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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
For Construction Activities At:
Project Name: Ric) Hill Stormwater Retrofit, VSMP/WPO #TBD
Address:
Rio Hill Shopping Center
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Prepared by:
Name: Ecosystem Services, LLC attn: Kip Mumaw
1739 Allied Street, Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22903
kip@ecosystemservices.us 540.239.1428
Prepared for:
Name: Albemarle County, Environmental Services Division
SWPPP Preparation Date: 6/6/2019
(This document is to be made publicly available according to 9VAC25-880-70, Part II, section D)
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Issued— 10/2014 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)Albemarle County
CONTENTS: (from Albemarle County Code Sec. 17-405)
1. Registration statement
2. Notice of general permit coverage
3. Nature of activity
4. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
5. Stormwater Management Plan
6. Pollution Prevention Plan.
7. Discharges to impaired waters, surface waters within an applicable TMDL
wasteload allocation, and exceptional waters.
8. Qualified personnel
9. Signed Certification
10. Delegation of authority.
11. General permit copy
12. Inspection logs
Issued— 10/2014 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)Albemarle County
Section 1. Registration statement
(Provide a signed completed copy of the DEQ registration statement)
Issued— 10/2014 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)Albemarle County
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
GENERAL VPDES PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER FROM ID Number:
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES VAR10f 1
Technical Criteria: 1113E 11C 2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT 2019 J
NEW ISSUANCE RE-ISSUANCE ❑
MODIFICATION WITH ACREAGE INCREASE T. MODIFICATION WITHOUT ACREAGE INCREASE Li
Existing Permit Coverage Number(if applicable,VAR10####): " k ION lq
Section I. Operator/Permittee Information.
A. Construction Activity Operator(Permittee). The person or entity that is applying for permit coverage and will have
operational control over construction activities to ensure compliance with the general permit. A person with
signatory authority for this operator must sign the certification in Section VI. (per Part III. K. of the VAR10 Permit).
Construction Activity Albemarle County Facilities and Environmental Service
Operator Name:
Stavros Calos
Contact person:
401. McIntire Road, Room 420
Address:
Charlottesville,VA 22902
City,State,Zip Code:
(434)296-5816
Phone Number:
scalos@albemarle.org
Primary Email:
dave@hirschmanwater.com
CC Email:
B. Billing Information (leave blank If same as the Operator identified in Section I.A. above). This entity will receive
Annual Permit Maintenance and Permit Modification Fee invoices(if applicable).
Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
City,State Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Primary Email:
CC Email:
C. May we transmit correspondence electronically? You must choose YES and includ ,14 ail in order to,pay by
credit card and to receive your permit coverage approval letter via email: c•• 'C.?
YES® NO Cl
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Section II. Construction Activity Location Information. Project site information.
A. Include a site map showing the location of the existing or proposed land-disturbing activities,the limits of land
disturbance,construction entrances and all water bodies receiving stormwater discharges from the site.
Rio Hill Stormwater Retrofit
B. Construction Activity Name:
Rio Hill Shopping Center,West of the Intersection of Woodbrook
Address: Drive and Seminole Trail
Albemarle County,22901
City and/or County and Zip Code:
38°05'13.3";-78°28'17.7"
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit, decimal degrees format):
C. Construction Activity Entrance Location Woodbrook Drive(southbound lane), north of Route 28 intersection:
entrance to Rio Hill Shopping Center
(description,street address and/or
latitude/longitude in decimal degrees):
Section III. Offsite Support Activity Location Information. List all offsite support activities to be included under this
permit registration. Enter additional areas on a separate page. Offsite areas not included on this registration may need
to obtain coverage under a separate VPDES permit.
A. Offsite Activity Name: N/A(Contractor to dispose of at approved facility with an active
Land Disturbance Permit)
Address:
City and/or County and Zip Code:
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit,decimal degrees format):
B. Offsite Activity Entrance Location
(description,street address and/or
latitude/longitude in decimal degrees):
Section IV. Site Information.
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A. Acreage totals for all land-disturbing activities to be included under this 8. Estimated Project Dates
permit coverage. Report to the nearest one-hundredth of an acre. (MM/DD/YYYY)
Total land area of development(including the entire
area to be disturbed as approved in the Stormwater 2.03 Start date: 10/21/2019
Management Plan):
Primary estimated area to be disturbed(portions with 2.03
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan approval only): 11/21/2019
Offsite estimated area to be disturbed (if applicable): N/A Completion date: Planting to
extend into
spring 2020
C. Property Owner Status: FEDERAL❑ STATE ❑ PUBLIC® PRIVATE LI
D. Nature of the Construction Activity Description (i.e. Environmental; retrofit existing detention pond to improve
commercial, industrial, residential,agricultural, hydrology and water quality treatment
environmental):
E. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4) County of Albemarle
name(if discharging to a MS4):
F. Is this construction activity part of a common plan of development or sale? YES 1_.J NO E7
G. 6th Order Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC)and Receiving Water Name(s). Attach a separate list if needed.
HUC RECEIVING WATERBODY(S)
020802040203 South Fork Rivanna River
Section V. Other information.
A. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the
General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities prior to submitting the Registration
Statement. By signing the Registration Statement,the operator is certifying that the SWPPP has been prepared.
B. Has an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan been submitted to the VESCP Authority for review? YES® NO❑
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Approval Date(for estimated area to be disturbed).: pending registration -1 3- j
statement
C. Has land disturbance has commenced? YES Li NO
D. If this project is using approved Annual Standards and Specifications(AS&S),attach the completed AS&S Entity
Form. AS&S Entity Name (if different from the Operator identified in Section II.A.):N/A
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SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR SIGNATURE
AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
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Section VI. Certification. A person representing the operator as identified in Section I. A.and meeting the requirements
of 9VAC25-880-70. Part iII. K must physically sign this certification. A typed signature is not acceptable. Please note that
operator is defined in 9VAC25-870-10 as follows:
"Operator"means the owner or operator of any facility or activity subject to the Act and this chapter. In the context of storm water
associated with a large or small construction activity,operator means any person associated with a construction project that meets
either of the following two criteria:(I)the person has direct operational control over construction plans and specifications,including
the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications or(ii)the person has day-to-day operational control of those
activities at a project that are necessary to ensure compliance with a storm water pollution prevention plan for the site or other state
permit or VSMP authority permit conditions(i.e.,they are authorized to direct workers at a site to carry out activities required by the
stormwater pollution prevention plan or comply with other permit conditions).In the context of storm water discharges from
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems(MS4s),operator means the operator of the regulated MS4 system.
9VAC25-880-70. Part IiI.K.Signatory Requirements. Registration Statement.All Registration Statements shall be signed as follows:
a.For a corporation:by a responsible corporate officer.For the purpose of this chapter, a responsible corporate officer
means:(i)a president secretary,treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function,or
any other person who performs similar policy-making or decision-making functions for the corporation;or(ii)the manager
of one or more manufacturing,production,or operating facilities,provided the manager Is authorized to make management
decisions that govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major
capital investment recommendations,and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long-term
compliance with environmental laws and regulations;the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or
actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for state permit application requirements;and where authority
to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures;
b.For a partnership or sole proprietorship:by a general partner or the proprietor,respectively;or
c.For a municipality,state,federal,or other public agency:by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
For purposes of this chapter,a principal executive officer of a public agency includes:(i)the chief executive officer of the
agency or(ii)a senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the
agency.
Certification: "I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand this Registration Statement and that this
document and all attachments were prepared in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage
the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information,the information submitted is to the best
of my knowledge and belief true,accurate,and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting
false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Printed Name: Stavrcis Carlos
Signature(signed in ink): . C.04
Date:
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Section VII.Submittal Instructions. Submit this form to the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP)
Authority. If the locality is the VSMP Authority,please send your Registration Statement submittal directly to the
locality;do NOT send this form to DEQ. A list of local VSMP Authorities is available here: VSMP Authorities.
if DEQ is the VSMP Authority, please send to: If the locality is the VSMP Authority, please send to:
Department of Environmental Quality The Local VSMP Authority(insert address below)
Office of Stormwater Management Suite 1400 401 McIntire Road,Charlottesville,VA 22901
PO Box 1105
Richmond VA 23218 I
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This Registration Statement is for coverage under the General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities. The
following permit actions are covered by this form: new issuance,re-issuance,modification with an increase in acreage and plan modifications that
do not result in an increase in acreage.
Choose NEW ISSUANCE if this Registration Statement submittal is to obtain a new permit coverage,RE-ISSUANCE to renew an active,expiring
permit coverage or MODIFICATION to modify an active permit coverage When modifying permit coverage,indicate If the modification is increasing
the amount of acreage previous covered(MODIFICATION WITH ACREAGE INCREASE)or changing the site design with no increase in acreage
(MODIFICATION WITHOUT ACREAGE INCREASE).
Existing Permit Coverage Number. Provide the permit number for a modification or reissuance(i.e.VAR10ft##41).
Section I. Operator/Permittee Information.
A.Construction Activity Operator(Permittee). The person or entity that is applying for permit coverage and will have operational control over
construction activities to ensure compliance with the general permit.For companies,use the complete,active,legal entity name as registered with
a state corporation commission. Entitles that are considered operators commonly consist of the property owner,developer of a project(the party
with control of project plans and specifications),or general contractor(the party with day-to-day operational controi of the activities at the project
site that are necessary to ensure compliance with the general permit). If an individual person is named as the operator,that person(or a
representative of)must sign the certification in Section VI. An operator can be one of the following:
9VAC25-870-10.Definitions.
"Operator"means the owner or operator of any facility or activity subject to the Act and this chapter.In the context of stormwater associated with a
large or small construction activity,operator means any person associated with a construction project that meets either of the following two
criteria;(I)the person has direct operational control over construction plans and specifications,including the ability to make modifications to those
plans and specifications or(ii)the person has day-to-day operational control of those activities at a project that are necessary to ensure compliance
with a stormwoter pollution prevention plan for the site or other state permit or VSMP authority permit conditions(i.e.,they are authorized to direct
workers at a site to carry out activities required by the stormwater pollution prevention plan or comply with other permit conditions).In the context
of storm water discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems(MS4s),operator means the operator of the regulated MS4 system.
"Owner"means the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions including,but not limited to,sanitation district commissions and authorities,
and any public or private institution,corporation,association,firm or company organized or existing under the laws of this or any other state or
country,or any officer or agency of the United States,or any person or group of persons acting individually or as a group that owns,operates,
charters,rents,or othervvise exercises control over or is responsible for any actual or potential discharge of sewage,industrial wastes,or other
wastes or pollutants to state waters,or any facility or operation that has the capability to alter the physical,chemical,or biological properties of
state waters in contravention of§ %,< --- of the Code of Virginia,the Act and this chapter.
"Person"means any individual,corporation,partnership,association,state,municipality,commission,or political subdivision of a state,
governmental body,including a federal,state,or local entity as applicable,any interstate body or any other legal entity.
B.Billing information. If the person or entity responsible for billing/invoicing is different from the operator,please complete this section. If they
are the same,leave this section blank.
C. May we transmit correspondence electronically? If you choose YES to this question and provide an email address in Section I.A.,all
correspondence,forms,invoices and notifications will be transmitted by email to the operator. This will also allow the operator to pay by credit
card and receive permit coverage approval letters immediately upon approval.
Section II.Construction Activity Location Information. Location information related to the project site.
A.A site map indicating the location of the existing or proposed land-disturbing activities,the limits of land disturbance,construction entrances
and ail water bodies receiving stormwater discharges from the site must be included with the submittal of this form.Aerial imagery maps or
topographic maps showing the required items are acceptable. Plan sheet sized site maps are not required. Please consult your Virginia
Stormwater Management Program(VSMP)authority if you have additional questions regarding site map requirements.
B.Provide a descriptive project name(It is helpful to use the same naming convention as listed on the Stormwater plans),911 street address(if
available),city/county of the construction activity,6-digit latitude and longitude in decimal degrees format for the centroid,main construction
entrance or start and end points for linear projects(i.e.37.1234N/-77.1234W).
C.Construction Activity Entrance Location. Provide an address or decimal degrees coordinates and a description of the main construction entrance
where the permit coverage letter will be posted.
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Section IIi. Offsite Support Activity Location Information.
This general permit also authorizes stormwater discharges from support activities(e.g.,concrete or asphalt batch plants,equipment staging yards,
material storage areas,excavated material disposal areas,borrow areas)located on-site or off-site provided that(I)the support activity is directly
related to a construction activity that is required to have general permit coverage;(II)the support activity is not a commercial operation,nor does
it serve multiple unrelated construction activities by different operators;(iii)the support activity does not operate beyond the completion of the
construction activity It supports;(Iv)the support activity is identified in the Registration Statement at the time of general permit coverage;(v)
appropriate control measures are Identified in a SWPPP and implemented to address the discharges from the support activity areas;and (v1)all
applicable state,federal,and local approvals are obtained for the support activity.
if requesting permit coverage for offsite activities,please complete this section. List additional offsite areas to be included under this permit
coverage on a separate page. Offsite areas not Included on this registration will need to obtain coverage under a separate VPDES permit.
A. Offsite activity location information. Provide a descriptive offsite project name,911 street address(if available)and city/county of all off-site
support activities.Provide the 6-digit latitude and longitude in decimal degrees(i.e.37.1234N,-77.1234W).Please note that off-site activities not
covered under this permit may require separate permit coverage.
B. Offslte activity entrance location. Provide an address or decimal degrees coordinates and a description of the main construction entrance.
Section IV. Site Information.
A.Acreage totals for all land-disturbing activities,on-and off-site,to be included under this permit. Acreages are to be reported to the nearest
one-hundredth acre(two decimal places;i.e.1.15 acres). Provide the total acreage of the primary development site as approved on the
Stormwater Management Plans and the primary on-site estimated acreage to be disturbed by the construction activity as approved under the
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.The off-site estimated area to be disturbed is the sum of the disturbed acreages for all off-site support
activities to be covered under this general permit. Do not include the off-site acreage totals in the primary,on-site total and estimated disturbed
acreage totals. Permit fees are calculated based on your disturbed acreage total for ail on-and off-site areas being disturbed under this permit
coverage(the sum of all on-site and off-site disturbed acreages).
B.Estimated Project Dates. Provide the estimated project start date and completion date In Month/Day/Year or MM/DD/YYYY format(i.e.
07/30/2019).
C.Property owner status. The status of the construction activity property owner. Any property not owned by a government entity or agency(i.e.
federal,state or local governments)is PRIVATE.
D.Nature of the construction activity description. Choose the designation that best describes the post-construction use of this project(you may
choose more than one). (i.e.Residential,Commercial,Industrial,Agricultural,Environmental,Educational,Oil and Gas,Utility,Transportation,
Institutional,etc.). Describe the project(i.e. Commercial—one new office building and associated parking and utilities;Transportation—Roads,
sidewalks and utilities;Agricultural—3 Poultry Houses,etc.).
E.Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4)name(s)if discharging to a MS4. If stormwater is discharged through a MS4(either partially or
completely),provide the name of the MS4(s)that will be receiving water from this construction activity. The MS4 name is typically the town,city,
county,institute or federal facility where the construction activity is located.
F.This construction activity is part of a common plan of development or sale. "Common plan of development or sale"means a contiguous area
where separate and distinct construction activities may be taking place at different times on different schedules per 9VAC25-870-10.Definitions.
I.e.a subdivision,commercial development,business park,etc.
G.6th Order Hydrologic Unit Code(HUC)and associated Receiving Water Name(s). Provide all 6th order HUCs and receiving waters for the site and
offsite areas that could potentially receive stormwater runoff discharging from this activity. The HUC can be either a 12-digit number(i.e.
0208010101)or 2-letter,2-number code(i.e..1152). Include additional HUCs or receiving waters on a separate page. You may utilize DEQ's web-
based GIS application,VEGIS,to obtain this information.
• VEGIS application link: 1). s VLGiS Mapping Application
• Instructions for utilizing DEQ's VEGIS application link: CAP GIS 't�1C instructions
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Section V.Other information.
A.A stormwater pollution prevention plan(SWPPP)must be prepared prior to submitting the Registration Statement per 9VAC25-880. See
9VAC25.880-70 Part II.of the General Permit for the SWPPP requirements.
B.If the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the estimated area to be disturbed listed in Section IV.A.has been submitted to the Virginia Erosion
and Sediment Control Program(VESCP)Authority for review and plan approval,choose YES. If you are submitting this application to reissue an
existing permit coverage,please provide the date that the VESC Authority approved the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the estimated area
to be disturbed.
C.If land disturbance has commenced,choose YES. 'Land disturbance"or"land-disturbing activity"means a man-made change to the land surface
that may result in soil erosion or has the potential to change its runoff characteristics,including construction activity such as the clearing,grading,
excavating,or filling of land per§62.1-44.15:24.Definitions.
D.If this project is using approved Annual Standards and Specifications(AS&S),attach the completed AS&S Entity Form.
If the AS&S Entity is different from the operator identified in Section I.A.,list the AS&S Entity Name.The AS&S entity is the entity or agency that
holds the approved annual standards&specification.
• AS&S Entity Form link: Annual Standards and Specifications Entity Information Form
Section VI.Certification.
A properly authorized individual associated with the operator identified in Section I.A.of the Registration Statement is responsible for certifying
and signing the Registration Statement. A person must physically sign the certification,a typed signature is unacceptable. State statutes provide
for severe penalties for submitting false information on the Registration Statement.State regulations require that the Registration Statement be
signed as follows per 9VAC25-880-70 Part III.K.1.:
a.For a corporation:by a responsible corporate officer.For the purpose of this part,a responsible corporate officer means:
(i)A president,secretary,treasurer,or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function,or any other person who
performs similar policy-making or decision-making functions for the corporation,or
(ii)the manager of one or more manufacturing,production,or operating facilities,provided the manager is authorized to make
management decisions that govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major
capital investment recommendations,and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long-term compliance with
environmental laws and regulations;the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather
complete and accurate information for permit application requirements;and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or
delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
b.For a partnership or sole proprietorship:by a genera!partner or the proprietor,respectively.
c.For a municipality,state,federal,or other public agency:by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.For purposes of this part,
a principal executive officer of a public agency includes:
(i)The chief executive officer of the agency,or
(ii)A senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency.
Section VII. Submittal Instructions.
Submit this form to the VSMP Authority that has Jurisdiction for your construction activity. The VSMP Authority may be either DEQ or your locality
depending on the location and type of project. If your project is under the jurisdiction of a Local VSMP Authority,please contact the locality for
additional submittal instructions. A blank area is provided for the Local VSMP Authority to include their mailing address.
Who is the VSMP Authority for my project? DEQ or the locality?
• DEQ:'DEQ is the VSMP Authority and administers permit coverage for land-disturbing activities that are:
D within a locality that is not a VSMP Authority;
> owned by the State or Federa!government;or
utilizing approved Annual Standards and Specifications.
• The Locality: The local government(locality)is the VSMP Authority and administers permit coverage for all other projects not covered by DEQ
as listed above. For these projects,please submit permit forms directly to the Local VSMP Authority. A list of Local VSM?Authorities is
available on DEQ's website here: Local VSMP Authority List.
DEQ'S CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT WEBSITE
http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/Stormwate rManaeement/VSMP PermitsjConstructionGeneralPermit.aspx
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Section 2. Notice of general permit coverage
(This notice is to be posted near the main entrance according to 9VAC25-880-70, Part II, section
C.) (Provide a copy of the DEQ coverage letter when obtained)
General Permit coverage letter will be included when obtained and posted near
the main entrance to the site.
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Section 3. Nature of activity
(Provide a detailed narrative of the construction activities. Include or reference a construction schedule and
sequence. Include any phasing.)
Project Description:
The proposed project is an Albemarle County Water Resources project to convert the existing dry detention pond at
the Rio Hill Shopping Center into a constructed stormwater wetland. This will be done by adding internal wetland
zones, adjusting the flow path through the basin, making modifications to the outlet structure to retain more water
during small storm events, and adding measures to assist with future operation and maintenance (e.g., adding
forebays and maintenance access points at the inlets and the outlet).
The design objectives for retrofitting the Rio Hill Basin are noted below:
• Provide cost-effective pollutant reductions, particularly for Phosphorus.
• Enhance the hydrologic function of the basin to control smaller storms as one strategy for a broader watershed
context, while not compromising the hydrologic function for larger storms.
• Enhance the internal functionality of the basin, such as repairing existing erosion and scours, lengthening flow
paths from inlets to outlet, promote a simple and maintainable planting scheme, and simplify maintenance access
and procedures.
•Adhere to regulatory guidance for pollutant accounting and design.
Existing Site Conditions:
The existing site is an old stormwater detention pond built in association with the Rio Hill Shopping Center. The
pond is on private property, but the County holds an easement(including a 20' wide access easement) for the
purposes of providing long-term O&M. The County has been conducting periodic maintenance on the pond for the
past several years.
There are 5 inlets to the pond, controlling a 72-acre drainage area. Two of the larger inlets have baseflow, and the
storm flows have cut channels through the basin bottom directing water towards the outlet. Several feet of sediment
have accumulated in the pond bottom over the course of several decades, and thickets of vegetation generally
grow in dense stands. An existing 24" oultet pipe and riser structure control outlet flows. The pond bottom appears
to be flat, but the inlets at the upper end are over 5' higher than the outlet pipe. The existing side slopes to the
pond confine its footprint, since the slopes are very steep, with over 20' of elevation drop on the western side.
Construction Schedule:
Construction is scheduled to take place in three phases. Phase I will involve the installation of a construction
entrance, safety fence, silt fence, a temporary sediment trap, temporary diversion dike, and culvert inlet protection
to allow for all work in the southern portion of the site to occur. In Phase II, a pump-around will be added to the
northern portion of the project to supplement the E&S practices installed during Phase I. Phase III will involve the
installation of a dewatering structure, modifictaion of the pump-around from Phase II, and additional silt fence
around the existing riser structure. All three phases include temporary and permanent seeding in disturbed areas,
mulching, and blankets and matting where neccessary.
The contractor is to dispose of any excess material at an approved facility with an active Land Disturbance Permit.
The contractor will be responsible for providing an exhibit of the approved facility to the County for approval prior to
the pre-construction meeting.
Please refer to Sheet 4 of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan included in Section 4 for a full construction
schedule and phasing description.
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Section 4. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
(Provide a reduced, 1 Ix17 copy of the latest Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Do not reference only.)
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Section 5. Stormwater Management Plan
(Provide a reduced 11 x 17 copy of the latest Stormwater management plan. Do not reference only.)
Please refer to Section 4, above.
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Section 6. Pollution Prevention Plan.
(reference County Code 17-404 and State Regulation 9VAC25-880-70 part II section A.4)
A. Plan showing pollution activities and prevention practices
(Provide a reduced 11 a17 copy of a site plan on which all of the following activity locations are clearly
marked. Keep this plan up-to-date with ongoing site changes and inspections.)
Please refer to the plans included in Section 4, above, which include pollution
prevention measures to be used on this project.
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B. Sources of Pollutants, locations, and prevention practices
Pollutant,or Pollutant Prevention Practices,
Generating Activity Location on site Control Measures
Sediment Trap STD.&SPEC.3.13)
1. Grading and Site Excavation Stormwater Basin Diversion Dike STD.&SPEC.3.09)
Dewaterinq(S .&SPEC.3.26)
2. Vehicle Tracking Rio Hill Center Parking Lot Stabilized construction entrance
(STD. & SPEC. 3.02)
3. Vehicle Traffic Rio Hill Center Parking Lot Stabilized construction entrance
(STD. & SPEC. 3.02)
4. Vehicle Refueling Project site Site superintendent will develop spill
prevention and clean-up plan
5. Material Laydown Project site Temporary & permanent seeding
(STD. & SPEC. 3.31 & 3.32
C. Sources of Pollutants, continued. Common activities and minimum control and prevention
ractices
Pollutant,or Pollutant Prevention Practices,
Generating Activity Location on site Control Measures
Follow Erosion and Sediment Control
Clearing,grading,excavating,and un- Land disturbance area Plan.Dispose of clearing debris at
stabilized areas acceptable disposal sites.Seed and mulch,
or sod within 7 days of land clearing
Cover storm drain inlets and use drip
Paving operations Roads and driveways pans and absorbent/oil dry for all paving
machines to limit leaks and spills
Direct concrete wash water into a leak-
Concrete washout Current location and detail shown proof container or leak-proof settling
and cement waste on plan basin that is designed so that no overflows
can occur
Enclose or cover material storage areas.
Mix paint indoors in a containment area or
Structure construction,stucco, Structures in a flat unpaved area.Prevent the
painting,and cleaning discharge of soaps,solvents,detergents
and wash water,paint,form release oils
and curing compounds.
Water shall be filtered,settled or similarly
Dewatering operations Dewatering sites shown on plan treated prior to discharge as shown on
plan.
Designated areas for material delivery
Material delivery and storage Designated area shown on plan and storage.Placed near construction
entrances,away from waterways and
drainage paths
Follow manufacturer's instructions
Material use during building process Building areas .MSDS's attached.
waste collection area will not receive a
substantial amount of runoff from upland
Solid waste disposal Current designated container areas areas and does not drain directly to a
on plan waterway.Containers have lids covered
before periods of rain,or are in a covered
area.Scheduled collection to prevent
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Pollutant,or Pollutant Prevention Practices,
Generating Activity Location on site Control Measures
overfilling.MATERIALS NOT TO BE
BURIED ON-SITE
• Convenient and well-maintained
portable sanitary facilities will be
Sanitary waste Current locations shown on plan provided,and located away from
waterways or inlets.Such facilities shall
be regularly maintained.
Apply fertilizers in accordance with
Landscaping operations Landscape areas shown on plan manufacturer's recommendations and
not during rainfall events
To be treated in a sediment basin or
Wash Waters Wash areas shown on plan better control as specified on plan.
Minimize the discharge of pollutants
from equipment and vehicle washing
Vehicle and equipment washing Designated areas and details shown on Provide containment and filtering for all
plan wash waters per the plan
Minimization of exposure to precipitation and stormwater.Minimize the exposure of building materials,building products,
construction wastes,trash,landscape materials,fertilizers,pesticides,herbicides,detergents,sanitary waste,and other materials
present on the site to precipitation and to stormwater.
(Identify all non-stormwater discharges to occur on your site. Keep this plan up-to-date with ongoing site
changes and inspections. See CGP, 9VAC25-880-70 section E for examples of non-stormwater discharges.)
D. Non-stormwater discharges
Discharge Pollutants or Pollutant Location on Site
Constituents
Pavement wash water Sediment Rio Hill shopping center parking lot
Sediment basin dewatering Sediment Sediment Basin
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E. Persons responsible for pollution prevention practices
(Provide the names and contact information for all persons responsible for prevention practices as listed above.)
Ecosystem Services, LLC. Kip Mumaw, kip@ecosystemservices.us, 540.239.1428
F. Response and reporting practices
Minimize discharges from spills and leaks. Minimize the discharge of pollutants from spills and leaks and implement chemical
spill and leak prevention and response procedures as follows.
Respond to all spills, leaks and discharges as follows;
Report all spills, leaks and discharges as follows;
(Provide detailed response and reporting practices according to 9VAC25-880-70, Part II. section A.4.e.)
Contractor shall be primarily responsible for leak containment and reporting. Any leaks
discovered will be contained and reported to foreman immediately. All leaks will be fully
contained. Discarded building materials, construction materials, landscaping materials and any
other waste will be disposed of per Virginia code.
G. Pollution Prevention Awareness
(Describe training and procedures to provide awareness and compliance for all measures in this
document: waste management. wash waters, prevention measures. etc.)
Personnel who are responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair of stormwater
controls, who are responsible for conducting inspections, and who are responsible for taking
corrective actions, at a minimum, will receive training to understand the location of all stomwater
controls on the site, and how they are to be maintained, the proper procedures to follow with respect
to the permit's pollution prevention requirements, and when and how to conduct inspections, record
applicable findings,and take corrective actions.
A training log will be kept that records the personnel conducting and receiving training, as well
as the date of the training.
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Section 7. Discharges to impaired waters, surface waters within an applicable TMDL
wasteload allocation, and exceptional waters.
(Provide detailed measures for any applicable TMDI:.,)
The receiving water for the project site is an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Rivanna River
(HUC: 02080204), which is listed as an impaired water subject to TMDLs. The impairment to this
tributary is listed as benthic macroinvertebrates. Stressors are listed as non-point source municipal
wastes.
TMDLs will be met by using permanent and temporary stabilization to limit erosion and pump
around and filters to limit sediment discharge.
There are no exceptional waters contiguous with the subject property, as described in
9VAC25-260-30 A3c.
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Section 8. Qualified personnel
The following personnel are responsible for inspections;
(Provide the name. telephone number, and qualifications of the qualified personnel conducting inspections.)
Jon Roller, AOSE PSS CNMP
Ecosystem Services, LLC
SWPPP Site Inspector
540-578-4296
jon@ecosystemservices.us
Dan Richardson
Ecosystem Services, LLC
SWPPP Site Inspector
434-953-0735
dan@ecosystemservices.us
Annemarie Abbondanzo
Ecosystem Services, LLC
SWPPP Site Inspector
434-987-2422
annemarie@ecosystemservices.us
After a contractor has been selected, contractor may opt to assign other qualified personnel
to conduct inspections
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Section 9. Signed Certification
(Provide certification according to 9VAC25-870-370)
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 are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine
and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Operator Name: Kip Mumaw, PE
Company: Ecosystem Services, LLC
Title: Principal Engineer
Signature:
Date:
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Section 10. Delegation of authority.
(Provide the persons or positions with authority to sign inspection reports or to modify the stormwater pollution
prevention plan. A formal, signed delegation of authority is needed.)
Delegation of Authority
I, (name),hereby designate the person or specifically described position below to be a duly authorized
representative for the purpose of overseeing compliance with environmental requirements,including the Construction General Permit,
at the construction site.The designee is authorized to sign any reports,stormwater
pollution prevention plans and all other documents required by the permit.
(name of person or position)
(company)
(address)
(city,state,zip)
(phone)
By signing this authorization,I confirm that I meet the requirements to make such a designation as set forth in the Construction
General Permit(CGP),and that the designee above meets the definition of a"duly authorized representative".
Operator Name:
Company:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
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Section 11. General permit copy
(Provide a copy of the construction general permit, 9VAC25-880)
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
General Permit No.: VAR10
Effective Date: July 1, 2014
Expiration Date: June 30, 2019
GENERAL VPDFS PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER FROM CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE VIRGINIA STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM AND THE VIRGINIA STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACT
In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, and pursuant to the Virginia
Stormwater Management Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, operators of construction
activities are authorized to discharge to surface waters within the boundaries of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, except those specifically named in State Water Control Board regulations that prohibit such
discharges.
The authorized discharge shall be in accordance with this cover page, Part I - Discharge Authorization
and Special Conditions, Part II - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and Part III - Conditions
Applicable to All VPDE$ Permits as set forth herein.
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PART I
DISCHARGE AUTHORIZATION AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Coverage under this general permit.
1. During the period beginning with the date of coverage under this general permit and lasting until the
general permit's expiration date, the operator is authorized to discharge stormwater from construction
activities.
2. This general permit also authorizes stormwater discharges from support activities (e.g., concrete or
asphalt batch plants, equipment staging yards, material storage areas, excavated material disposal
areas, borrow areas) located on-site or off-site provided that:
a. The support activity is directly related to the construction activity that is required to have general
permit coverage for discharges of stormwater from construction activities;
b. The support activity is not a commercial operation, nor does it serve multiple unrelated
construction activities by different operators;
c. The support activity does not operate beyond the completion of the last construction activity it
supports;
d. The support activity is identified in the registration statement at the time of general permit
coverage;
e. Appropriate control measures are identified in a stormwater pollution prevention plan and
implemented to address the discharges from the support activity areas; and
f. All applicable state, federal, and local approvals are obtained for the support activity.
B. Limitations on coverage.
1. Post-construction the^harges. This general permit does not authorize stormwater discharges that
originate from the site after construction activities have been completed and the site, including any
support activity sites covered under the general permit registration, has undergone final stabilization.
Post-construction industrial stormwater discharges may need to be covered by a separate VPDES
permit.
2. Discharges mixed with nonstormwater. This general permit does not authorize discharges that are
mixed with sources of nonstormwater, other than those discharges that are identified in Part I E
(Authorized nonstormwater discharges) and are in compliance with this general permit.
3. Discharges covered by another state permit. This general permit does not authorize discharges of
stormwater from construction activities that have been covered under an individual permit or required
to obtain coverage under an alternative general permit.
4. Impaired waters and TMDL limitation. Discharges of stormwater from construction activities to surface
waters identified as impaired in the 2012 § 305(b)/303(d) Water Quality Assessment Integrated
Report or for which a TMDL wasteload allocation has been established and approved prior to the
term of this general permit for (i) sediment or a sediment-related parameter (i.e., total suspended
solids or turbidity) or(ii) nutrients (i.e., nitrogen or phosphorus) are not eligible for coverage under this
general permit unless the operator develops, implements, and maintains a SWPPP that minimizes
the pollutants of concern and, when applicable, is consistent with the assumptions and requirements
of the approved TMDL wasteload allocations. In addition, the operator shall implement the following
items:
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a. The impaired water(s), approved TMDL(s), and pollutant(s) of concern, when applicable, shall be
identified in the SWPPP;
b. Permanent or temporary soil stabilization shall be applied to denuded areas within seven days
after final grade is reached on any portion of the site;
c. Nutrients shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or an approved
nutrient management plan and shall not be applied during rainfall events; and
d. The applicable SWPPP inspection requirements specified in Part II F 2 shall be amended as
follows:
(1) Inspections shall be conducted at a frequency of(i) at least once every four business days or
(ii) at least once every five business days and no later than 48 hours following a measurable
storm event. In the event that a measurable storm event occurs when there are more than 48
hours between business days, the inspection shall be conducted on the next business day;
and
(2) Representative inspections used by utility line installation, pipeline construction, or other
similar linear construction activities shall inspect all outfalls discharging to surface waters
identified as impaired or for which a TMDL wasteload allocation has been established and
approved prior to the term of this general permit.
5. Exceptional waters limitation. Discharges of stormwater from construction activities not previously
covered under the general permit issued in 2009 to exceptional waters identified in 9VAC25-260-30 A
3 c are not eligible for coverage under this general permit unless the operator implements the
following:
a. The exceptional water(s) shall be identified in the SWPPP;
b. Permanent or temporary soil stabilization shall be applied to denuded areas within seven days
after final grade is reached on any portion of the site;
c. Nutrients shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or an approved
nutrient management plan and shall not be applied during rainfall events; and
d. The applicable SWPPP inspection requirements specified in Part II F 2 shall be amended as
follows:
(1) Inspections shall be conducted at a frequency of(i) at least once every four business days or
(ii) at least once every five business days and no later than 48 hours following a measurable
storm event. In the event that a measurable storm event occurs when there are more than 48
hours between business days, the inspection shall be conducted on the next business day;
and
(2) Representative inspections used by utility line installation, pipeline construction, or other
similar linear construction activities shall inspect all outfalls discharging to exceptional waters.
6. There shall be no a;scharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
C. Commingled discharges. Discharges authorized by this general permit may be commingled with other
sources of stormwater that are not required to be covered under a state permit, so long as the
commingled discharge is in compliance with this general permit. Discharges authorized by a separate
state or VPDES permit may be commingled with discharges authorized by this general permit so long as
all such discharges comply with all applicable state and VPDES permit requirements.
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D. Prohibition of nonstormwater discharges. Except as provided in Parts I A 2, I C, and I E, all discharges
covered by this general permit shall be composed entirely of stormwater associated with construction
activities. All other discharges including the following are prohibited:
1. Wastewater from washout of concrete;
2. Wastewater from the washout and cleanout of stucco, paint, form release oils, curing compounds,
and other construction materials;
3. Fuels, oils, or other pollutants used in vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance;
4. Oils, toxic substances, or hazardous substances from spills or other releases; and
5. Soaps, solvents, or detergents used in equipment and vehicle washing.
E. Authorized nonstormwater discharges. The following nonstormwater discharges from construction
activities are authorized by this general permit when discharged in compliance with this general permit:
1. Discharges from firefighting activities;
2. Fire hydrant flushings;
3. Waters used to wash vehicles or equipment where soaps, solvents, or detergents have not been
used and the wash water has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge;
4. Water used to control dust that has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge;
5. Potable water sources, including uncontaminated waterline flushings;
6. Routine external building wash down where soaps, solvents or detergents have not been used and
the wash water has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge;
7. Pavement wash waters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (or
where all spilled or leaked material has been removed prior to washing); where soaps, solvents, or
detergents have not been used; and where the wash water has been filtered, settled, or similarly
treated prior to discharge;
8. Uncontaminated air conditioning or compressor condensate;
9. Uncontaminated ground water or spring water;
10. Foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as
solvents;
11. Uncontaminated excavation dewatering, including dewatering of trenches and excavations that have
been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge; and
12. Landscape irrigation:
F. Termination of general permit coverage.
1 The operator of the construction activity shall submit a notice of termination in accordance with
9VAC25-880-60 to the VSMP authority after one or more of the following conditions have been met:
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a. Necessary permanent control measures included in the SWPPP for the site are in place and
functioning effectively and final stabilization has been achieved on all portions of the site for which
the operator is responsible. When applicable, long term responsibility and maintenance
requirements shall be recorded in the local land records prior to the submission of a notice of
termination;
b. Another operator has assumed control over all areas of the site that have not been finally
stabilized and obtained coverage for the ongoing discharge;
c. Coverage under an alternative VPDES or state permit has been obtained; or
d. For residential construction only, temporary soil stabilization has been completed and the
residence has been transferred to the homeowner.
2. The notice of termination should be submitted no later than 30 days after one of the above conditions
in subdivision 1 of this subsection is met. Authorization to discharge terminates at midnight on the
date that the notice of termination is submitted for the conditions set forth in subdivisions 1 b through
1 d of this subsection. Termination of authorizations to discharge for the conditions set forth in
subdivision 1 a of this subsection shall be effective upon notification from the department that the
provisions of subdivision 1 a of this subsection have been met or 60 days after submittal of the notice
of termination, whichever occurs first.
3. The notice of termination shall be signed in accordance with Part III K of this general permit.
G. Water quality protection.
1. The operator must select, install, implement and maintain control measures as identified in the
SWPPP at the construction site that minimize pollutants in the discharge as necessary to ensure that
the operator's discharge does not cause or contribute to an excursion above any applicable water
quality standard.
2. If it is determined by the department that the operator's discharges are causing, have reasonable
potential to cause, or are contributing to an excursion above any applicable water quality standard,
the department, in consultation with the VSMP authority, may take appropriate enforcement action
and require the operator to:
a. Modify or implement additional control measures in accordance with Part II B to adequately
address the identified water quality concerns;
b. Submit valid and verifiable data and information that are representative of ambient conditions and
indicate that the receiving water is attaining water quality standards; or
c. Submit an individual permit application in accordance with 9VAC25-870-410 B 3.
All written responses required under this chapter must include a signed certification consistent with Part
III K.
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PART II
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall be developed prior to the submission of a
registration statement and implemented for the construction activity, including any support activity,
covered by this general permit. SWPPPs shall be prepared in accordance with good engineering
practices. Construction activities that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale and disturb
less than one acre may utilize a SWPPP template provided by the department and need not provide a
separate stormwater management plan if one has been prepared and implemented for the larger
common plan of development or sale.
The SWPPP requirements of this general permit may be fulfilled by incorporating by reference other plans
such as a spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plan developed for the site under§ 311 of
the federal Clean Water Act or best management practices (BMP) programs otherwise required for the
facility provided that the incorporated plan meets or exceeds the SWPPP requirements of Part II A. All
plans incorporated by reference into the SWPPP become enforceable under this general permit. If a plan
incorporated by reference does not contain all of the required elements of the SWPPP, the operator must
develop the missing elements and include them in the SWPPP.
Any operator that was authorized to discharge under the general permit issued in 2009, and that intends
to continue coverage under this general permit, shall update its stormwater pollution prevention plan to
comply with the requirements of this general permit no later than 60 days after the date of coverage under
this general permit.
A. Stormwater pollution prevention plan contents. The SWPPP shall include the following items:
1. General information.
a. A signed copy of the registration statement, if required, for coverage under the general VPDES
permit for discharges of stormwater from construction activities;
b. Upon receipt, a copy of the notice of coverage under the general VPDES permit for discharges of
stormwater from construction activities (i.e., notice of coverage letter);
c. Upon receipt, a copy of the general VPDES permit for discharges of stormwater from construction
activities;
d. A narrative description of the nature of the construction activity, including the function of the
project(e.g., low density residential, shopping mall, highway, etc.);
e. A legible site plan identifying:
(1) Directions of stormwater flow and approximate slopes anticipated after major grading
activities;
(2) Limits of land disturbance including steep slopes and natural buffers around surface waters
that will not b;, disturbed;
(3) Locations of major structural and nonstructural control measures, including sediment basins
and traps, perimeter dikes, sediment barriers, and other measures intended to filter, settle, or
similarly treat sediment, that will be installed between disturbed areas and the undisturbed
vegetated areas in order to increase sediment removal and maximize stormwater infiltration;
(4) Locations of surface waters;
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(5) Locations where concentrated stormwater is discharged;
(6) Locations of support activities, when applicable and when required by the VSMP authority,
including but not limited to (i) areas where equipment and vehicle washing, wheel wash
water, and other wash water is to occur; (ii) storage areas for chemicals such as acids, fuels,
fertilizers, and other lawn care chemicals; (iii) concrete wash out areas; (iv) vehicle fueling
and maintenance areas; (v) sanitary waste facilities, including those temporarily placed on
the construction site; and (vi) construction waste storage; and
(7) When applicable, the location of the on-site rain gauge or the methodology established in
consultation with the VSMP authority used to identify measurable storm events for inspection
purposes.
2. Erosion and sediment control plan.
a. An erosion and sediment control plan approved by the VESCP authority as authorized under the
Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (9VAC25-840), an "agreement in lieu of a plan" as
defined in 9VAC25-840-10 from the VESCP authority, or an erosion and sediment control plan
prepared in accordance with annual standards and specifications approved by the department.
Any operator proposing a new stormwater discharge from construction activities that is not
required to obtain erosion and sediment control plan approval from a VESCP authority or does
not adopt department-approved annual standards and specifications shall submit the erosion and
sediment control plan to the department for review and approval.
b. All erosion and sediment control plans shall include a statement describing the maintenance
responsibilities required for the erosion and sediment controls used.
c. A properly implemented approved erosion and sediment control plan, "agreement in lieu of a
plan," or erosion and sediment control plan prepared in accordance with department-approved
annual standards and specifications, adequately:
(1) Controls the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff within the site to minimize soil erosion;
(2) Controls stormwater discharges, including peak flow rates and total stormwater volume, to
minimize erosion at outlets and to minimize downstream channel and stream bank erosion;
(3) Minimizes the amount of soil exposed during the construction activity;
(4) Minimizes the disturbance of steep slopes;
(5) Minimizes sediment discharges from the site in a manner that addresses (i) the amount,
frequency, intensity, and duration of precipitation; (ii) the nature of resulting stormwater
runoff; and (iii) soil characteristics, including the range of soil particle sizes present on the
site;
(6) Provides and maintains natural buffers around surface waters, directs stormwater to
vegetated areas to increase sediment removal, and maximizes stormwater infiltration, unless
infeasible;
(7) Minimizes soil compaction and, unless infeasible, preserves topsoil;
(8) Ensures that stabilization of disturbed areas will be initiated immediately whenever any
clearing, grading, excavating, or other land-disturbing activities have permanently ceased on
any portion of the site, or temporarily ceased on any portion of the site and will not resume for
a period exceeding 14 days; and
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(9) Utilizes outlet structures that withdraw stormwater from the surface (i.e., above the
permanent pool or wet storage water surface elevation), unless infeasible, when discharging
from sediment basins or sediment traps.
3. Stormwater management plan.
a. New construction activities. A stormwater management plan approved by the VSMP authority as
authorized under the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulation (9VAC25-
870), or an "agreement in lieu of a stormwater management plan" as defined in 9VAC25-870-10
from the VSMP authority, or a stormwater management plan prepared in accordance with annual
standards and specifications approved by the department. Any operator proposing a new
stormwater discharge from construction activities that is not required to obtain stormwater
management plan approval from a VSMP authority or does not adopt department-approved
annual standards and specifications shall submit the stormwater management plan to the
department for review and approval.
b. Existing construction activities. Any operator that was authorized to discharge under the general
permit issued in 2009, and that intends to continue coverage under this general permit, shall
ensure compliance with the requirements of 9VAC25-870-93 through 9VAC25-870-99 of the
VSMP Regulation, including but not limited to the water quality and quantity requirements. The
SWPPP shall include a description of, and all necessary calculations supporting, all post-
construction stormwater management measures that will be installed prior to the completion of
the construction process to control pollutants in stormwater discharges after construction
operations have been completed. Structural measures should be placed on upland soils to the
degree possible. Such measures must be designed and installed in accordance with applicable
VESCP authority, VSMP authority, state, and federal requirements, and any necessary permits
must be obtained.
4. Pollution prevention plan. A pollution prevention plan that addresses potential pollutant-generating
activities that may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of stormwater discharges from the
construction activity, including any support activity. The pollution prevention plan shall:
a. Identify the potential pollutant-generating activities and the pollutant that is expected to be
exposed to stormwater;
b. Describe the location where the potential pollutant-generating activities will occur, or if identified
on the site plan, reference the site plan;
c. Identify all nonstormwater discharges, as authorized in Part I E of this general permit, that are or
will be commingled with stormwater discharges from the construction activity, including any
applicable support activity;
d. Identify the person responsible for implementing the pollution prevention practice or practices for
each pollutant-generating activity (if other than the person listed as the qualified personnel);
e. Describe the pollution prevention practices and procedures that will be implemented to:
(1) Prevent and respond to leaks, spills, and other releases including (i) procedures for
expeditiously stopping, containing, and cleaning up spills, leaks, and other releases; and (ii)
procedures for reporting leaks, spills, and other releases in accordance with Part III G;
(2) Prevent the discharge of spilled and leaked fuels and chemicals from vehicle fueling and
maintenance activities (e.g., providing secondary containment such as spill berms, decks,
spill containment pallets, providing cover where appropriate, and having spill kits readily
available);
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(3) Prevent the discharge of soaps, solvents, detergents, and wash water from construction
materials, including the clean-up of stucco, paint, form release oils, and curing compounds
(e.g., providing (i) cover (e.g., plastic sheeting or temporary roofs) to prevent contact with
stormwater; (ii) collection and proper disposal in a manner to prevent contact with
stormwater; and (iii) a similarly effective means designed to prevent discharge of these
pollutants);
(4) Minimize the discharge of pollutants from vehicle and equipment washing, wheel wash water,
and other types of washing (e.g., locating activities away from surface waters and stormwater
inlets or conveyance and directing wash waters to sediment basins or traps, using filtration
devices such as filter bags or sand filters, or using similarly effective controls);
(5) Direct concrete wash water into a leak-proof container or leak-proof settling basin. The
container or basin shall be designed so that no overflows can occur due to inadequate sizing
or precipitation. Hardened concrete wastes shall be removed and disposed of in a manner
consistent with the handling of other construction wastes. Liquid concrete wastes shall be
removed and disposed of in a manner consistent with the handling of other construction wash
waters and shall not be discharged to surface waters;
(6) Minimize the discharge of pollutants from storage, handling, and disposal of construction
products, materials, and wastes including (i) building products such as asphalt sealants,
copper flashing, roofing materials, adhesives, and concrete admixtures; (ii) pesticides,
herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and landscape materials; and (iii) construction and
domestic wastes such as packaging materials, scrap construction materials, masonry
products, timber, pipe and electrical cuttings, plastics, Styrofoam, concrete, and other trash or
building materials;
(7) Prevent the discharge of fuels, oils, and other petroleum products, hazardous or toxic wastes,
and sanitary wastes; and
(8) Address any other discharge from the potential pollutant-generating activities not addressed
above; and
f. Describe procedures for providing pollution prevention awareness of all applicable wastes,
including any wash water, disposal practices, and applicable disposal locations of such wastes, to
personnel in order to comply with the conditions of this general permit. The operator shall
implement the procedures described in the SWPPP.
5. SWPPP requirements for discharges to impaired waters, surface waters with an applicable TMDL
wasteload allocation established and approved prior to the term of this general permit, and
exceptional waters. The SWPPP shall:
a. Identify the impaired water(s), approved TMDL(s), pollutant(s) of concern, and exceptional waters
identified in 9VAC25-260-30 A 3 c, when applicable;
b. Provide clear direction that:
(1) Permanent or temporary soil stabilization shall be applied to denuded areas within seven
days after final grade is reached on any portion of the site;
(2) Nutrients shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or an
approved nutrient management plan and shall not be applied during rainfall events; and
(3) A modified inspection schedule shall be implemented in accordance with Part I B 4 or Part I B
5.
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6. Qualified personnel. The name, phone number, and qualifications of the qualified personnel
conducting inspections required by this general permit.
7. Delegation of authority. The individuals or positions with delegated authority, in accordance with Part
III K, to sign inspection reports or modify the SWPPP.
8. SWPPP signature. The SWPPP shall be signed and dated in accordance with Part III K.
B. SWPPP amendments, ncdification, and updates.
1. The operator shall amend the SWPPP whenever there is a change in the design, construction,
operation, or maintenance that has a significant effect on the discharge of pollutants to surface waters
and that has not been previously addressed in the SWPPP.
2. The SWPPP must be amended if, during inspections or investigations by the operator's qualified
personnel, or by local, state, or federal officials, it is determined that the existing control measures are
ineffective in minimizing pollutants in discharges from the construction activity. Revisions to the
SWPPP shall include additional or modified control measures designed and implemented to correct
problems identified. If approval by the VESCP authority, VSMP authority, or department is necessary
for the control measure, revisions to the SWPPP shall be completed no later than seven calendar
days following approval. Implementation of these additional or modified control measures must be
accomplished as described in Part II G.
3. The SWPPP must clearly identify the contractor(s) that will implement and maintain each control
measure identified in the SWPPP. The SWPPP shall be amended to identify any new contractor that
will implement and maintain a control measure.
4. The operator shall update the SWPPP no later than seven days following any modification to its
implementation. All modifications or updates to the SWPPP shall be noted and shall include the
following items:
a. A record of dates when:
(1) Major grading activities occur;
(2) Construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a portion of the site; and
(3) Stabilization measures are initiated;
b. Documentation of replaced or modified controls where periodic inspections or other information
have indicated that the controls have been used inappropriately or incorrectly and where modified
as soon as possible;
c. Areas that have reached final stabilization and where no further SWPPP or inspection
requirements apply,
d. All properties that are no longer under the legal control of the operator and the dates on which the
operator no longer had legal control over each property;
e. The date of any prohibited discharges, the discharge volume released, and what actions were
taken to minimize the impact of the release;
f. Measures taken to prevent the reoccurrence of any prohibited discharge; and
g. Measures taken to address any evidence identified as a result of an inspection required under
Part II F.
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5. Amendments, modifications, or updates to the SWPPP shall be signed in accordance with Part III K.
C. Public Notification. Upon commencement of land disturbance, the operator shall post conspicuously a
copy of the notice of coverage letter near the main entrance of the construction activity. For linear
projects, the operator shall post the notice of coverage letter at a publicly accessible location near an
active part of the construction project (e.g., where a pipeline crosses a public road). The operator shall
maintain the posted information until termination of general permit coverage as specified in Part I F.
D. SWPPP availability.
1. Operators with day-to-day operational control over SWPPP implementation shall have a copy of the
SWPPP available at a central location on-site for use by those identified as having responsibilities
under the SWPPP whenever they are on the construction site.
2. The operator shall make the SWPPP and all amendments, modifications, and updates available upon
request to the department, the VSMP authority, the EPA, the VESCP authority, local government
officials, or the operator of a municipal separate storm sewer system receiving discharges from the
construction activity. If an on-site location is unavailable to store the SWPPP when no personnel are
present, notice of the SWPPP's location must be posted near the main entrance of the construction
site.
3. The operator shall make the SWPPP available for public review in an electronic format or in hard
copy. Information for public access to the SWPPP shall be posted and maintained in accordance with
Part II C. If not provided electronically, public access to the SWPPP may be arranged upon request at
a time and at a publicly accessible location convenient to the operator or his designee but shall be no
less than once per month and shall be during normal business hours. Information not required to be
contained within the SWPPP by this general permit is not required to be released.
E SWPPP implementation. The operator shall implement the SWPPP and subsequent amendments,
modifications, and updates from commencement of land disturbance until termination of general permit
coverage as specified in Part I F.
1. All control measures must be properly maintained in effective operating condition in accordance with
good engineering practices and, where applicable, manufacturer specifications. If a site inspection
required by Part II F identifies a control measure that is not operating effectively, corrective action(s)
shall be completed as soon as practicable, but no later than seven days after discovery or a longer
period as established by the VSMP authority, to maintain the continued effectiveness of the control
measures.
2. If site inspections required by Part II F identify an existing control measure that needs to be modified
or if an additional control measure is necessary for any reason, implementation shall be completed
prior to the next anticipated measurable storm event. If implementation prior to the next anticipated
measurable storm event is impracticable, then alternative control measures shall be implemented as
soon as practicable, but no later than seven days after discovery or a longer period as established by
the VSMP authority.
F. SWPPP Inspections.
1 Personnel responsible for on-site and off-site inspections. Inspections required by this general permit
shall be conducted by the qualified personnel identified by the operator in the SWPPP. The operator
is responsible for insuring that the qualified personnel conduct the inspection.
2. Inspection schedule.
a. Inspections shall be conducted at a frequency of:
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(1) At least once every five business days; or
(2) At least once every 10 business days and no later than 48 hours following a measurable
storm event. In the event that a measurable storm event occurs when there are more than 48
hours between business days, the inspection shall be conducted no later than the next
business day.
b. Where areas have been temporarily stabilized or land-disturbing activities will be suspended due
to continuous frozen ground conditions and stormwater discharges are unlikely, the inspection
frequency may Ise reduced to once per month. If weather conditions (such as above freezing
temperatures or rain or snow events) make discharges likely, the operator shall immediately
resume the regular inspection frequency.
c. Representative inspections may be utilized for utility line installation, pipeline construction, or
other similar linear construction activities provided that:
(1) Temporary or permanent soil stabilization has been installed and vehicle access may
compromise the temporary or permanent soil stabilization and potentially cause additional
land disturbance increasing the potential for erosion;
(2) Inspections occur on the same frequency as other construction activities;
(3) Control measures are inspected along the construction site 0.25 miles above and below each
access point (i.e., where a roadway, undisturbed right-of-way, or other similar feature
intersects the construction activity and access does not compromise temporary or permanent
soil stabilization), and
(4) Inspection locations are provided in the report required by Part II F.
3. Inspection requirements.
a. As part of the inspection, the qualified personnel shall:
(1) Record the date and time of the inspection and when applicable the date and rainfall amount
of the last measurable storm event;
(2) Record the information and a description of any discharges occurring at the time of the
inspection;
(3) Record any land-disturbing activities that have occurred outside of the approved erosion and
sediment control plan;
(4) Inspect the following for installation in accordance with the approved erosion and sediment
control plan, identification of any maintenance needs, and evaluation of effectiveness in
minimizing sediment discharge, including whether the control has been inappropriately or
incorrectly used:
(a) All perimeter erosion and sediment controls, such as silt fence;
(b) Soil stockpiles, when applicable, and borrow areas for stabilization or sediment trapping
measures;
(c) Completed earthen structures, such as dams, dikes, ditches, and diversions for
stabilization;
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(d) Cut and fill slopes;
(e) Sediment basins and traps, sediment barriers, and other measures installed to control
sediment discharge from stormwater;
(f) Temporary or permanent channel, flume, or other slope drain structures installed to
convey concentrated runoff down cut and fill slopes;
(g) Storm inlets that have been made operational to ensure that sediment laden stormwater
does not enter without first being filtered or similarly treated; and
(h) Construction vehicle access routes that intersect or access paved roads for minimizing
sediment tracking;
(5) Inspect areas that have reached final grade or that will remain dormant for more than 14 days
for initiation of stabilization activities;
(6) Inspect areas that have reached final grade or that will remain dormant for more than 14 days
for completion of stabilization activities within seven days of reaching grade or stopping work;
(7) Inspect for evidence that the approved erosion and sediment control plan, "agreement in lieu
of a plan," or erosion and sediment control plan prepared in accordance with department-
approved annual standards and specifications has not been properly implemented. This
includes but is not limited to:
(a) Concentrated flows of stormwater in conveyances such as rills, rivulets or channels that
have not been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge, or evidence thereof;
(b) Sediment laden or turbid flows of stormwater that have not been filtered or settled to
remove sediments prior to discharge;
(c) Sediment deposition in areas that drain to unprotected stormwater inlets or catch basins
that discharge to surface waters. Inlets and catch basins with failing sediments controls
due to improper installation, lack of maintenance, or inadequate design are considered
unprotected;
(d) Sediment deposition on any property (including public and private streets) outside of the
construction activity covered by this general permit;
(e) Required stabilization has not been initiated or completed on portions of the site;
(f) Sediment basins without adequate wet or dry storage volume or sediment basins that
allow the discharge of stormwater from below the surface of the wet storage portion of
the basin,
(g) Sediment traps without adequate wet or dry storage or sediment traps that allow the
discharge of stormwater from below the surface of the wet storage portion of the trap;
and
(h) Land disturbance outside of the approved area to be disturbed;
(8) Inspect pollutant generating activities identified in the pollution prevention plan for the proper
implementation, maintenance and effectiveness of the procedures and practices;
(9) Identify any pollutant generating activities not identified in the pollution prevention plan; and
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(10) Identify and document the presence of any evidence of the discharge of pollutants prohibited
by this general permit.
4. Inspection report. Each inspection report shall include the following items:
a. The date and time of the inspection and when applicable, the date and rainfall amount of the last
measurable storm event;
b. Summarized findings of the inspection;
c. The location(s) of prohibited discharges;
d. The location(s) of control measures that require maintenance;
e. The location(s) of control measures that failed to operate as designed or proved inadequate or
inappropriate for a particular location;
f. The location(s)where any evidence identified under Part II F 3 a (7) exists;
g. The location(s) where any additional control measure is needed that did not exist at the time of
inspection;
h. A list of corrective actions required (including any changes to the SWPPP that are necessary) as
a result of the inspection or to maintain permit compliance;
i. Documentation of any corrective actions required from a previous inspection that have not been
implemented; and-
j. The date and signature of the qualified personnel and the operator or its duly authorized
representative.
The inspection report and any actions taken in accordance with Part II must be retained by the operator
as part of the SWPPP for at least three years from the date that general permit coverage expires or is
terminated. The inspection report shall identify any incidents of noncompliance. Where an inspection
report does not identify any incidents of noncompliance, the report shall contain a certification that the
construction activity is in compliance with the SWPPP and this general permit. The report shall be signed
in accordance with Part III K of this general permit.
G. Corrective actions.
1. The operator shall implement the corrective action(s) identified as a result of an inspection as soon as
practicable but no later than seven days after discovery or a longer period as approved by the VSMP
authority. If approval of a corrective action by a regulatory authority (e.g., VSMP authority, VESCP
authority, or the department) is necessary, additional control measures shall be implemented to
minimize pollutants in stormwater discharges until such approvals can be obtained.
2. The operator may be required to remove accumulated sediment deposits located outside of the
construction activity covered by this general permit as soon as practicable in order to minimize
environmental impacts. The operator shall notify the VSMP authority and the department as well as
obtain all applicable federal, state, and local authorizations, approvals, and permits prior to the
removal of sediments accumulated in surface waters including wetlands.
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PART III
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL VPDES PERMITS
NOTE: Discharge monitoring is not required for this general permit. If the operator chooses to monitor
stormwater discharges or control measures, the operator must comply with the requirements of
subsections A, B, and C, as appropriate.
A. Monitoring.
1. Samples and measurements taken for the purpose of monitoring shall be representative of the
monitoring activity.
2. Monitoring shall be conducted according to procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 or
alternative methods approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, unless other procedures
have been specified in this general permit. Analyses performed according to test procedures
approved under 40 CFR Part 136 shall be performed by an environmental laboratory certified under
regulations adopted by the Department of General Services (1 VAC30-45 or 1 VAC30-46).
3. The operator shall periodically calibrate and perform maintenance procedures on all monitoring and
analytical instrumentation at intervals that will ensure accuracy of measurements.
B. Records.
1. Monitoring records and reports shall include:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) and time(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s)who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
2. The operator shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation,
copies of all reports required by this general permit, and records of all data used to complete the
registration statement foi this general permit, for a period of at least three years from the date of the
sample, measurement, report or request for coverage. This period of retention shall be extended
automatically during the course of any unresolved litigation regarding the regulated activity or
regarding control standards applicable to the operator, or as requested by the board.
C. Reporting monitoring results.
1. The operator shall update the SWPPP to include the results of the monitoring as may be performed in
accordance with this general permit, unless another reporting schedule is specified elsewhere in this
general permit.
2. Monitoring results shall be reported on a discharge monitoring report (DMR); on forms provided,
approved or specified by the department; or in any format provided that the date, location, parameter,
method, and result of the monitoring activity are included.
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3. If the operator monitors any pollutant specifically addressed by this general permit more frequently
than required by this general permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 or using
other test procedures approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or using procedures
specified in this general permit, the results of this monitoring shall be included in the calculation and
reporting of the data submitted in the DMR or reporting form specified by the department.
4. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an arithmetic
mean unless otherwise specified in this general permit.
D. Duty to provide information. The operator shall furnish, within a reasonable time, any information which
the board may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or
terminating this general permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The board,
department, EPA, or VSMP authority may require the operator to furnish, upon request, such plans,
specifications, and other pertinent information as may be necessary to determine the effect of the wastes
from his discharge on the quality of surface waters, or such other information as may be necessary to
accomplish the purposes of the CWA and the Virginia Stormwater Management Act. The operator shall
also furnish to the board, department, EPA, or VSMP authority, upon request, copies of records required
to be kept by this general permit.
E. Compliance schedule reports. Reports of compliance or noncompliance with, or any progress reports
on, interim and final requirements contained in any compliance schedule of this general permit shall be
submitted no later than 14 days following each schedule date.
F Unauthorized stormwater discharges. Pursuant to § 62.1-44.5 of the Code of Virginia, except in
compliance with a state permit issued by the department, it shall be unlawful to cause a stormwater
discharge from a construction activity.
G. Reports of unauthorized discharges. Any operator who discharges or causes or allows a discharge of
sewage, industrial waste, other wastes or any noxious or deleterious substance or a hazardous
substance or oil in an amount equal to or in excess of a reportable quantity established under either 40
CFR Part 110, 40 CFR Part 117, 40 CFR Part 302, or§ 62.1-44.34:19 of the Code of Virginia that occurs
during a 24-hour period into or upon surface waters or who discharges or causes or allows a discharge
that may reasonably be expected to enter surface waters, shall notify the Department of Environmental
Quality of the discharge immediately upon discovery of the discharge, but in no case later than within 24
hours after said discovery. A written report of the unauthorized discharge shall be submitted to the
department and the VSMP authority within five days of discovery of the discharge. The written report shall
contain:
1. A description of the nature and location of the discharge;
2. The cause of the discharge:
3. The date on which the discharge occurred;
4. The length of time that the discharge continued;
5. The volume of the discharge;
6. If the discharge is continuing, how long it is expected to continue;
7. If the discharge is continuing, what the expected total volume of the discharge will be; and
8. Any steps planned or taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent a recurrence of the present discharge or
any future discharges not authorized by this general permit.
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Discharges reportable to the department and the VSMP authority under the immediate reporting
requirements of other regulations are exempted from this requirement.
H. Reports of unusual or extraordinary discharges. If any unusual or extraordinary discharge including a
"bypass" or "upset," as defined herein, should occur from a facility and the discharge enters or could be
expected to enter surface waters, the operator shall promptly notify, in no case later than within 24 hours,
the department and the VSMP authority by telephone after the discovery of the discharge. This
notification shall provide all available details of the incident, including any adverse effects on aquatic life
and the known number of fish killed. The operator shall reduce the report to writing and shall submit it to
the department and the VSMP authority within five days of discovery of the discharge in accordance with
Part III 12. Unusual and extraordinary discharges include but are not limited to any discharge resulting
from:
1. Unusual spillage of materials resulting directly or indirectly from processing operations;
2. Breakdown of processing or accessory equipment;
3. Failure or taking out of service of some or all of the facilities; and
4. Flooding or other acts of nature.
I. Reports of noncompliance. The operator shall report any noncompliance which may adversely affect
surface waters or may endanger public health.
1. An oral report to the department and the VSMP authority shall be provided within 24 hours from the
time the operator becomes aware of the circumstances. The following shall be included as
information that shall be reported within 24 hours under this subdivision:
a. Any unanticipated bypass; and
b. Any upset that causes a discharge to surface waters.
2. A written report shall be submitted within five days and shall contain:
a. A description of the noncompliance and its cause;
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not
been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and
c. Steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The department may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports of noncompliance
under Part III I if the oral report has been received within 24 hours and no adverse impact on surface
waters has been reported.
3. The operator shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part III 11 or 2 in writing
as part of the SWPPP. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part III 12.
NOTE: The reports required in Part III G, H and I shall be made to the department and the VSMP
authority. Reports may be made by telephone, email, or by fax. For reports outside normal working hours,
leaving a recorded message shall fulfill the immediate reporting requirement. For emergencies, the
Virginia Department of Emergency Management maintains a 24-hour telephone service at 1-800-468-
8892.
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4. Where the operator becomes aware of a failure to submit any relevant facts, or submittal of incorrect
information in any report, including a registration statement, to the department or the VSMP authority,
the operator shall promptly submit such facts or correct information.
J. Notice of planned changes.
1. The operator shall give notice to the department and the VSMP authority as soon as possible of any
planned physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility or activity. Notice is required only
when:
a. The operator plans an alteration or addition to any building, structure, facility, or installation that
may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a facility is a new source in 9VAC25-870-
420;
b. The operator plans an alteration or addition that would significantly change the nature or increase
the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants that are not subject to
effluent limitations in this general permit; or
2. The operator shall give advance notice to the department and VSMP authority of any planned
changes in the permitted facility or activity, which may result in noncompliance with state permit
requirements.
K. Signatory requirements.
1. Registration statement. All registration statements shall be signed as follows:
a. For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this chapter, a
responsible corporate officer means: (i) a president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the
corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy-making or decision-making functions for the corporation; or (ii) the manager of one or more
manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided the manager is authorized to make
management decisions that govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the
explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and
directing other comprehensive measures to assure long-term compliance with environmental laws
and regulations: the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions
taken to gather complete and accurate information for state permit application requirements; and
where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in
accordance with corporate procedures;
b. For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
c. For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or
ranking elected official. For purposes of this chapter, a principal executive officer of a public
agency includes: (i) the chief executive officer of the agency or (ii) a senior executive officer
having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency.
2. Reports, etc. All reports required by this general permit, including SWPPPs, and other information
requested by the board or the department shall be signed by a person described in Part III K 1 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 a person described in Part Ill K 1;
b. The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall
operation of the regulated facility or activity such as the position of plant manager, operator of a
well or a well field, superintendent, position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position
having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the operator. (A duly authorized
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representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named
position); and
c. The signed and dated written authorization is included in the SWPPP. A copy must be provided to
the department and VSMP authority, if requested.
3. Changes to authorization. If an authorization under Part III K 2 is no longer accurate because a
different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the construction activity, a
new authorization satisfying the requirements of Part III K 2 shall be submitted to the VSMP authority
as the administering entity for the board prior to or together with any reports or information to be
signed by an authorized representative.
4. Certification. Any person signing a document under Part III K 1 or 2 shall make the following
certification:
"I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand this document and that this document
and all attachments were prepared in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
L. Duty to comply. The operator shall comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any state permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Virginia Stormwater Management Act and the Clean Water
Act, except that noncompliance with certain provisions of this general permit may constitute a violation of
the Virginia Stormwater Management Act but not the Clean Water Act. Permit noncompliance is grounds
for enforcement action; for state permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial
of a state permit renewal application.
The operator shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under § 307(a) of the Clean
Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or
prohibitions or standards for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if this general permit has not yet been
modified to incorporate the requirement.
M. Duty to reapply. If the operator wishes to continue an activity regulated by this general permit after the
expiration date of this general permit, the operator shall submit a new registration statement at least 90
days before the expiration date of the existing general permit, unless permission for a later date has been
granted by the board. The board shall not grant permission for registration statements to be submitted
later than the expiration date of the existing general permit.
N. Effect of a state permit. This general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or
personal property or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or
invasion of personal rights, or any infringement of federal, state or local law or regulations.
O. State law. Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal
action under, or relieve the operator from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant
to any other state law or regulation or under authority preserved by § 510 of the Clean Water Act. Except
as provided in general permit conditions on "bypassing" (Part III U) and "upset" (Part III V), nothing in this
general permit shall be construed to relieve the operator from civil and criminal penalties for
noncompliance.
P. Oil and hazardous substance liability. Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the
institution of any legal action or relieve the operator from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to
which the operator is or may be subject under§§ 62.1-44.34:14 through 62.1-44.34:23 of the State Water
Control Law or§ 311 of the Clean Water Act.
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Q. Proper operation and maintenance. The operator shall at all times properly operate and maintain all
facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances), which are installed or used
by the operator to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit. Proper operation and
maintenance also includes effective plant performance, adequate funding, adequate staffing, and
adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems, which are installed by
the operator only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this
general permit.
R. Disposal of solids or sludges. Solids, sludges or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
management of pollutants shall be disposed of in a manner so as to prevent any pollutant from such
materials from entering surface waters and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and
regulations.
S. Duty to mitigate. The operator shall take all steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of
this general permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment.
T. Need to halt or reduce activity not a defense. It shall not be a defense for an operator 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 general permit.
U. Bypass.
1. "Bypass," as defined in 9VAC25-870-10, means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any
portion of a treatment facility. The operator may allow any bypass to occur that does not cause
effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to ensure efficient
operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Part III U 2 and 3.
2. Notice.
a. Anticipated bypass. If the operator knows in advance of the need for a bypass, the operator shall
submit prior notice to the department, if possible at least 10 days before the date of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The operator shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as required in
Part III I.
3. Prohibition of bypass.
a. Except as providud in Part III U 1, bypass is prohibited, and the board or department may take
enforcement action against an operator for bypass unless:
(1) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage.
Severe property damage means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
treatment facilities that causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources that can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production;
(2) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment
downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate back-up equipment should have been
installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass that
occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(3) The operate; submitted notices as required under Part III U 2.
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b. The department may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the
department determines that it will meet the three conditions listed in Part III U 3 a.
V. Upset.
1. An "upset," as defined in 9VAC25-870-10, means an exceptional incident in which there is
unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology-based state permit effluent limitations
because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the operator. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
2. An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with technology-
based state permit effluent limitations if the requirements of Part III V 4 are met. A determination
made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an
action for noncompliance, is not a final administrative action subject to judicial review.
3. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly
designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventative maintenance, or
careless or improper operation.
4. An operator who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through
properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs or other relevant evidence that:
a. An upset occurred and that the operator can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
b. The permitted facility was at the time being properly operated;
c. The operator submitted notice of the upset as required in Part III I; and
d. The operator complied with any remedial measures required under Part III S.
5. In any enforcement proceeding, the operator seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the
burden of proof.
W. Inspection and entry. The operator shall allow the department as the board's designee, the VSMP
authority, EPA, or an authorized representative of either entity (including an authorized contractor), upon
presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law to:
1. Enter upon the operator's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or
where records must be kept under the conditions of this general permit;
2. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of
this general permit;
3. Inspect and photograph at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this general permit; and
4. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of ensuring state permit compliance or as
otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act or the Virginia Stormwater Management Act, any
substances or parameters at any location.
For purposes of this section, the time for inspection shall be deemed reasonable during regular business
hours, and whenever the facility is discharging. Nothing contained herein shall make an inspection
unreasonable during an emergency
General Permit No.: VAR10
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X. State permit actions. State permits may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause.
The filing of a request by t e operator for a state permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or
termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any state
permit condition.
Y. Transfer of state permits.
1. State permits are not transferable to any person except after notice to the department. Except as
provided in Part III Y 2, a state permit may be transferred by the operator to a new operator only if the
state permit has been modified or revoked and reissued, or a minor modification made, to identify the
new operator and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Virginia
Stormwater Management Act and the Clean Water Act.
2. As an alternative to transfers under Part III Y 1, this state permit may be automatically transferred to a
new operator if:
a. The current operator notifies the department at least 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer
of the title to the facility or property;
b. The notice includes a written agreement between the existing and new operators containing a
specific date for transfer of state permit responsibility, coverage, and liability between them; and
c. The department does not notify the existing operator and the proposed new operator of its intent
to modify or revoke and reissue the state permit. If this notice is not received, the transfer is
effective on the date specified in the agreement mentioned in Part III Y 2 b.
3. For ongoing construction activity involving a change of operator, the new operator shall accept and
maintain the existing SWPPP, or prepare and implement a new SWPPP prior to taking over
operations at the site.
Z. Severability. The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general
permit or the application of any provision of this state permit to any circumstance, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this general permit shall not be
affected thereby.
General Permit No.: VAR10
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DEFINITIONS
"Business day" means Monday through Friday excluding state holidays.
"Commencement of land disturbance" means the initial disturbance of soils associated with clearing,
grading, or excavating activities or other construction activities (e.g., stockpiling of fill material).
"Construction site" means the land where any land-disturbing activity is physically located or conducted,
including any adjacent land used or preserved in connection with the land-disturbing activity.
"Final stabilization" means that one of the following situations has occurred:
1. All soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed and a permanent vegetative cover has
been established on denuded areas not otherwise permanently stabilized. Permanent vegetation
shall not be considered established until a ground cover is achieved that is uniform (e.g., evenly
distributed), mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion.
2. For individual lots in residential construction, final stabilization can occur by either:
a. The homebuilder completing final stabilization as specified in subdivision 1 of this definition; or
b. The homebuilder establishing temporary soil stabilization, including perimeter controls for an
individual lot prior to occupation of the home by the homeowner, and informing the homeowner of
the need for, and benefits of, final stabilization.
3. For construction projects on land used for agricultural purposes, final stabilization may be
accomplished by returning the disturbed land to its preconstruction agricultural use. Areas disturbed
that were not previously used for agricultural activities, such as buffer strips immediately adjacent to
surface waters, and areas that are not being returned to their preconstruction agricultural use must
meet the final stabilization criteria specified in subdivision 1 or 2 of this definition.
"Immediately" means as soon as practicable, but no later than the end of the next business day, following
the day when the land-disturbing activities have temporarily or permanently ceased. In the context of this
general permit, "immediately" is used to define the deadline for initiating stabilization measures.
"Impaired waters" means surface waters identified as impaired on the 2012 § 305(b)/303(d)Water Quality
Assessment Integrated Report.
"Infeasible" means not technologically possible or not economically practicable and achievable in light of
best industry practices.
"Initiation of stabilization activities" means:
1. Prepping the soil for vegetative or nonvegetative stabilization;
2. Applying mulch or other nonvegetative product to the exposed area;
3. Seeding or planting the exposed area;
4. Starting any of the above activities on a portion of the area to be stabilized, but not on the entire area;
or
5. Finalizing arrangements to have the stabilization product fully installed in compliance with the
applicable deadline for completing stabilization.
This list is not exhaustive.
General Permit No.: VAR10
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"Measurable storm event" means a rainfall event producing 0.25 inches of rain or greater over 24 hours.
"Stabilized" means land that has been treated to withstand normal exposure to natural forces without
incurring erosion damage.-
Section 12. Inspection logs
(Provide templates for your inspections. Requirements are listed in 9VAC25-880-70, Part II, section B and F.)
Issued— 10/2014 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)Albemarle County
Inspection Report Template - Field Version
Purpose
This Inspection Report Template (or "template") was designed to assist you in preparing inspection reports for
EPA's 2012 Construction General Permit (CGP). If you are covered under the 2012 CGP, this template will
enable you to create an inspection report form that is customized to the specific circumstances of your project
and that complies with the minimum reporting requirements of Part 4.1.7 of the permit. Note that the use of this
form is optional; you may use your own inspection report form provided it includes the minimum information
required in Part 4.1.7 of the CGP.
If you are covered under a state CGP, this template may be helpful in developing a form that can be used for
that permit; however it will need to be modified to meet the specific requirements of that permit. If your
permitting authority requires you to use a specific inspection report form, you should not use this form.
Notes:
While EPA has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all instructions and guidance contained in the
Inspection Report Template, the actual obligations of regulated construction activities are determined by the
relevant provisions of the permit, not by the template. In the event of a conflict between the Inspection Report
Template and any corresponding provision of the 2012 CGP, you must abide by the requirements in the permit.
EPA welcomes comments on the Inspection Report Template at any time and will consider those comments in
any future revision of this document. You may contact EPA for CGP-related inquiries at cqp@epa.aov.
Overview of Inspection Requirements
Construction operators covered under the 2012 CGP are subject to the following requirements in Part 4:
Inspection Frequency(see Part 4.1.4)
You are required to conduct inspections either:
• Once every 4 business days; or
• Once every 5 business days and within 48 hours of a storm event of 0.25 inches or greater.
Your inspection frequency is increased if the site discharges to a sensitive water.See Part 4.1.3. Your inspection
frequency may be decreased to account for stabilized areas, or for arid, semi-arid, or drought-stricken conditions, or for
frozen conditions.See Part 4.1.4.
Areas That Need to Be Inspected (see Part 4.1.5)
During each inspection,you must inspect the following areas of your site:
• Cleared, graded, or excavated areas of the site;
• Stormwater controls (e.g., perimeter controls, sediment basins, inlets, exit points etc.) and pollution prevention
practices (e.g., pollution prevention practices for vehicle fueling/maintenance and washing, construction product
storage, handling, and disposal,etc.) at the site;
• Material,waste, or borrow areas covered by the permit, and equipment storage and maintenance areas;
• Areas where stormwater flows within the site;
• Stormwater discharge points; and
• Areas where stabilization has been implemented.
What to Check For During Your Inspection (see Part 4.1.6)
During your site inspection,you are required to check:
• Whether stormwater controls or pollution prevention practices require maintenance or corrective action, or whether
new or modified controls are required;
• For the presence of conditions that could lead to spills, leaks, or other pollutant accumulations and discharges;
• Whether there are visible signs of erosion and sediment accumulation at points of discharge and to the channels and
streambanks that are in the immediate vicinity of the discharge;
• If a stormwater discharge is occurring at the time of the inspection,whether there are obvious,visual signs of pollutant
discharges;and
• If any permit violations have occurred on the site.
Inspection Reports (see Part 4.1.7)
Within 24 hours of completing each inspection,you are required to complete an inspection report that includes:
• Date of inspection;
• Names and titles of persons conducting the inspection;
• Summary of inspection findings;
• Rain gauge or weather station readings if your inspection is triggered by the 0.25 inch storm threshold; and
• If you determine that a portion of-our site is unsafe to access for the inspection, documentation of what conditions
prevented the inspection and where these conditions occurred on the site
Instructions for Using This Template
This Field Version of the Inspection Report Template is intended to be used in the field and filled out by hand. If
you will be filling out the Inspection Report Template electronically (i.e., you will be typing in your findings),
please use the Electronic Version of the Inspection Report Template available at
www.epa.clov/npdes/stormwater/swppp.The Electronic Version includes text fields with instructions for what to
enter.
Keep in mind that this document is a template and not an "off-the-shelf" inspection report that is ready to use
without some modification. You must first customize this form to include the specifics of your project in order for
it to be useable for your inspection reports. Once you have entered all of your site-specific information into
these fields,you may print oui this form for use in the field to complete inspection reports.
The following tips for using this template will help you ensure that the minimum permit requirements are met:
• Review the inspection requirements. Before you start developing your inspection report form, read the
CGP's Part 4 inspection requirements.This will ensure that you have a working understanding of the
permit's underlying inspection requirements.
• Complete all required text fields. Fill out all text fields. Only by filling out all fields will the template be
compliant with the requirements of the permit. (Note: Where you do not need the number of rows
provided in the template form for your inspection, you may leave those rows blank. Or, if you need
more space to document your findings, you may add an additional sheet.)
• Use your site map to document inspection findings. In several places in the template, you are directed
to specify the location of certain features of your site, including where stormwater controls are installed
and where you will be stabilizing exposed soil. You are also asked to fill in location information for unsafe
conditions and the vocations of any discharges occurring during your inspections. Where you are asked
for location information, EPA encourages you to reference the point on your SWPPP site map that
corresponds to the requested location on the inspection form. Using the site map as a tool in this way
will help you conduct efficient inspections, will assist you in evaluating problems found, and will ensure
proper documentation.
• Sign and certify each inspection report. Each inspection report must be signed and certified by the
permittee to be considered complete. Where your inspections are carried out by a contractor or
subcontractor, it is recommended that you also have the form signed and certified by the inspector, in
addition to the signature and certification required of the permitted operator. The template includes a
signature block for both parties.
• Include the inspection form with your SWPPP. Once your form is complete, make sure to include a copy
of the inspection form in your SWPPP in accordance with Part 7.2.12.4 of the CGP.
• Retain copies of all inspection reports with your records. You must also retain in your records copies of all
inspection reports in accordance with the requirements in Part 4.1.7.3 of the 2012 CGP.These reports
must be retained for at least 3 years from the date your permit coverage expires or is terminated.
Section-by-Section Instructions
You will find specific instructions corresponding to each section of the report form on the reverse side of each
page. These instructions provide you with more details in terms of what EPA expects to be documented in these
reports.
General Information
(see reverse for instructions) l
Name of Project Rio Hill Stormwater Retrofit CGP Tracking No. , I, Inspection Date
Inspector Name, Title &
Contact Information
Present Phase of Construction
Inspection Location (if multiple
inspections are required,
specify location where this
inspection is being
conducted)
T
Inspection Frequency(Note:you may be subject to different inspection frequencies in different areas of the site.Check all that apply.)
Standard-Frequenc- —Weekly D Ev'ery 1-4-days--eRGI-wit-14R-224-hours-ef-a--9i5 ain
Increased Frequency: ® At least once every four (4) business days,or at least once every five (5) business days and within 48 hours of a 0.25" rain (for areas
of sites discharging to sediment or nutrient-impaired waters or to waters designated as Tier 2,Tier 2.5, or Tier 3)
Reduced Frequency•
❑Once per month (for stabilized areas)
Was this inspection triggered by a 0.25" storm event? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, how did you determined whether a 0.25" storm event has occurred?
❑ Rain gauge on site ❑ Weather station representative of site.Specify weather station source:
Total rainfall amount that triggered the inspection (in inches):
Unsafe Conditions for Inspection
Did you determine that any portion of your site was unsafe for inspection per CGP Part 4.1.5? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If"yes", complete the following:
- Describe the conditions that prevented you from conducting the inspection in this location:
- Location(s) where conditions were found:
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Instructions for Filling Out "General Information" Section
Name of Project
Enter the name for the project.
CGP Tracking No.
Enter the tracking number that was assigned to your NOI application for permit coverage.
Inspection Date
Enter the date you conducted the inspection. x
Inspector Name,Title&Contact Information
Provide the name of the person(s) (either a member of your company';staff or a contractor or subcontractor) that conducted this inspection. Provide the inspector's
name, title, and contact information as directed in the form.
Present Phase of Construction
If this project is being completed in more than one phase, indicate which phase it is currently in.
Inspection Location
If your project has multiple locations where you conduct separate inspections,specify the location where this inspection is being conducted. If only one inspection is
conducted for your entire project,enter"Entire Site." If necessary, complete additional inspection report forms for each separate inspection location.
Inspection Frequency
Check the box that describes the inspection frequency that applies to you. Note that you may be subject to different inspection frequencies in different areas of your
site. If your project does not discharge to a "sensitive water" (i.e., a water impaired for sediment or nutrients,or listed as Tier 2, 2.5, or 3 by your state or tribe) and you
are not affected by any of the circumstances described in CGP Part 4.1.4, then you can choose your frequency based on CGP Part 4.1.2-either weekly, or every
other week and within 24 hrs of a 0.25 in storm event. For any portion of your site that discharges to a sensitive water, your inspection frequency for that area is fixed
under CGP Part 4.1.3 at weekly and within 24 hrs of a 0.25 inch storm event. If portions of your site are stabilized, are located in arid, semi-arid, or drought-stricken
areas, or are subject to frozen conditions, consult CGP Part 4.1.4 for the applicable inspection frequency. Check all the inspection frequencies that apply to your
project.
Was This Inspection Triggered by a 0.25 Inch Storm Event?
If you were required to conduct this inspection because of a 0.25 inch (or greater) rain event,indicate whether you relied on an on-site rain gauge or a nearby
weather station (and where the weather station is located). Also, specify the total amount of rainfall for this specific storm event.
Unsafe Conditions for Inspection
Inspections are not required where a portion of the site or the entire site is subject to unsafe conditions.See CGP Part 4.1.5.These conditions should not regularly occur,
and should not be consistently present on a site.Generally, unsafe conditions are those that render the site (or a portion of it) inaccessible or that would pose a
significant probability of injury to applicable personnel. Examples could include severe storm or flood conditions, high winds, and downed electrical wires.
If your site,or a portion of it,is affected by unsafe conditions during the time of your inspection, provide a description of the conditions that prevented you from
conducting the inspection and what parts of the site were affected. If the entire site was considered unsafe, specify the location as "Entire site"
Condition and Effectiveness of Erosion and Sediment(E&S) Controls (CGP Part 2.1)
(see reverse for instructions)
Type/Location of E&S Control Repairs or Corrective Date on Which Notes
[Add an additional sheet if Other Action Maintenance or
necessary] Maintenance Required?* Corrective Action First
Needed?* Identified?
1. Silt Fence ['Yes DNo DYes ❑No
2. Sediment Trap DYes DNo Dyes DNo
3. Construction Entrance Dyes DNo Dyes No
4. Safety Fence Dyes ❑No Dyes DNo
5. Diversion Dike Dyes ❑No Dyes DNo
6. Temporary/ Permanent Dyes ❑No Dyes ❑No
Stabilization
7. Culvert Inlet Protection Dyes DNo Dyes ❑No
8. DYes DNo Dyes DNo
9. Dyes DNo Dyes ❑No
10. Dyes ❑No Dyes ❑No
* Note:The permit differentiates between conditions requiring repairs and maintenance, and those requiring corrective action.The permit requires maintenance in
order to keep controls in effective operating condition and requires repairs if controls are not operating as intended. Corrective actions are triggered only for specific,
more serious conditions,which include: 1) A required stormwater control was never installed,was installed incorrectly, or not in accordance with the requirements in
Part 2 and/or 3; 2) You become aware that the stormwater controls you have installed and are maintaining are not effective enough for the discharge to meet
applicable water quality standards or applicable requirements in Part 3.1;3) One of the prohibited discharges in Part 2.3.1 is occurring or has occurred;or 4) EPA
requires corrective actions as a result of a permit violation found during an inspection carried out under Part 4.2. If a condition on your site requires a corrective action,
you must also fill out a corrective action form found at www.epa.gov/nodes/stormwater/swoop.See Part 5 of the permit for more information.
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Instructions for Filling Out the "Erosion and Sediment Control" Table
Type and Location of EBBS Controls
Provide a list of all erosion and sediment (E&S) controls that your SWPPP indicates will be installed and implemented at your site.This list must include at a minimum all
E&S controls required by CGP Part 2.1.2. Include also any natural buffers established under CGP Part 2.1.2.1. Buffer requirements apply if your project's earth-disturbing
activities will occur within 50 feet of a surface water.You may group your E&S controls on your form if you have several of the same type of controls (e.g., you may
group "Inlet Protection Measures", "Perimeter Controls", and "Stockpile Controls" together on one line), but if there are any problems with a specific control,you must
separately identify the location of the control,whether repairs or maintenance or corrective action are necessary, and in the notes section you must describe the
specifics about the problem you observed.
Repairs or Other Maintenance Needed?
Answer"yes" if the E&S control requires a repair of any kind (due to normal wear and tear, or as a result of damage) or requires maintenance in order for the control
to continue operating effectively. At a minimum, maintenance is required in the following specific instances: (1) for perimeter controls,whenever sediment has
accumulated to or more the above-ground height of the control (CGP Part 2.1.2.2.b); (2) where sediment has been tracked-out onto the surface of off-site streets
or other paved areas (CGP Part 2.1.2.3.d); (3) for inlet protection measures when sediment accumulates, the filter becomes clogged, and/or performance is
compromised (CGP Part 2.1.2.9.b);and (4) for sediment basins, as necessary to maintain at least'/2 of the design capacity of the basin (CGP Part 2.1.3.2.b). Note: In
many cases, "yes" answers are expected and indicate a project with an active operation and maintenance program. You should also answer"yes" if work to fix the
problem is still ongoing from the previous inspection.
Corrective Action Needed?
Answer"yes" if during your inspection you found any of the following conditions to be present (CGP, Part 5.2.1): (1) a required E&S control was never installed,was
installed incorrectly, or not in accordance with the corresponding CGP Part 2 or 3 requirement; (2) you become aware that the inadequacy of the E&S control has led
to an exceedance of an applicable water quality standard; or (3) EPA requires corrective action for an E&S control as a result of a permit violation found during an
inspection carried out under Part 4.2. If you answer"yes",you must take corrective action and complete a corrective action report, found at
www.eoa.gov/nodes/stormwater/swppp. Note: You should answer"yes"if work to fix the problem from a previous inspection is still ongoing.
Date on Which Maintenance or Corrective Action First Identified?
Provide the date on which the condition that triggered the need for maintenance or corrective action was first identified. If the condition was just discovered during
this inspection, enter the inspection date.If the condition is a carryover from a previous inspection, enter the original date of the condition's discovery.
Notes
For each E&S control and the area immediately surrounding it, note whether the control is properly installed and whether it appears to be working to minimize
sediment discharge. Describe any problem conditions you observed such as the following, and why you think they occurred as well as actions (e.g., repairs,
maintenance, or corrective action) you will take or have taken to fix the problem:
1.Failure to install or to properly install a required E&S control
2.Damage or destruction to an E&S control caused by vehicles, equipment,or personnel, a storm event,or other event
3.Mud or sediment deposits found downslope from E&S controls
4.Sediment tracked out onto paved areas by vehicles leaving construction site
5.Noticeable erosion at discharge outlets or at adjacent streambanks or channels
6.Erosion of the site's sloped areas (e.g.,formation of rills or gullies)
7.E&S control is no longer working due to lack of maintenance
For buffer areas, make note of whether they are marked off as required,whether there are signs of construction disturbance within the buffer,which is prohibited
under the CGP, and whether there are visible signs of erosion resulting from discharges through the area.
If repairs, maintenance, or corrective action is required, briefly note the reason. If repairs, maintenance, or corrective action have been completed, make a note of
the date it was completed and what was done.If corrective action is required, note that you will need to complete a separate corrective action report describing
the condition and your work to fix the problem.
Condition and Effectiveness of Pollution Prevention (P2) Practices (CGP Part 2.3)
(see reverse for instructions]
Type/Location of P2 Practices Repairs or Corrective Date on Which T Notes
[Add an additional sheet if Other Action Maintenance or
necessary] Maintenance Required?* Corrective Action
Needed?* First Identified?
1. Silt Fence ❑Yes ❑No Dyes ❑No
2. Construction Entrance Dyes DNo DYes DNo
•
I _
3. Temporary/ Permanent Dyes DNo Dyes ❑No
Seeding
4. ❑Yes ❑No Dyes ❑No
5. Dyes DNo Dyes ❑No
6. Dyes ❑No Dyes ❑No
7. Dyes ❑No Dyes DNo
8. ❑Yes DNo Dyes DNo
9. ❑Yes DNo Dyes DNo
10. ❑Yes DNo Dyes ❑No
*Note:The permit differentiates between conditions requiring repairs and maintenance, and those requiring corrective action.The permit requires maintenance in
order to keep controls in effective operating condition and requires repairs if controls are not operating as intended. Corrective actions are triggered only for specific,
more serious conditions,which include: 1) A required stormwater control was never installed,was installed incorrectly, or not in accordance with the requirements in
Part 2 and/or 3;2) You become aware that the stormwater controls you have installed and are maintaining are not effective enough for the discharge to meet
applicable water quality standards or applicable requirements in Part 3.1;3) One of the prohibited discharges in Part 2.3.1 is occurring or has occurred;or 4) EPA
requires corrective actions as a result of a permit violation found during an inspection carried out under Part 4.2. If a condition on your site requires a corrective action,
you must also fill out a corrective action form found at www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/swppp.See Part 5 of the permit for more information.
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Instructions for Filling Out the "Pollution Prevention (P2) Practice" Table
Type and Location of P2 Controls
Provide a list of all pollution prevention (P2) practices that are implemented at your site.This list must include all P2 practices required by Part 2.3.3, and those that are
described in your SWPPP.
Repairs or Other Maintenance Needed?
Answer"yes" if the P2 practice requires a repair of any kind (due to normal wear and tear, or as a result of damage) or requires maintenance in order for the control
to continue operating effectively. Note: In many cases, "yes" answers are expected and indicate a project with an active operation and maintenance program.
Corrective Action Needed?
Answer"yes" if during your inspection you found any of the following conditions to be present (CGP, Part 5.2.1): (1) a required P2 practice was never installed,was
installed incorrectly,or not in accordance with the corresponding CGP Part 2 requirement; (2) you become aware that the inadequacy of the P2 practice has led to
an exceedance of an applicable water quality standard; (3) one of the "prohibited discharges" listed in CGP Part 2.3.1 is occurring or has occurred,or (4) EPA
requires corrective action for a P2 practice as a result of a permit violation found during an inspection carried out under Part 4.2.If you answer"yes",you must take
corrective action and complete a corrective action report (see www.epa.aov/npdes/stormwater/swppp). Note: You should answer"yes" if work to fix the problem
from a previous inspection is still ongoing.
Date on Which Maintenance or Corrective Action First Identified?
Provide the date on which the condi• 3n that triggered the need for maintenance or corrective action was first identified.If the condition was just discovered during
this inspection, enter the inspection date. If the condition is a carryover from a previous inspection, enter the original date of the condition's discovery.
Notes
For each P2 control and the area immediately surrounding it, note whether the control is properly installed,whether it appears to be working to minimize or eliminate
pollutant discharges, and whether maintenance or corrective action is required. Describe problem conditions you observed such as the following, and why you think
they occurred, as well as actions you will take or have taken to fix the problem:
1.Failure to install or to properly install a required P2 control
2.Damage or destruction to a P2 control caused by vehicles, equipment, or personnel,or a storm event
3.Evidence of a spill, leak, or other type of pollutant discharge,or failure to have properly cleaned up a previous spill, leak, or other type of pollutant discharge
4.Spill response supplies are absent, insufficient, or not where they are supposed to be located
5.Improper storage, handling, or disposal of chemicals, building materials or products, fuels, or wastes
6.P2 practice is no longer working due to lack of maintenance
If repairs, maintenance, or corrective action is required, briefly note the reason. If repairs, maintenance, or corrective action have been completed, make a note of
the date it was completed and what was done.If connective action is required, note that you will need to complete a separate corrective action report describing
the condition and your work to fix the problem.
Stabilization of Exposed Soil (CGP Part 2 2)
(see reverse for instructions
Stabilization Area I Stabilization Method I Have You Initiated Notes
[Add an additional sheet if Stabilization?
necessary]
1. ❑YES ❑ NO
If yes, provide date:
2. ❑ YES ❑ NO
If yes, provide date:
3. ❑ YES ❑ NO
If yes, provide date:
4. ❑ YES ❑ NO
If yes, provide date:
5. ❑ YES ❑ NO
If yes, provide date:
Description of Discharges (CGP Part 4.1.6.6)
(see reverse for instructions)
Was a stormwater discharge or other discharge occurring from any part of your site at the time of the inspection? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If"yes", provide the following information for each point of discharge:
Discharge Location Observations
[Add an additional sheet if necessary]
1. Describe the discharge:
At points of discharge and the channels and banks of surface waters in the immediate vicinity,are there any visible
signs of erosion and/or sediment accumulation that can be attributed to your discharge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe what you see,specify the location(s) where these conditions were found,and indicate whether
modification, maintenance,or corrective action is needed to resolve the issue:
2. Describe the discharge:
At points of discharge and the channels and banks of surface waters in the immediate vicinity,are there any visible
signs of erosion and/or sediment accumulation that can be attributed to your discharge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe what you see,specify the location(s) where these conditions were found,and indicate whether
modification, maintenance,or corrective action is needed to resolve the issue:
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Instructions for Filling Out the "Stabilization of Exposed Soil" Table
Stabilization Area
List all areas where soil stabilization is required to begin because construction work in that area has permanently stopped or temporarily stopped (i.e.,work will stop for
14 or more days),and all areas where stabilization has been implemented.
Stabilization Method
For each area, specify the method of stabilization (e.g., hydroseed,sod, planted vegetation, erosion control blanket, mulch, rock).
Have You Initiated Stabilization
For each area, indicate whether stabilization has been initiated.
Notes
For each area where stabilization has been initiated, describe the progress that has been made, and what additional actions are necessary to complete stabilization.
Note the effectiveness of stabilization in preventing erosion. If stabilization has been initiated but not completed, make a note of the date it is to be completed. If
stabilization has been completed, make a note of the date it was completed. If stabilization has not yet been initiated, make a note of the date it is to be initiated,
and the date it is to be completed.
Instructions for Filling Out the "Description of Discharges" Table
You are only required to complete this section if a discharge is occurring at the time of the inspection.
Was a Stormwater Discharge Occurring From Any Part of Your Site At The Time of the Inspection?
During your inspection, examine all points of discharge from your site, and determine whether a discharge is occurring. If there is a discharge, answer"yes" and
complete the questions below regarding the specific discharge. If there is not a discharge, answer"no" and skip to the next page.
Discharge Location (repeat as necessary if there are multiple points of discharge)
Location of discharge. Specify the location on your site where the discharge is occurring.The location may be an outlet from a stormwater control or constructed
stormwater channel, a discharge into a storm sewer inlet, or a specific point on the site. Be as specific as possible;it is recommended that you refer to a precise point
on your site map.
Describe the discharge. Include a specific description of any noteworthy characteristics of the discharge such as color; odor;floating,settled, or suspended solids;
foam; oil sheen; and other obvious pollution indicators.
Are there visible signs of erosion or sediment accumulation? At each point of discharge and the channel and streambank in the immediate vicinity,visually assess
whether there are any obvious signs of erosion and/or sediment accumulation that can be attributed to your discharge. If you answer"yes",include a description in
the space provided of the erosion and sediment deposition that you have found, specify where on the site or in the surface water it is found,and indicate whether
modification, maintenance, or corrective action is needed to resolve the issue.
Contractor or Subcontractor Certification and Signature
(see reverse f orinstructions'
"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 gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Signature of Contractor or Subcontractor: Date:
Printed Name and Affiliation:
Certification and Signature by Permittee
(see reverse for instructions)
"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 gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Signature of Permittee or
"Duly Authorized Representative": Date:
Printed Name and Affiliation:
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Instructions for Signature/Certification
Each inspection report must be signed and certified to be considered complete.
Contractor or Subcontractor Signature and Certification
Where a contractor or subcontractor is relied on to carry out the inspection and complete the inspection report,you should require the inspector to sign and certify
each report. Note that this does not relieve the permitted operator of the requirement to sign and certify the inspection report as well.
Signature and Certification by Permittee
At a minimum,the inspection report must be signed by either (1) the person who signed the NOI, or (2) a duly authorized representative of that person.The following
requirements apply to scenarios (1) and (2):
If the signatory will be the person who signed the NOI for permit coverage, as a reminder, that person must be one of the following types of individuals:
• For a corporation: A responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this subsection, a responsible corporate officer means: (i) a president, secretary,
treasurer,or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy-or decision-making
functions for the corporation, or (ii) me manager of one or more manufacturina, production, or operating facilities, provided,the manager is authorized to
make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital
investment recommendations, and initiating and directing otl ler comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental
laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for
permit application requirements;and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate
procedures.
• For a partnership or sole proprietorship: A general partner or the proprietor,respectively.
• For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: Either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. For purposes of this subsection, a
principal executive officer of a federal agency includes (i) the chief executive officer of the agency, or (ii) a senior executive officer having responsibility for
the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency (e.g., Regional Administrator of EPA).
If the signatory will be a duly authorized representative, the following requirements must be met:
• The authorization is made in writing by the person who signed the NOI (see above);
• The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity such as the
position of plant manager, operator of a well or a well field, superintendent, position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall
responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual
occupying a named position); and
• The signed and dated written authorization is included in the SWPPP. A copy must be submitted to EPA, if requested.