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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
In compliance with:
Storm Water Construction General Permit No. VAR10
Virginia Stormwater Management Program
(VSMP)
Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1
SWPPP and Construction Plans
Prepared by
Balzer & Associates, Inc.
104 Industry Way
Staunton, VA 24401
(540)248-3220
Date: August 23, 2022
NOTE: UPON COMMENCEMENT OF LAND DISTURBANCE, THE OPERATOR SHALL POST CONSPICUOUSLY A COPY OF THE
NOTICE OF PERMIT COVERAGE LETTER NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND SHALL
MAINTAIN A COPY OF THE SWPPP ON-SrFE IN A JOB TRAILER, MAILBOX, OR PERMIT BOX IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART II
D OF THE PERMIT. THE LOCATION FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SWPPP SHALL BE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY NEAR THE
MAIN ENTRANCE AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART II C OF THE PERMIT. THE OPERATOR SHALL MAINTAIN
THE POSTED INFORMATION UNTIL TERMINATION OF GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE AS SPECIFIED IN PART I F.
Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1
County of Albemarle
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
In compliance with:
Storm Water Construction General Permit No. VAR10
Virginia Stormwater Management Program
(VSMP)
SWPPP Coordinator:
(Signature)
(Name of Person)
(Company)
(Phone #)
" 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
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."
"I certify that the SWPPP coordinator named above is my duly authorized representative for this
Project".
Signature: Date:
[Authori=ed Representative per Part III.K.1. of the Permit, Appendix A]
Name:
Title:
Legal Entity:
Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
INTRODUCTION .......................................
A) Plan Purpose.......................................................................................................................................................I
B) Background - Construction General Permit No. VARIO
II PLAN REQUIREMENTS...................................................
2
A) General Requirements.............................................................................................................................................2
1) Deadlines.........................................................................................................................................................2
2) Incorporation of Other Plans...........................................................................................................................2
3) Plan Administration.........................................................................................................................................2
4) Plan Updates....................................................................................................................................................3
5) Potential Construction Site Storm Water Pollutants........................................................................................3
B)
Specific Requirentents .........................................................................................................................................4
1)
Site and Activity Description..........................................................................................................................4
2)
Controls and Measures....................................................................................................................................5
a)
Erosion and Sediment Control....................................................................................................................5
b)
SWM/BMP's...............................................................................................................................................6
c)
Fuels and Oils.............................................................................................................................................6
d)
Solid Waste.................................................................................................................................................7
e)
Fertilizer.....................................................................................................................................................7
f)
Paint and other Chemicals..........................................................................................................................7
g)
Concrete......................................................................................................................................................7
h)
Water Testing.............................................................................................................................................8
i)
Sanitary Waste............................................................................................................................................8
1)
Grading and E & S Activities.....................................................................................................................8
k)
Demolition Activities.................................................................................................................................8
3)
Spills..............................................................................................................................................................10
4)
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................11
5)
Inspections.....................................................................................................................................................11
6)
Non -Storm Water Discharges.......................................................................................................................14
7)
Total maximum dailyloads...........................................................................................................................15
8)
Impaired waters.............................................................................................................................................16
C) Contractor Certification....................................................................................................................................16
D) Amendments, Modifications, and Updates.......................................................................................................16
REFERENCES
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Storm Water Construction General Permit No. VAR10
Forms; Notice of Registration and Notice of Termination
Record of Land Disturbance
Record of Inspections
Record of Contractor Certification
Record of Amendments, Modifications, and Updates Log
Construction drawings
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Introduction
A) Plan Purpose
This Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (Plan) has been developed as a requirement
of the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) General Permit for Discharges
of Storm Water from Construction Activities (Permit), as defined in 9VAC25-880 et seq.
The purpose of this plan is to:
1) Identify potential sources of pollution that may reasonably be expected to affect the
quality of storm water discharges from the construction site, and,
2) To describe and ensure the implementation of practices that will be used to reduce
pollutants in storm water discharges from the construction site and to assure compliance
with the conditions of the Permit.
Implementation of the components of this plan is required as a condition of the Permit
(Appendix A). Depending on the location of the construction activity, either the
Department of Environmental Quality (Department) or a local VSMP Authority has been
granted authority to administer the VPDES program and is therefore the regulatory
authority overseeing the implementation of this plan.
B) Background - Construction General Permit No. VAR]0
The Permit has a fixed term of 5 years from the effective date of July 1, 2019 and is required
for all land disturbing activities except those subject to the exemptions specified in §62.1-
44.15:34 of the Code of Virginia. To obtain a Permit, operators must submit a Registration
Statement (Appendix B) to the VSMP Authority at least 15 days prior to the
commencement of construction activities (clearing, grading, or other activities that result
in soil disturbance).
The Permit authorizes the discharge of storm water from construction activities until the
Permit's expiration date. The Permit also authorizes the discharge of storm water from
offsite support activities, provided that certain conditions are met as outlined in the Permit
(Part I.A.2.). Certain non -storm water discharges are also authorized by the Permit,
provided the conditions contained in the Permit (Part I.E.) are met.
The operator of the construction activity shall submit a Notice of Termination (Appendix
B) to the VSMP authority after one or more of the following conditions have been met:
1. 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 for permanent control measures
shall be recorded in the local land records prior to the submission of a notice of
termination;
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2. Another operator has assumed control over all areas of the site that have not been
finally stabilized and obtained coverage for the ongoing discharge;
3. Coverage under an alternative VPDES or state permit has been obtained; or
4. For residential construction only, temporary soil stabilization has been completed
and the residence has been transferred to the homeowner.
Authorization to discharge terminates at midnight on the date that the Notice of
Termination is submitted for the conditions set forth in subdivisions 2 through 4 of this
subsection unless otherwise notified by the VSMP authority or the Department.
Termination of authorizations to discharge for the conditions set forth in subdivision 1 of
this subsection shall be effective upon notification from the department that the provisions
of subdivision 1 of this subsection have been met or 60 days after submittal of the notice
of terminations, whichever occurs first.
II Plan Requirements
A) General Requirements
1) Deadlines
The plan shall be prepared prior to the submittal of the Registration Statement and
shall provide for compliance with the terms and schedule of the Permit beginning
with the initiation of construction activities.
2) Incorporation of Other Plans
The plan requirements of the Permit are satisfied by incorporating by reference
other plans developed for this construction activity, provided that the other plans
meet or exceed the requirements of Part A of the Permit. The construction plans
developed for this project, Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1, have been approved by the
County of Albemarle. The construction plans meet current Albemarle County
requirements regarding erosion and sediment control and storm water management,
and also comply with State regulatory requirements as presented in the Virginia
Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. All plans incorporated by reference into
the plan are enforceable under the Permit.
3) Plan Administration
The plan shall be certified in accordance with the Permit (the certification statement
is presented in the beginning of this plan). Copies of the plan and this permit shall
be kept on -site and be made available to the VSMP Authority, other regulatory
agencies having authority, and the general public, upon request. The plan must also
be available to all operators identified as having responsibilities to carry out
provisions contained in the plan. The operator shall make the SWPPP available for
public review in an electronic format or in hard copy. Information for public access
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to the SWPPP shall be posted and maintained in accordance with Part II D. If not
provided electronically, public access to the SWPPP may be arranged upon request.
4) Plan Updates
The plan shall be amended whenever there is a change in design, construction,
operation, or maintenance of the construction site that has a significant effect on
the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters and that has not been
addressed in the normal implementation of the plan. The plan shall also be updated
whenever it is found to be ineffective in meeting the requirements of the Permit. In
the event the VSMP Authority notifies the permittee that the plan does not meet
one or more of the provisions of the Permit, within a period of 7 days the permittee
must make the required changes to the plan and submit a certification to the VSMP
Authority stating that the required changes have been made.
5) Potential Construction Site Storm Water Pollutants
The plan is focused upon limiting the pollution potential from the following:
Table 1
Potential Construction Site Storm Water Pollutants
Trade Name
Chemical/Physical
Storm Water Pollutants
Material
Description
Pesticides (insecticides,
Various colored to colorless liquid,
Chlorinated hydrocarbons,
fungicides,
powder, pellets, or grains
organophosphates, carbamates,
herbicides, rodenticides)
arsenic
Fertilizer
Liquid or solid grains
Nitrogen, phosphorous
Plaster
White granules or powder
Calcium sulphate, calcium
carbonate, sulfuric acid
Cleaning solvents
Colorless, blue, or yellow -green
Perchloroethylene, methylene
liquid
chloride, trichloroethylene,
petroleum distillates
Asphalt
Black solid
Oil, petroleum distillates
Concrete
White solid
Limestone, sand
Glue, adhesives
White or yellow liquid
Polymers, epoxies
Paints
Various colored liquid
Metal oxides, stoddard solvent,
talc, calcium carbonate, arsenic
Curing compounds
Creamy white liquid
Naphtha
Wastewater from construction
Water
Soil, oil & grease, solids
equipment washing
Wood preservatives
Clear amber or dark brown liquid
Stoddard solvent, petroleum
distillates, arsenic, copper,
chromium
Hydraulic oil/fluids
Brown oily petroleum hydrocarbon
Mineral oil
Gasoline
Colorless, pale brown or pink
Benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene,
petroleum hydrocarbon
xylene, MTBE
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Diesel Fuel
Clear, blue-green to yellow liquid
Petroleum distillate, oil & grease,
naphthalene, xylenes
Kerosene
Pale yellow liquid petroleum
Hydrocarbon
Coal oil, petroleum distillates
Antifreeze/coolant
Clear green/yellow liquid
Ethylene glycol, propylene glycol,
heavy metals (copper, lead, zinc
Erosion
Solid Particles
Soil, Sediment
B) Specific Requirements
1) Site and Activity Description
The developer is proposing a 5,760 square foot, two story horse barn with parking areas
and access drives. The total site area is 171.76 acres and the total limits of construction
is 0.82 acres.
The items required by the Permit regarding the site description (Part II.B.1.) can be
found in the project design plans, Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1, which are incorporated
by reference into this plan. A summary of the required elements is provided in Table 2,
with a reference to the sheet number in the design plans where the required element can
be located:
Table 2. Site Description Elements
Please refer to the referenced location (i.e. Plan Sheet #) in
Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1 or as referenced elsewhere
Permit Part
II. B.1....
Re uiredElement
Location'
a
Signed copy of the registration statement
SWPPP
b.
Upon receipt, a copy of the notice of coverage under the general VPDES permit
SWPPP
c.
Upon receipt, a copy of the general VPDES permit
SWPPP
d.
A narrative description of the nature of the construction activity
C3.0
e.
Site plan identifying:
e.(1)
- Directions of storrnwater flow and approximate slopes
C2.0
e.(2)
- Limits of disturbance
C2.0
e. 3
- Major structural and non-structural controls
C2.0, C3.0
e.(4)
- Locations of surface waters
N/A
e.(5)
- Locations where concentrated storrnwater is discharged
N/A
e.(6)
- Locations of support activities, when applicable and when required by the
VSMP authority
N/A
e.(7)
- When applicable, the location of the on -site rain gauge or the methodology
established to identify measurable storm events
SWPPP
P Attach to this Plan any required elements that are not found in the design plans.]
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2) Controls and Measures
The Permit requires the implementation of various types of controls and measures that
are implemented to control pollutants in storm water discharges from the project site.
The Permit specifically requires the implementation of erosion and sediment control
practices (both structural and non-structural), storm water management practices, and
specific other controls to reduce pollutants. All E & S and SWMBMP controls
employed in this project were selected to meet and/or exceed State and local
requirements and are detailed in the referenced design plans.
Several requirements of the Permit relating to controls (Part II.A.) are not included in
the referenced design plans. A description of all the required items (including E&S and
SWM/BMP) is presented below, along with how they are addressed in this Plan:
a) Erosion and Sediment Control
The design plans for this project, Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1, contain detailed
information regarding erosion and sediment controls used in this project.
Specifically, E & S control measures can be found on sheets C2.0 and C3.0.
Stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable in portions of the site
where construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased, but in no case
more than seven days after the construction activity in that portion of the site has
temporarily or permanently ceased. Permanent or temporary soil stabilization shall
portion of the site.
Where construction activity on a portion of the site is temporarily ceased, and earth
disturbing activities will be resumed within 14 days, temporary stabilization
measures do not have to be initiated on that portion of the site.
In drought -stricken areas where initiating perennial vegetative stabilization
measures is not possible within seven days after construction activity has
temporarily or permanently ceased, final vegetative stabilization measures shall be
initiated as soon as practicable.
All control measures must be properly selected, installed and maintained in
accordance with manufacturer specifications and good engineering practices. If
periodic inspections or other information indicates a control has been used
inappropriately, or incorrectly, the permittee must replace or modify the control for
site situations as soon as practicable.
If sediment escapes the construction site, off -site accumulations of sediment must
be removed as soon as practicable to minimize off -site impacts. The operator shall
notify the VSMP authority and the department as well as obtain all applicable
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federal, state, and local authorizations, approvals, and permits prior to the removal
of sediments accumulated in surface waters including wetlands.
Litter, construction debris, and construction chemicals exposed to storm water shall
be prevented from becoming a pollutant source in storm water discharges. Such
items will be elevated away from runoff and covered or tarped whenever
practicable to reduce exposure to stonnwater.
No solid materials, including building materials, garbage, and debris shall be
discharged to surface waters of the state, except as authorized by a Clean Water
Permit Section 404 permit.
b) SWMMMP's
The design plans for this project, Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1, contain detailed
information regarding SWMMMP controls used in this project. Specifically,
Stormwater Management Control Measures can be found on sheet C4.0.
c) Fuels and Oils
(i) On -site vehicle refueling will be conducted in a dedicated location away from
access to surface waters. Since the location of fueling activities will
periodically move during construction, the design plans do not contain a
specific location. For each phase of work a location will be determined in the
field and noted in the Site Inspection Log (Appendix D). Containment berms
will be located adjacent to the refueling area that will contain any inadvertent
spills until they can be cleaned up. Any on -site storage tanks will have a means
of secondary containment. In the event of a spill, it will be cleaned up
immediately and the material, including any contaminated soil, will be disposed
of according to all federal, state, and local regulations.
(ii) All vehicles on site will be monitored for leaks and receive regular preventive
maintenance to reduce the chance of leakage.
(iii) Petroleum products will be stored in tightly sealed containers which are clearly
labeled.
(iv) Spill kits will be stored and readily available at all fueling sources and
maintenance activities.
(v) Any asphalt substances used onsite will be applied according to the
manufacturer's recommendation.
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d) Solid Waste
(i) No solid materials shall be discharged to surface water. Solid materials,
including building materials, garbage, and debris shall be cleaned up daily and
deposited into dumpsters, which will be periodically removed from the site and
deposited into a landfill.
(ii) Waste containers must be closed during precipitation events and at the end
of each business day to minimize the discharge of pollutants in stormwater
coming in contact with building materials in containers.
e) Fertilizer
(i) Fertilizers will be applied only in the minimum amounts recommended by the
manufacturer or an approved nutrient management plan and shall not be applied
during rainfall events.
(ii) Fertilizers will be worked into the soil to limit exposure to storm water.
(iii) Fertilizers will be stored in a covered shed and partially used bags will be
transferred to a sealable bin to avoid spills.
f) Paint and other Chemicals
(i) All paint containers and curing compounds will be tightly sealed and stored
when not required for use. Excess paint will not be discharged to the storm
sewers but will be properly disposed according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
(ii) Spray guns will be cleaned on a removable tarp.
(iii) Chemicals used on -site are kept in small quantities and stored in closed
containers undercover and kept out of direct contact with storm water. As with
fuels and oils, any inadvertent spills will be cleaned up immediately and
disposed of according to federal, state, and local regulations.
g) Concrete
(i) Concrete trucks will not be allowed to wash out or discharge surplus concrete
or drum wash water on the site, except into leak -proof containers or leak -proof
settling basins which are located in the designated concrete disposal area.
(ii) Form release oil used for decorative stone work will be applied over a pallet
covered with an absorbent material to collect excess fluid. The absorbent
material will be replaced and disposed of properly when saturated.
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h) Water Testing
When testing/cleaning of water supply lines, the discharge from the tested pipe will
be collected and conveyed to a completed stone water pipe system for ultimate
discharge into a sedimentation basin or SWMBMP facility. Chlorinated water that
is flushed shall be dechlorinated by discharging the water over dichlorination tablets
in a manner approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
i) Sanitary Waste
Portable lavatories are located on -site and are serviced on a regular basis by a
contractor. They will be located in upland areas away from direct contact with
surface waters. Any spills occurring during servicing will be cleaned up
immediately, including any contaminated soils, and disposed of according to all
federal, state, and local regulations.
j) Grading and E & S Activities
A record of the dates when major grading activities occur, when construction
activities temporarily or permanently cease on a portion of the site, and when
stabilization measures are initiated shall be maintained and included in Appendix C
of this plan or in another acceptable location onsite.
k) Demolition Activities
Where construction activities include the demolition of a structure greater than
10,000 square feet of floor space built or renovated prior to July 1980, the following
additional measures shall be performed as appropriate:
(i) Separate work areas from non -work areas and select appropriate personal
protective equipment and tools.
(ii) Construct a containment area so that all dust or debris generated by the
work remains within the protected area.
a. Apply plastic sheeting to the floor, ground, or other applicable
surfaces to prevent contamination of the building interior or exterior
from dust generated by the work.
b. Put all necessary tools and supplies on the protective sheeting in the
work area before you begin work to avoid stepping off the protective
sheeting before the work is complete.
c. Construct a decontamination area outside of the work area by placing
heavy plastic sheeting on the ground. Use this area for removing
personal protective equipment and for cleaning equipment used in
the enclosure.
i. Every time you leave the plastic sheeting, remove disposable
shoe covers, and wipe or vacuum shoes, especially, the soles,
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before stepping off the plastic sheeting. A large disposable
tack pad on the floor can help to clean the soles of shoes.
ii. Remove or vacuum off Tyvek suits when exiting the work
area so the dust stays inside the work area.
(iii) For locations where a containment area cannot be constructed, consider the
following techniques:
a. Cover the ground and plants with heavy plastic sheeting to catch
debris. The covering should extend at least ten feet out from the
building. Secure the covering to the exterior wall with a wood strip
and staples, or tape.
b. Seal off any vents or air exchange systems into the building that are
located within the work area
c. Move or cover any play areas within 20 feet of the work area.
d. To prevent debris from falling beyond the ten -foot covering when
working on the second story or above, extend the sheeting farther out
from the base of the building and to each side of the area where
materials are being disturbed.
e. To prevent the spread of debris when work is close to a sidewalk,
street, or property boundary, or the building is more than three stories
high, scaffolding sides should be covered in plastic.
f. Avoid working in high winds. Otherwise, take special precautions to
keep the work area contained when the wind is strong enough to
move dust and debris. For example, a wind screen can be constructed
of plastic at the edge of the ground -cover plastic to keep dust and
debris from migrating.
(iv) For inside work, consider placing the containment area under negative air
pressure and/or using high -efficiency particulate air (HEPA).
(v) Use tools that minimize dust and heat (<212 deg. F)
a. When using electromechanical tools, use HEPA vacuum attachments
to contain the dust generated.
b. Use wet sanders and misters to keep down the dust created during
sanding, drilling, and cutting.
(vi) Leave the work area clean at the end of every day and at the end of the
project.
a. Daily activities include:
i. Pick up as you go. Put trash in heavy-duty plastic bags.
ii. Vacuum the work area with a HEPA vacuum cleaner
frequently during the day and at the end of the day.
iii. Clean tools at the end of the day.
iv. Dispose of or clean off personal protective equipment.
v. Properly dispose of wastewater produced during the job.
b. End of project activities include:
i. Make sure all trash and debris, including building
components, are disposed of properly.
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ii. Vacuum any exposed surfaces, including walls and ceilings,
with a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
iii. Mist dusty sections of the plastic sheeting with water before
taking them down to keep dust from becoming airborne
again.
iv. Remove plastic sheeting carefully, fold it with the dirty side
in, tape it shut, and properly dispose of it.
v. Visually inspect the site to ensure that no dust or debris is
present and re -clean the area thoroughly if you find dust or
debris.
3) Spills
Oil, chemical or other hazardous substance spills in excess of reportable quantities, in
accordance with Part III. of the Permit, will be reported to the Department and the VSMP
Authority as soon as the discharge is discovered, but no later than 24 hours. A reportable
quantity of oil is defined as a discharge to a surface water that causes a sheen,
discoloration, and/or an emulsion. Reports will be made to the following:
DEQ Valley Regional Office
Phone: (540) 574-7800
Fax: (540) 574-7878
For reports outside normal working hours, leave a message.
(For the Regional Office List by County go to
https://www.deq.virginia.gov/Locations.asp )
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Phone: 1-(800) 468-8892
County of Albemarle
Engineering Department
Phone: (434) 296-5832
Materials and equipment necessary for oil or chemical spill cleanup will be kept in the
temporary material storage trailer onsite. Equipment will include, but not be limited to,
brooms, dust pans, mops, rags, gloves, goggles, kitty litter, sand, saw dust, and plastic
and metal trash containers.
All oil or other chemical spills will be cleaned up immediately upon discovery. Spills
large enough to reach the storm sewers will be reported to the National Response Center
at 1-800-424-8802. If serious hazards to personal health are present, leave area and call
911.
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4) Maintenance
Maintenance of the erosion and sediment controls and the storm water
management/BMP facilities incorporated into this project must be maintained on a
regular basis to assure their continued effectiveness. This includes repairs to all erosion
and sediment controls, including cleanout of all sediment basins and storm water
management facilities at the required intervals. Those controls found to be ineffective
during routine inspections (as described in the following section) shall be repaired
before the next anticipated storm event or as soon as practicable. A more detailed
description of the maintenance procedures is contained in the design plans, Castle Rock
Farm - Phase 1, on sheet C3.0, and is incorporated in this plan by reference.
5) Inspections
Inspections by qualified personnel shall be conducted of all areas of the site disturbed
by construction activity, and areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to storm
water. "Qualified personnel" means a licensed professional engineer, responsible land
disturber (RLD), or other knowledgeable person who (i) holds a certificate of
competence from the board in the area of project inspection; or (ii) is enrolled in the
board's training program for project inspection or combined administrator and
successfully completes such program within one year of enrollment.
Inspections shall include the review of all disturbed areas, structural and non-structural
control measures, material storage areas, and vehicular access points. For construction
activities that discharge to a surface water identified in Part II.B.5 and 6 as impaired or
having an approved TMDL or Part I B 7 as exceptional, inspections are to be
performed at least (i) once every four (4) business days or (ii) once every five (5)
business days and no later than 24 hours following a measurable storm event. A
rain gauge shall be installed on -site in an open and accessible area to measure such
storm events. In the event that a measurable storm event occurs when there are
more than 24 hours between business days, the inspection shall be conducted on
the next business day. Except as specified above, inspections shall be conducted at a
frequency of at least once every five (5) business days or at least once every ten (10)
business days and no later than 24 hours following a measurable storm event. In the
event that a measurable storm event occurs when there are more than 24 hours between
business days, the inspection shall be conducted on the next business day. Areas that
already have been stabilized or where runoff is unlikely due to frozen or snow covered
ground shall be inspected at least on a monthly basis.
Inspections are intended to identify areas where the pollutant control measures at the
site are ineffective and are allowing pollutants to enter surface waters. Receiving waters
shall be inspected to ascertain whether control measures are effective in preventing
significant impacts. Locations where vehicles enter or exit the site shall be inspected
for evidence of offsite sediment tracking.
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The operator shall implement the corrective action(s) identified as a result of an
inspection as soon as practicable but no later than seven (7) days after discovery or a
longer period as approved by the V SMP authority. If approval of a corrective action by
a regulatory authority is necessary, the plan shall be updated and submitted to the VSMP
Authority within a period of 7 calendar days and additional control measures shall be
implemented to minimize pollutants in stormwater discharges until such approvals can
be obtained. If control measures need to be modified to assure effectiveness or if
additional measures are determined to be necessary, implementation shall be completed
prior to the next anticipated storm event or as soon as practicable.
A report summarizing the inspections and the subsequent maintenance activities must
be completed and maintained as part of the plan. The inspection report shall be included
into the SWPPP no later than four business days after the inspection is complete. The
sample inspection forms are included in Appendix D. Required elements include major
observations (including information on control measure performance and incidents of
non-compliance), and information on the inspecting personnel. If an inspection does
not identify any incidents of non-compliance, then the certification statement contained
in the inspection form will apply.
Required inspection elements include but are not limited to:
1. Recording the date and time of the inspection and when applicable the date and
rainfall amount of the last measurable storm event;
2. Recording the information and a description of any discharges occurring at the time
of the inspection;
3. Recording any land -disturbing activities that have occurred outside of the approved
erosion and sediment control plan;
4. Inspecting 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; General Permit No.: VAR10 Page 12 of 21
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;
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5. Inspecting areas that have reached final grade or that will remain dormant for more
than 14 days for initiation of stabilization activities;
6. Inspecting 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. Inspecting 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. Inspecting areas that have reached final grade or that will remain dormant for more
than 14 days for initiation of stabilization activities;
9. Identify any pollutant generating activities not identified in the pollution prevention
plan; and
10. Identify and document the presence of any evidence of the discharge of pollutants
prohibited by this general permit.
Required documentation elements include but are not limited to:
1. Summarized findings of the inspection;
2. The location(s) of prohibited discharges;
3. The locations(s) of control measures that require maintenance;
4. The locations(s) of control measures that have failed to operate as designed or
proved inadequate or inappropriate for a particular location;
5. The locations(s) where any evidence identified under section 7 above exists;
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6. The locations(s) where any additional control measure is needed that did not exist at
the time of inspection;
7. 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;
8. Documentation of any corrective actions required from a previous inspection that
have not been implemented; and
9. The date and signature of the qualified personnel and the operator or its duly
authorized representative.
Utility line installation, pipeline construction, and other examples of long, narrow, linear
construction activities may limit the access of inspection personnel to the areas
described in Part II.G.2.d. Inspection of these areas could require that vehicles
compromise temporarily or even permanently stabilized areas, cause additional
disturbance of soils, and increase the potential for erosion. In these circumstances,
controls must be inspected on the same frequencies as other construction projects, but
representative inspections may be performed. For representative inspections, personnel
must inspect all outfalls and controls along the construction site for 0.25 miles above
and below each access point where a roadway, undisturbed right-of-way, or other similar
feature intersects the construction site and allows access to the areas described above.
The conditions of the controls, along each inspected 0.25-mile segment may be
considered as representative of the condition of controls along that reach extending from
the end of the 0.25-mile segment to either the end of the next 0.25-mile segment, or to
the end of the project, whichever comes first. Inspection locations must be listed in the
report required by Part II. G.2.d.
If adverse weather causes the safety of the inspection personnel to be in jeopardy, the
inspection may be delated until the next business day on which it is safe to perform the
inspection. Any time inspections are delayed due to adverse weather conditions,
evidence of the adverse weather conditions shall be included in the SWPPP with the
dates of occurrence. (Part II G.2.e)
6) Non -Storm Water Discharges
With the exception of flows from fire fighting activities, allowable sources of non -storm
water discharges (Part I.A.2. of the Permit must be identified in the plan. Appropriate
measures must be taken to ensure that pollution prevention measures for the non -storm
water component of the discharge are implemented. The non -storm water discharges
associated with this project identified at this time are:
a) Testing of Water.
Other permitted discharges include (Part I.E.):
a) Discharges from fire fighting activities;
b) Fire hydrant flushings;
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c) Waters used to wash vehicles where soaps, solvents, or detergents have not been used
and the wash water has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge;
d) Water used to control dust that has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to
discharge;
e) Potable water sources, including uncontaminated waterline flushings;
f) 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;
g) 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;
h) Uncontaminated air conditioning or compressor condensate;
i) Uncontaminated ground water or spring water;
j) Foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials
such as solvents;
k) Uncontaminated excavation dewatering, including dewatering of trenches and
excavations that have been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge; and
1) Landscape irrigation.
7) Total maximum daily loads
Per Section 9VAC25-880-70 Part I B4 of the General Permit:
This site discharges into Rivanna River and Mechums River and is part of an approved
TMDL. If it is located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed where a TMDL
wasteload allocation has been established and approved then items a through d below
need to be addressed. Therefore, the operator/contractor must include/implement the
following items:
a) The 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) A total maximum daily load (TMDL) approved by the State Water Control Board
may include a wasteload allocation to the regulated construction activity that
identifies the pollutant for which stormwater control measures are necessary for
the surface waters to meet water quality standards. The pollutant identified in a
wasteload allocation as of the effective date of this permit must be specified in the
SWPPP. The SWPPP shall include strategies and control measures to ensure
consistency with the assumptions and requirements of the TMDL WLA that apply
to the operator's discharge. In a situation where a TMDL has specified a general
wasteload allocation applicable to construction stormwater discharges, but no
specific requirements for construction sites have been identified in the TMDL, the
operator shall consult with the state or federal TMDL authority to confirm that
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meeting permit requirements will be consistent with the approved TMDL. If the
TMDL specifically precludes such discharges, the operator is not eligible for
coverage under the general permit. Loads & Implementation Plans can be found at
the following links:
https: //www. deq.virginia. gov/water/water-quality/implementation/tmdl-
implementation-projects
Approved TMDL Reports Search Tool can be found at the following link:
tmdls
8) Impaired waters
a) In accordance with Part I.B.4, control measures shall be protective of water quality
standards for impaired waters identified as having impairments for pollutants that
may be discharged from the construction activity in the 2016 § 305(b)/303(d) Water
Quality Assessment Integrated Report which can be found at the following link:
https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water/water-quality/assessments/inte ratg ed-report
An integrated map can be found at the following link:
https://apps.deg.virginia.gov/EDM/
Currently the Rivanna River is listed as impaired by E. Coli (Total Fecal Coliform)
and Sediment (Benthic-Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments). The Mechums River
is listed as impaired by E. Coli (Total Fecal Coliform). No activities associated
with this land disturbance will generate additional E. Coli and Sediment.
C) Contractor Certification
All contractors and/or sub -contractors who have responsibility for implementing and
maintaining the controls identified in this plan must sign the certification statement
contained in Appendix E. The person signing the certification must meet the signatory
requirements, as presented in Part III.K. of the Permit. The certifications must be
maintained as part of the plan.
D) Amendments, Modifications, and Updates
All Amendments, Modifications, and Updates must be logged in Appendix F of the SWPPP
in accordance with Part II.B.0 of the Permit:
1. The operator or their designee 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
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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 of modified control measures must be accomplished as described
in Section 13.3, part 11.
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 or their designee 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 in Appendix F and shall include the following items:
a. A record of dates when:
i. Major grading activities occur;
ii. Construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a
portion of the site; and
iii. 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
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.
5. Amendments, modifications, or updates to the SWPPP shall be signed in
accordance with Part IILK of the Permit.
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REFERENCES
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. 1992.Virginia Erosion and Sediment
Control Handbook. Third Edition. Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Virginia Department
of Conservation and Recreation.
Title of Regulation: ation: 9VAC25-870. Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Permit
Regulations (amending 9VAC25-830, 9VAC25-840, 9VAC25-850, 9VAC25-870, 9VAC25-880,
9VAC25-890
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APPENDIX A
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
General Permit No.: VAR10
Effective Date: July 1, 2019
Expiration Date: June 30, 2024
GENERAL VPDES 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 the registration statement filed with the
Department of Environmental Quality, this cover page, Part I - Discharge Authorization and
Special Conditions, Part II - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and Part III - Conditions
Applicable to All VPDES Permits as set forth in this general permit.
Construction General Permit
Effective July 1, 2019
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DISCHARGE AUTHORIZATION AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Coverage under this general permit.
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.
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 discharges. 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.
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.
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.
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4. Impaired waters and total maximum daily load (TMDL) limitation.
Nutrient and sediment impaired waters. Discharges of stormwater from construction
activities to surface waters identified as impaired in the 2016 § 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 stormwater
pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) in accordance with Part II B 5 of this permit that
minimizes the pollutants of concern and, when applicable, is consistent with the
assumptions and requirements of the approved TMDL wasteload allocations and
implements an inspection frequency consistent with Part II G 2 a.
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) impaired waters. Discharges of stormwater from
construction activities that include the demolition of any structure with at least 10,000
square feet of floor space built or renovated before January 1, 1980, to surface waters
identified as impaired in the 2016 § 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 PCB are not eligible for coverage
under this general permit unless the operator develops, implements, and maintains a
SWPPP in accordance with Part II B 6 of this permit that minimizes the pollutants of
concern and, when applicable, is consistent with the assumptions and requirements
of the approved TMDL wasteload allocations, and implements an inspection frequency
consistent with Part II G 2 a.
Exceptional waters limitation. Discharges of stormwater from construction activities not
previously covered under the general permit effective on July 1, 2014, to exceptional waters
identified in 9VAC25-260-30 A 3 c are not eligible for coverage under this general permit
unless the operator develops, implements, and maintains a SWPPP in accordance with Part
II B 7 of this permit and implements an inspection frequency consistent with Part II G 2 a.
6. There shall be no discharge 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.
D. Prohibition of nonstormwater discharges. Except as provided in Parts I A 2, 1 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;
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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, managed in a manner
to avoid an instream impact;
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, unless a registration statement was not required to be submitted in
accordance with 9VAC25-880-50 A 1 c or A 2 b for single-family detached residential
structures, 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 has operational control. When applicable, long term
responsibility and maintenance requirements for permanent control measures shall be
recorded in the local land records prior to the submission of a complete and accurate
notice of termination and the construction record drawing prepared;
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 individual lots in residential construction only, final stabilization as defined in 9VAC25-
880-1 has been completed, including providing written notification to the homeowner and
incorporating a copy of the notification and signed certification statement into the SWPPP,
and the residence has been transferred to the homeowner.
The notice of termination shall be submitted no later than 30 days after one of the above
conditions in subdivision 1 of this subsection is met.
3. Termination of authorization 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 a complete and
accurate notice of termination in accordance with 9VAC25-880-60 C, whichever occurs first.
4. 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 unless
otherwise notified by the VSMP authority or department.
5. The notice of termination shall be signed in accordance with Part III K of this general permit.
G. Water quality protection.
1. The operator shall 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.
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 C 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
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c. Submit an individual permit application in accordance with 9VAC25-870-410 B 3.
All written responses required under this chapter shall include a signed certification
consistent with Part III K.
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STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
A. Stormwater pollution prevent 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 B. 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 shall develop the
missing elements and include them in the SWPPP.
3. Any operator that was authorized to discharge under the general permit effective July 1, 2014,
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.
B. 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:
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(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 be 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;
(5) Locations where concentrated stormwater is discharged;
(6) Locations of any support activities, including (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 as allowed by Part II G 2 a (1) (ii) or Part II G 2 b (2).
Erosion and sediment control plan.
a. An erosion and sediment control plan designed and approved in accordance with the
Virginia 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.
b. All erosion and sediment control plans shall include a statement describing the
maintenance responsibilities required for the erosion and sediment controls used.
c. An 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, implemented to:
(1) Control the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff within the site to minimize soil
erosion;
(2) Control stormwater discharges, including peak flow rates and total stormwater volume,
to minimize erosion at outlets and to minimize downstream channel and stream bank
erosion;
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(3) Minimize the amount of soil exposed during the construction activity;
(4) Minimize the disturbance of steep slopes;
(5) Minimize 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) Provide and maintain natural buffers around surface waters, direct stormwater to
vegetated areas to increase sediment removal, and maximize stormwater infiltration,
unless infeasible;
(7) Minimize soil compaction and, unless infeasible, preserve topsoil;
(8) Ensure initiation of stabilization activities, as defined in 9VAC25-880-1, of disturbed
areas 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
(9) Utilize 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. Except for those projects identified in Part II B 3 b, 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.
b. For any operator meeting the conditions of 9VAC25-870-47 B of the VSMP regulation, an
approved stormwater management plan is not required. In lieu of an approved stormwater
management plan, 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.
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;
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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);
(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
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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, waste concrete, and sanitary wastes;
(8) Address any other discharge from the potential pollutant -generating activities not
addressed above;
(9) Minimize the exposure of waste materials to precipitation by closing or covering waste
containers during precipitation events and at the end of the business day, or
implementing other similarly effective practices. Minimization of exposure is not
required in cases where the exposure to precipitation will not result in a discharge of
pollutants; 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.
SWPPP requirements for discharges to nutrient and sediment impaired waters. For
discharges to surface waters (i) identified as impaired in the 2016 § 305(b)/303(d) Water
Quality Assessment Integrated Report or (ii) with an applicable TMDL wasteload allocation
established and approved prior to the term of this general permit for sediment for a sediment -
related parameter (i.e., total suspended solids or turbidity) or nutrients (i.e., nitrogen or
phosphorus), the operator shall:
a. Identify the impaired waters, approved TMDLs, and pollutants of concern in the SWPPP;
and
b. Provide clear direction in the SWPPP 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 II G 2 a.
SWPPP requirements for discharges to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) impaired waters. For
discharges from construction activities that include the demolition of any structure with at least
10,000 square feet of floor space built or renovated before January 1, 1980, to surface waters
(i) identified as impaired in the 2016 § 305(b)/303(d) Water Quality Assessment Integrated
Report or (ii) with an applicable TMDL wasteload allocation established and approved prior to
the term of this general permit for PCB, the operator shall:
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a. Identify the impaired waters, approved TMDLs, and pollutant of concern in the SWPPP;
b. Implement the approved erosion and sediment control plan in accordance with Part II B 2;
c. Dispose of waste materials in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local
requirements; and
d. Implement a modified inspection schedule in accordance with Part II G 2 a.
7. SWPPP requirements for discharges to exceptional waters. For discharges to surface waters
identified in 9VAC25-260-30 A 3 c as an exceptional water, the operator shall:
a. Identify the exceptional surface waters in the SWPPP; and
b. Provide clear direction in the SWPPP 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 II G 2 a.
8. Identification of qualified personnel. The name, phone number, and qualifications of the
qualified personnel conducting inspections required by this general permit.
9. Delegation of authority. The individuals or positions with delegated authority, in accordance
with Part III K, to sign inspection reports or modify the SWPPP.
10. SWPPP signature. The SWPPP shall be signed and dated in accordance with Part III K.
C. SWPPP amendments, modification, 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.
The SWPPP shall 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 shall be accomplished as described in Part II
H.
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3. The SWPPP shall clearly identify the contractors 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 as soon as possible but 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 were modified;
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 G.
5. Amendments, modifications, or updates to the SWPPP shall be signed in accordance with
Part III K.
D. 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.
E. 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.
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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 shall be posted
near the main entrance of the construction site.
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 D. 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.
F. 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.
All control measures shall 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 G identifies a control measure that is not
operating effectively, corrective actions 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.
If site inspections required by Part II G identify an existing control measure that needs to be
modified or if an additional or alternative 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
additional or 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.
G. 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 ensuring that the qualified personnel conduct the inspection.
2. Inspection schedule.
a. For construction activities that discharge to a surface water identified in Part 11 B 5 and B
6 as impaired or having an approved TMDL or Part I B 7 as exceptional, the following
inspection schedule requirements apply:
(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 24 hours following
a measurable storm event. In the event that a measurable storm event occurs when
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there are more than 24 hours between business days, the inspection shall be
conducted on the next business day; and
(2) Representative inspections as authorized in Part II G 2 d shall not be allowed.
b. Except as specified in Part II G 2 a, inspections shall be conducted at a frequency of:
(1) At least once every five business days; or
(2) At least once every 10 business days and no later than 24 hours following a
measurable storm event. In the event that a measurable storm event occurs when
there are more than 24 hours between business days, the inspection shall be
conducted on the next business day.
c. 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 described in Part II G 2 a and 2 b may be 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.
d. Except as prohibited in Part II G 2 a (2), 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 inspection report required by Part II G.
e. If adverse weather causes the safety of the inspection personnel to be in jeopardy, the
inspection may be delayed until the next business day on which it is safe to perform the
inspection. Any time inspections are delayed due to adverse weather conditions, evidence
of the adverse weather conditions shall be included in the SWPPP with the dates of
occurrence.
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;
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(2) Record the information and a description of any discharges occurring at the time of
the inspection or evidence of discharges occurring prior to 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 and effective impoundment or flow control;
(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 channels, flumes, 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 or public roads
for minimizing sediment tracking;
(5) Inspect areas that have reached final grade or that will remain dormant for more than
14 days to ensure:
(a) Initiation of stabilization activities have occurred immediately, as defined in
9VAC25-880-1; and
(b) Stabilization activities have been completed within seven days of reaching grade
or stopping work;
(6) 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:
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(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
sediment 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 or is not effective 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 or sediment deposition outside of the approved area to be
disturbed;
(7) Inspect pollutant generating activities identified in the pollution prevention plan for the
proper implementation, maintenance, and effectiveness of the procedures and
practices;
(8) Identify any pollutant generating activities not identified in the pollution prevention plan;
and
(9) 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 locations of prohibited discharges;
d. The locations of control measures that require maintenance;
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e. The locations of control measures that failed to operate as designed or proved inadequate
or inappropriate for a particular location;
f. The locations where any evidence identified under Part II G 3 a (6) exists;
g. The locations where any additional control measure is needed;
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
The date and signature of the qualified personnel and the operator or its duly authorized
representative.
5. The inspection report shall be included into the SWPPP no later than four business days after
the inspection is complete.
The inspection report and any actions taken in accordance with Part II shall 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.
H. Corrective actions.
The operator shall implement the corrective actions 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.
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 shall 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.
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 individuals who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The dates and times analyses were performed;
d. The individuals 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 for 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.
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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.
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 terminating this
general permit coverage 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;
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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
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.
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 in this general permit, 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 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.
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;
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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 1 1 or 2 in
writing as part of the SWPPP. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part 111 1 2.
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.
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
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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 and other information. 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 III 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 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 shall 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
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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 coverage, 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 60 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.
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.
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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 provided 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 operator submitted notices as required under Part III U 2.
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.
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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 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 shall be kept under the conditions of this general permit;
2. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that shall 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.
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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.
X. State permit actions. State permit coverage may be modified, revoked and reissued, or
terminated for cause. The filing of a request by the 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 permit coverage.
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.
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.
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Forms:
2019 VSMP General Permit Registration Statement
2019 VSMP General Permit Notice of Termination
2019 VSMP General Permit Transfer of Ownership Agreement Form
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GENERAL VPDES PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER FROM
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (VAR10)
REGISTRATION STATEMENT 2019
Application type. 2 NEW PERMIT ISSUANCE
(CHOOSE ONE) ❑ MODIFICATION WITH ACREAGE INCREASE
❑ MODIFICATION WITHOUT ACREAGE INCREASE
❑ EXISTING PERMIT RE -ISSUANCE
Section I. Operator/Permittee Information.
PERMIT #:
PLAN/ID #:
TECHNICAL CRITERIA: IIB ❑ IIC ❑
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 V. (per Part III. K. of the VAR10 Permit).
Operator Name:
Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue
Contact person:
Maya Proulx
Address:
5745 Taylor Creek Rd.
City, State and Zip Code:
Afton, VA 22920
Phone Number:
434-531-5688
Primary and CC Email:
hopeslegacy@hotmail.com
B. Electronic correspondence. To receive an emailed coverage letter or to pay by credit card, you must choose YES
and include a valid email. May we transmit correspondence electronically? YES 2 NO ❑
Section II. Construction Activity 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 waterbodies receiving stormwater discharges from the site.
B.
Project site location information.
Construction Activity Name:
Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1
Address:
2080 Castle Rock Rd.
City and/or County and Zip Code:
Albemarle County, VA
Construction Activity Entrance Location
(description, street address and/or
latitude/longitude in decimal degrees):
Lat: 37.9769
Long:-78.7724
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit, decimal degrees format):
C.
Acreage totals for all land -disturbing activities to be included under this permit coverage. Report to the nearest
one -hundredth of an acre.
Total land area of development (include entire area to be
disturbed as approved in the Stormwater Management Plan):
0.82 acres
Primary estimated area to be disturbed (include portions with
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan approval only):
0.82 acres
Off -site estimated area to be disturbed (if applicable):
N/A
D.
Property Owner Status:
FEDERAL ❑ STATE ❑ PUBLIC ❑ PRIVATE 2
E.
Nature of the Construction Activity Description (i.e. commercial,
industrial, residential, agricultural, environmental, utility):
Commercial
F.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) name(s) (if the
site is discharging to a MS4):
G.
Estimated Project Dates (MM/DD/YYYY).
Start Date:
Completion Date:
07/31/2024
H.
Is this construction activity part of a larger common plan of
development or sale?
YES 2 NO ❑
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I. 6" Order Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) and Receiving Water Name(s). Include additional areas on a separate page.
HUC
NAME(S) OF RECEIVING WATERBODY
020802040101
Stockton Creek-Mechums River
Section III. Off -site Support Activity Location Information.
List all off -site support activities and excavated material disposal areas being utilized for this project. Include additional
areas on a separate page.
Off -site Activity Name:
Address:
City or County:
Off -site Activity Entrance Location (description, street
address and/or latitude/longitude in decimal degrees):
Latitude and Longitude (6-digit, decimal degrees format):
Is this off -site activity an excavated material disposal
area?
YES ❑ NO ❑
If this off -site activity is an excavated material disposal
area, list the contents of the excavated fill material:
Willa separate VPDES permit cover this off -site activity?
YES ❑ NO ❑
Section IV. 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 VESC Authority for review?
YES ❑ NO ❑
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Approval Date (for
the estimated area to be disturbed MM/DD/YYYY):
C.
Has land -disturbance commenced?
YES ❑ NO ❑
D.
Annual Standards and Specifications. If this project is utilizing approved Annual Standards and Specifications
(AS&S), attached the completed AS&S Entity Form.
AS&S Entity Name (if different from the Operator
identified in Section I):
E.
Billing information (leave blank if same as the Operator identified in Section I. above). This entity will receive
Annual Permit Maintenance and Permit Modification Fee invoices (if applicable).
Billing Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Primary and CC Email:
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Section V. 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 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: (1) 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 stormwater 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
storm water pollution prevention plan or comply with other permit conditions). In the context of storm water discharges from
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (M54s), 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:
Signature (signed in ink):
Date Signed:
Section VI. Submittal Instructions. Submit this form to the 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
Office of Stormwater Management Suite 1400
PO Box 1105
Richmond VA 23218
constructiongp@deg.virginia.gov
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GENERAL VPDES PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (VAR10)
NOTICE OF TERMINATION 2019
Permit Coverage Number
Section 1. Operator/Permittee Information. The person or entity that has active permit coverage approval and 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 VII (per Part III. K. of the VAR10 Permit).
Construction Activity
Operator Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Primary Email:
CC Email:
Section II. Construction Activity Location Information. Project site information.
Construction Activity Name:
Address:
City and/or County and Zip Code:
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit, decimal degrees format):
Section III. Reason for Terminating Coverage under the General Permit. The operator shall submit a Notice of Termination within
30 days after meeting one or more of the following conditions (select one or more):
❑ 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 for permanent control measures 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, the operator has provided written
notification to the homeowner about the importance of final stabilization and incorporating a copy of the notification and
signed certification statement into the SWPPP, and the residence has been transferred to the homeowner.
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Section IV. Participation in a Regional Stormwater Management Plan. If your site discharges to a regional stormwater
management facility, provide information related to the regional stormwater management plan. Attach a separate list if discharging
to multiple regional facilities.
Regional Stormwater Management
Facility Type:
Address:
City and/or County and Zip Code:
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit, decimal degrees format):
Total Acres Treated by Regional Facility
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
Impervious Acres Treated by Regional Facility
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
Section V. Perpetual Nutrient Credits. If your site is utilizing nutrient credits, provide information related to the perpetual nutrient
credits that were acquired in accordance with § 62.1-44.15:35 of the Code of Virginia. Attach a separate list if needed.
Nonpoint Nutrient Credit Generating Entity
(Bank Name):
Perpetual Nutrient Credits Acquired
(pounds/acres/year):
Include the affidavit of sale for all nutrient credits acquired. Is the affidavit of sale of nutrient credits attached? OYES ONO
Section VI. Permanent Control Measures. If applicable, list the post -development stormwater management facilities or best
management practices (BMPs) that were constructed and installed as part of this activity to comply with the stormwater
management technical criteria (structural and nonstructural, on -site and off -site). Attach a separate list if needed.
If you have permanent control measures, the following items are required to be included with this form in order to complete your
Notice of Termination submittal:
❑ A. Engineer's Certification Statement
❑ B. As -built plans (construction record drawings) —digital
❑ C. As -built plans (construction record drawings) —full-sized, paper
❑D. Stormwater Management Plans —digital
❑ E. BMP Maintenance Agreement — notarized original, for public and private projects under DEIXs VSMP Authority
Stormwater Management Facility Tyoes lolease choose from the following bmo woes):
Bioretention 1
Bioretention 2
Bioretention basin
Bioretention filter
Constructed Wetland 1
Constructed Wetland 2
Constructed wetlands
Dry Swale 1
Dry Swale 2
Extended detention (2 x WQ Vol)
Extended Detention Pond 1
Extended Detention Pond 2
Extended detention -enhanced
Filtering Practice 1
Filtering Practice 2
Grass Channel
Grassed swale
Infiltration (1 x WQ Vol)
Infiltration (2 x WQ Vol)
Infiltration 1
Infiltration 2
Other 1113 (manufactured
treatment device, etc.)
Other IIC (manufactured
treatment device, etc.)
Permeable Pavement 1
Permeable Pavement 2
Rainwater Harvesting
Retention basin I (3 x WQ Vol)
Retention basin II (4 x WQ Vol)
Retention basin III (4x WQ Vol
with aquatic bench)
Sand filter
Sheetflow to Vegetated Filter or
Conserved Open Space 2
Soil Amendments
Urban Bioretention
Vegetated filter strip
Vegetated Roof 1
Vegetated Roof 2
Wet Pond 1
Wet Pond 2
Wet Swale 1
Wet Swale 2
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Stormwater Management Facility #1
BMP Type:
Date BMP Became Functional:
Address (if available):
City and/or County and Zip Code:
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit, decimal degrees format):
Receiving Water(s)
(outfall discharge):
Total Acres Treated
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
Impervious Acres Treated
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
Stormwater Management Facility #2
BMP Type:
Date BMP Became Functional:
Address (if available):
City and/or County and Zip Code:
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit, decimal degrees format):
Receiving Water(s)
(outfall discharge):
Total Acres Treated
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
Impervious Acres Treated
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
Stormwater Management Facility #3
BMP Type:
Date BMP Became Functional:
Address (if available):
City and/or County and Zip Code:
Latitude and Longitude
(6-digit, decimal degrees format):
Receiving Water(s)
(outfall discharge):
Total Acres Treated
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
Impervious Acres Treated
(report to one -hundredth of an acre):
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Section VII. Certification. This Certification must be signed by a person representing the operator identified in Section I. and
meeting the requirements of 9VAC25-880-70 Part III K.
Certification: "I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand this Notice of Termination 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:
Signature (signed in ink):
Date:
Section Vill. Submittal Instructions. Please submit this form to the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Authority
that has jurisdiction for your construction activity. If the locality is the VSMP Authority, please submit your form 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:
Department of Environmental Quality
Office of Stormwater Management Suite 1400
PO Box 1105
Richmond VA 23218
constructionsp@dea.vir¢in ia.¢ov
If the locality is the VSMP Authority, please send to:
The Local VSMP Authority (insert address below)
Permit terminations may be delayed if there are
outstanding annual permit maintenance fee balances due.
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GENERAL VPDES PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (VAR10)
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT 2019
Permit Coverage Number (VAR10####):
Construction Activity
Section I. Current Construction Activity Operator/Permittee Information. Operator information as it appears on the
current, active permit coverage.
Construction Activity
Operator Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Primary Email:
CC Email:
"I (We) hereby agree to the transfer of ownership modification to the referenced General VPDES Permit for Discharges
of Stormwater from Construction Activities (VAR10)."
Printed Name:
Signature:
Date:
Section II. New Construction Activity Operator/Permittee Information. Permit coverage will be transferred to this
person or entity.
Construction Activity
Operator Name (NEW):
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Primary Email:
CC Email:
"I (We) hereby agree to the transfer of ownership modification to the referenced General VPDES Permit for Discharges
of Stormwater from Construction Activities (VAR10)."
Printed Name:
Signature:
Date:
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GENERAL VPDES PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (VAR10)
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT 2019
Section III. New Construction Activity Operator/Permittee Billing Information. This entity will receive Annual Permit
Maintenance and Permit Modification Fee invoices (if applicable). Leave this section blank if same as the New Operator
as identified in Section II. A. above.
Billing Entity Name
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Primary Email:
CC Email:
May we transmit correspondence electronically? You must choose YES and include a valid email in order to pay by
credit card and to receive your transfer approval letter via email: YES ❑ NO ❑
Section IV. Instructions.
A properly authorized individual as specified in the General VPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction
Activities (VAR10), Part III K (Signatory Requirements) must physically sign this Transfer of Ownership Agreement.
Please retain a copy of this agreement form for your records and include a copy in your Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP).
Submit this form to the VSMP Authority. If the locality is the VSMP Authority, please submit your Transfer of Ownership
Agreement 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
Office of Stormwater Management Suite 1400
PO Box 1105
Richmond VA 23218
constructiongp@deg.virginia.gov
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Record of Land Disturbance
Record of Land Disturbance
Location (Attach a map showing the location of the activity)
Dates
Disturbance Disturbance Measures
Beqan I Ended I Implemente
Record of Site Inspections
VSMP INSPECTION REPORT
Project:
GCP Number:
Notice of Coverage posted? DYES ❑ NO
SWPPP available for review? DYES ❑ NO
Inspection
Date/Time
Inspection Conducted By
must be the Qualified Personnel identified in the SWPPP
Date of Last
Rainfall
Measureable
Amount
❑ Not applicable since inspection frequency is at least once every four business days
Storm Event
Record the information and a
description of any discharges
occurring at the time of the inspection
Record any land -disturbing activities
that have occurred outside the
approved erosion and sediment
control plan
Have controls
Are controls
Havecontrols
been installed
effectively
been
Describe any maintenance needs or other
Inspection requirements:
in accordance
minimizing
inappropriately
deficiencies that were identified and the location
with the
sediment
orincorrectly
of the deficiencies
approved
discharges?
used?
All perimeter erosion and sediment
controls (siltfence, etc )
❑YES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
❑YES ❑ NO
Soil stockpiles and borrow areas (for
stabilization or sediment trapping
❑YES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
❑YES ❑ NO
measures)
Completed earthen structures, such as
dams, dikes, ditches, and diversions for
DYES ❑ NO
DYES
❑ NO
DYES
❑ NO
stabilization
Cut and fill slopes
DYES ❑ NO
DYES
❑ NO
DYES
❑ NO
Sediment basins and traps, sediment
barriers, and other measures (installed to
DYES ❑ NO
DYES
❑ NO
DYES
❑ NO
control sediment discharges from
stormwate
Temporary or permanent channels,
flumes, or other slope drain structures
DYES ❑ NO
DYES
❑ NO
❑YES
❑ NO
(installed to convey concentrated runoff
down cut and fill slopes)
Storm inlets (to ensure that sediment
laden storm water does not enter without
DYES ❑NO
DYES
El NO
❑YES
El NO
first being filtered or similarly treated)
Construction entrance and access routes
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
(for minimizing mud/sediment tracking)
Have stabilization activities begun on areas that have reached final grade or that will remain dormant for more than 14 days?
DYES ❑ NO
Were stabilization activities completed within seven days of reaching final
grade or stopping work on areas that have reached final
grade or that will remain dormant for
more than
14 days?
DYES ❑ NO
Inspect for the presence of the following:
Present?
Location
Concentrated flows of stormwater in conveyances (such as rills, rivulets or
channels) that have not been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to
DYES
❑ NO
discharge (or evidence thereof)
Sediment laden runoff that has not been filtered or settled to remove
sediments prior to discharge
DYES
❑ NO
Sediment deposition in areas that drain to unprotected stormwater inlets
or catch basins that discharge to surface waters
DYES
❑ NO
Inlets and catch basins with failing sediment controls due to improper
installation, lack of maintenance, or inadequate design
DYES
❑ NO
Sediment deposition on any property (including public and private streets)
outside of the construction activity covered by the general permit
DYES ❑ NO
Required stabilization (initiated or completed on portions of the site?)
DYES ❑ NO
Sediment basins/traps without adequate wet or dry storage volume
DYES ❑ NO
Sediment basins where the riser appears to be leaking, water appears to
be leaving the basin around the barrel pipe (rather than through it), or the
DYES ❑ NO
dewatering device appears to be dewatering basin from below the water
surface
Sediment traps that allow stormwater to discharge from below the surface
of the wet storage portion of the trap
DYES ❑ NO
Land disturbance outside of the approved limits of disturbance
DYES ❑ NO
Inspect the pollution prevention controls associated with the pollutant generating activities identified in the Pollution Prevention Plan
Have the controls
Are controls
Inspect the pollution prevention controls
been properly
effectively
Describe any maintenance needs or other
associated with the pollution generating activities
implemented as
minimizing pollutant
deficiencies that were identified and the
identified in table 8.1 of the SWPPP
outlined on the PPP
discharges?
location of the deficiencies
sheet?
Clearing, grading or excavating
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Paving operations
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Concrete washout and concrete waste
disposal
1-1N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ElNO
Structure construction, stucco, painting
or cleaning
1-1N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Dewatering operations
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Material delivery and storage
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Material use during building process
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Solid waste disposal
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Sanitary waste disposal (porta-johns)
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Landscaping operations
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Vehicle Fueling or Maintenance
❑ N/A
DYES ❑ NO
OYES ❑ NO
Other (describe)
DYES ❑ NO
DYES 0 NO
Other (describe)
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Other (describe)
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Other (describe)
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Other (describe)
DYES ❑ NO
DYES ❑ NO
Identify the material(s) and document the location or
presence of any evidence of pollutant discharges that are not
authorized by the general permit
List the corrective actions required (including any changes to
the SWPPP that are necessary) as a result of the inspection
or to maintain permit compliance
Document any corrective action(s) required from a previous
inspection that have not been implemented
1 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 submtted 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: Date:
Name: Title:
(must be either the Operator or Delegated Authority, not necessarily the person who conducted the inspection)
APPENDIX E
Certification
Record of Contractor Certification
Section 9. Signed Certification
{hi Op tC{e'CclU(iCiit!O!1 ,iCCO�hu1,2 c09\+A(]5 S70...?701
cniTnF tcATto!.
"I ccrliFN 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. 1 am aware that there arc significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine
and imprisonment forknowing violations."
Operator Name: rr y`�J k� t a
Compan}: I „C (�
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Title: 7 �2 i, '�� re
Signature: V
Date: (\`- % 2 - e 7-Z..
Issued— 10/2014 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Albemarle County
Contractor Certification
"I certify under penalty of law that I understand the terms and conditions of this Virginia
Stormwater Management Plan (VSMP) general permit that authorizes the storm water discharges
from the construction activity identified as part of this certification."
Site: Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1
Contractor #
Name:
Title:
Firm: Name:
Address:
Telephone.
Date:
Signature:
Contractor #
Name:
Title:
Firm: Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Date:
Signature:
/_1»=1►UIE�;
Record of Amendments, Modifications, and Updates Log
Amendment No.
Description of the Amendment
Date of Amendment
Amendment Prepared
b Names and Title
" 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 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: Date:
[Authorized Representative per Part III.K.1. of the Permit, Appendix A]
APPENDIX GLENLEN
Construction Drawings