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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000404_APPLICATION_20030306STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET MS4 PERMITS PERMIT NO. /vC� 0 DOC TYPE ❑FINAL PERMIT fl "NUAL REPORT B"APPLICATION ❑ COMPLIANCE 0 OTHER DOC DATE ❑ a,b�3 030 � YYYYMMDD State of North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources Division of Water Quality ' '',OFFIC`USE:ONLY Date Rec'd 0.-.06"-oa Fee Paid '* 71 S"o: , Permit Number NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete -application package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section )Cb this form. This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing WDESSn?allMS41$h3hM wa ter Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed;in;-accordance°viith Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report-(4SWU--268) are both �7 , required for the application package to be considered a complete application submitt Incompl� applicatio°n,,>.�`,,,, submittals may be returned to the applicant. 9 I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION a. Name of Public Entity Town of Haw River Seeking Permit Coverage b. Ownership Status (federal, Public ~ "' state or local C. Type of Public Entity (city, Town town, county, prison, school, etc. d. Federal Standard Industrial SIC 91 - 97 Classification Code e. County(s) Alamance f. Jurisdictional Area (square 11.46 square miles miles g. Population Permanent 1926 (NC Office of Sate Planning, state Demographer) Seasonal (if available) h. Ten-year Growth Rate 0.1% i. Located on Indian Lands? ❑ Yes 4 No II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION a. Storm Sewer Service Area (square miles 2.54 square miles b. River Basin(s) Cape Fear c. Number of Primary Receiving Streams 14 d. Estimated percentage of jurisdictional area containing the following -four land use activities: • Residential 78.1 % • Commercial 7.2 % • Industrial 14.4 % • Open Sce 0.3% Total = 100 % e. Are there significant water quality issues listed in the attached application report? ❑ Yes 4 No SWU-264-103102 Page 1 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy ❑ Yes 4 No b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program 4 Yes ❑ No c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program ❑ Yes J No d. CAMA Land Use Plan ❑ Yes J No IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION (Complete this section only if co -permitting) a. Do you intend to co -permit with ❑ Yes 4 No a permitted Phase I entity? b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity: • Name of Phase I M54 • NPDES Permit Number C. Do you intend to co -permit El Yes El No with another Phase II entity? d. If so, provide the name(s) of the entity: e. Have legal agreements been finalized between the co- ❑ Yes ❑ No rmittees? V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS (If more than one, attach additional sheets) a. Do you intend that another entity perform one or more of our permit obligations? d Yes ❑No b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing • Name of Entity NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program • Element they will implement Construction site runoff controls • Contact Person Gray Hauser • Contact Address 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 • Contact Telephone Number 336/771-4600 c. Are legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities? ❑ Yes No VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action through board action. a. Name of person to which permit authority has been delegated b. Title/position of person above c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be provided in the attached application report. SWU-264-103102 Page 2 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above may sign the official statement below. I 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 per 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 Signature Name David Beal Title Town Manager Street Address 403 East Main Street PO Box 103 City Haw River State NC Zip 27258 Telephone 336/578-0784 Fax 336/578-0010 E-Mail hrivernc@netpath.net VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day implementation and oversight of the stormwater program. a. Name of Contact Person David Beal b. Title Town Manager c. Street Address 403 East Main Street d. PO Box 103 e. City Haw River f. state NC g. Zip 27258 h. Telephone Number 336/578-0784 i. Fax Number 336/578-0010 j. E-Mail Address A&M"UD •-,hrivernc@netpath . net SWU-264-103102 Page 3 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets. a. RCRA Hazardous Waste N/A Management Program N/A b. UIC program under SDWA c. NPDES Wastewater Discharge N/A Permit Number d. Prevention of Significant N/A Deterioration (PSD) Program N/A e. Non Attainment Program f. National Emission Standards for N/A Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS) reconstruction approval g. Ocean dumping permits under the N/A Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act h. Dredge or fill permits under NA section 404 of CWA X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with page numbers for each entry. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION 1.1. Population Served 1.2. Growth Rate 1.3. 3urisdictional and MS4 Service Areas 1.4. MS4 Conveyance System 1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates 1.6. Estimate Methodology 1.7. TMDL Identification 2. RECEIVING STREAMS SWU-264-103102 Page 4 NPDES RPE Stormwater Permit Application 3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 3.1. Local Programs 3.2. State programs 4. PERMrMNG INFORMATION 4.1. Responsible Party Contact List 4.2. Organizational Chart 4.3. Signing Official 4.4. Duly Authorized Representative 5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable) 5.1. Co-Permittees 5.2. Legal Agreements 5.3. Responsible Parties 6. Reliance on Other Government Entity 6.1. Name of Entity 6.2. Measure Implemented 6.3. Contact Information 6.4. Legal Agreements 7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts 7.2. Public Involvement and Participation 7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control 7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment 7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations SWU-264-103102 Page 5 �p'uu . RESOLUTION Authorization to Submit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase 11 Permit Application and Stormwater Management Plan WHEREAS, The United States Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972 and amended said Act in 1987 to address controls for pollution carried by stormwater; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was authorized to define and prescribe a program of measures to improve the quality of water in our national and state streams, rivers and water bodies under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and promulgated Phase II rules on December 9, 1999 affecting communities and institutions under 100,000 population; and WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina is delegated by EPA to establish a regulatory program for NPDES Phase II and has established rules and regulations as required; and WHEREAS, the Town of Haw River has been notified of and is legally designated to comply with the NPDES Phase 11 regulations as established by EPA and the State, requiring the submittal of a permit application and stormwater management plan; and WHEREAS, the regulations require designation of the legally responsible party and authorization for submittal of the application and stormwater management plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Haw River supports the goals and objectives of the regulatory program to provide a safe and healthy environment for all its citizens; and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council on the third day of March in 2003, the following; I . The Town Manager shall sign and submit on behalf of the Town of Haw River, no later than March 10, 2003, the necessary documentation for compliance with the NPDES Phase II program requirements as established by the State; and 2. David Beal shall carry out all necessary strategies and requirements as set forth in the stormwater management plan developed and submitted as required by the NPDES Phase H regulations, to ensure compliance on behalf of the Town of Haw River. This resolution is effective upon its adoption this third day of March, 2003, Town ofHaw River TABLE OF CONTENTS Tableof Contents........................................................................................................... ii Definitions..................................................................................................................... vi Storm Sewer System Information 1 .............................................................................1 ' 1.1 MS4 Conveyance System.................................................................................... 1 1.2 Land Use Composition Estimates: ........................................................................ 1 1.3 Estimate Methodology: ... ............. ...... I ................................ I ........................ 1 1.4 TMDL Identification..............................................................................................1 2 Receiving Streams...................................................................................................2 3 Existing Water Quality Programs..................................................................... .. 3 3.1 Local Programs: ........................................ .......................................................... 3 3.2 State Programs:...................................................................................................3 4 Permitting Information..............................................................................................4 5 Co -Permitting Information........................................................................................ 9 6 Reliance on other government entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations ...... 10 7 Stormwater Management Program........................................................................11 7.1 Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts...................................11 ' 7.1.1 BMP Summary Table...................................................................................... 11 7.1.2 Target Audience.............................................................................................. 12 r 7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources................................................................................. 12 7.1.4 Outreach Program........................................................................................... 12 7.1.5 Decision Process............................................................................................12 7.1.6 Evaluation....................................................................................................... 12 7.2 Public Involvement and Participation.................................................................13 7.2.1 BMP Summary Table......................................................................................13 7.2.2 Target Audience..............................................................................................14 7.2.3 Participation Program......................................................................................14 ii a 7.2.3.1 Storm Drain Stenciling.............................................................................14 7.2.3.2 Adopt -A -Stream program........................................................................ 14 7.2.4 Decision Process.................................:.......................................................... 14 7.2.5 . Evaluation......................................................................................................14 7.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.......................................................... 15 7.3.1 BMP Summary Table .:.......................... ................. 15 7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map...............................................................................16 7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism....................................................................................16 7.3.4 Enforcement: ........................................................... .......................... I ............ 16 7.3.5 Detection and Elimination................................................................................16 7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges.............:.............................................................. 17 7.3.7 Outreach ................ I- 7.3.8 Decision Process 7.3.9 Evaluation.................................................................................. ....... 17 7.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control.....................................................17 7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment..................................................................................................18 7.5.1 BMP Summary Table......................................................................................18 7.5.2 Stormwater Management Options...................................................................20 7.5.2.1 Low Density Projects............................................................................... 20 7.5.2.2 High Density Projects..............................................................................20 7.5.3 Non -Structural BMP's...................................................................................... 21 7.5.4 Structural BMPs ............................. ................ 21 7.5.5 Regulatory Mechanism....................................................................................21 7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance............................................................................ 22 7.5.7 Education ................................................. ....... 22 7.5.8 Decision Process............................................................................................ 22 7.5.9 Evaluation....................................................................................................... 22 7.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations...................23 7.6.1 BMP Summary Table...........................•.......................................................... 23 7.6.2 Affected Operations ........................................ ......... ..... ...... ...................... ......... 25 7.6.3 Training ............................................. 7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections.......................................................................... 25 7.6.5 Vehicular Operations.......................................................................................26 ' 7.6.6 7.6.7 Waste Disposal...............................................................................................26 Flood Management Projects............................................................................26 7.6.8 7.6.9 Existing ordinances ............................................................... ...........................26 Other evaluations.................................................... ........................................ 26 r 7.6.10 7.6.11 Decision Process............................................................................................ Evaluation....--.•-------------.-........--.---.................................................................. 26 26 ' Appendix A — Notice of Public Hearing ' iv .1 DEFINITIONS ' NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MS4 — Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) BMP - Best Management Practice TMDL -- Total Maximum Daily Load ' Illicit Discharge — Any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater. Exceptions include discharges from NPDES-permited industrial sources and discharges from fire -fighting activities. I VI E COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT ToWN of HAw RIVER 1 STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION ' Population Served: 1926 Ten Year Growth Rate: 0.1 % Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas: Jurisdictional area: 11.46 square miles, MS4: 2.55 square miles 1.1 MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM Approximately 50% of The Town of Haw River is served by NCDOT roads, of which half are curb and gutter with stormwater discharge controlled mostly by pipe lines into streams or basins. Of the remaining streets, half are curb and gutter and the rest are ' served by a system of small drainage ditches, driveway culverts, and larger drainways. 1.2 LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES: Residential: 78.1 % Commercial: 7.2% Industrial: 14.4% Open Space: 0.3% 1.3 ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY. - The land use estimate was based on the zoning within the jurisdictional area as of June 2000. The Piedmont Triad Council of Government's GIS system provided the zoning data, and includes the right-of-way areas. 1.4 TMDL IDENTIFICATION The Haw River has been designated as a TMDL stream. No TMDL limit has been established at the time of this application. I EPage 1 I L' I 0 I.J COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAw RIVER 2 RECEIVING STREAMS Table 1. Cape Fear River Basin Use Water Stream Water Quality Support Quality Receiving Stream Name Segment Classification Rating Issues Haw Rivera 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 Fecal coliform, turbidity, sediment Unnamed Tributary to Haw River (Joins Haw River 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 NIA —1200' downstream of HWY 70 bridge) Unnamed Tributary to Haw River (crosses Pelham 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 NIA St. north of E. Main St.) Unnamed Tributary to Haw River (crosses Small 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 NIA Rd.) Unnamed Tributary to Haw River (crosses Stone 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 NIA St. west of Trollingwood Rd.) Unnamed Tributary to Haw River Qoins Haw River 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 NIA 500' upstream of southern ETJ boundary) Boyd's Creek 16-16 C; NSW 1,2 NIA Unnamed Tributary to Boyd's Creek Qoins south of 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 NIA Haw River -Hopedale Rd) Unnamed Tributary to Haw River 16-1 C; NSW 1,2 NIA East Back Creek 16-18(6) C; NSW 1,2 NIA Unnamed Tributary to East Back Creek (joins 16-18(6) C; NSW 1,2 NIA —600' south of railroad tracks) Unnamed Tributary to East Back Creek (joins 16-18(6) C; NSW 1,2 NIA —200' south of Stone St.) Unnamed Tributary to East Back Creek (crosses 16-18(6) C; NSW 1,2 NIA Bason Rd. west of Chapel Tr.) MoAdams Creek 16-18-7 C; NSW 1,2 NIA Aquatic life and secondary recreation 2'Fish consumption 3 On 303(d) list Page 2 I [I Ll I I COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 3 EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS 3.1 LOCAL PROGRAMS: Watershed districts within the Town's jurisdictional area are subject to the Alamance County Watershed Protection Ordinance, which contains provisions limiting the type and density of new development. 3.2 STATE PROGRAMS: All development activities within the Watershed Districts are subject to the standards, usage conditions and other regulations contained in the Rules and Requirements of the Surface Water Supply Protection Rules adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Page 3 COMPREHENSIVE $TORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 4 PERMITTING INFORMATION. Table 2. Responsible Contacts Position Name Phone No. Fax No. Email Town Clerk Misty Hagood 336/578-0784 3361578-0010 hrivernc@netpath.net Town Engineer Haywood King 336/538-0071 336/538-0071 hrivernc@netpath.net Consulting Engineer Ailey, Williams, Carmen, & King, Inc. Franz Holt 336/226-5534 336/226-3034 fholt@awck.com Town Public Works Director Charles B. Allen 336/578-5600 3361578-0010 hrivernc@netpath.net Town Attorney Mitchell M. McEntire 336/228-1341 336I229-7465 mmmfirm@aol.com Town Manager David Beal 3361578-0784 336I578-0010 hrivernc@netpath.net Town of Haw River Organizational Chart Town Council Town Attorney Town Engineer Town Clerk Town Manager Director of Fire & EMT Public Works Director Police Chief Tax Collector Book Keeper Water Billing & Collection Administrator Page 4 M M � rs ® IN � � lii � Il i � � � a� 1■s rl l� s COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER Table 3, Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact Public Education Town Town Engineer/ Public Town Consulting Works Town Measurable Goal Town Clerk Manager Engineer Director Attomey Summarize Education Plan & report on implementation X X X Number of Children reached & subject covered X X X Number of houses & businesses reach by mailer, brochures, and posters X X X Target audience & number of times public service message shown X X X Report on information booth at annual flay In The Park X X X Report annually on number of businesses reached and number of employees X X X educated through business and industry outreach Public Involvement and Participation Town Town Engineer/ Public Town Consulting Works Town Measurable Goal Town Clerk Manager Engineer Director Attorney A copy of the notice of public hearing will be submitted with the application with the X date and time of each meeting noted The number of storm drains labeled will be reported annually X X X The number of adopting groups, the stream or creek they adopt and its length, and X X the amount of debris removed will be reported annually Page 5 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact (cont'd) illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Town Town Engineer/ Public Town Consulting Works Town Measurable Goal Town Clerk Manager Engineer Director Attorney Note date of adoption of amended ordinance and have copy in annual report file. X X X X Report annually on progress of storm sewer system map. X X X Maintain records of the areas screened as part of the detect! on/elimination X X X program and summarize in annual report, Note date of distribution of septic system management, and number of copies X X X placed. Provide materials to all public employees in illicit connections and how to recognize X X X one. Complete by end of year one and note date distributed. Post Construction Site Management for New and Re -development activities Town Town Engineer/ Public Town Consulting Works Town Measurable Goal Town Clerk Manager Engineer Director Attorney Initiate the development of high and low density project development post x x x x construction stormwater management program in Year one and implement by March 10, 2005. Report annually on progress made, addressing plan review process, number of sites impacted, inspection practices, and any follow up procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder communities. Report annually on progress made, in developing standards and policies that x x ensure structural BMPs will be in conformance with the state's Stonnwater Management Design Manual. Page 6 M M e I""" © M= M r III = M M= M = r= M COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAw RIVER Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact (cont'd) Post Construction Site Management for New and Re -development activities (cont'd) Town Town Engineer/ Public Town Consulting Works Town Measurable Goal Town Clerk Manager Engineer Director Attorney Initiate the development of maintenance and inspection standards in Year two and X X implement in Year four. Report annually on progress made, addressing number of sites impacted, inspection practices, and any follow up procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder communities. Initiate the development of BMP for reducing nutrient loading and application X X program in Year two and implement in Year three. Report annually on progress made. Initiate the development of education program in Year two and implement in Year X X three. Report annually on progress made Initiate the development of on -site wastewater treatment system oversight program X X in Year two and implement in Year three. Report annually on progress made. Pollution Preventlon/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Town Town Engineer/ Public Town Consulting Works Town Measurable Goal Town Clerk Manager Engineer Director Attorney Develop inspection format and schedule in Year One. Begin inspections by Year X X X X Two. Report annually on inspection results and any corrective actions taken. Maintain pollution prevention for public facilities training program annually, and X X X report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. Beginning in Year one provide training to all employees who maintain the drainage X X X system with a focus on floatable, grit, sediment, and disposal of pollutants removed from the drainage system. Report annually on number of employees trained and subjects covered. Page 7 il® i111�111 �■ I� illy s IIII� s >� oe ■�■� � I� I� � _ I■u III illllls COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT- PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER Table 3. Measurable Goals and Responsible Contact (cont'd) Pollution PrevenVon/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations {cont'co Town Town Engineer/ Public Town Consulting Works Town Measurable Goal Town Clerk Manager Engineer Director Attorney Beginning in Year one, provide training to all employees who manage and apply X X X chemicals to address safe storage, application and disposal of residual chemicals. Repeat training annually throughout the permit. Report on number of employees trained and subjects covered. Truck Washing evaluation will be completed by the end of Year One. X X X Implementation will be complete by the end of Year Two. Signing Official: Town Manager — David Beal Duly Authorized Representative: NA Page 8 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW DIVER 1. 5 CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION Not applicable 1 1 I 11, 11 I Page 9 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 6 RELIANCE ON OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE PERMIT OBLIGATIONS The Town of Gibsonville will rely on the State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. There are no legal agreements in place to establish responsibilities. Contact Information: NC Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program Winston-Salem Regional Office Gray Hauser 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 336/771-4600 I I C Page 10 1 M1.0 MM MM M Mae, M COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS 7.1.1 BMP Summary Table 'Q AWP;�z s-YR Aei'�Urible.Gqal' a 5� Prepare an education plan Prepare education plan in the first 6 months of the permit. x Town Clerk Include In Plan the SMPs, schedule, targeted audiences, and Town Engineer/Consulting measurable goals. Summarize plan and implementation Engineer progress in each annual report. Town Manager School Programs Develop school children education program in Year one and x x Town Clerk implement in Year two. Focus on basic messages regarding Town Engineer/Consulting clean water and the things they can do at home to help. Track Engineer the number of children reached and the subject covered and report annually. Town Manager Mailers, brochures, posters Develop bilingual mailer for insert in utility bills. Develop x Town Clerk bilingual brochures and posters for distribution at Town Hall, and implement in Year one. Target homeowners and businesses with Town Engineer/Consulting messages about how they can reduce pollution picked up by Engineer stormwater. Track number of homes and businesses reached by Town Manager mailer and report annually. Use of Public/Gov't Cable Develop public service messages in Year two. Target message x Town Clerk TV and Town's web page about the importance of clean water and how stormwater gets Town Engineer/Consulting dirty. Give tips on reducing pollution, Identify target audience and Engineer track the number of times shown; report annually. Town Manager Festivals, parades, local Participate in Day In The Park annually by providing a x x x X Town Manager fairs stormwater information booth starting in Year two and report Town Engineer/Consulting annually on event and message provided. Provide bilingual Engineer messages on the importance of clean water and on specific activities that can be carried out to help keep stormwater clean. Town Manager Business and Industry Develop program for educating business and industry using x Town Clerk education and outreach brochures or pamphlets, beginning in Year two and report Town Engineer/Consulting annually on number of businesses reached and number of Engineer employees educated. Focus on workplace issues to reduce pollutant loading. Target hot spot businesses. Town Manager Page 11 1 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.1.2 Target Audience >� Haw River residents, school children, local businesses (including gas station owners) and industry, will be targeted because these groups have the most impact on stormwater pollution prevention. 7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources The education program will target total suspended solids because turbidity and sedimentation are the pollutants of concern in downstream waters. In addition, floatables, trash, and debris will also be targeted. The education program will also address the proper use and disposal of typical household chemicals, garden chemicals, and used motor oil. 7.1.4 Outreach Program School programs, printed materials to be distributed via mail and public events, public television, .and participation in state cleanup programs will be used to reach the target audience. By using these methods, the education program will be expected to reach all residents of Haw River, as well as those that do business here, over the course of the five year permit period. As a result of this outreach program, the target audience will be informed of the importance of reducing storm water pollution and ways they can incorporate pollution reduction in their daily lives. 7.1.5 Decision Process ' The formation of the storm water public education and outreach program was based on the mechanisms currently in place, and their means and effectiveness of communicating and educating the public about the Issues of stormwater pollution prevention. Each of the BMP's selected were judged to be an effective and economical tool for educating the general public and/or specific groups within the community, with a specific measurable goal with which to gauge its Ieffectiveness. 7.1.6 Evaluation The education and outreach program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals. 0 I- Page 12 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENTAND PARTICIPATION 7.2.1 BMP Summary Table V. WeasurableiG6al!i, -.1L4 1, -V-J� 1-1 �YR Y�z R jonsiblwPosit! IP ty - Re on r 'n"),e I- I Foo -a nuk wn. - 11 10 W.-vemmunn: Public hearing on the development of A copy of the notice of public hearing will be submitted x Town Clerk the application for the stormwater with the application with the date and time of each permit. meeting noted. Storm Drain Stenciling A citizen's group will be formed in Year two whose x x x x purpose will be to label storm drain inlets with painted messages or graphics warning citizens not to dump pollutants into the drains. All storm drain inlets will be labeled by the end of year five. The number of storm drains labeled will be reported annually. Adopt -A -Stream Programs This program will allow volunteer groups or x organizations to "adopt" a stream or creek to study, clean up, monitor, protect, or restore. The program will be available for interested groups by the end of year 2. The number of adopting groups, the stream.or creek they adopt and its length, and the amount of debris removed will be reported annually. -j Page 13 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.2.2 Target Audience The public hearing for the development of the permit application and stormwater management program will target all interested and affected members of the Haw River community. 7.2.3 Participation Program The public has been involved in the development of the stormwater permit and management program through a public hearing. A copy of the public notice has been included as Appendix A. Public participation opportunities will be implemented throughout the life of the permit and will include the following: 7.2.3.1 Storm Drain Stenciling A citizen's group will be formed whose purpose will be to label storm drain inlets with painted messages or graphics warning citizens not to dump pollutants into the drains. 7.2.3.2 Adopt -A -Stream program An Adopt -A -Stream program will be organized to allow volunteer groups or organizations to "adopt" a stream or creek to study, clean up, monitor, protect, or restore. 1 7.2.4 Decision Process A public hearing is necessary for public participation and input. The other BMPs were selected to give the public a choice of both active and passive participation ■ roles. 7.2.5 Evaluation The Public Involvement and Participation program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals. Page 14 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION 7.3.1 BMP Summary Table 'U 4M- QR_ Y R, _-BMP k W ni Develop ordinance/amend existing Develop ordinance within first year, have ordinance X Town Clerk ordinance to include illicit detection, adopted by elected officials by end of year one. Note right of entry, prohibition of certain date of adoption and have copy of ordinance in annual Town Attorney discharges, enforcement actions and report file and posted on Town's web page. Town Engineer/Consulting penalties for dumping, spills, and Engineer willful illicit connections. Town Manager Develop storm sewer system map Prepare system map beginning in second year in X X X X Town Engineer/Consulting showing outfalls and the receiving support of inspection program, completing one quarter Engineer body of water. Complete one -quarter of the community each year, finishing in year five. The of the MS4 each year, updating any map will note outfalls and receiving body of water for Town Manager system changes within already each outfall. Report annually on progress. Town Public Works Director mapped areas as they occur. Establish an inspection and Define areas of the community that will be inspected X X X X Town Public Works Director elimination program within the for illicit connections and show on a map the progress community. Have program in place in made year by year, completing one quarter of the Town Engineer/Consulting year two. community, geographically measured in square miles, Engineer each year. Finish inspection program by end of year Town Manager five, beginning implementation in year two. Maintain records of the areas screened. Summarize in annual report. Coordinate with local health Provide a fact sheet on septic system management, X X Town Public Works Director department on failing septic systems, Note date of distribution and number of copies placed. locating problem areas in the system Complete by end of year two and update in year five. Town EngineedConsulting map. Provide public information on Engineer septic system management. Town Manager Train employees on how to inspect for Provide materials through HR to all public employees X Town Public Works Director illicit connections and establish a in illicit connections and how to recognize one. tracking system for managing reported Complete by end of year one and note date Town Engineer/Consulting problem areas. distributed. Summarize in annual report, Engineer Town Manager Page 15 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map Storm sewer system will be mapped and field verified during the course of normal maintenance operations by the public service department. The route of the system, locations of pipes, drainage ditches, and outfalls will be maintained on a paper map and/or electronic map. The map will eventually be added to Alamance County's GIS database. Approximately 25% of the MS4 will be mapped each year. The map will be updated as needed during subsequent maintenance operations. 7.3.3 Regulatory Mechanism Amend the existing stormwater ordinance to include illicit detection, right of entry, and prohibition of certain non-stormwater discharges. 7.3.4 Enforcement: There will be provisions in the amended ordinance for enforcement actions and penalties for dumping, spills, and willful illicit connection. 7.3.5 Detection and Elimination After the field screening is complete, the Town will take measures to identify and remove illegal discharges. Identifying illegal discharges may require a combination of office and field work. After the field screening, staff will consult the jurisdiction -wide information they have compiled to obtain information about the land uses, infrastructure, industries, potential sources and types of pollution that may exist in the drainage area of the outfall. After priority areas have been identified in the office, a systematic field investigation will be planned that minimizes the amount of resources required to identify the source. The following field methods may be used to identify and trace the source of illegal discharges: • Site Investigation • Dry weather flow observations • Smoke Testing/Dye Testing • Television Inspection The right of entry established in the amended ordinance will provide access for inspection if the origin of the discharge is in doubt. Once an illegal discharge is located and confirmed through field screening, staff will notify the responsible party verbally if possible and follow-up with written notification. If the responsible party does not comply with the removal schedule provided by the Town, or receive approval for a revised schedule, the Town will take enforcement action and the connection will be removed at the responsible party's expense. IPage 16 11 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT 1 TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.3.6 Non Stormwater Discharges Currently there are no known non-stormwater discharges that are a significant contributor to the MS4. If any are identified in the future, they will be addressed at that time. 7.3.7 Outreach Town employees will be informed of the hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste as part of their general training requirements. These will be addressed in the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping section of this plan, and will include training in hazardous material ehandling and disposal, as well as notices and signs posted in the appropriate areas. The general public will be educated through the BMP's listed in the Public 1 Education section of this plan. These educational BMP's will include brochures, public service announcements, and business education and outreach programs. 7.3.8 Decision Process The formation of the storm water Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program was based primarily on regulatory mechanisms. The regulatory, educational, procedural BMP's selected were judged to be an effective means of detecting and eliminating illicit discharges. 7.3.9 Evaluation The effectiveness of the program will be gauged by the total number of illicit connections detected and removed each year. If the total number remains constant, or increases, changes will be made to the public education program and/or the Town ordinance to allow for greater enforcement and penalties. 7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL The Town of Haw River will rely on the North Carolina State Erosion and Sediment Control Program and the Department of Water Quality's general stormwater permit program for construction activities to meet the construction site stormwater runoff control requirement. Page 17 I = = . M = o a M mmm COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAw RIVER 7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT 7.5.1 BMP Summary Table _Ww �E_11�tl g ug S ra e 4 u -i GUOVResponsible, g; m7p ag u YW g2- W. .?dsitionlo WINE:` - - Nag.Mr, Amend existing Land Usage ordinance to Initiate the development of post construction X X Town Clerk create High and Low density project stormwater management program in Year one Town Attorney development post construction stormwater and implement by March 10, 2005. Report management program, annually on progress made, addressing plan Town Engineer/Consulting Engineer review process, number of sites impacted, inspection practices, and any follow up Town Manager procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder communities. Develop standards and policies that ensure Report annually on progress made, addressing X X X Town Engineer/Consulting Engineer structural BMPs will be in conformance with plan review process, number of sites impacted, Town Manager the state's Stormwater Management inspection practices, and any follow up Design Manual procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder communities. Establish maintenance standards and Initiate the development of maintenance and X X X Town Engineer/Consulting Engineer inspection program to ensure that on -site inspection standards in Year two and implement Town Manager controls continue to function as designed. in Year four. Report annually on progress made, addressing number of sites impacted, inspection practices, and any follow up procedures implemented. In first report, document procedures followed in adopting program, including any input from the stakeholder communities. An education program will be created for Initiate the development of education program in X X Town Engineer/Consulting Engineer land developers and the public. This Year two and implement in Year three. Report Town Manager program will introduce the post -construction annually on progress made. ordinance and stormwater runoff management program with emphasis on project designs that minimize water quality impacts and the importance of long term operation and maintenance of structural BMPs. Page 18 = = = = = Wil IM M M M-M = = = 11= COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.5.1 BMP Summary Table (cont'd) Rw -'r. �079zgongz­ _5 `. 0, BMP - 190, ­0 6 F9 0';ffj i Measurable Goals r NYR R YR Jw 1 i5-- -1 Ny-k M Wbr- Jg' I --1P6 F�dspdfts ble--' A Mel Uls, --n-V - Develop a BMP for reducing nutrient Initiate the development of BMP in Year two and x x Town Engineer/Consulting Engineer loading and a nutrient application implement in Year three. Rep ort annually on management program. progress made. Town Manager Coordinate with the county health Initiate the development of oversight program in x x Town Engineer/Consulting Engineer department on developing and Year two and implement in Year three. Report implementing an oversight program to annually on progress made. Town Manager minimize the potential for fecal coliform contamination by ensuring proper operation and maintenance of on -site wastewater treatment systems. This will be in done in conjunction with providing public information on septic system management in Section 7.3. Page 19 0 CI COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAw RIVER 7.5.2 Stormwater Management Options The existing land usage ordinance will be amended to include a post - construction stormwater runoff management program for new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than, or equal to, one acre. This includes projects of less than one acre that are a part of a larger common plan of development or sale that discharges . into the MS4. All such projects shall be required to apply for locally issued construction permit coverage under one of the following stormwater management options: 7.5.2.1 Low Density Projects Projects shall be permitted as low density if the project meets the following: (1) No more than 2 dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area (BUA) for all residential and non-residential development; (11) Stormwater runoff from the development shall be transported from the development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable. (III) All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all 1 perennial and intermittent surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be present if the feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey map prepared by'the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the' 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a); and (IV) The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the approved project plans. 7.5.2.2 High Density Projects Projects exceeding the low density threshold (established above in low density section) shall implement stormwater control measures that: (1) Control and treat the difference in stormwater runoff volume leaving the project site between the pre and post development conditions for the 1 year 24 hour storm. Runoff volume Page 20 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT ' TowN of HAw RIVER drawdown time shall be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more ' than 120 hours; (II) All structural stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the program shall be designed to have an 85% average annual removal for Total Suspended Solids. (Ili) General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in 8 accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .1008(c); (IV) All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be present if the feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of the soil'survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a); and (V) The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the approved project plans; 7.5.3 Non -Structural BMP's The receiving streams in the Town's watershed are classified as Nutrient Sensitive Waters; therefore the amended ordinance shall also ensure that the best management. practice for reducing nutrient loading is implemented. In addition, a nutrient application (both inorganic fertilizer and organic nutrients) management program. shall be developed and included in the stormwater management program. 7.5.4 Structural BMPs Standards and policies will be developed that ensure structural BMPS will be in conformance with the state's Stormwater Management Design Manual. 7.5.5 Regulatory Mechanism In the first year, the Town will assess existing ordinances, policies, programs and studies that address storm water runoff quality. In addition to assessing these existing documents and programs, the Town will provide opportunities to the public to participate in the development of the program. The existing land usage Page 21 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER ordinance will then be amended to include a post -construction stormwater runoff management program for new development and redevelopment. 7.5.6 Operation and Maintenance The existing land usage ordinance will be amended to address the long-term operation and maintenance of post -construction controls. The amended ordinance will include guidelines for delegating routine and non -routine maintenance responsibilities to ensure access for inspections, and providing a mechanism for enforcement. 7.5.7 Education Before the post -construction stormwater runoff management program is implemented, an education program will created for land developers and the ' public. This program will introduce the post -construction ordinance and stormwater runoff management program with emphasis on project designs that minimize water quality impacts and the importance of long term operation and maintenance of structural BMPs. 7.5.8 Decision Process The post -construction. stormwater management program shall ensure that controls are in place that will prevent or minimize water quality impacts from new ' development and redevelopment projects. These controls should include an amended ordinance to address post -construction runoff control from new development and redevelopment projects and ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs. 7.5.9 Evaluation ' The post construction site management for new and re -development activities program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be ' considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals. Page 22 = M = M = = M M M M® M® M_ M 11M Mill = COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.6.1 BMP Summary Table (cont'd) 1'1- 4 ; 1 - RA -0V'K-Uj !�n:V VP G Measurable 9�.[ I K 'i_." s '�T J, E- x,-YR.3 -;%Y YRYR �.Re`s:Oo6siblLm Poiiti661Party,',' Provide training to employees that Beginning in Year one, provide training to all x Town Public Works Director manage and apply chemicals for employees who manage and apply chemicals to control of dust, pests, vermin, and address safe storage, application and disposal of Town Engineer/Consulting weeds and/or are used to enhance the residual chemicals. Repeat training annually Engineer growth or condition of public urban throughout the permit. Report on number of employees Town Manager landscape and recreation facilities. trained and subjects covered. Training will target the safe and effective application, storage and disposal of chemicals used. Evaluate BMP methods of collecting Truck Washing evaluation will be completed by the x Town Public Works Director and treating the wash water from truck end of Year One. Implementation will be complete by washing operations. the end of Year Two. Town Engineer/Consulting Engineer/Consulting Engineer Town Manager Page 23 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER ' 7.6.2 Affected Operations The Town of Haw River operates a municipal building that serves as a town hall and fire station, a police station, a Public Works vehicle and equipment storage yard, and a maintenance facility for the Parks & Recreation Department. All vehicles, equipment, and materials at the storage yard and Park maintenance facility are stored in covered buildings. There are no floor drains in any of the buildings at these two facilities. 7.6.3 Training Training materials will be developed on pollution prevention for public facilities, using similar materials as will be used in the public outreach program. All employees will be educated annually on the need for controls to protect stormwater from exposure to potential pollutants. This training will also serve as ' the training requirement for public employees as specified in the outreach component of the Illicit Discharge section of this program. ' All public employees involved in vehicle, open space, or building maintenance operations will be provided training in BMPs, the processes and materials they are working with, safety hazards, practices for preventing discharges, and procedures for responding quickly and properly to toxic and hazardous material incidents. All public employees involved in stormwater drainage system maintenance will be specifically trained in the disposal of floatables, grit, sediment, and other pollutants removed from the system. Additional training, or certification, will be provided to employees that manage and apply chemicals for control of dust, pests, vermin, and weeds and/or to enhance the growth or condition of public urban landscape and recreation facilities. Training will target the safe and effective application, storage and disposal of chemicals used. 7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections A preventive maintenance program will be developed that will include routine inspections of catch basins and other stormwater systems for the municipal building and vehicle storage yard. The objective of the inspections is to reduce pollutant loading from municipal sites. Inspections will include noting any problems or issues that may have an impact on stormwater quality, and any corrective actions needed. Schedules and procedures will be established for the ' inspections, and a record -keeping system will be implemented to schedule and document inspections. 0 1 Page 24 COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT TOWN OF HAW RIVER 7.6.5 Vehicular Operations All vehicles, equipment, and associated material at both the Public Works and Parks & Rec. facilities are stored inside buildings. The Public Works vehicles (pickup and dump trucks) are currently washed outside, with the untreated wash water discharging into a nearby drainage ditch. As part of the stormwater ' management plan, the truck washing operation will be modified to include collection and treatment of the wash wastewater before discharge. Minor vehicle and equipment maintenance take place at these facilities. ' 7.6.6 Waste Disposal Garbage, recyclables, and heavy trash collection are contracted out to private companies. ' 7.6.7 Flood Management Projects Future flood management projects will be reviewed from a water quality standpoint. 7.6.8 Existing ordinances ' No ordinances exist which specifically address illicit discharges, post construction stormwater runoff control, or discharges to nutrient sensitive waters. 7.6.9 Other evaluations There are no other aspects of the municipal operation that have been previously evaluated. 7.6.10 Decision Process The most effective and practical BMPs for minimizing stormwater pollution were selected for this program. 7.6.11 Evaluation The pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program will be evaluated based on how each individual BMP is meeting its measurable ' goal at the end of each reporting period. Changes will be considered for any BMPs that are not meeting the measurable goals. 7 LIB I Page 25 1 1 AFFIDAVIT OF INSERTION OF The Times -News Publishing Burlington, NC Alainance County � v r " Notl,ce; of Public . Hearing Town.. Council ' of t Town` of. -Haw'. River v ADVERTISMENT hold;a;publlo hearing ,Monday, -':,February ' 2 2003;iat"7pm In ine H,, Company tiRlvef'Munlclpal' Bulldin .4 Ef�Main SL,� Haw Ri sr.o'mpurpose. for 1h �publlc' hea'ring.ls to consl er} the'. ' n of Hew Riv 5f6wi,Water, Manageme eport and WIDE5tormwateP f'ermIt.Applic tton, .-public comment David W,'beal Town Manager 1.-February",i 3 `.t 8, 2003. I, LINDA GIBSON Legal Advertising Manager of the The "Times -News Publishing, Co., do certify that the advertisement of Town of Haw River 1 Entitled I NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Measuring 30 lines appeared in The Times -News, a newspaper published in Alaniance CoLlnly, 13tn-lil,gtort, NC, III issues of' February 13, 19, 2003 Legal Advertising Manager Sworn to and subscribed before me this lq day of �� a`1.�1(�C� 2003 Notary Public My commission expires - jj:P1M3q3k3 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality 11/6/2002 THE TOWN OF HAW RIVER KEVIN PATTON, TOWN MANAGER P.O. BOX 103 HAW RIVER, NC 27258-0103 Subject: NPDES Phase II Stormwater Program Kevin Patton: 1n 1990 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Phase I stormwater program was promulgated under the Clean Water Act. Phase I relies on National Pollutant discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage to address stormwater runoff from: (1) "medium" and "large" municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) generally serving populations of 100,000 or greater, (2) construction activity disturbing 5 acres of land or greater, and (3) ten categories of industrial activity. The NPDES Stormwater Phase II Final Rule was promulgated in December 1999 and is the next step in EPA's effort to preserve, protect, and improve the Nation's water resources from polluted storm water runoff. The Phase It program expands the Phase I program by requiring additional operators of MS4s in urbanized areas and operators of small construction sites, through the use of NPDES permits, to implement programs and practices to control stormwater runoff. Phase tI is intended to further reduce adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic habitat by instituting the use of controls on the unregulated sources of stormwater discharges that have the greatest likelihood of causing continued environmental degradation. The NPDES Stormwater Phase 1I Final Rule requires nationwide coverage of all operators of small MS4s that are located within the boundaries of a Bureau of the Census defined "urbanized area" based on the latest decennial Census. We are writing to you to remind you that the Town of Haw River has been identified as being located within a census designated urbanized area in both the 1990 and 2000 decennial census. As a regulated community, you are required to develop a stormwater management program and apply for stormwater permit coverage, if you own and operate a small MS4 or Ole a certification that the Town of Haw River does not own or operate a small MS4. The deadline for submitting your application package or non -ownership certification is March 10, 2003. Application and certification documents, as well as additional information on the NPDES stormwater program, are available for download at our web site . Our web address is http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/su/stormwater.htm1. You may also contact us for hard copies of the documents. If you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact me (919-733-5083, ext.525) or Darren England (919-733-5083, ext. 545) Sincerely, Bradley Bennett, Supervisor Stormwater and General Permits Unit cc: Central Files Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files Winston-Salem Regional Office N. C. 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