HomeMy WebLinkAboutMUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM NPDES PERMIT NO GAS2000200 GDPRGeorgia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division, Watershed Protection Branch
4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, Georgia 30354
Reply To: Linda MacGregor, P.E., Branch Chief
NonPoint Source Program 404/675 -6232
404/675 -6240
FAX: 404/675 -6245
April 12, 2010
Honorable Deke Copenhaver
Mayor of Augusta
530 Greene Street, Room 806
Augusta, Georgia 30901 -4406
RE: Augusta- Richmond County
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
NPDES Permit No. GAS000200
Dear Mayor Copenhaver:
Pursuant to the Georgia Water Quality Control Act, as amended; the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended; and the Rules and Regulations promulgated
thereunder, we have today issued the attached National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System ( NPDES) Permit for your municipal separate storm sewer system.
On October 9, 2009, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
transmitted a proposed draft Permit to you. In a February 3, 2010 letter, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided preliminary comments on the draft
Permit. To address the comments, EPD has incorporated revised wording into the
Permit. Please note that this wording varies from the wording in the October 9, 2009
draft Permit. The minor wording changes, made to the boilerplate language of the
permit, were limited to the following:
• Part 1.B.5 — a definition for "highly visible pollutant source" has been added;
• Part 1.B.6 — a definition for "illicit discharge" has been added;
• Part II.A.3 — the text under "Discharge Prohibitions" was revised to include the
word "non- stormwater ";
• Part III.A — the text under "Program Amendments" was revised to include the
words "and implement" in the last paragraph;
• Part III.C.11- the text was added to require a status report on Low Impact
Development/Green Infrastructure implementation;
• Part III.D — text under "Public Education Program" was added to include
suggested websites to obtain public education materials; and
Honorable Deke Copenhaver
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April 12, 2010
• Part III.F — the text under "Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure" was
revised to include the words "residential and commercial development ".
Please note that the Permit has an expiration date of April 12, 2012. Through
additional discussions with EPA, it was determined that the Permit would be issued for
two years, rather than the usual five -year period. During the 2010 -2012 period, EPA
and EPD will continue negotiations on the Permit template.
Please be advised that on and after the effective date indicated in the attached
NPDES Permit, the permittee must comply with all terms and conditions of this Permit.
Sincerely,
err
Lawrence W. Hedges
Program Manager
NonPoint Source Program
LW H /lap
Attachment
cc: Garrett Weiss, Environmental Engineer
Phase I Medium MS4
NPDES Permit No. GAS000200
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
Discharges From The
Augusta- Richmond County
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
In compliance with the provisions of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act
(Georgia Laws 1964, p. 416, as amended), hereinafter called the "State Act ", the
Federal Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S. C. 1251 et seq.), hereinafter called
the "Clean Water Act ", and the Rules and Regulations promulgated pursuant to
each of these Acts, all new and existing storm water point sources covered under
this permit are authorized to discharge storm water from this municipal storm
sewer system to the waters of the State of Georgia in accordance with the
limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Part I
through Appendix A hereof.
This permit shall become effective on April 13, 2010.
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight, April 12, 2012.
Signed this 12th day of April 2010.
L, a A qmec" ,
Director,
Environmental Protection Division
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
PART I. COVERAGE UNDER THIS PERMIT
A. Coverage
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1. This permit covers all new and existing point source discharges of storm
water from the authorized municipal separate storm sewer system to
waters of the State of Georgia, except the following storm water
discharges are not regulated by this permit:
a. NPDES permitted storm water discharges associated with industrial
activity that discharge through a storm water system which is not a
municipal separate storm sewer system within the boundaries of
the municipality;
b. Conveyances that discharge storm water runoff combined with
municipal sewage;
C. Discharges from a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW);
d. Storm water discharges that enter the waters of the State other
than from a point source;
e. Storm water discharges from construction sites which are one acre
or greater; and
f. NPDES permitted non -storm water discharges, such as process
and non - process wastewater.
2. The permittee is liable for permit compliance and the implementation of
the Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) for all discharges from
the municipal separate storm sewer system for which it is owner or
operator.
B. Definitions
All terms used in this permit shall be interpreted in accordance with the
definitions as set forth in the Georgia Water Quality Control Act, as amended,
and the Federal Clean Water Act, as amended, unless otherwise defined in this
paragraph.
1. "Annual Report" means the document submitted by the permittee on an
annual basis summarizing the Storm Water Management Program
activities conducted during the previous year, in accordance with Part III.0
of the permit.
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2. "Best Management Practice" or "BMP" means both structural devices to
store or treat storm water runoff and non - structural programs or practices
which are designed to prevent or reduce the pollution of the waters of the
State of Georgia.
3. "Director" means the Director of the Environmental Protection Division of
the Department of Natural Resources, State of Georgia.
4. "EPD" means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of
Natural Resources, State of Georgia.
5. "Highly Visible Pollutant Source" or "HVPS" means a land use or activity
on a commercial site that produces higher than normally found levels of
pollutants in stormwater runoff. These facilities may include, but are not
limited to, gasoline stations, auto repair shops, commercial car washes,
home improvement stores, nurseries, etc.
6. "Illicit Discharge" means any direct or indirect non - stormwater discharge to
the separate storm sewer system, including but not limited to, sewage,
process wastewater, and washwater. The discharge may be continuous
or intermittent in occurrence.
7. "Maximum Extent Practicable" (MEP) means the technology -based
discharge standards and controls necessary for the reduction of pollutants
discharged from a municipal separate storm sewer system. These
standards and controls may consist of a combination of best management
practices, control techniques, system design and engineering methods,
and such other provisions for the reduction of pollutants discharged from a
municipal separate storm sewer system as described in the Storm Water
Management Program.
8. "Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System" or "MS4" means a conveyance
or system of conveyances including roads with drainage systems,
municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade
channels or storm drains, owned or operated by a municipality or other
public body, designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water
runoff and is not a combined sewer or part of a Publicly Owned Treatment
Works.
9. "Natural Background Level' means the average value of a specific
parameter naturally detected in a water body which has not been affected
by any manmade discharge or runoff.
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10. "Outfall" means the most downstream point on a municipal storm sewer
system where it discharges to the waters of the State.
11. "Pollutant" means -dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, -filter
backwash, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, munitions, chemical wastes,
biological materials, radioactive materials (except those regulated under
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended), heat, wrecked or discarded
equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt and industrial, municipal and agricultural
waste discharged into water.
12. "Program" or "SWMP" means the Storm Water Management Program
required to be developed and implemented under the terms and
conditions of this permit and refers to a comprehensive program to
manage the quality of storm water discharged from a MS4, and which
addresses the topics listed in Appendix A.
13. "State Act" means the Georgia Water Quality Control Act, as amended.
14. "State Rules" or "Rules" means the Georgia Rules and Regulations for
Water Quality Control.
15. "Storm Water" means storm water runoff, snowmelt runoff, and surface
runoff and drainage.
16. "USEPA" or "EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection
Agency.
17. "Waters of the State" means any and all rivers, streams, creeks, branches,
lakes, reservoirs, ponds, drainage systems, springs, wells, wetlands, wet
weather streams, and all other bodies of surface or subsurface water,
natural or artificial, lying within or forming a part of the boundaries of the
State which are not entirely confined and retained completely upon the
property of a single individual, partnership, or corporation.
PART II. DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS AND RECEIVING WATER LIMITATIONS
A. Discharge Prohibitions
1. The permittee shall effectively prohibit discharges of non -storm water
through its MS4 into waters of the State of Georgia.
2. The permittee is prohibited from discharging storm water which contains
pollutants which have not been reduced to the maximum extent
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practicable using procedures identified in the Storm Water Management
Program.
3. Discharges from the following activities will not be subject to the
prohibition on non - stormwater discharges at this time, except if the
discharges are identified as being a significant source of pollutants:
a. Water line flushing and other discharges from potable water
sources;
b. Landscape irrigation and lawn watering;
C. Irrigation water;
d. Diverted stream flows;
e. Rising ground waters;
f. Infiltration to separate storm drains;
g. Uncontaminated pumped ground water;
h. Foundation and footing drains;
i. Water from crawl space pumps;
j. Air conditioning condensation;
k. Springs;
I. Individual residential car washing;
M. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
n. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; or
o. Flows from fire fighting.
B. Receiving Water Standards
1. The permittee shall, to the maximum extent practicable, regulate and
manage the MS4 to assure that discharges from the MS4 to the waters of
the State do not cause the following criteria to be exceeded:
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a. All waters shall be free from materials associated with municipal or
domestic sewage, industrial waste or any other waste which will
settle to form sludge deposits that become putrescent, unsightly, or
otherwise objectionable;
b. All waters shall be free from oil, scum, and floating debris
associated with municipal or domestic sewage, industrial waste or
other discharges in amount sufficient to be unsightly or to interfere
with legitimate water uses;
C. All waters shall be free from material related to municipal, industrial
or other discharges which produce turbidity, color, odor, or other
objectionable conditions which interfere with legitimate water uses;
d. All waters shall be free from turbidity which results in a substantial
visual contrast in a water body due to a man -made activity. The
upstream appearance of a body of water shall be as observed at a
point immediately upstream of a turbidity- causing man -made
activity. That upstream appearance shall be compared to a point
which is located sufficiently downstream from the activity so as to
provide an appropriate mixing zone. For land disturbing activities,
proper design, installation, and maintenance of best management
practices and compliance with issued permits shall constitute
compliance with this criteria.
e. All water shall be free from toxic, corrosive, acidic and caustic
substances discharged from municipalities, industries, or other
sources, such as nonpoint sources, in amounts, concentrations, or
combinations which are harmful to humans, animals or aquatic life.
PART III. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The permittee shall implement and enforce a Storm Water Management Program
(SWMP) designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum
extent practicable, in order to protect water quality and to satisfy the appropriate water
quality requirements of the State Act and Rules. The SWMP format should follow the
outline contained in Appendix A. The SWMP and its amendments, upon approval by
EPD, shall become part of this permit.
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
A. Program Amendments
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EPD may require a revision of the SWMP at any time it is deemed necessary by
the Director to comply with the goals and requirements of the State Act, but
specifically for any of the following reasons:
A change has occurred which will significantly impact the potential
for the discharge of pollutants to the waters of the State of Georgia;
2. The program proves ineffective in controlling pollutants from the
MS4 to the maximum extent practicable;
3. An adverse impact to water quality has been documented as a
result of discharges from the MS4; or
4. To include more stringent requirements necessary to comply with
new State or Federal statutory or regulatory requirements.
The Director shall notify the permittee of the required modifications in writing and
set forth a schedule for the permittee to develop and implement the modified
SWMP. The permittee may propose alternative SWMP modifications to EPD.
B. Program Approval
The SWMP may be modified by the permittee at any time. Written notification of
proposed SWMP modifications must be submitted to EPD at least 30 days prior
to implementation of the modification. EPD reserves the right to disapprove the
SWMP modification.
C. Annual Report
The permittee shall prepare an annual system -wide report covering the reporting
period of April 1- March 31 . The report shall be submitted by May 15th following
the reporting period. The report must include a comprehensive summary of all
the storm water management program activities conducted during the reporting
period (see Appendix A). The report shall be submitted using the form provided
by EPD and shall include, in part, the following:
The status of implementing the components of the SWMP that are
established as permit conditions; and also, the status of compliance with
any schedules established under this permit;
2. Proposed changes to the SWMP that are established as permit conditions,
including the addition of any outfalls and an update on areas added to the
municipal separate storm sewer system;
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
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3. Revisions, if necessary, to the assessments of controls and the fiscal
analysis reported in the permit application;
4. A summary of data, including monitoring data that was accumulated
throughout the reporting year;
5. Annual expenditures and budget for year following each annual report;
6. A summary describing the number and nature of enforcement actions,
inspections, and public education programs;
7. Identification of water quality improvements or degradation;
8. A summary of any SWMP activities conducted to increase the focus on
any areas containing impaired waters with completed TMDLs, including
implementation of the Total Maximum Daily Load requirements in Part
III.E;
9. A description of educational activities and enforcement efforts taken to
address highly visible pollutant sources and illicit discharges;
10. A summary of any activities taken to increase pollution prevention and
good housekeeping at industrial and municipal operations; and
11. A summary of actions taken to remove regulatory obstacles and
encourage and /or require the use of Green Infrastructure and Low Impact
Development approaches to managing stormwater.
The permittee shall be responsible for the content of the report or the failure to
provide information for the report relating to the MS4 for which it is the owner or
operator. The permittee shall sign and certify the Annual Report as required
under Part V.J of this permit.
D. Public Education Program
Conduct a public education program that addresses water quality issues and the
protection of water resources. If the permittee will participate in an existing
regional program, then the Annual Report should summarize the activities
performed during the reporting period. If the permittee will implement its own
public education program, the proposed program must be described in the Storm
Water Management Program and the activities conducted during the reporting
period must be summarized in the Annual Report.
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Public education materials are available on numerous websites, including these
suggested sites: U.S. EPA ( www.epa.gov ), Clean Water Campaign
( www.cleanwatercampaign.com ) and Center for Watershed Protection
( www.cwp.org ).
E. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
In the first Annual Report after issuance of this permit, or after establishment of
an approved TMDL for a pollutant of concern in the permittee's storm water
discharges during this permit term, the permittee shall identify these impaired
stream segment(s) and /or tributaries to these impaired stream segments, the
pollutant of concern, and the location of all known MS4 outfalls located on these
segments or occurring within one linear mile upstream of these segments within
the permittee's jurisdiction. The permittee shall also propose a monitoring plan
(Plan) in the Annual Report for each pollutant of concern.
The Plan shall include the sample type, frequency, any seasonal considerations,
and an implementation schedule to start monitoring for each pollutant of concern.
The Plan must either include a map showing the location of all MS4 outfalls on
the impaired stream segments and within one linear mile upstream of these
segments (within the permittee's jurisdiction), or a schedule for confirming the
location of these outfalls. Also, the Plan must include a description of proposed
best management practices (BMPs) to be used to address the pollutants of
concern. Subsequent Annual Reports will include an assessment of the data for
each pollutant of concern, and an assessment of the effectiveness of the BMPs
employed, to determine what, if any, additional adaptive BMP measures may be
necessary to contribute towards returning the stream to compliance with State
water quality standards. Following any review and comment on the Plan by
EPD, the permittee will incorporate any necessary changes into the Plan.
F. Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure
EPD encourages the use of green infrastructure practices and approaches on
both new and redeveloped sites. The permittee shall review and revise, where
necessary, building codes, ordinances, and other regulations to ensure they do
not prohibit or impede the use of green infrastructure practices, including
infiltration, reuse, and evapotranspiration. At a minimum, the permittee shall
assess those regulations governing residential and commercial development,
road design and parking requirements. During the regulatory review, the
permittee should consider the inclusion of incentives for use of green
infrastructure practices into the ordinance. The ordinance evaluation shall be
completed within two years and a written report submitted to EPD with the 2011-
2012 Annual Report. Any necessary ordinance revisions must be completed,
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
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and adopted ordinances submitted to EPD, within four years of the effective date
of the Permit.
Design information on low impact development practices can be found in the
Georgia Stormwater Management Manual ( www.geomiastormwater.com ).
Additional information on green infrastructure and better site design can be found
on numerous websites, including these suggested sites: U.S. EPA
( www.epa.gov Center for Watershed Protection ( www.cwp.org ), Georgia
Coastal Resource Division's "Georgia's Green Growth Guidelines"
( crd.dnr. state. ga.us and Green Infrastructure Center (www.gicinc.om In
addition, you may want to consult the following webpages on EPA's website:
www.epa.gov /nps /lid and http: / /cfpub. epa.gov /npdes /home.cfm ?program id =298
G. Stormwater Design Manual
The permittee must adopt and implement the use of either the Georgia
Stormwater Management Manual (GSMM) or an equivalent local design manual.
For Chatham County and the permittees located within Chatham County, the
adopted manual should include the Coastal Supplement to the GSMM. The
adoption of the design manual must be completed by no later than 2 years from
the effective date of the Permit. The permittee must provide documentation to
EPD to demonstrate the date the adoption of the design manual occurred in the
2011 -2012 annual report.
PART IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Monitoring Procedures
The permittee must perform all monitoring as described in the Storm
Water Management Program.
2. Monitoring must be conducted according to approved test procedures set
forth in 40 CFR Part 136, unless other approved test procedures have
been specified.
3. Parameters shall be analyzed to the detection limits specified by EPD. If a
parameter is not detected at or above the detection limit, a value of "NOT
DETECTED" will be reported for that sample and the detection limit will
also be reported.
4. If the permittee monitors any parameter at the designated location(s) more
frequently than required by this permit, the permittee shall analyze all
samples using approved analytical methods specified in Part IV.A.3. EPD
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
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may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other
parameters not specified in this permit or the Storm Water Management
Program by written notification to the permittee.
B. Retention of Records
1. The permittee shall retain copies of all reports required by this permit, all
monitoring information and records of all other data required by or used to
demonstrate compliance with this permit, including any additional
monitoring performed which is not required by this permit, for a period of
at least three years. After EPD's approval, the permittee will implement
the latest revision of the Storm Water Management Program, while
retaining on file the previous version of the program for a period of at least
three years. These periods may be modified by the Director by written
notification at any time.
2. Records of monitoring information shall include:
a. The date, exact place, time of sampling, or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of the analyses.
PART V. STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS
A. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and the
State Act and is grounds for:
a. Enforcement action;
b. Permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or
C. Denial of a permit renewal application.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
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2. The Clean Water Act and the State Act both provide that any person who
falsifies or tampers with any monitoring device or method required under
this permit, or who makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any record submitted or required by this permit, shall, if
convicted, be punished by a fine or by imprisonment, or by both. Both
Acts include procedures for imposing civil penalties for violations or for
negligent or intentional failure or refusal to comply with any final or
emergency order of the Director.
3. If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with, or will be unable to
comply with any condition specified in this permit, the permittee shall
provide EPD with an oral report within 24 hours from the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances, followed by a written
report within five (5) days. The written submission shall contain:
a. A description of the noncompliance and its cause;
b. The exact dates and times of noncompliance or, if not corrected,
the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue;
and
C. The steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence
of the noncompliance.
4. The permittee shall give written notice to EPD at least ten (10) days before
any planned changes in the permitted activity, which may result in
noncompliance with permit requirements.
B. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for the permittee, in an enforcement action, that it would
have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain
compliance with the conditions of this permit.
C. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the
expiration date of the permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new
permit.
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
D. Duty to Mitigate
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The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any
discharge in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of
adversely affecting human health or the environment.
E. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times maintain and operate as efficiently as possible all
facilities and systems of treatment and control, owned or operated by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit and
with the requirements of the Storm Water Management Program. Proper
operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and
appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation
of adequate backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by
a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of this permit.
F. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause.
The filing of a request by the permittee for permit modification, termination,
revocation and reissuance, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated
noncompliance does not negate any permit condition.
G. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of either real or
personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to
private property, any invasion of personal rights, or any infringement of Federal,
State, or local laws and regulations.
H. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall provide any information that EPD may request to determine
compliance with this permit. The permittee shall also provide EPD with any
requested copies of records required by this permit.
I. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, the Regional Administrator of USEPA, and
their authorized representatives, agents, or employees, after presentation of
credentials to:
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
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1. Enter the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is
located or conducted, or where records are kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit;
2. Have access to and to copy any records required under the terms and
conditions of this permit;
3. Inspect any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations regulated or
required under this permit; and
4. Sample or monitor any substance or parameter at any location.
J. Signatory Requirements
1. All information submitted to EPD or that this permit requires the permittee
to maintain shall be signed by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official, or by a duly authorized representative of that
person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
a. The authorization is made in writing by the official and submitted to
EPD.
b. The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of the municipality's Storm
Water Management Program such as the position of manager,
operator, superintendent, or position of equivalent responsibility.
C. If an authorization is no longer accurate because of a different
individual or position having been authorized, then a new
authorization must be submitted to EPD prior to or together with
any report, information, or application signed by the authorized
representative.
2. Any person signing documents under this section shall make the following
certification:
"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 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
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are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
K. Other Information
If the permittee becomes aware of a failure to submit any relevant facts or of
submission of incorrect information in any report to EPD, the permittee shall
promptly submit the relevant facts or information.
L. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined by EPD to be confidential under Section 16 of the
State Act or by the Regional Administrator of the USEPA under the Code of
Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 2, all reports prepared according to the terms
of this permit shall be available for public inspection at an office of EPD under the
Georgia Open Records Act. All monitoring data, permit applications, permittees'
names and addresses, and permits shall not be considered confidential.
M. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable. If any permit provision or the
application of any permit provision to any circumstance is held invalid, the
provision does not affect other circumstances or the remainder of this permit.
N. Contested Hearings
Any person who is aggrieved or adversely affected by any action of the Director
shall petition the Director for a hearing within thirty (30) days of notice of this
action.
O. Civil and Criminal Liability
The permittee is liable for civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance with this
permit and must comply with applicable State and Federal laws. The permit
cannot be interpreted to relieve the permittee of this liability even if it has not
been modified to incorporate new requirements.
P. Transfer of Ownership
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director.
The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit
to change the name of the permittee and incorporate such other requirements as
may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
Q. Previous Permits
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All previous State water quality permits issued to this MS4, are hereby revoked
by the issuance of this permit. The permit governs discharges from this MS4
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
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Appendix A
Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) and Annual Report
The following information should be used in preparing and implementing the permittee's
Storm Water Management Program. The specific requirements can be found in the
Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 122. In addition, in accordance with Part III.0 of the
NPDES Permit, a detailed description of the activities related to each requirement must
be reported in the annual report form provided by EPD.
A. Structural and Source Control Measures (40 CFR Part 122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A))
1. A description of structural control maintenance activities and a
maintenance schedule (40 CFR Part 122.26 (d)(2)(iv)(A)(1)
2. A description of planning procedures (40 CFR Part 122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(2))
3. A description of practices for operating and maintaining streets (40 CFR
Part 122.26 (d)(2)(iv)(A)(3))
4. A description of a program to assure that flood management projects
assess the impacts on water quality of receiving waters and that existing
devices have been evaluated for potential retrofitting (40 CFR Part
122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(4))
5. A description of a program to monitor runoff from municipal waste facilities
(40 CFR Part 122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(5))
6. A description of a program to reduce pollutants associated with the
application of pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides (40 CFR Part
122.26(d)(2)(iv)(A)(6))
B. A description of a program to detect and remove illicit discharges (40 CFR Part
122.26(d)(2)(iv)(B))
A description of a program, including inspections, to implement and
enforce an ordinance to prevent illicit discharges;
2. A description of procedures to conduct on -going field screening activities;
3. A description of procedures to investigate portions of the MS4 that indicate
a reasonable potential for containing illicit discharges;
4. A description of procedures to prevent, contain, and respond to spills;
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5. A description of activities to facilitate that proper management and
disposal of used oil and toxic materials; and
6. A description of controls to limit infiltration of seepage from sanitary
sewers to the MS4.
C. A description of a program to monitor and control pollutants from municipal
landfills, hazardous waste treatment, disposal and recovery facilities, and
industrial facilities that the MS4 determines are contributing pollutant loading to
the storm sewer system (40 CFR Part 122.26(d)(2)(iv)(C))
1. Identify priorities and procedures for inspections; and
2. A monitoring program for storm water discharges associated with
industrial facilities.
D. A description of a program to maintain best management practices to reduce
pollutants in storm water runoff from construction sites (40 CFR Part
122.26(d)(2)(iv)(D))
1. A description of procedures for site planning;
2. A description of requirements for nonstructural and structural best
management practices;
3. A description of procedures for identifying priorities for inspecting sites and
enforcing control measures; and
4. A description of educational and training measures for construction site
operators.
E. An estimated assessment of controls including estimated reductions in pollutant
loadings (40 CFR Part 122.26(d)(2)(v)
F. A fiscal analysis of the necessary capital and operation and maintenance
expenditures necessary to accomplish the activities of the programs.
In addition to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 122, the SWMP and annual report must
address the following additional requirements:
A. Activities to address any receiving waters with finalized Total Maximum Daily
Loads (TMDL):
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1. Provide a list of receiving waters within the MS4 jurisdiction that have
TMDLs completed (see 305(b)/303(d) list of waters);
2. Identify all outfalls discharging to these impaired stream segments;
3. Develop a monitoring program for pollutants of concern; and
4. Develop best management practices to address sources of the pollutant(s)
of concern and assess the effectiveness of the practices annually.
B. Activities to address Highly Visible Pollutant Sources (HVPS):
1. Develop an inventory of highly visible pollutant sources;
2. Describe your program for inspecting the HVPS facilities; and
3. Describe your program to address any problems noted during inspection
of these facilities.
C. Describe your storm water education program and explain whether it is
conducted through participation in a regional program or tailored to your
municipality. Your program should, in part, encourage public involvement by
your citizens in the storm water management program.
D. Any other reasonable requirements which EPD determines are necessary to
result in full implementation of a storm water management program, including:
1. Development of a green infrastructure program, which includes the
evaluation of local ordinances to ensure they do not prohibit or impede low
impact development and the implementation of green infrastructure
practices where feasible;
2. Adoption and use of a design manual, whether it is the Georgia
Stormwater Management Manual or a local manual;
3. Implementation of a proactive, routine inspection program for the MS4 and
relevant facilities (e.g. municipal, industrial, highly visible pollutant
sources, etc.); and
4. Annual reporting of any storm water management program activities
resulting in water quality improvements, such as the elimination of illicit
discharges, elimination of sanitary sewer overflows, elimination of leaking
septic systems, BMP retrofits, streambank stabilization, etc.