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Roles and Responsibilities for Implementing
DOT’s NPDES Permit No. NCS000250
August 28, 2019
1. General Administration
DOT is a cabinet-level department, organized under the Secretary of Transportation (See
Figure 1).
The programs required by the NPDES permit are implemented under DOT’s Highway
Stormwater Program (HSP). Primary management of the HSP is shared by the Hydraulics Unit
and the Roadside Environmental Unit (REU). Engineers from these units provide primary
oversight and daily management of the programs under the HSP, as well as additional staff
involved in the implementation and performance of the programs.
The managers of the HSP are:
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, 27610
919-707-6700
Stormwater Operations Management
Engineer III
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
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Figure 1. North Carolina Department of Transportation – Organizational Chart
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2. Management Organization for Permit Programs
Numerous divisions within DOT play important roles in administering the Department’s NPDES
permit and are shown highlighted in Figure 1. Each program within the permit is managed by a
unit within the Department, which may work closely with other units or consultants.
Organization of each permit program is discussed below.
If not provided below, contact information for the applicable staff can be found on DOT’s staff
directory at https://apps.ncdot.gov/dot/directory/
2.1 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program (IDDEP) (Part II.A)
IDDEP is a sustainable program where training is integrated into other training opportunities for
internal DOT staff and the public, and occurs on a regular basis. Identification of illicit connects,
spills, and illegal dumping occur during the course of regular DOT work efforts and is reported
to the IDDEP Manager for verification and further reporting to DEQ as needed. The IDDEP
Manager will also communicate with other agencies to address concerns, such as the
Departments of Health within the counties where illicit sanitary sewer discharges are found.
Table 1. Roles and Responsibilities for IDDEP
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
State Roadside Environmental
Engineer
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for REU staff
to implement IDDEP.
Daily
Management
IDDEP Manager
Environmental Operations
Engineer III
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Lead the Program development and
implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the program
on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate training of staff and perform training
as necessary.
• Act as point of contact for internal staff and the
public.
• Investigate instances of illicit discharges and
illegal dumping reported by staff and the public.
• If instances are verified, report to the Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and act as
contact point for any DEQ interaction.
• Maintain the tracking database.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the
tracking database.
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Table 1. Roles and Responsibilities for IDDEP (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
(cont.)
• Where necessary, coordinate with other agencies
to implement a solution to an illicit discharge.
• Report IDDEP Program status to HSP
Management.
• Provide support to Divisions on hazardous waste
services contract(s).Integrate IDDEP training
materials with existing training opportunities,
such as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
training.
• Distribute IDDEP training materials.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DEQ, etc.
Implementation
– In field • Division Maintenance
Engineers*
• Division Roadside
Environmental Engineers*
• Division Safety Officers*
• General staff who observe,
maintain or repair DOT’s
roadway, railway, and drainage
systems, including Ferry and
other non-roadway properties.
*For addresses and contact numbers
see each division on DOT
employee directory.
• Be observant of illicit discharges and illegal
dumping.
• If found, report to the IDDEP Manager.
• Take training and understand importance of
identifying illicit discharges and illegal dumping.
• Collect and appropriately dispose of dumped
materials found along the roadside. Contract
services as necessary.
• When hazardous materials are suspected,
coordinate with Division Safety Officer to
confirm identification.
• Coordinate collection, removal, and appropriate
disposal.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, etc.
Turnpike Director of Construction
1578 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
919-510-4372
• Coordinate with other DOT staff and contractors
to implement training and reporting.
I-77 Mobility Partners (MPs)
(responsibilities are limited to the
ROWs within the I-77 MP’s
domain)
• Inspect for illicit discharging when performing
other work along the ROW.
• Report spills or illicit discharges found within
ROWs in their domain to NCDOT.
• Clean up spills caused by I-77 MPs
• Provide training for I-77 MPs staff and
contractors.
• Maintain a tracking database for illicit discharges.
Contractors (including Turnpike
roadways)
• Coordinate with DOT staff to identify and report
illicit discharges and illegal dumping.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, etc.
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Table 1. Roles and Responsibilities for IDDEP (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Training –
External
Litter Management
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate public litter education.
• Coordinate public education to identify illicit
discharges and illegal dumping through the
Adopt-A-Highway Program and other outreach
programs.
Support from
other
Organizations
DEQ • Investigate IDDEP conditions reported by DOT
and handle enforcement.
• Provide or contribute to training programs
attended by IDDEP Manager.
County Departments of Health • Work with DOT to address illicit sanitary
discharges.
2.2 Stormwater System Inventory and Prioritization Program (Part II.B.1)
Updates to the stormwater system inventory is in a sustainable process where GIS data is
collected and integrated into DOT’s Enterprise GIS on a regular basis. Prioritization of
watersheds for a field inventory procedure is coordinated between DOT and DEQ as needed.
Table 2. Roles and Responsibilities for the Stormwater System Inventory
and Prioritization Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for Hydraulic
Unit staff to implement program.
Daily
Management
Inventory Manager
Transportation Engineer III
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Lead the Inventory Program development and
implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the program
on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate with consultants on field inventory
process development, testing, and
implementation.
• Coordinate with consultants on collection of
GIS data from other DOT units and updating of
the Enterprise GIS.
• Coordinate with DEQ staff to maintain the
prioritization process for field inventory data
collection projects.
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Table 2. Roles and Responsibilities for the Stormwater System Inventory
and Prioritization Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
(cont.)
• Coordinate with DEQ and third parties to
perform field inventory data collection
projects.
• Report Inventory Program status to HSP
Management.
Special Training: Education and knowledge of
water quality, water chemistry, regulatory
development, biological impacts, Surface
Water Identification Training (SWIT) and
GIS.
Implementation
– In field
Consultants • Assist in maintaining a tiered field outfall
inventory procedure which can be tailored as
needed to selected watersheds.
• Implement the inventory procedure as
requested.
• Provide collected data to DOT for inclusion
in the Enterprise GIS.
• Assist in reporting on the status of the
Inventory Program as requested.
Implementation
– Implicit
Inventory
Consultants • Coordinate with Inventory Manager and other
DOT units to collect GIS data.
• Provide collected data to DOT for inclusion
in Enterprise GIS.
Industrial Activities Manager Provide updated list of outfalls from industrial
facilities, and their locations.
NCDIT - Transportation Maintain computer systems to distribute GIS
layers, provide base roadway layers.
2.3 BMP Retrofits Program (Part II.B.2)
The BMP Retrofits Program is an ongoing process of identifying locations which would benefit
from a retrofit and implementing appropriate designs to address water quality. Retrofits may be
used in conjunction with the Research Program to test new ideas such as unique design concepts,
new BMP types, and proprietary BMPs.
Table 3. Roles and Responsibilities for the BMP Retrofits Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for
Hydraulic Unit staff to implement program.
• Participate in the identification of locations at
which to implement BMPs, and approve all
final locations.
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Table 3. Roles and Responsibilities for the BMP Retrofits Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
(cont.)
• Participate in selection of BMP types to be
implemented, and approve all final BMP types.
• Coordinate with identification and contracting
of consultants as needed.
• Lead the Retrofit Program development and
implementation.
• Coordinate improvements to the Stormwater
Controls Management System (SCMS) in the
Inspection and Maintenance Program with the
REU and NCDIT
• Special Training: Design Engineer with
experience in hydraulics and hydrology and
understanding of stormwater quality.
Optional certification as a Certified
Professional in Stormwater Quality
(CPSWQ).
Daily
Management
Retrofit Manager
Transportation Engineer III
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the program
on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide support.
• Provide daily management.
• Design BMPs and coordinate with other DOT
staff designing BMPs.
• Coordinate with consultants for information
needs and review of deliverables.
• Coordinate with Research Program Manager
and staff.
• Provide construction oversight.
• Maintain SCMS with REU and NCDIT on
regular basis.
• Track status of BMPs through SCMS.
• Assess BMPs constructed under Retrofits
Program for lessons learned.
• Report BMP Retrofit Program status to HSP
Management.
Special Training: Design Engineer with
experience in hydraulics and hydrology and
understanding of stormwater quality, and
confined space entry. Optional certification as a
CPSWQ.
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Table 3. Roles and Responsibilities for the BMP Retrofits Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Implementation
– In field
Division Engineers* (for roadway,
ferry and rail)
*For addresses and contact numbers
see each division on DOT employee
directory
As needed, coordinate and assist Retrofit Program
Manager with manpower and/or equipment for
retrofit design and construction, and local
knowledge to identify potential retrofit locations.
Hydraulics Unit Design Engineers
(same address and contact information
as Retrofit Manager)
• Design BMPs for implementation.
• Coordinate with consultants for information
needs and review of deliverables.
• Provide construction oversight.
Special Training: Design engineers with
experience in hydraulics and hydrology and
understanding of stormwater quality, and
optional training in confined space entry.
Consultants • Design BMPs for implementation.
• Provide construction oversight as needed.
• Assist in identifying potential locations for
BMPs.
Special Training: Design engineers with
experience in hydraulics and hydrology and
understanding of stormwater quality, and
optional training in confined space entry.
2.4 BMP Toolbox for Post-Construction Runoff (Part II.B.3)
DOT’s BMP Toolbox was updated in 2014and is used by designers at DOT and professional
engineering firms (PEFs) as design guidance. DOT continues to assess if additional SCM types
need to be included and will develop additional chapters for the Toolbox as needed. Through the
process of assessing SCMs, DOT evaluates the SCMs included in DEQ’s Stormwater Design
Manual and other design-related SCMs. SCMs are further evaluated through the Retrofit and
Research Programs before inclusion in the Toolbox.
Table 4. Roles and Responsibilities for the Toolbox Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for
Hydraulic Unit staff to implement program.
• Oversee development and updates to Toolbox
and review of SCMs in DEQ’s manual.
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Table 4. Roles and Responsibilities for the Toolbox Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
Toolbox Manager
Transportation Engineer III
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the program
on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate with Research and Retrofit
Managers for information and testing of SCM
types.
• Coordinate with consultants to develop
Toolbox and review of SCMs in DEQ’s
manual.
• Report BMP Retrofit Program status to HSP
Management.
Special Training: Design Engineer with
experience in hydraulics and hydrology and
understanding of stormwater quality.
Implementation
– Toolbox
Development
Hydraulics Unit Design Engineers
(same address and contact information
as Toolbox Manager)
• Participate in development of design criteria
to be included in the Toolbox.
• Review and critique Toolbox drafts.
• Implement Toolbox guidance (once approved)
on subsequent design projects.
Special Training: Design engineers with
experience in hydraulics and hydrology and
understanding of stormwater quality.
Division Engineers* (for roadway, ferry
and rail)
* For addresses and contact numbers see
each division on DOT employee
directory
• Implement the practices included in the BMP
Toolbox when designing stormwater control
measures.
Consultants • Facilitate the development of design criteria to
be included in the Toolbox.
• Draft Toolbox text and diagrams.
• Assist in reporting on the status of the
Toolbox Program as requested.
Special Training: Design engineers with
experience in hydraulics and hydrology and
understanding of stormwater quality.
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2.5 BMP Inspection and Maintenance Program (Part II.B.4)
DOT has developed the Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) Program and manual, and continues
to expand the Program’s implementation. Ongoing inspections of SCMs are performed by staff
from the Roadside Environmental Unit’s central office and/or Division Engineer’s offices. A
web-based tracking and reporting program (the Stormwater Control Management System, or
SCMS) facilitates the inspection and maintenance of SCMs. The manual continues to be
expanded with new SCMs as needed.
Table 5. Roles and Responsibilities for I&M Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Oversight /
Daily Management
I&M Manager
Environmental Operations
Engineer III
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate with other unit heads to
provide support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for
REU staff to implement I&M Program.
• Coordinate improvements to SCMS with
the Hydraulics Unit and DOT IT.
• Lead the I&M Program development and
implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Lead the evaluation of SCMs in the
Toolbox and existing in DOT’s system for
inclusion in the I&M Manual.
• Coordinate with consultants and staff to
develop I&M Manual.
• Perform and/or oversee the performance
of inspections on BMPs statewide.
Assess the need for and assign
maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate the development,
implementation, and maintenance of a
web-based SCMS with the Hydraulics
Unit and NCDIT.
• Coordinate training of staff and perform
training as necessary for use of the
database.
• Coordinate training of staff and perform
training as necessary on performing
inspections and maintenance on SCMs.
• Act as point of contact for internal staff.
• Report I&M Program status to HSP
Management.
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Table 5. Roles and Responsibilities for I&M Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Oversight /
Daily Management,
(cont.)
I&M Manager
Environmental Operations
Engineer III, (cont.)
Special Training: Engineer with
understanding of stormwater quality and
SCM construction, inspection, and
maintenance. Attend training courses
performed by NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Implementation –
In Field • Division Roadside Environmental
Engineers*
• Perform in-field inspections of SCMs.
• Identify if maintenance is necessary.
• Perform or request maintenance to be
performed. Confirm maintenance has
been performed.
• Update and maintain information on
SCMs in DOT’s SCMS.
• Field Operations Engineers* • Identify new controls and enter them into
SCMS, notify DREEs and HSP staff.
• Provide assistance as needed.
• Other REU staff (same contact
information as I&M Manager)
*For addresses and contact numbers
see each division on DOT employee
directory
• Assist in reporting on the status of the
I&M Program as requested.
Special Training: Engineers with
understanding of stormwater quality and
BMP construction, inspection, and
maintenance. Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Division Engineers* (for roadway,
ferry and rail) and their staff
*For addresses and contact numbers
see each division on DOT employee
directory
Perform maintenance on BMPs as requested.
Turnpike Director of Construction
1578 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
919-510-4372
• Coordinate with other DOT staff and
contractors implement the I&M Program.
• Implement contract mechanisms to
require appropriate training and reporting
by contractors.
Contractors for the Hot Lanes • Perform inspection and maintenance of
controls on Hot Lanes (I-77 Mobility
Partners)
• Coordinate with DOT staff to implement
the I&M Program (as needed)
• Report status of I&M activities to DOT.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
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Table 5. Roles and Responsibilities for I&M Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Implementation –
In field (cont.)
Contractors (for non-Hot Lanes) • Coordinate with DOT staff to implement
the I&M Program
• Report status of I&M activities to DOT.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Implementation –
SCMS
NCDIT Staff
(contact through the I&M Program
Manager)
• As needed, coordinate the creation,
maintenance, and updates to the web-
based SCM tracking system (SCMS).
• Provide assistance as needed to download
data.
Consultants • Assist in the creation, maintenance, and
updates to the web-based BMP tracking
system (SCMS).
• Assist in reporting on the status of the
I&M Program as requested.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
2.6 Post-Construction Runoff Controls (Part II.B.5)
DOT continues to implement post-construction runoff controls for discharges to sensitive waters.
DOT and DEQ have initiated the development of a Post-Construction Stormwater Program
(PCSP) to implement the SCM Toolbox and identify watershed quality strategies.
Table 6. Roles and Responsibilities for the Post-Construction Stormwater Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for
Hydraulic Unit staff to implement program.
• Participate in program development.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies on
development and implementation of PCSP.
Daily
Management
PCSP Manager
Transportation Engineer III
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Lead the PCSP development and
implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to collaborate in
development of the PCSP and provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate with consultants on information
collection and development of the PCSP.
• Report PCSP status to HSP Management.
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Table 6. Roles and Responsibilities for the Post-Construction Stormwater Program
(continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
(cont.)
PCSP Manager
Transportation Engineer III (cont.) • Coordinate General Services requirements
on vertical construction.
• Coordinate with DEQ on annual PCSP
review.
• Maintain Stormwater Management Plan
(SMP) consistency and provided guidance.
• Coordinate Training of PCSP and SCM
Toolbox.
Special Training: Education and knowledge of
water quality regulations and DOT activities.
Implementation
– PCSP
development
Hydraulics Unit Design Engineers
(same address and contact
information as PCSP Manager)
Participate in identifying design requirements
appropriate to watersheds.
Consultants • Assist in the collection of information across
DOT regarding activities performed to
avoid, reduce, or mitigate effects on
stormwater quality.
• Assist in the development of the PCSP
documentation.
Implementation
– In field
Hydraulics Unit Design Engineers
(same address and contact
information as PCSP Manager)
Turnpike Director of Construction
1578 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
919-510-4372
Division Engineers* (for roadway, ferry
and rail)
*For addresses and contact numbers see
each division on DOT employee
directory
• Implement guidance from the BMP Toolbox
in the design of post-construction
stormwater controls (SCs) on DOT’s
drainage system.
• Identify projects draining to sensitive
streams and implement SCs appropriately.
• Oversee design work performed by
contractors and consultants to implement the
SCM Toolbox.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Contractors • Coordinate with DOT staff to implement the
appropriate SCs on sensitive streams.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Training –
Internal
Education Manager (see Education
Program)
• Train DOT staff and consultants on PCSP
and SCM Toolbox.
Consultants • Train DOT staff and consultants on PCSP
and SCM Toolbox.
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2.7 Vegetation Management Program (Part II.B.6)
The Vegetation Management Program is a mature program which implements appropriate pest
control methods approved by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (NCDA&SC) and North Carolina State University, including application of pesticides
and herbicides, and fertilizers. Staff involved in the application of these materials are trained or
under the supervision of trained staff.
Table 7. Roles and Responsibilities for Vegetation Management Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
State Roadside Erosion Control &
Roadside Management Engineer
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for REU
staff to implement Vegetation Management
Program.
Daily
Management
Vegetation Management Manager
Roadside Management Engineering
Supervisor
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2939
• Lead the Vegetation Management Program
development and implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate with NCDA&CS and NCSU to
identify necessary training and update the list
of approved pest control materials for use in
the right of way.
• Maintain the list of approved pest control
materials and associated safety data sheets
and other safety information.
• Request and support research to investigate
optimum pest control and fertilizer
techniques.
• Track training requirements for staff
performing vegetation management. Provide
training as needed.
• Coordinate the tracking of locations where
pest control and fertilizer has been applied,
as applicable.
• Coordinate or delegate annual inspection of
pesticide storage facilities.
• Coordinate with Rail Division management
and staff, providing guidance on pesticide
application.
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Table 7. Roles and Responsibilities for the Vegetation Management Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
(cont.)
• Act as point of contact for internal staff.
• Report Vegetation Management Program
status to HSP Management.
Special Training: Engineer with experience in
pest management and fertilizer application,
and an understanding of stormwater quality
Attend training courses performed by NCSU,
NCDA&CS, etc.
Implementation
– In field • Division Roadside Environmental
Engineers*
• Other REU staff (same contact
information as Vegetation
Management Manager)
• Operations Managers – Ferry
Division*
*For addresses and contact numbers see
each division on DOT employee
directory
• Coordinate with other DOT staff to identify
locations were pest control or fertilizer is
needed.
• Identify appropriate pest control materials or
fertilizers, and their application rates.
• Apply or supervise the application of pest
control materials or fertilizer.
• Perform annual inspection of pesticide
inventories.
• Assist in reporting on the status of the
Vegetation Management Program as
requested.
Special Training: Staff with experience in pest
management and fertilizer application, and an
understanding of stormwater quality Attend
training courses performed by DOT, NCSU,
NCDA&CS, etc.
Turnpike Director of Construction
1578 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
919-510-4372
• Coordinate with other DOT staff and
contractors to identify appropriate locations
needing pest control materials or fertilizer.
• Implement contract mechanisms to require
appropriate training and licensing by
contractors.
Contractors (primarily including
Turnpike roadways and Rail facilities)
• Coordinate with DOT staff to identify
appropriate locations needing pest control
materials or fertilizer.
• Apply or supervise the application of pest
control materials or fertilizer, as requested.
Special Training: Staff with experience in pest
management and fertilizer application, and an
understanding of stormwater quality Attend
training courses performed by DOT, NCSU,
NCDA&CS, etc.
Training –
Internal
Education Manager (See Education
Program)
Provide and coordinate training as needed.
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2.8 Construction Program (Part II.C)
DOT’s Construction Program is in a sustainable process with continual improvements in its
delivery. DOT maintains its delegation under the Division of Land Resources Erosion and
Sediment Control Program and implements requirements of DEQ’s Construction General Permit
(NCG01) into the program.
Table 8. Roles and Responsibilities for Construction Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight and
Daily
Management
State Roadside Erosion Control &
Roadside Management Engineer
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for REU
staff to implement the Construction Program.
• Lead the Construction Program development
and implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate training of staff and perform
training as necessary.
• Perform regular inspections of DOT
construction sites.
• Review and comment on Construction
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and
Borrow Pit/Waste Pile Reclamation Plans.
• Communicate as necessary with regulatory
agencies.
• Coordinate regular meetings and assessments
of DOT’s Construction Program with the
regulatory agencies.
• Request and support research to investigate
optimum erosion and sediment control
techniques.
• Act as point of contact for internal staff and
the public.
• Coordinate with contractors in the
implementation and reporting of the
Construction Program.
• Report Construction Program status to HSP
Management.
Special Training: Engineer with experience in
construction and erosion and sediment control
techniques. Certification as a Certified
Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
(CPESC) and Certified Professional in
Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ). Attend training
courses performed by NCSU, DEQ, etc.
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Table 8. Roles and Responsibilities for Construction Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Implementation
– In field
• Roadside Environmental Field
Operations Engineers*
• Division Engineers and their staff*
• Operations and Facilities Branch –
Rail Division*
Operations Managers – Ferry Division*
• Perform regular inspections of DOT
construction sites.
• Review and comment on Construction
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and
Borrow Pit/Waste Pile Reclamation Plans.
Develop plans where necessary.
• Communicate as necessary with regulatory
agencies.
Implementation
– In field
(cont.)
* For addresses and contact numbers see
Roadside Environmental Unit and each
division on DOT employee directory
• Coordinate with contractors in the
implementation and reporting of the
Construction Program.
• Act as point of contact for internal staff.
• Coordinate training of staff and perform
training as necessary. Take training as
necessary.
• Implement stormwater controls.
• Monitor rainfall events.
• Perform inspections of construction sites
after rain events and correct and/maintain
controls as needed.
• Perform record keeping as required by plans.
Special Training: Engineers with experience in
construction and erosion and sediment control
techniques. Attend training courses performed
by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc. Optional
certification as a Certified Professional in
Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and
Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality
(CPSWQ).
Turnpike Director of Construction
1578 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
919-510-4372
• Coordinate with other DOT staff and
contractors to implement training and
reporting.
• Implement contract mechanisms to require
appropriate training and reporting by
contractors.
Contractors • Coordinate with DOT staff to Construction
Program.
• Develop and maintain Construction
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and
Borrow Pit/Waste Pile Reclamation Plans.
• Implement stormwater controls.
• Monitor rainfall events.
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Table 8. Roles and Responsibilities for Construction Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Implementation
– In field
(cont.)
Contractors (cont.) • Perform inspections of construction sites
after rain events and correct and/maintain
controls as needed.
• Perform record keeping as required by plans.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Training –
Internal
Internal Education Manager Develop and implement regular training for
construction staff.
Support from
other
Organizations
North Carolina State Climatic Office Develop, maintain, and support use of the Multi-
sensor Precipitation Estimator website.
2.9 Industrial Activities Program (Part II.D)
DOT’s Industrial Activities Program is a sustainable process which includes regularly reviewing
and updating Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for existing facilities and
developing Plans for new facilities. Additionally, training, inspections, and monitoring required
under the Plans are ongoing.
Table 9. Roles and Responsibilities for Industrial Activities Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
Industrial Activities Program Manager
Environmental Operations
Engineer III
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for REU
staff to implement Industrial Activities
Program.
• Lead the Industrial Activities Program
development and implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate with consultants and staff to
review and update Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans for existing sites. Direct the
development of new Plans as needed for new
sites.
• Coordinate the development,
implementation, and maintenance of a web-
based SWPPP tracking database.
• Coordinate training of staff and perform
training as necessary for use of the database.
• Coordinate training of staff and perform
training as necessary on performing
inspections and training under the SWPPP.
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Table 9. Role and Responsibilities for Industrial Activities Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
(cont.)
• Act as point of contact for internal staff.
• Oversee the development of a BMP Manual
for Industrial Activities.
• Report Industrial Activities Program status to
HSP Management.
Special Training: Engineer with understanding
of stormwater quality and facilities
management. Attend training courses
performed by NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Implementation
– In field
• Division Engineers*
• Division Roadside Environmental
Engineers*
• Operations and Facilities Branch –
Rail Division*
• Operations Managers – Ferry
Division*
• Other staff as identified in a site’s
SWPPP.
*For addresses and contact numbers see
each division on DOT employee
directory
• Review, update, and maintain SWPPPs.
• Perform inspections and monitoring as
required by the SWPPPs.
• Provide training to facility staff for general
environmental awareness, good
housekeeping, and tasks to implement the
SWPPP.
• Identify and initiate improvements to BMPs
if determined necessary through inspections.
Confirm improvements are made.
• Update and maintain information on
SWPPPs and BMPs in DOT’s SWPPP/SPCC
website.
• Assist in reporting on the status of the
Industrial Activities Program as requested.
Special Training: Engineers with
understanding of stormwater quality and
facility maintenance. Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Consultants • Coordinate with DOT staff to develop,
update, and maintain SWPPPs.
• Draft a BMP Manual for Industrial
Activities.
• Assist in reporting on the status of the
Industrial Activities Program as requested.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
Training –
Internal
Education Manager Develop and implement regular training for
Industrial Activities staff.
Consultants Assist in providing training as requested.
Special Training: Attend training courses
performed by DOT, NCSU, DEQ, etc.
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2.10 Education and Involvement (Part II.E)
DOT’s Education Program is an ongoing effort to regularly provide educational opportunities to
DOT staff and the motoring public. Where possible, training opportunities for the public are
developed and implemented with partnering organizations.
Table 10. Roles and Responsibilities for Education Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
Education Manager
Environmental Operations
Engineer III
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for REU
staff to implement the Education Program.
• Lead the Education Program development
and implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate with managers of other programs
under the HSP to develop and provide
training as needed.
• Maintain a public education website
regarding DOT’s NPDES permit and
activities under the permit.
• Act as point of contact for internal staff and
the public.
• Coordinate with other organizations to
develop and implement environmental
awareness in the motoring public.
• Report Internal Education Program status to
HSP Management.
Special Training: Understanding of adult
education practices.
Implementation
– In field
Managers for other HSP programs.
See contact information above.
• Identify training needs for staff and
contractors.
• Assist in the development of training
materials, including presentations, posters,
manuals, etc.
Office of Litter Management
Litter Management Section Supervisor
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Coordinate training for the public, including
maintaining a public education website for
general environmental awareness, Adopt-A-
Highway, and littering.
• Coordinate with other organizations for
public education, especially for Adopt-A-
Highway, littering, and children.
Other DOT staff responsible for
stormwater controls at individual
faculties
Perform training for staff as appropriate.
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Table 10. Roles and Responsibilities for Education Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Support from
other
Organizations
• DEQ
• Other public organizations
Collaborate on development and distribution of
educational materials.
NCSU Collaborate on development and implementation
of training for construction activities.
2.11 Research Program (Part II.F)
DOT’s Research Program is a sustainable process based upon the frequent identification of
research needs and implementation of projects in conjunction with independent researchers.
Table 11. Roles and Responsibilities for the Research Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for
Hydraulic Unit staff to implement program.
Daily
Management
(in regards to
HSP, co-
managers)
Environmental Operations
Engineer III
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
Engineer III
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Co-lead the Research Program development
and implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Coordinate the identification of research
needs under the HSP.
• Identify appropriate research team to
perform research and initiate the
development of a contract with the research
team.
• Facilitate development of the Research Plan.
• Coordinate with consultants to track and
review reports from researchers.
• Review Research Plan annually; implement
research goals identified therein.
• Report Research Program status to HSP
Management.
Daily
Management –
Department’s
Research and
Development
Program
Research and Development Manager
1020 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6660
• Administrative oversight of transportation-
related research
• Solicits, selects and monitors all State
Planning and Research-funded research
projects
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Table 11. Roles and Responsibilities for the Research Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Implementation
– Identification
of Research
Needs
• Managers of other HSP Programs
See DOT Staff directory
• Through the development and
implementation of their respective programs,
identify questions which warrant research
and investigation.
• Coordinate with Research Program Manager
to identify appropriate research team and
implement contracts.
• Track and review reports from the
researchers.
• Verify research addresses the original
research need.
• Implement results of the research as
necessary.
• Coordinate with Research Program Manager
to monitor status of research projects.
• Track and review reports from researchers.
• Verify research projects and reports address
original research question from the HSP.
• Where applicable, apply results of research
to HSP program and deliverables.
• Draft and update Research Plan as needed.
2.12 Reporting and Record Keeping (Part III.A)
Ongoing program assessment is performed and reported annually to DEQ through the
Department’s Annual Report. Additionally, other reporting is performed as needed and required
by the permit.
Table 12. Roles and Responsibilities for the Reporting and Record Keeping
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, 27610
919-707-6700
Environmental Operations Engineer III
Roadside Environmental Unit
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2920
• Develop Annual Report.
• Coordinate report submittals.
• Coordinate 24-hour reporting.
• Coordinate reporting of planned changes.
• Coordinate changes to implementation
schedule.
Signatory
Authority
Secretary of Transportation
1 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
919-707-2800
• Review Annual Report
• Sign Annual Report in accordance with
permit requirements
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Table 12. Roles and Responsibilities for the Reporting and Record Keeping (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
HSP Staff • Collect and report information needed to
develop reporting and record keeping
requirements.
• Assist as needed in the development of
reports.
Consultants • Collect and report information needed to
develop reporting and record keeping
requirements.
• Assist as needed in the development of
reports.
2.13 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program (Part III.C)
DOT’s TMDL Program is an ongoing process of interaction and involvement in the development
of TMDLs for watersheds statewide in which DOT may be named a significant contributor. The
program includes the development of tools and services to appropriately quantify the potential
pollutant load from DOT’s facilities.
Table 13. Roles and Responsibilities for the TMDL Program
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Primary
Oversight
Stormwater NPDES Permit Program
Engineering Supervisor
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Coordinate with other unit heads to provide
support.
• Authorize manpower and funding for
Hydraulic Unit staff to implement program.
Daily
Management
TMDL Manager
Engineer III
Hydraulics Unit
1000 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-707-6700
• Lead the TMDL Program development and
implementation.
• Assess needs and effectiveness of the
program on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with other units to provide
support.
• Provide daily management.
• Manage TMDL compliance.
• Coordinate with DEQ and third parties to
assess DOT’s potential pollutant load and to
develop TMDLs.
• Review and comment on TMDLs.
• Coordinate with DEQ and third parties to
perform field inventory data collection
projects as needed.
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Table 13. Roles and Responsibilities for the TMDL Program (continued)
Role Position and Contact Information Responsibilities and Duties
Daily
Management
(cont.)
• Manage consultants in the development of
tools to assess DOT’s potential pollutant
load and pollutant loads from other sources
which may affect DOT’s system.
• Report Inventory Program status to HSP
Management.
Special Training: Education and knowledge of
water quality, water chemistry, regulatory
development, and TMDL development.
Implementation
– Tool
Development
NCDIT Manager
Information Technology – Client
Services
Consultants
As needed, provide GIS data on DOT facilities
and rights of way.
• Develop science-based tools to assess
DOT’s potential pollutant load and pollutant
loads from other sources.
• Perform assessments of DOT’s potential
pollutant load and review assessments
performed by others.
Special Training: Education and knowledge of
water quality, water chemistry, regulatory
development, and TMDL development.
Implementation
– Data
Collection
Consultants • Coordinate with TMDL Manager and other
DOT units to collect GIS data.
• Integrate data into the Enterprise GIS.
Performance –
TMDL
Compliance
Hydraulic Engineer
(same address and contact information
as TMDL Manager)
Provide technical guidance to Divisions and
consultants for TMDLs.
Division Engineers*
*For addresses and contact numbers, see
each division on DOT employee
directory.
Coordinate and perform TMDL Monitoring and
Assessment requirements.
Consultants Provide support for compliance as needed.