NPDES Small MS4 General Permit (ARR040000) Annual Reporting Form

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1 NPDES Small MS4 General Permit (ARR040000) Annual Reporting Form Instructions for completing this form: ARR requires that this form be used when submitting annual reports. You may request approval to use your own reporting format. Annual Reports are due annually on or before June 1 st. Complete the form and sign and date the certification statement below. If more space is needed than is provided, identify within the provided space that Attachment A, B, C, etc. has been attached. If an item of the form is not applicable for your program (such as street sweeping), fill in N/A in the space provided. Don t include attachments such as brochures, newspaper clips, sign-in sheets, etc. related to your program with this form. You only need to summarize these within this report. These records must be filed and will be needed during program audits. Please attach results of monitoring required for TMDL or impaired streams separately from this form. When complete, submit this Annual Report form to the following address: ADEQ Water Division General Permits Section 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR Water-permit-application@adeq.state.ar.us Small MS4 Annual Report for Year: 2014 ADEQ Permit Tracking Number: ARR040032, AFIN Name of MS4: Benton County (AR) Primary Contact: Kevin M. Gambrill, AICP, CFM, CESSWI-IT Title: Planning Director Mailing Address: 905 NW 8 th Street City: Bentonville Zip Code: County: Benton Telephone Number: Address: kevin.gambrill@bentoncountyar.gov Include or attach a Table of Organization. Indicate who (name and contact information) is responsible for overall management and implementation of your program, and if different, each minimum control measure of your program. Identify how development and implementation across multiple positions, agencies and departments occur. Also, identify any Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) or other such agreements that exist. NOTE: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION & ELIMINATION (IDDE) 2013 Annual Report includes inspection of five (5) dry-weather outfalls in the unincorporated MS4 area. It should be noted that the approved Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) submitted to and approved by ADEQ states that all identified outfalls within the County would be inspected beginning in As such, the County has not included dry weather outfall inspection in the 2014 report, but, will begin to meet the five year plan for these inspections beginning with next years (2015) MS4 Annual Report to ADEQ.

2 In Benton County, Stormwater Management Vests with the Benton. The highlighted sections of the Benton County Organizational Chart, shown above, identify the Planning Division as responsible for the overall management and implementation of the program. The Planning Division Director also serves as the Stormwater Manager as well as the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). Currently, the Planning Manager is scheduled to receive FEMA 273 Course ( Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP) during the Fall of 2015, and will sit for the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam at the conclusion of the course. The Planning Director is currently a Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector In Training (CESSWI-IT) under the Envirocert International, Inc. certification criteria, and will become fully certified in the Spring of The Building Safety Division and the Environmental Division assist the Planning Division with public awareness and enforcement as required under Chapter 8, (Stormwater Ordinance of Benton County) and as otherwise required. Memorandum of Understanding for MS4 Jurisdictions of Northwest Arkansas (NWA) and Planning Commission (NWARPC): Since 2004, Benton County and surrounding MS4 jurisdictions have contracted with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to assist in implementation of the following measures contained in this report. Public Education and Outreach Public Involvement and Participation Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Benton County Staff makes a point to attend each months meeting of the NWA Stormwater Compliance Group and has continued to have representation of the Stormwater Education Steering Committee. 2

3 NPDES Small MS4 General Permit (ARR040000) Annual Reporting Form Instructions for completing this form: ARR requires that this form be used when submitting annual reports. You may request approval to use your own reporting format. Annual Reports are due annually on or before June 1 st. Complete the form and sign and date the certification statement below. If more space is needed than is provided, identify within the provided space that Attachment A, B, C, etc. has been attached. If an item of the form is not applicable for your program (such as street sweeping), fill in N/A in the space provided. Don t include attachments such as brochures, newspaper clips, sign-in sheets, etc. related to your program with this form. You only need to summarize these within this report. These records must be filed and will be needed during program audits. Please attach results of monitoring required for TMDL or impaired streams separately from this form. When complete, submit this Annual Report form to the following address: ADEQ Water Division General Permits Section 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR Water-permit-application@adeq.state.ar.us Small MS4 Annual Report for Year: 2014 ADEQ Permit Tracking Number: ARR040032, AFIN Name of MS4: Benton County (AR) Primary Contact: Kevin M. Gambrill, AICP, CFM, CESSWI-IT Title: Planning Director Mailing Address: 905 NW 8 th Street City: Bentonville Zip Code: County: Benton Telephone Number: Address: kevin.gambrill@bentoncountyar.gov Include or attach a Table of Organization. Indicate who (name and contact information) is responsible for overall management and implementation of your program, and if different, each minimum control measure of your program. Identify how development and implementation across multiple positions, agencies and departments occur. Also, identify any Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) or other such agreements that exist. NOTE: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION & ELIMINATION (IDDE) 2013 Annual Report includes inspection of five (5) dry-weather outfalls in the unincorporated MS4 area. It should be noted that the approved Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) submitted to and approved by ADEQ states that all identified outfalls within the County would be inspected beginning in As such, the County has not included dry weather outfall inspection in the 2014 report, but, will begin to meet the five year plan for these inspections beginning with next years (2015) MS4 Annual Report to ADEQ.

4 In Benton County, Stormwater Management Vests with the Benton. The highlighted sections of the Benton County Organizational Chart, shown above, identify the Planning Division as responsible for the overall management and implementation of the program. The Planning Division Director also serves as the Stormwater Manager as well as the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). Currently, the Planning Manager is scheduled to receive FEMA 273 Course ( Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP) during the Fall of 2015, and will sit for the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) exam at the conclusion of the course. The Planning Director is currently a Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector In Training (CESSWI-IT) under the Envirocert International, Inc. certification criteria, and will become fully certified in the Spring of The Building Safety Division and the Environmental Division assist the Planning Division with public awareness and enforcement as required under Chapter 8, (Stormwater Ordinance of Benton County) and as otherwise required. Memorandum of Understanding for MS4 Jurisdictions of Northwest Arkansas (NWA) and Planning Commission (NWARPC): Since 2004, Benton County and surrounding MS4 jurisdictions have contracted with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to assist in implementation of the following measures contained in this report. Public Education and Outreach Public Involvement and Participation Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Benton County Staff makes a point to attend each months meeting of the NWA Stormwater Compliance Group and has continued to have representation of the Stormwater Education Steering Committee. 2

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6 PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH Estimate Your Permit Area s Total Population: 5354 BMP (mechanism) & Responsible Party Develop and distribute educational materials Stormwater Education Provide resource materials to help residents understand and implement stormwater management and pollution prevention BMPs Theme or Message Individual decisions and actions can combine to improve and protect regional water resources Target Audience (50% of Urbanized area population =2670) County Residents % of Target Audience Reached & Total # of people reached 2.2% of target audience 59+ Materials distributed to residents Summary of Results Continued distributing electronic teacher resource newsletter, flyers on HHW, and other printed materials. ( or No) Develop and distribute mass media messages Stormwater Education Promote stormwater management and pollution prevention BMPs through newspaper, radio, television and water bills Proper household hazardous waste management and preventing stormwater pollution through storm drain inlets County residents 100% of target audience 13,516 circulation/ Audience 6 Newspaper articles/photos on the UpStream Art storm drain murals, rain barrels and stormwater were featured in the Daily Record, the AR Democrat- Gazette, La Prensa, Edible Ozarkansas as well as KHOG 40/29, KURM radio, Facebook, and Displays and exhibits Stormwater Education Conduct hands-on youth stormwater quality education programs Stormwater Ed. Develop and establish unmanned/staffed booth educational displays Engage students in experiential learning, using stormwater and pollution prevention concepts to meet state Science frameworks Household hazardous waste BMPs, rain barrels and storm drain inlet awareness As jurisdictions develop, stormwater can carry pollutants to nearby water resources - everyone has a role in stormwater management and pollution prevention County residents County school-age youth 38.4% of target audience Visited with 1024 residents at staffed events 7.3% of target audience 196 youth participant 5+ displays were developed and exhibited/staffed at the Cooperative Extension office and in conjunction with the Secchi Day on Beaver Lake, the Benton County Fair, and other smaller countywide events. A total of 10 school, 4-H and/or scouting programs were conducted - student and teacher evaluations indicated an effective program delivery and knowledge gained. Conduct stormwater education programs for adult audiences Stormwater Education Teach adult residents about urban stormwater dynamics and how to implement runoff management and pollution prevention BMPs As jurisdictions develop, stormwater can carry pollutants to nearby water resources - urban residents decisions and actions are key for effective stormwater management and pollution prevention Municipal, civic, construction, gardening and environmental adult audiences <1% of target audience 23 adult participants 7 programs were conducted including presentations at meetings, hands-on workshops and regional conferences such as the Blue Pathways Conference and International Erosion Control Association Lunch and Learn events.

7 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPATION BMP (Activity) & Responsible Party Theme or Message Target Audience Estimate of People Participated Summary of Results ( or No) Conduct public participation/involvement events Stormwater Education Engage NWA urban residents in picking up litter, removing hazardous materials from sites Using community volunteers not only directly enhances water quality but also watershed stewardship Urbanized area businesses and residents 12 residents helped clean-up area waterways and maintain rain-gardens at county facilities Engage NWA urban residents in picking up litter, removing hazardous materials from sites, and reducing runoff Train and Utilize Volunteer Educators Stormwater Education Benton County Cleanup Event Benton County Development Stormwater Education Targeted Outreach Real Estate Community Benton County Development Train-the-trainer processes will be used to engage public volunteers and educators in teaching stormwater and pollution prevention To keep the County free of household hazardous waste, trash, debris, and other environmentally detrimental items Deliver audience-specific, stormwater education information at least once per year. Training community volunteers on stormwater dynamics and pollution prevention BMPs expands education and outreach impacts as they, in turn, help educate other urbanized area residents To give citizens a means to properly dispose of bulky waste, electronics, appliances, metals, tires, foam packaging, document shredding, and a variety of household hazardous waste such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint, and other chemicals. Stormwater permitting and Benton County information for potential buyers and sellers regarding current Stormwater Ordinance and its impact on use of land for purchase or sale. Urbanized area residents and civic and environmental organizations County Residents Real Estate Brokers Lindsey and Associates 45 Master Gardeners or Master Naturalists were trained on homeowner BMPs such as nutrient application and creating pervious surfaces as well as Contractors trained on BMP installation and maintenance 2,406 visitors attended the spring event, and 719 visitors attended the fall event. 35 sales associates attended the Lindsey and Associates monthly sales meeting (10/27/2014), and listened to County staff present information on the County stormwater ordinance. County residents were educated on stormwater pollution prevention BMPs and will now help educate others via monthly booths at the farmers market & Secchi day, and during preconstruction meeting with the county Benton County conducts two (2) clean-up events per year. In 2014, 1,150 gal. of used oil; 5 truckloads of household hazardous waste; 75,114 lbs. of electronic recycling; 2,958 lbs. of battery recycling; 1,756 tires recycled; 6,611 lbs. of document shredding; 80,190 lbs. of metal recycling; 58 dumpsters of bulky waste was collected. Lindsey Sales Associates were educated on County stormwater ordinance, permitting requirements for certain land development activities, and how to convey information to potential buyers / sellers.

8 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION & ELIMINATION (IDDE) ( or No) Cite Local Code(s) Being Used (If available, web link for code(s)) ( or No) Ordinance or Other Regulatory Mechanism Court Order for the Benton County Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Benton County SWMP and Court Order Planning Division Staff implements Court Order and assures compliance with the SWMP. On August 26 th, 20104, ADEQ approved the Benton County SWMP, whereas the SWMP contains six (6) control measures which are being implemented by the County. ( or No) Summary of Activities or Updates ( or No) Storm Sewer System Map Identify outfalls in the urbanized area including all surface water that receive MS4 stormwater, ditches, and other public/private Stormwater facilities As part of the 2013 Annual Report to ADEQ, a master stormwater map (MS4 Area) was submitted. In 2013, GIS technology was used to create detailed Storm Sewer System mapping for the urbanized areas and for MS4 areas within the unincorporated Benton County. Details in the map include streams, box culverts, inlets, ponds, and retention/detention basins. The GIS layers included in the map include property owner information for each attribute shown. This GIS map was submitted to ADEQ as part of the County 2012 annual report. In 2013, detailed field maps were created for specified areas or regions within the County MS4 areas. IDDE inspection as well as for dry-weather outfall screening review by Staff will commence in 2015 per approved SWMP. IDDE Plan Continued implementation of the Benton County Stormwater Management. Continue to offer County-wide clean-up events to collect and properly dispose of household hazardous chemicals, paints, and like substances. ( or No) ( or No) Summary of Activities or Updates The Benton County IDDE plan is specified in the published Stormwater Management, which establishes priorities and schedules for the MS4 areas during a five (5) year permit cycle (currently ). Benton County requires that, once detected, all illicit discharges as well as improper disposal practices be eliminated, as reasonable, to fullest extent practical, within ten (10) days. Summary of Activities or Updates ( or No) ( or No) Identification of allowable nonstormwater discharges Exemptions are outlined in Court Order In accordance with Court Order , Article 2(B), eight types of discharges are (continued) to be deemed acceptable. This list provided is provided for in the 2010 Annual Report. These exemptions are included as part of the currently adopted Planning & Development Regulations of Benton County (revised as adopted, March 2014 O )

9 CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL Ordinance or Other Regulatory Mechanism Sediment and Erosion Control Requirements Court Order and Planning & Development Regulations of Benton County Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines BMP s (established by Court Order ) ( or No) ( or No) Cite Local Code(s) Being Used (If available, web link for code(s)) Current Stormwater Management Plan was established by Court Order , and Count Stormwater Management. Standards Being Used Stormwater Management Plan: Erosion Control BMP s and Sediment Control BMP s Benton Co. Stormwater Management via compliance with Planning & Development Regulations Plans for construction within the MS4 areas of Benton County are required to comply with Court Order , which are also a requirement under currently adopted Planning & Development Regulations of Benton County. All construction plans within the MS4 are reviewed for sediment and erosion control, per Benton County Planning & Development Regulations Chapter 8 Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Grading, and Erosion Control. In 2014, thirty nine (39) Stormwater Permits (SWP) were issued for property within the County MS4. All permits are scheduled for regular inspection per SWP requirements. ( or No) ( or No) ( or No) Received Complaints Followed-Up On ( or No) Complaint Process Established by Court Order via Article 4 (A-J), and, Benton County Stormwater Management 0 0 There were zero (0) stormwater complaints in the Benton County MS4 areas in 2014.In accordance with Court Order , the Environmental Division employs two (2) Officers whom are authorized to issue Notices of Violations (via the Environmental Affairs Officer) and implement enforcement actions under the County Stormwater. As the County Stormwater Manager, the Planning Director follows up on complaints, and determines if stormwater permits are required. Staff is continually cross-trained in stormwater compliance, and specifically, on MS4 requirements in the County. ( or No) # of Applicable Sites Requiring Plans # of Plans Reviewed ( or No) Site Plan Review Procedures Implement Article 3 Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities, established by Court Order ; Review against Sect (Site Plan) and Chapter 8 (Stormwater Ordinance of Benton County) 39 Twenty-three (23) commercial site plans reviewed for the entire County in Additionally, 39 MS4 permit applications were reviewed and permits issued. In 2014, thirty nine (39) Stormwater Permits (SWP) were issued for property within the County MS4. Many of the projects subject to SWP, do not require detailed site plans due to the limited scope of construction and resulting land disturbance, if any (i.e. deck construction, shop building / accessory structure under 500 sq. ft.). Those that do require detailed grading are typically new dwelling construction or addition.

10 ( or No) # of Applicable Sites Site Inspections Performed # Performed Avg. Frequency ( or No) Site Inspection Procedures Conduct site inspections on an on-going basis and schedule Two inspections are performed, and more if needed to correct initial deficiencies prior to final / closing out of SWP. Currently, Planning Staff conducts inspections for all MS4 Stormwater Permits (SWP) to ensure successful implementation of Chapter 8 of the Benton County Planning & Development Regulations (Stormwater Ordinance), which is also outlined in Court Order Inspection forms are used, and will continue to be implemented as a standard for initializing and closing out all SWP s issued by the County. ( or No) # of Violation Letters Violations # of Enforcement Actions ( or No) Enforcement Procedures Enforcement procedures established by Court Order , and implemented under Sect. 8.4.C (Enforcement) within the County Stormwater Ordinance 0 0 Through current inspection procedures, Planning Staff did not notate any SWP violations once proper SWP practices are in place. All SWP applicants adhere to BMP s instructed in our mandatory pre-construction stormwater training.

11 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT Cite Local Code(s) Being Used ( or No) (If available, web link for code(s)) Ordinance or Other Regulatory Mechanism Implement Court Order and related BMP guidelines for Erosion and Sediment Control. Article 3 (A-F) of the Court Order relates directly to Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Stormwater Management Plan: Established by Court Order , which approved the County Stormwater Management. Additionally, the County Planning Regulations were updated in 2013 and are continually revised to regulate stormwater for both site plans as well as subdivisions. Upon project approval, and construction, permitted activity must take place in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Planning & Development Regulations, specifically Sect , On-Site Stormwater Management. Planning Board decision letters often are conditioned upon receiving adequate on-site drainage reports that demonstrate no increase in flows as a result of increased impervious coverage on site. ( or No) Post-Construction Requirements Implement post-construction requirements outlined in Court Order ( or No) Structural and/or Non-Structural Standards Being Used Benton County Stormwater Management Plan, including Best Management Practices (BMP s), are being continually used and implemented in addition to the Planning & Development Regulations. Summary of Results or Activities/Compliance rates with MS4 requirements BMP s are implemented in all developments. The Planning and Development Regulations of Benton County (adopted and revised March, O ) include guidelines for Low Impact Development (LSD). ( or No) ( or No) # of Applicable Sites Requiring Post- Const. BMPs # of Plans Reviewed ( or No) Site Plan Review Procedures Established by Court Order , Article 3 Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities 0 23 All site plans are reviewed to identify if the project has adequate on-site drainage, and, if needed / required, a drainage report that demonstrate no increase in flows as a result of increased impervious coverage on site. ( or No) Site Inspections Performed # Performed Avg. Frequency ( or No) Site Inspection Procedures Implement Benton County Stormwater Management Plan. Develop and implement inspection checklist 39 Two inspections are performed, and more if needed to correct initial deficiencies prior to final / closing out of SWP. Currently, Planning Staff conducts inspections for all MS4 Stormwater Permits (SWP) to ensure successful implementation of Chapter 8 of the Benton County Planning & Development Regulations (Stormwater Ordinance), which is also outlined in Court Order Inspection forms are used, and will continue to be implemented as a standard for initializing and closing out all SWP s issued by the County.

12 ( or No) Violations # of Violation Letters # of Enforcement Actions ( or No) Enforcement Procedures Established by Court Order via Article 4 (A-J), and, Benton County Stormwater Management Plan, and Sect. 8.4.C (Enforcement) within the County Stormwater Ordinance 0 0 Through current inspection procedures, Planning Staff did not notate any postconstruction SWP violations once proper SWP practices are in place. All SWP applicants adhere to BMP s instructed in our mandatory pre-construction Stormwater training. Long-Term O&M Plans/Agreements Established by Court Order via Article 4 (A-J), and, Benton County Stormwater Management ( or No) # of Sites Requiring Plans/Agreements 0 # of Plans Developed/Agreements in Place 0 In 2014, there were zero (0) projects requiring long-term operations and maintenance plans within the MS4. The County continues to review all plans for development of retention/detention ponds for compliance with Benton County Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Grading & Erosion Control manual. Private detention ponds are the sole responsibility of the property owner / business owner, or, property owners associations (POA). Stipulations on stormwater management are included as conditions of approval on project proposals. ( or No)

13 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS BMP & Responsible Topic(s) Targeted Audience Party ( or No) Employee Training Stormwater Education MS4 employees are educated about ways to minimize the water quality impact of municipal activities List of Municipal Facilities Subject to The importance of Illicit Discharge and Detection to the pollution prevention plan & BMP installation recommendations County staff # of Employees Attended 26 planning and road department employees O&M Procedures Developed for Facilities ( or No) Summary of Activity ExCal video and other materials used during 2 different trainings # of Facility Inspections Performed ( or No) Frequencies of Such Inspections NA NA NA NA MS4 Maintenance Disposal of Wastes Road Salt Pesticide & Herbicide Usage Fertilizer Usage Street Sweeping Flood Management Projects Summarize Maintenance Activities and Schedules Conducted public outreach and education programs, public involvement and participation, implemented BMP s, as well as pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures. Summarize Activities Performed ADEQ approved the Benton County Stormwater Management, which established goals for each minimum control measure. The Planning and Development Regulations of Benton County (adopted and revised March, O ), include procedures and requirements for stormater, sediment and erosion controls, which are consistent with Court Order Procedures Developed ( or No) Document Amounts of Wastes Properly Disposed Benton County offers, as a free service to citizens, the Benton County Clean-up. Occurring twice a year as a means to properly dispose of bulky waste, electronics, appliances, metals, tires, foam packaging, document shredding, and a variety of household hazardous waste such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint, and other chemicals. Furthermore, facility waste is collected in a covered receptacle and picked up by Waste Management. Covered ( or No) Tons Used Summarize Measures Taken to Minimize Usage Usage changes depended on particular rates of The salt/sand mixture is only spread where needed and is deployed using a spreader that is rear snow and ice in any mounted to either a pick-up truck, or, a dump truck. The spreader is motorized and spread out at a given year, however, set rate depending on the amount of snow and/or ice accumulation on the roadway. 100 lbs. of salt is typical usage for every yard of sand. Procedures Developed ( or No) Gallons Used Summarize Measures Taken to Minimize Usage No Dependent upon the growth and application needed. Benton County Road Dept. sprays as needed and only where necessary to achieve targeted results. It is not sprayed near streams, creeks, or other water features. In prior years, spraying was not done. However, recently, it has begun to be used on an increasing frequency. Procedures Developed ( or No) Pounds Used Summarize Measures Taken to Minimize Usage No NA Benton County Road does not use fertilizer. Procedures Developed ( or No) Document Amount of Material Collected and Properly Disposed Street sweeping in not performed on a regular basis by the Benton County Roads Dept. Few roadways, sections thereof, No require sweeping several times per year, and, the Dept. will sweep after a chip and/or break in a sealed roadway has occurred. Afterwards, all debris is picked up with front end loaders or backhoes and carried away via dump truck to dump. Summarize any New or Existing Flood Management Projects that were Assessed for Impacts on Water Quality Floodplain Management is administered by the County Planning Division. In 2014, 7 floodplain development permits (FDP) were issued. Further, staff responded to 27 floodplain inquiries.

14 PROPOSED CHANGES TO YOUR SWMP (IF ANY) Summarize any proposed changes to your SWMP, including changes to any BMPs or any identified measurable goals that apply to the program elements. If you fail to satisfy measurable goals for the reporting year, please explain why. The Benton County Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) was approved by ADEQ on August 26 th, Presently, no changes to the plan are anticipated. VARIANCES GRANTED (IF ANY) Identify and summarize any variances granted under your storm water program. No variances have been granted under the Benton County Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).

15 I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Print Name: Print Title: BENTON COUNTY JUDGE Signature: Date: 3

16 PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH Estimate Your Permit Area s Total Population: 5354 BMP (mechanism) & Responsible Party Develop and distribute educational materials Stormwater Education Provide resource materials to help residents understand and implement stormwater management and pollution prevention BMPs Theme or Message Individual decisions and actions can combine to improve and protect regional water resources Target Audience (50% of Urbanized area population =2670) County Residents % of Target Audience Reached & Total # of people reached 2.2% of target audience 59+ Materials distributed to residents Summary of Results Continued distributing electronic teacher resource newsletter, flyers on HHW, and other printed materials. ( or No) Develop and distribute mass media messages Stormwater Education Promote stormwater management and pollution prevention BMPs through newspaper, radio, television and water bills Proper household hazardous waste management and preventing stormwater pollution through storm drain inlets County residents 100% of target audience 13,516 circulation/ Audience 6 Newspaper articles/photos on the UpStream Art storm drain murals, rain barrels and stormwater were featured in the Daily Record, the AR Democrat- Gazette, La Prensa, Edible Ozarkansas as well as KHOG 40/29, KURM radio, Facebook, and Displays and exhibits Stormwater Education Conduct hands-on youth stormwater quality education programs Stormwater Ed. Develop and establish unmanned/staffed booth educational displays Engage students in experiential learning, using stormwater and pollution prevention concepts to meet state Science frameworks Household hazardous waste BMPs, rain barrels and storm drain inlet awareness As jurisdictions develop, stormwater can carry pollutants to nearby water resources - everyone has a role in stormwater management and pollution prevention County residents County school-age youth 38.4% of target audience Visited with 1024 residents at staffed events 7.3% of target audience 196 youth participant 5+ displays were developed and exhibited/staffed at the Cooperative Extension office and in conjunction with the Secchi Day on Beaver Lake, the Benton County Fair, and other smaller countywide events. A total of 10 school, 4-H and/or scouting programs were conducted - student and teacher evaluations indicated an effective program delivery and knowledge gained. Conduct stormwater education programs for adult audiences Stormwater Education Teach adult residents about urban stormwater dynamics and how to implement runoff management and pollution prevention BMPs As jurisdictions develop, stormwater can carry pollutants to nearby water resources - urban residents decisions and actions are key for effective stormwater management and pollution prevention Municipal, civic, construction, gardening and environmental adult audiences <1% of target audience 23 adult participants 7 programs were conducted including presentations at meetings, hands-on workshops and regional conferences such as the Blue Pathways Conference and International Erosion Control Association Lunch and Learn events.

17 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPATION BMP (Activity) & Responsible Party Theme or Message Target Audience Estimate of People Participated Summary of Results ( or No) Conduct public participation/involvement events Stormwater Education Engage NWA urban residents in picking up litter, removing hazardous materials from sites Using community volunteers not only directly enhances water quality but also watershed stewardship Urbanized area businesses and residents 12 residents helped clean-up area waterways and maintain rain-gardens at county facilities Engage NWA urban residents in picking up litter, removing hazardous materials from sites, and reducing runoff Train and Utilize Volunteer Educators Stormwater Education Benton County Cleanup Event Benton County Development Stormwater Education Targeted Outreach Real Estate Community Benton County Development Train-the-trainer processes will be used to engage public volunteers and educators in teaching stormwater and pollution prevention To keep the County free of household hazardous waste, trash, debris, and other environmentally detrimental items Deliver audience-specific, stormwater education information at least once per year. Training community volunteers on stormwater dynamics and pollution prevention BMPs expands education and outreach impacts as they, in turn, help educate other urbanized area residents To give citizens a means to properly dispose of bulky waste, electronics, appliances, metals, tires, foam packaging, document shredding, and a variety of household hazardous waste such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint, and other chemicals. Stormwater permitting and Benton County information for potential buyers and sellers regarding current Stormwater Ordinance and its impact on use of land for purchase or sale. Urbanized area residents and civic and environmental organizations County Residents Real Estate Brokers Lindsey and Associates 45 Master Gardeners or Master Naturalists were trained on homeowner BMPs such as nutrient application and creating pervious surfaces as well as Contractors trained on BMP installation and maintenance 2,406 visitors attended the spring event, and 719 visitors attended the fall event. 35 sales associates attended the Lindsey and Associates monthly sales meeting (10/27/2014), and listened to County staff present information on the County stormwater ordinance. County residents were educated on stormwater pollution prevention BMPs and will now help educate others via monthly booths at the farmers market & Secchi day, and during preconstruction meeting with the county Benton County conducts two (2) clean-up events per year. In 2014, 1,150 gal. of used oil; 5 truckloads of household hazardous waste; 75,114 lbs. of electronic recycling; 2,958 lbs. of battery recycling; 1,756 tires recycled; 6,611 lbs. of document shredding; 80,190 lbs. of metal recycling; 58 dumpsters of bulky waste was collected. Lindsey Sales Associates were educated on County stormwater ordinance, permitting requirements for certain land development activities, and how to convey information to potential buyers / sellers.

18 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION & ELIMINATION (IDDE) ( or No) Cite Local Code(s) Being Used (If available, web link for code(s)) ( or No) Ordinance or Other Regulatory Mechanism Court Order for the Benton County Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Benton County SWMP and Court Order Planning Division Staff implements Court Order and assures compliance with the SWMP. On August 26 th, 20104, ADEQ approved the Benton County SWMP, whereas the SWMP contains six (6) control measures which are being implemented by the County. ( or No) Summary of Activities or Updates ( or No) Storm Sewer System Map Identify outfalls in the urbanized area including all surface water that receive MS4 stormwater, ditches, and other public/private Stormwater facilities As part of the 2013 Annual Report to ADEQ, a master stormwater map (MS4 Area) was submitted. In 2013, GIS technology was used to create detailed Storm Sewer System mapping for the urbanized areas and for MS4 areas within the unincorporated Benton County. Details in the map include streams, box culverts, inlets, ponds, and retention/detention basins. The GIS layers included in the map include property owner information for each attribute shown. This GIS map was submitted to ADEQ as part of the County 2012 annual report. In 2013, detailed field maps were created for specified areas or regions within the County MS4 areas. IDDE inspection as well as for dry-weather outfall screening review by Staff will commence in 2015 per approved SWMP. IDDE Plan Continued implementation of the Benton County Stormwater Management. Continue to offer County-wide clean-up events to collect and properly dispose of household hazardous chemicals, paints, and like substances. ( or No) ( or No) Summary of Activities or Updates The Benton County IDDE plan is specified in the published Stormwater Management, which establishes priorities and schedules for the MS4 areas during a five (5) year permit cycle (currently ). Benton County requires that, once detected, all illicit discharges as well as improper disposal practices be eliminated, as reasonable, to fullest extent practical, within ten (10) days. Summary of Activities or Updates ( or No) ( or No) Identification of allowable nonstormwater discharges Exemptions are outlined in Court Order In accordance with Court Order , Article 2(B), eight types of discharges are (continued) to be deemed acceptable. This list provided is provided for in the 2010 Annual Report. These exemptions are included as part of the currently adopted Planning & Development Regulations of Benton County (revised as adopted, March 2014 O )

19 CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL Ordinance or Other Regulatory Mechanism Sediment and Erosion Control Requirements Court Order and Planning & Development Regulations of Benton County Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines BMP s (established by Court Order ) ( or No) ( or No) Cite Local Code(s) Being Used (If available, web link for code(s)) Current Stormwater Management Plan was established by Court Order , and Count Stormwater Management. Standards Being Used Stormwater Management Plan: Erosion Control BMP s and Sediment Control BMP s Benton Co. Stormwater Management via compliance with Planning & Development Regulations Plans for construction within the MS4 areas of Benton County are required to comply with Court Order , which are also a requirement under currently adopted Planning & Development Regulations of Benton County. All construction plans within the MS4 are reviewed for sediment and erosion control, per Benton County Planning & Development Regulations Chapter 8 Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Grading, and Erosion Control. In 2014, thirty nine (39) Stormwater Permits (SWP) were issued for property within the County MS4. All permits are scheduled for regular inspection per SWP requirements. ( or No) ( or No) ( or No) Received Complaints Followed-Up On ( or No) Complaint Process Established by Court Order via Article 4 (A-J), and, Benton County Stormwater Management 0 0 There were zero (0) stormwater complaints in the Benton County MS4 areas in 2014.In accordance with Court Order , the Environmental Division employs two (2) Officers whom are authorized to issue Notices of Violations (via the Environmental Affairs Officer) and implement enforcement actions under the County Stormwater. As the County Stormwater Manager, the Planning Director follows up on complaints, and determines if stormwater permits are required. Staff is continually cross-trained in stormwater compliance, and specifically, on MS4 requirements in the County. ( or No) # of Applicable Sites Requiring Plans # of Plans Reviewed ( or No) Site Plan Review Procedures Implement Article 3 Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities, established by Court Order ; Review against Sect (Site Plan) and Chapter 8 (Stormwater Ordinance of Benton County) 39 Twenty-three (23) commercial site plans reviewed for the entire County in Additionally, 39 MS4 permit applications were reviewed and permits issued. In 2014, thirty nine (39) Stormwater Permits (SWP) were issued for property within the County MS4. Many of the projects subject to SWP, do not require detailed site plans due to the limited scope of construction and resulting land disturbance, if any (i.e. deck construction, shop building / accessory structure under 500 sq. ft.). Those that do require detailed grading are typically new dwelling construction or addition.

20 ( or No) # of Applicable Sites Site Inspections Performed # Performed Avg. Frequency ( or No) Site Inspection Procedures Conduct site inspections on an on-going basis and schedule Two inspections are performed, and more if needed to correct initial deficiencies prior to final / closing out of SWP. Currently, Planning Staff conducts inspections for all MS4 Stormwater Permits (SWP) to ensure successful implementation of Chapter 8 of the Benton County Planning & Development Regulations (Stormwater Ordinance), which is also outlined in Court Order Inspection forms are used, and will continue to be implemented as a standard for initializing and closing out all SWP s issued by the County. ( or No) # of Violation Letters Violations # of Enforcement Actions ( or No) Enforcement Procedures Enforcement procedures established by Court Order , and implemented under Sect. 8.4.C (Enforcement) within the County Stormwater Ordinance 0 0 Through current inspection procedures, Planning Staff did not notate any SWP violations once proper SWP practices are in place. All SWP applicants adhere to BMP s instructed in our mandatory pre-construction stormwater training.

21 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT Cite Local Code(s) Being Used ( or No) (If available, web link for code(s)) Ordinance or Other Regulatory Mechanism Implement Court Order and related BMP guidelines for Erosion and Sediment Control. Article 3 (A-F) of the Court Order relates directly to Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Stormwater Management Plan: Established by Court Order , which approved the County Stormwater Management. Additionally, the County Planning Regulations were updated in 2013 and are continually revised to regulate stormwater for both site plans as well as subdivisions. Upon project approval, and construction, permitted activity must take place in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Planning & Development Regulations, specifically Sect , On-Site Stormwater Management. Planning Board decision letters often are conditioned upon receiving adequate on-site drainage reports that demonstrate no increase in flows as a result of increased impervious coverage on site. ( or No) Post-Construction Requirements Implement post-construction requirements outlined in Court Order ( or No) Structural and/or Non-Structural Standards Being Used Benton County Stormwater Management Plan, including Best Management Practices (BMP s), are being continually used and implemented in addition to the Planning & Development Regulations. Summary of Results or Activities/Compliance rates with MS4 requirements BMP s are implemented in all developments. The Planning and Development Regulations of Benton County (adopted and revised March, O ) include guidelines for Low Impact Development (LSD). ( or No) ( or No) # of Applicable Sites Requiring Post- Const. BMPs # of Plans Reviewed ( or No) Site Plan Review Procedures Established by Court Order , Article 3 Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities 0 23 All site plans are reviewed to identify if the project has adequate on-site drainage, and, if needed / required, a drainage report that demonstrate no increase in flows as a result of increased impervious coverage on site. ( or No) Site Inspections Performed # Performed Avg. Frequency ( or No) Site Inspection Procedures Implement Benton County Stormwater Management Plan. Develop and implement inspection checklist 39 Two inspections are performed, and more if needed to correct initial deficiencies prior to final / closing out of SWP. Currently, Planning Staff conducts inspections for all MS4 Stormwater Permits (SWP) to ensure successful implementation of Chapter 8 of the Benton County Planning & Development Regulations (Stormwater Ordinance), which is also outlined in Court Order Inspection forms are used, and will continue to be implemented as a standard for initializing and closing out all SWP s issued by the County.

22 ( or No) Violations # of Violation Letters # of Enforcement Actions ( or No) Enforcement Procedures Established by Court Order via Article 4 (A-J), and, Benton County Stormwater Management Plan, and Sect. 8.4.C (Enforcement) within the County Stormwater Ordinance 0 0 Through current inspection procedures, Planning Staff did not notate any postconstruction SWP violations once proper SWP practices are in place. All SWP applicants adhere to BMP s instructed in our mandatory pre-construction Stormwater training. Long-Term O&M Plans/Agreements Established by Court Order via Article 4 (A-J), and, Benton County Stormwater Management ( or No) # of Sites Requiring Plans/Agreements 0 # of Plans Developed/Agreements in Place 0 In 2014, there were zero (0) projects requiring long-term operations and maintenance plans within the MS4. The County continues to review all plans for development of retention/detention ponds for compliance with Benton County Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Grading & Erosion Control manual. Private detention ponds are the sole responsibility of the property owner / business owner, or, property owners associations (POA). Stipulations on stormwater management are included as conditions of approval on project proposals. ( or No)

23 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS BMP & Responsible Topic(s) Targeted Audience Party ( or No) Employee Training Stormwater Education MS4 employees are educated about ways to minimize the water quality impact of municipal activities List of Municipal Facilities Subject to The importance of Illicit Discharge and Detection to the pollution prevention plan & BMP installation recommendations County staff # of Employees Attended 26 planning and road department employees O&M Procedures Developed for Facilities ( or No) Summary of Activity ExCal video and other materials used during 2 different trainings # of Facility Inspections Performed ( or No) Frequencies of Such Inspections NA NA NA NA MS4 Maintenance Disposal of Wastes Road Salt Pesticide & Herbicide Usage Fertilizer Usage Street Sweeping Flood Management Projects Summarize Maintenance Activities and Schedules Conducted public outreach and education programs, public involvement and participation, implemented BMP s, as well as pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures. Summarize Activities Performed ADEQ approved the Benton County Stormwater Management, which established goals for each minimum control measure. The Planning and Development Regulations of Benton County (adopted and revised March, O ), include procedures and requirements for stormater, sediment and erosion controls, which are consistent with Court Order Procedures Developed ( or No) Document Amounts of Wastes Properly Disposed Benton County offers, as a free service to citizens, the Benton County Clean-up. Occurring twice a year as a means to properly dispose of bulky waste, electronics, appliances, metals, tires, foam packaging, document shredding, and a variety of household hazardous waste such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint, and other chemicals. Furthermore, facility waste is collected in a covered receptacle and picked up by Waste Management. Covered ( or No) Tons Used Summarize Measures Taken to Minimize Usage Usage changes depended on particular rates of The salt/sand mixture is only spread where needed and is deployed using a spreader that is rear snow and ice in any mounted to either a pick-up truck, or, a dump truck. The spreader is motorized and spread out at a given year, however, set rate depending on the amount of snow and/or ice accumulation on the roadway. 100 lbs. of salt is typical usage for every yard of sand. Procedures Developed ( or No) Gallons Used Summarize Measures Taken to Minimize Usage No Dependent upon the growth and application needed. Benton County Road Dept. sprays as needed and only where necessary to achieve targeted results. It is not sprayed near streams, creeks, or other water features. In prior years, spraying was not done. However, recently, it has begun to be used on an increasing frequency. Procedures Developed ( or No) Pounds Used Summarize Measures Taken to Minimize Usage No NA Benton County Road does not use fertilizer. Procedures Developed ( or No) Document Amount of Material Collected and Properly Disposed Street sweeping in not performed on a regular basis by the Benton County Roads Dept. Few roadways, sections thereof, No require sweeping several times per year, and, the Dept. will sweep after a chip and/or break in a sealed roadway has occurred. Afterwards, all debris is picked up with front end loaders or backhoes and carried away via dump truck to dump. Summarize any New or Existing Flood Management Projects that were Assessed for Impacts on Water Quality Floodplain Management is administered by the County Planning Division. In 2014, 7 floodplain development permits (FDP) were issued. Further, staff responded to 27 floodplain inquiries.