January 28, 2008 ODOT Central Office – Room 1C Post-Construction BMPs Update Meeting

Post-Construction BMPs Introductions Bill Ujvari, P.E. – Production Administrator, Central Office Production Mike Wawszkiewicz, P.E. – Hydraulic/Roadway Designer, Central Office Production Please feel free to ask questions during the presentations.

L&D Manual, Volume 2 Revisions Revisions published January 18, 2008 Todays Topics Implementation Plan – IOC (included in hand- outs) Notable revisions to post-construction BMP Sections in the L&D Manual Local-let and ODOT-let BMP BMP Design Approach BMP Submittals to Central Office OEPA Notices of Violation Training Needs

Implementation Plan – Projects Scoped after January 18, 2008 Include post-construction BMP based on January 2008 L&D Manual, Vol. 2

Implementation Plan – Projects Scoped Prior to Jan. 18, 2008 Follow these steps: Step 1 Determine if post-construction BMP are needed based on January 2008 L&D Manual, Vol. 2 If post-construction BMP needed, continue to Step 2 If post-construction BMP are not needed, no further action needed

Implementation Plan – Projects Scoped Prior to Jan. 18, 2008

Step 2 Determine the answers to the following: Has the project received Stage 1 plan approval prior to January 18, 2008? If there was no Stage 1 submittal, has the project received Stage 3 plan approval prior to January 18, 2008? Were the right-of-way tracings completed prior to January 18, 2008? If No to all of the above, design BMPs according to the January 2008 L&D Volume 2 If Yes to any of the above, continue to Step 3

Implementation Plan – Projects Scoped Prior to Jan. 18, 2008 Step 3 Is existing and/or proposed right-of-way available to incorporate post-construction BMPs meeting the January 2008 L&D Volume 2 BMP requirements for all or part of the project? If Yes, incorporate BMPs according to the January 2008 L&D Volume 2 and continue to Step 4 If No, continue to Step 4

Implementation Plan – Projects Scoped Prior to Jan. 18, 2008 Step 4 Based on BMPs incorporated within available existing and/or proposed right-of-way in Step 3, is the project 100% compliant with the January 2008 L&D Vol. 2? If Yes, no further action needed If No, continue to Step 5

Implementation Plan – Projects Scoped Prior to Jan. 18, 2008 Step 5 Document restrictions preventing full compliance with the January 2008 L&D Vol. 2. Cost and Schedule Impacts Percent of project treated with BMPs Environmental and Right-of-way impacts Other Impacts

Implementation Plan – Projects Scoped Prior to Jan. 18, 2008 Step 5 cont. Submit documentation to Central Office Production for coordination with Ohio EPA Ohio EPA will consider each project with ODOT and determine possible options that will resolve non-compliant areas of a project Global settlement Mitigation within the same watershed

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Stream Protection – Bankfull culvert design method Water quantity/Stream Protection

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Notice of Intent (NOI) – 1112 Projects with estimated contractor and Project Earth Disturbed Area (EDA) less than one acre do not require an NOI or post-construction BMP Updated Figure (NOI Calculator)

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Notice of Intent (NOI) – 1112 cont. Example #1: Bridge replacement project with 0.5 acres of Project EDA and an estimated 0.2 acres of Contractor EDA Add SS832 and Item 832 Erosion Control (each) to plans SWPPP quantity is not needed NOI is not needed

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Notice of Intent (NOI) – 1112 cont. Example #2: Bridge replacement project with 0.7 acres of Project EDA and an estimated 0.25 acres of Contractor EDA Add SS832 and Item 832 Erosion Control (each) to plans Based on site conditions, work type, etc., determine level of confidence with Contractor EDA estimate If the Contractor EDA could reasonably exceed the estimate and result in the total EDA being greater than 1 acre Provide a Project Site Plan, Item 832 SWPPP (Lump Sum), Item 832 Erosion Control (Each), and file the NOI

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Notice of Intent (NOI) – 1112 cont. Example #2 Variation: Bridge replacement project with 0.7 acres of Project EDA and an estimated 0.25 acres of Contractor EDA It is determined that 0.25 is a reasonable estimate for Contractor EDA However, the Contractor uses more area and the resulting EDA is greater than one acre. What happens now? SS 832 is being updated. The update will require the Contractor to file the NOI and obtain the Permit, if he cannot constrain his operations to what is shown on the title sheet.

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Notice of Intent (NOI) – 1112 cont. Routine Maintenance Activity list provided Multiple part and non-contiguous projects Non-contiguous projects separated by at least ¼ mile can be considered separate Non-contiguous multiple part projects can be considered with respect to each part

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Notice of Intent (NOI) – 1112 cont. Watershed Specific Permits Big Darby Creek and Olentangy River Additional requirements Groundwater Riparian Setback Temporary Sediment Basin Locations Coordinate with Central Office Production

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Post-Construction BMP – 1115 Post-construction BMP requirements apply to ODOT and LPA projects Redevelopment vs. New Development Area within existing ODOT right-of-way is considered impervious for BMP calculations

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 Post-Construction BMP – 1115 cont. Options for locating BMP based on treating 100% water quality for 20% of the Project EDA (redevelopment) Water quantity treatment not required when less than 1 acre of new impervious area created

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 BMP Selection and Submittals – 1116 Submittals to Central Office Production Conceptual layout Plan sheets with BMP located Calculations/documentation No treatment for areas with sheet flow off roadway and outside ODOT right-of- way

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 BMP Toolbox – 1117 Exfiltration Trench Updated Figure Manufactured Systems Not suitable for large trunk sewers Depth limitations due to maintenance Permit Reviews – Watch for use of manufactured systems on ODOT maintained roadways. Verify maintenance accessibility.

Notable changes in January 2008 edition of L&D Volume 2 BMP Toolbox – 1117 cont. Vegetated Biofilter No conveyance ditch No energy protection area Bottom width determination (ignore rounding) Use the entire contributing drainage area (No incremental treatment) Maximum ditch bottom width of 10 feet Updated Anti-Seep collar design requirements

Local-let and ODOT-let LPA Projects ODOT-let LPA projects ODOT files the NOI ODOT should ensure post-construction BMP provided meeting Ohio EPA expectations LPA should be made aware of BMP requirements and maintenance responsibilities

Local-let and ODOT-let LPA Projects Local-let LPA projects Local agency files the NOI The LPA is responsible for providing post- construction BMP that meet Ohio EPA expectations (may use L&D Volume 2 or other EPA approved guidance) ODOTs global settlement negotiations do not apply to local-let LPA projects that cannot meet BMP requirements The LPA must coordinate with Ohio EPA when deficiencies are identified

Local-let and ODOT-let LPA Projects BMP Project Scenarios Document This document should no longer be used as a guideline Post-construction BMP apply to the entire project with the exception of privately owned property (non- municipal)

BMP Design Approach Using Redevelopment/Treatment Percent reduction New Construction Projects Calculate treatment percent (T%) Minimum T% is 20% Redevelopment Projects 20%

BMP Design Approach BMP Design Options Redevelopment projects Provide 100% treatment for an area equal to 20% of the Project EDA Provide 20% treatment for the entire project. New construction projects Provide 100% treatment for an area equal to T% of Project EDA Provide T% treatment for the entire project.

BMP Design Approach Vegetated Biofilters The entire project does not require wider ditches Water quality credit earned for drainage area within ODOT right-of- way Once area credit equals or exceeds the 20% or T% requirement, no further treatment is needed

Vegetated Biofilter Example (Redevelopment)

BMP Design Approach Exfiltration Trenches (ExT) Option #1 – Use 20% or T% of the required ExT length for the entire project Requires all inlets, catch basins, etc. to provide an exfiltration trench or other BMP treatment

BMP Design Approach Exfiltration Trenches (ExT) cont. Option #2 – Use 100% of the calculated ExT length based on Section and provide treatment for ODOT R/W area that equals or exceeds 20% or T% of the Project EDA. Allows the locations of BMP to be chosen when there are restrictions preventing BMPs at all inlets.

Exfiltration Trench Example (Redevelopment)

BMP Design Approach Manufactured Systems Option #1 – Calculate Water Quality Flow (WQf) and multiply the WQf by 20% or T%. Entire contributing drainage area to the point in the storm sewer shall be used Treat the entire project - Any project areas not tributary to this manufactured system must be drained to a BMP that will provide 20% or T% treatment

BMP Design Approach Manufactured Systems Option #2 – Calculate Water Quality Flow (WQf) Entire contributing drainage area to the point in the storm sewer shall be used Treat drainage area with a minimum area equal to 20% or T%, with no reduction in the calculated WQf. Water quality credit only applies to area within ODOT R/W, but BMP must be sized for entire contributing drainage area

Manufactured Systems

BMP Submittals Section Consideration of post-construction BMPs needs to happen early in the design process to allow for utilities and right-of-way issues to be addressed. Early coordination with Ohio EPA will prevent fines, additional consultant costs, change orders and possible delays during construction.

BMP Submittals Major Projects Conceptual layout with Step 6 (AFA) – Required review and comment through C.O. Production BMP Design with Step 8 (Stage 1) – Required review and comment through C.O. Production

BMP Submittals Minor Projects Conceptual layout with Step 3 (PE) – Optional review and comment through C.O. Production BMP Design with Step 4 (Stage 1) – Required review and comment through C.O. Production

BMP Submittals Contents of submittals at Stage 1 Estimated Project EDA Pre and Post Runoff Coefficient Pre and Post Impervious Area BMPs selected Calculations for BMPs Plan sheets showing location of BMPs Explanation for areas that were not treated

BMP Submittals Project Site Plan – Stage 3 Post-construction BMPs should be addressed on the Project Site Plan Graphics Tables Cross-references to specific sheets or details Narrative, if needed

BMP Submittals Projects that are not fully compliant C.O. Production will discuss with the District and Consultant. If necessary, a meeting with Ohio EPA will be held to determine whether additional mitigation is required.

Issues during Construction What happens when Ohio EPA issues a Notice of Violation (NOV) that cites a post-construction deficiency? District should determine if post-construction BMPs were incorporated into the plans If post-construction BMPs are shown in the plans, District shall obtain the calculations District shall determine whether the BMPs shown in the plans were designed according to the Jan L&D Manual Vol. 2 If deemed compliant, forward calculations to Ohio EPA If deemed non-compliant, forward to C.O. Production for coordination with Ohio EPA

Post-Construction BMP Training Training for Post-Construction BMPs Districts Need to take the lead in communicating changes with BMPs for plans actively in design Districts should coordinate with Central Office for assistance on unique situations Consultants Submittals, reviews, and experience should identify any potential training needs Future training may be needed, but minimum benefit now

Coming soon…. Renewal of Construction General Permit Draft version available for public comment Anticipated that the Permit will be effective in April 2008 Minor changes to post-construction Draft Permit allows mitigation off-site (must be negotiated with Ohio EPA) Covered by January 2008 L&D Vol. 2 updates

Coming soon…. SS832 revision Addressing changes to Construction General Permit and January 2008 L&D Volume 2 Anticipated update in first half of 2008

Coming soon…. L&D Volume 3 Update Addressing changes to January 2008 L&D Volume 2 Anticipated update in first half of 2008

Coming soon…. Olentangy Watershed Permit Final version yet to be completed by Ohio EPA Anticipated that the Permit will be effective later in 2008 Riparian Setback modifications Temporary Sediment basins Coordinate through Central Office Production

Summary Follow Implementation Plan for all projects Provide BMPs for Local-let and ODOT-let LPA Projects Revisions allow flexibility in locating Vegetated Biofilters, ExTs, etc.

Summary No NOI or post-construction BMP for projects with less than one acre of total EDA BMP Submittals to Central Office Production are required Notice of Violation letters require prompt response

January 28, 2008 BMP Meeting Any Questions or Comments? Questions/Suggestions regarding Post-Construction BMPs Mike Wawszkiewicz ODOT C.O. Production