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www.townofblackmountain.org
Mayor Town Manager
Larry B.Harris Josh Harrold
Town-Council
Vice-Mayor Ryan Stone
Council Member Archie Pertiller
Council Member Pam King Town Clerk
Council Member Doug Hay Savannah Parrish
Council Member Bill Christy
To Jeanette Powell:
This letter provides authorization for Jessica Trotman,the Director of Planning and Development
to oversee matters related to the NPDES and broadly, stormwater management in Black
Mountain. The town is committed to gaining compliance with the NPDES permit through the
successful implementation of this document, and appreciates the guidance provided through this
process.
Sincerely,
rff h Harrold RECEIVED
Town Manager
SEP Ci 7 2021
DENR-LANO QUALITY
STORMWATER PERMITTING
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PART 2: CERTIFICATION
By my sgnatuue-bcluw-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.
0 I am principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
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):
EA-specific specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
0 A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
Signature: L C \ 5- . v v
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Name: Jessica G. Trotman, MSEH
Title: Planning Director
Signed this day of 20 ' .
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RECEIVED
SEP 0 7 2021
DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORMWATER PERMITTING
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April2021
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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 Existing MS4 Mapping 3
3.3 Receiving Waters 4
3.4 MS4 Interconnection 5
3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs) 6
3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat 6
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges 7
3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges 7
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources 8
PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 11
4.1 Organizational Structure 11
4.2 Program Funding and Budget 14
4.3 Shared Responsibility 14
4.4 Co-Pennittees 16
4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration 16
PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM 18
PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM 21
PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM 23
PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM 26
PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM 28
PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS 34
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 SWMP 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. Any major changes to the approved SWMP
will require resubmittal,review and approval by NCDEQ,and may require a new public
comment period depending on the nature of the changes.
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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.
O I am a principal executive officer for the permitted MS4.
O I 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):
O A specific individual having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
O A specific position having overall responsibility for stormwater matters.
Signature:
Print
Name: Jessica G. Trotman,MSEH
Title: Planning Director
Signed this day of 20 =.
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PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION
3.1 Permitted MS4 Area
This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits 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.
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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 Current MS4 Mapping
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Percent of MS4 Area unknown %
Mapped
No.of Major Outfalls* 138 total
Mapped
*An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from 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 Waterbodv Classification Map
o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map
o Most recent NCDEQ Final303(d)List
Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters
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Receiving Water Name Stream Water 303(d)Listed Parameter(s)
Index/AU Quality of Interest
Number Classification
Unnamed tributaries to 6-78 C
Swannanoa River
Unnamed tributaries to North 6-78-11- C
Fork (13)
Swannanoa River 6-78 C Benthos(Nar,AL,FW)
Tomahawk Branch 6-78-9 B
Unnamed tributaries to 6-7-9 B
Tomahawk Branch
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 6-78-7 C
Branch
Lynch Creek 6-78-7-2
Britton Creek 6-78-7-1 C
Flat Creek 6-78-6-(4) C
Unnamed tributary to Flat 6-78-6-(4) C
Creek
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.
The Town of Black Mountain MS4 is not interconnected with another regulated MS4.
The MS4 does interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4 and includes:
a. The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of
interconnections is unknown.
b. The interconnection is discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of
interconnections is unknown
c. The Town of Black Mountain MS4 mapping does not identify interconnections with the
NCDOT MS4.
d. The Town of Black Mountain MS4 mapping does not include NCDOT MS4 outfalls.
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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
Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat litre not Commented[JT1]:These are known in
identified within the regulated MS4 urbanized area.Based upon a review of the Endangered and Buncombe County,but I do not know of their
Threatened Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and Listed distribution or concentration within our town
species believe to or known to occur in North Carolina map as provided by the U.S.Fish and limits proper.
Wildlife Service,the species listed in Table 4 have the potential to occur within the regulated
MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed,Table 4 summarizes the species that may be
significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat.
Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality
Hedyotis purpurea var. Flowering
montana Roan Mountain bluet Endangered Plants
Alasmidonta raveneliana Appalachian elktoe Endangered Clams
Flowering
Calamagrostis cainii Cain's reedgrass Species of Concern Plants
Flowering
Spiraea virginiana Virginia spiraea Threatened Plants
Cambarus reburrus French Broad crayfish Species of Concern Crustaceans
Loxia curvirostra Red crossbill Species of Concern Birds
Microhexura montivaga Spruce-fir moss spider Endangered Arachnids
Plagiochila virginica var. Flowering
caroliniana [Unnamed]liverwort Species of Concern Plants
Gymnoderma lineare Rock gnome lichen Endangered Lichens
Aegolius acadicus northern saw-whet owl Species of Concern Birds
Flowering
Buckleya distichophylla Piratebush Species of Concern Plants
Myotis grisescens Gray bat Endangered Mammals
Flowering
Solidago spithamaea Blue Ridge goldenrod Threatened Plants
Flowering
Packera millefolia Piedmont ragwort Species of Concern Plants
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Northern Long-Eared
Myotis septentrionalis Bat Threatened Mammals
Glaucomys sabrinus Carolina northern flying
coloratus squirrel Endangered Mammals
Sarracenia rubra ssp. Mountain sweet pitcher- Flowering
jonesii plant Endangered Plants
Granite Dome Flowering
Solidago simulans Goldenrod Species of Concern Plants
Fumontana deprehendor No common name Species of Concern Arachnids
Flowering
Lilium grayi Gray's lily Species of Concern Plants
Flowering
Geum radiatum Spreading avens Endangered Plants
Phyciodes batesii
maconensis Southern tawny crescent Species of Concern Ins'cts
Conifers and
Abies fraseri Fraser fir Species of Concern Cycads
Flowering
Kexastylis rhombiformis French Broad heartleaf Species of Concern Plants
3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges
The Town of Black Mountain MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities
which hold NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits,as determined from the NCDEO Maps&
Permit Data web page.
Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities
Permit Number Facility Name
NCG080053 Ingles 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.
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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 crawl space 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
Street wash water Possible
Flows from firefighting activities Incidental
3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources
hi 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
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• 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 SWMP Program Addressing
Audience(s) Target
Pollutant(s)/Audience(s)
Litter Residential,commercial,schools Public education&outreach,
public involvement&
participation,pollution
prevention&good house
keeping
Sediment Construction Post Construction Ordinance
Nutrients Sewer overflows,failing septic Public Education&Outreach,Elicit
systems,urbanization,schools Discharge Detection&Elimination,
Construction Site Runoff Control,
Post-Construction Site Runoff
Control,Pollution Prevention&
Good Housekeeping
Yard wastes Residential,commercial Public education&outreach,
pollution prevention&good
housekeeping
Fecal Coliform Sewer overflows,failing septic Public education&outreach,
systems,wildlife,illicit illicit discharge detection&
discharges elimination
Illegal discharges Residential,commercial, Public education&outreach,
industrial,municipal employees pollution prevention&good
housekeeping
Illegal dumping Residential,commercial, Public education&outreach,
industrial,municipal employees pollution prevention&good
housekeeping
Improper disposal of waste Residential,commercial, Public education&outreach,
industrial,municipal employees, pollution prevention&good
housekeeping
General non-point source Residential,commercial,schools, Public education&outreach,
pollution municipal employees pollution prevention&good
housekeeping
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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 is 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. The Town is actively pursuing a stormwater utility and will hire a stormwater
field tech when adopted.
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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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
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Public Involvement& Planning Director Jessica Trotman Planning Director
Participation
Illicit Discharge Planning Director Jessica Trotman Planning and
Detection& Development
Elimination
Construction Site Building Official Building Inspector Planning and
Runoff Control Buncombe County Development
Sedimentation and BC Planning Staff BC Planning
Erosion Control
Post-Construction Planning Director Jessica Trotman Planning and
Stormwater Development
Management
Pollution Public Works Jamey Matthews Public Works
Prevention/Good Director
Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Municipal Facilities Public Works Jamey Matthews Public Works
Operation& Director
Maintenance Program
Spill Response Fire Chief Scottie Harris Fire Department
Program
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 Jamey Matthews Public Works
&Fertilizer Director Josh Harrold Golf Course
Management Program Town Manager
Vehicle&Equipment Public Works Jamey Matthews Public Works
Cleaning Program Director Scottie Harris Fire Department
Fire Chief Shawn Freeman Police Department
Police Chief
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Pavement Public Works Jamey Matthews Public Works
Management Program Director
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 staffmg 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 stormwater utility.
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 fmding 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.
The town has completed a stormwater utility study.The Town Council will consider the proposal
for adoption and implementation in FY 21-22.Projected revenue will vary on adopted rate
structure,but could be approximately$350,000 per year.
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
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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
The Town of Black Mountain shares the responsibility to implement the following permit
requirements. Table 9 summarizes the programs and entities.
SWMP BMP or Legal
Permit Requirement Implementing Entity&Program Name Agreement
(YIN)
Construction Site Runoff Buncombe County Sedimentation and Erosion Control Y
Control Program
Fecal Coliform Reduction Buncombe County Health Department 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
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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 2.1.2 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 period is the fiscal
year(July 1—June 30).
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
1. Annual Self-Assessment
Perform an annual evaluation of 1.Prepare,certify and 1.Annually for Permit — I.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. Yes/No
Assessment Template.
Permit 1.6: 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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Table 11: Program Administration BMPs
Audit stormwater program 1.Participate in an 1.TBD—Typically 1.yes/no/status
implementation for compliance with NPDES MS4 Permit Permit Year 4
the permit and approved SWMP,and Compliance Audit,as
utilize the results to prepare and scheduled and performed
submit a permit renewal application by EPA or NCDEQ.
package. 2.Self-audit and 2.Permit Year 5 2.Yes/No/Partial
document any
stormwater program
components not audited
by EPA or NCDEQ
utilizing the DEQ Audit
Template. . Submit
Self-Audit to DEMLR
(required component of
permit renewal
application package).
3.Certify the stormwater 3.Permit Year 5 3.date submitted
permit renewal
application(Permit
renewal application,
Self-Audit,and Draft
SWMP for the next 5-
year permit cycle)and
submit at least 180 days
prior to permit
expiration.
Permit 2.1.1: Adequate Funding and Staffing
Ref. The permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions
of the SWMP and meet all requirements of this permit.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
3. Adequate funding
Conduct a fiscal analysis with 1.Complete fiscal 1.Permit Year 1 1.yes/no/status
available data and explore options to analysis and determine
fully fund the stormwater program gap
and meet all requirements of the 2.Determine available 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes/No/Status
permit. mechanism and funding
options
3.Select funding 3.Permit Year 1 3.yes/no/status
mechanism(s)
4.Implement funding 4.Permit Year 2-5 4.Yes/no/status
mechanism
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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)
Nutrients Residential,commercial,schools,municipal employees
Car Washing Residential,municipal employees
Illicit Discharges Residential,commercial,schools,industrial,municipal staff
Illegal Dumping Residential,commercial,schools,industrial,municipal staff
Improper Disposal of Waste General Public,Businesses,Municipal Employees,
Construction Professionals
Litter Residential,commercial,schools
Yard Waste Residential,commercial,municipal employees
Sediment Construction professionals
Fecal coliform Residential,commercial,schools
Improper disposal of waste Residential,commercial,industrials,municipal employees
General non-point source Residential,commercial,schools,municipal employees
pollution
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The town has been successful in engaging these communities using social media,partnering with
RiverLink and the town's Beautification Committee,to help get information into the community.
The pandemic has made working with schools more difficult,but we have e-mail links to
activities and videos that could be used during remote learning We also include stormwater
information into the Citizen's Academy,which is held once a year.
The Town of Black Mountain will manage,implement and report the following public education
and outreach BMPs.
Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs
Permit 3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences
Ref. Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach
Program to share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities
about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants
in stormwater runoff. The permittee shall provide educational information to identified target
audiences on pollutants/sources identified in table 12 above,and shall document the extent of
exposure of each media,event or activity,including those elements implemented locally or through a
cooperative agreement.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
4. Informational Website
Design and promote a website 1.Redesign/improve 1.Year 1 1.date update is
dedicated to stormwater education existing web site -complete,link to website
and information.Provide information 2.Maintain the website 2.Annually after update 2.date website is
about the NPDES permit,ordinances, updated
hotline contact,promote 3.Review page hits(part 3.Annually after update 3.the number of views
workshops/activities,and of existing web service) the pages receives
opportunities for involvement.
5. Stormwater Hotline
A hotline will be maintained for 1.Update existing 1.Annually,Permit Year 1.date of updates
citizens to report stormwater issues hotline.Assign new staff 1
and ask stormwater quests. person to check the calls.
2.Trail responsible staff 2.Permit Year 1 2.Yes/no/status
in general stormwater
knowledge and how to
direct the caller to the
correct party.
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3.Promote the hotline in 3.Annually beginning in 3.Number and type of
materials developed for Permit Year 1 calls.
the stormwater program
and on stormwater
website.
6. Social Media Campaign
Use existing SM accounts to post at 1.Post about illicit 1.Year 1 1.date of the post
least once per year about stormwater. discharge
2.Post about car washing 2.Permit Year 2 2.date of the post
3.Post about fertilizer run 3.Permit Year 3 3.date of the post
off
4.Post about residential 4.Permit Year 4 4.date of the post
stormwater mgmt.
techniques
5.Post about fecal 5.Permit Year 5 5.date of the post
coliform
7. Partnership with RiverLink
The Town will engage with the local 1.Review Program 1.Permit Year 1 1.date of MOU
non-profit RiverLink to develop options and enact MOU
educational and outreach initiatives between organizations
that will be managed by the town but 2.Select two programs 2.Permit Year 1 2.yes/no/status
carried out RiverLink.Initiatives will
focus on residential and construction 3.Implement selected 3.Annually 3.frequency and number
audiences within the MS4 area. programs at determined Permit Years 2-5 of participants for each
frequency
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PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
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 3.3.1: Public Input
Ref. 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 Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
8. Community Survey
Develop a survey to post annually to 1.Create survey and post 1.Year 1 1.Date survey is live
gain feedback on stormwater to stormwater website.
programs and services. 2.Evaluate survey for 2.Annually after 2.number of changes
edits/expansion established and dates made and
number of participants
3.Report survey findings 3.Annually 3.Date findings and
to Town Council and Permit Years 2-5 presented
Staff
9. Maintain Helpline/Hotline—SEE BMP No.5
10. Stormwater Page on Town Website—SEE BMP No.4
Permit 3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities
Ref. Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation.
A B C D
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BMP Schedule for Annual Reporting
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
11. Promotion of Volunteer Opportunities in the Community
Promote volunteer opportunities 1.ID opportunities 1.Year 1 1.number of ID'd
designed to promote citizen opportunities
participation. 2.Post to website 2.Year 1 2.number of
opportunities provided
3.Post updates 3.Annually,beginning 3.number of
permit year 2 opportunities provided in
each update
12. Annual Litter Sweep
The Town will holda semi-annual 1.Identify public areas 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes/no/status
event in spring and fall that will focus that could be cleaned by
on removing litter from public spaces volunteers.
and streams along greenways/trails 2.Coordinate cleanup of 2.Semi-Annually, 2.number of participants
that have the potential to pollute public areas with support beginning in permit year number of trash bags
stormwater. from Parks&Recreation 1 filled
and Public Works as part
of"Big Sweep"event.
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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 Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
13. Improve existing MS4 Map
Review existing inventory of outfalls. 1.Distinguish major 1.Permit Year 1 1.number and types of
Distinguish major outfalls from the outfalls in current GIS changes made
total number of outfalls.Review layer.
locations on the ground to ensure all 2.Ground truth location 2.Permit Year 2 2.when edits are
major outfalls are accounted for.Note and condition of major completed
receiving waters and flow directions. outfalls.Add anything
new that is located;
modify attributes of other
outfalls if discovered.
3.Add receiving waters 3.Permit Year 3 3.when map update is
and flow direction. complete
14. Continual Update of MS4 Map
The MS4 map will be updated as 1.When outfalls,inlets 1.Annually beginning in 1.number of changes
infrastructure is located in the field or or pipes are located or Permit Year 2 made and type of
when anything is added or deleted constructed they will be changes made.
from the system.Condition of the added to the map
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infrastructure will be updated through 2.Update attributes 2.Annually beginning 2.number of
asset assessment and management information for inlets, Permit Year 2 inlets/outfalls/pipes by
efforts. outfalls or pipes. condition
Permit 3.4.2: 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,including enforcement procedures and actions.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
15. Maintain Legal Authority
Review all applicable stormwater and 1.Review ordinances 1.Year I 1.number of revisions
pollution prevention ordinances, and update revisions required and number of
including enforcement procedures. needed to maintain legal revisions made.
Update any ordinances if required. authority.
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.
1311P A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
16. Outfall Inspections
1.Hire stormwater tech 1. Permit Yearl 1.Date stormwater tech
is hired
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Conduct regular dry weather(no rain 2.Train stormwater tech 2.Permit Year 1 2.date of training and
in previous 72 hours)to seek out for outfall inspections topics covered.
illicit discharges and connections and investigations.
3.Split major outfalls 3.Annually beginning 3.yes/no/status
into five groups(or permit year 2
fewer if possible)so that
each group is inspected
at least once per permit
cycle.
17. Illicit Discharge Identification Procedure
Revise and maintain a standard 1.Revise current draft of 1.Year 1 I.Yes/No/Status
operating procedure for the IDDE plan with new
investigations of potential illicit staff.
discharges and illegal dumping. 2.Maintain a written 2.Continuously 2.yes/no/status
IDDE program
18. IDDE Program Evaluation
Annual evaluation of IDDE program 1.Evaluation meeting 1.Annually beginning 1. Yes/No/Status
to promote continual improvement with IDDE program permit year 2.
and identification of potential areas staff.
of concern. 2.Review IDDE reports 2.Annually beginning 2.number of potential
and identification of year 2 illicit discharges,number
"repeat offenders"and or of discharges verified,
"hot spots"areas and number of
discharges resolved and
number of enforcement
actions taken.
Permit 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting
Ref. Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges,illegal dumping and spills.The
mechanism shall be publicized to facilitate reporting 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 Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
19. Stormwater Hotline—SEE BMP No.5
20. Stormwater Page on Town Websites—SEE BMP No.4
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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 NCG010000 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 ordinance.
Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff
Control Program
Meets
Permit Legal Implementing Whole or
Reference State or Local Program Name Authority Entity Part of
Requirement
3.5.1— Buncombe County I5A NCAC Town of Black Whole
3.5.4 Delegated SPCA Program* Chapter 04 Mountain
Town of
Black
Mountain R-
93-09
(adopted
April 12,
1993
The Town of Black Mountain also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit
requirements.
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Permit 3.5.6: 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
21. Municipal Staff Training
Train municipal staff who receive 1.Train municipal staff 1.Annually beginning 1.number of staff
calls from the public on the protocols on proper handling of permit year 1 trained,training topics
for referral and tracking of construction site runoff covered
construction site runoff control control complaints.
complaints.
22. Stormwater Hotline—SEE BMP No.5
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 quality.
BMP A —..
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
23. Establish and Maintain Legal Authority
Develop and implement an ordinance 1.Review existing 1.Permit year 1 1.yes/no/status
to require construction site operators ordinance and make
to control waste. revisions as needed. _
2.Maintain legal 2.Continuously after and 2.yes/no status
authority. changed are adopted.
24. Contractor Education
Communicate waste management 1.Create fact sheet to be 1.Permit year I 1.yes/no/status
requirements to contractors. provided to all issued
building permits.
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2.Add fact sheet to 2.Permit year I 2.yes/no status
website.
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 Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.3(a)&15A NCAC Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
02H.0153(c)Federal,State& Phase II Ordinance adopted
Local Projects October 2019
3.6.3(b)Plan Review Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.3(c)O&M Agreement Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.3(d)O&M Plan Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.3(e)Deed Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Restrictions/Covenants Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.3(f)Access Easements Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
Inspections and Enforcement and/or Document Title(s)
3.6.2(b)Documentation Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.2(c)Right of Entry Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.4(a)Pre-CO Inspections Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.4(b)Compliance with Plans Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.4(c)Annual SCM Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Inspections Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
3.6.4(d)Low Density Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Inspections Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
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3.6.4(e)Qualified Professional Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Updated and
Phase II Ordinance adopted
October 2019
Permit Requirements for Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) Date Adopted
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
Wastewater Treatment regulations by county environmental adopted
health. 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 Construction Site 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 progress,status,and results.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
25. Standard Reporting
Implement standardized tracking, 1.Track number of low 1.Continuously 1.Number of plan
documentation,inspections and density and high density reviews performed for
reporting mechanisms and 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.Continuously 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.Continuously after 3.number and type of
inventory of low density inventory is established SCMs added to the
projects and constructed inventory;and number
SCMs including SCM and acreage of low
type or low density density projects
acreage,location and last constructed.
inspection date.
4.Track number of SCM 4.Continuously 4.Number of SCM
inspections performed. beginning permit year 3 inspections.
5.Track number of low 5.Continuously 5.Number of low density
density inspections beginning permit year 3 inspections.
performed.
6.Track number and 6.Continuously 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. This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program.See 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. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Implementation Metric
27. This permit requirement is met by the existing post-construction program,see references 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. 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. Evaluate Pet Waste Ordinance
Improve ordinances related to fecal 1.Review existing pet 1.Year 1 1.yes/no/status
coliform reduction methods to align waste ordinance
with the MS4 permit requirements. 2.Define gaps to 2.Year 1 2.number of identified
address,if any. gaps
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3.Draft text amendment 3.Year 1 3.date completed
4.Adoption by Board of 4.Year 1 4.date of adoption
Alderman
29. Septic Operations and Maintenance
Collaborate with Buncombe County 1.Post on thing on social 1.Year 1 1.yes/no/status
Environmental Health staff to provide related to septic
education to property owners with maintenance
septic systems on site. 2.Distribute brochure on 2.Year 2 2.yes/no/status
septic maintenance to
new construction that
cannot connect to public
sewer
3.Post information about 3.Year 3 3.yes/no/status
septic maintenance on
stormwater website
4.Train stormwater 4.Year 4 4.yes/no/status
hotline staff to answer
questions/direct calls
related to septic concerns
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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 3.7.1: 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 implementingpollution prevention and good housekeeping practices.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
30. Inventory of Town Facilities
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Inventory of town owned and 1.Create list of existing 1.Year 1 1.Number of facilities
operated facilities. town-owned facilities inventories,date list is
completed.
2.Perform initial 2. Permit Year 1 2.Number of inspections
inspections of facilities performed and number of
with potential to generate facilities classified
polluted runoff or high/low potential.
requiring spill response
procedures.Classify
facilities as having high
or low potential for
stormwater pollution
3.Determine which 3.Permit Year 1 3.date NOI submitted
facilities require NPDES
industrial pemmit/file
NOI
4.Determine which 4.Annually beginning 4.Number of facilities
facilities require SPCC permit year permit 2 added/removed resulting
in an updated list
5.Update inventory as 5.As needed 5.number of revisions
needed which facilities made
are add/closed/modified
31. Facility Inspections
Inspect town facilities to confirm 1.Established a SOP for I.Permit Year 1 1.yes/no/status
good housekeeping practices are town facility inspections,
being implemented,including including a schedule,
vehicles and equipment and that reporting documentation
Public Works and Fire Station 1 are and tracking system
in compliance with the industrial 2.Implement annual 2.Annually conduct 2.number of inspections
permits issued at a future date. facility inspections for all inspections,beginning
town owned facilities permit year 2
32. Staff Training—See BMP No.34
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
procedures.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
33. Spill Response Procedures in Place
1.Create list of facilities 1.Year 1 1.number and name of
facilities
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Maintain a spill response program for 2.Review spill 2.Year 1 2.Yes/no/status
town facilities storing hazardous procedures for applicable
materials.Training appropriate staff locations.
3.Train Staff 3.Annually beginning 3.number of staff trained
year 2
4.Replace/update spill 4.Annually beginning 4.number of spill kits
kits year 2 purchased
Permit 3.73: 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 Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
34. Staff Training
Develop a general stormwater 1.Develop Training 1.Permit Year 1 1.yes/no status
education plan for pollution
prevention and train town employees 2.Train at least 20 2.Permit Year 1 2.#of staff trained
employees
3.Integrate into annual 3.Permit Year 1 3.#of staff trained.
staff training schedules. ,
35. MS4 System Inspections and Maintenance
A proactive plan for MS4 system 1.Develop a SOP that 1.Permit year 1 1.yes/no/status
maintenance,requiring regular includes proactive
inspections and maintenance. inspection schedules,
standard documentation,
staff responsibilities,and
proper maintenance
training
2.Perform regular 2.Following schedule 2.number of inspections
inspections in established in SOP,once
accordance with the SOP SOP and tracking system
3.Verify,document,and 3.Continuously,as 3.Number of
prioritize maintenance potential maintenance maintenance activities
activities identified by activities are identified performed
inspections or citizen
reports
4.Develop an inspection 4.Permit year 2 4.yes/no/status
and maintenance
tracking system to be
used in accordance with
the SOP and to identify
"hot spot"locations for
system maintenance
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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
inspections and maintenance,and shall establish specific frequencies,schedules,and documentation.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
36. Inventory and Regular Inspection of Town owned SCMs
Inventory and inspection of 1.Develop SCM 1.Year 1 1.number of SCMs by
municipally owned SCM's.Create inventory type
additional inventory of SCMs 2.Perform annual SCM 2.Annually,beginning 2.number inspections
operated by the town not associated inspections permit year 1 completed
with a post-construction permit and
implement inspections and
maintenance schedule.
Permit 3.75: 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
No. Schedule for Annual Reporting
Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s)
Implementation Metric
37. Staff Certification Requirements
Staff hold appropriate certification: 1.Review staff files to 1.Annually,permit years 1.number of staff with
Right-of-Way Pest Control,Public ensure that certifications 1-5 certifications
Health Control,and Ornamental& and training
Turf Pest Control applicator requirements are current.
certifications for appropriate
personnel
38. Provide SOP for Town Departments Related to Pesticides,Herbicides,Fertilizers
Standard operating procedures review 1.Create SOP 1.Year 1 1.Date created,number
and improvements of staff trained
2. Train admin 2.Year 1 2.number of staff trained
staff on SOP
3.Implement SOP 3.Continuously, 3.yes/no/status
beginning year 1
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 Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
39. NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance
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Ensure the NPDES industrial permit 1.Determine town sites 1.Permit Year 1 1.Number of facilities
compliance occurs at all applicable which require industrial determined to require
town owned facilities. permit(BMP 30.B.3) NPDES industrial permit
2.File NOI for new 2.Permit Year I 2.Date filed
industrial permits
3.Develop facility 3.Permit Year 1 3.number of
inspections form recommendations and
compliant with the updates provided
permit
4.Perform facility 4.Annually after permit 4.number of inspections
inspections for is issued performed.
compliance with permit
5.Establish NPDES 5.Permit Year 1 5.yes/no/status
industrial permit tracking
mechanism to document
town owned facilities
with inspection
schedules and expiration
dates of permits.
40. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspections
Perform routine general facility 1.Develop inspection 1.Permit year 1 I.yes/no/status
inspections to ensure vehicle and checklist
equipment facilities are following
proper procedures to minimize water
quality impacts from washing.
2.Perform inspections 2.Quarterly,beginning 2.Number of inspections
using checklist and permit year 1.
notify site manager of
any corrective actions
needed.
3.Perform re-inspections 3.As required by 3.Number of facilities
of any facility that corrective actions requiring corrective
required corrective needed. actions,number of
action. resolutions
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
permittee's corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter,leaves,debris,particulate and fluid
pollutants associated with vehicles,and establish specific frequencies,schedules,and documentation.
BMP A B C D
No. Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Annual Reporting
Implementation Metric
41. Street Sweeping
Street sweeping following a regular 1.Develop street 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes/no/status
schedule in order to reduce pollutants sweeping SOP
from city owned and maintained 2.Implement SOP and 2.Permit Year 1 2.Total number miles of
streets and public facilities,such as documentation swept
parks and parking lots.
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42. Leaf Collection
Periodic collection of leaves from I.Develop leaf 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes/no/status
residential and public areas to reduce collection SOP
pollutants and clogging of storm 2.Implement SOP and 2.Permit Year 1 2.Total volume of leaves
system inlets. documentation collected(tons)
43. Vehicle spill clean up
An organized vehicle spill cleanup 1.Develop SOP specific 1.Permit Year 1 1.Yes/no/status
response to prevent pollutants from to public safety response
vehicular accidents from entertain the to accidents.
storm drain system. 2.Provide public 2.Permit Year 1 2.Date information is
education about stopping added to website.
vehicle leaks on
stormwater website.
44. Litter Management
Periodic collection and public 1.Identify areas with 1.Permit Year 1 1.number of areas
education related to of litter from litter issues identified
residential and public areas to reduce
pollutants and clogging of storm
system inlets.
2.Post two times on 2.Annually,permit years 2.date of posts
social media about litter 1-5
prevention
3.Organize a roadway 3.Permit Year 3 3.date of clean up
clean up
4.Add at least five trash 4.Permit Years 4 and 5 4.number of trash cans
and recycling receptacles added
to high litter areas
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