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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
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
September 6, 2006
The Town of Rolesville
Matthew S. Livingston, AICP
P.O. Box 250
Rolesville, North Carolina 27571
Subject: Request for Additional Information
Dear Mr. Livingston;
Pursuant to 40 CFR 122.32, the State may waive the requirements otherwise applicable to
the municipality if the MS4 serves a population under 10,000 and they meet the following criteria:
➢ The State has evaluated the waters, including small streams, tributaries, lakes, and
ponds, that receive a discharge from the MS4 and has determined that storm water
controls are not needed based on wasteload allocations that are part of an EPA
approved or established TMDL that addresses the pollutant(s) of concern or, if a
TMDL has not been developed or approved, an equivalent analysis that
determines sources and allocations for the pollutant(s) of concern. The
pollutant(s) of concern include biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), sediment or a
parameter that addresses sediment (such as total suspended solids, turbidity or
siltation), pathogens, oil and grease, and any pollutant that has been identified as a
cause of impairment of any water body that will receive a discharge from the
MS4; and
➢ The permitting authority has determined that future discharges from the MS4 does
not have the potential to result in exceedances of water quality standards,
including impairment of designated uses, or other significant water quality
impacts, including habitat and biological impacts.
DWQ, in seeking comment to determine if the Town of Rolesville should be granted a
waiver, received comment that the Town of Rolesville is located within a watershed that supports
federally endangered species. The Town of Rolesville falls within the Little River watershed,
within the Neuse River Basin, that supports the dwarf wedgemussel. Certain waters provide
habitat for federally -listed aquatic animal species that are listed as threatened or endangered by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service under the provisions of the
Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and subsequent modifications. Maintenance and
recovery of the water quality conditions, required to sustain and recover federally listed threatened
and endangered aquatic animal species, contributes to the support and maintenance of a balanced
and indigenous community of aquatic organisms and thereby protects the biological integrity of the
waters.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 [phone] Customer service
1-877-623.6748

DWQ, in seeking additional information on whether the continued existence of the dwarf
wedgemussel may be adversely affected by the Town of Rolesville's stormwater discharges,
allowable non-stormwater discharges, and stormwater discharge -related activities (including BMP
installation) and what measures the Town of Rolesville has implemented or plans to implement to
protect the dwarf wedgemussel, or any identified critical habitat. Please provide the additional
information requested and your comments by Friday, November 3, 2006.
If you have any questions concerning the request or process, please contact Mike Randall
at telephone number 919/733-5083 ext. 545.
Sincerely,
Mike Randall
Environmental Engineer

® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Mike Randall, Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
Division'of Water Quality
FROM: Shannon Deacon, Program Manager fuph
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DATE: 27 February 2006
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SUBJECT: Request for Waiver to Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Eliination Syst m
(NPDES) Permit for Stormwater Management for Towns of Rolesville, Red 4 nd g
Youngsville.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the subject
request and we are familiar with the habitat values of the area. Our comments are provided in accordance
with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (as amended), Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48
Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d), North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.), and
North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 101.0102.
Municipalities with a population of less than 1,000 are not required to obtain a Phase II NPDES
permit for stormwater management unless the municipality is shown to be contributing to an impairment
of State waters. The Town of Rolesville has a population of less than 1000 and has requested a waiver
under this provision. The State may waive the requirements otherwise applicable to the municipality if
the MS4 serves a population under 10,000 and they meet specific criteria. The Towns of Red Oak and
Youngsville have populations of less than 10,000 and have requested a waiver.
It appears that portions of the Towns of Rolesville, Red Oak, and Youngsville are all located
within watersheds that support federally endangered species. Town of Rolesville falls within the Little
River watershed (Meuse River basin) that supports the federal and state endangered dwarf wedgemussel
(Alasmidonto heterodon). Town of Red Oak falls within the Swift Creek watershed (Tar -Pamlico River
basin) that supports the federal and state endangered Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). Town of
Youngsville falls within the Cedar Creek watershed (Tar -Pamlico River basin) that supports the dwarf
wedgemussel.
The NCWRC is very concerned about direct, secondary and cumulative impacts of widespread
urban growth, loss of headwater ecosystems, urban stormwater runoff and 'unmitigated stormwater issues,
including aggravated flooding, on the aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources in North Carolina. The
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: (9I9) 707-0028

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documented decline in freshwater species is a direct response to declining quality of our streams and
rivers. For example, 21 % of freshwater fishes and 53% of freshwater mussel species in North Carolina
are designated endangered, threatened, or of special concern at the state level (LeGrand et al. 2001).
Federally endangered and threatened species are particularly affected by secondary and cumulative
impacts associated with urban development due to their sensitivity to slight habitat alterations.
The NCWRC has provided comments on several Phase lI Stormwater permits where federal
endangered species are known to occur. Although the Phase 1] stormwater rules represent an appropriate
baseline for proactively addressing stormwater issues, we believe additional, more protective measures
are required to preserve the existing uses and ecological integrity of North Carolina waters over the long-
term. Therefore, we feel that the request for waivers should be denied for the Towns of Rolesville, Red
Oak, and Youngsville. For those portions of the Towns that fall within watersheds where federal
endangered species are known to occur the following additional measures should be incorporated as
permit conditions.
1. Permits for new developments exceeding 6% imperviousness shall be required to include stormwater
controls designed to replicate and maintain the hydrographic condition at the site prior to the change
in landscape and at a minimum include provisions that'satisfy WS 1I-HQW minimum standards
(WSII-HQW waters as precedent; Schueler 1994; Arnold and Gibbons 1996; Doll et al. 2000; Mallin
et al. 2000; May and Horner 2000; Stewart et al. 2000).
2. Infiltration practices (e.g., reduced road widths, rain gardens, parking lot bioretention areas, increased
sheet flow instead of ditching, and disconnect impervious areas) to maintain predevelopment
hydrographic conditions shall be emphasized over detention ponds. Condition information should
include the base flow for low flow conditions.
3. A 200-foot native, forested buffer on perennial streams and a 100-foot forested buffer on intermittent
streams, or the full extent of the 100-year floodplain, shall be required for new developments. If
wooded buffers do not exist, then these areas shall be revegetated or allowed to naturally revegetate
(so long as the area is pervious) to increase the functionality of a forested buffer. (Knutson and Naef
1997, and references therein; 200-foot buffers on Randleman Lake; 200-foot buffers associated.with
protection of aquatic endangered species habitats required for $uckhorn Reservoir Expansion Project
in 1995 — City of Wilson).
4. Delineation of streams should be conducted for the municipal service area according to U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACOE) or N.C. Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) methodology. This
information can be found at http://l12a.enr.Slate.iic.us/iicwetlands/strinfrni.litin]. Stream delineation
should occur prior to site clearing activities including tree removal.
5. Commercial or residential development within the 100-year FEMA floodplain and jurisdictional
water floodplains should be prohibited and floodplains should be protected as undisturbed forested
areas.
6. Grassed swales shall be used in place of curb and gutter for new developments, except in areas with
>5% slope. Check dams, level spreaders, and other associated best management practices shall be
used to minimize the effect of stormwater runoff entering the riparian buffer areas. In areas where
slopes exceed 5%, stormwater collected in piped conveyance systems shall be directed away from
surface waters and best management practices shall be employed at both the intake and the outlet
areas. .

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7. Direct discharges of stormwater to streams should not be allowed. Effective energy dissipation at the
pipe outlet shall be accomplished to prevent scour of the stream channel and buffer. The ditching or
piping of stormwater except when used in combination with grassed swales, level spreaders and
check dams shall not be allowed in the riparian buffer. At no time should any mandated vegetated
buffer zone be used for these engineered devices.
8. Sewer lines, water lines, and other utility infrastructure should be kept out of riparian buffer areas
(Knutson and Naef 1997; and references therein). Where practicable, utilities should follow the
contours along the edge of floodplains. All utility crossings should be kept to a minimum and the
directional bore (installation of utilities beneath the riverbed, avoiding impacts to the stream and
buffer) stream crossing method should be used for utility crossings wherever practicable. A'
minimum 100-200 foot setback on all streams, lakes, and wetlands should be maintained. Pesticides
should not be used for maintenance of rights -of -way within 200 feet of perennial streams and 100 feet
of intermittent streams, or within floodplains and wetlands associated with these streams.
9. Local governments shall encourage and offer incentives for new developments, as part of the
subdivision review process, to use low impact development technique for stormwater control (Low
Impact Development; EPA Document ## 841— B-00-002 and 841-B-00-003); and reduce impediments
to implementing the plan. Proposed projects that are subject to NCEPA review shall identify as a part
of the subdivision review process anticipated impervious surface amounts prior to plat approval.
10. Municipalities should incorporate the elements listed below into their erosion and sediment control
plans (see Brown and Caraco 2000 for additional. information).
a) Minimize clearing -and grading.
b) Protect waterways by preventing clearing adjacent to waterways, and stabilize drainage ways.
c) Phase construction for larger construction sites (>25 acres).
d) Stabilize soils as rapidly as possible (<2 weeks).
e) Protect steep slopes, and avoid clearing or grading existing steep slopes as much as possible.
f) Establish appropriate perimeter controls.
g) Employ advanced settling devices.
h) Implement a certified contractors program.
i) Perform regular inspection of erosion control measures, and sediment control devices.
11, In addition to the items listed above, locally enforced stringent erosion and sedimentation control
requirements shall be developed and implemented for all construction. The development of these
requirements shall be fully coordinated with the state and federal agencies involved in aquatic
endangered species, protection. These measures shall be state -of -the -science and significantly exceed
state minimum requirements for sediment and erosion control. Local ordinances shall be developed
to prevent agricultural or forestry exemptions from turning into development opportunities.
12. Developers and builders, including land -clearing operators, shall be required to participate in a local
government stormwater and sediment erosion control education program. Certification and bonding
is recommended. .
13. Conservation Reserve Program lands and restoration of prior concerted wetlands shall be encouraged
to help manage overall stormwater impacts as part of a regional integrated stormwater management
^,Plan.
14. The local govefnment shall solicit assistiuice and concurrence from resource agencies such as
NCDWQ, N.C. Division of Land Resources, NCWRC, N,C. Natural Heritage Program, and U.S. Fish

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and Wildlife Service during the initial development and assessment of best management practices for
stormwater management, sediment and erosion control, utility placement, etc.
15. The local government shall provide an environmental check -off list that a developer must complete
before the issuance of development approvals or any land disturbance, including timbering, to ensure
protection of aquatic habitats for threatened and endangered species and that proper state and federal
permits have been obtained. This shall preclude the issuance of any subdivision plan, building,'and
utility permits without inclusion of pertinent protective measures. This process -shall ensure that land
clearing does not occur without a site plan, including erosion control.
16. A watershed impact evaluation board shall be established to review projects within the service area
with aquatic, endangered species. The board would ensure compliance, preview infrastructure and
development plans and be eligible to seek funding for conservation initiatives designed to protect and
preserve aquatic, endangered species.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on this request for waiver. If we can be of
further assistance, please contact Shari Bryant at [phone].
Literature cited. -
Arnold, C. L., and C. J. Gibbons. 1996.. Impervious surface' coverage —the emergence of a key
environmental indicator. Journal of the American Planning Association 62:243-258.
Brown, W., and D. Caraco. 2000. Muddy water in — muddy water out? Watershed Protection Techniques
2(3):393-403.
City of Wilson. 1995. EIS for the Buckhorn Reservoir Expansion.
Doll, B. A.,'D. E. Wise -Frederick, C. M. Buckner, S. D. Wilkerson, W. A. 1-larman, and R. E. Smith.
2000. Hydraulic geometry relationships for urban streams throughout the piedmont of North
Carolina.. Pages 299-304 in P. J. Wigington, Jr. and R. L. Beschta, eds. Proceedings of the
American Water Resources Association International Conference on riparian ecology and
management in multi -land use watersheds, Portland, Oregon.
Knutson, K. L., and V. L. Naef. 1997. Management recommendations for Washington's priority habitats:
riparian. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia.
LeGrand, J. E., Jr., S. P. Hall, and J. T. Finnegan. 2001. Natural Heritage Program list of the rare animal
species of North Carolina. North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Division of Parks and
Recreation, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Raleigh,
Mallin, M. A., K. E. Williams, E. C. Esham, and R. P. Lowe. 2000. Effect of human development on
bacteriological water quality in coastal watersheds. Ecological Applications 10(4):1047-1056.
May, C. W. and R. R. Horner. 2000. The cumulative impacts of watershed urbanization on stream -
riparian ecosystems. Pages 281-286 in P. J. Wigington, Jr. and R. L. Beschta, eds. Proceedings
of the American Water Resources Association International Conference on riparian ecology and
management in multi -land use watersheds, Portland, Oregon.
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Schueler, T. 1994. The importance of imperviousness. Watershed Protection Techniques..1(3):100-1 H.

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Stewart, J. S., D. M. Downes, L. Wang, J. A. Wierl, and R. Bannerman. 2000. Influences of riparian
corridors on aquatic biota in agricultural watersheds. Pages 209---214 in P. J. Wigington, Jr. and
R. L. Beschta, eds. Proceedings of the American Water Resources Association International .
Conference on riparian ecology and management in multi -land use watersheds, Portland, Oregon.
ec: Dale Suiter, USFWS
Maria Tripp, NCWRC
Angie Rodgers, NCWRC
Sarah McRae, NHP
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Date: January 10, 2006
To: News and Observer
Number: 919-829-4824
From: Sarah Young, Division of Water Quality
Subject: Public Notice
Pages: 1
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Pursuant to Session Law 2004-163, municipalities with a population of less than 1,000, are not required to
obtain a Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for stormwate'r
management unless the municipality is shown to be contributing to an impairment of State waters, as
determined under the requirements of 33 U.S.C. § 1313(d). The State may waive the requirements
otherwise applicable to the municipality if the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) serves a
population of less than 1,000 within the urbanized area and they meet the following criteria:
➢ Their system is not contributing substantially to the pollutant loadings of a physically
interconnected MS4 that is regulated by the NPDES storm water program; and
➢ If they discharge any pollutant(s) that have been identified as a cause of impairment of any water
body to which they discharge, storm water controls are not needed based on'wasteload allocations
that are part of an EPA approved or established "total maximum daily load" (TMDL) that
addresses the pollutant(s) of concern.
Please publish only the information (Public Notice) below, ONE TIME in the legal section of your
paper by Tuesday, February, 7, 2006. Please fax a copy of the proof to me at 919-733-9612 for final
approval prior to publication. Within 10 days after publish date, please send the Invoice and two
copies of the original affidavit to:
i Sarah Young
NCDENRIDWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
The Town of Rolesville in Wake County and the Town of Youngsville in Franklin County have requested
waivers from the requirements otherwise applicable to municipalities that own or operate a municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) within an urbanized area, located in Wake and Franklin Counties,
within the Neuse and Tar -Pamlico River Basins, respectively. Comments must be received no later than
March 3, 2006. Submit comments to:
Mike Randall
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Telephone Number: (919)-733-5083, extension 545
Mike.randall @ncmail.net
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
NCO MR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

Waiver requests and regional comment
Subject: Waiver requests and regional comment
From: Ken Schuster <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:36:07 -0500
To: Mike Randall <[e-mail]>
Mike, I again just came across your subject October 12 th memo to me asking for input
relative to phase II stormwater waiver requests for Rolesvalle Red Oak, and
Youngsville. If the municipalities meet the waiver requirements as these appear to,
we do not see a problem with issuing a waiver. We would expect that any decision
would be made consistently across the State. If the Central Office is aware or
concerns that need to be discussed we would like to hear of those.
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Request For Waiver from Phase 2
Subject: Request For Waiver from Phase 2
From: "Matt Livingston" <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:05:34 -0500
To: <[e-mail]>
Mike:
Per our conversation I am following up with you with my contact information. i wish to be kept
informed of any significant developments regarding the Town's request. We do not have any impaired
waters and as a water quality protection measure we have adopted 100' buffers on all perennial and
intermittent streams. This is a far greater amount than most jurisdictions in the state.
Thanks,
Matt
Matthew S. Livingston, AICP
Rolesville, Town Manager
PO Box 250
200 E. Young Street
Rolesville , NC 27571
Town Hall [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
wtivw. ci. rolesville.nc. us
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Request For Waiver frorn Phase 2
Subject: Request For Waiver from Phase 2
From: "Matt Livingston" <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:05:34 -0500
To: <[e-mail]>
Mike:
Per our conversation I am following up with you with my contact information. I wish to be kept
informed of any significant developments regarding the Town's request. We do not have any impaired
waters and as a water quality protection measure we have adopted 100' buffers on all perennial and
intermittent streams. This is a far greater amount than most jurisdictions in the state.
Thanks,
Matt
Matthew S. Livingston, AICP
Rolesville, Town Manager
PO Box 250
200 E. Young Street
Rolesville , NC 27571
Town Hall [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
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Waiver requests and regional comment
Subject: Waiver requests and regional comment
From: Ken Schuster <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:36:07 -0500
To: Mike Randall <[e-mail]>
Mike, I again just came across your subject October 12 th memo to me asking for input
relative to phase II stormwater waiver requests for Rolesville, Red Oak, and
Youngsville. If the municipalities meet the waiver requirements as these appear to,
we do not see a problem with issuing a waiver. We would expect that any decision
would be made consistently across the State. If the Central Office is aware or
concerns that need to be discussed we would like to hear of those.
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1 of 1 1/20/2006 10:02 AM

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Town
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Rolesville
First incorporated 1837
P.O. Box 250. 200 East Young St.- Rolesville, NC 27571
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
November 4, 2003
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
i 617 Mail Service Centel -
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Bradley:
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The Town of Rolesville is formally requesting a waiver from the Phase II requirements.
Our rationale is based on limited staff or expertise on ]land, insufficient resources,
minimal stormwater infrastructure (MS4's) and other mitigating factors. Currently the
Town partners with Wake County for stormwater and sedimentation review and
permitting through Richard Rowe's office and would consider doing the same for phase
II implementation. The 'Town is drafting a new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
that will address several measures to ensure water quality is maintained and that future
developments will be constructed using best management practices that shall meet and or
exceed phase 11 goals and objectives. A draft document should be ready by the end of
this year. The Town believes in managing stormwater runoff through natural grass
swales, use of erosion control blankets and properly sheet flowing run off with level
spreaders and other best management practices. The Town has required through Special
Use Permits that various developments manage on site the first inch of stormwater rutl
off. In addition, as part of our new (UDO) it is likely that the ]'own will increase riparian
buffers widths from 50 to 100 feet particularly in the watershed areas.
It is my view that the Town wishes to enhance and protect the water quality within our
planning area and the entire watershed. However, what is of some concern is how best to
do this. Numerous questions have arisen on ]low to best implement phase II requirements
given our limited resources, staff and expertise. Unfortunately, there has been a great
deal more questions than answers. I have not been able to find specific criteria regarding
what must be demonstrated in order to qualify for a waiver other than the population
threshold of less than 1,000 people. If a waiver does not seem appropriate then the "Town
would like to be considered for a time extension if possible. The Town can and will
continue to partner with Wake County on stormwater management matters but does not
intend to apply for its permit until more clarification on our status and the implications of
Phasc II on smaller jurisdictions is obtained.

I trust that you can appreciate and understand the position we are in. I have no doubt that
we share the same goals in improving water quality in this region and the Town of
Rolesville will continue its ongoing efforts to do so. Please feel free to contact me at
[phone] regarding this request and any future requests for information.
Sincerely,
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Matthew S. Livingston
Rolesville Town Manager
cc: Central files
Richard Rowe
Anita S. Watkins
Town Commissioners

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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 ROLESVILLE
DONALD A. DUBAY, TOWN MANAGER
P.O. BOX 250
ROLESVILLE, NC 27571-0250
Subject: NPDES Phase 11 Stormwater Program
2000 U.S. Census - Notification of Coverage
Donald A. Dubay:
In 1990 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Phase I Stormwater program was promulgated under the
Clean Water Act. Phase I relies on National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage to
address stormwater runoff from: (1) "medium" and "large" municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) generally
serving populations of 100,000 or greater, (2) construction activity disturbing 5 acres of land or greater, and (3) ten
categories of industrial activity. The NPDES Stormwater Phase 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 11 is intended to further reduce adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic habitat by
instituting the use of controls on the unregulated sources of storm water discharges that have the greatest likelihood of
causing continued environmental degradation.
The NPDES Stormwater Phase II Final Rule requires nationwide coverage of all operators of small MS4s that are
located within the boundaries of a Bureau of the Census defined "urbanized area" based on the latest decennial Census.
The Bureau of Census has recently released data detailing the 2000 Census urbanized areas and using GIS data files
produced by the Bureau of Census, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff has
compiled a list of municipalities and counties that we believe fall in whole or in part within one or more of the seventeen
census -designated urbanized areas in North Carolina.
We are writing to you to notify you that the Town of Rolesville 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
Rolesville does not own or operate a small MS4. The deadline for submitting your application package or
non -ownership certification is 18 months from the date of this letter. Application and certification documents, as well as
additional information on the NPDES stormwater program, are available for download at our web site . Our web address
is http:llh2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/stormwater.htm1. If you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact me
(919-733-5083, ext.525) or Darren England (919-733-5083, ext. 545)
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Raleigh Regional Office ©in
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699.1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-800-623-7748