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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) Stormwater Management Program Assessment 512 N.Salisbury Street , Raleigh NC 27604 Contained In this Report - Permit Number: NCS000407 City of Mount Holly Permit Number: NCS000407 Report Number: NCS000407_2020 County: Gaston Region: Mooresville 2020 Background Information Sw100010 APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION Sw100020 Name of Public Entity Seeking Permit Coverage City of Mount Holly sw100060 Jurisdictional Area (square miles) 11 Sw100070 Population Permanent 16,300 sw100080 Population Seasonal (if available) n/a sw100110 RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION SW100120 Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles) 11 SW100130 River Basin(s) NEEL— Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities SW100160 Residential 64 SW100170 Commercial 14 MMMMMEEM SW100180 Industrial 13 Open Space 9 SW100210 Do you have an inventory of storm water inlets, pipes, ditches, and open channels? Yes Do you know how many outfalls your city discharges to and where they are located? Yes sw100260 EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS Page Number: 3 SW100270 "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 to protect. 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 th 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 list( below under Information Sources will help you locate the information you need. " SW100280 River Basin SW100283 Program 1 SW100290 Receiving Stream Name Dutchmans Creek SW100300 Stream Segment 11-119-(.05) SW100310 Water Quality Classification WS-IV SW100320 Use Support Rating SW100325 TMDL Yes SW100331 Program 2 SW100332 Receiving Stream Name Catawba River (Mtn Island Lake SW100333 Stream Segment 11- 114 SW100334 Water Quality Classification WS-IV-;B;CA SW100335 Use Support Rating SW100336 TMDL Yes SW100337 Program 3 SW100338 Receiving Stream Name Catawba River(from MIL Dam to 185 (Lake Wylie) SW100339 Stream Segment 11- 117 SW10033A Water Quality Classification WS-IV:CA Page Number: 4 SW10033B Use Support Rating SW10033C TMDL Yes SW 10033D P rog ra sma I SW100400 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. Receiving Stream Name 1ML-- n/a SW10033F Stream Segment n/a Water Quality Classification n/a SW10033H Use Support Rating SW100331 TMDL Yes SW100340 Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy Yes SW100350 Local Water Supply Watershed Program Yes SW100360 Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program Yes Comments: Cooperative agreement with Gaston County which provides review approval and enforcement services. SW100370 CAMA Land Use Plan No SW100440 River basin you are in: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/whichbasin.htm SW100450 Stream Index Numbers: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI SW100460 Water Quality Classifications: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsWB.htmI Sw1oo4�o ia Basinwide Water Quality Plans: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/index.html SW100480 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) Page Number: 5 SW100500 Do you co -permit with a permitted Phase I entity? No If so, provide the name of that entity: n/a MEL SW100550 Other Entity n/a Have legal agreements been finalized between the co-permittees? No SW100570 RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATION: SW100580 Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of your permit obligations? Yes SW100590 If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing SW100600 Name of Entity Gaston County Natural Resources Dept SW100610 Element they will implement Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control SW100620 Contact Person Jonathan Boerger SW100630 Contact Address 1301 Cherryville Hwy Dallas NC 28034 SW100640 Contact Telephone Number SW100650 Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? Yes SW100660 PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS SW100700 State or NPDES Stormwater Permit Number (s) issued to the permittee NCS000407 SW100920 MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION SW100930 Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. SW100940 Name David E Johnson in S W 100950 Title PE, City Engineer Page Number: 6 SW100960 Street Address 218 Adrian SW100970 PO Box P.O. Box 406 SW 100980 City Mount Holly SW 100990 State North Carolina SW101000 Zip 28120 SW101010 Telephone 704-951-0074 ext 1002 SW101020 Fax n/a SW101030 E-Mail david.johnson .mtholly.us SW101040 "Permittee's Website" www.mtholly.us SW101050 BMPs SW101060 Do you plan to add any new BMPs? No SW101070 Do you plan to amend any existing BMPs? No SW101080 If yes, please provide a BMP description, measurable goal, and implementation schedule for each new or amended BMP. If further space is needed, attach additional sheets. Page Number: 7 Information specifically regarding the permit SW101460 Permitting Information SW101490 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 Page Number: 8 Co -Permitting Information SW101570 Contract Operations SW101630 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 Page Number: 9 Public Education and Outreach SW101690 Public Education and Outreach SW101700 Does the Stormwater Management Program summarize what best management practices will be use( the frequency of the BMP, the measurable goals for each BMP, the implementation schedule, and the responsible person or position for implementation? Yes SW101710 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences likely to have significant ston water impacts (including commercial, industrial and institutional entities) and why those target audiences were selected? Yes Does the Stormwater Management Program identify what target pollutant sources the permittee's publi I& education program is designed to address and why those sources are an issue? Yes AmmA SW101730 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee'Is 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 involy( in the storm water program? Yes SW101750 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: SW101770 Household Hazardous Waste Yes SW101780 Pet Waste Yes SW101790 Septic Systems Not Applicable SW101800 Lawn and Gardening Yes SWIO1810 Vehicle Washing Yes SW101820 Erosion Yes SW101830 Stream Buffers Yes SW101840 Flooding Yes Page Number: 10 SW101850 Litter Yes SW101860 List any additional topics not identified above. n/a SW101870 Does the permitteenulls outreach program include: SW101880 Distributing printed educational material to general public through utility mail outs? Yes Comments: Newsletter inserted with utility water bill SW101890 Distributing printed educational material to general public through special events (i.e., Information boot at festivals and fairs)? No Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: budget restrictions due to COVID-19. Up coming year we are hopeful for an adequate budget. Comments: Due to COVID-19 Budget restrictions are in place. SW101900 Distributing printed educational material to business / industry? Yes Comments: WTP distribution of FOG flyers SW101910 Presentations to local community groups? No Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: Due to COVID-19 Budget Restrictions are in place. Next Year should be back to normal Comments: Due to COVID-19 Budget Restrictions are in place SW101920 Stormwater programs/presentations for elementary or middle schools? No Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: Budget restrictions due to COVID-19. Plan is to have budget back to normal next year Comments: Due to COVID-19 Budget restrictions are in place SW101930 Local TV or radio spots? Yes Comments: RSPC SW101940 Print Media - Ads / Articles / Newsletters? Yes Comments: utility bill insert, RSPC SW 101950 Posters? Yes SW101960 Storm drain stenciling Yes Page Number: 11 SW101970 SW101980 M SW102000 Other environmental education programs (i.e., Designate a "Keep SW Clean" month)? Yes Workshops Yes Comments: RSPC Stream basin signage Yes 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 progran staff? Yes SW102020 Does the permittee maintain an internet web site for newsletter articles on stormwater, information on water quality, stormwater projects and activities, and ways to contact stormwater management prograr staff? Yes SW102060 Classroom Outreach SW102070 The number of educational materials distributed to schools. 0 Comments: Budget Restrictions due to COVID-19 SW102080 The number of schools that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 0 SW102090 The number of students that participate in municipal -sponsored storm water workshops or activities. 0 SW102100 The number of workshops held for teachers. 0 sW10� The number of certificates or other rewards given out to schools, classes, or students participating in storm water education. 0 SW102120 The number of students receiving storm water education as a regular part of the school curriculum. 0 SW102130 Displays, Signs, Presentations, Welcome Packets, and Pamphlets SW102150 The number of stormwater related displays at special events or meetings. 0 SW102160 The number of people at events who saw the display or took a pamphlet/booklet. 0 Comments: Budget Restrictions Due to COVID-19 Page Number: 12 Sw102170 Number of new homeowner welcome packets containing storm -water -related information. 1 Comments: est. 5 new homeowner welcome packets per week given out Sw102180 The number of signs and billboards with stormwater related messages. 0 Sw102190 The number of stormwater related presentations at special events or meetings. 0 Sw102200 Commercial Outreach Sw102210 The number of educational materials that were distributed to business owners and operators. 12 Comments: Monthly Newsletter Sw102220 The number of businesses trained under the stormwater program. 0 Sw102310 Pet Waste Management Sw102320 The number of "clean up after your pet" signs posted in parks and neighborhoods. 5 Sw102330 The number of dog -walking designated areas in parks. 1 Sw102340 The number of posters/brochures put up in pet supply stores. n/a Sw102350 The number of educational materials given out to pet owners. 0 Comments: budget restrictions due to COVID-19 SW102360 Promotional Giveaways Sw102370 The number of items given out. 0 Comments: Budget restrictions due to COVID-19 Everything was cancelled Sw102380 The number of events attended (to give out items). 0 Sw102390 The number of partnerships for promotions (radio, TV, Businesses). 1 Comments: Regional Stormwater partnership of the Carolinas RSPC Sw102400 Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Page Number: 13 sw102410 The number of household hazardous waste curbside pickup days. 0 Comments: The city does not participate however Gaston County offers drop off at specified locations semi annually sw102420 The number of educational materials distributed to homeowners. 1 Comments: 1 flyer given to new residents, newsletter post SW102430 The number of partnerships established with businesses. 0 sw102440 Outreach Programs to Minority and Disadvantaged Sw1o2450 The number of brochures/posters created in non-English languages. 0 Sw102460 The number of educational materials distributed in non-English languages. 0 sw102470 The number of partnerships established with minority organizations. 0 sw102480 The number of educational materials distributed to low-income neighborhoods. 1 Comments: newsletter to all residents sw102490 Attendance at workshops or public meetings held in low-income or minority neighborhoods. 0 sw102540 Using the Media sw102550 The number of public service announcements made on radio and TV. 1059 Comments: RSPC, TV 975. Radio 84 sw102560 The number of stormwater related press releases/advertising. 10 Comments: RSPC facebook post sw102570 The number of stormwater related articles published. 6 Comments: Newsletter, facebook sw1o2580 Water Conservation for Home Owners Sw102590 The number of partnerships established with local water utilities. 1 sw102600 The number of water conservation or stormwater related utility inserts that are distributed with utility bill 1 Page Number: 14 sw102610 A survey of homeowners about their water conservation behavior before and after the message is delivered. n/a Page Number: 15 Public Involvement and Participation Sw102620 Public Involvement and Participation Sw102630 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 Sw102640 Does the Stormwater Management Program identify the target audiences of the permitteenulls public involvement program, including a description of the types of ethnic and 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. sw102660 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 c public involvement activities included in the permittee's program that the permittee plans to use to educate local community groups? Yes sw102670 Has the permittee provided for the means to involve the public in the development and implementation the permittee's storm water management program through: sw102680 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings? Yes sw102690 A Stormwater Steering Committee (or similar advisory group)? Yes Sw102700 Stream clean-up events? Yes Comments: Boyscouts sw102710 Adopt -a -stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail program? Yes Comments: Community Foundation, FROGS sw102720 Reforestation programs or wetland planting programs? No Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: Budget restrictions due to COVID-19. upcoming year we are hopeful for an adequate budget sw1 02730 A stormwater hotline? Yes Sw102740 Volunteer monitoring programs? No Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: Budget restrictions due to COVID-19. Up coming year we are hopeful for an adequate budget Page Number: 16 sw102750 Storm drain stenciling? Yes sw102760 Encourage neighborhood coordinators to become active in the program? No Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: budget restrictions due to COVID-19 Upcoming year we are hopeful for an adequate WLM budget. SW102770 Regional workshops? Yes sw102780 Telephone/Web/Mall surveys? No IL Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: budget restrictions due to COVID-19 sw102790 Working with citizen volunteers willing to educate others about the program? No Root Cause : Funds for stormwater management related activities are not sufficient Plan of Action: budget restrictions due to COVID-19 Adopt -A -Stream Program sw102840 The number of participants in Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail progrw 0 sw102850 The quantity of trash and debris removed by Adopt -A -Stream, Adopt -a -drain, Adopt -a -highway or Adopt -a -trail volunteers (in tons). 0 SW 102860 Surveys sw102870 The number of citizens solicited to complete surveys. 0 SW102880 The number of completed surveys. 0 Hotlines SW102900 The number of calls received by a hotline(s). 133 The number of problems/incidents remedied as a result of hotline calls. or 120 sw102920 Reforestation Programs The number of volunteer tree planters. WM 0 Page Number: 17 SW102940 The number of trees planted. 0 i 02950 The number of acres planted with trees. ih 0 SW102960 Public Hearings, stakeholder meetings, or other meetings SW102 The number of meetings held. b 0 SW102980 The number of attendees. 0 SW102990 The number of actions taken as a result of stakeholder meetings. 0 SW103000 Storm Drain Stenciling SW103010 The percent of drains stenciled. 5 SW103020 The number of stenciling volunteers. 0 SW103030 The number of drains stenciled. 10 SW103040 Stream Cleanup SW103050 The number of stream cleanups. L 0 SW103060 The number of cleanup participants. 0 The quantity of waste collected as a result of cleanup efforts (in tons). or_ 0 SW103080 The number of stream miles cleaned. 0 sW103093Volunteer Monitoring bL- SW103100 The number of volunteers participating in monitoring programs. 0 SW103110 The frequency of monitoring in the watershed (D-Daily, W-Weekly, B-Bimonthly, M-Monthly, Q-Quarter and A -annually). 0 SW103120 The number of volunteer monitoring stations established in the watershed. 0 Page Number: 18 SW103130 The number of volunteer monitoring training sessions held. 0 SW103140 The number of actions that were taken as a result of the monitoring data -collected by volunteers. 0 a 10315 Wetland Plantings SW103160 The acres of land planted. 0 SW103170 The number of volunteers that participated in planting. 0 SW103180 The number of planting events held. 0 Page Number: 19 Illicit Discharqe Detection and Elimination SW103190 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination SW103200 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 SW103210 Stormwater Map 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 SW103260 Does stormwater mapping include drainage areas? Yes SW103270 Does stormwater mapping include receiving streams? Yes SW103280 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include outfalls? Yes SW103290 Estimated or actual number of outfalls. 6 SW103300 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include sewer pipes? Yes SW103310 Does stormwater infrastructure mapping include structures (e.g., detention ponds and other structural BMPs? Yes SW103320 Estimated or actual number of structural BMPs? 0 SW103330 Percent of outfall mapping complete. 100 SW103340 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 SW103350 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 SW103360 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 an at a minimum, must address the following: Page Number: 20 SW103380 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. 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 SW103430 landscape irrigation; SW103440 water line flushing; SW103450 diverted stream flows; SW103460 uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; SW103470 discharges from potable water sources; SW103480 air conditioning condensate (commercial/residential); SW103490 springs; SW103500 footing drains; SW103510 residential and charity car washing; SW103520 dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; SW103530 rising groundwaters; SW103540 uncontaminated pumped groundwater; SW103550 foundation drains; SW103560 irrigation waters (does not include reclaimed water as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0200); SW103570 water from crawl space pumps; SW103580 lawn watering; SW103590 flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; SW103600 street wash water; SW103610 flows from emergency fire fighting. SW103620 The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional, incidental non -storm water discharge that will not be addressed as illicit discharges. Page Number: 21 SW103630 These non -storm water discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available ti 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 discharg( and a provision prohibiting any individual non -storm water discharge that is determined to be contributi significant amounts of pollutants to the permittee's MS4? Yes Comments: Land Development Guidelines SW103650 In addition to conducting training for selected staff on detecting and reporting illicit discharges," does th 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 SW103700 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish and publicize a reporting mechanism for the public to report illicit discharges? Yes SW103710 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 SW103740 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide for a septic system program in conjunction with th Health Department? Not Applicable SW103750 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide street sweeping, inspecting and cleaning inlets ar outfalls? Yes SW103760 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to coordinate efforts to eliminate illic discharge cross connections between sanitary and storm sewers? Yes Comments: Ongoing INI Program SW103770 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish procedures to maintain the sanitary sewer system? Yes Comments: Field Operations Manager SW103780 Does the Stormwater Management Program establish a Household Waste Recycling Program? Yes Comments: Street & Solid Waste Director SW103850 Identifying Illicit Connections Page Number: 22 SW103860 The number of sites prioritized for inspection. 0 SW103870 The number of illicit connections reported by citizens. 0 SW103880 The number of illicit connections found. 0 SW103890 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW103900 The number of illicit connection referrals. 0 SW103910 Illegal Dumping SW103930 The number of illegal dumps reported by citizens. 0 SW103940 The number of penalties enforced upon the participants of illegal dumps. 0 SW103950 The number of illegal dump or sit -out clean-ups completed. 0 SW103970 Industrial or Business Connections SW103980 The number of dry weather tests/inspections completed. 0 SW103990 The number of high -risk connections prioritized. 0 SW104000 The number of illicit connections reported by employees or businesses. 0 SW104010 The number of illicit connections found. 0 SW104020 The number of illicit connections repaired/replaced. 0 SW104030 Recreational Sewage SW104040 The number of pump -out stations. 0 SW104050 The number of no -discharge areas created. 0 Page Number: 23 SW104060 The number of new signs added to inform users of dumping policies and alternatives. 0 SW104070 The number of enforced cases of recreational dumping. 0 SW104080 The number of citizen complaints made reporting illegal action. 0 A SW104090 Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) SW104110 The number of overflow causes that were identified during inspections. 0 SW104130 Wastewater Connections to the Storm Drain System SW104150 The number of dry weather monitoring activities performed. 0 SW104160 The number of unwarranted connections reported. 0 SW104170 The number of unwarranted connections found. 0 SW104180 The number of unwarranted connections repaired/replaced. 0 Page Number: 24 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104190 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control SW104200 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 SW104220) OFh= Yes SW104210 If the permittee relies on the NCDENR Division of Land Resources (DLR) Erosion and Sediment Contr 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 of more acres of land surface and those activities less than one acre that are part of a larger common pla of development. Does the permittee rely on rely on a locally delegated program to meet the minimum measure for priva development requirements? (If no, go to SW104300) Yes 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? Yes SW 104250 If the permittee relies on a local government to comply with this minimum measure, does the permittee 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? Yes 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? Yes 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 SW104450) Yes 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? 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? Yes EM If permittee needs to develop this mechanism, the permittee's plan should describe the plan and a IL schedule to do so. -AM Amp SW104340 Does the Permittee conduct site plan review(s), including the review of pre -construction site plans, whit incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts? Yes Page Number: 25 The Stormwater Management Program must describe procedures and the rationale for how permittee no identify certain sites for site plan review, if not all plans are reviewed and describe the estimated numbs and percentage of sites that will have pre -construction site plans reviewed. SW104360 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's plan to ensure compliance with ti permittee's erosion and sediment control regulatory mechanism, including the sanctions and enforcement mechanisms permittee will use to ensure compliance? Yes SW104370 The Stormwater Management Program must describe the permittee's procedures for when the permitt( will use certain sanctions. Possible sanctions include non -monetary penalties (such a stop work in orders), fines, bonding requirements, and/or permit denials for non-compliance. SW104380 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for site inspection an enforcement of control measures, including how the permittee will prioritize sites for inspection? Yes SW104430 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? Yes SW104440 Does the Stormwater Management Program require construction site operators to control waste such z discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality? Yes SW104450 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. SW104470 A Staff Training and Certification SW104480 The number of training and certification programs offered to staff. 0 Comments: Gaston County Sediment & Erosion Control administers & enforces all aspects SW104500 SW104510 S W 104520 S W 104530 The number of trained staff ins 0 The number of certified staff inspectors. 0 The number of certified contractors by permittee 0 Inspection and Enforcement The number of plans reviewed greater than one acre. 0 Comments: Gaston Co Sediment & Erosion Control Administers & enforces all aspects Page Number: 26 SW104590 The number of enforcement actions or NOVs taken. Page Number: 27 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104890 Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment SW104900 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 SW104910 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 SW104920 The permittee's ordinances, and subsequent modifications, will be reviewed and approved by DWQ pri 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. RegulatE 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? Yes SW104940 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 SW105000 Does the Stormwater Management Program explain how the permittee will control the sources of fecal coliform to the maximum extent practicable? Yes SW105010 Do new development and redevelopment codes allow for the following: SW105020 Bioretention basins? Yes SW105030 Alternative pavers? Yes SW105040 Buffer zones? Yes SW105050 Dry ponds? Yes SW105060 Wet ponds? Yes SW105070 Alternatives to curb and gutter? Yes SW105080 Grass swales? Yes Page Number: 28 SW105090 Grassed filter strips? Yes SW105100 Green parking lots? Yes SW105110 In -line storage systems? Yes SW105120 Infiltration basins? Yes SW105130 Infiltration trenches? Yes SW105140 Manufactured products installed in storm water inlets? Yes SW105150 Developments and redevelopments that use narrow streets? Yes SW105160 On -lot treatment? Yes SW105170 Open space design? Yes SW105180 Sand and organic filters? Yes SW105190 Porous pavement? Yes SW105200 Stormwater wetlands? Yes SW105210 Urban forestry? Not Applicable SW105220 Does the Stormwater Management Program, in coordination with the County Health Department, ensu proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems for domestic wastewater? Not Applicable SW105230 Does the Stormwater Management Program provide training for staff and developers/builders? Not Applicable SW105260 BMP Inspection and maintenance SW105270 Are annual inspection reports required of permitted structural BMPs performed by a qualified professional? Not Applicable Page Number: 29 SW105280 The number of BMP inspections and/or maintenance activities. 0 SW105290 The number of problems that were identified and remedied. 0 1053o a New Development and Redevelopment BMP Summary SW105310 The number of development/redevelopment projects regulated for post -construction stormwater contro 0 NOW.— Evaluation of Post -construction Stormwater Management Program Measures SW105560 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's Post -construction Stormwater Management Program eque or exceed the stormwater management and water quality protection provided by the following model practices: SW105570 Does the permittee issue local stormwater management permits to new development or redevelopmen projects as either a low density project or a high density project? Yes SW105580 Do projects permitted as a low density projects meet the following criteria: Yes SW105590 No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24% built -upon area; and, SW105600 Use of vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable? 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; All structural stormwater treatment systems are designed to achieve 85% average annual removal of total suspended solids; and SW105640 Stormwater management measures comply with the General Engineering Design Criteria For All Projects requirements listed in 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c); Are deed restrictions and/or protective covenants required by the locally issued permit and incorporate, by the development to ensure that subsequent development activities maintain the development (or redevelopment) consistent with the approved plans? Yes SW105660 Are all built -upon areas at least 30 feet landward of perennial and intermittent surface waters? Yes Watershed Protection Plans: Has the Permittee developed, adopted, and implemented a comprehensh watershed protection plan to meet part, or all, of the requirements for post -construction stormwater management? IE Yes Page Number: 30 SW105680 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 Bas Nutrient NSW Strategy, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed program. SW105690 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 IL post -construction model practices to satisfy, in whole or in part, the requirements for post -construction stormwater management. i SW105700 Additional Requirements for Trout Waters: Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented ai 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 SW105720 Has the permittee developed, adopted, and implemented an ordinance (or similar regulatory mechanis to ensure that the best management practices for reducing nutrient loading is selected? Not Applicable SW105730 Has the permittee developed and included a nutrient application (fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program in the Post -construction Stormwater Management Program? Not Applicable SW105740 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. Page Number: 31 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations SW105750 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping SW105760 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 SW105770 Does the Stormwater Management Program list the permittee's municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and maintenance program? Yes SW105780 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: SW105800 Transfer Station No SW105810 Fleet Maintenance Yes SW 105820 Airport No SW105830 Animal Shelters No SW105840 Waste Water Treatment Plan Yes SW105850 Water Plants Yes SW105860 Construction Debris Site No SW105870 Transit Authority No SW105880 Public Works Operations Yes SW105890 Prisons No sw105900 Emergency Service Facilities Yes Page Number: 32 SW105910 Fire Stations Yes SW105920 Landfills No SW105930 Schools Yes SW 105940 Parks Yes SW105950 Waste Recycling Centers No SW105960 Vehicle Maintenance Operations Yes SW105970 Vehicle Wash Operations Yes SW105980 Pump Stations or Lift Stations Yes SW 105990 Other: 0 SW106000 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 SW106010 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe any existing, available training materials the permittee plans to use? Yes SW106030 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 SW106050 Does the Stormwater Management Program describe the permittee's procedures for the proper dispos of waste removed from the permittee's MS4 and the permittee's municipal operations, including dredc spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris? Yes SW106110 Industrial Activities 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 Page Number: 33 SW106130 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 actionE at the facilities. Not Applicable SW106160 Does the permittee have a Used Oil Recycling Program? Yes SW106170 Does the permittee have a street sweeping program? Yes SW106180 Does the permittee have a program to clean catch basins, storm lines, and ditches? Yes SW106190 Does the permittee review fertilizer and pesticide use programs? Yes SW106200 Does the permittee have spill prevention plans at city facilities? Yes SW106210 City Facilities Inspections SW106220 Does the permittee inspect vehicle washing fueling, storage and maintenance areas? Yes 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 SW106260 Does the permittee inspect swales/ditchs? Yes SW106270 Does the permittee inspect catch basins, inlets, and grates? Yes SW106280 Does the permittee inspect MS4 pipes? Yes SW106290 Does the permittee inspect solid and hazardous waste management facilities and recycling centers? Yes SW106300 Does the permittee inspect animal shelters and pounds? Yes SW106310 Does the permittee inspect parking lots? Yes Page Number: 34 S W 106320 S W 106330 bma SW106410 Does the permittee inspect parks and open spaces? Yes The number of inspections conducted. 1 Comments: every 6 months. Automobile Maintenance The number of employees trained in preventing pollution from automobile maintenance activities. 2 The number of sites rewarded as being a "clean site" under a rewards program. in- 0 SW106430 The number of spills reported. 0 SW1064401V The number of educational materials distributed at garages, auto shops, and other automobile -related businesses. 0 SW106450 Hazardous Materials Storage SW106460 The total number of storage facilities equipped to store hazardous materials. 1 SW106470 The number of regularly inspected storage units. 1 The number of employees trained in hazardous material storage and maintenance. off 4 SW106490 Illegal Dumping The number of "no dumping" signs posted. SW106510 The number of educational materials distributed. 1 Comments: all city residents annually SW106530 The number of dump sites and/or illegal sit -outs cleaned up. M SW106540 The number of sites improved to eliminate as target dumping spots. 0 Page Number: 35 SW106550 The number of enforcement actions pertaining to illegal dumping. 0 SW106560 Landscape and Lawn Care, and Pest Control SW106570 The number of stores/gardens participating in education programs. 1 SW106580 The number of residents trained by the permittee in safe landscaping, lawn care, and pest managemer techniques. 1 — AM SW106590 The number of classes/seminars offered by the permittee in landscaping and lawn care. 0 The number of municipal employees trained in integrated pest management. MM 0 in SW106620 Parking Lot and Street Cleaning SW106630 The number of parking lots. 10 MEMM.- 0 SW106640 The number of scheduled parking lot and/or road cleanings. 52 Comments: Street Dept sweeper truck weekly SW106650 Pet Waste SW106660 The number of dog parks. 1 SW106670 The number of "pooper-scooper" stations installed 5 SW106680 The number of educational materials distributed. 3 SW106690 Road Salt Application and Storage SW106700 The number of storage facilities included in a regular inspection and maintenance program. 1 SW106710 The number of employees trained in road salt application. 0 SW106720 The quantity of salt applied to roadways (in tons). 0 The quantity of alternative products used (in tons). 1 SW106800 Spill Response and Prevention Page Number: 36 SW106810 The number of leak detection devices installed at municipal facilities. 0 SW106820 The number of preventative maintenance procedures performed on tanks, valves, pumps, pipes, and other equipment. 12 Comments: 1 per Month SW106830 The number of personnel trained in spill response. 5 SW106840 The number of regularly inspected high -risk facilities. 3 Comments: Garage, WTP, WWTP SW106850 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 1 Comments: Yearly flyer inserted with pay checks SW106860 Storm Drain System Cleaning SW106870 The number of outfalls cleaned regularly. 6 SW106880 The number of storm drains cleaned regularly. 10 SW106890 The amount of trash, sediment, and other pollutants removed during cleaning (in tons). .25 SW106900 Used Oil Recycling SW106910 The number of gallons of used oil collected from municipal operations. 500 sW106920 The number of recycling facilities that collect oil from municipal operations. 1 SW106930 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 1 SW106940 Vehicle Washing SW106950 The number of educational materials distributed to municipal employees. 1 SW106960 The number of designated municipal vehicle washing areas. 3 Comments: PD, Fire, PW Page Number: 37 Program Accomplishments SW106970 Staff and Capital Improvement Projects SW106980 The number of staffed stormwater management position(s). 1 SW106990 The number of new stormwater management position(s) created or staffed for the reporting year. 0 SW107000 Total annual budget (excluding Capital Improvement Projects) for the NPDES stormwater managemen program for the reporting year. 193,547 The number of Capital Improvement Projects planned. 0 SW107020 The number of Capital Improvement Projects active. 1 Comments: Beaty/Belmont Mt Holly Rd SW107040 Total annual budget for Capital Improvement Projects for the reporting year. 87,768 Page Number: 38 Ordinance. Leaal or Reaulatory Authorit SW107050 Ordinance, Legal or Regulatory Authority SW107060 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Adopted SW107070 Erosion & Sediment Control Adopted SW107080 Post -Development Stormwater Management Adopted SW107090 Stormwater Ordinance Adopted SW107100 Unified Development Ordinance Not Applicable SW107110 Flood Damage Protection Ordinance Adopted SW107120 Other: Not Applicable SW107130 Other: Not Applicable SW107140 Other: Not Applicable Page Number: 39