Briefing regarding the new State General Stormwater Pollution Control Permit

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Official Title: Water Quality Order No _____-DWQ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. CAS____________, Waste Discharge Requirements for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)(General Permit) Adopted February 5, Permit Number has yet to be assigned.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Subject Permit replaces Permit Water Quality Order No DWQ, NPDES General Permit CAS Which was issued on April 30, This permit was the first time Sausalito storm water discharges came under regulation of the Federal Clean Water Act ant the California Porter-Cologne Act.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Since the early 1990’s Sausalito had been partnering with Marin County and other Marin Municipalities to respond to new regulations. The Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) formed from that partnering effort. The 2003 Permit required the City to prepare a Stormwater Management Plan to control storm water discharges and to improve water quality.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit MCSTOPPP develop a countywide-Stormwater Management Plan called “Action Plan 2010”to control storm water discharges and to improve water quality. It was completed and went into effect on July 1, 2005 Predecessor organization to MCSTOPPP prepared a “Baseline Urban Runoff Control Plan” to enable to the levy and collection of fees for the new State and Federal unfunded mandates. The effort developed the Clean Stormwater Fee based a model ordinance which became Sausalito Ordinance 1111 which was adopted in July of 1995.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Why discuss Action Plan 2010 Stormwater Management Plan? Because most of the Permit Compliance Elements defined in the Plan are still in effect. Major Elements Land Development RegulationMunicipal Maintenance Commercial/Industrial Land Use Regulation Public Education Illicit Discharge Controls

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Land Use Regulation: Includes: Erosion and Sediment Control during grading Construction Material Handling Construction practices to reduce pollutant discharges Drainage Facilities to capture pollutants Fertilizer and Pesticide control Operations and Maintenance

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Commercial/Industrial Land Use Regulation: Includes: Material Handling (Food Waste, Haz Mat, Auto Fluids) Site Housekeeping to reduce pollutant discharges Drainage Facilities to capture pollutants Operations and Maintenance

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Illicit Discharges Includes: Sewage Overflows Accidental Spills and containment of material Hazardous Materials Handling

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Municipal Maintenance Includes: Corporation Yard Improvements Herbicide/Pesticide Use Motor Vehicle Maintenance Storm Drainage Maintenance Emergency Response

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Public Education Includes: Advertising Campaigns(local and regional) Training – Individuals, Business Owners, Consultant, Contractors, Students, Seniors Promotion of Issue Specific Events Participation at Community Events

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit New Permit Requirements General: Update Storm Water Management Plan Update City Maps, show drain facilities more accurately show property with Pollutant discharge risk Flood Control Capital Projects to include water quality and habitat enhancement features

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit New Permit Requirements General (cont.): Develop Monitoring Program or Participate in a regional monitoring program Integrate TMDLS in Storm Water Management Plan Elements Identification of public and private sites with high risk of Pollutant discharge Creation of regulations for Marine and Waterfront operations

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit New Permit Requirements Land Development : Regulated Project size reduced from 1 Acre (43,560 SF) to 5000 SF City Staff must undergo training, certification, continuing Education regarding Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans Non-residential development must include treatment facilities

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit New Permit Requirements Land Development (cont.): Create/maintain a database to track sites with water treatment facilities Revise Guidelines for Low Impact Development Adjust operations to allow for Watershed based management End approval of projects to cause Hydromodification Use State reporting tools to document compliance efforts

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit New Permit Requirements Illicit Discharges Greater Integration of the reporting of Sanitary Sewer Overflows Municipal Maintenance Identify, Assess, Abate storm drain sites with chronic pollutant discharges Minimize use of Herbicides and Pesticides Acquire, Train and use Water Test Kits

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit New Permit Requirements Public Education Develop Community Based Social Marketing program that allows measurement of effectiveness Contribute to Regional Marketing Campaign Develop Training Programs for City Staff involved with Illicit Discharge Control

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit New Permit Requirements Public Education Construction Industry Outreach Consultant Training to prepare SWPPP Muni Staff Training Regarding Housekeeping Inspections

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Fiscal Considerations Est. 2012/13 Annual Revenue-$74,500 Estimated 2012/13 Costs - $78,000 New Cost Est. Range - $74,000 to $190,000 More Accurate Estimate still being developed

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Fiscal Considerations - Impacts No to moderate increase in $ ($0 to $115,000) Large increase from % basis (0% to 255%) More Accurate Estimate still being developed. Expected to be presented with Budget Discussions

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Questions?