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NewYorkStateDepartmentofEnvironmentalConservation625BroadwayAlbanyNY12233-3505NoticeofIntentforCoverageUnderanSPDESGeneralPermitforStormWaterDischargesFromSMALLMUNICIPALSEPARATESTORMSEWERSYSTEMSSubmissionofthisNoticeofIntent(NOl)constitutesnoticethattheentityidentifiedinSectionAofthisformintendstobeauthorizedbyDEC’sSmallMS4SPDESGeneralPermitissuedforstormwaterdischargesfromthesmallmunicipalseparatestormsewersystem(MS4)inNewYorkState.SubmissionoftheNOlalsoconstitutesnoticethatthepartyidentifiedinSectionAofthisformhasread,understands,andmeetstheeligibilityconditionsofPartlB.oftheSmallMS4GeneralPermit;agreestocomplywithallapplicabletermsandconditionsoftheSmallMS4GeneralPermit;understandsthatcontinuedauthorizationundertheSmallMS4GeneralPermitiscontingentonmaintainingeligibilityforcoverage,andthatimplementationofthepermittee’sstormwatermanagementprogramisrequiredtobeginwithinfive(S)businessdaysafteracompletedNOlisreceivedbyDEC.Inordertobegrantedcoverage,allinformationrequiredonthisformmustbecompleted.Pleasereadandmakesureyoucomplywithallpermitrequirements,includingtherequirementtoprepareandimplementastormwatermanagementprogram.SectionA.SmallMS4OwnerlOperatorInformation1.Name:__jcflja_...JJtL0icO_2.Phone:C421)_2.P5-ri&rj3.a.MailingAddress:a.StreetorP.O.Box:—2J5b.c.State:pJ’(d.ZipCode:Hi5Q-SectionB.SmallM54LocationInformation1.M54Name:_______________________________2.a.CitylTownNillage:____________________________________b.County(ies):_________________________________3.a.PermitApplicant:0Federal0StateUCountyUCity‘TownUVillageCSchoolDistrictUFireDistrictCOtherpublicentity4.DoestheM54dischargetoreceivingwatersorawatershedwhichis/areimpaired(appearonDEC’s303(d)listorforwhichaTotalMaximumDailyLoad(TMDL)hasbeendetermined?YesCNoJanuary8,2003 SectionC.InitialIdentificationofManagementPractices(attachadditionalsheetsasnecessary)Pupl!cEducation______OutreachTechniques-‘--t—-ManagementPracticestoEncouragpypcs0Classroomeducation/schoolprogramsD-Properlawnandgardencare(fertilizerandpesticideuse,OOutreachtocommercialentitiessweeping,etc.)L-PrintedmaterialU-LowimpactdevelopmentOMediacampaignW—tetwastemanagementtZJ—”Libraryofeducationalmaterials0PollutionpreventionforbusinessesOEventsandProgramsLWProperdisposalofhouseholdhazardouswastesa—Displays0TrashmanagementOPostersandsignsofvaryingsizes(magnettobillboards)W_.—WaterconservationpracticesOSpeakerstocommunitygroups0Others’OEconomicincentivesoPromotionalgiveawaysOOthers2PublIclnvolvementlParticipation-InvolvementTechniquer—ParticI1iiatlonActivltist——LW-Advisory/partnercommittees0Adopt-a-streamOLocalstormwatercontact0Reforestationprograma—Pubhcaccesstodocumentsandinformationlu—Stormdrainstenciling—‘Publicreviewofplansandannualreports0Stream,beach]roadwaycleanupZ_—’lNatershedorganizations0Volunteermonitoring—rflajjC.OAttitudesurveys0WetlandplantingsOCommunityhotlines0Others—Stakeholdermeetingsa-iaihnglistdevelopmentanduseOOther3IllicitDischargeDetectionandElirninatiott4‘1_________-DetectionandEliminationActivities—..rypeofDischargestoTa-..0z’ThystemmappingQ—FailingsepticsystemsQ-identifyingillicitconnections—lllegaldumpingODyetesting—1ndustrial/businessconnectionsOShorelinesurveys0RecreationalsewageSysteminspections—SanitaryseweroverflowsoOlherW—Wastewaterconnectionstothestormdrainsystem0Others4ConstructionSiteStormWaterRunoffControl_________________ZMaintainpracticeinspectionandmaintenance1WPermanentseedingOBrushbarrier‘Preservingnaturalvegetationla—theckdamslRiprapOChemicalstabilizationtwSedimentfiltersandsedimentchambersu—ConstructionentrancesIZV’Sedimenttraptss-tonstructionreviewerIgSedimentbasinsandrockdamsu—Constructionsequencing_SiltfenceOContractorcertificationandinspectortrainingMSoddingES1—Dustcontrol0SoilrougheningE—FilterbermsLL—SoilretentionOGeneralconstructionsitewastemanagementZ—SpillpreventionandcontrolplanZ—’GeotextilesU—StormdraininletprotectionQ.—Gradientterraces—Temporarydiversiondikes—Grass-linedchannelsQ-Temporarystreamcrossingsl—’Landgrading0TemporaryslopedrainLModelordinancesQ—egetatedbufferOJAulching0Vehiclemaintenanceandwashingareas2-PermanentdiversionsUWindfencesandsandfencesJanuary8,2003 SectionC.InitialIdentificationofManagementPractices(continued)5Post-ConstructionStorniWaterManagementinNewDevelopmentandRedevelojci-AlternateturnaroundsciInfiltrationtrenchU-AlternativepayersUInfiltrationbasinUAluminjectionciInfrastructureplanning@‘BioretentionUManufacturedproductsforstormwaterinletsQZManagementpracticeinspectionandmaintenanceNarrowerresidentialstreetsgZBufferzonesCOn-lottreatment1ZYCatchbasinUOpenspacedesignConservationeasementsQ-Ordinancesforpostconstructionrunofftl-”DryextendeddetentionpondsCPorouspavementUEliminatingcurbsandguttersEq-’SandandorganicfiltersU’GrassedswalesL2-Stormwaterwetland2GrassedfilterstripsCUrbanforestryUGreenparking9Wetpondsci..—In-linestorage[3ZoningandSitePlanReviewUOthers6.PollutionPreventionlGoodHousekeepingforMunicipal-Cfi--D—AlternativeproductsUPetwastecollectionUAlternativedischargeoptionsforchlorinatedwater6kRoadsaltapplicationandstorageD—Automobilemaintenances—Roadwayandbridgemaintenance-EmptoyeetrainingUSepticsystemcontrolsD—Hazardousmaterialsstorage_rSpillresponseandpreventionUIllegaldumpingcontrol-Stormdrainsystemcleaning2LandscapingandlawncareUsedoilrecyclingD-MaterialsmanagementVehiclewashingParkinglotandstreetcleaningUOthersEu—PestcontrolSection0.InitialIdentificationofMeasurableGoats(aftachadditionalsheetsasnecessary)Person(s)responsibleforimplementingorCoordinatingthestormwatermanagementprogram:A,-iL’J//Oc*,r6,\L,Phone:_________________1.PublicEducationandOutreachonStormWaterImpacts4.ConstructionSiteStormWaterRunoffcontrolMeasurablegoals(withstartandenddates)Measurablegoals(withstartandenddates):\\O-.z:.zz:zz.t.zz*:2.PubliclrivolvementiParticipation5.Post-ConstructionStormWaterManagementinNewMeasurablegoals(withstartandenddates)DevelopmentandRedevelopmentMeasurablegoals(withstartandenddates)1\\Ø*January8,2003 SectionD.(continued)3.IllicitDischargeDetectionandElimination6.PollutionPreventionlGoodHousekeepingforMunicipalMeasurablegoals(withstartandenddates)OperationsMeasurablegoals(withstartandenddates).:::1...:::c::z.6SectionC.CooperatingM54sIdentifyanyMS4partnersthatwillbeassistingyouincarryingoutyourStorrnwaterManagementProgram:(AttachadescriptionofwhatportionsofwhichmanagementpracticesthattheotherMS4swillbedoingforyou,andsimilarlywhatpracticesthatyouareassistingthemwith.)NameofCooperatingM54AddressContactPersonTelephonenumberEmailSectionF.CertificationIcertifyunderpenaltyoflawthatthisdocumentandallattachmentswerepreparedundermydirectionorsupervisioninaccordancewithasystemdesignedtoassurethatqualifiedpersonnelproperlygatherandevaluatetheinformationsubmitted.Basedonmyinquiryofthepersonorpersonswhomanagethesystem!orthosepersonsdirectlyresponsibleforgatheringtheinformation,Icertifythattheinformationsubmittedis,tothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief,true,accurate,andcomplete.Iamawarethattherearesignificantpenaltiesforsubmittingfalseinformation,includingthepossibilityoffineandimprisonmentforknowingviolations.PrintName’Signature:Date:__I__/,,.,,..,,,,January8,2003 InstructionsforCompletingtheNoticeofIntentforCoverageUnderanSPDESGeneralPermitforStormWaterDischargesFromSMALLMUNICIPALSEPARATESTORMSEWERSYSTEMSWhoMustFileaNoticeofIntent?Undertheprovisionsof§402(p)oftheCleanWaterAct(CWA)andregulationsat40CFRPart122,Federallawprohibitspointsource”dischargesofstormwaterfrommunicipalseparatestormsewersystems(MS4s)towatersoftheU.S.withoutaStatePollutantDischargeEliminationSystem(SPDES)permit.IfyouareanoperatorofaregulatedsmallMS4designatedunder§122.32(a)(1)or§122.32(a)t2),youmustapplyforcoverageunderaSPDESpermit,orapplyforamodificationofanexistingSPDESpermit.IfyouhavequestionsaboutwhetheryouneedapermitundertheSPDESStormWaterProgram,contactDEC.Finally,theNOlmustbesubmittedinaccordancewiththedeadlinesestablishedinPart2.A.oftheMS4GeneralPermit.WhentoFiletheNOlFormDONOTFILETHENOtUNTILYOUHAVEREADACOPYOFTHESMALLMUNICIPALSEPARATESTORMSEWERSYSTEMGENERALPERMIT.Youwillneedtodetermineyoureligibility,prepareyourinitialstormwatermanagementprogram,andcorrectlyanswerallquestionsontheNOlform,allofwhichmustbedonebeforeyoucansignthecertificationstatementontheNotingoodfaith(andwithoutriskofcommittingperjury).WheretoFiletheNOlFormNOlsmustbesenttothefollowingaddress:StormWaterNoticeofIntentNYSDEC625BroadwayAlbanyNY12233CompletingtheNOlFormTocompletethisform,typeorprint,usinguppercaseletters,intheappropriateareasonly.Pleaseplaceeachcharacterbetweenthemarks(abbreviateifnecessarytostaywithinthenumberofcharactersallowedforeachitem).Useonespaceforbreaksbetweenwords.Pleasemakesureyouhaveaddressedallapplicablequestionsandhavemadeaphotocopyforyourrecordsbeforesendingthecompletedformtotheaddressabove.SectionA.MS4OwnerloperatorInformation1.Providethelegalnameofthegovernmentalentity,orotherlegalentitythatoperatestheM54describedinthisapplication.TheresponsiblepartyisthelegalentitythatcontrolstheM54’soperation.2.ProvidethetelephonenumberoftheMS4operator.3.ProvidethemailingaddressoftheMS4operator.IncludethestreetaddressorP.O.box,city,state,andzipcode.Allcorrespondenceregardingthepermitwillbesenttothisaddress,nottheMS4addressinSectionB.SectionB.MS4LocationInformation1.EntertheofficialorlegalnameoftheM54.EnterthecUyorcities,countyorcounties,andstateinwhichtheMS4islocated.2.IndicatethelegalstatusoftheM54operatorasaFederal,State,County,City.Town,Village.orotherpublicentity.3.IndicatewhethertheMS4dischargesstormwaterintooneormorereceivingwater(s)thatappearonthe303(d)listorforwhichaTotalMaximumDailyLoad(TMDL)hasbeenestablished.SectionC.IdentificationofInitialManagementPracticesCheckthemanagementpracticesthatyouhaveselectedtomeeteachoftheminimummeasures.Ifaselectedpracticeisnotonthelist,check0ther”andwritethenameofthepracticeinthespaceprovided.Attachadditionalpagesasnecessary.SectionD.IdentificationofInitialMeasurableGoalsListtheperson(s)responsibleforimplementingorcoordinatingthestormwatermanagementprogram.Provideanarrativedescriptionofthemeasurablegoalsthatwillbeusedforeachofthestormwaterminimumcontrolmeasures.Indicatethemonthandyearinwhichyouwillstartandfullyimplementeachoftheminimumcontrolmeasures,orindicatethefrequencyoftheactioninthedescription.Attachadditionalpagesasnecessary.SectionE.IdentificationofCooperatingMS4sListotherMS4sthatyouarecooperatingwithtoimplementyourSWMP.AlsolistanyMS4sforwhichyouareprovidingassistance.SectionF.CertificationCertificationstatementandsignature.(CAUTION:AnunsignedorundatedNOIformwillpreventthegrantingofpermitcoverage.)Federalstatutesprovideforseverepenaltiesforsubmittingfalseinformationonthisapplicationform.FederalregulationsrequirethisapplicationtobesignedbyeitheraprincipalexecutiveorrankingelectedoffidalasdescribedinPartVI.G.oftheSmallM54GeneralPermit.January8,2003 DRAFTNoticeofIntentforMS4SectionD.InitialIdentificationofMeasurableGoals1.PublicEducationandOutreachonStormWaterImpactsMeasurableGoalStartDateEndDateProvideregularwrittenarticlesintheTown’sbiannualnewsletterto10/03Continuouscommunicateimpactsofstormwaterdischargesandstepsthatresidentscandotoreducestormwaterpollution.Developanddistributebrochuresthatprovideinformationonthe3/043/06:impactsofstormwaterdischargesProvideinformationonTown’swebsiteontheimpactsof11/03ContinuousstormwaterdischargesonwaterbodiesandthestepsthatthepubliccantaketoreducepollutantsStormdrainstenciling7/0510/052.PublicParticipation&InvolvementMeasurableGoalStartDateEndDatePublishmandatorynoticeofpublicmeetingsonpermitactionsandOngoingOngoingBoardapprovalsinthelocalpaperEncourageresidentstonotifytheTownofwaterqualitycomplaintsContinuousviaphoneorwebsite/email.CoordinatewithlntermunicipalCayugaLakeWatershedOngoingOngoingOrganizationPrepareandmakepublictheannualreportthatwillbesubmittedto6/046/07:NYSDECconcerningtheSPDESpermit1 DRAFT3.IllicitDischargeDetectionandEliminationIncorporaterulespertainingtoillicitdischargeandconnectionintheTown’sproposedStormwaterManagementOrdinanceInformthepublicintheTown’snewsletterandontheTownwebsiteofhazardsandconsequencesofillicitdischargesProvidetrainingmaterialsforTownemployees.1/0412/04MeasurableCoalStartDateEndDateLocateandmapwatercourses,drainagesystems,andoutfallsinthe8/0312/04Townandidentifypriorityoutfalls.1/066,05Continuous4.ConstructionSiteStormWaterRunoffControlMeasurableCoalStartDateDraftandenactaStorrnwaterManagementOrdinance1/04EndDate6/05developmentproposalsstormwatermanagementplanincludIngplansforerosionandsedimentationcontrol(SubdivisionRegulationsincludeclustersubdivisionrequirements)Establishprocedureforsiteinspectionsduringconstruction;performweeklyinspectionsofallactiveconstructionsites•SiteplanandsubdivisionreviewstoincludereviewoftheOngoingOngoingOngoingOngoingProvidetrainingtoappropriatetownstaffinstormwatermanagementanderosionandsedimentationcontrolpractices2 DRAFT5.Post-ConstructionStormWaterManagementinNewDevelopmentandRedevelopmentMeasurableGoalStartDateEndDateDraftandenactaStormwaterManagementOrdinance,incorporating1/046/05post-constructionwaterquantityandwaterqualityconcerns.;•Draftandconsiderenactmentofastreambufferordinance.1/0112/04TowntoparticipateinCayugaLakewatershedplanningeffort.OngoingOngoing6.PollutionPrevention/GoodHousekeepingforMunicipalOperationsMeasurableCoalStartDateEndDateEstablishaprogramforregularscheduledinspectionofexisting5/03detention/retentionstructuresformaintenanceactivities.Managementplanforpesticideandsand/saltusagedevelopedDeveloptrainingmaterialsdevelopedforTownemployees6/03TrainingforPublicWorksemployeesinpollutionpreventionand12/03goodhousekeeping.3 NEWYORKSTATEDEPARTMENTOFENVIRONMENTALCONSERVATIONSPDESGENERALPERMTTFORSTORMWATERDISCHARGESfromMUNICJPALSEPARATESTORMWATERSEWERSYSTEMS(MS4s)PermitNo.GP-02-02IssuedPursuanttoArticle17,Titles7,8andArticle70oftheEnvironmentalConservationLawEffectiveDate:January8,2003Expiration:January8,2008Address:NYSDEC_______________________Div.EnvironmentalPermitsWilliamR.Adriance625BroadwayChiefPermitAdministratorAlbany,N.Y.12233-1750thorizedSignateDate:January8,2003SPDESGeneralPermitforStonnwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP.02.O2Expiration:January8,20081 StatePollutantDischargeEliminationSystemGeneralPermitforDischargesfromSmallMunicipal’SeparateStormSewerSystems(MS4s)PrefaceAuthorizationtoDischargeUndertheStatePollutantDischargeEliminationSystemInaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheCleanWaterAct,asamended,(33U.S.C.1251et.seq.)operatorsofsmallmunicipalseparatestormsewersystems(MS4s),locatedinNewYorkState,areauthorizedtodischargetoWatersoftheUnitedStates2inaccordancewiththeconditionsandrequirementssetforthherein.OnlythoseoperatorsofstormwaterdischargesfromsmallM54swhoprepareastormwatermanagementprogramandsubmitaNoticeofIntentinaccordancewithPartIIofthispermitareauthorizedtodischargeunderthisgeneralpermit.Theterm“munidpal”referredtointhefederalrulewtiichdescribesthePhaseIIstorniwaterprogramincludesnotonlytheStatesmunicipalgovernments(cities,towns,villagesandcounties),butanypubliclyfundedentitythatownsoroperatesaseparatestormwatersewersystem.ExamplesofotherpublicentitiesthatareincludedinthisprogramincludetheStateDepartmentofTransportation,StateUniversityCampuses,federalandStateprisons,Stateandfederalhospitals,ThruwayandDormitoryAuthorities,publichousingauthorities,schoolandotherspecialdistricts.2‘WatersoftheUnitedStates’means:(a)Allwaterswhicharecurrentlyused,wereusedinthepast,ormaybesusceptibletouseininterstateorforeigncommerce,includingallwaterswhicharesubjecttotheebbandflowofthetide;and(b)Allinterstatewaters,includinginterstate“wetlands;”and(c)Allotherwaterssuchasinterstatelakes;rivers;,streams(includingintermittentstreams).mudtlats;sandfiats;wetlands;sloughs;prairiepotholes;wetmeadows;playalakes;ornaturalponds;theuse,degradation,ordestructionofwhichwouldaffectorcouldaffectinterstateorforeigncommerceincludinganysuchwaters:(1)Whichareorcouldbeusedbyinterstateorforeigntravelersforrecreationalorotherpurposes;or(2)Fromwhichfishorshellfishareorcouldbetakenandsoldininterstateorforeigncommerce;or(3)Whichareusedorcouldbeusedforindustrialpurposesbyindustriesininterstatecommerce;and(d)AllimpoundmentsofwatersotherwisedefinedaswatersoftheUnitedStatesunderthisdefinition;and(e)Tributariesofwatersidentifiedinparagraphs(a)through(d)ofthisdefinition;andTheterritorialsea;and(g)Wetlandsadjacenttowaters(otherthanwatersthatarethemselveswetlands)identifiedinparagraphs(a)through(flofthisdefinition.Wastetreatmentsystems,includingtreatmentpondsorlagoonsdesignedtomeettherequirementsoftheCWAarenotwatersoftheUnitedStates.ThisexclusionappliesonlytomanmadebodiesofwaterwhichneitherwereoriginallycreatedinwatersoftheUnitedStates(suchasdisposalareasinwetlands)norresultedfromtheimpoundmentofwatersoftheUnitedStates.SPDESGeneralPermitforSlomnvaierRunof)’fromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8.2008-2- Anoperatormay3obtaincoverageunderthisgeneralpermitbysubmittingaNoticeofIntent(NOl)totheaddressprovidedontheNOlform.CopiesofthisGeneralPermitandtheNOlformforNewYorkareavailablebycalling(518)402-8109oranyDepartmentofEnvironmentalConservation(TheDepartment)regionaloffice4.ThisgeneralpermitwillalsobemadeavailableontheDepartment’swebsiteat:www.dcc.state.ny.usSubmittinganNOlisanaffirmationthataninitialstormwatermanagementprogram(SWMP)hasbeenestablishedandwillbeimplementedinaccordancewiththetermsofthispermit.Authorizationunderthisgeneralpermitoccursfive(5)calendardaysafterreceiptbytheDepartmentoftheNOl.ma’referstocircumstancesunderwhichtheoperatorisineligibleforcoverageunderthisgeneralpermitbecauseofotherprovisionsofthispermit.OperatorsthatareexcludedfromcoverageunderthisgeneralpermitasprovidedforinPartI,SectionC,forexample,arenotauthorizedtodischargeunderthispermit.ThisalsoappliestopossiblesituationsinwhichanNOIhasbeensubmittedand/oraregulatoryfeepaidpursuanttoArticle72oftheECL.ThesubmittalofanNOIand/orregulatoryfeehasnobearingorrelevancewhatsoeverontheeligibilityoftheMS4todischargestormwaterrunoffundertheauthorityofthispermit.SeeAppendixA,ListofDECaddresses.SPDESGeneralPermitforStonnwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-3- TableofContentsPrefacePagePartI.CoverageUnderthisPermit6A.PermitArea6B.Eligibility6C.LimitationsonCoverage7D.ObtainingAuthorization8PartII.NoticeofIntentRequirements8A.DeadlinesforNotification8B.WheretoSubmit8PartIII.SpecialConditionsA.DischargeComplianceWithWaterQualityStandards9B.TotalMaximumDailyLoad(TMDL)Allocations9PartIV.StormwaterManagementPrograms(SWMP)A.SWMPCoverageArea10B.Requirements11C.MinimumControlMeasures111.Publiceducationandoutreachonstormwaterimpacts2.Publicinvolvement/participation3.Illicitdischargedetectionandelimination4.Constructionsitestormwaterrunoffcontrol5.Post-constructionstormwatermanagement6.Pollutionprevention/goodhousekeepingformunicipaloperations.D.CooperationbetweenMS4sEncouraged18PartV.Monitoring,Recordkeeping,Reporting,andCertifying18A.Monitoring19B.Recordkeeping19C.Reporting20D.Certification20PartVI.StandardPermitConditions21SPDESGeneralPermitforSlormwaterRunofffromMS4s.GP-02-02Expiration:Januaty8.2008-4- A.DutytoComply21B.PenaltiesforViolationofPermitConditions21C.ContinuationoftheExpiredGeneralPermit22D.TechnologyStandards22E.NeedtoHaltorReduceActivitynotaDefense22F.DutytoMitigate22G.DutytoProvideInformation22H.OtherJnformation23I.SignatoryRequirements23J.PenaltiesforFalsificationofReports24K.OilandHazardousSubstanceLiability24L.PropertyRights24M.Severability25N.RequiringanIndividualPermitoranAlternativeGeneralPermit250.OtherStateEnvironmentalLaws26P.ProperOperationandMaintenance26Q.InspectionandEntry26R.PermitActions27PartVIIDefinitions27PartVIII.Re-openerClause275PDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterRunofffromM54s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8.2008-5- PartI.CoverageUnderThisPermitA.PermitAreaI.ThispermitcoversallareasandwatersofNewYorkState.B.Eligibility1.Thispermitauthorizesdischargesofstormwaterfromsmallmunicipalseparatestormsewersystems(MS45)asdefinedin40CFR122.26(b)(16).2.Thispermitauthorizesthefollowingnon-stormwaterdischargesprovidedtheDepartmenthasnotdeterminedthemtobesubstantialcontributorsofpollutantstoaparticularsmallMS4applyingforcoverageunderthispermit.IftheDepartmentdoesdeterminethatoneormoreofthedischargeslistedbelowisasubstantialcontributorofpollutantstoanMS4,theidentifieddischargeswillbeconsideredillicit.Inthatevent,theMS4mustfollowtherequirementsintheillicitdischargeminimummeasureforthoseparticulardischarges(SeePartIV.B.3).a)waterlineflushingb)landscapeirrigationc)divertedstreamflowsd)risinggroundwaterse)uncontaminatedgroundwaterinfiltration(asdefinedat40CFR35.2005(20))1)uncontaminatedpumpedgroundwaterg)dischargesfrompotablewatersourcesh)foundationdrainsi)airconditioningcondensatej)irrigationwaterk)springsI)waterfromcrawlspaceandbasementsumppumpsm)footingdrainsn)lawnwateringrunoffo)waterfromindividualresidentialcarwashingp)flowsfromriparianhabitatsandwetlandsq)dechlorinatedswimmingpooldischargesr)residualstreetwashwaters)dischargesorflowsfromfirefightingactivitiest)dechlorinatedwaterreservoirdischargesu)anySPDESpermitteddischarge5PDESGeneralPermitforStorniwaterRunolTfromM54s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8.2008-6- Evenifthenon-stormwaterdischargesaredeterminednottobesubstantialcontributorsofpollutants1theDepartmentrecommendsthattheMS4sstortnwatermanagementprogramincludepubliceducationandoutreachactivitiesdirectedatreducingpollutionfromthesedischarges.C.LimitationsonCoverageThefollowingdischargesarenotauthorizedbythispermit:1.Stornwaterdischargesthataremixedwithnon-stormwaterorstormwaterassociatedwithindustrialactivityunlesssuchdischargesare:a)incompliancewithaseparateSPDESpemiit,orb)identifiedbyandincompliancewithPart1.B.2ofthispermit.2.Stormwaterdischargeswhoseunmitigated,direct,indirect,interrelated,interconnected,orinterdependentimpactswouldjeopardizealistedendangeredorthreatenedspeciesoradverselymodifydesignatedcriticalhabitat.3.StormwaterdischargesorimplementationofanMS4’sstormwatermanagementprogram,whichadverselyaffectpropertieslistedoreligibleforlistingintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,unlesstheMS4isincompliancewithrequirementsoftheNationalHistoricPreservationActandhascoordinatedwiththeappropriateStateHistoricPreservationOfficeanyactivitiesnecessarytoavoidorminimizeimpacts.4.Stormwaterdischargestoterritorialseas,thecontiguouszone,andtheoceansILnlesssuchdischargesareincompliancewiththeoceandischargecriteriaof40CFR125subpartM.5.Stormwaterdischarges,thepermittingofwhichisprohibitedunder40CFR122.4and!ortheEnvironmentalConservationLaw.SPDESGeneralPermilfinStonnwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8.2008-7- D.ObtainingAuthorizationInorderforstormwaterdischargesfromsmallMS4stobeauthorizedunderthisgeneralpermit,aoperatormust:1.SubmitaNoticeofIntent(NOI)inaccordancewiththerequirementsofPartIT,usinganNOlformprovidedbytheDepartment5(oraphotocopythereof).2.Wheretheoperatorchanges,orwhereanewoperatorisaddedafterthesubmittalofanNOlunderPartTI,anewNOlmustbesubmittedinaccordancewithPartII.3.UnlessnotifiedbytheDepartmenttothecontrary,operatorswhosubmitanNOTinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthispermitareauthorizedtodischargestormwaterfromsmallMS4sunderthetermsandconditionsofthispermitfive(5)daysafterthedatethattheNOlisreceivedbytheDepartment.IntheDepartment’ssolediscretion,itmaydenycoverageunderthispermitandrequiresubmittalofanapplicationforanindividualSPDESpermitbasedonareviewoftheNOIorotherinformation(seePartVl.Nofthispermit).PartIT.NoticeofIntentRequirementsA.DeadlinesforNotification1.OperatorsofregulatedsmallMS4sthathavebeenautomaticallydesignatedunder4OCFRSection122.32(a)(1)mustobtaincoverageunderaSPDESpermit,ormodifycoverageunderanexistingSPDESpermit,by3/10/03.2.OperatorsofregulatedsmallMS4sdesignatedbytheDepartmentunder4OCFRSection122.32(a)(2)mustobtaincoverageunderaSPDESpermit,ormodifyanexistingSPDESpermit,within180daysofnoticeofsuchdesignation.3.OperatorsofunregulatedsmallMS4smayapplyforcoverageunderthispermitatanytime.B.WheretoSubmitNOIs,signedinaccordancewithPartVl.1ofthispermit,aretobesubmittedto:SNOlformsareavailablefordownloadattheDepartmentswebsite:http:f/www.dec.state.ny.us5PDESGeneralPerrniiforSiormwaierRunofffromMS4s.GP-Q2-02Expiration:January8,2008-8- NYSDEC“NoticeofIntent”BureauofWaterPermits625Broadway4thFloorAlbany,NY12233-3505PartIII.SpecialConditionsA.DischargeComplianceWithWaterQualityStandardsWhereadischargeisalreadyauthorizedunderthispermitandislaterdeterminedtocauseorhavethereasonablepotentialtocauseorcontributetotheviolationofanapplicablewaterqualitystandard,theDECwillnotifytheMS4ofsuchviolation(s)andmaytakeenforcementactionsforsuchviolations.TheMS4musttakeallnecessaryactionstoensurefuturedischargesdonotcauseorcontributetotheviolationofawaterqualitystandard,andtheMS4mustdocumenttheseactionsinthestormwatermanagementplan.Ifviolationsremainorre-occur,thencoverageunderthispermitmaybeterminatedbytheDECatitssolediscretion,andanalternativegeneralpermitorindividualpermitmaybeissued.CompliancewiththisrequirementdoesnotprecludeanyenforcementactivityasprovidedbytheCleanWaterAct(CWA)orStatelawfortheunderlyingviolation.B.ImpairedWaters(303(d)andTMDL)61.303(d)ListedWaters:Ifstormwaterdischargestoa303(d)listedwater,thestormwatermanagementprogrammustensurenoincreaseofthelistedpollutantofconcerntothe303(d)listedwater.The303(d)listisavailableontheDepartment:swebsiteatwww.dec.state.nv.us/website/dow/3O3dcalm.ydf.Thislistisupdatedapproximatelyeverytwoyears.2.TotalMaximumDailyLoad(TMDL)Strategy6Section303(d)ofthefederalcleanWaterActrequirestheDepartmenttoperiodicallytopreparealistofallsurfacewatersinthestateforwhichbeneficialusesofthewater—suchasfordrinking,recreation,aquatichabitat,andindustrialuse—areimpairedbypollutants.Thesearewaterquality-limitedestuaries,lakes,andstreamsthatfallshortofstatesurfacewaterqualitystandards,andarenotexpectedtoimprovewithinthenexttwoyears.Watersplacedonthe303(d)listrequirethepreparationofTotalMaximumDailyLoads(TMDL5),akeytoolintheworktocleanuppollutedwaters.TMDLsidentifythemaximumamountofapollutanttobeallowedtobereleasedintoawaterbodysoasnottoimpairusesofthewater.TMDLsallocatethatamountamongvarioussources.Inaddition,evenbeforeaTMDLiscompleted,theinclusionofawateronthe303(d)listcanreducetheamountofpollutantsallowedtobereleasedunderpermitsissuedbytheDepartment.SPDESGeneralPermitforS(oimwa(erRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-9- IfaTMDLhasbeenapprovedbyEPAforanywaterbodyorwatershedintowhichanMS4discharges,theMS4mustreviewtheapplicableTMDLtoseeifitincludesrequirementsforcontrolofstormwaterdischarges.IfanMS4isnotmeetingtheTMDLstormwaterallocationsitmust,bySeptember10,2003,modifyitsstormwatermanagementprogramtoensurethatreductionofthepollutantofconcernspecifiedintheTMDLisachieved.IfaTMDLisapprovedinthefuturebyEPAforanywaterbodyorwatershedintowhichanMS4discharges,theMS4mustreviewtheapplicableTMDLtoseeifitincludesrequirementsforcontrolofstormwaterdischarges.IfanMS4isnotmeetingtheTMDLstormwaterallocations,itmust,withinsix(6)monthsoftheTMDL—sapproval,modifyitsstormwatermanagementprogramtoensurethatreductionofthepollutantofconcernspecifiedintheTMDLisachieved.Modificationsmustbeconsideredforeachofthesixminimummeasures.Therevisedstornwatermanagementprogrammustincludeanupdatedscheduleforimplementation.WatersthathaveapprovedTMDLsarelistedonthe303(d)listontheDepartment:swebsite(www.dec.state.nv.us/website/dow/3O3dcalm.pdf).PartIV.StormwaterManagementProgram(SWMP)A.SWMPCoverageAreaAtaminimum,MS4sarerequiredtodevelopSWMPsintheautomaticallyandadditionallydesignatedareas(4OCFRSection122.32(a)lor122.32(a)2)undertheirjurisdiction’.SWMPcoverageshallincludeallareasundertheirjurisdietionwhichdraindirectlyorindirectlytoeitheranMS4ortotheWatersoftheUnitedStates.ThepurposeofthissectionistominimizeconflictsbetweenadjacentMS4s.Forpurposesofthisgeneralpermit,areasundertheMS4sjurisdictionshallmeanareaswherethelegalauthorityexistsforthesubjectMS4todevelopandimplementanSWMPincludingthesixminimummeasures.ItisnotapermitrequirementforMS4stoimplementandenforceanyportionoftheirSWMPinanyareathatisunderthejurisdictionofanotherMS4.Forexample,itaportionofatowndrainsdirectlyintoastormwatersystemownedandoperatedbytheStateDOT,andthisareaofthetownisregulated,theDOTwillberequiredtoimplementandenforceanyportionofaSWMPprograminthearealyingoutsideofitsrightofway.Inthiscase,thetownwouldberequiredtoimplementtheprograminthesubjectareainaccordancewiththispermit,thisdespitethefactthatthesubjectdrainagedoesnotdirectlyenterthetown’ssystem.5PDESGeneralPenititforStormwaterRunotTfromMS4s.GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-10- OperatorsofsmallMS4sthathaveonlyaportionoftheirjurisdictionregulatedareencouragedtoincludetheentireportionundertheirjurisdictioniiitheirSWMPS.B.RequirementsOperatorsmustdevelop,implement,andenforceastormwatermanagementprogram(SWMP)designedtoreducethedischargeofpollutantsfromsmallMS4stothemaximumextentpracticable(MEP)9inordertoprotectwaterqualityandtosatisfytheappropriatewaterqualityrequirementsoftheEnvironmentalConservationLawandtheCleanWalerAct.TheSWMPmustincludetheminimumcontrolmeasuresdescribedinsection(B)ofthisPan.GuidanceondevelopingSWMPsisavailablefromtheDepartmentonitswebsite.Inaddition,examplesofsuccessfulSWMPsandsuggestedmeasurablegoalsareprovidedinEPA’sMenuofBMPs’°availablefromitswebsite.Notethatthisinformationisforguidancepurposesonly.AnMS4maychoosetoimplementordevelopequivalentmethodstodemonstratecompliancewiththeminimumcontrolmeasures.OperatorsmustdeveloptheinitialSWMPpriortoMarch10,2003andprovideadequateresourcestofullyimplementtheSWMPnolaterthanfiveyearsfromtheissuancedateofthispermit.AnMS4maymodifyitsSWMPatanytime.AnychangestoaSWMPshallbereportedtotheDepartmentintheMS4’sannualreport.(SeePartV-C)MS4sarerequiredtomakesteadyprogresstowardfullimplementation.C.MinimumControlMeasuresUrbanizedAreas(UA5),whichoutiinetheextentofautomaticallyregulatedareas,oftendonotextendtothepoliticalboundariesofacity,town,orvillage.SWMPprogramsareonlyrequiredwithintheUA.However.DECencouragescommunitiestovoluntarilyextendtheirSWMPprogramstotheirentirejurisdiction.“MaximumExtentPracticable’isatechnology-basedstandardestablishedbyCongressintheCleanWaterAct§402(p)(3)(B)(iii).SincenoprecisedefinitionofMEPexists,itallowsformaximumflexibilityonthepartofMS4operatorsastheydeveloptheirprograms.(4OCFR122.2Seealso:StormwaterPhaseIIComplianceAssistanceGuideEPA833-R-00-002,March2000)BMPisanabbreviationfor‘BestManagementPractice”andisreferredtoinEPA’sfactsheetsandothermaterials.BMPsaredescribedas“activities”or“managementpractices”throughoutPartIVandtherestofthisdocumentSPOESGeneralPermitforSionuwalerRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008—11— Thesix(6)minimumcontrolmeasurestobeincludedinaSWMPare:1.PublicEducationandOutreachonStormwaterImpactsAnMS4must,ataminimum:a)planandconductanongoingpubliceducationandoutreachprogramdesignedtodescribe:i)theimpactsofstonnwaterdischargesonwaterbodiesii)pollutantsofconcernandtheirsourcesiii)stepscontributorsofthesepollutantscantaketoreducepollutantsinstormwaterrunoffiv)stepscontributorsofnon-stormwaterdischargescantaketoreducepollutants(non-stormwaterdischargesarelistedinPartI.B.2)b)developmeasurablegoalsandselectappropriateeducationandoutreachactivitiestoensurethereductionofallpollutantsofconcerninstormwaterdischargestothemaximumextentpracticable.TheDepartmentrecommendsMS4sfollowtheguidanceonplanningpubliceducationandoutreachactivitiesavailablefromDECand!orEPA.2.PublicInvolvement/Participation.AnMS4must,ataminimum:a)complywithStateandlocalpublicnoticerequirementswhenimplementingapublicinvolvement/participationprogram.b)complywithpublicparticipationandinvolvementprovisionsoftheCWAasapplicable.c)designandconductapublicinvolvement/participationprogramwhich:5PDE5GeneralPermitforStormwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration;January8.2008-12- i)identifieskeyindividualsandgroups,publicandprivate,whoareinterestedinoraffectedbythestormwaterpermittingprogramii)identifiestypesofinputtheMS4wouldseekfromthemtosupportdevelopmentandimplementationoftheprogramandhowitisusediii)describesthepubicinvolvement/participationactivitiestheMS4willundertaketoprovideprogramaccesstothosewhowantitandtogathertheneededinput.GuidancefordesigningandconductingpublicinvolvementactivitiestosupportplanningandimplementingaSWMPisavailablefromtheDepartmentand/orEPAwebsites.d)identifyalocalpointofcontactforpublicconcernsregardingstormwatermanagementandcompliancewiththispermit.ThenameortitleofthiscontactandthetelephonenumbermustbepublishedinpublicoutreachandpublicparticipationmaterialsandkeptupdatedwiththeDepartment.e)priortosubmittingtheannualreport(seePartV.C.),presentthedraftannualreportatameetingthatisopentothepublic,wherethepublicattendeesareabletoaskquestionsaboutandmakecommentsonthereport.ThiscanbearegularmeetingofanexistingboardwithintheMS4,suchasplanningorzoningorthetownboard,etc.1)makepublicthefollowinginformation:i)theplacementofthereportontheagendaofthismeeting;ii)theopportunityforpubliccomment;iii)thedateandtimeofthemeeting;andiv)theavailabilityofthedraftreportforpriorreview.TheDepartmentrecommendsthatannouncementsbesentdirectlytoindividuals5PDE5GeneralPermitfor5tormwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP-02.02Expiration:January8,2008-13- (publicandprivate)knowntohaveaspecificinterestinstormwatermanagementinthemunicipality.RecommendationsforpublicizingthispublicreviewopportunityareavailablefromtheDepartmentand!orEPAwebsites.g)Includeasunmaryofcommentsandintendedresponsesintheannualreportandmakethefinalreportavailableforpublicinspection.h)developmeasurablegoalsandselectappropriatepublicinvolvementactivitiestoensurethereductionofallofthepollutantsofconcerninstormwaterdischargestothemaximumextentpracticable.TheDepartmentrecommendsfollowingtheguidanceonplanningpublicinvolvement/participationavailablefromtheDepartmentand!orEPA.3.IllicitDischargeDetectionandElimination.AnMS4must,ataminimum:a)develop,implementandenforceaprogramtodetectandeliminateillicit”discharges(asdefinedatSection122.26(b)(2))intotheM54;b)developandmaintainamap,showingthelocationofalloutfalls:andthenamesandlocationofallwatersoftheUnitedStatesthatreceivedischargesfromthoseoutfalls;c)totheextentallowableunderStateorlocallaw,effectivelyprohibit,throughordinance,orotherregulatorymechanism,illicitdischargesintothestormsewersystemandimplementappropriateenforcementproceduresandactions;Examplesofillicitdischargesarenon-permittedsanitarysewage,garagedraineffluent,andwastemotoroil.However,anillicitdischargecouldbeanyothernon-permitteddischargewhichtheMS4orDEChasdeterminedtobeasubstantialcontributorofpollutantstothestormwatercollectionsystem.12An“outfall”isdefinedasanypointwhereaseparatestormsewersystemdischargestoeithertheWatersoftheUnitedStatesortoanotherMS4.Outfallsincludedischargesfrompipes,ditches,swales,andotherpointsofconcentratedflow.However,areasofnon-concentrated(sheet)flowwhichdraintotheWatersoftheUnitedStatesortoanotherMS4’ssystemarenotconsideredoutfallsandshouldnotbeidentifiedassuchonthesystemmap.SPDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterRunofffromM54s.GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-14- d)developandimplementaprogramtodetectandaddressnon-stormwaterdischarges,includingillegaldumping,tothesystem;e)informpublicemployees,businesses,andthegeneralpublicofhazardsassociatedwithillegaldischargesandimproperdisposalofwaste;0addressthefollowingcategoriesofnon-stormwaterdischargesorflowsasnecessary’3:Waterlineflushing,landscapeirrigation,divertedstreamflows,risinggroundwaters,uncontaminatedgroundwaterinfiltration(asdefinedat40CFR35.2005(20)),uncontaminatedpumpedgroundwater,dischargesfrompotablewatersources,foundationdrains,airconditioningcondensation,irrigationwater,springs,waterfromcrawlspaceandbasementsumppumps,footingdrains,lawnwatering,individualresidentialcarwashing,flowsfromriparianhabitatsandwetlands,dechlorinatedswimmingpooldischarges,streetwashwater,andfirefightingactivities;g)developmeasurablegoalsandselectappropriatemanagementpracticestoensurethereductionofallpollutantsofconcernfromillicitdischargestothestormwatersystemtothemaximumextentpracticable.GuidanceonhowtocomplywithillicitdischargeeliminationrequirementsisavailablefromtheDepartmentandlorEPAwebsites.4.ConstructionSiteStormwaterRunoffControl.a)AnM54must,ataminimum,develop,implement,andenforceaprogramtoreducepollutantsinanystormwaterrunofftothesmallMS4fromconstructionactivitiesthatresultinalanddisturbanceofgreaterthanorequaltooneacre.Controlofstormwaterdischargesfromconstructionactivitydisturbinglessthanoneacremustbeincludedintheprogramif:i)thatconstructionactivityispartofalargercommonplanofdevelopment13Thelisteddischargesarenormallyacceptable.Anotherwisepermittednon-stormwaterdischargeneedonlybeaddressedforeliminationifitisdeterminedtobeasubstantialcontributorofpollutantstotheWatersoftheUnitedStates.SPDE5GeneralPennilfor5tor,nwatcrRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-15- orsalethatwoulddisturboneacreormoreorii)ifcontrollingsuchactivitiesinaparticularwatershedisrequiredbytheDepartment.b)Ataminimum,aprogrammustprovideequivalentprotectiontotheNYSSPDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterDischargesfromConstructionActivitiesandmustincludethedevelopmentandimplementationof:i)anordinanceorotherregulatorymechanismtorequireerosionandsedimentcontrols,ii)requirementsforconstructionsiteoperatorstoimplementerosionandsedimentcontrolmanagementpractices,iii)sanctionstoensurecompliancetotheextentallowablebyStateorlocallaw.iv)requirementsforconstructionsiteoperatorstocontrolwastesuchasdiscardedbuildingmaterials,concretetruckwashout,chemicals,litter,andsanitarywasteattheconstructionsitethatmaycauseadverseimpactstowaterquality;v)proceduresforsiteplanreviewthatincorporateconsiderationofpotentialwaterqualityimpactsandreviewofindividualpreconstructionsiteplanstoensureconsistencywithlocalsedimentanderosioncontrolrequirements;vi)proceduresforreceiptandconsiderationofinformationsubmittedbythepublic;vii)proceduresforsiteinspectionsandenforcementofcontrolmeasuresincludingstepstoidentifyprioritysitesforinspectionandenforcementbasedonthenatureoftheconstructionactivity,topography,andthecharacteristicsofsoilsandreceivingwater;SPDFSGeneralPermitforSiormwaierRunolTfromM54s,GP-02-02Expiralion:January8,2008-16- viii)educaüonandtrainingmeasuresforconstructionsiteoperatorsabouttherequirementtodevelopandimplementaStormwaterPollutionPreventionPlan(SWPPP)andanyotherrequirementstheymustmeetforconstructionsiteswithintheMS4’sjurisdiction.ix)measurablegoalsandappropriatemanagementpracticestoensurethereductionofallpollutantsofconcerninconstructionstormwaterdischargestributarytotheMS4ssystemtothemaximumextentpracticable.GuidanceondevelopmentofmeasurablegoalsisavailablefromtheDepartmentand!orEPAwebsites.5.Post-ConstructionStormwaterManagementAnMS4must,ataminimum:a)developandimplementaprogramthati)includesacombinationofstructuraland/ornon-structuralmanagementpracticesappropriateforthecommunitythatwillreducethedischargeofpollutantstothemaximumextentpracticable;andii)adoptsanordinanceorotherregulatorymechanismtoaddresspost-constructionrunofffromnewdevelopmentandre-developmentprojectstotheextentallowableunderStateorlocallaw;andili)ensuresadequatelong-termoperationandmaintenanceofmanagementpractices,includingmonitoringtodeterminewhetherthepracticesarereducingthedischargeofpollutantstothemaximumextentpracticable.b)develop,implement,andenforceaprogramtoaddressstormwaterrunofffromnewdevelopmentandredevelopmentprojectsthatdisturbgreaterthanorequaltooneacre.Thisincludesprojectsoflessthanoneacrethatarepartofalargercommonplanofdevelopmentorsale,orthathavebeendesignatedbytheDepartmenttoprotectwaterquality,andtocontrolwaterquantitiesthatdischargeintoasmallMS4.TheprogrammustensurethatcontrolsareinplacethatwouldprotectwaterqualityandreducethedischargeofpollutantstothemaximumSPDESGeneralPermillbrStonnwaerRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8.2008-17- extentpracticable.MS4sareencouragedtofollowapplicableguidanceavailablefromtheDepartmentand/orEPA.c)develop,implement,andprovideadequateresourcesforaprogramtoinspectdevelopmentandre-developmentsitesandtoenforceandpenalizeviolators;d)developmeasurablegoalsandselectappropriatemanagementpracticestoensurethereductionofallpollutantsofconceminthepost-developmentstormwaterdischargestothemaximumextentpracticable.6.PollutionPrevention/GoodHousekeepingForMunicipalOperations.AnMS4must,ataminimum:a)developandimplementanoperationandmaintenanceprogramthatisdesignedtoreduceandpreventthedischargeofpollutantstothemaximumextentpracticablefrommunicipalactivities,includingbutnotlimitedtoparkandopenspacemaintenance,fleetandbuildingmaintenance,newconstructionandlanddisturbances,stormwatersystemmaintenance,roadwayandright-of-waymaintenance,marineoperations,andhydrologichabitatmodification.Theoperationandmaintenanceprogrammustincludeatrainingcomponent.b)followmanagementpracticesidentifiedintheNYSManagementPracticesCatalogueforNonpointSourcePollutionPreventionorotherequivalentguidancematerialsavailablefromtheEPA,NewYorkState,orotherorganization.ExamplesoftheNYSManagementPracticesCataloguesavailableincludeRoadwayandRight-of-WayMaintenance,MarineOperations,andHydrologicHabitatModification.c)developmeasurablegoalsandselectappropriatemanagementpracticestoensurethereductionofallpollutantsofconcerninstormwaterdischargesfromtheMS4tothemaximumextentpracticable.D.CooperationbetweenMS4sEncouragedTheDepartmentencouragesMS4stocooperatewheneverandwhereverpossiblewhenSPDESGeneralPermitForsiomiwaterRunofF[reinMS4s,GP-02.02Expiration:January8,2008-18- developingandimplementingtheirstormwaterprogram4.However,eachMS4isresponsibleforobtainingitsownpermitcoverageandforfilingitsownNoticeofIntent.JfoneMS4isrelyingonanotherMS4regulatedunderSection122ofthestormwaterregulationstosatisfyoneormoreofitspermitobligations,thatfactmustbenotedinbothMS4’sNOls.Theotherentitymust,infact,implementthecontrolmeasure(s)andmustagreetoimplementthecontrolmeasureonthefirstMS4’sbehalfThisagreementbetweenthetwoormorepartiesmustbedocumentedinwriting,signedbybothparties,includedinthestormwatermanagementprogram,andberetainedbythepermitteeforthedurationofthispermit,includinganyautomaticextensionsofthepermitterm.IrrespectiveofanyagreementsbetweenMS4s,eachindividualMS4remainsjointlyandseverablyliableforitsowndischarges.PartV.Monitoring,Recordkeeping,ReportingandCertificationRequirementsA.MonitoringTheoperatormustconductanannualevaluationofitsprogramcompliance,theappropriatenessofitsidentifiedmanagementpractices,andprogresstowardsachievingitsidentifiedmeasurablegoals,whichmustincludereducingthedischargeofpollutantstothemaximumextentpracticable(MEP).TheDepartmentmay,atitsdiscretion,requiremonitoringofdischarge(s)fromthepermittedactivityafternotiingthepermitteeinwritingofthebasisforsuchmonitoring,theparametersandfrequencyatwhichmonitoringshalloccur,theanalyticalprotocolswhichshallbefollowed,andtheassociatedreportingrequirements,ifany.B.RecordkeepingTheoperatormustkeeprecordsrequiredbythispermitforatleastfive(5)yearsaftertheyaregenerated.RecordsmustbesubmittedtotheDepartmentwhenspecificallyaskedfor.Records,includingtheNoticeofIntent(NOl)andthestormwatermanagementprogram(SWMP),mustbeavailabletothepublicatreasonabletimesduringregularbusinesshourswithin10workingdaysofitsapprovalbythepermittingauthority.(Operatorsmayassessareasonablechargeforcopyingandmayrequireamemberofthe14Forexample,villagesareencouragedtocooperatewithtowns,townswithcounties,andadjacentcountieswitheachother.Inaddition,municipalgovernmentsareencouragedtocoordinateandcooperalewith‘non-traditional’MS4ssuchasDOT,schoolandfiredistricts,federalandStatefacilitieslocatedwithinandadjacenttotheirjurisdictions.SPDESGeneralPermilfinSiormwalerRunofffromM54s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-19- publictoprovideadvancenotice,nottoexceedfive(5)workingdays.)C.ReportingReportsfortheannualperiodendingMarch10mustbesubmittedtotheappropriateDepartmentRegionalOffice(SeeAppendixA)nolaterthanJune1ofeachyearinaformatspecifiedbytheDepartment.Thereportmustinclude:1.Thestatusofcompliancewithpermitconditions,anassessmentoftheappropriatenessoftheidentifiedmanagementpractices,progresstowardsachievingthestatutorygoalofreducingthedischargeofpollutantstotheMEPandtheidentifiedmeasurablegoalsforeachoftheminimumcontrolmeasures;2.Resultsofinformationcollectedandanalyzed,includingtheidentificationofanyillicitdischargesdetected,theexistenceofanyphysicallyinterconnectedMS4swhichmaycontributesubstantiallytopollutantloadingsfromtheMS4,andmonitoringdata,sufficienttoassesstheMS4’sprogramtowardthestatutorygoalofreducingthedischargeofpollutantstotheMEPduringthereportingperiod;3.Asummaryofthestormwateractivitiesplannedtoundertakeduringthenextyear(includinganimplementationschedule);4.Achangeinanyidentifiedmeasurablegoalsthatapplytotheprogramelements;5.NoticethatanMS4isrelyingonanothergovernmententitytosatisfysomeofitspermitobligations(ifapplicable);6.AsummaryofthepubliccommentsreceivedonthisannualreportatthepublicpresentationrequiredinPartIV.B.2.e.And,asappropriate,howtheMS4willrespondtoorincorporatetheseconcernsintotheprogram;7.Evidencethatthefinalreportisavailableforpublicinspection.D.CertificationInadditiontothereportingrequiredinPartV.C.above,eachMS4coveredbythispermitmustannuallysubmitaMunicipalComplianceCertification(MCC),onaformtobeSPOESGeneralPermilforStonnwaierRitnotifromMS4s,GI’-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-20- providedbytheDepartment,certifyingthatallapplicableconditionsofPartIVofthispermitarebeingimplementedandcompliedwith.TheMCCmustbesubmitted,eitherwiththereportdescribedinPartV.C.orsubsequenttosuchreport,nolaterthanJune1ofeachyear.ItmustbesignedbythesameentityallowedtosigntheNOlasdescribedinPartVI.I.1.ThecertificationprovidedbytheMCCdoesnotaffect,replaceornegatethecertificationrequiredunderPartVI.I.2.d.Ifimplementationofand/orcompliancewithanyrequirementcannotbecertifiedtobytheMCC,adescriptionofwhyimplementation/complianceisnotbeingachievedandwhatisbeingdonetoimplement/complymustbeincludedintheMCC.TheDepartmentwillmakeallsubmittedMCC’savailableforpublicreviewandaudit.TheDepartmentwillalsomakeavailableforpublicreviewanyotherreportssubmittedunderthispermitwhicharerequestedtoprovideclarificationofinformationsubmittedonMCC’s.PartVI.StandardPermitConditionsA.DutyToComplyAnoperatormustcomplywithallconditionsofthispermit.AnypermitnoncomplianceconstitutesaviolationoftheCWAandtheEnvironmentalConservationLawandisgroundsforenforcementaction,permittermination,revocation,reissuance,ormodification;orfordenialofapermitrenewalapplication.B.PenaltiesforViolationsofPermitConditions.Therearesubstantialcriminal,civil,andadministrativepenaltiesassociatedwithviolatingtheprovisionsofthispermit.TheDepartmentmayissueanadministrativecomplaintorbringacivilsuitinStateortheU.S.DistrictCourtagainstpersonswhoviolatethetermsofapermit.Penaltiescanbeasmuchas$25,000perviolationperday.StifferpenaltiesareauthorizedforcriminalviolationsoftheAct-fornegligentorknowingviolationsofasmuchas$50,000perday,3years’imprisonment,orboth.Afineofasmuchas$250,000,15yearsinprison,orboth,isauthorizedfor‘knowingendangerment’violationsthatknowinglyplaceanotherpersoninimminentdangerofdeathorseriousbodilyinjury.Finally,EPAisauthorizedtoassesscivilpenaltiesadministrativelyforcertainwell-documentedviolationsofthelaw.Thesecivilandcriminalenforcementprovisionsarecontainedinsection309oftheAct.Lastly,5PDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterRunofffromM54s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-21- violationsofthetermsofthispermitcouldsubjectanMS4toacitizensuittindertheCleanWaterAct.C.ContinuationoftheExpiredGeneralPermitThispermitexpiresfive(5)yearsafterissuanceonJanuary8,2008.However,anexpiredgeneralpermitcontinuesinforceandeffectuntiltheDepartmentissuesanewoneunlessanMS4receiveswrittennoticefromtheDepartmenttothecontrary.OperatorsseekingauthorizationunderanewgeneralpermitmustsubmitanewNOlinaccordancewiththetermsofsuchnewgeneralpermit.D.TechnologyStandardsOperatorsmustcomplywithallapplicabletechnology-basedeffluentstandardsorlimitationspromulgatedbyEPApursuanttoSections301and304oftheCWA.Ifaneffluentstandardorlimitationmorestringentthananyeffluentlimitationinthepermitorcontrollingapollutantnotlimitedinthepermitispromulgatedorapprovedafterthepermitisissued,theSWMPshallbepromptlymodifiedtoincludethateffluentstandardorlimitation.E.NeedToHaltorReduceActivityNotaDefenseItshallnotbeadefenseforapermitteeinanenforcementactionthatitwouldhavebeennecessarytohaltorreducethepermittedactivityinordertomaintaincompliancewiththeconditionsofthispermit.F.DutytoMitigateAnMS4musttakeallreasonablestepsassoonaspossibletominimizeorpreventanydischargeinviolationofthispermitwhichhasareasonablelikelihoodofadverselyaffectinghumanhealthortheenvironment.G.DutytoProvideInformationAnMS4mustfurnishtotheDepartmentoranauthorizedrepresentativeoftheDepartmentanyinformationwhichisrequestedtodeterminecompliancewiththispermit5PDF.SGeneralPermilfor5lormwaerRunolTfroniMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8.2008-22- orotherinformation.Anyrefusaltoproviderequestedinformationshallbeaviolationofthetermsofthispermit.H.OtherInformationOperatorswhobecomeawareofafailuretosubmitanyrelevantfactsorhavesubmittedincorrectinformationintheNoticeofIntentorinanyotherreporttotheDepartmentmustpromptlysubmitsuchfactsorinformation.I.SignatoryRequirementsAllNoticesofIntent,reports,certificationsorinformationsubmittedtotheDepartment,orthatthispermitrequiresbemaintainedbytheoperator,shallbesignedasfollows:1.AllNoticesofIntentshallbesignedbyeitheraprincipalexecutiveofficerorrankingelectedofficial.Forpurposesofthissection,aprincipalexecutiveofficerofaFederalagencyincludes(1)thechiefexecutiveofficeroftheagency,or(2)aseniorexecutiveofficerhavingresponsibilityfortheoveralloperationsofaprincipalgeographicunitoftheagency(e.g.,RegionalAdministratorsofEPA).2.AllreportsrequiredbythepermitandotherinformationrequestedbytheDepartmentorauthorizedrepresentativeoftheDepartmentshallbesignedbyapersondescribedaboveorbyadulyauthorizedrepresentativeofthatperson.Apersonisadulyauthorizedrepresentativeonlyif:a)TheauthorizationismadeinwritingbyapersondescribedaboveandsubmittedtotheDepartment.b)Theauthorizationspecifieseitheranindividualorapositionhavingresponsibilityfortheoveralloperationoftheregulatedfacilityoractivity,suchasthepositionofmanager,operator,superintendent,orpositionofequivalentresponsibilityoranindividualorpositionhavingoverallresponsibilityforenvironmentalmattersfortheMS4.(Adulyauthorizedrepresentativemaythusbeeitheranamedindividualoranyindividualoccupyinganamedposition).c)Changestoauthorization.IfanauthorizationisnolongeraccuratebecauseadifferentMS4hasresponsibilityfortheoveralloperationofaformerMS4,anewSPDESGeneralPermitfor5lormwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-23- noticeofintentwithcorrectedinformationmustbesubmittedtotheDepartmentbythenewlyresponsibleMS4.d)Certification.AnypersonsigningdocumentsunderparagraphVI.Gshallmakethefollowingcertification:“Icertifi’underpenaltyoflawthatthisdocumentandallattachmentswerepreparedundermydirectionorsupervisioninaccordancewithasystemdesignedtoassurethatqualifiedpersonnelproperlygatheredandevaluatedtheinformationsubmitted.Basedonmyinquilyofthepersonorpersonswhomanagethesystem,orthosepersonsdirectlyresponsibleforgatheringtheinformation,theinformationsubmittedis,tothebestofmyknowledgeandbelieftrue,accurate,andcomplete.Jamawarethattherearesignj/Icantpenaltiesforsubinittingfalseinjormation,includingthepossibilityofineandimprisonmentforknowingviolations.”J.PenaltiesforFalsificationofReportsSection309(c)(4)oftheCleanWaterActprovidesthatanypersonwhoknowinglymakesanyfalsematerialstatement,representation,orcertificationinanyrecordorotherdocumentsubmittedorrequiredtobemaintainedunderthispermit,includingreportsofcomplianceornoncomplianceshall,uponconviction,bepunishedbyafineofnotmorethan$10,000,orbyimprisonmentfornotmorethantwoyears,orbyboth.K.OilandHazardousSubstanceLiabilityNothinginthispermitshallbeconstruedtoprecludetheinstitutionofanylegalactionorrelieveanMS4fromanyresponsibilities,liabilities,orpenaltiestowhichitisormaybesubjectundersection311oftheCWAorsection106oftheComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,CompensationandLiabilityActof1980(CERCLA).L.PropertyRightsTheissuanceofthispermitdoesnotconveyanypropertyrightsofanysort,noranyexclusiveprivileges,nordoesitauthorizeanyinjurytoprivatepropertynoranyinvasionofpersonalrights,noranyinfringementofFederal,Stateorlocallawsorregulations.SPDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterRunofffromMS4s.GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2O8-24- M.SeverabilityTheprovisionsofthispermitareseverable,andifanyprovisionofthispermit,ortheapplicationofanyprovisionofthispermittoanycircumstance,isheldinvalid,theapplicationofsuchprovisiontoothercircumstances,andtheremainderofthispermitshallnotbeaffectedthereby.N.RequiringanIndividualPermitoranAlternativeGeneralPermit1.Tnitssolediscretion,theDepartmentmayrequireanypersonauthorizedbythispermittoapplyforand/orobtaineitheranindividualSPDESpermitoranalternativeSPDESgeneralpermit.AnyinterestedpersonmaypetitiontheDepartmenttotakeactionunderthisparagraph.WheretheDECrequiresanM54toapplyforanindividualSPDESpermit,theDECwillnotifyitinwritingthatapermitapplicationisrequired.Thisnotificationshallincludeabriefstatementofthereasonsforthisdecision,anapplicationform,astatementsettingadeadlineforfilingtheapplication,andastatementthatontheeffectivedateofissuanceordenialoftheindividualSPDESpermitorthealternativegeneralpermitasitappliestotheindividualpermittee,coverageunderthisgeneralpermitshallautomaticallyterminate.ApplicationsmustbesubmittedtotheappropriateRegionalOffice.TheDECmaygrantadditionaltimetosubmittheapplicationuponrequestoftheapplicant.IfanMS4failstosubmitinatimelymanneranindividualSPDESpermitapplicationasrequiredbytheDECunderthisparagraph,thenitscoverageunderthispermitisautomaticallyterminatedattheendofthedayspecifiedbytheDECforapplicationsubmittal.2.Anyoperatorauthorizedbythispermitmayrequesttobeexcludedfromthecoverageofthispermitbyapplyingforanindividualpermit.Insuchcases,anoperatormustsubmitanindividualapplicationinaccordancewiththerequirementsof40CFR122.26(c)(l)(ii),withreasonssupportingtherequest,totheDECattheaddressfortheappropriateRegionalOffice.TherequestmaybegrantedbyissuanceofanyindividualpermitoranalternativegeneralpermitifthereasonscitedbytheMS4areadequatetosupporttherequest.3.WhenanindividualSPDESpermitisissuedtoaoperatorotherwisesubjecttothispermit,ortheoperatorisauthorizedtodischargeunderanalternativeSPDESgeneralpermit,theapplicabilityofthispermittotheindividualSPDESpermitteeisSPDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expiration:January8,2008-25- automaticallyterminated.Terminationisimmediateontheeffectivedateoftheindividualpermitorthedateofauthorizationofcoverageunderthealternativegeneralpermit,whicheverisapplicable.WhenanindividualSPDESpermitisdeniedtoanoperatorotherwisesubjecttothispermit,ortheoperatorisdeniedforcoverageunderanalternativeSPDESgeneralpermit,theapplicabilityofthispermittotheindividualSPDESpermitteeisautomaticallyterminatedonthedateofsuchdenial,unlessothen’isespecifiedbytheDEC.0.OtherStateEnvironmentalLawsI.NothinginthispermitshallbeconstruedtoprecludetheinstitutionofanylegalactionorrelieveanMS4fromanyresponsibilities,liabilities,orpenaltiesestablishedpursuanttoanyapplicableStatelaworregulationunderauthoritypreservedbysection510oftheCleanWaterAct.2.NoconditionofthispermitreleasestheMS4fromanyresponsibilityorrequirementsunderotherenvironmentalstatutesorregulations.P.ProperOperationandMaintenanceAnMS4mustatalltimesproperlyoperateandmaintainallfacilitiesandsystemsoftreatmentandcontrol(andrelatedappurtenances)whichareinstalledorusedbytheM54toachievecompliancewiththeconditionsofthispermit.Properoperationandmaintenancealsoincludesadequatelaboratorycontrolsandappropriatequalityassuranceprocedures.Properoperationandmaintenancerequirestheoperationofbackuporauxiliaryfacilitiesorsimilarsystems,installedbyapermitteeonlywhennecessarytoachievecompliancewiththeconditionsofthepermit.Q.InspectionandEntryAnMS4mustallowtheDECoranauthorizedrepresentativeofEPAortheState,uponthepresentationofcredentialsandotherdocumentsasmayberequiredbylaw,to:I.Enterthepremiseswherearegulatedfacilityoractivityislocatedorconductedorwhererecordsmustbekeptundertheconditionsofthispermit;2.Haveaccesstoandcopyatreasonabletimes,anyrecordsthatmustbekeptunderthe5PDESGeneralPermitforstormwaterRunofffran,M54s,GPO2.O2Expiration;January8,2008-26- conditionsofthispermit;and3.Inspectatreasonabletimesanyfacilitiesorequipment(includingmonitoringandcontrolequipment).R.PermitActionsThispermitmaybemodified,revoked,reissued,orterminatedforcauseatanytime.Thefilingofarequestforapermitmodification,revocation,reissuance,ortermination,oranotificationofplannedchangesoranticipatednoncompliancedoesnotstaytheobligationtocomplywithanypermitcondition.PartVII.DefinitionsAlldefinitionscontainedinSection502oftheActand40CFR122shallapplytothispermitandareincorporatedhereinbyreference.Forconvenience,simplifiedexplanationsofsomeregulatory/statutorydefinitionshavebeenprovidedinfootnotesandelsewhereherein,butintheeventofaconflict,thedefinitionfoundintheStatuteorRegulationtakesprecedence.PartVIIIRe-openerClauseIfthereisevidenceindicatingthatthestormwaterdischargesauthorizedbythispermitcauseorhavethereasonablepotentialtocauseorcontributetoaviolationofawaterqualitystandard,theMS4mayberequiredattheDepartment’ssolediscretiontoobtainanindividualpermitoranalternativegeneralpermitorthepermitmaybemodifiedtoincludedifferentlimitationsand/orrequirements.Inaddition,coverageunderthispermitcouldtenninate,meaningthedischargemustcease.Permitmodificationorrevocationwillbeconductedaccordingto40CFR122.62,122.63,122.64and124.5and6NYCRRPart621UniformProcedure.SPDESGeneralPermitforSlormwaterRunofffromMS4s,GP-02-02Expimtion:JanuaryS.2008-27- APPENDIXAListofNYSDECReionaIOfficesRegionCoveringthefollowingDIVISIONOFENVIRONMENTALDIVISIONOFWATER(DOW)counties:PERMITS(DEP)PermitAdministratorsWater(SPOES)Program1NassauandSuffolkBldg40-SUNY@StonyBrookBldg40-SUNY@StonyBrook‘StonyBrook,NY11790-2356StonyBrook,NY11790-2356Tel.(631)444-0365Tel.(631)444-04052Bronx,Kings,NewYork,1HuntersPointPlaza,1HuntersPointPlaza,QueensandRichmond47-4021stSt.47-4021stSt.LongIslandCity,NY11101-5407LongIslandCity,NY11101-5407Tel.(718)482-4997Tel.(718)482-49332Dutchess,Orange,Putnam,21SouthPuttCornersRoad200WhitePlainsRoad,51hFloor-Rockland,Sullivan,UlsterNewPaltz,NY12561-1696Tarrytown,NY10591-5805andWestchesterTel.(845)256-3054Tel.(914)332-1835AAlbany,Columbia,ll5oNorthWestcottRoadllsoNorthWestcottRoadTDelaware,Greene,Schenectady,NY12306-2014Schenectady,NY12306-2014Montgomery,Otsego,Tel.(518)357-2069Tel.(518)357-2045Rensselaer,Schenectadyand_Schoharie5Clinton,Essex,Franklin,Route86,P0Box296HudsonStreetExtensionFulton,Hamilton,Saratoga,RayBrook,NY12977-0296Warrensburg,NY12885-0220WarrenandWashingtonTel.(518)897-1234Tel.(518)623-36711çHerkimer,Jefferson,Lewis,StateOfficeBuildingStateOfficeBuilding‘-‘OneidaandSt.Lawrence317WashingtonStreet207GeneseeStreetWatertown,NY13601-3787Utica,NY13501-2885Tel.(315)785-2245Tel.(315)793-25547Broome,Cayuga,6lSErieBlvd.West6lSErieBlvd.West‘Chenango,Cortland,Syracuse,NY13204-2400Syracuse,NY13204-2400Madison,Onondaga,Tel.(315)426-7438Tel.(315)426-7500Oswego,Tiogaand-1eje&:i4)Tompkins2Chemung,Genesee,6274EastAvon-LimaRoad6274EastAvon-LimaRd.ULivingston,Monroe,Ontario,Avon,NY14414-9519Avon,NY14414-9519Orleans,Schuyler,Seneca,Tel.(585)226-2466Tel.(585)226-2466Steuben,WayneandYatesAllegany,Cattaraugus,270MichiganAvenue270MichiganAve.-‘Chautauqua,Erie,NiagaraBuffalo,NY14203-2999Buffalo,NY14203-2999andWyoming-Tel.(716)851-7165Tel.(716)851-7070SPDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterRunofffromMS4s.GP-02-02Expiration:January8.2008-28-