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Mayor Town Manager
Larry B. Harris Josh M. Harrold
Board of Aldermen
Assistant to Town Manager/Town
Vice -Mayor Ryan Stone
Savannah Parrish
Alderman Doug Hay
Alderman Archie Pertiller
Alderman Pam King
Alderman Tim Raines
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February 3, 2021
FEB 0 9 2021
DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORMWATER PERMITTING
Dear Ms. Annette Powell,
I wanted to let you know that Jessica Trotman, Planning Director for the Town of Black Mountain
is responsible for the MS4 system and overall responsibility for stormwater matters. Trotman is
authorized by Josh Harrold, Town Manager of the Town of Black Mountain to sign and submit
the stormwater management plan related to NPDES Permit NCS000422.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
osh M. Harrold, Town Manager
Draft Stormwater Management Plan
Town of Black Mountain
NCS000422
RECEIVED
January 2021 FEB O 9 2021
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STORMWATER PERMITTING
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Table of Contents
PART 1: INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................1
PART 2: CERTIFICATION.........................................................................................................................2
PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION..................................................................................................................3
3.1
Permitted MS4 Area......................................................................................................................3
3.2 v .
; Existing MS4 Mapping.................................................................................................................3
3.3
Receiving Waters..........................................................................................................................4
3.4
MS4 Interconnection.....................................................................................................................4
3.5
Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs)........................................................................................5
3.6
Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat.............................................................5
3.7
Industrial Facility Discharges........................................................................................................6
3.8
Non-Stormwater Discharges.........................................................................................................7
3.9
Target Pollutants and Sources.......................................................................................................8
PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.....................................9
4.1 Organizational Structure................................................................................................................9
4.2 Program Funding and Budget......................................................................................................11
4.3 Shared Responsibility..................................................................................................................12
4.4 Co-Permittees..............................................................................................................................13
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration..........................................................................13
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.........................................................15
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM...........................................18
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM..............................20
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM...................................................25
PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM........................................27
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ......................32
List of Tables
Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs
Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements
Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which
the Town of Black Mountain will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the
Clean Water Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum
extent practicable.
This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the Town of Black Mountain
will develop, implement, enforce, evaluate and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with
the MS4 Permit number NCS000422, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with
the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the Town of Black Mountain and
located within the corporate limits of the Town of Black Mountain.
In preparing this SWMP, the Town of Black Mountain has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements
to develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community's needs, address local water
quality issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWAP will
be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains
continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the community's needs.
Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along
with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the permit and become
enforceable parts of the permit.
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PART 2: CERTIFICATION
By my signature below I hereby certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of
fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
I am also aware that the contents of this document shall become an enforceable part of the NPDES MS4
Permit, and that both the Division and the Environmental Protection Agency have NPDES MS4 Permit
compliance and enforcement authority.
❑ I am a ranking elected official.
❑ I am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
1p/- am a duly authorized representative for the permitted MS4 and have attached the authorization made
in writing by a principal executive officer or ranking elected official which specifies me as (check
one):
❑ A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
❑ A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
Signature:
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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate litnits of the Town of Black Mountain, including all
regulated activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the
corporate limits of Town of Black Mountain as of the date of this document.
3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping
The current MS4 mapping includes inlets, outfalls and stormwater pipes. Some details are available for
each location within the mapping tool, such as basic assessment of condition, size and photo.
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Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping
Percent of MS4 Area Mapped
unknown
%
No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped
138
total
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*An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges f tom a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly
into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major
outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned
areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres.
3.3 Receiving Waters
The Town of Black Mountain MS4 is located within the French Broad River Basin and discharges
directly into receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below
are compiled from the following NCDEQ sources:
o Waterbody Classification Map
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303 d List
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
Receiving Water Name
Stream
Index / AU
Number
Water
Quality
Classification
303(d) Listed Parameter(s)
of Interest
Unnamed tributaries to
Swannanoa River
6-78
C
Unnamed tributaries to North
Fork
6-78-11-
(13
C
Swannanoa River
6-78
C
Benthos (Nar, AL, FW)
Tomahawk Branch
6-78-9
B
Unnamed tributaries to
Tomahawk Branch
6-7-9
B
Bryar Branch
6-78-10-4
B
Wolfpit Branch
6-78-10-(2)
C
Laurel Branch
6-78-8-(2)
B, Tr
Camp Branch
6-78-7
C
Unnamed tributary to Camp
Branch
6-78-7
C
Lynch Creek
6-78-7-2
Britton Creek
6-78-7-1
C
Flat Creek
6-78-6-(4)
C
Unnamed tributary to Flat Creek
6-78-6-(4)
C
3.4 MS4 Interconnection
The Town of Black Mountain MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4 and directly
discharges to the receiving waters as listed in Table 2 above.
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The Town of Black Mountain MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4.
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
The Town of Black Mountain is not subject to TMDLs. The Town is working in increase best
management practices particularly in areas of operation of town owned facilities as well as community
education and outreach to generally contribute to improving water quality conditions in the watershed.
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat
List of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Common Name Scientific name Federal Record Status
Status
Vertebrate:
Allegheny woodrat
Appalachian Bewick's wren
Bachman's sparrow
Bald eagle
Blotchside logperch
Bog turtle
Carolina northern flying squirrel
Cerulean warbler
Eastern small -footed bat
Gray bat
Hellbender
Longhead darter
Northern long-eared bat
Northern saw -whet owl
(Southern Appalachian
population)
Paddlefish
Pygmy salamander
Rafinesque's big -eared bat
Red crossbill (Southern
Appalachian)
Southern Appalachian black -
capped chickadee
Southern water shrew
Spotfin chub (=turquise shiner)
Neotoma magister
FSC
Current
Thryomanes bewickii altus
FSC
Historic
Aimophila aestivalis
FSC
Historic
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
BGPA
Current
Percina burtoni
FSC
Historic
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
T (S/A)
Current
Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
E
Current
Dendroica cerulea
FSC
Current
Myotis leibii
ARS
Current
Myotis grisescens
E
Current
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
ARS
Current
Percina macrocephala
FSC
Historic
Myotis septentrionalis
T
Current
Aegolius acadicus pop. I
FSC
Current
Polyodon spathula
FSC
Historic
Desmognathus wrighti
FSC
Current
Corynorhinus rafinesquii
FSC
Historic
Loxia curvirostra
FSC
Current
Poecile atricapillus practicus
FSC
Historic
Sorex palustris punctulatus
FSC
Current
Erimonax monachus
T
Historic
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Yellow -bellied sapsucker
(Southern Appalachian
population)
Invertebrate:
Appalachian elktoe
French Broad crayfish
Rusty -patched bumble bee
Southern Tawny Crescent
butterfly
truce -fir moss spider
Tan riffleshell
Vascular Plant:
Blue Ridge Goldenrod
Blue Ridge Ragwort
Bunched arrowhead
Butternut
Cain's reedgrass
Fraser fir
Fraser's loosestrife
French Broad heartleaf
Gray's lily
Granite Dome Goldenrod
Mountain Sweet Pitcherplant
Piratebush
Spreading avens
Virginia spiraea
Nonvascular Plant:
a liverwort
a liverwort
Appalachian Pocket Moss
Lichen:
Rock gnome lichen
Sphyrapicus varius FSC Current
appalachiensis
Alasmidonta raveneliana
Cambarus reburrus
Bombus affinis
Phyciodes batesii maconensis
Microhexura montivaga
Epioblasma florentina walkeri
(=E. walkeri)
Solidago spithamaea
Packera millefolium
Sagittaria fasciculata
Juglans cinerea
Calamagrostis cainii
Abies fraseri
Lysimachia fraseri
Hexastylis rhombiformis
Lilium grayi
Solidago simulans
Sarracenia rubra ssp. Jonesii
Buckleya distichophylla
Geum radiatum
Spiraea virginiana
E
Current
FSC
Current
E
Historic
FSC
Historic
E
E
T
FSC
E
FSC
FSC
FSC
FSC
FSC
FSC
FSC
E
FSC
E
T
Plagiochila sharph ARS
Plagiochila virginica var. FSC
caroliniana
Fissidens appalachiensis ARS
Gymnoderma lineare E
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
Current
Historic and Obscure
Current
Current
Historic
Historic
Current
Current
Historic
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Historic
Current
Current
Historic
Current
The Town of Black Mountain MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which
hold NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Active NPDES Stormwater
Permit List and/or Active Stornwater Permits Map.
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Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number
Facility Name
NCGO80053
In les Markets Facility
NCG030600
Kearfott Corporation - Motion Systems Division
NCG160191
Hammaker East, Ltd.
NCG140166
Southern Concrete Mat -Buncombe
NCG020150
Grove Stone & Sand Company
NCS000422
Black Mountain town - Small MS4
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges
The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the Town of Black
Mountain as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do
not significantly impact water quality. The Town of Black Mountain has evaluated residential and charity
car washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts.
Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this
SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the
Town of Black Mountain.
Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly
into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do
contain detergents have been evaluated by the Town of Black Mountain to determine whether they may
significantly impact water quality.
Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges
"Non-Stormwater Discharge
Water Quality Impacts '-
Water line and fire hydrant flushing
Incidental
Landscape irrigation
Incidental
Diverted stream flows
Incidental
Rising groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration
Incidental
Uncontaminated pumped groundwater
Incidental
Uncontaminated potable water sources
Incidental
Foundation drains
Incidental
Air conditioning condensate
Incidental
Irrigation waters
Incidental
Springs
Incidental
Water from crawls ace pumps
Incidental
Footing drains
Incidental
Lawn watering
Incidental
Residential and charity car washing
Possible
Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands
Incidental
Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
Incidental
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Street wash water Possible
Flows from firefighting activities Incidental
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the Town of Black Mountain is aware of other
significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. These include the following:
• Citizen reports of sedimentation in Lake Tomahawk related to Tomahawk Branch and the
unpaved, gravel walk trail around the lake
• Citizen reports of large volumes of sediment heavy water traversing and/or pooling at multiple
intersections caused by a combination of rain, steep slope, and development conditions
• Citizen and town staff observations of litter at public parks, greenways and in residential districts
of the town.
Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the
likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant, and identifies the associated
SWMP program(s) that address each. In addition, the Town of Black Mountain has evaluated schools,
homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts.
Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources
Target Pollutant(s)
Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s)
SWMP Program Addressing
Target Pollutant s /Audience' s
Litter
Residents, Tourists
Public Involvement
Sediment
Construction
Post Construction Ordinance
Nutrients
Residents, Car Washing
Public Involvement
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PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Organizational Structure
The Stormwater Program is created and managed by the Planning Director with close collaboration of
Public Works and support of the Town Manager. The Planning Director manages administration, policy
outreach and implementation of the plan. The Public Works Director and staff provide information about
current conditions and support implementation. Public Works staff are the boots on the ground,
improving draining systems, managing infrastructure and are the first line of defense (along with
residents) in stopping illicit discharges and connections.
This is the organization chart for Public Works. Those positions noted in red indicate hands on service
deliver and/or management of the stormwater effort noted in the table below.
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Administration
Accounting Senior Cust. Svc.
Clerk Rep.
Water Cast. Svc.
Rep
Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties
SWMP Component
Responsible Position
Staff Name
Department
Stormwater Program
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Administration
Development
SWMP Management
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Development
Public Education &
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Outreach
Development
Public Involvement &
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning Director
Participation
Illicit Discharge
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Detection &
Development
Elimination
Construction Site
Building Official
Dan Cordell
Planning and
Runoff Control
Buncombe County
Development
Sedimentation and
BC Planning Staff
BC Planning
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Erosion Control
Post -Construction
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Stormwater
Development
Management
Pollution
Public Works Director
Jamey Matthews
Public Works
Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities
Public Works Director
Jamey Matthews
Public Works
Operation &
Maintenance Program
Spill Response Program
Fire Chief
Scottie Harris
Fire Department
MS4 Operation &
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Maintenance Program
Development
Municipal SCM
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Operation &
Development
Maintenance Program
Pesticide, Herbicide &
Public Works Director
Jamey Matthews
Public Works
Fertilizer Management
Finance Director
Currently Vacant
Golf Course
Program
Vehicle & Equipment
Public Works Director
Jamey Matthews
Public Works
Cleaning Program
Fire Chief
Scottie Harris
Fire Department
Police Chief
Shawn Freeman
Police Department
Pavement Management
Public Works Director
Jamey Matthews
Public Works
Program
Total Maximum Daily
Planning Director
Jessica Trotman
Planning and
Load (TMDL)
Development
Requirements
4.2 Program Funding and Budget
In accordance with the issued permit, the Town of Black Mountain shall maintain adequate funding and
staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the
NPDES MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed
by the Division annually. The funding for the stormwater program comes exclusively from fund balance,
however, the town is formally exploring establishing a stromwater utility.
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The town also seeks grants for projects to improve stormwater quality and reduce stormwater quantity as
they become available. The town acknowledges the lack of appropriate funding and is committed to
finding ways to increase program funding. These grants are used for typically used for SCM installation
and stream restoration projects. Not all of these projects are directly related to NPDES compliance,
however, do hold benefit to the watershed in general.
Currently the town funds staff positions of which a percentage of their work is related to stormwater. A
conservative estimates of these percentages are:
Public works crews
$56,000
Public Works Director
$15,000
Town Manager
$20,000
Planning Director
$15,000
Building Inspector
$8,000
Total
$114,000
4.3 Shared Responsibility
The Town of Black Mountain will share the responsibility to implement the following minimum control
measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The
Town of Black Mountain remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the
permit obligation, and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the Town of Black Mountain nor
the other entity fully performs the permit obligation. Table 9 below summarizes who will be
implementing the component, what the component program is called, the specific SWMP BMP or permit
requirement that is being met by the shared responsibility, and whether or not a legal agreement to share
responsibility is in place.
Table 9: Shared Responsibilities
SWMP BMP or
Permit Requirement
Implementing Entity & Program Name
Legal
Agreement
Y
Construction Site Runoff
Buncombe County Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Y
Control Program
Fecal Coliform Reduction
I Buncombe County Health Department
I Y
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4.4 Co-Permittees
The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number
NCS000422 for the Town of Black Mountain. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co-
permittee.
Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information
Co-Permittee MS4
Contact Person
Phone & E-Mail
Interlocal
Name
Agreement
('/N)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration
The Town of Black Mountain will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs)
for the administration of the Stormwater Management Program.
Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Permit
21.2 and Part 4: Annual Self -Assessment
Ref.
Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually.
Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent
of the Stormwater Program. The self -assessment reporting eriod is the fiscal year (Jul 1— June 30).
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
U.
Annual Self -Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of
1. Prepare, certify and
1. Annually for Permit
1. Annual Self-
SWMP implementation, suitability of
submit the Annual Self-
Years 1 — 4
Assessment received by
SWMP commitments and any
Assessment to NCDEQ
(FY19/20 — FY22/23)
NCDEQ no later than
proposed changes to the SWMP
prior to August 31 each
August 31 each year.
utilizing the NCDEQ Annual Self-
year.
Assessment Template.
Permit
16: Permit Renewal Application
Ref.
Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the
NPDES MS4 permit. `
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
2#.
Permit Renewal Application
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Audit stormwater program
implementation for compliance with
the permit and approved SWMP, and
utilize the results to prepare and
submit a permit renewal application
package.
1. Participate in an
NPDES MS4 Permit
Compliance Audit, as
scheduled and performed
by EPA or NCDEQ.
1. TBD — Typically
Permit Year 4
1. N/A
2. Self -audit and
2. Permit Year 5
2. Submit Self -Audit to
document any
DEMLR (required
stormwater program
component of permit
components not audited
renewal application
by EPA or NCDEQ
package).
utilizing the DEQ Audit
Template.
3. Certify and submit the
3. Permit Year 5
3. Permit renewal
stormwater permit
application package
renewal application
received by DEQ at least
(NOI, Self -Audit, and
180 days prior to permit
Draft SWMP for the next
expiration.
5-year permit cycle).
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PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Town of Black Mountain will implement a Public Education and Outreach Program to distribute
educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of
storm water discharges on water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water
runoff.
The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by
the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the Town of
Black Mountain is required to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with
illicit discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste.
Select Achievements
• In 2019 the Town held two well -attended workshops in partnership with RiverLink. The first was
a rain garden installation and certification course. The second was designed to teach citizens with
river/stream property how to be resilient and manage their property in a way that is
environmentally sensitive.
• Staff also launched a new highly informative website for citizens and developers to utilize.
• The stormwater hotline has been established and promoted through a variety of outlets, including
a "report -a -polluter" flyer sent out in over 3,000 water bills.
• Stormwater activity books were created and given to third grade classes participating in Town
Hall Day in November.
• Stormwater materials are now included in the development resources provided to
homeowners/contractors/developers when applying for permits.
Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences
Target Pollutants/Sources
Target Audience(s)
Fertilizers
General Public, Construction Professionals
Car Washing
Businesses, Municipal Employees, General Public
Illicit Discharges
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Construction
Professionals
Illegal Dumping
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Construction
Professionals
Improper Disposal of Waste
General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Construction
Professionals
The Town of Black Mountain will manage, implement and report the following public education and
outreach BMPs.
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
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Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
U. Informational Website
Design and promote a website
dedicated to stormwater education
and information.
1. Gathering information 1 1. Year 1
2.Design
3.Publish
4.Promote
5.Review/Improve
4#.
Distribute Educational Materials
Distribute public education materials
to identified target audiences and user
groups including
homeowners/residents, schools, and
businesses.
1. ID groups
2.select materials
3.purchase/create
4. send #1
5. send #2
5#. Maintain Hotline/Helpline
Promote and maintain a stormwater 1. Request
helpline/hotline for the purpose of
community education and outreach as 2.Set up
well as reports of illicit discharges.
3.Test
4.Promote
2. Year 1
3.Year 1
4. Year 1
5.Year 2 - 5, annually
1. Year 1
2. Year 1
3. Year 1
4. Year 1 -5 annually
5. Year 1 -5 annually
1. Year 1
2. Year 1
3. Year 1
4. Year 1 -5 annually
1. List of information
gathered for needed
website
2. One mini -site
designed with # of total
pages available
3. One mini -site
completed
4. # of'visitors
5. # of visitors by year
1. List of groups of ID'd
groups
2. # of materials selected
3. # of materials created
or pu chased
4. # of people reached
5.# of people reached
1. Technical supported
provided
2. Set up is complete
3. Testing use completed
4.# of call recorded
6#. Conduct Educational Activities in the Community
Promote stormwater information, 1. Select Partner 1. Year 1 1. Documentation of
events, and other opportunities for selected partner
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participation through formal and
2.Develop Program
2.Year 1
2. Documentation of
informal methods of outreach with
program development to
the community.
meet community need
3.Promote/Register
3. Year 1
3. # of promotion efforts
and estimate of # of
individuals reached
4.1-lold Workshops
4. Year 1
4. # of attendees
5. Repeat
5. Year 2-5 annually
5. # of attendees
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This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and
Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements.
The Town of Black Mountain will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and
participation BMPs.
Select Accomplishments
• The new stormwater website includes information about local volunteering opportunities related
to stormwater and water quality in general.
• Staff created a complaint for specifically for stormwater issues.
• Staff created a stormwater survey which is posted on the stormwater website and will remain
indefinitely to measures trends overtime.
Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs
Permit
Ref.
3.3.1: Public Input
Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
U.
Provide Opportunities for Community Input for Stormwater Issues
Provide and promote a mechanism
for public involvement that provides(survey)
for input on stormwater issues and
the stormwater program.
1. Choose method
1. Year 1
1. One method decided
2.Create survey
2. Year 1
2. One completed survey
3.Post survey on website
3.Year 2-5 annually
3. # of responses
8#.
Maintain Helpline/Hotline — SEE PAGE 16
Permit
Ref.
3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
BMP
A
B
I C
D
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Description of BMP
Measurable'Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Im lementation
Metric
9#.
Promotion of Volunteer Opportunities in the Community
Promote volunteer opportunities
1. ID opportunities
1. Year 1
1. # of ID'd opportunities
designed to promote citizen
2.Post to website
2.Year 1
2. # of opportunities
participation.
rovided
3. Post updates
3. Year 2-5 annually
3. # of opportunities
provided in each update
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PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
The Town of Black Mountain will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit
discharge detection and elimination BMPs.
Select Accomplishments
• IDDE training and training update schedule established for relevant staff.
• IDDE manual written and provided to staff.
Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs
Permit
3.4.1: MS4 Map
Ref.
Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map; including stormwater
conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater discharges.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s) ;
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
10#.
Maintain and Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
Maintain a written illicit discharge
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. List of requirements
detection and elimination program,
from permit and how to
including provisions for the program
others have met
assessment and evaluation and
successfully met these
integrating program.
requirements
2.Create / Revise
2. Year 1
2. Documentation of
written program
3. Share / Train
3.Year 1-5
3. # of staff trained by
year
4. Track
4. Year 1-5 annually
4. # of reports
#11.
Maintain adequate legal authorities (note previous ordinance we sufficient, we only improved organization and
readopted. Previous ordinance has been in place for many years
Maintain an IDDE ordinance and/or
1. Draft new ordinance
1. Year 1
1. Documentation of a
other regulatory mechanisms that
draft ordinance
2. Hold public hearing
2. Year 1
2. One public hearing
provides legal authority to prohibit
illicit connections and discharges.
held as required
3. Adopt ordinance
3. Year 1
3. Minutes of the
meeting reflecting
adoptions
12#.
Maintain a Storm Sewer System Map of Major Outfalls
Maintain a current map showing
I. Gather GIS data
1.Year 1
1. Data set gathered
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major outfalls and receiving streams.
2. Create map
2. Year 1
2. First map created
3. Update map with ID
3. Year 1
3. # of inlets and outfalls
numbers for inlets and
added
outfalls
4.Add ditch network
4. Year 3
4. # of feet mapped
5. Add more detailed
5. Year 3
5. # of data points added
data such as flow
direction
Permit
34.2: Regulatory Mechanism
Ref.
Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to
prohibit,; detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4,
includin ` enforcement procedures and actions.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable'Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
13#.
Implement a program to detect dry weather flows
Maintain a program for conducting
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. List of requirements
dry weather flow field observations
from permit and how to
in accordance with written
others have met
procedures.
successfully met these
requirements
2.Evaluate resources
2. Year 1
2. Documentation of
written program
3.Draft procedures
3.Year 1
3. Documentation of
procedures
4. Create schedule of dry
4. Year 1
4. Schedule of
weather inspections
inspections
5.Conduct inspections in
5.Year 2-5, quarterly
5. # of inspections
program
conducted
14#.
Investigate sources of Identified Illicit Discharges
Maintain written procedures for
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Learn requirements of
conduction investigations of
the written program, list
identified illicit discharges.
of successful program
elements
2.Evaluate resources
2. Year 1
2. List of resources
available
3.Draft procedures
3. Year 1
3. Draft document
4.Review
4. Year 1
4. Completion
5.Finalize Written
5. Year 1
5. Set of completed
Procedures
procedures
15#
Track and Document Investigations of Illicit Discharges
Tract and document 1) the dates of
1. Track and documented
1. Year 1-5, annually
1. # of
the illicit discharges were observed 2)
reports of illicit
reports/investigations
the results of the investigation 3) any
discharges called in or
follow up investigation and 4)the date
found during inspections
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the investigation was closed
Permit
3.4.3: IDDE Plan
Ref.
Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal
dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4.
The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to:
a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges,
b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections,
c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources,
d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and
e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s) '
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
16.
Provide Employee Training
Implement and document a training
1. Create Materials
1. Yearl
1. Completion
program for applicable town staff,
2. Schedule
2. Year 1
2. Completion
who as part of their normal job
responsibilities may come into
3. Hold Trainings
3. Year 1-5, annually
3. # of employees trained
contact with or otherwise observe an
illicit discharge or connection.
17.
Implement the Completed IDDE Plan
Use the completed IDDE plan:
1. ID high priority areas
1. Year 1
1. IDDE plan with ID'd
Identify high priority areas
around major outfalls
areas included
18.
Provide a Public Reporting Mechanism
Promote, publicize and facilitate a
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Determination of
reporting mechanism for the public
types of reporting
and staff to report illicit discharges
mechanism meet the
and establish and implement a citizen
demands of the permit
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request response procedures.
2. Resources
2. Year 1
2. Determine available
resources to provide
information to different
audiences
3. Create
3. Year 1-5 annually
3. # of materials created /
Materials/Update
updated each year
materials
4. Distribute
4. Year 1-5 annually
4. # of people reached
19.
Enforcement of the IDDE ordinances
Implement a mechanism to track the
1. Update Ordinance
1. Year 1
1. One completed
issuance of notices of violation and
ordinances
enforcement actions. This
2. Review
2. Year 1
2. One completed review
mechanism shall include the ability to
by attorney
3.Adopt
3. Year 1
3. Minutes reflecting
identify chronic violators or initiation
of actions to reduce non-compliance.
adoption by Board of
Alderman
4. Enforcement Action
4. Year 2-5 daily
4. # of actions per year
Permit
34.6: IDDE Reporting
Ref.
Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be
publicized to facilitatereporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained
personnel.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
20.
Promote the Reporting Methods for Illicit Discharges
Promote, publicize and facilitate a
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Completion
reporting mechanism for the public
and staff to report illicit discharges
2.Create materials
2. Year 1
2. Completion
and establish and implement a citizen
3.Share
3. Year 1
3. # of people reached
request response procedures.
Examples: complaint forms, hotline,
4.Repeat
4. Year 2-5 annually
4. # of people reached
water bill info flyers, etc.
21.
Provide Public Education
Inform public employees, businesses
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Determine what types
and general public of hazards
of public education meet
associational with illegal discharges
the requirements of the
and improper disposal of waste.
Permit
2. Resources
2. Year 1
2. Determination of
resources available to
meet the requirements
3. Select method of
3. Year 1
3. # of educational
education for the
materials created
community
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4. Provide to the
community
4. Year 1-5
4. # of materials
provided
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PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the Town of Black Mountain relies upon the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 and the NCGO10000 permit for construction
activities as qualifying alternative programs to meet the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for all
construction site runoff control measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction
activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre and any construction activity
that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more.
Select Accomplishments
• The Town recently updated the post -construction ordinance. The area disturbed to require this
particular permit is now 5,000 square feet and the storm size is now a 10-year storm.
• All permits are screened for the stormwater requirement, by the zoning administrator.
• The Building Inspector supports the stormwater plan process by fielding questions and providing
the application package to the Town's consulting engineer who determines if the applicant has
met the standards of the ordiance.
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program
Permit '
Legal
Meets Whole
Reference
State or Local Program Name
' Authority
Implementing Entity
or Part of
Requirement
3.5.1 —
Town of Black Mountain
15A NCAC
Town of Black
Whole
3.5.4
Delegated SPCA Program*
Chapter 04
Mountain
The Town of Black Mountain also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit
requirements.
Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
35.6: Public Input
Ref.
Measures to provide and promote a
means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed
erosion and sedimentation problems.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
22.
Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive
1. Train municipal staff
1. Years 1-5 annually
1. Document and report
calls from the public on the protocols
on proper handling of
number of staff trained,
for referral and tracking of
construction site runoff
training date(s) and
construction site runoff control
control complaints.
topics covered.
complaints.
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23.
Stormwater Hotline — SEE PAGE 16
Permit
3.5.5: Waste Management
Ref.
Measures` to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete
truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impact to
water quali .
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
24.
Accumulation of Waste
This is covered by the existing
1. Implement existing
1. Year 1-5 daily
1. # of complaints made
accumulation ordinance. Reports are
accumulation ordinance
and enforcement action
made to code enforcement and
which applies to
taken per year
procedures followed.
construction sites.
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PART 9: POST -CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM
This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address
stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to
one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or
sale, that are located within the Town of Black Mountain and discharge into the MS4. These elements are
designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control
Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community, and ensure adequate long-
term operation and maintenance of SCMs.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the Town of Black Mountain implements the
following State post -construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -
construction site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4
area(s) where they are implemented.
Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post -Construction Site Runoff Control Program
State QAP Name
State Requirements
Local Ordinance / Regulatory
Mechanism Reference
None
N/A
N/A
The Town of Black Mountain has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for
implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post -construction program requirements. These existing
requirements are codified in local ordinance(s), and implementation is further defined in guidance,
manuals and/or standard operating procedure(s) as summarized in Table 19 below.
Table 19: Summary of Existing Post -Construction Program Elements
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Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
Date Adopted'
Plan Review and Approval
and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.2(a) Authority
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c)
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
Federal, State & Local Projects
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.3(b) Plan Review
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
11 Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.3(d) O&M Plan
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.3(e) Deed
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
Restrictions/Covenants
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.3(f) Access Easements
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s)
Date Adopted
Inspections and Enforcement
and/or Document Titles
3.6.2(b) Documentation
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.2(c) Right of Entry
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.4(a) Pre -CO Inspections
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional
Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Phase
Updated and
II Ordinance
adopted October
2019
Permit Requirements for
Municipal Ordinance/Code References
Date Adopted
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Fecal Coliform Reduction
and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.6(a) Pet Waste
Livestock, not bet waste addressed
2010
3.6.6(b) On -Site Domestic
Language in the ordinance as well as
Updated and
WastewaterTtreatment
regulations by county environmental health.
adopted October
2019
The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post
Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below.
Table 20: Post ConstructionSite Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and'4.1.3: Minimum Post -Construction Reporting Requirements
Ref.
Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July 1— June 30) including appropriate
information to accurately describe ogress, status, and results.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
25.
Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking,
1. Track number of low
1. Year 1-5 annually
1. Number of plan
documentation, inspections and
density and high density
reviews performed for
reporting mechanisms to compile
plan reviews performed.
low density and high
appropriate data for the annual self-
density. Maintain
assessment process. Data shall be
inventory of high and
provided for each Post -Construction/
low density projects.
Qualifying Alternative Program
2. Track number of low
2. Year 1-5 annually
2. Number of plan
being implemented as listed in Tables
density and high density
approvals issued for low
18 and 19.
plans approved.
density and high density.
3. Maintain a current
3. Year 1-5 annually
3. Summary of number
inventory of low density
and type of SCMs added
projects and constructed
to the inventory; and
SCMs including SCM
number and acreage of
type or low density
low density projects
acreage, location and last
constructed.
inspection date.
4. Track number of SCM
4. Year 1-5 annually
4. Number of SCM
inspections performed.
inspections.
5. Track number of low
5. Year 1-5, annually
5. Number of low density
density inspections
inspections.
performed.
6. Track number and
6. Year 1-5, annually
6. Number and type of
type of enforcement
enforcement actions
actions taken.
taken.
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Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs
Permit
3.6.2: Legal Authority
Ref.
Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review
designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater
plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance
with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater
discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management
Program.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
26.
BMP Title
This permit requirement is fully
met by the existing post -
construction program, see
references provided in Table 19
Permit
3.6.3: Plan Review and Approval
Ref.
Measures to maintain plan review and approval authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Require Federal,
State, and local government projects to comply with Post -Construction Program requirements throughout the
entire MS4 permitted area, unless the entity is subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or a qualifying alternative
program, (b) Conduct site plan reviews of all new development and redeveloped sites that disturb greater than
or equal to one acre, and sites that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale for compliance with 15A NCAC 02H .1017 and the qualifying alternative programs that
apply within your jurisdiction, (c) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Agreement that
complies with 15A NCAC 02H. 1050(12), (d) Ensure that each project has an Operation and Maintenance Plan
that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13), (e) Ensure that each project has recorded deed restrictions and
protective covenants, that require the project to be maintained consistent with approved plans, and (f) Ensure
that each SCM and associated maintenance accesses be protected in a permanent recorded easement per 15A
NCAC 02H 1050 (9) and (10
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
27.
BMP Title
This permit requirement is fully
met by the existing post -
construction program, see
references provided in Table 19
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5.
5.
5.
Permit
3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement
Ref.
Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post -
construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s),
(b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual
inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance
Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require
that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
28.
BMP Title
This permit requirement is fully
met by the existing post -
construction program, see
references provided in Table 19
Permit
3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction
Ref.
Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H
.1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be
achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on -site domestic wastewater treatment system
component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper
operation and maintenance of such systems.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
29.
Improve Fecal Coliform Ordinance
Improve ordinances related to fecal
1. Review existing
1. Year 1
1. Ordinance reviewed
coliform reduction methods to align
ordinance
with the MS4 permit requirements.
2.Establish gaps in
2. Year 1
2. # of identified gaps
-compliance
3. Draft text amendment
3. Year 1
3. One completed text
amendment drafted
4. Adoption by Board of
4. Year 1
4. One updated
Alderman
ordinance adopted
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PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS
This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the
Town of Black Mountain municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good
housekeeping is accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which
collectively address the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal
operations such as parks and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction
and land disturbances, and municipal storm sewer system maintenance.
Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs:
1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
2. Spill Response Program
3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
7. Pavement Management Program
Select Accomplishments
• An inventory of best management practices was conducted across multiple departments. The
findings were consolidated into the best management practices for the required categories.
• Improvements for gaps in or weaknesses of best management practice implementation were
created and provided back to each department as needed.
• Formal spill response plan was created and implemented.
• Spill kits were provided to appropriate departments.
The Town of Black Mountain will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program.
Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Permit
3.71: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted
stormwater runoff.. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections
and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on
general stormwater awareness and implementin 'pollution prevention and good housekeeping ractices.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Annual Reporting
Implementation
Metric
30.
Inventory of Town Facilities
Inventory of town owned and
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Completed review
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operated facilities.
2.Documented
2. Year 1
2. Inventory of facilities
completed
3. Updated
Year 2-5 annually
3. # of facilities
added/removed resulting
in an updated list
31.
Inspection of Nationally Permitted Industrially Facilities
Regularlly inspect facilities from
1. Create inspection
1. Year 1
1. One complete
table 3.7.1
schedule
schedule
2. Inspect each facility as
2. Year 1-5, each
2. # of inspections
determined in the
location inspect 2x per
conducted
schedule
year
32.
Standard Operating Procedures Improvements
Standard operating procedures review
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Completion
and improvements
- -
2. Review against
2. Year 1
2. Completion
practice
3. Recommendations
3. Year 1
3. Completion
back to staff for
improvement
4.Fianlized SOP
4. Year 1
4. # of SOPs finalized
5.Provide SOP to
5. Year 1
5. # of SOPs used in
applicable departments
practice
Permit
3.7.2: Spill Response Program
Ref.
Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stormwater
runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response
rocedures.
BMP
A
B '
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
33.
Spill Response Procedures in Place
Spill response procedures
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Completion
2. Create Plan
2. Year 1
2. One plan completed
3. Buy Spill Kits
3. Year 1-5 annually
3. # of kits
purchased/refi lled/replac
ed
4. Staff Training
4. Year 15 annually
4. # of staff trained
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Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs
Permit
3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and
maintenance staff training on stormwater'awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the
collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard
documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
34.
O&M Program for town owned infrastructure
O&M program for municipally
1. Research existing
1. Year 1
1. Completion
owned or maintained
locations and conditions
2. Create schedule on
2. Year 1
2. Completion, # of
known conditions for
improvements made by
typical maintenance
type by year
3. Conduct assessment
3. Year 2
3. Completed assessment
asset inventor
4. Developed details
4. Year 3
4. Schedule for
O&M schedule based on
maintenance created. #
assessment
of improvements made
by type by year
5. Set goals for upsizing,
5. Year 3
5. Budget reflecting
replacements and
allocations for future
extensions of existing the
improvements, by
network for long term
established goal
capital planning
Permit
3.7.4: Municipal;SCM Operation and Maintenance Program
Ref.
Measures to manage municipally -owned, operated, and/or maintained structural SCMs that are installed for compliance
with the permittee's post -construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of SCMs, perform SCM
inspection and maintenance, and shall establish specific freuencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
35.
Inventory and Regular Inspection of Town owned SCMs
Inventory and inspection of
1. Inventory
1. Year 1
1. # of SCMs
municipally owned SCM's.
2. Schedule annual
2. Year 1-5, annually
2. #inspections
inspections
completed
3.
3.
3.
4.
4.
4.
5.
5.
5.
Permit
3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program
Ref.
Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine'
pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and
applicator `certifications.
BMP
A
B
C
D
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Description of BMP
°
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
36.
Staff Certification Requirements
Staff hold appropriate certification
1. Review staff files
1. Year 1
1. # of staff with
certifications
2. Schedule Updated
2. Year 5 annually
2. # of staff training
Trainings
requirements scheduled
37.
Provide SOP for Town Departments Related to Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers
Standard operating procedures review
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Completion
and improvements
2. Review against
2. Year 1
2. Completion
practice
3. Recommendations
3. Year 1
3. # of recommendations
back to staff for
and updates provided
improvement
Permit
3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program
Ref.:
Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and
equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES
industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to 'staff,
perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goals)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
38.
Standard Operation Procedures for Vehicles
Standard operating procedures review
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Completion
and improvements
2.Review against
2. Year 1
2. Completion
practice
3. Recommendations
3. Year 1
3. # of recommendations
back to staff for
and updates provided
improvement
39.
General Stormwater Training — See Page 33
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Permit
3.7.7: Pavement Management Program
Ref.
Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally -owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the
pernuttee's corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid
ollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific fre uencies, schedules, and documentation.
BMP
A
B
C
D
No.
Description of BMP
Measurable Goal(s)
Schedule for
Implementation
Annual Reporting
Metric
40.
Standard Operating Procedures for Pavement, Parking lots
Standard operating procedures review
1. Research
1. Year 1
1. Completion
and improvements
2. Review against
2. Year 1
2. Completion
practice
3. Recommendations
3. Year 1
3. # of recommendations
back to staff for
and updates provided
improvements
4. Implementation
4. Year 1-5 daily
4. # of recommendations
provided to staff and
used by department
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