(3) The hardships did not result from actions taken by the petitioner.
(4) The requested variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose, and
intent of this ordinance; will secure public safety and welfare; and will
preserve substantial justice.
b.) The Town of Green Level may impose reasonable and appropriate
conditions and safeguards upon any variance it grants.
3.7 Nutrient Sensitive Waters
In addition to the standards for stormwater handling set out in the NCDENR
Sformwater BMP Design Manual, development and redevelopment shall be
designed to implement the best stormwater practices that reduce nutrient loading,
while still meeting the other requirements of this ordinance.
3.8 Nutrient Application Management Program
a.) Applicability
This Program shall apply to the following persons within the corporate
limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Town of Green Level as follows.
(1) Persons who own or manage cropland areas for commercial
purposes;
(2) Persons who own or manage commercial ornamental and floriculture
areas and greenhouse production areas;
(3) Persons who own or manage golf courses, grassed public
recreational lands, grassed road or utility rights -of -way, or other
institutional lands totaling at least five acres in size;
(4) Persons hired to apply nutrients to the lands described in Sub -Items
(1) through (3) above or to residential, commercial, industrial or
institutional properties, if the total area of the properties served
exceeds 10 acres. This shall not apply to residential, commercial, or
industrial landowners who apply nutrients to their own property.
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(5) Nutrient management consultants hired by persons listed in this Item
to provide nutrient management advice for lands in the Town's
jurisdiction.
b.) Requirements
Persons to whom this Ordinance applies shall meet the following
requirements:
(1) Any person subject to this rule who applies nutrients to, or who is
hired to provide nutrient management advice for, land within the
Town's jurisdiction shall either:
(A) Attend and complete nutrient management training pursuant to
Item (c) of this Section; or
(B) Complete and properly implement a nutrient management plan
for all lands to which they apply or manage the application of
nutrients, or for which they provide nutrient management advice,
pursuant to Item (d) of this Section.
(2) Persons who hire an applicator to apply nutrients to the land that they
own or manage shall either:
(A) Ensure that the applicator they hire has attended and completed
nutrient management training pursuant to Item (c) of this
Section; or
(B) Ensure that the applicator they hire has completed a nutrient
management plan for the land that they own or manage
pursuant to Item (d) of this Section; or
(C) Complete a nutrient management plan for the land that they
own or manage pursuant to Item (d) of this Section and ensure
that the applicator they hire follows this plan.
c.) Nutrient Management Training
Persons who choose to meet this requirement by completing nutrient
management training shall meet the following requirements.
(1) Persons who are subject to this Ordinance as of its effective date,
and persons who become subject to this Ordinance after its effective
date, shall complete training provided by either the Cooperative
Extension Service or the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources - Division of Water Quality within five years
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and obtain a certificate from the training entity to that effect. Training
shall be sufficient to provide participants with an understanding of the
value and importance of proper management of nitrogen and
phosphorus, and the water quality impacts of poor nutrient
management, and the ability to understand and properly carry out a
nutrient management plan.
(2) Persons who become subject to this Ordinance after its effective date
shall complete the training provided by either the Cooperative
Extension Service or the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources - Division of Water Quality and obtain a
certificate to that effect from the training entity within one year from
the date that they become subject verifying completion of training that
addresses the elements identified in Sub -Item (c)(1).
(3) Persons who fail to obtain the nutrient management certificate within
the required timeframes or who are found by the Stormwater
Administrator to have knowingly failed to follow nutrient management
requirements as referenced in Sub -Items (d)(1)(A) through (d)(1)(C)
of this section shall develop and properly implement nutrient
management plans pursuant to Item (e) of this Section.
(4) Training certificates must be kept on -site, at the job site, or be
produced within 24 hours of a request by the Town of Green Level.
d.) Nutrient Management Plans
Persons who choose to meet the nutrient application requirement by
completing and implementing a nutrient management plan shall meet the
following requirements.
(1) Persons who are subject to this Ordinance as of its effective date and
persons who become subject to this Ordinance after its effective date
shall develop and implement a nutrient management plan that meets
the following standards within five years of the effective date or within-
6 months from the date that they become subject, whichever is later.
(A) Nutrient management plans for cropland shall meet the
standards and specifications adopted by the NC Soil and Water
Conservation Commission, including those found in 15A NCAC
06E .0104 and 15A NCAC 06i= .0104, which are incorporated
herein by reference, including any subsequent amendments and
additions to such rules that are in place at the time that plans
are approved by a technical specialist as required under Sub -
Item (d)(2) of this section.
(B) Nutrient management plans for turfgrass shall follow the North
Carolina Cooperative Extension Service guidelines in "Water
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Quality and Professional Lawn Care" (NCCES publication
number WQMM-155), "Water Quality and Home Lawn Care"
(NCCES publication number WQMM-151), or other equivalent
or more stringent guidance distributed by land-grant universities
for turfgrass management.
(C) Nutrient management plans for nursery crops and greenhouse
production shall follow the Southern Nurserymen's Association
guidelines promulgated in "Best Management Practices Guide
For Producing Container -Grown Plants" or guidelines distributed
by land-grant universities. The materials related to nutrient
management plans for turfgrass, nursery crops and greenhouse
production are hereby incorporated by reference including any
subsequent amendments and editions and are available for
inspection at the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources Library, 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North
Carolina.
(2) The person who writes the nutrient management plan shall have the
plan approved in writing by a technical specialist. Appropriate
technical specialists shall be as follows.
(A) Nutrient management plans for cropland using either inorganic
fertilizer or organic nutrients shall be approved by a technical
specialist designated pursuant to the process and criteria
specified in Rules adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation
Commission for nutrient management planning, including 15A
NCAC 06F .0105, excepting Sub -Item (a)(2) of that Rule.
(B) Nutrient management plans for turfgrass and nursery crops and
greenhouse production shall be approved by a technical
specialist designated by the Soil and Water Conservation
Commission pursuant to the process and criteria specified in
15A NCAC 06F .0105, excepting Sub -item (a)(2) of that Rule. If
the Soil and Water Conservation Commission does not
designate such specialists, then the Environmental
Management Commission shall do so using the same process
and criteria.
(3) Nutrient management plans and supporting documents must be kept
on -site or be produced within 24 hours of a request by the Town.
3.9 On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems
For new development and redevelopment that includes the use of on -site
wastewater treatment systems, a copy of the approved system permit issued by the
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Alamance County Environmental Health Department shall be provided to the
Stormwater Administrator.
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SECTION 4 - Maintenance
4.1 General Standards for Maintenance
a.) Function of BMPs As Intended
The owner of each structural BMP installed pursuant to this ordinance
shall maintain and operate it so as to preserve and continue its function in
controlling stormwater quality and quantity at the degree or amount of
function for which the structural BMP was designed.
b.) Annual Maintenance Inspection and Report
The person responsible for maintenance of any structural BMP installed
pursuant to this ordinance shall submit to the Stormwater Administrator an
inspection report from one of the following persons performing services
only in their area of competence: a qualified registered North Carolina
professional engineer, surveyor, landscape architect, soil scientist, aquatic
biologist, or person certified by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Service for stormwater treatment practice inspection and maintenance.
The inspection report shall contain all of the following:
(1) The name and address of the land owner,
(2) The recorded book and page number of the lot of each structural
BMP;
(3) A statement that an inspection was made of all structural BMPs;
(4) The date the inspection was made;
(5) A statement that all inspected structural BMPs are performing
properly and are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the
approved maintenance agreement required by this ordinance; and
(6) The original signature and seal of the engineer, surveyor, or
landscape architect.
All inspection reports shall be on forms supplied by the Stormwater
Administrator. An original inspection report shall be provided to the
Stormwater Administrator beginning one year from the date of as -
built certification and each year thereafter on or before the date of the
as -built certification.
(7) Each annual report shall include a color photograph of each BMP.
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4.2 Operation and Maintenance Agreement
a.) In General
Prior to the conveyance or transfer of any lot or building site to be served
by a structural BMP pursuant to this ordinance, and prior to issuance of
any permit for development or redevelopment requiring a structural BMP
pursuant to this ordinance, the applicant or owner of the site must execute
an operation and maintenance agreement that shall be binding on all
subsequent owners of the site, portions of the site, and lots or parcels
served by the structural BMP. Until the transference of all property, sites,
or lots served by the structural BMP, the original owner or applicant shall
have primary responsibility for carrying out the provisions of the
maintenance agreement.
The operation and maintenance agreement shall require the owner or
owners to maintain, repair and, if necessary, reconstruct the structural
BMP, and shall state the terms, conditions, and schedule of maintenance
for the structural BMP. In addition, it shall grant to the Town of Green
Level a right of entry in the event that the Stormwater Administrator has
reason to believe it has become necessary to inspect, monitor, maintain,
repair, or reconstruct the structural BMP; however, in no case shall the
right of entry, of itself, confer an obligation on the Town of Green Level to
assume responsibility for the structural BMP.
The operation and maintenance agreement must be approved by the
Stormwater Administrator prior to plan approval, and it shall be referenced
on the final plat and shall be recorded with the county Register of Deeds
upon final plat approval. A copy of the recorded maintenance agreement
shall be given to the Stormwater Administrator within fourteen (14) days
following its recordation.
b.) Special Requirement for Homeowners' and Other Associations
For all structural BMPs required pursuant to this ordinance and that are to
be or are owned and maintained by a homeowners' association, property
owners' association, or similar entity, the required operation and
maintenance agreement shall include all of the following provisions:
(1) Acknowledgment that the association shall continuously operate and
maintain the stormwater control and management facilities.
(2) Establishment of an escrow account, which can be spent solely for
sediment removal, structural, biological or vegetative replacement,
major repair, or reconstruction of the structural BMPs. If structural
BMPs are not performing adequately or as intended or are not
properly maintained, the Town of Green Level, in its sole discretion,
may remedy the situation, and in such instances the Town of Green
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Level shall be fully reimbursed from the escrow account. Escrowed
funds may be spent by the association for sediment removal,
structural, biological or vegetative replacement, major repair, and
reconstruction of the structural BMPs, provided that the Town of
Green Level shall first consent to the expenditure.
(3) Both developer contribution and annual sinking funds shall fund the
escrow account. Prior to plat recordation or issuance of construction
permits, whichever shall first occur, the developer shall pay into the
escrow account an amount equal to fifteen (15) per cent of the initial
construction cost of the structural BMPs. Two-thirds (213) of the total
amount of sinking fund budget shall be deposited into the escrow
account within the first five (5) years and the full amount shall be
deposited within ten (10) years following initial construction of the
structural BMPs. Funds shall be deposited each year into the escrow
account. A portion of the annual assessments of the association shall
include an allocation into the escrow account. Any funds drawn down
from the escrow account shall be replaced in accordance with the
schedule of anticipated work used to create the sinking fund budget.
(4) The percent of developer contribution and lengths of time to fund the
escrow account may be varied by the Town of Green Level
depending on the design and materials of the stormwater control and
management facility.
(5) Granting to the Town of Green Level a right of entry to inspect,
monitor, maintain, repair, and reconstruct structural BMPs.
(6) Allowing the Town of Green Level to recover from the association
and its members any and all costs the Town of Green Level expends
to maintain or repair the structural BMPs or to correct any operational
deficiencies. Failure to pay the Town of Green Level all of its
expended costs, after forty-five days written notice, shall constitute a
breach of the agreement. In case of a deficiency, the Town of Green
Level shall thereafter be entitled to bring an action against the
association and its members to pay, or foreclose upon the lien
hereby authorized by the agreement against the property, or both, in
case of a deficiency. Interest, collection costs, and attorney fees shall
be added to the recovery.
(7) A statement that this agreement shall not obligate the Town of Green
Level to maintain or repair any structural BMPs, and the Town of
Green Level shall not be liable to any person for the condition or
operation of structural BMPs.
(8) A statement that this agreement shall not in any way diminish, limit,
or restrict the right of the Town of Green Level to enforce any of its
ordinances as authorized by law.
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(9) A provision indemnifying and holding harmless the Town of Green
Level for any costs and injuries arising from or related to the
structural BMP, unless the Town of Green Level has agreed in writing
to assume the maintenance responsibility for the BMP and has
accepted dedication of any and all rights necessary to cant' out that
maintenance.
4.3 Inspection Program
Inspections and inspection programs by the Town of Green Level may be conducted
or established on any reasonable basis, including but not limited to routine
inspections; random inspections; inspections based upon complaints or other notice
of possible violations; and joint inspections with other agencies inspecting under
environmental or safety laws. Inspections may include, but are not limited to,
reviewing maintenance and repair records; sampling discharges, surface water,
groundwater, and material or water in BMPs; and evaluating the condition of BMPs.
If the owner or occupant of any property refuses to permit such inspection, the
Stormwater Administrator shall proceed to obtain an administrative search warrant
pursuant to G.S. 15-27.2 or its successor. No person shall obstruct, hamper or
interfere with the Stormwater Administrator while carrying out his or her official
duties.
4.4 Performance Security for Installation and Maintenance
a.) Shall Be Required
The Town of Green Level shall, at its discretion, require the submittal of a
performance security or bond with surety, cash escrow, letter of credit or
other acceptable legal arrangement prior to issuance of a permit in order
to ensure that the structural BMPs are
(1) installed by the permit holder as required by the approved stormwater
management plan, and/or
(2) maintained by the owner as required by the operation and
maintenance agreement.
b.) Amount
(1) Installation
The amount of an installation performance security shall be the total
estimated construction cost of the BMPs approved under the permit,
plus 25%.
(2) Maintenance
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The amount of a maintenance performance security shall be the
present value of an annuity of perpetual duration based on a
reasonable estimate of the annual cost of inspection, operation and
maintenance of the BMPs approved under the.permit, at a discount
rate that reflects the jurisdiction's cost of borrowing minus a
reasonable estimate of long term inflation.
c.) Uses of Performance Security
(1) Forfeiture Provisions
The performance security shall contain forfeiture provisions for
failure, after proper notice, to complete work within the time specified,
or to initiate or maintain any actions which may be required of the
applicant or owner in accordance with this ordinance, approvals
issued pursuant to this ordinance, or an operation and maintenance
agreement established pursuant to this ordinance.
(2) Default
Upon default of the owner to construct, maintain, repair and, if
necessary, reconstruct any structural BMP in accordance with the
applicable permit or operation and maintenance agreement, the
Stormwater Administrator shall obtain and use all or any portion of
the security to make necessary improvements based on an
engineering estimate. Such expenditure of funds shall only be made
after requesting the owner to comply with the permit or maintenance
agreement. In the event of a default triggering the use of installation
performance security, the Town of Green Level shall not return any of
the unused deposited cash funds or other security, which shall be
retained for maintenance.
(3) Costs in Excess of Performance Security
If Town of Green Level takes action upon such failure by the
applicant or owner, the Town may collect from the applicant or owner
the difference between the amount of the reasonable cost of such
action and the amount of the security held, in addition to any other
penalties or damages due.
(4) Refund
Within sixty days of the final approval, the installation performance
security shall be refunded to the applicant or terminated, except any
amount attributable to the cost (plus 25%) of landscaping installation
and ongoing maintenance associated with the BMPs covered by the
security. Any such landscaping shall be inspected one (1) year after
installation with replacement for compliance with the approved plans
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and specifications and, if in compliance, the portion of the financial
security attributable to landscaping shall be released.
4.5 Notice to owners
a.) Deed Recordation and Indications On Plat
The applicable operations and maintenance agreement pertaining to every
structural BMP shall be referenced on the final plat and shall be recorded
with the county Register of Deeds upon final plat approval. If no
subdivision plat is recorded for the site, then the operations and
maintenance agreement shall be recorded with the county Register of
Deeds so as to appear in the chain of title of all subsequent purchasers
under generally accepted searching principles.
b.) Signage
Where appropriate in the determination of the Stormwater Administrator to
assure compliance with this ordinance, structural BMPs shall be posted
with a conspicuous sign stating who is responsible for required
maintenance and annual inspection. The sign shall be maintained sous to
remain visible and legible.
4.6 Records of Installation and Maintenance Activities
The owner of each structural BMP shall keep records of inspections, maintenance,
and repairs for at least five years from the date of creation of the record and shall
submit the same upon reasonable request to the Stormwater Administrator.
4.7 Nuisance
The owner of each stormwater BMP, whether structural or non-structural BMP, shall
maintain it so as not to create or result in a nuisance condition.
4.8 Maintenance Easement
Every structural BMP installed pursuant to this ordinance shall be made accessible
for adequate maintenance and repair by a maintenance easement. This access
maintenance easement shall have a minimum width of 20 feet, a maximum slope of
15%, be connected to public right-of-way, be cleared, and be traversable by
construction equipment. The easement shall be recorded and its terms shall specify
who may make use of the easement and for what purposes.
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SECTION 5 - Enforcement and Violations
5.1 General
a.) Authority to Enforce
The provisions of this ordinance shall be enforced by the Stormwater
Administrator, his or her designee, or any authorized agent of Town of
Green Level. Whenever this section refers to the Stormwater
Administrator, it includes his or her designee as well as any authorized
agent of Town of Green Level.
b.) Violation Unlawful
Any failure to comply with an applicable requirement, prohibition,
standard, or limitation imposed by this ordinance, or the terms or
conditions of any permit or other development or redevelopment approval
or authorization granted pursuant to this ordinance, is unlawful and shall
constitute a violation of this ordinance.
c.) Each Day a Separate Offense
Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct
violation or offense.
d.) Responsible Persons/Entities
Any person who erects, constructs, reconstructs, alters (whether actively
or passively), or fails to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, repair or
maintain any structure, BMP, practice, or condition in violation of this
ordinance shall be subject to the remedies, penalties, and/or enforcement
actions in accordance with this section. Persons subject to the remedies
and penalties set forth herein may include any architect, engineer, builder,
contractor, developer, agency, or any other person who participates in,
assists, directs, creates, causes, or maintains a condition that results in or
constitutes a violation of this ordinance, or fails to take appropriate action,
so that a violation of this ordinance results or persists; or an owner, any
tenant or occupant, or any other person, who has control over, or
responsibility for, the use or development of the property on which the
violation occurs.
For the purposes of this Ordinance, responsible person(s) shall include
but not be limited to:
(1) Person Maintaining Condition Resulting In or Constituting Violation
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An architect, engineer, builder, contractor, developer, agency, or any
other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates, causes, or
maintains a condition that constitutes a violation of this ordinance, or
fails to take appropriate action, so that a violation of this ordinance
results or persists.
(2) Responsibility for Land or Use of Land
The owner of the land on which the violation occurs, any tenant or
occupant of the property, any person who is responsible for
stormwater controls or practices pursuant to a private agreement or
public document, or any person, who has control over, or
responsibility for, the use, development or redevelopment of the
property.
5.2 Remedies and Penalties
The remedies and penalties provided for violations of this ordinance, whether civil or
criminal, shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy provided by law,
and may be exercised in any order.
a.) Remedies
(1) Withholding of Certificate of Occupancy
The Stormwater Administrator or other authorized agent may refuse
to issue a certificate of occupancy for the building or other
improvements constructed or being constructed on the site and
served by the stormwater practices in question until the applicant or
other responsible person has taken the remedial measures set forth
in the notice of violation or has otherwise cured the violations
described therein.
(2) Disapproval of Subsequent Permits and Development Approvals
As long as a violation of this ordinance continues and remains
uncorrected, the Stormwater Administrator or other authorized agent
may withhold, and the Planning Board of the Town of Green Level
may disapprove, any request for permit or development approval or
authorization provided for by this ordinance or the Planning Board of
the Town of Green Level for the land on which the violation occurs.
(3) Injunction, Abatements, etc.
The Town Attorney, with the authorization of the Town Council, may
institute an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for a mandatory
or prohibitory injunction and order of abatement to correct a violation
of this ordinance. Any person violating this ordinance shall be subject
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to the full range.bf equitable remedies provided in the General
Statutes or at common law.
(4) Correction as ublic Health Nuisance, Costs as Lien, etc.
If the violation is deemed dangerous or prejudicial to the public health
or public safety and is within the geographic limits prescribed by
North Carolina G.S. § 150A-193, the Stormwater Administrator, with
the authorization of the Town Council, may cause the violation to be
corrected and the costs to be assessed'as a lien against the
property. y
(5) Stop Work Order
The Stormwater Administrator may issue a stop work order to the
person(s) violating this ordinance. The stop work order shall remain
in effect until the person has taken the remedial measures set forth in
the notice of violation or has otherwise cured the violation or
violations described therein. The stop work order may be withdrawn
or modified to enable the person to take the necessary remedial
measures to cure such violation or violations.
b.) Civil Penalties
Violation of this ordinance may subject the violator to a civil penalty to be
recovered in a civil action in the nature of a debt if the violator does not
pay the penalty within 30 days after notice of the violation is issued by the
Stormwater Administrator. Civil penalties may be assessed up to the full
amount of penalty to which The Town is subject for violations of its Phase
II Stormwater permit, or if no Phase II Stormwater permit exists for the
jurisdiction, civil penalties may be assessed up to the full amount allowed
by law.
c.) Criminal Penalties
Violation of this ordinance may be enforced as a misdemeanor subject to
the maximum fine permissible under North Carolina law_
5.3 Procedures
a.) Initiation/Complaint
' Whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have
occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint shall
state fully the alleged violation and the basis thereof, and shall be filed
with the Stormwater Administrator, who shall record the complaint. The
complaint shall be investigated promptly by the Stormwater Administrator.
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b.) Inspection
The Stormwater Administrator shall have the authority, upon presentation
of proper credentials, to enter and inspect any land, building, structure, or
premises to ensure compliance with this ordinance.
c.) Notice of Violation and Order to Correct
When the Stormwater Administrator finds that any building, structure, or
land is in violation of this ordinance, the Stormwater Administrator shall
notify, in writing, the property owner or other person violating this
ordinance. The notification shall indicate the nature of the violation,
contain the address or other description of the site upon which the
violation is occurring, order the necessary action to abate the violation,
and give a deadline for correcting the violation. If civil penalties are to be
assessed, the notice of violation shall also contain a statement of the civil
penalties to be assessed, the time of their accrual, and the time within
which they must be paid or be subject to collection as a debt.
The Stormwater Administrator may deliver the notice of violation and
correction order personally, by the Town Police Department, Town
Planning Department, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, or by any means authorized for the service of documents by
Rule 4 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.
Note that if the administering unit is adopting this stormwater ordinance
under its planning and zoning authority or is administering it as part of its
building code enforcement program, it should consider whether it needs to
follow the notice and opportunity to respond procedure set out in G.S.
160A-441 et seq. See Newton v. Winston-Salem, 92 N.C. App. 446
(1988).
If a violation is not corrected within a reasonable period of time, as
provided in the notification, the Stormwater Administrator may take
appropriate action under this ordinance to correct and abate the violation
and to ensure compliance with this ordinance.
d.) Extension of Time
A person who receives a notice of violation and correction order, or the
owner of the land on which the violation occurs, may submit to the
Stormwater Administrator a written request for an extension of time for
correction of the violation. On determining that the request includes
enough information to show that the violation cannot be corrected within
the specified time limit for reasons beyond the control of the person
requesting the extension, the Stormwater Administrator may extend the
time limit as is reasonably necessary to allow timely correction of the
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violation, up to, but not exceeding 30 days. The Stormwater
Administrator may grant 15 -day extensions in addition to the foregoing
extension if the violation cannot be corrected within the permitted time due
to circumstances beyond the control of the person violating this ordinance.
The Stormwater Administrator may grant an extension only by written
notice of extension. The notice of extension shall state the date prior to
which correction must be made, after which the violator will be subject to
the penalties described in the notice of violation and correction order.
e.) Enforcement After Time to Correct
After the time has expired to correct a violation, including any extension(s)
if authorized by the Stormwater Administrator, the Stormwater
Administrator shall determine if the violation is corrected. If the violation is
not corrected, the Stormwater Administrator may act to impose one or
more of the remedies and penalties authorized by this ordinance.
f.) Emergency Enforcement
If delay in correcting a violation would seriously threaten the effective
enforcement of this ordinance or pose an immediate danger to the public
health, safety, or welfare, then the Stormwater Administrator may order
the immediate cessation of a violation. Any person so ordered shall cease
any violation immediately. The Stormwater Administrator may seek
immediate enforcement, without prior written notice, through any remedy
or penalty authorized by this Ordinance.
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SECTION 6 - Definitions
6.1 Terms Defined
When used in this Ordinance, the following words and terms shall have the meaning
set forth in this section, unless other provisions of this Ordinance specifically indicate
otherwise.
Applicator
Person who applies fertilizer to the land or the immediate supervisor of such person.
Built -upon area (BUA)
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.
Consultant
Person who is hired to provide professional advice to another person.
Department
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Stormwater BMP Design Manual
The Stormwater Best Management Practice Design Manual approved for use in
Phase II jurisdictions by the Department for the proper implementation of the
requirements of the federal Phase li stormwater program. All references herein to
the Stormwater BMP Design Manual are to the latest published edition or revision.
Development
Any land disturbing activity which adds to or changes the amount of impervious or
partially pervious cover on a land area or which otherwise decreases the infiltration
of precipitation into the soil, other than rebuilding activity that does not qualify as
redevelopment.
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Division
The Division of Water Quality in the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
High -density project
Any project that exceeds the low density threshold for dwelling units per acre or
built -upon area.
Larger common plan of development or sale
Any area where multiple separate and distinct construction or land disturbing
activities will occur under one plan. A plan is any announcement or piece of
documentation (including but not limited to a sign, public notice or hearing, sales
pitch, advertisement, loan application, drawing, permit application, zoning request, or
computer design) or physical demarcation (including but not limited to boundary
signs, lot stakes, or surveyor markings) indicating that construction activities may
occur on a specific plot.
Low -density project
A project that has no more than two dwelling units per acre or twenty-four percent
built -upon area (BUA) for all residential and non-residential development. A project
with an overall density at or below the relevant low -density threshold, but containing
areas with a density greater than the overall project density, may be considered low
density as long as the project meets or exceeds the post -construction model
practices for low -density projects and locates the higher density in upland areas and
away from surface waters and drainageways to the maximum extent practicable.
1-year, 24-hour storm
A stormwater event which occurs on average once every year or statistically has a
100% chance on average of occurring in a given year. The 1-year, 24 hour storm
produces approximately 3.0 inches of rain in the Green Level area.
Redevelopment
Any development on previously -developed land , other than a rebuilding activity that
results in no net increase in built -upon area and provides equal or greater
stormwater control than the previous development
Runoff
The water from rain, snowmelt or irrigation that flows over the land surface and is not
absorbed into the ground, instead flowing into streams or other surface waters or
land depressions.
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Stormwater BMP Design Manual
The Stormwater Best Management Practice Design Manual approved for use in
Phase 11 jurisdictions by the Division for the proper implementation of the
requirements of the federal Phase 11 stormwater program. All references herein to
the Stormwater ,BMP Design Manual are to the latest published edition or revision.
Owner
The legal or beneficial owner of land, including but not limited to a mortgagee or
vendee in possession, receiver, executor, trustee, or long-term or commercial
lessee, or any other person or entity holding proprietary rights in the property or
having legal power of management and control of the property. "Owner' shall include
long-term commercial tenants; management entities, such as those charged with or
engaged in the management of properties for profit; and every person or entity
having joint ownership of the property. A secured lender not in possession of the
property does not constitute an owner, unless the secured lender is included within
the meaning of "owner' under another description in this definition, such as a
management entity_
Structural BMP
A physical device designed to trap, settle out, or filter pollutants from stormwater
runoff; to alter or reduce stormwater runoff veloTown, amount, timing, or other
characteristics; to approximate the pre -development hydrology on a developed site;
or to achieve any combination of these goals. Structural BMP includes physical
practices such as constructed wetlands, vegetative practices, filter strips, grassed
swales, and other methods installed or created on real property. "Structural BMP" is
synonymous with "structural practice", "stormwater control facility," "stormwater
control practice," "stormwater treatment practice," "stormwater management
practice," "stormwater control measures," "structural stormwater treatment systems,"
and similar terms used in this ordinance.
Substantial progress
For the purposes of determining whether sufficient progress has been made on an
approved plan, one or more of the following construction activities toward the
completion of a site or subdivision plan shall occur: obtaining a grading permit and
conducting grading activity on a continuous basis and not discontinued for more than
thirty (30) days; or installation and approval of on -site infrastructure; or obtaining a
building permit for the construction and approval of a building foundation.
"Substantial progress" for purposes of determining whether an approved plan is null
and void is not necessarily the same as "substantial expenditures" used for
determining vested rights pursuant to applicable law.
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Adopted on ,
2007.
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Sandra McCollum, Town Clerk