Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Compliance Sandra Enciso, Project Manager Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) Georgia Tech December 9, 2016

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance Sandra Enciso sandra.enciso@innovate.gatech.edu Expertise includes helping Georgia manufacturers with: ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Environmental Regulatory Compliance Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning Water/Wastewater Treatment

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, SWPPP Compliance Learning Objectives Comprehend Stormwater Permit Process. Define Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity GAR050000. Determine eligibility for GAR 050000 and the sector specific requirements. Determine what data is important for mandatory inspections and reporting activities. Discuss how to develop a compliance calendar to keep your company on track with inspections.

Stormwater Permitting Process Federal Regulation: Clean Water Act State Regulation: GA Stormwater General Permit GAR SWPPP Local Ordinance Enforcement

Georgia Stormwater General Permit National Goals EPA Clean Water Act: “All waters will be fishable and swimmable, wherever attainable. Water quality which provides for the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish and wildlife and provides for recreation in and on the water.” State Objective GA EPD: “Restore and maintain the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the state waters.”

Georgia Stormwater General Permit Municipalities-MS4-GAR041000 Construction-GAR100001,100002,100003 Industrial-GAR050000

Defining Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity GAR050000 SECTIONS COVERAGE UNDER THIS PERMIT CONTROL MEASURES AND EFFLUENT LIMITS CORRECTIVE ACTIONS INSPECTIONS STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) MONITORING REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING. SECTOR-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY APPENDICES Appendix A Definitions Appendix B Standard Permit Conditions Appendix C Impaired Stream Segment Sampling and Requirements Appendix D Activities Covered Appendix E Determining Benchmarks for Hardness Dependent Metals and Discharges to Saltwater

How do I know if my company is eligible for a stormwater permit? Standard Industrial Classification-SIC Appendix D Activities Covered-SIC Appendix B Standard Permit Conditions

Required Inspections Routine Facility Inspections 1. Routine Facility Inspections At least once each calendar quarter. At least once each calendar year must be conducted during a rain event. Exceptions to RFI must be documented 2. Quarterly Visual Assessment of Stormwater Discharges Once each quarterly must collect a stormwater sample First 30 minutes Exceptions to QVI must be documented 3. Annual Comprehensive Site Must consider the result of the past year RFI and QVI Due January 31 of the following year of effective date.

Important Data Facility Routine Inspections Industrial Materials Leaks/spills from equipment, drums… Tracking of blowing raw materials Control measures needed replacement Visual and analytical monitoring Quarterly Visual Assessment Color Odor Turbidity Foam Suspended Solids Oil sheen Annual Report Water quality testing results Analysis of RFI and QVA results Leaks/Spills Erosion control methods Control measures Maintenance Activities

Continue… SWPPP Pollution Prevention Team Employee Training Site Description Identification of Potential Pollutant Sources Control Measures Schedule and Procedures Sampling Data and Retention of Records

When and how to report Monthly Quarterly Visual Assessments Facility Routine Inspection Maintenance Activities Quarterly Visual Assessments Facility Routine Inspections Water Quality Tests Annually Annual Site Report Water Quality Inspections Maintenance Activities Training

Stormwater Permit Status eReporting will be required during and after 2017 Water Quality Testing is same as 2012 The Numeric Effluent Limitation section is expanded. At least once during the term of the 2017 a dye, smoke or equivalent test must be conducted. Training vocabulary changed “Immediate” to “As soon as practicable” A section addressing multiple tenants at airport facilities was added to Sector S.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Compliance Thank you for attending today’s webinar: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Compliance Questions? Visit the GaMEP online discussion forum at www.gamep.org/forums Or contact Sandra Enciso sandra.enciso@innovate.gatech.edu Next webinar: February 17 ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Register at: http://bit.ly/27YtHV2