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

2. Your Connection to Manufacturing Excellence
The GaMEP: Who We Are
Your Connection to Manufacturing Excellence
State- and federally-sponsored program with offices in 10 locations in Georgia.
Since 1960, our mission has been to help manufacturers grow and stay competitive.
Solution-based approach to help manufacturers increase top line growth and decrease bottom line cost in:
Strategic Business Development
Quality
Lean / Process Improvement
Sustainability
ISO Management Systems
Energy

3. GaMEP Impacts $128 million $286 million 2335 jobs
Your Connection to Manufacturing Excellence
$128 million
in reduced operating costs
Last year, the GaMEP partnered with 1,141 Georgia manufacturers, who achieved the following results:
$286 million
new & retained sales
2335 jobs
created or retained

4. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Compliance
Sandra Enciso
Expertise includes helping Georgia manufacturers with:
ISO Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Regulatory Compliance
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning
Water/Wastewater Treatment

5. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, SWPPP Compliance
Learning Objectives
Comprehend Stormwater Permit Process.
Define Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity GAR
Determine eligibility for GAR 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.

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

7. 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.”

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Required Inspections Routine Facility Inspections1.
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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Compliance
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Compliance
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