CSO LTCP Template for Small Communities EPA CSO LTCP Review Workshop December 8-9, 2004 Philadelphia, PA CSO LTCP Template for Small Communities Michael Sullivan Limno-Tech, Inc. Framework for CSO Control Planning

Framework for CSO Control Planning Background Many small CSO communities have not prepared LTCPs. Reasons for this vary – limited staff resources, limited budget, competing priorities, etc. EPA wants to assist small communities with LTCP preparation. EPA is developing a Template for small communities that should be available by the end of 2005. Framework for CSO Control Planning

Small System Considerations The CSO Control Policy recognizes that the scope of the long-term control plan, including the characterization, monitoring and modeling, and evaluation of control alternatives may be difficult for small communities. Framework for CSO Control Planning

What are the Expectations for Small Communities? Implement the nine minimum controls Develop an abbreviated Long-Term Control Plan to cover: Prioritization of the control of CSOs in sensitive areas. Implementation of a public participation process that actively involves the affected public in the selection of CSO controls. Evaluation of controls and development of a proposed plan for CSO control. Framework for CSO Control Planning

Framework for CSO Control Planning Key Considerations Template will be: Easy to use. Based on existing information. Designed for the smallest CSO communities (POTW < 5 MGD). Available in hard copy and electronic format. Framework for CSO Control Planning

Key Elements of the Template General Owner and permit information. NMC information Sensitive area information System characterization Public participation Framework for CSO Control Planning

Framework for CSO Control Planning