Stormwater Management Program

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1 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Phase II Permit Program Stormwater Management Program Prepared by AMEC Earth & Environmental 3232 West Virginia Avenue Phoenix, AZ March 10,

2 Table of Contents Title Page List of Tables... iii List of Appendices... iv Acknowledgements...v Executive Summary... ES-1 ES.1. Introduction...ES-1 ES.2. NPDES Phase II Requirements...ES-1 ES.3. Apache Junction s Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)...ES-2 Section 1: NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Background AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit BMP Measurable Goals Recordkeeping and Annual Reporting The Six MCMs Public Education and Outreach Public Involvement/Participation Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff Control Post-Construction Stormwater Management Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Additional Requirements and Comments Section 2: Analysis of the City of Apache Junction s Stormwater Program Status Introduction Apache Junction Stormwater System City of Apache Junction Organization What is Already in Place? Public Education and Outreach Public Involvement/Participation Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff Control Post-Construction Stormwater Management Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Section 3: City of Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) 3. Introduction MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach MCM 2: Public Involvement/Participation MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Control MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management i

3 3.6. MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Section 4: NPDES Phase II Cost Analysis Introduction Current SWMP Elements Current SWMP Costs Development of Estimated Costs of the City of Apache Junction SWMP Estimated Stormwater Program Costs for Phase II Implementation Stormwater Program Funding Methods Available for Apache Junction Recommendations ii

4 LIST OF TABLES Table Page Executive Summary ES.1 Estimated Costs of the City of Apache Junction SWMP, ES-3 Section Public Education and Outreach Permit Requirements Public Involvement/Participation Permit Requirements Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Permit Requirements Construction Site Runoff Control Permit Requirements Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit Requirements Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Permit Requirements Section MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach MCM 2: Public Involvement Participation MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Control MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Section Estimated Costs for Program Implementation Stormwater Management Program Implementation Schedule iii

5 LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A...ADEQ General Permit No. AZG Appendix B.. Map of Apache Junction Showing Urbanized Area and 303(d) Impaired Waters Appendix C...Documentation of Interviews with City of Apache Junction Staff Appendix D... City of Apache Junction Notice of Intent (NOI) for Coverage Appendix E... Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Submitted to ADEQ, March 2003 Appendix F... Stormwater Websites iv

6 Acknowledgements During the course of completing this regulatory compliance project, several City of Apache Junction representatives contributed significant assistance. In particular, Mr. Ron Grittman, P.E., and Mr. Doug Dobson provided general guidance and leadership in the completion of this effort. We extend our thanks for their efforts in making this project successful. We would like to also express our appreciation to the following City of Apache Junction staff members for their input and contribution to this document: Mr. Keith Lewis, Mr. George Hoffman, Mr. Sam Jarjice, Mr. Mike Rush, Mr. Rudy Esquivias, Mr. Jeff Bell, Mr. Patrick Brenner, and Mr. Bob Mayes. This report was prepared by the Phoenix office of AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc., for which Ed Latimer, PhD, P.E., was project manager, with Elizabeth Treadway, Beth Chesson, CESPM and Mason Bolitho providing specialized guidance and support to the project. We thank the City of Apache Junction for giving us the opportunity to be of service. We appreciate being able to explore ways to improve the service provided to its citizens and to serve as good stewards of the public trust. We hope that our efforts will be beneficial, and the City finds the implementation of its Stormwater management program for purposes of NPDES Stormwater Phase II compliance to be reasonable and relatively straight forward thanks to our involvement. v

7 Executive Summary ES.1. Introduction In December 1999, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that requires certain small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) to participate in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program and obtain a stormwater permit. The intent of the rule is to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff through actions implemented by the operators of MS4s, such as the system operated by Apache Junction. The City of Apache Junction is one of a number of Arizona communities required to obtain a permit. ES.2. NPDES Phase II Requirements The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is the permitting authority for the State of Arizona through the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES). The ADEQ has created a General Permit that requires regulated communities to comply with six required Minimum Control Measures (MCMs): 1. Public education and outreach 2. Public involvement/participation 3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination 4. Construction site runoff control 5. Post-construction site runoff control 6. Pollution prevention/good housekeeping Each MCM has mandatory components that Apache Junction must address and that will be satisfied by implementing a number of Best Management Practices (BMPs). MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach The City must: Implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of stormwater discharges on water bodies MCM 2: Public Involvement/Participation The City must: Develop and implement a plan to encourage public involvement and participation in developing and implementing the SWMP Comply with state and local public notice requirements MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination The City must implement an illicit discharge program, including: A stormwater system map that shows outfalls and Waters of the U.S. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Executive Summary Apache Junction, Arizona Page ES-1

8 An illicit discharge policy that prohibits non-stormwater discharges Inspections of stormwater outfalls to detect and eliminate illicit discharges A plan to educate the public and staff on illicit discharges MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Control The City must develop a program for runoff from construction sites, including: A policy that requires site operators to control erosion and sediment Requirements to control other construction-related wastes Procedures for site plan review, regular site inspections, and enforcement of ordinance control measures Procedures for receiving and considering public information (i.e., complaint handling) MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management The City must develop and enforce a post-construction stormwater runoff program, including: A policy that requires new development and redevelopment to use siteappropriate BMPs to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent practicable Measures to ensure long-term operation and maintenance of the BMPs MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping The City must: Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component and that has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from City operations. The length of the permit period is five years, with full implementation of the permit activities occurring by December 19, At the end of this time, the City must apply for a new permit that will be effective for five years. ES.3. Apache Junction s Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Apache Junction retained AMEC consultants, who are experienced in developing SWMPs, to create the City s SWMP. AMEC conducted numerous interviews with selected Apache Junction staff members and through these discussions created an SWMP, including a schedule and estimated program costs. Costs for the program will be primarily for City staff, professional and outside services, and supplies. Some of the BMPs can be implemented through existing Apache Junction programs, while others will require new funding. Table ES.1 outlines estimated annual costs of the Apache Junction SWMP over the permit period. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Executive Summary Apache Junction, Arizona Page ES-2

9 Table ES.1 Estimated Costs of the Apache Junction SWMP, Permit Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) $56,290 $100,552 $136,277 $135,721 $109,582 $538,421 Note: Total may not add due to rounding. Many SWMP activities will be conducted in later years of the program to enable the City to better control program funding. The costs in Table ES-1 do not represent costs for completely new activities; many SWMP activities can be accomplished by modifying established Apache Junction programs, ordinances, policies, and procedures. Apache Junction s SWMP will meet the requirements of the ADEQ General Permit through BMPs, which are actions that Apache Junction will take to fulfill requirements of the ADEQ General Permit. The Apache Junction SWMP will not require construction of stormwater infrastructure nor will it require treatment facilities to meet water quality standards. Instead, the primary focus of the Apache Junction SWMP will be to implement changes in such things as construction practices, disposal of wastes, and City operation and maintenance activities. These BMPs are actions that Apache Junction has identified as meeting the requirements of the ADEQ General Permit, and they are achievable. The SWMP was developed to be appropriate for Apache Junction s residents, stormwater system, and existing resources. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Executive Summary Apache Junction, Arizona Page ES-3

10 Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations This section provides background on the NPDES Stormwater Phase II regulations and how they apply to Apache Junction. 1. Background The initial focus of the 1972 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, the fundamental regulatory mechanism of the Clean Water Act (CWA), was to regulate discharges of industrial process wastewater and municipal wastewater treatment plants. The regulation of these point source discharges resulted in significant improvements in the water quality of public waterways. Subsequent analyses established that polluted nonpoint source stormwater runoff remained a leading cause of impairment to U.S. waterbodies. In an effort to mitigate diffuse sources of pollution conveyed in stormwater runoff, the 1987 Water Quality Act (as an amendment to the CWA) called for a comprehensive, two-phased program to regulate stormwater runoff. The program uses the NPDES permitting mechanism to require the implementation of stormwater management controls designed to minimize surface water pollution caused by urban stormwater. The Stormwater Phase I Rule, issued on November 16, 1990, targeted medium-sized and large municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s). For the most part, it included cities or jurisdictional entities that serve populations over 100,000. In Arizona, the Phase I communities include Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tucson, and Pima County. A separate storm sewer system includes any method of conveying runoff, including streets, gutters, ditches, or any other man-made structure that is designed to carry stormwater. Additionally, Phase I required separate permit coverage for stormwater discharges associated with eleven categories of industrial activities and construction sites that impact five or more acres of land. What is NPDES Phase II? A Federal Law The NPDES Phase II Stormwater regulations were adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1999, pursuant to the Clean Water Act of An Arizona Program The State s Department of Environmental Quality is the EPA-designated permitting authority for Arizona. Specific rules for implementation of Phase II are established at the State level. A Local Responsibility Each community that is included in the Phase II program is responsible for funding and implementation of the State Stormwater rules. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-1

11 The NPDES Stormwater Phase II regulations, which target small MS4s located fully or partially within an urbanized area 1 and construction activities disturbing more than one acre of land, were promulgated by the Environmental protection Agency (EPA) on December 8, These regulations apply to all jurisdictions within a delineated urbanized area regardless of individual population. The latest decennial census (2000) by the U.S. Census Bureau identified Apache Junction as a community that is operating an MS4 within an urbanized area, thus regulated under the NPDES Stormwater Phase II regulations AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit There are three permitting and program implementation options for regulated small MS4s: obtaining coverage under a general permit, participating in the implementation of an existing Phase II MS4 s stormwater program as a co-permittee, or applying for an individual permit. For all options, the deadline for applying for permit coverage is March 10, Perhaps the simplest and the least negotiation-driven of the options, and the choice preferred by Apache Junction, is obtaining coverage under a general permit. General permits are drafted by the NPDES permitting authority and describe one set of requirements for all eligible permit applicants. In the state of Arizona, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) serves as the NPDES permitting authority 2. The ADEQ has issued General Permit AZG effective December 19, 2002 to regulate stormwater discharges into waters of the U.S. from operators of small MS4s in Arizona, in compliance with the provisions of the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program, (Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1 and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 18, Chapter 9, Articles 9 and 10). A copy of the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit is provided in Appendix A. In accordance with NPDES Stormwater Phase II regulations, the initial application for coverage under the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit must be submitted by March 10, The length of the permit period is five years, with full implementation of the activities listed in the permit application by December 19, At the end of this time, ADEQ will issue a new General Permit, the provisions of which must be met by permittees for an additional five years. Although the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit imposes specific requirements on a regulated community, the permits still allow the regulated community to develop an individualized stormwater program that addresses the community s particular characteristics and needs. To obtain and comply with the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit, each regulated community must develop a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) that describes how the community will structure its efforts to reduce the discharge of pollutants to its stormwater system. Each community s SWMP must address, at a minimum, six designated program elements referred to as Minimum Control Measures (MCMs). Each MCM is listed below (a detailed discussion of each MCM is presented in Section 1.4.): 1 A revised list of urbanized areas based on the new criteria and Census 2000 data was published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2002 (67 FR 21962). 2 On December 5, 2002, the ADEQ received official delegation of the NPDES Program from the EPA, Region IX, making ADEQ the permitting authority in charge of all NPDES-related permits. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-2

12 1. Public Education and Outreach 2. Public Involvement/Participation 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 4. Construction Site Runoff Control 5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management 6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping As part of its SWMP, Apache Junction must specify selected BMPs to comply with each MCM. The BMPs can be any combination of programs, structures, and other controls that, in the agreed opinion of the permitting authority and the regulated community, meet the standard of reducing the state s pollution discharge to waters to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP). Each BMP in the SWMP must include measurable goals, including interim milestones, and the months and years in which the permittee will undertake the required actions and the frequency of the action. Under the permitting approach, a SWMP that fully complies with the permit requirements would constitute compliance with the standard of reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. That is, if you do what you say you will do, you are by definition in compliance. The AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit also contains more specific and rigorous requirements for special circumstances relating to the condition of the receiving water within, and downstream from, the community. For example, if a community discharges into a stream segment that has a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for a certain pollutant, then the general permit conditions may reflect that community s allocation of the target pollutant. Additionally, states that own delegation of the general permit, such as Arizona, have modified their permits to adjust for local climates. Arizona is very arid and has mild precipitation; therefore, many BMPs that are applicable in other states do not apply here. Arizona also has non-aggressive stormwater controls, since rainfall is infrequent. The permit drafted by the ADEQ reflects the choices made regarding the local desert climate. The steps to permit compliance for a regulated community are then: 1. Review the conditions of the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit. 2. Prepare a Stormwater Management Program including BMPs with Measurable Goals for each of the six MCMs. 3. Develop and submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit. 4. If necessary, provide clarification or additional information regarding the proposed SWMP as requested by the permitting authority. 5. Receive approval of the submittal from the permitting authority. If written approval is not provided, the SWMP goes into effect 30 days from the day the NOI was submitted. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-3

13 6. Begin implementing the conditions and programs described in the NOI, including recordkeeping and submitting appropriate reports that describe attainment of measurable goals for each BMP BMP Measurable Goals The AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit requires that a regulated community identify measurable goals for developing and implementing each BMP in their SWMP. The measurable goals will identify, as appropriate, the activity levels required to implement the MCMs, including milestones and objectives. It is important that the measurable goals identified are acceptable to the regulated community and that the regulated community can control the activities being measured. For example, a measurable goal for street sweeping should be the community will conduct street sweeping operations on primary roadways X times per year, as opposed to the community will remove X pounds of street waste per year from primary roadways. The American Public Works Association provides other examples of measurable goals including: Inspecting or repairing a certain number of drain inlets each year Conducting a certain number of training classes for municipal operations per year Surveying all municipal right-of-ways to identify illicit discharges Soliciting the help of a certain number of volunteers each year to monitor water quality or perform education/outreach activities 1.3. Recordkeeping and Annual Reporting Sections K and M under Part VI in the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit deal with recordkeeping and annual reporting, respectively. Section K specifies that the permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, a copy of the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit and all reports associated with permit compliance, and records of all data used to complete the application (NOI) for this permit, for a period of at least three years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application, or for the term of this permit, whichever is longer. Copies of the NOI and SWMP that were submitted to the permitting authority are presented in Appendices D and E. The permittee must submit annual reports to the permitting authority for each year of the permit term. The first report is due September 30, 2004, covering the activities of the permittee during the period beginning on the effective date of the permit for the permittee and ending June 30, Subsequent annual reports are due on September 30 of each year following 2004 during the remainder of the term of the permit and must cover the activities of the permittee for the previous year up to and including June 30. The report must include: a) The status of compliance with permit conditions, an assessment of the appropriateness of the identified best management practices, progress towards achieving the statutory goal of reducing the discharge of pollutants to the MEP and protecting water quality, and the measurable goals for each of the minimum control measures, NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-4

14 b) Results of information collected and analyzed, if any, during the reporting period, including monitoring data used to assess the success of the program at reducing the discharge of pollutants to the MEP; c) Any changes made to the SWMP since the last annual report and a summary of the stormwater activities the permittee plans to undertake during the next reporting cycle (including an implementation schedule); d) Proposed changes to the stormwater management program, including changes to any BMPs or any identified measurable goals that apply to the program elements; e) A description of BMPs to be implemented within new areas annexed over the past year that are located within the regulated boundaries of the MS4; f) A description and schedule for implementation of additional BMPs that may be necessary, based on monitoring results, to ensure compliance with applicable TMDLs; and g) Notice that the permittee is relying on another government entity to satisfy some of the permit obligations (if applicable) The Six MCMs The six MCMs required for compliance with NPDES Stormwater Phase II regulations are described in detail in the sections below. The permit requirements for each MCM are presented in table format below, quoting the language of the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit (shown in italics). For each of the MCMs, communities must also identify BMPs and measurable goals that reflect the communities choices about how to satisfy the regulatory requirements. These BMPs and goals form the basis on which each community can evaluate the success of the Phase II program which is ultimately the degree to which the City is satisfying the water quality requirements of the CWA Public Education and Outreach Apache Junction must reach out to the public and provide education about the impacts of stormwater pollution and about steps that members of the community can take to prevent pollution in stormwater runoff. This measure recognizes that the best long-term strategy for protecting stormwater quality is prevention. Once pollutants enter stormwater runoff, treatment can be expensive and impractical. Prevention ultimately rests with changing the behavior of citizens, businesses, and organizations across the community. Table 1.1, below, describes the Public Education and Outreach permit requirements as defined in the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit: NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-5

15 Table 1.1 Public Education and Outreach Permit Requirements a. Implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of stormwater discharges on waterbodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff b. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of the education program and outreach activities; ii. A description of the methods for disseminating information; iii. The target audiences and target pollutants and sources that the applicant will address in the program, and how they were selected; iv. An estimation of the number of people with whom the applicant intends to communicate; v. A list of measurable goals for the public education and outreach program; vi. Dates, in terms of months and years, by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals vii. The name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating the education activities Public Involvement/Participation Apache Junction must provide an opportunity for the public to participate in developing and implementing its stormwater management program. In addition to acknowledging the importance of preventive measures as described above, this measure recognizes that the more that the public understands and is involved with the community s efforts to protect water quality, the more likely they will support allocating resources toward water quality management. Table 1.2, below, summarizes the Public Involvement/Participation permit requirements as defined in the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit: Table 1.2 Public Involvement/Participation Permit Requirements a. Develop and implement a plan to encourage public involvement and participation in the development and implementation of the SWMP. b. Comply with state and local public notice requirements when implementing the public involvement/participation program. c. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of the general plan for informing the public of involvement and participation opportunities ii. The types of activities for public involvement that the program will include and the target audiences iii. A description of the procedure for receiving and reviewing public comments iv. An explanation of how interested parties may access the SWMP and NOI v. A list of measurable goals for the public involvement/participation program vi. Dates, in terms of months and years, by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals vii. The name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating the public involvement/participation activities NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-6

16 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination The program requirements under this control measure are more detailed than those of the previous two measures. Apache Junction must develop a program to find and remove nonstormwater inputs to the storm sewer system. The illicit discharge program must include a regulatory mechanism an ordinance or other appropriate regulatory measure that prohibits, to the extent possible under state and local law, non-stormwater discharges into the MS4, including appropriate enforcement procedures and actions. In addition, the City must develop a plan for detecting non-stormwater discharges into the MS4 and must identify how those discharges will be addressed. To fully enable the detection of illicit discharges, the community will need to examine its legal authority to gain right of entry onto private property to identify and remedy illicit discharges. This measure also requires that the City educate public employees, businesses, and the citizenry as to the dangers of illegal discharges, illegal dumping, and improper waste disposal. Table 1.3, below, summarizes the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination permit requirements as defined in the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit. This program must include a storm sewer system map that shows the location of all applicable outfalls, as well as the names and locations of all waters that receive discharges from those outfalls. While mapping is required only from the end of the pipe to the receiving water body, additional mapping may provide important information that will help the community manage its storm drainage infrastructure and enable discharges to be more effectively tracked throughout the system. Table 1.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Permit Requirements a. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the small MS4, except those discharges listed below: i. Non-stormwater discharges as listed in Part I, Section C.2. This exception does not apply to those categories of discharge which the permittee or applicant has determined to be a significant contributor of pollutants to the small MS4. ii. Occasional incidental non-stormwater discharges (e.g., non-commercial or charity car washes, etc.) that the permittee does not expect (based on information available to the permittee) to be a significant contributor of pollutants to the small MS4 because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing these discharges to the small MS4 (e.g., a charity car wash with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity to sensitive water bodies, BMPs on the wash water, etc.). b. Develop, if not already completed, a storm sewer system map that shows the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those outfalls. c. To the extent allowable under state or local law, effectively prohibit through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism non-stormwater discharges into the storm sewer system and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions. d. Develop and implement a plan to detect, identify the source of, and address non-stormwater discharges, including illegal dumping, to the system. e. Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. f. Conduct dry weather field screening for non-stormwater flows. The screening must include qualitative NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-7

17 Table 1.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Permit Requirements field tests based on color, odor, or visually observed characteristics as indicators of discharge sources. If the qualitative field tests do not provide enough information for the permittee to determine the source of the discharge, the permittee must test the discharge, while in the field, for selected chemical parameters. The permittee must investigate the illicit discharge within 15 days of its detection, and must follow up this investigation with an action to further study the source of the discharge or eliminate it. g. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of detection methods. ii. A description or citation of the established ordinance or other regulatory mechanism used to prohibit illicit discharges. If the permittee needs to develop this mechanism, describe the plan and a schedule to do so. iii. A description of enforcement policy and jurisdiction. iv. A description of the non-stormwater discharges allowed in the small MS4 pursuant to Part V, Section B.3.a.i. v. A description of the non-stormwater discharges allowed in the small MS4 pursuant to Part V, Section B.3.a.ii. vi. The methods for informing/training employees about illicit discharges. vii. The methods for informing the public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. viii. A list of measurable goals for the illicit detection and elimination program. ix. Dates, in terms of months and years, by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals. x. The name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating illicit discharge detection and elimination activities Construction Site Runoff Control While the EPA s Phase I regulations addressed construction sites of five or more acres, the Phase II rules with which Apache Junction must comply regulate construction sites that disturb one acre or more. The ADEQ has been delegated the general construction permit, which regulates construction sites that disturb one acre or more. However, ADEQ is requiring each MS4 to adopt construction site runoff programs locally to provide for more effective plan review, inspection, and enforcement of construction site runoff. Apache Junction currently fields and responds to citizen complaints about erosion and sediment control issues. Table 1.4, below, summarizes the Construction Site Runoff Control permit requirements as defined in the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit: Table 1.4 Construction Site Runoff Control Permit Requirements a. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in any stormwater runoff to the small MS4 from construction activities that result in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre. Reduction of stormwater discharges from construction activity that disturbs less than one acre must be included in the program if that construction activity is part of a larger common plan of development or sale that would disturb one acre or more. If the Department waives requirements for stormwater discharges associated with small construction activity, defined under 40 CFR (b)(15)(i), the permittee is not required to develop, implement, and/or enforce a program to reduce pollutant discharges NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-8

18 Table 1.4 Construction Site Runoff Control Permit Requirements from these sites. b. Using an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism available under the legal authorities of the small MS4, require construction site operators to practice erosion and sediment control and require construction site operators to control waste and properly dispose of wastes, such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality. This ordinance must apply, at a minimum, to those sites described in Part V, Section B.4.a. c. Review all site plans for those sites described in Part V, Section B.4.a. for potential water quality impacts, including erosion and sediment control, control of other wastes, and any other impacts that must be examined according to the requirements of the law or ordinance of Part V, Section B.4.b. Before ground is broken at the construction site, the small MS4 operator shall review the plans and verify (in written communication with the construction site operator) that the BMPs for the site are appropriate. d. Develop and implement procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures for those sites described in Part V, Section B.4.a. e. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description or citation of the established ordinance or other regulatory mechanism used to prohibit erosion and ensure proper management of wastes on construction sites per Part V, Section 4.b. If the permittee needs to develop the required regulatory mechanism, describe the plan and a schedule to do so. ii. A description of the sanctions and enforcement mechanism(s) to ensure compliance. iii. A description of the procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures, and procedures for site plan reviews. iv. Procedures for receipt, acknowledgment, and consideration of information submitted by the public. v. A list of measurable goals for the construction site runoff control program. vi. Dates, in terms of months and years, by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals. vii. The name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) responsible for overseeing construction site runoff control activities Post-Construction Stormwater Management Apache Junction must implement a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and significant redevelopment after construction is complete. With these controls, the quality of stormwater runoff should match, to the maximum extent practicable, the quality characteristics of runoff in pre-development conditions. The City will need to develop and implement strategies that include both structural and non-structural BMPs. A constructed wetland is one example of a structural BMP for water quality control. Site design that clusters development and minimizes the amount of impervious surface is an example of a non-structural BMP. Some typical structural and non-structural BMPs, however, are not applicable in Arizona s dry climate. This should be taken into account when deciding which BMPs are best for Apache Junction. Critical to the long-term effectiveness of structural controls is appropriate maintenance to ensure that the BMPs continue to operate in a manner consistent with the way they were designed. Apache Junction will need to implement an ordinance or other regulatory, NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-9

19 enforceable mechanism that requires BMP maintenance implementation and ensures the long-term operation of post-construction runoff controls to the extent allowable under state law and City code. Table 1.5, below, summarizes the Post-Construction Stormwater Management permit requirements as defined in the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit: Table 1.5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit Requirements a. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb one or more acres, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, and discharge into the small S4. The program must ensure that controls that would prevent or minimize water quality impacts are in place. b. Develop and implement strategies that include a combination of structural and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community. c. Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post-construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects to the extent allowable under the legal authorities of the small MS4. d. Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs. e. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of the management practices to reduce post-construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects within the MS4; address any specific priority areas and tailor to the local community. ii. A description or citation of the established ordinance or other regulatory mechanism used to address post-construction runoff control. If the permittee needs to develop the required regulatory mechanism, describe the plan and a schedule to do so. iii. A description of the procedure to ensure compliance with local requirements. iv. A description of the education program for developers, architects, and the public about project designs that minimize water quality impacts. v. An identification of the measurable goals for the post-construction runoff control program. vi. Dates, in terms of months and years, by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals. vii. The name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of post-construction stormwater management Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping The City must develop programs to evaluate and address both City operating practices and the contribution of stormwater pollutants from City sites. As with previous program areas, the ultimate goal is preventing or reducing the contamination of stormwater runoff that leaves City sites or is caused by City activities. Employee training is an important component of this control measure as the City raises the level of awareness of its employees about both the risks associated with polluted stormwater and ways in which they can protect and preserve water quality. The City will need to evaluate its own facilities for potential illicit connections to the storm sewer system and remedy any connections found. In addition, the City s fleet maintenance operation as it is currently configured will require compliance with the Arizona General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-10

20 Activity. Table 1.6, below, summarizes the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping permit requirements as defined in the AZPDES Small MS4 General Permit: Table 1.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Permit Requirements a. Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations due to activities, including but not limited to, park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and stormwater system maintenance. The permittee shall address the following topics in the program: i. Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the small MS4 ii. Controls to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants from streets, roads, highways, municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, waste transfer stations, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas, and salt and sand storage locations and snow disposal areas iii. Procedures to properly dispose of waste removed from the small MS4 and municipal operations, including dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris b. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A list of the municipal operations impacted by this operation and maintenance program ii. A description of the training program for municipal employees iii. A list of measurable goals for the municipal pollution prevention program iv. Dates, in terms of months and years, by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals v. The name(s) and title(s) of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating employee training and pollution prevention activities 1.5. Additional Requirements and Comments Implementation of the programs associated with Apache Junction will require two additional components over the term of the permit. Each community that submits an NOI is required to evaluate its success in implementing the BMPs it has chosen and to assess its achievement in meeting the measurable goals that were identified. Each year during the first permit term, the permitted community must prepare and submit an annual report that documents progress and identifies any program adjustments that are being proposed during the balance of the permit term. Under the ADEQ regulations, reports will be submitted to the regional ADEQ offices and those offices will have the right to make announced program visits to evaluate the implementation of programs in permitted communities. To aid annual reporting, the City should develop record keeping programs/documents and associated policies and procedures early in the permit cycle. Digital tracking of inspections, complaint management, and other programs could greatly reduce the burden of data collection when the City is preparing the annual program review. Apache Junction should also develop policies that dictate the disposition of records pertaining to the Stormwater Management Program. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-11

21 The permitting authority will require full implementation of BMPs no later than December 19, As Apache Junction continues to develop its stormwater management program and prepare its NOI material, it will be important to maintain contact with the ADEQ. This dialogue will assist the community in shaping its program and will help the regulators understand the various constraints the City faces, including financial capacity and its ability to regulate certain activities. It should also be noted that the NPDES Stormwater Phase II regulations require regulated communities to implement controls to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable (MEP standard). To allow maximum flexibility in permitting, the EPA deliberately did not define MEP precisely. This provides regulated communities with the flexibility to optimize reductions in stormwater pollutants on a location-by-location basis. The EPA envisions that this evaluative process will consider such factors as conditions of receiving waters, pollutants of specific local concern, and other programming aspects that might be included in a comprehensive watershed plan. Other factors that will shape a community s program may include community size, climate, implementation schedules, current ability to finance the program, beneficial uses of receiving water, hydrology, geology, and capacity to perform operation and maintenance. Thus, the standard proposed by EPA is not a numerical reduction goal, but rather a goal that is customized to the water pollution problems faced by each community and its capacity to address those problems. Each of the six minimum criteria must be met with measurable goals, but the regulated communities have some room for negotiation of just what those measurable goals will be. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 1 NPDES Stormwater Phase II Regulations Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1-12

22 Section 2 Analysis of Apache Junction s Stormwater Program This section summarizes the information gathered through documents, interview discussions, and questionnaire responses regarding the stormwater management program in Apache Junction. All information is provided against the backdrop of the NPDES Phase II program s six minimum control measures. 2. Introduction The City of Apache Junction is located in northwestern Pinal County, Arizona on the eastern edge of the Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan area. According to the 2000 United States Census the City is home to 31,814 full-time residents and is the largest city in Pinal County, having increased in population by about 75% between 1990 and Apache Junction experiences an influx of approximately 40,000 seasonal visitors during the winter months. Apache Junction is located near the Superstition Mountains in Arizona s Sonoran Desert, which is characterized by long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The City s precipitation averages 9.5 inches per year, and falls primarily during the summer thunderstorm season and during winter storms Apache Junction Stormwater System The existing Apache Junction stormwater system is a combination of natural washes, culverts, constructed aboveground channels, retention and detention basins, and drywells. Most of the system is designed to drain roads and streets. Development in the area over the years has increased flows within the stormwater system. Natural drainages within the City include Weekes Wash, Palm Wash, and Siphon Draw. These normally dry channels carry stormwater in a generally southwestern direction through the City. Each drainage has a number of small and normally dry tributaries. Significant amounts of stormwater are conveyed by surface flow to retention basins and/or dry wells. City areas south of U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway) generally do not have stormwater improvements other than those built for Weekes Wash. The City has installed a number of culverts to convey stormwater under City streets and roads. Numerous wash crossings are unbridged and can be impassable after storm events. Due to downcutting and erosion the City has installed concrete erosion control structures along many washes. Local street flooding often occurs south of Superstition Boulevard in the western part of the City due to limited capacity of existing storm drains. Street flooding is a problem in other parts of the City. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has installed numerous stormwater improvements along the Superstition Freeway (U.S. 60) within the City limits. ADOT provided for installation of drainage structures to allow stormwater to flow in a southerly NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-1 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

23 direction under the freeway. ADOT also constructed two large retention basins on the north side of the freeway, including a structure to retain water from Weekes Wash Apache Junction Organization What is Already in Place? Data gathering regarding Apache Junction s existing stormwater program elements focused on the following Departments: Parks and Recreation, Development Services, Community Relations, City Administration, and Public Works. Each organizational unit plays a role in Apache Junction s current stormwater program and will have a role in Apache Junction s compliance with NPDES Phase II regulations. Given the feedback and information gathered, the following is a brief summary and assessment of activities identified that may fulfill the requirements of the NPDES Phase II regulations. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-2 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

24 MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach Apache Junction, through its Marketing Communications Department, conducts an active outreach and education program for the City s residents. A. Public Events. The City staffs informational booths at block parties and special events such as Lost Dutchman Days where educational materials are distributed to residents and questions are addressed. B. Printed Educational Materials. The City publishes a quarterly newsletter entitled Cityscape which is distributed to residents via local weekly newspapers. Cityscape contains information on issues of interest to Apache Junction residents, such as park schedules, animal adoptions, and solid waste pickups. The City also distributes about 5,000 copies of Cityscape to local classrooms every quarter. C. Cable Television. Apache Junction operates government access Cable Channel 30 through MediaCom Cable and telecasts information such as City Council agendas, news releases, and road construction information. City Council meetings are not now telecast but may be telecast in the future. D. City Website. The City also maintains a website at that contains extensive information about Apache Junction and its departments. Table 2.1 MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach Permit Requirements 1. Implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities. Existing Components May Contribute A, B, C, D Must be developed In order to reach citizens with targeted messages regarding the City s Stormwater Program and their role in it, the City will employ print media, cable television, the City Page of the Apache Junction Independent, and the City s website. The Apache Junction stormwater education program will seek to reach a broad cross-section of the City of Apache Junction population. Targeted audiences include: The general public, providing information on general pollution prevention at home and work; The Spanish speaking population by producing some materials in Spanish when feasible in order to reach a diverse ethnic population. The City s newspaper initiative will target the broadest audience with stormwater information of general interest. Printed materials to be distributed in municipal facilities will NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-3 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

25 carry more specific and focused information on ways in which citizens can help in the stormwater effort both at work and at home. Special printed information will target City employees with messages related to workplace pollution prevention and good housekeeping. The City website will target the segment of the population who may use the internet rather than newspapers and television as a major information source. It is estimated that this education program will reach approximately 15,000 full time residents, or about 50% of the population of Apache Junction over the 5-year program period. The education program will also reach a significant number of seasonal residents. The education program will specifically target floatables including trash, household hazardous waste, restaurant grease discharges, and illegal pollutant dumping since these are widespread sources of polluting discharge and the City has already made a significant effort in addressing these specific sources of pollution. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-4 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

26 MCM 2: Public Involvement/Participation A. Volunteer Activities. There are many volunteer and civic groups that participate in trash pickups and other volunteer activities in Apache Junction. Items removed from land within the City limits include old tires, cars, appliances, and household trash. The City can contact any number of these groups for cleanups of channels or washes. B. Neighborhood and Public Meetings. Apache Junction allows its residents to participate in various other ways. Members of various City departments meet with neighborhood groups on a regular basis and follow up with meeting summaries for those who were unable to attend neighborhood meetings. The City maintains a mailing list of neighborhood leaders and community activists that is used to involve residents in City issues. The City also holds public meetings as necessary on a variety of issues of interest to residents. Table 2.2 MCM 2: Public Involvement/Participation Permit Requirements Existing components may contribute 1. Public Involvement and Participation A, B Program that complies with state and local public notice requirements. 2. Identify plan specifically for receiving public B comments on SWMP. 3. Make SWMP available to public and any B other applicable MS4. Must be Developed The City of Apache Junction recognizes the benefits of direct involvement in the City s stormwater program by its citizens. It is the City s experience that many residents are dedicated to providing input to the City on a wide range of issues and are willing to serve as volunteers. To further involve citizens directly in the process of preparing the City s Stormwater Management Plan, the City of Apache Junction will conduct a public hearing specifically to accept public comment on the Plan. The City intends to comply with all state and local public noticing requirements with regard to this public hearing and all other stormwater related activities. Comments on the SWMP and NOI will be incorporated as appropriate in the second permit year. The City involves its residents by meeting with them in a number of established forums, including regular Neighborhood Meetings at which issues of interest to particular neighborhoods are discussed. The community will be informed of public involvement NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-5 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

27 opportunities through the City s website, in the newspaper and in other educational materials in MCM 1. In order to encourage participation in stormwater issues by interested citizens or groups, the City will make available on its webpage copies of its Stormwater Management Plan and the Notice of Intent for the ADEQ General Permit for Stormwater discharge. The availability of this information will be advertised through newspaper notices, as well as through printed educational materials available at municipal facilities. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-6 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

28 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination A significant part of the northern area of Apache Junction is not connected to a central wastewater system and relies on septic systems. Much of the northeastern part of the City has been developed via wildcat subdivisions, where locations of some septic tanks are unknown. Many large mobile home parks have multiple units connected to one septic system, and there have been large-scale septic system failures in the past. These septic systems may impact the City s stormwater system in the future. The wildcat subdivision area in northeast Apache Junction also contains numerous horse properties, many of which are traversed by ephemeral washes that eventually drain to the stormwater system. A. Remediation of Illegal Dumping. Illegal dumping is a significant problem in Apache Junction, particularly on State lands that lie within the City s corporate boundaries and public lands controlled by the City. Illegal dumping in washes and in storm drains is also a problem. Tires, cars, old appliances, and yard waste are commonly dumped but hazardous materials such as lead-acid batteries, fuels, oils, and other wastes are also found. Depending on the location and urgency of illegal dumps, either the Development Services Department or Public Works addresses the problem. B. Outfall Mapping. Most of the City s stormwater system has been mapped and is summarized in a Stormwater Master Plan, prepared in March C. Identification of Illicit Connections. Illict wastewater discharges to the stormwater system are occasionally identified by City staff and are primarily found at commercial laundromats, where laundry wastewaters are discharged to the system. Septic system failures are referred to the Pinal County Health Department for resolution. D. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. Apache Junction has conducted household hazardous waste collection events in coordination with Pinal County. These events also collect white goods such as old appliances. Table 2.3 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Permit Requirements Existing Components Must be Developed May Contribute 1. Develop, implement, and enforce an ordinance and program to detect and X eliminate illicit discharges. 2. Develop a storm sewer system map, showing all outfalls and names and locations of waters of the United States. B 3. Develop and implement a plan to detect and address non-storm water discharges including illegal dumping. B, C NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-7 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

29 Table 2.3 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Permit Requirements Existing Components Must be Developed May Contribute 4. Inform public employees, business, and general public regarding the hazards A, D associated with illegal discharges. 5. Conduct field screening for nonstormwater flows and follow up on any identified within 15 days of discovery. X As part of the plan for detecting and eliminating illicit discharges, the City will adopt an ordinance defining and prohibiting illicit discharges and establishing right of entry and inspection authority to detect such discharges. The ordinance will define unallowable discharges and outline enforcement and penalty options. For the purposes of the illicit discharge ordinance, all non-stormwater discharges specified in General Permit Part V, Section B.3.a.i. will be considered allowable unless specific evidence of contamination is discovered. The City will determine, as part of its Stormwater Management Program, which occasional, incidental discharges to allow and under what conditions such discharges will be permitted. A map of the City s stormwater system s outfalls will be created and kept current. The City plans to initiate a program of inspections of the stormwater system during dry weather in order to detect illicit discharges to the system. Any dry weather flow will be examined for evidence of contamination. The flow will be traced upstream in the stormwater system to determine a source, if possible. If necessary, this inspection will include entry to private property. These inspections will be supplemented with chemical tests if necessary to determine the source of the discharges. The City will follow up on any illicit discharges within 15 days to determine the source and take action to eliminate the discharge if possible. Educational efforts for the public and City employees related to the hazards of illegal discharges and improper waste disposal are included in the Public Education and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Minimum Control Measure, MCM 6. Illegal dumping and illicit discharges will also be covered, as appropriate, in BMPs for the Public Education and Outreach Minimum Control Measures, MCM 1. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-8 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

30 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Control At present Apache Junction has no formal, institutional controls for stormwater runoff from construction sites but has some components in place that can be adapted for this MCM. A. Inspection program. Apache Junction inspectors visit construction sites to ensure that offsite construction components (streets, curbs, lighting, etc.) are properly constructed. The inspection program could be modified to inspect sites for appropriate runoff controls. Table 2.4 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Control Permit Requirements Existing Components May Contribute 1. Program to reduce pollutants in stormwater from construction activities. 2. Ordinance to require erosion and sediment controls, including control of construction wastes. 3. Requirements for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control BMPs. 4. Procedures for construction site plan review. 5. Receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public. 6. Site inspection and enforcement. A Must be Developed X X X X X The City of Apache Junction will adopt a program to control erosion and sedimentation on new development sites affecting one acre or more to the maximum extent practicable. The program will consist of a combination of legal requirements, technical guidance materials, inspections, plan review, enforcement provisions, and an educational initiative. In addition, the program incorporates provisions for response to the public through complaint hotlines. Much of the program depends on the adoption of an ordinance and technical guidance materials, defining the requirements for construction site operators and site plans. The City will prepare and adopt an ordinance governing construction site erosion and sediment control. The ordinance will include requirements for proper management and disposal of construction and sanitary waste at the construction site. In addition, the ordinance will require site plan review with a specific mandate for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and enforcement options. The City will review all new development plans for compliance with the erosion and sediment control ordinance and technical guidance materials. The ordinance will require new development affecting one acre or more of land to obtain erosion and sediment control plan approval prior to beginning land-disturbing activities. The City will also insure that NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-9 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

31 developers have applied for coverage under the Construction General Permit prior to approving the erosion and sediment control plan. The City will develop policies and procedures for an ongoing erosion and sediment control inspection and enforcement program. Inspectors will be trained in erosion and sediment control inspections and the enforcement options in the ordinance. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-10 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

32 MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management Existing post-construction runoff controls consist primarily of building codes regarding retention of stormwater and ongoing maintenance of basins. No City ordinance regarding post-construction runoff is now in place. A. Maintenance of Retention and Detention Basins. When a private retention or detention basin requires maintenance or cleaning, the City s Code Enforcement Division sends a letter to the owner asking the basin be properly maintained. Approximately 90% of compliance is voluntary. B. Drainage Requirements for New Construction. All new construction in the City must provide retention basins to accommodate a 10-year/24 hour rainfall event. Erosion control is evaluated by the City in grading and drainage plan review, to a degree that provides soil protection in areas susceptible to erosion. These requirements were established to prevent flooding and prevent soil erosion rather than to improve stormwater quality. Table 2.5 MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit Requirements Existing Components Must Be Developed may Contribute 1. Program to address post-construction A, B stormwater runoff. 2. Combination of structural and/or nonstructural X BMPs. 3. Ordinance to address post-construction X runoff. 4. Ensure adequate long-term operation and A maintenance of BMPs. 5. Education program for developers and the public regarding post-construction stormwater management. X The program will involve the revision of the City s existing ordinance requiring retention/detention of stormwater at sites disturbing an acre or more. The ordinance will contain enforcement and inspection provisions. In addition, educational materials will be developed and distributed to contractors, developers and other appropriate parties. The program will include plan review for new development and redevelopment, as well as an inspection and enforcement program. The program will include development of both structural BMPs (such as retention basins) and eventually may include non-structural BMPs that can be used to reduce reliance on structural BMPs. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-11 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

33 The City s existing ordinance requiring retention basins for new development may be modified to address stormwater runoff and redevelopment. The City will develop an ongoing inspection program for post-construction BMPs. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-12 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

34 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping Apache Junction does not have a formal pollution prevention plan or a related training program for its employees. A. Streets. The City has two street sweepers which sweep arterial streets an average of once a month and other streets an average of once every six months. The City is also in the process of paving gravel roads and paves approximately two miles of roads per year. B. Vehicle Maintenance. The Public Works Department operates a vehicle maintenance facility where oil, antifreeze, and solvent recycling are practiced by vendors. The facility has bulk storage tanks with berms and spill reservoirs for automatic transmission fluid and antifreeze. C. Application of Herbicides. The City s Parks and Recreation Department applies fertilizers to turf areas and applies herbicides at parks. Most Department employees are certified to apply herbicides. Table 2.6 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Permit Requirements Existing Components Must be Developed May Contribute 1.Reduce pollutant runoff from A, B, C municipal operations. 2. Program for maintenance activities X and maintenance schedules. 3. Reduce or eliminate discharge of pollutants from streets, roads, A, B highways, parking lots, etc. 4. Properly dispose of waste removed from the small MS4 and municipal A operations. The City plans to develop and implement a program that will involve evaluation and refinement of City maintenance and operations activities. Specifically, the City will identify operations that should be evaluated for their impact on stormwater quality, focusing on the operations and maintenance activities noted in the general permit in Part III.B.6.a-b. A pollution prevention plan will be developed for City operations as needed. As pollution prevention plans are developed, City staff will be trained. As part of this plan, procedures for construction and maintenance by City maintenance crews will be evaluated. Maintenance and operations at City of Apache Junction facilities, including parks, roads and storage facilities will also be evaluated. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance page 2-13 Section 2 Analysis of Stormwater Program Apache Junction, Arizona

35 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Section 3 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Revision May 2006 This section recommends specific Best Management Practices that the City of Apache Junction commits to implementing during the next five years in order to comply with the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Discharge from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) to Waters of the United States. Title Table of Contents Page Introduction MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach BMP 1: Distribute educational materials about stormwater BMP 2: Implement a targeted education program for horse property owners BMP 2: Disseminate stormwater educational messages in local news media BMP 3: Disseminate stormwater messages with links on the City s website MCM 2: Public Involvement/Participation BMP 1: Continue complying with state and local public notice requirements BMP 2: Create stormwater agenda items for neighborhood meetings BMP 3: Hold a public hearing on the SWMP and NOI BMP 4: Update the Apache Junction Council on the SWMP annually BMP 5: Volunteer wash/stream cleanup event BMP 6: Develop a method for receipt/review of public comments and complaints MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP 1: Develop an illicit discharge ordinance BMP 2: Create an outfall inspection program BMP 3: Develop a storm sewer map that shows all outfalls BMP 4: Develop and distribute educational materials about illicit discharges BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 1: Develop and adopt an erosion and sediment control ordinance BMP 2: Develop policies and procedures for plan review BMP 3: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials BMP 4: Develop construction site inspection and enforcement program BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures BMP 6: Provide the development community with educational materials MCM 5: Post-Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 1: Develop and adopt a post-construction stormwater runoff ordinance BMP 2: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials BMP 3: Develop policies and procedures for plan review BMP 4: Develop an inspection and enforcement program BMP 5: Provide the development community with educational materials MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping BMP 1: Develop and implement a municipal pollution prevention program BMP 2: Train City employees about pollution prevention BMP 3: Review and update street sweeping and catch basin cleaning practices NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-1

36 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May Introduction The City of Apache Junction s (City) Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) is designed to address the need to prevent or reduce discharges of pollutants to Waters of the United States. The program specifically considers the six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) outlined in the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) General Permit AZG for small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s). The Best Management Practices (BMPs) presented here have been proposed because they address the MCMs, are appropriate for the City s stormwater system, are measurable and achievable, and are anticipated to make improvements in the quality of the stormwater from the City s MS4. For each BMP, the appropriate measurable goals are delineated along with a schedule including an indicated frequency of planned actions, interim milestones, and a date by which BMP implementation will be established. On January 25, 2006, the City received comments from ADEQ in regards to the original SWMP submitted to ADEQ on March 10, In response to ADEQ s comments and request for more information, the City provided ADEQ with a revised SWMP on May 15, 2006, included in Appendix E. The revisions are also contained in this Section 3 here noted as Rev. May NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-2

37 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach Public education and outreach is an important MCM for which the City of Apache Junction has extensive resources and experience. The City has a long history of design and implementation of active education and outreach programs. The target audience for the education program will be the City s full-time and seasonal (retirement) resident populations. It is estimated that the Apache Junction s stormwater education program will reach 15,000 full-time residents, or about 50% of the City s population during the five-year permit period. The education program will target floatables including trash, household hazardous waste, and illegally dumped wastes because the general public can make significant reductions in these pollutants. Only a limited percentage of the City's population speaks a primary language other than English (i.e. Spanish), both currently and projected in the near future. According to the 2000 US Census, the predominant race/ethnicity in the City was White (greater than 90%), while approximately 8.8% of the residents of Hispanic ethnicity. The Arizona Department of Commerce projects that the Hispanic population within Apache Junction will only grow to approximately 12% of the total population by Due to the limited percentage of the population that is presumed to speak a primary language other than English, the City strongly believes that there is currently little justification for spending limited staff and financial resources to developing or distributing educational and outreach materials in a language other than English. The City may, however, re-evaluate this during the Small MS4 permit renewal. Responsible Department: Marketing Communications Office Responsible Position: Patrick Brenner, Community Relations Manager NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-3

38 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach BMP 1: Distribute educational materials about stormwater The City, as part of its public education and outreach activities, will distribute printed educational materials to City residents. These materials may be either procured from the permitting authority or generated in-house and are an effective medium for the education of the general public including schoolchildren. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.1.a. Activity: Distribute stormwater educational materials to City residents. Objective: Educate the general public on the City s stormwater management program; provide contact numbers and addresses for any questions. In addition, this approach is to raise a general level of awareness on actions the public can take to help protect overall water quality and specifically limit impacts on stormwater runoff. Work Requirements: Either contact the permitting authority to procure printed educational materials or generate them in-house; make materials available at City buildings. Implementation Recommendations: Define message(s) to be covered in materials. Information about illicit discharge prevention and good housekeeping practices for residents are potential messages. Distribution methods can include: keeping brochures available in City office buildings; giving to new resident welcoming groups (i.e., The Welcome Wagon or similar agency) to distribute with their new resident information packets; making materials available on the City s website. Produce a percentage of brochures in Spanish when feasible for distribution to the local Spanish speaking population. Many other communities have developed educational materials that can be obtained and modified to fit the City of Apache Junction s needs, including many cities in the Phoenix area. See Appendix F for a list of useful stormwater websites. Annual Report Requirements: Written report section describing generation or procurement of educational materials, places materials are made available or distribution methods, and meetings at which materials were distributed. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation of the number of individual educational materials procured or generated; general nature of messages on educational materials; City buildings at which materials are made available, including method and location(s) of display; distribution methods; copies of relevant correspondence. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-4

39 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Obtain educational materials. January May 2004 Distribute educational materials. June 2004; continuous throughout permit period Measurable Goals: Printed educational materials will be available to the public no later than June 2004 distributed by using existing outlets at City buildings, meetings attended by general public and by request. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-5

40 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach BMP 2: Implement a targeted education program for horse property owners Some areas of Apache Junction have numerous large (1+ acre) horse properties. These horse properties are concentrated in the northeast part of Apache Junction, which is traversed by Weekes Wash and its numerous tributaries. The City will develop and implement a targeted education program for horse property owners that will emphasize the need for proper management of animal wastes. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.1.a. Activity: Conduct a targeted education program for horse owners in Apache Junction. Objective: To educate horse property owners about both potential animal waste impacts on stormwater quality and proper management of animal waste. Work Requirements: Procure or create educational materials and distribute to appropriate parties. Implementation Recommendations: Consider EPA recommendations regarding waste management practices at concentrated animal feeding operations; contact permitting authority regarding existing printed materials; contact appropriate equestrian groups. Annual Report Requirements: Description of educational materials and dates on which materials were made available; description of any questions or feedback generated from horse owners. Documentation Requirements: Documentation of number of copies of educational materials; dates on which distributions were made; documentation of any relevant correspondence. Interim Steps and Schedule: Develop educational materials finalized. June 2005 November 2005 Make educational materials available to horse owners. December 2005; annual distribution through permit period. Measurable Goals: Educational materials made available to appropriate groups by December NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-6

41 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach BMP 3: Disseminate stormwater messages in local news media In the past, the City has included public interest information in the Cityscape, a community magazine/newsletter that gets distributed as an insert in The Apache Junction News. The City can easily and cost-effectively provide stormwater educational information for inclusion in Cityscape and reach a broad cross-section of the public. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.1.a. Activity: Produce and print stormwater messages in the Cityscape, which gets distributed as an insert in the local newspaper The Apache Junction News. Objective: Inform the general public about stormwater pollution prevention methods and issues via newspaper. Work Requirements: In cooperation with local newspaper, design and write a stormwater message in Apache Junction s Cityscape section in The Apache Junction News. Include public involvement opportunities in the article or section. Implementation Recommendations: Align the article with stormwater program initiatives. Include announcements about stormwater public meetings and new technical guidance materials. Topics that can be covered include recycling and household hazardous waste disposal, septic tank maintenance, car washing and maintenance activities, and general water quality information. Many other communities have developed educational materials that can be obtained and modified to fit Apache Junction s needs, including several cities in the Phoenix area. See Appendix F for useful stormwater websites. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of creation and printing of stormwater message on Cityscape; discussion of any public inquiries generated by the message. Documentation Requirements: Documentation of creation of stormwater message; copy of relevant Cityscape section; documentation of relevant correspondence. Interim Steps and Schedules: Coordination with newspaper and development of article. Newspaper article/message printed. April 2004 June 2004 June 2004; semiannually through permit period. Measurable Goals: Publish stormwater message/article in the newspaper insert Cityscape by June 2004, and semiannually thereafter through permit period. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-7

42 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach BMP 4: Disseminate stormwater messages with links on City website The City maintains a website, which averages about 500,000 visits per year. Adding stormwater program information to the website ( to augment public education and outreach efforts regarding stormwater pollution prevention is practical and cost-effective for the City. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.1.a. Activity: Implement, maintain, and update as necessary stormwater information on the City of Apache Junction website with links to appropriate web pages such as EPA and ADEQ and with a link to the of the City s contact person. Objective: Providing useful SWMP information to the public via the City of Apache Junction website. Work Requirements: Determine general message to be conveyed; generate written materials and necessary graphics; in coordination with webmaster, implement and maintain stormwater page on website; respond in a timely manner to any inquiries. Include on the stormwater webpage a copy of the City s Stormwater Management Plan and the City s Notice of Intent for compliance with General Permit AZG Advertise the web page via other stormwater related media including newspaper, cable television, and printed educational materials. Include public involvement opportunities on the website. Implementation Recommendations: Using Appendix F, research other City stormwater program webpages. Annual Report Requirements: Description of website SWMP information and links, with beginning dates and dates of any modifications. Description of the number of s received regarding stormwater issues and the number of hits on stormwater pages. Documentation Requirements: Date on which stormwater messages and links are made available on website; prints of appropriate materials; prints of messages including dates received that refer to stormwater during reporting period; dates of additions or modifications to stormwater messages, including changes to contact names and/or addresses; relevant meeting minutes and memos, letters, and records of phone conversations. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-8

43 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Stormwater information on website May 2005 Update website Ongoing through December 2007 Measurable Goals: Stormwater information, including copies of the SWMP and NOI, with links to other resources, will be available on the Apache Junction website no later than June The City will track the number of hits during the period of operation, updating the information to keep it current and changing the methods of publicizing the website to increase utilization as appropriate. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-9

44 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation To meet the requirements of the General Permit, prior to submitting the first annual report to ADEQ, the City of Apache Junction will hold a public hearing at a regular City Council meeting, complying with public notice requirements offering an opportunity for the public to give advice and guidance on BMPs and the overall SWMP. Also, during the renewal of this permit in 2008 or on the schedule for renewal as established by ADEQ, the City will provide an opportunity for the public to provide input into the management program for the next permit cycle and will meet all public notice requirements. The City plans to make a copy of its SWMP, NOI, and the annual permit reports available to the public, through the webpage and in City Hall, and will follow all public notice requirements as required by permit. The City is committed to involving the general public in the development and implementation of their SWMP. BMPs identified for this control measure outline a comprehensive public involvement program. Responsible Department: Marketing Communications Office Responsible Position: Patrick Brenner, Community Relations Manager NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-10

45 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation BMP 1: Continue complying with state and local public notice requirements The City already complies with state and local public notice requirements. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.2.b. Activity: Comply with public notice requirements for any newly created or revised ordinances; public discussion of the SWMP and NOI with the City Council or any opportunity for public input into the program. Objective: To make the public aware of new regulations and allow public participation in the adoption of the regulations that affect the implementation of the SWMP; allow public input to the Stormwater Management Program. Work Requirements: Ensure that notices are posted per schedules required by state and local public notice requirements. Post notices in City buildings to indicate subject matter and date, time and location of meetings to adopt the regulations. Implementation Recommendations: Post public hearing notices in prominent places throughout the City facilities. Place public notices of meetings on webpage, in the newspaper and on the government access cable television channel. Annual Report Requirements: Report on number of stormwater-specific public notices posted. Documentation Requirements: Copy of public notices; document where and when notices were posted. Interim Steps and Schedules: Continue complying with public notice requirements for all stormwater-related public meetings. Ongoing throughout permit period Measurable Goals: Continuous compliance with public notice requirements throughout the permit period, documenting public meetings, notices provided and comments or input received, reporting in annual summary of activities to the State. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-11

46 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation BMP 2: Create stormwater agenda items for neighborhood meetings Apache Junction holds regular neighborhood meetings with residents. The City will have stormwater agenda items for selected meetings during the permit period at which the public can provide input on the City s stormwater activities. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.2.c.ii. Activity: Hold neighborhood meetings at which Apache Junction s Stormwater Management Program is discussed and at which the public may offer comments on the program. Objective: To involve the public in the City s stormwater activities. Work Requirements: Publicize neighborhood meetings in advance; distribute agenda with Stormwater Management Program as an agenda item; hold meetings, receive input from neighborhoods; generate meeting summaries and distribute to neighborhoods. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of neighborhood meetings at which the Stormwater Management Program was discussed, including dates, times, and locations; discussion of any neighborhood comments or input received and how public input was addressed. Documentation Requirements: Documentation of agendas, dates on which meetings were held, with approximate number of attendees; documentation of public comments received; documentation of any relevant correspondence. Interim Steps and Schedules: Semiannual neighborhood meetings with Stormwater Management Program agenda items. Meetings begin by June 2004; semiannual meetings held throughout the permit period. Measurable Goals: Conduct semiannual neighborhood meetings at which the City s stormwater management plans are discussed. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-12

47 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation BMP 3: Hold a public hearing in the SWMP and NOI The City intends to hold a public hearing on the SWMP after it has been submitted to ADEQ to gather comments on the program. ADEQ will be notified of any changes or modifications to the SWMP coming from public comments. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.2.a. Activity: Provide public input into the initial SWMP. Objective: To involve the public in SWMP implementation, receiving comments and amending the SWMP if appropriate. Work Requirements: Provide a forum for receiving comments on the SWMP. Place the SWMP on the website; post notice of the public comment opportunity and public hearing on the website, in the newspaper, and on Apache Junction s government access cable channel. Determine the comment period after the public hearing. Review comments and incorporate into the SWMP as appropriate. Annual Report Requirements: Describe the public hearing process. Provide an overview of the comments received and how they will be incorporated into the SWMP. Documentation Requirements: Documentation of public hearing date and of public notice of the hearing. Document number of people attending public hearing; maintain copy of sign in sheets. Copies of comments submitted. Revised SWMP activities or other aspects of the program that will be modified. Documentation of any relevant correspondence. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop SWMP and submit to ADEQ. By March 10, 2003 Public hearing held. By April 2004 Comments received and incorporated into SWMP as appropriate; ADEQ notified of any modifications. By June 2004 Measurable Goals: Hold a public hearing by April 2004 and gather public input. Review public comments and as appropriate incorporate them into the SWMP, submitting permit modification to ADEQ if required by June NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-13

48 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation BMP 4: Update the Apache Junction City Council on the SWMP annually The City intends to update the City Council annually in September to educate the Council and maintain program support. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.2.a. Activity: Update the City Council annually on the status of the development and implementation of the SWMP and during permit renewal in 2007 (or based on schedule set by ADEQ). Objective: To educate and involve the City Council and public in the development and implementation of the SWMP. Work Requirements: Prior to submitting the annual report, brief Council at a regular meeting. Provide public notice of the meeting. Give an overview of what has been accomplished in previous permit year and what will be accomplished in upcoming permit year. Note stormwater program needs and priorities. Identify issues about which the Council should be aware. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of Council meeting public notice. Description of information covered and comments received. Documentation Requirements: Document public notice of the meeting. Document those in attendance at the meeting with sign in sheets. Document issues noted and items covered. Interim Steps and Schedule: Provide a Council update on the SWMP. September 2004 Council update. September 2005 Council update. September 2006 Council update. September 2007 Council update on permit renewal. November 2007 or based on renewal schedule from ADEQ. Measurable Goals: Update the City Council annually, no later than September 15 of each year, to provide input for the annual report and for any amendments to the SWMP. Document comments from the general public and report on input received in each annual report. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-14

49 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation BMP 5: Volunteer wash/stream cleanup event The City has determined that hosting an annual volunteer wash/stream cleanup event within the Apache Junction incorporated limits is a proven way to engage local residents in learning about stormwater pollution prevention and keeping surface water bodies clean. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.2.c.ii. Activity: Host a volunteer wash/stream cleanup event. While Apache Junction residents are the predominant target audience for this event, residents from other nearby communities will be welcome as well. Objective: To educate and engage the public in helping to improve the quality of the local watershed through litter control. Work Requirements: Identify one or more washes within the Apache Junction jurisdictional boundaries that would benefit most from a volunteer cleanup event. Schedule, announce, and plan the logistics for the volunteer cleanup (one day) event. Host the event; this may involve providing trash bags, gloves, drinking water, and other necessary materials and providing educational handouts and information regarding stormwater pollution. Review feedback from the volunteer cleanup event in order to improve subsequent events. Annual Report Requirements: Include a summary of the one day event, the wash/stream that was cleaned up, and statistics about the total amount of litter removed through the oneday cleanup event and the total number of volunteers that participated Documentation Requirements: Document total amount of litter removed through the oneday cleanup event, total number of volunteers that participated, and any feedback provided from the volunteer participants. Interim Steps and Schedules: Identify one or more washes that would benefit most from a volunteer cleanup event. Schedule, announce, and plan for the volunteer cleanup (one day) event By July, 2006 By September 2006 Host the event By December 2006 Review feedback from the volunteer cleanup event in order to improve subsequent events By February 2007 Measurable Goals: Host a volunteer wash/stream cleanup event by the date specified above and document statistics in the annual report. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-15

50 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 2: Public Involvement and Participation BMP 6: Develop a method for receipt/review of public comments and complaints The City intends to develop an automated procedure for receiving, reviewing, and responding to complaints and comments from the public regarding stormwater related issues. The City will also will identify a City staff contact person in charge of managing these complaints and comments. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.2.c.iii. Activity: Purchase and install a work order management software program to facilitate the documentation, tracking, and reporting of complaints or requests that the City may receive. In addition, the City commits to developing a Stormwater Comment Form and posting this with the SWMP and NOI on its City website. The form will provide a City staff contact, and this person will be responsible to receive, record, and respond to, as necessary, any public comments regarding the City's stormwater program. Objective: To develop a system and identify a City staff contact person for receiving and reviewing public comments related to stormwater quality issues. Work Requirements: Purchase and install work order management software. Develop and post a Stormwater Comment Form on the City website and identify the City staff contact person who will receive and review submitted forms. Evaluate the efficiency of the program and procedures for receiving and responding to public comments. Based on this evaluation, implement modifications/improvements to the program and procedures. Annual Report Requirements: Report the total number of comments Apache Junction received from the public since initiation of the program as well as how many of the comments Apache Junction addressed. Documentation Requirements: Document the total number of comments Apache Junction received from the public since initiation of the program as well as how many of the comments Apache Junction addressed. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-16

51 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Have work order management software operational By October, 2006 Develop and post a Stormwater Comment Form on the City website and identify the City staff contact person who will receive and review submitted forms Evaluate the efficiency of the program and procedures for receiving and responding to public comments By September 2006 By March 2007 Implement modifications/improvements By July 2007 Measurable Goals: Implement a work order management software program to assist in receiving and reviewing public comments related to stormwater quality issues. Identify and train a City staff contact person to properly manage and respond to incoming public comments. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-17

52 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination The City of Apache Junction recognizes the potential for illicit discharges to the City s stormwater system and is committed to addressing the issue. The BMPs in this section have been developed with the City s unique stormwater system and seasonal population in mind. The BMPs are targeted toward known and potential illicit discharges. For purposes of permit compliance, the City of Apache Junction will develop and implement an ordinance, with enforcement strategies, that will prohibit the discharge of non-stormwater into the public drainage system and will identify incidental non-stormwater discharges that are allowable. Apache Junction will utilize visual inspection of outfalls, inventory of the drainage system, reports from public employees, and complaints from the public to detect illicit discharges. Through the public education minimum control measure, the City will educate the public and City employees on the hazards of illegal discharges and dumping in the drainage system. The City considers the discharges listed in Part I, Section C.2. of the General Permit to be allowable non-stormwater discharges. The following discharges will be allowed to the MS4 unless the City identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4: Water line flushing; Landscape irrigation; Diverted stream flows; Rising groundwaters; Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; Uncontaminated pumped groundwater; Discharges from potable water sources; Foundation drains; Air conditioning condensate; Irrigation water; Springs; Water from crawl space pumps; Footing drains; Lawn watering; Individual residential car washing; Discharges from riparian habitats and wetlands; Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges; Street wash water; and Discharges or flows from emergency fire fighting activities. Responsible Department: Public Works Department Responsible Position: Doug Dobson, Public Works Director NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-18

53 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP 1: Develop and adopt an illicit discharge ordinance The City will develop and adopt an illicit discharge ordinance, addressing all of the requirements outlined in the ADEQ General Permit. The ordinance will form the basis for the overall illicit discharge elimination program. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Sections B.3.a. and V.B.3.c. Activity: Develop, finalize, and adopt a City ordinance regarding illicit discharges to the Apache Junction stormwater system, defining enforcement strategies and inspection procedures. Objective: Empower the City to seek out and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm drain system. Define and prohibit illicit discharges to the Apache Junction stormwater system. Allow for right of entry and inspection to find illicit discharges. Define allowable discharges and establish penalties for illicit discharges, dumping and illicit connections. Work Requirements: Identify those non-stormwater discharges identified in the general permit language that are significant contributors to the stormwater system. Include a listing of allowable discharges in the ordinance language. Write, finalize, and adopt a City ordinance that defines and prohibits illicit discharges to the stormwater system and provides right of entry and inspection to investigate illicit discharges. Document controls or conditions placed on the discharges and include a provision prohibiting any individual nonstormwater discharge that is determined to be a significant contributor of pollutants to the stormwater system. Identify enforcement tools. Establish penalties for dumping and illicit connections to the stormwater system. Implementation Recommendations: Investigate what surrounding communities (Phase I and Phase II) are considering as unallowable discharges. See Appendix F for useful stormwater websites. Annual Report Requirements: Copy of City ordinance as passed or amended. Documentation Requirements: Copies of meeting agendas and minutes for meetings at which ordinance was discussed; copy of ordinance as passed; date adopted. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-19

54 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedule: Draft ordinance language; receive public input Adopt ordinance March 2007 July 2006 December 2006 Ordinance implementation April 2007 December 2007 Measurable Goal: Adoption of an ordinance that prohibits illicit discharges to the Apache Junction s stormwater system, empowers the City to take appropriate action to eliminate illicit discharges, provides enforcement strategies to address illegal dumping into the drainage system and provides for corrective actions, by December NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-20

55 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP 2: Create an outfall inspection program The City intends to inspect all stormwater outfalls during dry weather as a part of the overall illicit discharge detection and elimination program. Illicit discharges found during inspections will be investigated and eliminated if a source is found. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.3.f. Activity: Inspect stormwater outfalls during dry weather to identify illicit discharges and locate illegal dumping. Objective: Identify possible illicit discharges to the City s stormwater system and investigate the source of such discharges for the purpose of eliminating them. Work Requirements: Develop policies and procedures for outfall inspections. Develop policies and procedures for removing illicit discharges and illegal dumps identified during inspections or through complaints. Inspect stormwater outfalls during dry weather to check for possible illicit discharges and document activities and observations. Outfalls will be visually inspected, noting the appearance, color, odor, etc of any discharge. If discharges are noted, field tests of selected chemical parameters may be conducted and the source will be identified, if possible. If necessary, additional chemical tests will be performed to determine the source. Within 15 days of the detection of a discharge, the City will investigate the discharge, and will take action to investigate and eliminate the discharge. Implementation Recommendations: Coordinate outfall inspections with outfall mapping activity. Develop inspection checklists. Consider developing a digital database for maintenance of information collected. Annual Report Requirements: Description of outfalls inspected. Description of inspection procedures and dates on which outfalls were inspected. Description of findings of any discharges, chemical tests used and enforcement procedures. Written report on any discharges observed and action taken to characterize the source and eliminate the illicit discharge. Documentation Requirements: Copy of written procedures for inspections and enforcement. Map showing locations of outfalls; written report for each outfall inspected including date, time, and any observed discharges; actions taken to trace and eliminate the source of the illicit discharge; documentation of relevant correspondence. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-21

56 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedule: Develop inspection procedures June 2006 December 2006 Inspect 50% of jurisdictional boundary for stormwater outfalls Inspect remaining jurisdictional boundary for stormwater outfalls January 2007 June 2007 July 2007 December 2007 Measurable Goals: Dry weather inspections of all known stormwater system outfalls at least once, by December 2007, and initiate investigation of illicit discharges of illegal dumping activities within 15 working days of discovery. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-22

57 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP 3: Develop a stormwater map that shows all outfalls The City will develop a stormwater system outfall map, noting the locations of stormwater system outfalls. The mapping effort will be coordinated with the outfall inspection effort. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.3.b. Activity: Complete the City of Apache Junction stormwater system map showing all outfalls and names and locations of Waters of the United States. Objective: A complete and current map of stormwater outfalls in the City of Apache Junction in support of the program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. Work Requirements: Compile stormwater map outfall data from necessary sources; review data and create current storm sewer outfall mapping including paper and electronic versions. Implementation Recommendations: Prior to beginning the inventory data collection, consider how the City will use the information and what type of information should be collected for each outfall. Develop inspection report for data collection. Consider developing a digital database to maintain data collected. Annual Report Requirements: Complete and current stormwater outfall map. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation of process to compile necessary map data; documentation of correspondence including s, letters, and phone conversations. Interim Steps and Schedules: Map 50% of jurisdictional boundary By June 2007 Map remaining jurisdictional boundary By December 2007 Measurable Goals: Develop and maintain a comprehensive City of Apache Junction stormwater system outfall map showing outfalls to waters of the United States by December NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-23

58 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP 4: Develop and distribute educational materials about illicit discharges The City intends to develop and distribute educational materials regarding illicit discharges to the public. The educational materials will target the residential population and will cover topics such as the correct maintenance of septic systems and proper disposal of household hazardous waste. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.3.e. Activity: Procure, revise or develop illicit discharge educational materials and distribute to the public utilizing the public education tools developed in MCM 1. Objective: Inform the public of the hazards associated with illegal discharges to the City s stormwater system to protect them as well as provide them with necessary information to help identify problems and report them to the City. Work Requirements: Procure from another agency (ADEQ or EPA) educational materials regarding hazards of illegal discharges to storm sewer systems; revise as necessary to include City contacts for complaints and City-specific concerns; place materials for distribution in City buildings. Implementation Recommendations: Many existing stormwater programs have focused efforts on illicit discharge detection and elimination, including the development of education materials. Research surrounding Phase I communities and identify potential educational materials addressing illicit discharges and illegal dumping that can be obtained and modified to meet the needs of Apache Junction. See Appendix F for useful stormwater websites. Annual Report Requirements: Written documentation of generation, revision, or procurement of educational materials; documentation of distribution methods. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation of procedure used to procure educational materials; documentation of distribution of these materials, including methods of distribution and locations where materials are available to the public. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop and produce or procure materials June 2006 December 2007 Distribute materials January 2007 and ongoing Measurable Goals: Generate, revise, or procure educational materials regarding illegal discharges by June 2007; distribute these materials annually utilizing methods identified in MCM 1. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-24

59 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures The City realizes that once the general public s awareness of illicit discharges is raised, citizen complaints are likely to increase. The City will develop a comprehensive complaint receipt program including all aspects of the City s stormwater program, and the complaint number will be advertised in public education materials noted in MCM 1. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.3.g.vii. Activity: Develop a complaint tracking system to log and follow up in response to public inquiries and complaints concerning illicit discharges and dumping. Objective: Enforcement of the illicit discharge and illegal dumping ordinance through receipt of public input on potential hazards and problem sites. Work Requirements: Develop a complaint receipt procedure addressing complaint handling and follow up. Develop a tracking system to track complaints received and action taken. Train administrative staff how to route complaint calls and inspection and enforcement staff on follow up action. Implementation Recommendations: Consider using a digital complaint tracking system for all complaint programs to aid in annual reporting. The tracking system could contain the type of complaint received, date received, to whom the complaint was routed; and follow up action taken. Annual Report Requirements: Description of procedures for complaint handling. Overview of complaints received, including number of complaints received, type of complaints and follow up action taken. Documentation Requirements: Document number of complaints received, types of complaints received, and follow up action taken. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-25

60 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Development of written procedures for complaint handling Implement complaint receipt and follow up program Evaluate the efficiency of the program and procedures for receiving and responding to complaints July 2006 September 2006 September 2006 and ongoing By March 2007 Implement modifications/improvements By July 2007 Measurable Goals: By September 2006, develop and implement complaint receipt program tracking nature of concern and investigation follow up on each complaint. Analyze nature, location and frequency of complaints to determine if procedures and outreach program is effective in addressing such hazards. Note that this BMP will be developed to coincide with BMP 2-6. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-26

61 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls The City does not currently have requirements for stormwater runoff control plans or measures for construction sites. BMPs in this section have been developed with specific attention given to Apache Junction s arid conditions. Responsible Department: Public Works Department Development Services Department Responsible Position: Doug Dobson, Public Works Director Sam Jarjice, Civil Engineering Plan Reviewer NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-27

62 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 1: Develop and adopt an erosion and sediment control ordinance The City will adopt an erosion and sediment control ordinance that will form the basis of the City s construction site runoff control program. The ordinance will address construction site waste management as well as the other components listed in the AZPDES General Permit language. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.4.b. Activity: Establish an ordinance addressing erosion and sediment control on construction sites disturbing one acre or more. Include construction site waste management requirements in the ordinance. Objective: To regulate erosion and sedimentation from construction sites disturbing one acre or more as defined in General Permit Part V, Section B.4. Work Requirements: Adopt a City ordinance that requires erosion and sediment controls at construction sites that disturb one acre or more. Include a stakeholder review process. Stakeholders can consist of City staff and/or members of the development community. The ordinance will incorporate requirements for new development projects to submit plans prior to beginning land-disturbing activities; to properly install and maintain erosion and sediment control measures; to properly manage and dispose of construction waste; and enforcement sanctions. Enforcement sanctions can include a number of options such as penalties, stop work orders and/or permit revocation. The ordinance should reference technical guidance materials for the design and maintenance of erosion and sediment control plans. Implementation Recommendations: Consider involving the development community in the development of the ordinance to gain support for the program. Research surrounding communities to find existing erosion and sediment control programs for arid communities. See Appendix F for useful stormwater websites. Annual Report Requirements: Description of process by which an ordinance was adopted, including opportunities for public input through public notice and/or public hearing process; copy of ordinance; discussion of any important issues related to ordinance and enforcement mechanism. Documentation Requirements: Written minutes of City meetings at which construction site runoff control ordinance development was discussed; copies of relevant correspondence, including s, letters, memos, and phone conversations; copy of the ordinance. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-28

63 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop ordinance; stakeholder group review of draft ordinance language Final ordinance adopted March 2007 Implement ordinance June 2006 December 2006 Upon effective date of ordinance Measurable Goals: Adoption of a construction site erosion and sediment control ordinance by December Through site inspection program (BMP 4) and evaluation of recurring problems and issues, recommend changes for regulatory process prior to renewal of permit. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-29

64 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 2: Develop policies and procedures for plan review Once the City has adopted the ordinance, City staff must begin to review plans for compliance with the ordinance. The City will develop written policies and procedures addressing plan reviews and will train plan review staff. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.4.c. Activity: Develop and implement policies and procedures for plan review regarding stormwater runoff control and integrate into existing review process. Objective: Ensure that construction site runoff is addressed prior to the City issuing a construction permit. Work Requirements: Revise plan review checklists to include erosion and sediment control items, such as documentation that the Construction General Permit has been applied for, that erosion and sediment controls are specified and that a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed. Review new development plans to ensure compliance with City ordinances and technical guidance materials for construction site runoff. Train plan review staff in erosion and sediment control requirements. Implementation Recommendations: Develop simple plan review checklists. Annual Report Requirements: Description of review process, including number of permit applications reviewed for construction site runoff controls during the report year. Description of staff training. Documentation Requirements: Number of permit applications reviewed for runoff controls; copies of all related correspondence. Documentation that the City is not approving permits for construction sites until the developer has applied for a Construction General Permit. Document that plan review staff have been trained in erosion and sediment control. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop policies and procedures for plan review Train staff Begin plan reviews June 2006 December 2006 January 2007 and as needed for new staff February 2007 and ongoing Measurable Goals: Complete this BMP per the schedule set above and document the time/date/place of the training, training content, and details of the type and number of City personnel trained in each event. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-30

65 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 3: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials The City will develop technical guidance materials defining the design requirements for erosion and sediment control measures as well as construction site pollution prevention. Materials may be in the form of adopted BMP manuals from other jurisdictions or may be developed in-house. The materials will be made available to the development community. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.4.c. Activity: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials for the design and maintenance of stormwater runoff control plans in coordination with the adoption of the regulatory structure. Objective: To reduce the potential for stormwater pollutant discharge from construction sites. Work Requirements: Develop guidance specific to the City of Apache Junction for erosion and sediment control measures. Address design and maintenance requirements for each type of measure, such as silt fencing, sediment basins and inlet protection. Research erosion and sediment control standards for other arid communities in Arizona. Make the design guidance available on the City s website and in print at City offices. Implementation Recommendations: Many programs have already developed technical guidance materials for the correct design, installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures and are willing to share the information. Consider obtaining the information and modifying it to fit the needs of Apache Junction. See Appendix F for useful stormwater websites. Annual Report Requirements: Status of technical material development. Documentation Requirements: Document the development of technical guidance materials and adoption date. Document that the guidance materials have been made available to the public. Interim Steps and Schedules: Research other technical guidance materials August 2006 Develop materials specific to Apache Junction Adopt the technical guidance materials and distribute to development community August 2006 November 2006 December 2006 Measurable Goals: Develop and adopt the technical guidance materials by December 2006 and distribute prior to initiation of plan review process (BMP 4-2) and enforcement strategies (BMP 4-4). NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-31

66 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 4: Develop a construction site inspection and enforcement program The City will develop written policies and procedures for the inspection and enforcement of construction sites. This will include inspection checklists or reports and enforcement tools. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.4.d. Activity: Prepare standard procedures for site inspections and enforcement for stormwater runoff controls; train inspectors for these procedures. Objective: To effectively inspect construction sites for compliance with stormwater controls and proper handling of construction wastes. Work Requirements: Draft and finalize inspection and enforcement policies and procedures. Train inspectors. Inspect construction sites for compliance with the ordinance. Implementation Recommendations: Consider developing a priority matrix for stormwater control inspections. Develop site inspection forms for consistent inspections. Require written documentation of all erosion and sediment control inspections. Develop enforcement documents such as Notices of Violation to inform owners of violations of the ordinance. Annual Report Requirements: Description of inspection and enforcement procedures. Description of enforcement policies and inspection staff training. Description of enforcement actions taken. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation of inspection and enforcement policies and procedures. Date(s) of staff training, including materials used and number attending. Inspection reports. Enforcement documentation. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop policies and procedures June 2006 December 2006 Train inspectors Ongoing inspection and enforcement program January 2007 and as needed for new staff February 2007 and ongoing Measurable Goals: Put written inspection and enforcement policies and procedures in place by February 2007 and implement inspection program in coordination with plan review procedures and regulations. Evaluate as part of the overall program review prior to permit renewal, recommending and adopting changes as appropriate. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-32

67 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures The City realizes that once the ordinance is adopted, complaints are likely to increase. The City will develop a comprehensive complaint receipt program including all aspects of the City s stormwater program, and the complaint number will be advertised in public education materials noted in MCM 1. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.4.e.iv. Activity: Respond to public inquiries and complaints concerning stormwater runoff control on construction sites disturbing one acre or more. Objective: Effective enforcement of Apache Junction s erosion and sediment control ordinance. Work Requirements: Develop a complaint receipt procedures addressing complaint handling and follow up. Develop a tracking system to track complaints received and action taken. Train administrative staff on how to route complaint calls and inspection and enforcement staff on follow up action. Implementation Recommendations: Advertise the phone number to call for erosion and sediment control complaints in educational materials developed in the Public Education and Outreach Minimum Control Measure, MCM 1. Annual Report Requirements: Description of procedures for complaint handling. Overview of complaints received, including number of complaints received, type of complaints and follow up action taken. Documentation Requirements: Document number of complaints received, types of complaints received, and follow up action taken. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-33

68 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Development of written procedures for complaint handling Implement complaint receipt and follow up program Evaluate the efficiency of the program and procedures for receiving and responding to complaints July 2006 September 2006 September 2006 and ongoing By March 2007 Implement modifications/improvements By July 2007 Measurable Goals: Develop written procedures for complaint handling including initiation of follow-up procedures on all complaints received within 15 days by September This BMP will be developed to coincide with BMP 2-6. Analyze complaints along with inspection reports (BMP 4-4) to determine if changes in the approved regulatory program are needed. Complete evaluation prior to permit renewal. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-34

69 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 4: Construction Site Runoff Controls BMP 6: Provide the development community with educational materials To better inform the development community about the new development requirements, the City will develop training materials detailing the new requirements. Education of the development community is essential to increase the likelihood of compliance with the ordinance. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.1.a. Activity: Prepare educational materials for the Apache Junction development community regarding the construction site runoff control ordinance and technical guidance materials; distribute to developers and contractors. Inform the general public of construction site management program to engage them in reporting concerns. Objective: Inform developers and construction contractors about construction site runoff controls and Apache Junction ordinances as well as engage the general public in reporting potential problems or concerns. Work Requirements: Create and print educational materials regarding construction site runoff controls to appropriate developers and contractors. Distribute materials to the development community. Annual Report Requirements: Description of educational materials and the process by which they were developed. Copy of educational materials. Description of how and to whom materials are distributed. Documentation Requirements: Copy of educational materials and background on how they were developed. Documentation of distribution methods. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop materials October 2006 January 2007 Distribute to development community January 2007 and ongoing Measurable Goals: Develop and distribute educational materials to the appropriate parties in coordination with the adoption of the regulatory program and initiation of plan review and compliance enforcement in January The City will host the training semi-annually. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-35

70 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May MCM 5: Post-Construction Runoff Controls The Apache Junction City Code has ordinances regarding retention of stormwater for new construction. These ordinances establish methods and standards for retention basins for new construction within the City. The ordinances were originally adopted to control postconstruction flooding rather than water quality. Responsible Department: Responsible Position: Public Works Department Development Services Department Doug Dobson, Public Works Director Bob Mayes, CCEO, Proactive Abatement Program Coordinator Sam Jarjice, Civil Engineering Plan Reviewer NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-36

71 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 5: Post-Construction Runoff Controls BMP 1: Develop and adopt a post-construction stormwater runoff ordinance The development of a successful post-construction stormwater runoff program includes an education component, as well as the identification of BMP design criteria. The City will involve stakeholders in the development of the program in an effort to educate the stakeholders and create buy-in. The ordinance will form the basis for the overall postconstruction program. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.5.c. Activity: Adopt a City of Apache Junction ordinance that addresses post-construction stormwater runoff for new development and redevelopment projects, identifying approved BMPs for structural and non-structural controls that impact new and development projects as defined in General Permit Part V, Section B.5. Objective: Minimize impacts of new or redevelopment projects on water quality through effective controls for stormwater discharge management. Work Requirements: Modify existing ordinances to addresses post-construction stormwater runoff for new development and redevelopment projects; reference technical guidance materials in the ordinance; allow the public to review and comment on the ordinance; City Council adoption of ordinance. Implementation Recommendations: To reduce the potential for opposition to the new requirements, consider including the development community in the development of the ordinance. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of the post-construction stormwater runoff program objectives and goals specific to Apache Junction. Discussion of the adoption of the ordinance and any related issues; discussion of public input process; discussion of the City Council s adoption of ordinance. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation program goals and objectives and of the development of the post-construction stormwater runoff ordinance, including public comment, meeting minutes, correspondence, and City Council documents; copies of relevant correspondence. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-37

72 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Identify program goals, including BMPs appropriate for the City, BMP design goals, and BMP maintenance policies June 2006 August 2006 Develop draft ordinance language August 2006 October 2006 Allow public to have input on ordinance and revise, if necessary Adopt ordinance March 2007 October 2006 December 2006 Measurable Goals: Adopt a post-construction stormwater runoff control regulation to address new and redevelopment projects as defined in General Permit Part V, Section B.5 by March NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-38

73 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 5: Post-Construction Runoff Controls BMP 2: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials During the ordinance development process, the City will also develop technical guidance materials outlining the BMP design and maintenance requirements. Technical guidance materials may be in the form of existing or modified BMP manuals or may be developed inhouse. Once the design goals are established for the ordinance, the technical guidance materials can be developed. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.5.e.iii. Activity: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials addressing the design, installation and maintenance of structural post-construction stormwater runoff BMPs. Objective: To reduce the pollutants in post-construction site runoff to the maximum extent practicable. Work Requirements: Identify technical guidance materials that can be revised and made Apache Junction-specific or create new guidance materials addressing stormwater runoff controls. Allow public to review and comment on the materials. Have materials adopted by reference in the ordinance. Make materials available to the development community. Implementation Recommendations: Many stormwater runoff design manuals exist. However, most address stormwater runoff design for areas that receive more rainfall than Apache Junction. Research other stormwater runoff programs in arid regions, and consider modifying them to fit conditions in Apache Junction. Also consider involving the development community when identifying the types of structural stormwater runoff BMPs allowable in the City. Consider modifying subdivision regulations to allow or encourage planning and design practices that reduce reliance on structural stormwater runoff control BMPs. See Appendix F for useful stormwater websites. Annual Report Requirements: Discuss the progress of technical guidance creation or modification; discuss public input process; note when the materials are adopted in the ordinance and discuss process for developing them; discuss distribution methods; note and discuss any revisions to the materials in future permit years. Documentation Requirements: Copies of the technical guidance materials; document distribution methods. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-39

74 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Research and draft technical guidance materials By November 2006 Technical guidance materials adopted By December 2006 Measurable Goals: Adopt the technical guidance materials by December 2006 in coordination with adoption of the ordinance, and distribute to development community and other appropriate stakeholders. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-40

75 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 5: Post-Construction Runoff Controls BMP 3: Develop policies and procedures for plan review The City will establish written policies and procedures for plan review of new development projects for post-construction BMPs. Once the policies and procedures are developed, plan review staff will be trained. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.5.e.iii. Activity: Develop policies and procedures for post-construction stormwater runoff plan review for all new development and redevelopment projects affecting one acre or greater as defined in General Permit Part V, Section B.5. Objective: Effective implementation of a program to reduce stormwater pollutants in postconstruction runoff to the maximum extent practicable for new or redevelopment projects as defined in General Permit Part V, Section B.5. Work Requirements: Create written policies and procedures for plan review, including a checklist. Train City staff on the stormwater runoff program and plan review requirements. Annual Report Requirements: Note status of the program development; discuss development of policies and procedures; discuss staff training. Documentation Requirements: Copies of policies and procedures; copy of plan review checklist. Document staff training, including the number attending, the material covered and the training date. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop policies and procedures for plan review Train staff Begin plan reviews June 2006 December 2006 January 2007 and as needed for new staff February 2007 and ongoing Measurable Goals: Complete this BMP per the schedule set above and document the time/date/place of the training, training content, and details of the type and number of City personnel trained in each event. Begin implementation of plan review program by February NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-41

76 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 5: Post-Construction Runoff Controls BMP 4: Develop an inspection and enforcement program The City will develop written policies and procedures for the inspection and enforcement of post-construction stormwater systems. This will include inspection checklists or reports and enforcement tools. The City will also develop a long-term structural BMP inspection and maintenance program to ensure the longevity of measures. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.5.d. Activity: Develop an ongoing post-construction BMP inspection program in support of BMP 1 to ensure effective construction and long-term performance of controls. Objective: To ensure the longevity of the post-construction BMPs and to ensure compliance with the City ordinance. Work Requirements: Establish a policy addressing maintenance responsibilities for postconstruction BMPs; establish policies and procedures routine inspections by the City; establish enforcement procedures. Distribute policies, as appropriate, to the development community. Create inspection checklists. Implementation Recommendations: The inspection program must contain two components: verification that BMPs are installed as noted on the approved plans and verification that BMPs are maintained. The installation verification (as-built) inspection can be incorporated into the inspection program developed for MCM 4 for construction site runoff control as a final stabilization inspection. However, the long-term BMP inspection will require a separate set of inspection criteria, processes and enforcement mechanisms. The City should research how other stormwater programs are handling long-term postconstruction BMP inspections and create a program that fits the needs and staffing resources for Apache Junction. Annual Report Requirements: Discuss the status of program development; discuss program information distribution methods. Discuss program implementation, including inspections made and enforcement actions taken. Documentation Requirements: Document development of written policies and procedures; document distribution methods. Copy of final policies and procedures. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-42

77 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop policies and procedures June 2006 December 2006 Train inspectors Ongoing inspection and enforcement program January 2007 and as needed for new staff February 2007 and ongoing Measurable Goals: Finalized policies and procedures for the inspection and enforcement program; implementation of the inspection and enforcement program by February 2007 in coordination with BMPs 1 and 2 of this MCM. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-43

78 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 5: Post-Construction Runoff Controls BMP 5: Provide the development community with educational materials To better inform the development community about new post-construction development requirements, the City will develop training materials detailing the new requirements. Education of the development community is essential to increase the likelihood of compliance with the ordinance. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.5.e.iv. Activity: Create educational materials outlining the requirements of the post-construction stormwater management program and provide to impacted stakeholders and the general public. Objective: Educate the development community (including architects) and the general public on post-construction requirements of the stormwater runoff program for managing new development to minimize impacts to water quality. Work Requirements: Using City of Apache Junction ordinance and policies, create materials to inform developers and contractors about post-construction stormwater ordinance and ways to comply with ordinance; post information on the City s website; make information available in City offices. Revise information as ordinance, technical guidance and policies change. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of how educational materials were developed, and date on which materials were finalized; discuss revisions made to materials. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation of development of educational materials, including relevant correspondence and meeting minutes; document distribution methods; document number of copies made of materials; document revisions made to materials. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop materials October 2006 January 2007 Distribute to development community January 2007 and ongoing Measurable Goals: In coordination with BMP 1 of this MCM, develop education and guidance materials on approved structural or non-structural BMPs for new or redevelopment projects as defined in Part V, Section B.5.b. Finalize by January 2007 and implement by distributing materials to the general public, and the construction/development community. The City will host the training semi-annually. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-44

79 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping The City of Apache Junction recognizes that any Stormwater Management Program requires diligent good housekeeping and pollution prevention to be successful. Apache Junction already practices many pollution prevention activities, and the City is committed to improving their good housekeeping practices in maintenance and operations activities. The City also realizes that evaluation and refinement of good housekeeping and pollution prevention is beneficial, and is committed to the BMPs and schedules described below. City operations impacted by MCM 6 will predominantly be operations conducted by the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. Specific operations to be impacted include vehicle maintenance, facilities maintenance, and parks operations. Responsible Department: Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Department Responsible Position: Doug Dobson, Public Works Director Jeff Bell, CPRP, Director, Parks and Recreation NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-45

80 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMP 1: Develop and implement a municipal pollution prevention program The City proposes a staged approach for this BMP. The City will identify all municipal maintenance and operations activities and municipal facilities and then evaluate each for its potential to contribute to pollutant loading. Pollution prevention plans and activities will be specified for activities and facilities where needed to reduce the potential for pollutant loading. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.6.a. Activity: Evaluate City operations and maintenance activities and City owned facilities to determine if stormwater pollutants are being reduced to the maximum extent practicable. Objective: Reduce the potential for pollutant discharge from municipal operations and maintenance activities and City owned facilities. Work Requirements: Identify City operations and maintenance activities and City owned facilities that have a potential to discharge pollutants through stormwater. Specifically review park and open space management, fleet and building maintenance, City-conducted land disturbing activities, stormwater system maintenance, and other maintenance activities. Include the following topics in the reviews of the activities: maintenance schedules and longterm inspection procedures to reduce floatables and other pollutants; controls to eliminate or reduce pollutants from streets, roads, highways, municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, waste transfer stations, and fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas. Include the following topics in the activity review: procedures to properly dispose of waste removed from the MS4 and its operations, including accumulated sediments, debris and floatables. Develop pollution prevention plans and operating procedures for each activity or facility identified, if appropriate. Implementation Recommendations: Evaluate a few activities per year, depending on complexity of the activities. Focus first on activities that have the greatest potential to contribute pollutants to stormwater, such as facilities located close to stormwater system discharge points and activities conducted near or in environmentally sensitive areas. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of City operations and maintenance activities and City facilities that will be reviewed; discussion of each review and the outcome; discuss implementation of procedures and/or pollution prevention plans. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation of operations and maintenance activities and City-owned facility reviews; documentation of procedures and/or pollution prevention plans developed for operations and maintenance activities and facilities, as appropriate. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-46

81 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedules: Identify City operations and maintenance activities and facilities and prioritize for evaluation Evaluate at least two activities/facilities and develop pollution prevention plans or activities if needed Implement recommendation through fiscal year Evaluate at least two new activities/facilities and develop pollution prevention plans or activities if needed Implement recommendation through fiscal year Evaluate at least two new activities/facilities and develop pollution prevention plans or activities if needed Implement recommendation through fiscal year January 2004 March 2004 March 2004 December 2004 July 2005 June 2006 January 2005 December 2005 July 2006 June 2007 January 2006 December 2006 July 2007 December 2007 Measurable Goals: Evaluate a minimum of eight priority City operations and maintenance activities and facilities over the permit period. Modify procedures for operations and maintenance activities as appropriate, funding changes in the fiscal year following the evaluation, working on priority issues first. Develop pollution prevention plans for Cityowned facilities evaluated, as appropriate, providing employee training on pollution prevention plans, funding physical improvements on a priority basis in the fiscal year following the facility evaluation. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-47

82 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMP 2: Train City employees about pollution prevention The City will incorporate staff training on pollution prevention into existing training programs and will provide training to staff once pollution prevention plans are created or maintenance and operations activities are modified. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.6.b.ii. Activity: Train City staff on pollution prevention and revised policies and procedures for operations and maintenance activities. Objective: Reduce the potential for pollutant discharge from municipal operations and maintenance activities and City owned facilities and empower employees to carry out their responsibilities day to day with the goal of minimizing impacts on water quality. Work Requirements: Develop pollution prevention training materials to incorporate into existing training opportunities, such as new employee training and safety training. Once the operations and maintenance activities have been evaluated and revised, train pertinent staff on the revised policies and procedures addressing pollution prevention. Implementation Recommendations: Consider developing a short training program about pollution prevention that can be easily taught by several staff members. Incorporate training into other training opportunities, where possible. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of training modules and/or materials. Discussion of training opportunities, including number of training opportunities, number of staff trained, and overview of training provided. Documentation Requirements: Documentation of staff trained and training dates; copies of materials provided. Interim Steps and Schedules: Develop training program. April 2006 December 2006 Beginning of staff training. January 2007; ongoing throughout permit period Measurable Goals: Develop and implement employee training program by January 2004; train employees on a regular basis, tracking the number of employees trained and the subject matter covered, annually evaluating progress and developing the following year s training program. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-48

83 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMP 3: Review and update street sweeping and catch basin cleaning practices Street sweeping and catch basin cleaning are two important activities that reduce floatables and sediment in stormwater runoff. The City will evaluate its street sweeping practices from the standpoint of water quality and will make changes if necessary. Equally important to an effective method of cleaning the streets and catch basins, the City will implement measures to properly protect sediment and pollutants in the stockpile from entering stormwater prior to being disposed in a landfill. Permit Requirement Citation: Part V, Section B.6.a.ii. Activity: Evaluate street sweeping and catch basin practices and schedule to determine effectiveness in addressing public street runoff impacts on water quality. Establish routine procedures for properly stockpiling the street sweeping and catch basin waste and protecting sediment and pollutants in the stockpile from erosion and entering stormwater in the interim prior to landfill disposal. Train street sweeper operators and other applicable City personnel on these procedures. Objective: Evaluate City street sweeping and catch basin cleaning programs to determine if operations should be revised in order to minimize pollutant discharges to the MS4. Develop new schedule or equipment changes, if necessary, to achieve performance goals established in evaluation. Finally, establish routine procedures (and associated training) for properly stockpiling the street sweeping and catch basin waste and protecting sediment and pollutants in the stockpile from erosion and contaminating stormwater. Work Requirements: Review current street sweeping process and schedule to determine whether improvements can be made to further minimize discharges to the MS4. Develop recommended changes for street sweeping and/or catch basin cleaning programs. This includes establishing procedures for protecting debris stockpiles from street sweeping and training applicable operators/personnel. Establish implementation plan, setting funding priorities during budget process. Annual Report Requirements: Discussion of street sweeping program review, including any revisions made to existing procedures, schedules or priorities. Documentation Requirements: Written documentation of street sweeping program review; documentation of any program revisions to minimization pollutant discharges to MS4; documentation of crew training. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-49

84 Apache Junction Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Rev. May 2006 Interim Steps and Schedule: Review street sweeping program July 2006 November 2006 Develop recommended changes for street sweeping and/or catch basin cleaning programs. Establish implementation plan, setting funding priorities during budget process December 2006 January 2007 and subsequent budget periods depending on priorities Measurable Goals: Review of City street sweeping program; recommendations on changes or modification to street sweeping procedures, equipment, schedules and priorities completed by December Implement changes through budget process for fiscal year and later fiscal years depending on funding required to achieve the goals. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 3 Stormwater Management Program Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3-50

85 Section 4 NPDES Phase II Cost Estimates This section provides information on cost and potential funding sources for the City of Apache Junction s Stormwater Management Program during the permit period. 4. Introduction Based on the Stormwater Management Program described in Section 3, program cost estimates have been developed for the City of Apache Junction s program for the permit period. These estimates are based on a number of factors, including status of the existing program, current and future staff needs, capital costs, projected costs for professional and outside services, and other factors Current SWMP Elements Interviews held with City staff identified existing programs to be used for meeting General Permit requirements and existing levels of effort. Current SWMP components provided by the City of Apache Junction include stormwater system cleaning, street sweeping, code enforcement, engineering plan review and technical assistance, public education via television, radio, newspaper, volunteer events, and other elements. While not all program components identified are currently used for stormwater purposes, all components can be modified for this purpose Current SWMP Costs The costs and current expenditures for stormwater services are not restricted to one specific area of City services and are not identified as stormwater-specific. For this reason current costs cannot be quantified. Significant funding for stormwater management programs is provided by the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF), which is used for funding roads and streets, including stormwater drainage infrastructure. Other, non-highway components of the City s existing stormwater program include municipal pollution prevention, City hotlines, public education, and other activities Development of Estimated Costs of the City of Apache Junction SWMP Initially, interviews with City of Apache Junction staff and review of City records were used to identify BMPs for the City s SWMP. After the BMPs were finalized, a schedule for the five-year permit period was created in cooperation with the City. Costs for each BMP were estimated using hourly rates including fringe benefits and indirect (overhead) costs for senior technical staff, junior technical staff, and administrative staff. Estimated costs for consultant services and supplies were also applied to the cost estimate. Finally, cost estimates were combined with the SWMP schedule and were adjusted using a 3% annual inflation factor to produce the final cost estimates including annual and total program costs. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 4 NPDES Phase II Cost Estimates City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 4-1

86 Accuracy of the cost estimates is of course dependent on a number of factors, including hourly rates, overhead costs, and number of hours required to implement the various BMPs. There was no effort made to adjust for factors such as large increases in items such as health insurance, the future costs of which cannot be accurately determined. Consultant/contractor costs were estimated for various BMPs, but the City may choose to have more or fewer BMPs implemented by consultants Estimated Stormwater Program Costs for Phase II Implementation Estimates of SWMP costs have been compiled by several organizations including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA). The range of annual NPDES costs for Phase II communities is $1.39 to $7.83 per capita based on the EPA analysis. The NAFSMA study reinforced this analysis through review of current NPDES costs for Phase I permittees. Estimated costs and projected schedule for the City of Apache Junction SWMP during the fiveyear permit period are provided in Tables 4.1 and 4.2. Estimated costs for the City of Apache Junction s SWMP are $538,421 over the five-year permit period, or an average cost of $107,684 per year. This estimate includes $68,900 in contractor/consultant costs. Given the City s 2000 population of 31,814 annual per capita costs are estimated to be $3.38, at the low end of the EPA s estimated annual costs per person. Two important points should be considered when evaluating the estimates of future costs for Apache Junction s SWMP. First, these estimates include existing program costs and are not all new resources that is, the City already dedicates funding and staff to existing programs that can be used and/or modified to satisfy the NPDES Phase II requirements. Second, these estimates reflect costs for the first permit period ( ) only. Permit periods after 2008 are expected to have provisions that will require increased funding and staff in order to meet permit requirements. When allocating funds for stormwater purposes, the City should make allowances for significantly increased program costs in five years Stormwater Program Funding Methods Available for Apache Junction The following revenue sources and funding mechanisms are available to fund the City's stormwater management program: Cost sharing and partnering. The City can share costs with Phase I and Phase II permittees through local or regional cooperation. Several permittees can share costs for brochures, newspaper space, or billboards and can collectively order items in quantity to reduce costs. The City can also partner with non-profit environmental/water quality organizations to conduct monitoring, education, cleanups, and other activities. Internet Resources. There are a number of websites that can provide guidance and documents for stormwater management purposes. Several of these websites are listed in Appendix F. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 4 NPDES Phase II Cost Estimates City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 4-2

87 Arizona Highway Users Revenue Fund (HURF): HURF funds are primarily gasoline and vehicle license taxes and are available to the state, counties and cities. Some funding for the new program may come from HURF funding allocations, which are limited to highway funding by Article IX, Section 14 of the Arizona Constitution. Stormwater utility: Fees collected through a stormwater utility are within Apache Junction s authority, and could distribute the cost of stormwater management across the community as deemed appropriate. Stormwater utilities typically provide more stable revenue than other funding options, offering the opportunity to design a service fee rate methodology that results in an equitable allocation of the cost of services and facilities. Service fee rate structures are designed to recover costs based on the demands placed on the stormwater systems and programs. There are several ways of augmenting a stormwater service fee that enhance both equity and revenue sufficiency under this approach. Fees may be collected using existing billings such as those for water and solid waste services. Special assessments: Special assessments for stormwater are most workable in a very localized application. For example, improving a ditch or channel that directly serves a few properties or a relatively small area is an appropriate project for special assessment funding. Because so much of what must be done to effectively manage stormwater quantity and quality in Apache Junction is not directly and specifically beneficial to individual properties, assessments are not recommended as the prime source of funding for the stormwater management program. Bonding for capital improvements: The chief advantage of bonding is that it allows construction of major improvements to be expedited in advance of what could be funded from annual budget resources. In the case of stormwater management, expediting a capital project by several years through bonding may result in significant public and private savings if flooding, other damaging impacts, and inflation of land acquisition and construction costs are avoided. Major disadvantages of bonding are interest expenses and that this option cannot be used for all SWMP components. In-lieu-of-construction fees: In-lieu-of-construction fees could conceivably be adopted as one element of a comprehensive stormwater service fee rate methodology. The major advantage of in-lieu-of-construction fees is that the City would not solely bear the capital expense for regional detention and other systems to mitigate the runoff impact created by private development projects. The most important disadvantage of in-lieu-ofconstruction fees is that they rarely generate sufficient revenue to fund construction of regional detention facilities or to enlarge conveyance systems. System development charges: System development charges provide a mechanism whereby developers participate in paying for excess capacity that was previously built into a public system in anticipation of their needs. The use of such fees for stormwater management capital costs is clearly appropriate since most drainage systems are NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 4 NPDES Phase II Cost Estimates City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 4-3

88 consciously designed to provide excess capacity to accommodate future development in an economical manner. Plan review, inspection, and other fees: Apache Junction has been reviewing stormwater plans in conjunction with development approvals for many years. Although there is no specific statutory authority for special service fees for stormwater plan review and inspections, they could reasonably be included under the scope of a stormwater service fee rate methodology. In the case of Apache Junction, separate fees for stormwater system plan review and inspection can provide a small additional amount of revenue, but enhance the equity of the cost distribution. With the regulatory requirements from Phase II, establishing new fees for annual inspection of structural controls may be appropriate. Developer extension/latecomer fees: Developer extension/latecomer fees are not specifically provided for funding extensions of stormwater systems. They are not a revenue mechanism, but rather a means of properly distributing capital investment costs among several properties when one developer builds a facility with excess capacity to accommodate adjacent or nearby properties that are to be developed subsequently. Federal and state funding opportunities: There are some federal and state funding mechanisms for local stormwater management programs. Federal involvement in stormwater management (other than regulatory programs) is typically limited to advisory assistance, cooperative programs like those provided by the United States Geological Survey and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and emergency response 4.3. Recommendations Based on input from City staff and the staff s interpretation of the political acceptance of the various funding methods available, it is anticipated that the City of Apache Junction can potentially fund its NPDES Phase II SWMP with a combination of funds including the City s General Fund, stormwater utility funds and possibly HURF funds. The City should explore coordinating with local Phase I and Phase II permittees, especially those whose stormwater systems border on the City s system. NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Section 4 NPDES Phase II Cost Estimates City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 4-4

89 Table 4.1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Estimated Costs City of Apache Junction, Arizona Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate to be used for Budgeting Purposes Permit is effective April 2003, with the first reporting period from April 2003 to June 30, Each reporting period is July to June. Permit expires December 19, NPDES Phase II Minimum Measure Compliance Strategies, Timelines, Estimated Costs "Current" or "new" refers to whether the tools are in place today to support this or if a new effort will have to be created to accomplish the BMP. Current New Permit Year 1 (reporting) In House Hours Permit Year 2 (reporting) In House Hours Permit Year 3 (reporting) In House Hours Permit Year 4 (reporting) In House Hours Permit Year 5 In House Hours Program Development and Execution Supplies/Services In House Sr Jr Ad Contract In House Sr Jr Ad Contract In House Sr Jr Ad Contract In House Sr Jr Ad Contract In House Sr Jr Ad NPDES Phase II MS4 permit coordination Data gathering and reporting new - $ 5, $ 6, $ 6, $ 6, $ 5, Permit renewal new - $ $ $ $ $ 21, Coordination internally for BMP implementation new - $ 10, $ 10, $ 10, $ 10, $ 10, $ 0.00 $ 16, $ 0.00 $ 16, $ 0.00 $ 16, $ 0.00 $ 17, $ 0.00 $ 37, MCM #1 Public Education and Outreach BMP 1: Distribute educational materials about stormwater current $ 9, , $ 6, , $ 2, , $ 1, , $ 1, BMP 2: Implement a targeted educational program for horse property owners current $ $ $ 4, $ $ BMP 3: Disseminate stormwater messages in local news media new - $ 2, $ 2, $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, BMP 4: Disseminate stormwater messages with links on City website current - $ 2, $ 3, $ 2, $ 2, $ 2, $ 0.00 $ 14, $ 3, $ 14, $ 2, $ 12, $ 2, $ 7, $ 2, $ 7, MCM #2 Public Involvement & Participation BMP 1: Continue complying with state/local public notice requirements current - $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, BMP 2: Create stormwater agenda items for neighborhood meetings current $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, BMP 3: Hold a public hearing in the SWMP and NOI current $ 1, $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ BMP 4: Update the Apache Junction City Council on the SWMP annually current $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, $ 0.00 $ 6, $ 0.00 $ 4, $ 0.00 $ 4, $ 0.00 $ 4, $ 0.00 $ 4, MCM #3 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination BMP 1: Develop and adopt an illicit discharge ordinance new $ , $ 5, $ 5, $ $ 0.00 BMP 2: Create an outfall inspection program new - $ 1, $ 6, $ 10, $ 10, $ 6, BMP 3: Develop a storm sewer map that shows all outfalls new $ 0.00 $ 10, $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, BMP 4: Develop and distribute educational materials about illicit discharges new $ 0.00 $ 5, $1, $ 1, $ $ BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures new $ 0.00 $ $ 10, $ 6, $ 6, $0.00 $1, $ 15, $ 27, $ 1, $ 29, $ $ 18, $ $ 14, MCM #4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control BMP 1: Develop and adopt an erosion and sediment control ordinance new - $ 1, $ 9, , $ 11, $ $ BMP 2: Develop policies and procedures for plan review new - $ $ 2, $ 2, $ 6, $ 7, BMP 3: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials new - $ $ , $ 6, $ 1, $ 1, BMP 4: Develop a construction site inspection and enforcement program new - $ $ $ 3, $ 2, $ 3, BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures new $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, BMP 6: Develop educational materials for the development community new $ 0.00 $ $ 2, $ 1, $ 1, $ 0.00 $ 1, $ 0.00 $ 11, $ 17, $ 30, $ $ 16, $ $ 17, MCM #5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management BMP 1: Develop and adopt a post-construction stormwater runoff ordinance new $ 0.00 $ $ 12, , $ 12, $ 4, BMP 2: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials new - $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1, $ 14, $ 0.00 BMP 3: Develop policies and procedures for plan review new - $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 4, $ 4, BMP 4: Develop an inspection and enforcement program new - $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 3, $ 3, BMP 5: Create educational materials for the development community new $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ $ $ 5, $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ $ 0.00 $ 14, $ 25, $ 35, $ 0.00 $ 17, MCM #6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping BMP 1: Develop and implement a municipal pollution prevention program new $ 6, $ 5, $ 5, $ 5, $ 5, BMP 2: Train City employees about pollution prevention current - $ 6, $ 2, $ 2, $ 2, $ 3, BMP 3: Review and update street sweeping practices current $ 3, $ $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 16, $ 0.00 $ 8, $ 0.00 $ 8, $ 0.00 $ 8, $ 0.00 $ 8, Assumptions on Rates TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS $ 0.00 $ 56, $ 18, $ 82, $ 20, $ 115, $ 27, $ 108, $ 2, $ 106, Senior technical staff per hour fully burdened* $50.00 Junior technical staff per hour fully burdened* $35.00 COMBINED TOTALS $ 56, $ 100, $ 136, $ 135, $ 109, Administrative staff per hour fully burdened* $22.00 * Includes Fringe benefits, plus Indirect Costs at 30% Prepared by AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. March 2003 Page 4-5

90 Table 4.1 City of Apache Junction, Arizona NPDES Stormwater Phase II Compliance Estimated Costs City of Apache Junction, Arizona Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate to be used for Budgeting Purposes NPDES Phase II Minimum Measure Compliance Strategies, Timelines, Estimated Costs Program Development and Execution NPDES Phase II MS4 permit coordination Data gathering and reporting Permit renewal Coordination internally for BMP implementation MCM #1 Public Education and Outreach BMP 1: Distribute educational materials about stormwater BMP 2: Implement a targeted educational program for horse property owners BMP 3: Disseminate stormwater messages in local news media BMP 4: Disseminate stormwater messages with links on City website MCM #2 Public Involvement & Participation BMP 1: Continue complying with state/local public notice requirements BMP 2: Create stormwater agenda items for neighborhood meetings BMP 3: Hold a public hearing in the SWMP and NOI BMP 4: Update the Apache Junction City Council on the SWMP annually MCM #3 Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination BMP 1: Develop and adopt an illicit discharge ordinance BMP 2: Create an outfall inspection program BMP 3: Develop a storm sewer map that shows all outfalls BMP 4: Develop and distribute educational materials about illicit discharges BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures MCM #4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control BMP 1: Develop and adopt an erosion and sediment control ordinance BMP 2: Develop policies and procedures for plan review BMP 3: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials BMP 4: Develop a construction site inspection and enforcement program BMP 5: Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures BMP 6: Develop educational materials for the development community MCM #5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management BMP 1: Develop and adopt a post-construction stormwater runoff ordinance BMP 2: Develop and adopt technical guidance materials BMP 3: Develop policies and procedures for plan review BMP 4: Develop an inspection and enforcement program BMP 5: Create educational materials for the development community MCM #6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping BMP 1: Develop and implement a municipal pollution prevention program BMP 2: Train City employees about pollution prevention BMP 3: Review and update street sweeping practices Current New new new new current current new current current current current current new new new new new new new new new new new new new new new new new current current TOTALS Description Contract In House , Address annual report and update of program as needed - 21, Addresses renewal of permit and development of application materials - 52, On-going oversight and coordination for implementation of all the BMPs $ 0.00 $ 103, , , Staff costs with cost for production of materials with a distribution of 40,000 copies over 4 years - 6, Staff costs with cost for production and distribution of materials - 15, C&PA staff with technical assistance - development of materials for articles and follow up with local newspapers - 13, Website updates using messages developed through print, newspaper media; includes staff time to circulate content for approvals and input $ 9, $ 55, , Costs address preparation time and attendance at meetings by various staff working on program elements - 8, Costs to support the volunteer efforts and publicize impact on improving water quality - 1, Hearing to occur in the first year of the permit and in the renewal process in year 5 6, Public meeting preparation time and staff costs to brief Council and take public input on program $ 0.00 $ 24, , , Contactor assistance - staff time to develop ordinance - public input and comment , Cost of dry weather screening and follow up - some incidental costs for in-field testing kits - 14, Development of outfall map - field inspections as needed to verify - dry weather screening will help identify additional outfalls ; update and add information each year as new systems are constructed - major costs show in MCM 3 - BMP2. 1, , Staff time to identify education materials, edit and produce 5000 copies for use throughout the permit period 22, Development of a tracking and reporting database, call follow up and inspections, problem resolution. DOES NOT COVER ANY SITE SPECIFIC COSTS FOR PROBLEM RESOLUTION $ 16, $ 91, , , Consultant assistance and staff time for development of water quality BMP-based ordinance - 18, Plan review process review and update to incorporate construction site mgmt issues 1, , Development of technical guidance materials and publish - place on website - annually review and update as needed - - 9, Develop and implement inspection program for sites, including enforcement actions and follow up - 11, Develop and implement program to receive input from the public - coordinate with PE program and publicize how the public can communicate construction site concerns , Develop materials for construction/developer community on construction site management issues and BMPs required $ 18, $ 76, , , Consultant assistance and staff time to develop ordinance - 16, Staff time to complete internal policies and implementation for water quality BMP program - 8, Staff time to update plan review process and integrate water quality reviews in site plans. On-going effort. - 6, Develop inspection and enforcement program to address requirements of ordinance and implement over life of permit - 6, Develop education program and implement for contractors/engineering community $ 25, $ 67, , Staff costs to evaluate sites, write PPPs, and assumes technical staff who can do PPPs are employed by the City. DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FUNDS TO CLEAN UP SITES OR MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES - 17, Staff training time and costs only represent the trainer's time and coordination. IT DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO MEASURE THE COST IMPACTS TO THE TOTAL ORGANIZATION FOR TRAINING OF ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES. - 3, $ 0.00 $ 50, Assumptions on Rates TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS Senior technical staff per hour fully burdened* $50.00 Junior technical staff per hour fully burdened* $35.00 COMBINED TOTALS Administrative staff per hour fully burdened* $22.00 $ 68, $ 469, $ 538, * Includes Fringe benefits, plus Indirect Costs at 30% Prepared by AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. 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91 Table 4.2 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA Stormwater Phase II Compliance Stormwater Management Program Implementation Schedule Year: Month: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Permit Year Stormwater Management Program Development & Reporting 1. Preparation of draft program 2. Review of draft by staff 3. Final draft program developed and approved 4. Submit SWMP to ADEQ 5. Data gathering and reporting 6. Permit renewal NPDES Minimum Control Measure BMPs MCM 1: Public Education and Outreach BMP 1. Distribute educational materials about stormwater BMP 2. Implement a targeted educational program for horse property owners BMP 3. Disseminate stormwater messages in local news media BMP 4. Disseminate stormwater messages with links on City website MCM 2: Public Involvement/Participation BMP 1. Continue complying with state & local public notice requirements BMP 2. Create stormwater agenda items for neighborhood meetings BMP 3. Hold a public hearing on the SWMP BMP 4. Update the Apache Junction City Council annually on the SWMP MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMP 1. Develop and adopt an illicit discharge ordinance BMP 2. Create an outfall inspection program BMP 3. Develop a stormwater map that shows all outfalls BMP 4. Develop and distribute educational materials about illicit discharges BMP 5. Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures. MCM 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control BMP 1. Develop and adopt an erosion and sediment control ordinance BMP 2. Develop policies and procedures for plan review BMP 3. Develop and adopt technical guidance materials. BMP 4. Develop a construction site inspection and enforcement program BMP 5. Develop and implement complaint-receipt procedures. BMP 6. Provide the development community with educational materials MCM 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Control BMP 1. Develop and adopt a post-construction stormwater runoff ordinance BMP 2. Develop and adopt technical guidance materials BMP 3. Develop policies and procedures for plan review BMP 4. Develop and inspection and enforcement program BMP 5. Provide the development community with educational materials MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping BMP 1. Develop and implement a municipal pollution prevention plan. BMP 2. Train City employees about pollution prevention BMP 3. Review and update street sweeping practices Permit Year 1 Permit Year 2 Permit Year 3 Permit Year 4 Permit Year 5 LEGEND Development Implementation Prepared by AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. March 2003 Page 4-7

92 APPENDIX A ADEQ General Permit No. AZG

93 Permit No. AZG STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WATER QUALITY DIVISION PHOENIX, ARIZONA ARIZONA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM GENERAL PERMIT FOR DISCHARGE FROM SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4s) TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES In compliance with the provisions of the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program, (Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1 and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 18, Chapter 9, Articles 9 and 10), this general permit authorizes discharges certified under this general permit from those locations specified throughout the state of Arizona to waters of the United States. These discharges shall be in accordance with the conditions of this general permit. This general permit specifically authorizes only those operators of small municipal separate storm sewer systems in Arizona who submit a complete Notice of Intent in accordance with Parts III and V of this general permit and who comply with the permit requirements and conditions of Parts IV and VI. All discharges authorized by this general permit shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this general permit. This general permit becomes effective on April 10, This general permit and the authorization to discharge expire at midnight, March 10, Issued this day of ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Karen Smith, Director Water Quality Division

94 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PART I. COVERAGE UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT...4 A. Permit Area...4 B. Eligibility...4 C. Non-Stormwater Discharges...4 D. Limitations of Coverage...5 PART II. AUTHORIZATION UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT...6 A. Application for Coverage...6 B. Terminating Coverage...6 PART III. NOTICE OF INTENT REQUIREMENTS...7 A. Deadlines for Notification...7 B. Contents of Notice of Intent...8 C. Where to Submit...8 D. Co-Permittees Under a Single NOI...9 PART IV. SPECIAL CONDITIONS...9 PART V. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SWMP)...9 A. General Requirements...9 B. Minimum control measures Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts Public Involvement/Participation Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations C. Qualifying State or Local Program D. Sharing Responsibility E. Reviewing and Updating SWMPs VI. STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS A. Duty to Comply B. Duty to Reapply C. Continuation of an Expired General Permit D. Need to Halt or Reduce an Activity Is Not a Defense E. Duty to Mitigate F. Proper operation and maintenance G. Permit actions H. Property Rights I. Duty to Provide Information J. Inspection and Entry K. Monitoring and Recordkeeping L. Signatory Requirements NOIs and NOTs Reports and other information Changes to Authorization Certification M. Reporting Annual report

95 2. Anticipated noncompliance Transfers Other information N. Severability O. Requiring Coverage Under an Individual Permit P. Request For an Individual Permit Q. Other Environmental Laws VII. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT CONDITIONS A. Civil Penalties B. Criminal Penalties NOTICE OF INTENT... A-29 NOTICE OF TERMINATION... B-31 3

96 PART I. COVERAGE UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT A. Permit Area. This permit covers the state of Arizona, except for Indian Country. B. Eligibility. 1. This permit authorizes the discharge of storm water from small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) provided that the permittee complies with all the requirements of this general permit and the MS4: a. Is located fully or partially within an urbanized area as determined by the latest Decennial Census by the Bureau of Census, or b. Is designated for permit authorization by the Department under R-18-9-A902(D)(1), R18-9-A902(D)(2), R-18-9-A902(E), and R18-9-A905(A)(1)(f) which incorporates or 40 CFR C. Non-Stormwater Discharges. 1. The permittee shall prohibit all types of non-stormwater discharges into its MS4 unless the discharges are authorized by a separate NPDES permit or not prohibited under Part I.C The following categories of non-stormwater discharges are only prohibited if the discharges are identified as significant contributors of pollutants to or from the MS4. If any of the following categories of discharges are identified as a significant contributor, the permittee must address the category as an illicit discharge as specified in Part V.B.3 of this permit: a. Water line flushing, b. Landscape irrigation, c. Diverted stream flows, d. Rising ground waters, e. Uncontaminated ground water infiltration, f. Uncontaminated pumped groundwater, g. Discharges from potable water sources, h. Foundation drains, i. Air conditioning condensate, j. Irrigation water, k. Springs, l. Water from crawl space pumps, m. Footing drains, n. Lawn watering, 4

97 o. Individual residential car washing, p. Discharges from riparian habitats and wetlands, q. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, r. Street wash water, and s. Discharges or flows from emergency fire fighting activities. D. Limitations of Coverage. This general permit does not authorize: 1. Discharges mixed with sources of non-stormwater unless the non-stormwater discharges: a. Comply with a separate NPDES or AZPDES permit, or b. Are determined not to be a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States; 2. Stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity as defined in 40 CFR (b)(14)(i)-(ix) and (xi); 3. Stormwater discharges associated with construction activity as defined in 40 CFR (b)(14)(x) or 40 CFR (b)(15); 4. Stormwater discharges currently covered under another permit; 5. Discharges or discharge-related activities (including construction of any stormwater controls) that are likely to cause a take of threatened or endangered species; or discharges or discharge-related activities (including construction of any stormwater controls) that jeopardize the continued existence of any species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act or result in the adverse modification or destruction of habitat that is designated as critical under the Endangered Species Act; 6. Discharges and discharge-related activities with adverse effects on historic properties that are listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places as maintained by the Secretary of the Interior; 7. Discharges that are causing or contributing to an exceedance of applicable numeric or narrative surface water quality standards; 8. Discharges to impaired waterbodies listed under section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) if discharges from the MS4 contain, or may contain, pollutant(s) for which the waterbody is listed except: a. If a TMDL has been established, and the stormwater management program (SWMP) is consistent with the requirements of the TMDL, including any wasteload allocation or load allocation in the TMDL. The SWMP must also identify BMPs the permittee will use to meet wasteload allocations or load allocations and include monitoring for associated pollutant(s); and b. If a TMDL has not been established, and the SWMP must include a section describing how the program will control the discharge of 303(d) listed pollutants and ensure that discharges from the MS4 will not cause or contribute to instream 5

98 exceedances of surface water quality standards. 9. Discharges that do not comply with Arizona s anti-degradation rule (R ). The antidegradation rule may be obtained from the Department s Phoenix office or from the Department s Web site. PART II. AUTHORIZATION UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT A. Application for Coverage. 1. An applicant seeking authorization to discharge under this general permit shall submit to the Department a complete notice of intent (NOI), in accordance with the deadlines in Part III.A of this permit. The NOI must include the information and attachments required by Part III.B of this permit. If the Department notifies a discharger (either directly, by public notice, or by making information available on the Internet) of other NOI options that become available at a later date, such as electronic submission of forms or information, the applicant may take advantage of those options to satisfy the NOI submittal requirements. 2. If an operator changes or a new operator is added after an NOI has been submitted, the permittee shall submit a new or revised NOI to the Department. 3. A discharger who submits a complete NOI is authorized to discharge stormwater from a small MS4 under the terms and conditions of this general permit 30 days after the date the NOI is postmarked. 4. If the Department notifies the applicant of deficiencies or inadequacies in any portion of the NOI (including the stormwater management program), the applicant must correct the deficient or inadequate portions and submit a written statement to the Department certifying that appropriate changes have been made. The certification must be submitted within the time-frame specified by the Department and must specify how the NOI has been amended to address the identified concerns. B. Terminating Coverage. 1. A permittee may terminate coverage under this general permit by submitting a notice of termination (NOT). Authorization to discharge terminates at midnight on the day the NOT is post-marked for delivery to the Department. 2. A permittee shall submit an NOT to the Department within 30 days after the permittee: a. Ceases discharging stormwater from the MS4, b. Ceases operations at the MS4, or c. Transfers ownership of or responsibility for the facility to another operator. 3. The NOT may consist of a letter to the Department and must include the following information: a. Name, mailing address, and location of the MS4 for which the notification is submitted; 6

99 b. The name, address and telephone number of the operator addressed by the NOT; c. The NPDES or AZPDES permit number for the MS4; d. An indication of whether another operator has assumed responsibility for the MS4, the discharger has ceased operations at the MS4, or the stormwater discharges have been eliminated; and e. The following certification: I certify under penalty of law that all stormwater discharges from the identified MS4 that are authorized by an NPDES or AZPDES general permit have been eliminated, or that I am no longer the operator of the MS4, or that I have ceased operations at the MS4. I understand that by submitting this Notice of Termination I am no longer authorized to discharge stormwater under this general permit, and that discharging pollutants in stormwater to waters of the United States is unlawful under the Clean Water Act where the discharge is not authorized by an NPDES or AZPDES permit. I also understand that the submission of this Notice of Termination does not release an operator from liability for any violations of this permit or the Clean Water Act. f. NOTs, signed in accordance with Part VI.L of this permit, must be sent to the Department at the following address: Small MS4 NOT Surface Water Permits Unit (5415 B) Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 1110 West Washington Phoenix, AZ PART III. NOTICE OF INTENT REQUIREMENTS A. Deadlines for Notification. 1. MS4s automatically designated under R18-9-A905(A)(1)(f) are required to submit an NOI and a stormwater management program or apply for an individual permit by March 10, MS4s designated under R18-9-A902(D)(1), R18-9-A902(D)(2), or R18-9-A902(E) are required to submit an NOI and a stormwater management program within 180 days of notice (unless the permitting authority provides additional time in the designation notice). 3. New MS4s and New Operators a. For new MS4s within urbanized areas which commence discharges subsequent to March 10, 2003, the NOI must be submitted not later than 30 days prior to commencing discharges. b. For new operators of an existing MS4, the NOI must be submitted not later than two days prior to taking operational control of the MS4. c. Submitting a Late NOI. Applicants are not prohibited from submitting an NOI after the dates provided in Part III.A.1 or 2. If a late NOI is submitted, the authorization is only for discharges that occur after permit coverage is granted. The permitting authority 7

100 reserves the right to take appropriate enforcement actions for any unpermitted discharges. B. Contents of Notice of Intent. An applicant eligible for coverage under this general permit shall submit an NOI to discharge under this general permit. The NOI shall contain the following information: 1. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the municipal entity applying; 2. An indication of whether the applicant is a Federal, State, or other public entity; 3. The urbanized area or core municipality (if not located in an urbanized area) where the small MS4 is located; the county(ies) where the small MS4 is located, and the latitude and longitude of the approximate center of the small MS4; 4. The name of the major receiving water(s) and an indication of whether any of the receiving waters are on the latest CWA section 303(d) list of impaired waters. If the small MS4 discharges to any 303(d) listed waters, include a certification that the SWMP meets the requirements of Part I.D.8; 5. An indication of whether all or a portion of the small MS4 is located in Indian country; 6. If the applicant is relying on another governmental entity to satisfy one or more permit obligations (see Part V.D), the identity of that entity(ies) and the element(s) the entity(ies) will be implementing; 7. The name and work position or title of the contact person; 8. The signature of the certifying official, signed in accordance with the signatory requirements of Part VI.L; and 9. A stormwater management program (SWMP), including best management practices (BMPs) that will be implemented and the measurable goals for each of the stormwater minimum control measures specified in Part V.C of this permit, the month and year in which the applicant will start and fully implement each of the minimum control measures or the frequency of the action, and the name of the person(s) responsible for implementing or coordinating the SWMP. 10. The following certification: 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 gathered and evaluated 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 the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. In addition I certify that the permittee will comply with all terms and conditions stipulated in General Permit No. AZG issued by the Director. C. Where to Submit. The applicant shall submit the signed NOI to the Department at the following address: 8

101 Small MS4 NOI Surface Water Permits Unit (5415 B) Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 1110 West Washington Phoenix, AZ D. Co-Permittees Under a Single NOI. Any small MS4 that meets the requirements of Part I of this general permit may choose to partner with another regulated MS4 to develop and implement a SWMP. The MS4s may also jointly submit one NOI. If responsibilities are being shared as provided in Part V.D of this permit, the SWMP must describe which permittees are responsible for implementing each of the minimum measures. All small MS4 permittees are subject to the provisions in Part V.E. PART IV. SPECIAL CONDITIONS A. Compliance with Water Quality Standards. Discharges shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of an applicable numeric or narrative surface water quality standard. Where a discharge is already authorized under this general permit and is later determined to cause or contribute to the violation of an applicable water quality standard, the Department will notify the permittee of the violation(s). The permittee must take all necessary actions to ensure that future discharges do not cause or contribute to a violation of a surface water quality standard and shall document these actions in the SWMP. If a violation remains or re-occurs, the coverage under this general permit may be terminated by the Department, and the Department may require an application for coverage under an alternative general permit or for an individual permit. Compliance with this requirement does not preclude any enforcement activity for the underlying violation. B. Total Daily Maximum Loads (TMDLs) Allocations Established after Permit Issuance. If a TMDL is established for any waterbody into which the permittee discharges prior to the date that the permittee or applicant submits an NOI, and if that TMDL includes a wasteload allocation or load allocation for a parameter likely to be discharged by the MS4, the permittee must meet the requirements of the TMDL and/or its associated implementation plan. If a TMDL is approved for any waterbody into which the permittee discharges afer the date that the permittee or applicant submits an NOI, the Department may require revisions to the SWMP to ensure that the wasteload allocation, load allocation and/or the TMDL s associated implementation plan will be met. Monitoring of the discharges may also be required, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with the TMDL. C. Endangered Species Act Requirement. This permit does not authorize nor require the construction of any particular structural stormwater quality control device that could adversely affect listed or proposed threatened or endangered species. PART V. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SWMP) A. General Requirements. An applicant shall develop, and a permittee shall implement, and enforce a SWMP designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from a small MS4 to the maximum extent practicable (MEP), to protect water quality and to satisfy the appropriate surface water quality standards. The SWMP shall include management practices; control techniques; system, design, and engineering methods; and other provisions the Department determines appropriate for the control of pollutants. 9

102 1. A permittee must fully implement the SWMP, including its measurable goals, no later than December 9, 2007 (except as provided under Part V.A.2 of this permit). 2. If a permittee is required to obtain permit coverage after March 10, 2003, the permittee shall implement the SWMP, including its measurable goals, for the period between the date of authorization to discharge and the expiration date of this permit. For example, if the permittee was authorized to discharge under this permit on March 10, 2006 the measurable goals established in the SWMP for the period between 2006 and the expiration date of this general permit must be met. 3. The SWMP shall address each of the minimum control measures of Part V.B. The SWMP must provide: a. BMPs that ensure that the discharges do not cause or contribute to a violation of an applicable numeric or narrative water quality standard; and b. Measurable goals, including interim milestones, for each BMP, including as appropriate, the months and years in which the MS4 will undertake the required actions and the frequency of the action. B. Minimum control measures. 1. Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts. The permittee or applicant, as applicable, shall: a. Implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impact of stormwater discharges on waterbodies and the steps that the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff.; b. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of the education program and outreach activities; ii. iii. iv. A description of the methods for disseminating information; The target audiences and target pollutants and sources that the applicant will address in the program, and how they were selected; An estimation of the number of people with whom the applicant intends to communicate; v. A list of measurable goals for the public education and outreach program; vi. vii. Dates by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals; and The name of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating the education activities. 2. Public Involvement/Participation. The permittee or applicant, as applicable, shall: a. Develop and implement a plan to encourage public involvement and participation in the development and implementation of the SWMP; 10

103 b. Develop and implement a process by which public comments to the plan are received and reviewed by the person(s) responsible for the SWMP; c. Make the SWMP and NOI available to the public and to the operator of any MS4 or Tribal authority receiving discharges from the small MS4; and d. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of the general plan for informing the public of involvement and participation opportunities; ii. iii. iv. The types of activities for public involvement that the program will include and the target audiences; A description of the procedure for receiving and reviewing public comments; An explanation of how interested parties may access the SWMP and NOI; v. A list of measurable goals for the public involvement/participation program; vi. vii. vii. Dates by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals and; The name of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating the public involvement/participation activities; and How the public was involved in the development of the SWMP submitted with the NOI. e. The permittee shall comply with State, Tribal and local public notice requirements when implementing the public involvement/participation program. 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. The permittee or applicant, as applicable, shall: a. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the small MS4; b. Develop, if not already completed, a storm sewer system map, showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all waters of the United States that receive discharges from those outfalls; c. To the extent allowable under State, Tribal or local law, effectively prohibit through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism, non-stormwater discharges into the storm sewer system and implement appropriate enforcement procedures and actions; d. Develop and implement a plan to detect, identify the source of, and address non-stormwater discharges, including illegal dumping, to the system; e. Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste; f. Address the following categories of non-stormwater discharges or flows (i.e., illicit discharges) only if the small MS4 identifies them as significant contributors of pollutants to the small MS4: water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, rising groundwaters, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration (as defined in 40 11

104 CFR (20)), uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool discharges, spills, street wash water, and discharges from emergency fire fighting activities (however, emergency fire fighting does not include discharges from fire fighting training exercises or facilities, discharges from activities intended to prevent fires or from the testing of fire fighting equipment). The permittee may also develop a list of other similar occasional incidental nonstormwater discharges (e.g. non-commercial or charity car washes, etc.) that will not be addressed as illicit discharges. These non-stormwater discharges must not be reasonably expected (based on information available to the permittees) to be significant sources of pollutants to the MS4, because of either the nature of the discharges or conditions the permittee has established for allowing these discharges to the MS4 (e.g., a charity car wash with appropriate controls on frequency, proximity to sensitive waterbodies, BMPs on the wash water, etc.). The permittee shall document in the SWMP any local controls or conditions placed on the discharges, and include a provision prohibiting any individual non-stormwater discharge that is determined to be a significant contributor of pollutants to the MS4. g. Conduct dry weather field screening for non-stormwater flows. The screening must include field tests of selected chemical parameters as indicators of discharge sources. The permittee must investigate the illicit discharge within 15 days of its detection, and must follow up investigation with an action to further study the source of the discharge and ultimately eliminate the discharge. h. Address on-site sewage disposal systems that flow into the storm drainage system; i. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of detection methods; ii. iii. iv. A description or citation of the established ordinance or other regulatory mechanism used to prohibit illicit discharges. If the permittee needs to develop this mechanism, describe the plan and a schedule to do so. A description of enforcement policy and jurisdiction; A list of the non-stormwater discharges allowed in the small MS4 because they are identified as non-significant contributors of pollutants to the small MS4. This list must also identify any additional categories of discharges (besides those named in the first paragraph of Part V.B.3.f) that the MS4 intends to address as non-illicit discharges; v. The methods for informing/training employees about illicit discharges; vi. vii. viii. The methods for informing the public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste; A list of measurable goals for the illicit detection and elimination program; Dates by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals; and 12

105 ix. The name of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating illicit discharge detection and elimination activities. 4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control. The permittee or applicant, as applicable, shall: a. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in any stormwater runoff to the small MS4 from construction activities that result in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre. Reduction of stormwater discharges from construction activity disturbing less than one acre must be included in the program if that construction activity is part of a larger common plan of development or sale that would disturb one acre or more. If the Department waives requirements for stormwater discharges associated with small construction activity, defined under 40 CFR (b)(15)(i), the permittee is not required to develop, implement, and/or enforce a program to reduce pollutant discharges from these sites; b Using an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism available under the legal authorities of the small MS4, require construction site operators to practice erosion and sediment control and require construction site operators to control waste and properly dispose of wastes, such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality; c. Review all site plans for potential water quality impacts, including erosion and sediment control, control of other wastes, and any other impacts that must be examined according to the requirements of the law or ordinance of Part V.B.4.b. Before ground is broken at the construction site, the small MS4 operator shall review the plans and verify (in written communication with the construction site operator) that the BMPs for the site are appropriate; d. Develop and implement procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures; e. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description or citation of the established ordinance or other regulatory mechanism used to prohibit erosion and waste on construction sites. If the permittee needs to develop the required regulatory mechanism, describe the plan and a schedule to do so; ii. iii. iv. A description of the sanctions and enforcement mechanism(s) to ensure compliance; A description of the procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures, and procedures for site plan reviews; Procedures for receipt, acknowledgment and consideration of information submitted by the public. v. A list of measurable goals for the construction site runoff control program; vi. vii. Dates by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals; and The name of the person(s) responsible for overseeing construction site runoff 13

106 control activities. 5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment. The permittee or applicant, as applicable, shall: a. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, and discharge into the small MS4. The program must ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water quality impacts; b. Develop and implement strategies that include a combination of structural and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community; c. Use an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to address post-construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects to the extent allowable under the legal authorities of the small MS4; d. Ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of BMPs; and e. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A description of the management practices to reduce post-construction runoff from new development and redevelopment projects within the MS4; address any specific priority areas and tailor to the local community; ii. iii. Iv. A description or citation of the established ordinance or other regulatory mechanism used to address post-construction runoff control. If the permittee needs to develop the required regulatory mechanism, describe the plan and a schedule to do so; A description of the procedure to ensure compliance with local requirements; A description of the education program for developers and the public about project designs that minimize water quality impacts; v. An identification of the measurable goals for the post-construction runoff control program; vi. vii. Dates by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals; and The name of the person(s) responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of post-construction stormwater management. 6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations. The permittee or applicant, as applicable, shall: a. Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations due to activities, including but not limited to, park and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and stormwater system maintenance. The permittee shall address the following topics in the program: 14

107 i. Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the small MS4; ii. iii. iv. Controls to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants from streets, roads, highways, municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, waste transfer stations, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas, and salt and sand storage locations and snow disposal areas; and Procedures to properly dispose of waste removed from the small MS4 and municipal operations, including dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables, and other debris; and Procedures to ensure that new flood management projects are assessed for impacts on water quality and existing projects are assessed for incorporation of additional water quality protection devices or practices; b. Include the following information in the SWMP: i. A list of the municipal operations impacted by this operation and maintenance program; ii. A list of industrial facilities owned or operated by the permittee that ultimately discharge to the small MS4 and are subject to: (1) The Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), or (2) Individual NPDES permit for discharges of stormwater associated with industrial activity; iii. iv. A map showing the industrial facilities owned and operated by the MS4; The EPA or AZPDES permit authorization number or a MSGP NOI form for each facility; v. A description of the training program for municipal employees vi. vii. viii. A list of measurable goals for the municipal pollution prevention program; Dates by which the permittee will achieve specific measurable goals; and The name of the person(s) responsible for implementing and coordinating employee training and pollution prevention activities. C. Qualifying State or Local Program. The permittee may substitute the BMPs and measurable goals of an existing stormwater pollution control program to qualify for compliance with one or more of the minimum control measures if the existing measure meets the requirements of the minimum control measure as established in Part V.B. D. Sharing Responsibility. Implementation of one or more of the minimum measures may be shared with another entity, or the entity may fully take over the measure. A permittee may rely on another entity only if: 1 The other entity, in fact, implements the control measure; 15

108 2. The control measure, or component of that measure, is at least as stringent as the corresponding permit requirement; 3. The other entity agrees to implement the control measure on the permittee s behalf. Written acceptance of this obligation is expected. The permittee shall maintain this obligation as part of the SWMP description. If the other entity agrees to report on the minimum measure, the permittee shall supply the other entity with the reporting requirements in Part V.H of this general permit. The permittee remains responsible for compliance with the permit obligations if the other entity fails to implement the control measure component; E. Reviewing and Updating SWMPs. 1. The permittee shall annually review the SWMP in conjunction with preparation of the annual report required under Part V.H. 2. The permittee may change the SWMP during the life of the permit according to the following procedures: a. Changes adding (but not subtracting or replacing) components, controls, or requirements to the SWMP may be made at any time upon written notification to the Department; b. Changes replacing an ineffective or infeasible management practice specifically identified in the SWMP with an alternate management practice may be requested at any time. Unless denied by the Department, changes proposed according to the criteria below are deemed approved and may be implemented 60 days after submitting the request. If the request is denied, the Department will send a written response giving a reason for the decision. Modification requests must include: i. An analysis of why the management practice is ineffective or infeasible (including cost prohibitive), ii. iii. Expectations on the effectiveness of the replacement management practice, and An analysis of why the replacement management practice is expected to achieve the goals of the management practice to be replaced; c. Change requests or notifications must be made in writing and signed in accordance with Part VI.L. 3. The Department may notify a permittee that changes to the SWMP are necessary: a. To address impacts on receiving water quality caused, or contributed to, by discharges from the MS4; b. To include more stringent requirements necessary to comply with new federal or state statutory or regulatory requirements; c. To include other conditions deemed necessary by the Department to comply with surface water quality standards, or other goals and requirements of the CWA, or d. If, at any time, the Department determines that the SWMP does not meet permit requirements. 16

109 4. Within 30 days of receipt of notification, as described in Part V.E.3 above, the permittee must make the required changes to the SWMP and submit to the Department a written statement certifying that the requested changes have been made. The Department will request changes in writing, and offer an opportunity to propose alternative program changes to meet the objective of the requested modification. 5. Transfer of Ownership, Operational Authority, or Responsibility for SWMP Implementation. The permittee must implement the SWMP on all new areas added to the permittee s portion of the MS4 (or for which the permittee becomes responsible for implementation of stormwater quality controls) as expeditiously as practicable, but not later than one year from addition of the new areas. Implementation may be accomplished in a phased manner to allow additional time for controls that cannot be implemented immediately. a Within 90 days of a transfer of ownership, operational authority, or responsibility for SWMP implementation, the permittee must have a plan for implementing the SWMP on all affected areas. The plan may include schedules for implementation. Information on all new annexed areas and any resulting updates required to the SWMP must be included in the annual report. F. Monitoring b. Only those portions of the SWMP specifically required as permit conditions shall be subject to the modification requirements of 40 CFR Addition of components, controls, or requirements by the permittee(s) and replacement of an ineffective or infeasible BMP implementing a required component of the SWMP with an alternate BMP expected to achieve the goals of the original BMP shall be considered minor changes to the SWMP and not modifications to the permit. 1. The permittee must evaluate program compliance, the appropriateness of identified best management practices, and progress toward achieving identified measurable goals. If the permittee discharges to a water for which a TMDL has been established, the permittee must monitor to determine if the stormwater controls are adequate to maintain compliance with the MS4's wasteload allocation or load allocation. 2. If the permittee conducts monitoring at the permitted small MS4, the permittee must comply with the following: a. Representative monitoring. Samples and measurements taken for the purpose of monitoring shall be representative of the monitored activity. b. Test Procedures. Monitoring results must be conducted according to test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136. c. Discharge Monitoring Report. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR). 3. Records of monitoring information shall include: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; b. The names(s) of the individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; c. The date(s) analyses were performed; 17

110 G. Recordkeeping d. The names of the individuals who performed the analyses; e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and f. The results of such analyses. 1. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including, all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, copies of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), a copy of the NPDES permit, and records of all data used to complete the application (NOI) for this permit, for a period of at least three years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application, or for the term of this permit, whichever is longer. This period may be extended by request of the permitting authority at any time. 2. The permittee shall submit its records to the permitting authority only when specifically asked to do so. The permittee must retain the SWMP required by this permit (including a copy of the permit language) at a location accessible to the permitting authority. The permittee must make its records, including the notice of intent (NOI) and the SWMP, available to the public if requested to do so in writing. H. Reporting 1. The permittee must submit annual reports to the Department for each year of the permit term. The first report is due June 30, 2004, covering the activities of the permittee during the period beginning on the effective date of the permit for the permittee and ending March 10, Subsequent annual reports are due on June 30 of each year following 2004 during the remainder of the term of the permit. The report must include: a. The status of compliance with permit conditions, an assessment of the appropriateness of the identified best management practices, progress towards achieving the statutory goal of reducing the discharge of pollutants to the MEP, and the measurable goals for each of the minimum control measures; b. Results of information collected and analyzed, if any, during the reporting period, including monitoring data used to assess the success of the program at reducing the discharge of pollutants to the MEP; c A summary of the stormwater activities the permittee plans to undertake during the next reporting cycle (including an implementation schedule); d. Proposed changes to the stormwater management program, including changes to any BMPs or any identified measurable goals that apply to the program elements; e. Description and schedule for implementation of additional BMPs that may be necessary, based on monitoring results, to ensure compliance with applicable TMDLs; and f. Notice that the permittee is relying on another government entity to satisfy some of the permit obligations (if applicable). 3. Where to Submit. Annual reports shall be submitted, signed in accordance with Part VI.L.2 of this permit, must be sent to the Department at the following address: 18

111 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater Coordinator, 5415B 1110 West Washington Phoenix, AZ VI. STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS A. Duty to Comply. 1. The permittee shall comply with all conditions of this general permit and any standard and prohibition required under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1 and A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Articles 9 and 10. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1 and A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Articles 9 and 10, and is grounds for enforcement action, permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification, or denial of a permit renewal application, or for requiring a permittee to apply for and obtain an individual permit. 2. The issuance of this general permit does not waive any federal, state, county, or local regulations or permit requirements with which a person discharging under this general permit is required to comply. B. Duty to Reapply. If a permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee shall apply for and obtain a new permit. C. Continuation of an Expired General Permit. 1. If the Director does not reissue this general permit before the expiration date, the current general permit will be administratively continued and remain in force and effect until the general permit is reissued. 2. Any permittee granted general permit coverage before the expiration date automatically remains covered by the continued general permit until the earlier of: a. Reissuance or replacement of the general permit, at which time the permittee shall comply with the NOI conditions of the new general permit to maintain authorization to discharge; or b. The date the permittee has submitted a Notice of Termination; or c. The date the Director has issued an individual permit for the discharge; or d. The date the Director has issued a formal permit decision not to reissue the general permit, at which time the permittee shall seek coverage under an alternative general permit or an individual permit. 3. Upon reissuance of a new general permit, the permittee shall file an NOI, within 45 days of the effective date of the new general permit. D. Need to Halt or Reduce an Activity Is Not a Defense. It is not a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action to plead that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this general permit. E. Duty to Mitigate. The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any 19

112 discharge in violation of this general permit that has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. F. Proper operation and maintenance. The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit and with the conditions of the permittee s SWMP. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. G. Permit actions. 1. This general permit may be reopened to address any changes in state or federal plans, policies, or regulations that would affect the quality requirements for the discharge. 2. This general permit may be modified by the Director before the expiration date to include discharge or receiving water limitations for toxic constituents determined to be present in significant amounts in the discharge. 3. This general permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. 4. The filing of a request by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination, or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. H. Property Rights. The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state, Indian tribe, or local laws or regulations. I. Duty to Provide Information. The permittee must promptly furnish the Department with the following information: 1. Upon request, any information that the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this general permit, or to determine compliance with this general permit. 2. Upon request, copies of records required by this general permit. 3. In the event that the permittee becomes aware that the permittee failed to submit any relevant facts in the NOI or submitted incorrect information in the NOI or in any other report to the Department, such facts or information. J. Inspection and Entry. The permittee shall allow the Director or the Director s designee, upon presentation of credentials and other documents as required by law, to: 1. Enter the permittee s premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records are kept under the conditions of this general permit; 2. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records required by this general permit; 3. Inspect, at reasonable times, any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this general permit; and 20

113 4. Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, to assure permit compliance or as otherwise authorized under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1, and A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 9, Articles 9 and 10, any substances or parameters at any location. K. Monitoring and Recordkeeping. 1. Monitoring. A permittee shall evaluate program compliance, the appropriateness of identified best management practices, and progress toward achieving identified measurable goals. If the permittee discharges to a water for which a TMDL has been approved, the permittee must monitor to determine if the stormwater controls are adequate to maintain compliance with the MS4's wasteload allocation. a. Samples and measurements taken for monitoring shall be representative of the monitored activity. b. Monitoring results shall be conducted according to test procedures approved R18-9- A905(B), unless other test procedures have been specified in the permit. c. Any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit is subject to the enforcement actions established under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 4, which may include the possibility of fines and/or imprisonment. 2. Recordkeeping. a. A permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, and records of all data used to complete the application for this permit, for a period of at least three years from the date of the sample, measurement, report, or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. b. Monitoring records shall include: i. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements; ii. iii. iv. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements; The date(s) analyses were performed; The individual(s) who performed the analyses; v. The analytical techniques or methods used; and vi. The results of the analyses. L. Signatory Requirements. All NOIs, NOTs, reports required by the general permit, and other information requested by the Director shall be signed as follows: 1. NOIs and NOTs: a. For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: By either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. 21

114 2. Reports and other information: a. All reports required by this general permit and other information requested by the Department or authorized representative of the Department shall be signed by a person described in Part VI, Section L.1 or by a duly authorized representative of that person. b. A person is a duly authorized representative only if the authorization is made in writing by a person described in Part VI, Section L.1. The authorization shall specify either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of manager, operator, superintendent, or position of equivalent responsibility or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the permittee. 3. Changes to Authorization. If the information on the NOI filed for general permit coverage is no longer accurate because a different operator has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirement of Part VI, Section L.2.b. above must be submitted to the Department prior to or together with any reports, information, or notices of intent to be signed by an authorized representative. 4. Certification. Any person (as defined above in Part VI, Sections L.2.a and L.2.b) signing documents under this Section shall make the following certification: M. Reporting. 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 gathered and evaluated 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 the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. 1. Annual report. The permittee shall submit annual reports to the Department. a. The first report is due June 30, 2004 and covers the activities of the permittee through March 10, Subsequent annual reports are due on June 30 of each year through b. The annual report shall include: i. The status of the permittee s compliance with permit conditions, a narrative that identifies the extent to which all BMPs and all measurable goals have been implemented, and an assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of those BMPs and measurable goals; ii. iii. Results of information collected and analyzed, if any, during the reporting period, including monitoring data used to assess the success of the program at reducing the discharge of pollutants to the MEP; A summary of the stormwater activities the permittee plans to undertake during the next reporting cycle (including an implementation schedule); 22

115 iv. Proposed changes to the SWMP, including changes to any management practices or any identified measurable goals that apply to the program elements; v. A description of BMPs to be implemented within new areas annexed over the past year that are located within the regulated boundaries of the MS4; and vi. Whether the permittee is relying on another government entity to satisfy some of the permit obligations. 2. Anticipated noncompliance. The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity that may result in noncompliance with permit requirements. 3. Transfers. This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name of the permittee and incorporate other requirements that may be necessary to comply with the permit. (In some cases, modification or revocation and reissuance is mandatory.) 4. Other information. When the permittee becomes aware that he or she failed to submit any relevant facts or submitted incorrect information in the NOI or in any other report to the Director, the permittee shall promptly submit the facts or information. N. Severability. The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general permit, or the application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstance, is held invalid, the application of the provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this general permit shall not be affected. O. Requiring Coverage Under an Individual Permit. 1. The Director may require a person authorized by a general permit to apply for and obtain an individual permit for any of the following cases: a. A change occurs in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source; b. Effluent limitation guidelines are promulgated for point sources covered by the general permit; c. An Arizona Water Quality Management Plan containing requirements applicable to the point sources is approved; d. Circumstances change after the time of the request to be covered so that the discharger is no longer appropriately controlled under the general permit, or either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge is necessary; e. If the Director determines that the discharge is a significant contributor of pollutants. When making this determination, the Director shall consider: i. The location of the discharge with respect to waters of the United States, ii. The size of the discharge, 23

116 iii. iv. The quantity and nature of the pollutants discharged to waters of the United States, and Any other relevant factor. 2. If an individual permit is required, the Director shall notify the discharger in writing of the decision. The notice shall include: a. A brief statement of the reasons for the decision, b. An application form, c. A statement setting a deadline to file the application, d. A statement that on the effective date of issuance or denial of the individual permit, coverage under the general permit will automatically terminate, e. The applicant s right to appeal the individual permit requirement with the Water Quality Appeals Board under A.R.S , the number of days the applicant has to file a protest challenging the individual permit requirement, and the name and telephone number of the Department contact person who can answer questions regarding the appeals process; and f. The applicant s right to request an informal settlement conference under A.R.S (A) and The discharger shall apply for an individual permit within 90 days of receipt of the notice, unless the Director grants a later date. In no case shall the deadline be more than 180 days after the date of the notice. 4. If the permittee fails to submit the individual permit application within the time period established in Part V, Section Q.3, the applicability of the general permit to the permittee is automatically terminated at the end of the day specified by the Director for application submittal. 5. Coverage under the general permit shall continue until an individual permit is issued unless the general permit coverage is terminated under Part V, Section Q.4. P. Request For an Individual Permit. 1. An owner or operator authorized by a general permit may request an exclusion from coverage of a general permit by applying for an individual permit. a. The owner or operator shall submit an individual permit application under R18-9- B901(B) and include the reasons supporting the request no later than 90 days after publication of the general permit. b. The Director shall grant the request if the reasons cited by the owner or operator are adequate to support the request. 2. If an individual permit is issued to an owner or operator otherwise subject to a general permit, the applicability of the general permit to the discharge is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit. 24

117 Q. Other Environmental Laws. No condition of this general permit releases the permittee from any responsibility or requirements under other environmental statutes or regulations. VII. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation and is grounds for an enforcement action, permit termination, revocation and reissuance, modification, or denial of a permit renewal application. A. Civil Penalties. A.R.S (C) provides that any person who violates any provision of A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 2, 3 or 3.1 or a rule, permit, discharge limitation or order issued or adopted under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day per violation. B. Criminal Penalties. Any a person who violates a condition of this general permit, or violates a provision under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1, or A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 2, Articles 9 and 10 is subject to the enforcement actions established under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 4, which may include the possibility of fines and/or imprisonment. VIII. Definitions All definitions contained in Section 502 of the Act and 40 CFR 122 apply to this permit and are incorporated herein by reference. For convenience, simplified explanations of some regulatory/statutory definitions have been provided, but in the even of a conflict, the definition found in the Statute or Regulation takes precedence. Best Management Practices (BMPs) means schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States. BMPs also include treatment requirements, operating procedures, and practices to control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from raw material storage. Control Measure as used in this permit, refers to any Best Management Practice or other method used to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States. CWA means the Clean Water Act or the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C et seq. Department as used in this permit, refers the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Discharge when used without qualification means the discharge of a pollutant. Discharge-related activities include: activities which cause, contribute to, or result in stormwater point source pollutant discharges; and measures to control stormwater discharges, including the siting, construction and operation of best management practices (BMPs) to control, reduce or prevent stormwater pollution. Facility means any NPDES point source or any other facility or activity (including land or appurtenances thereto) that is subject to regulation under the NPDES program. Illicit Connection means any man-made conveyance connecting an illicit discharge directly to a municipal separate storm sewer. Illicit discharge means any discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer that is not composed 25

118 entirely of stormwater except discharges pursuant to a NPDES permit (other than the NPDES permit for discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer) and discharges resulting from fire fighting activities. Indian country means: a. All land within the limits of any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States Government, notwithstanding the issuance of any patent, and, including rights-of-way running through the reservation; b. All dependent Indian communities within the borders of the United States whether within the originally or subsequently acquired territory thereof, and whether within or without the limits of a state; and c. All Indian allotments, the Indian titles to which have not been extinguished, including rightsof-way running through the same. This definition includes all land held in trust for an Indian tribe. Large or Medium Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System means all municipal separate storm sewers as defined at 40 CFR (b)(4) or (7) MEP means maximum extent practicable, the technology-based discharge standard for municipal separate storm sewer systems to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges. A discussion of MEP as it applies to small MS4s is found at 40 CFR CWA section 402(p)(3)(B)(iii) requires that a municipal permit shall require controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable, including management practices, control techniques and system design, and engineering methods, and other provisions that the State determines appropriate for the control of such pollutants. Measurable Goal means a quantitative measure of progress in implementing a component of a stormwater management program. MS4 means municipal separate storm sewer system. Municipal separate storm sewer means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, and storm drains): 1. Owned or operated by a state, city, town county, district, association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to state law) having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other wastes, including special districts under state law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1288) that discharges to waters of the United States; 2. Designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater; 3. That is not a combined sewer; and 4. That is not part of a publicly owned treatment works. NOI means Notice of Intent to be covered by this permit (see Part II of this permit). NOT means Notice of Termination. Outfall means a point source as defined by 40 CFR at the point where a municipal separate storm sewer discharges to waters of the United States and does not include open conveyances connecting two municipal separate storm sewers, or pipes, tunnels or other conveyances which connect segments of the same stream or other waters of the United States and are used to convey waters of the United States. Owner or operator means the owner or operator of any facility or activity subject to regulation under the NPDES program. 26

119 Permitting Authority means the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Point source means any discernible, confined, and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, vessel or other floating craft from which pollutants are or may be discharged. This term does not include return flows from irrigated agriculture or agricultural stormwater runoff. Pollutant is defined at R18-9-A901(22). A partial listing from this definition includes: dredged spoil, solid waste, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, chemical wastes, biological materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt, and industrial or municipal waste. Significant contributors of pollutants means any discharge that causes or could cause or contribute to a violation of surface water quality standards. Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System all separate storm sewers that are: 1 Owned or operated by the United States, a State, city, town, borough, county, parish, district, association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of the CWA that discharges to waters of the United States. 2 Not defined as large or medium municipal separate storm sewer systems in accordance with this permit 3 This term includes systems similar to separate storm sewer systems in municipalities, such as systems at military bases, large hospital or prison complexes, and highways and other thoroughfares. The term does not include separate storm sewers in very discrete areas, such as individual buildings. Stormwater means stormwater runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) means a comprehensive program to manage the quality of stormwater discharged from the municipal separate storm sewer system. Waters of the United States means: 1. All waters which are currently used, were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide; 2. All interstate waters, including interstate wetlands; 3. All other waters such as interstate lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds the use, degradation, or destruction of which would affect or could affect interstate or foreign commerce including any such waters: a. Which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes; b. From which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce; or c. Which are used or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce; 4. All impoundments of waters otherwise defined as waters of the United States under this definition; 5. Tributaries of waters identified in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this definition; 6. The territorial sea; and 27

120 7. Wetlands adjacent to waters (other than waters that are themselves wetlands) identified in paragraphs 1. through 6. of this definition. Waste treatment systems, including treatment ponds or lagoons designed to meet the requirements of the CWA (other than cooling ponds for steam electric generation stations per 40 CFR 423, which also meet the criteria of this definition) are not waters of the United States. Waters of the United States do not include prior converted cropland. Notwithstanding the determination of an area's status as prior converted cropland by any other federal agency, for the purposes of the Clean Water Act, the final authority regarding Clean Water Act jurisdiction remains with EPA. 28

121 ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED ON THIS FORM Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Water Permits Section 1110 N. Washington, 5415B-3, Phoenix, Arizona Notice of Intent (NOI) for Coverage under AZPDES Permit No. AZG for Discharges from Small MS4s to Waters of the United States FOR AGENCY USE ONLY AUTHORIZATION NUMBER: AUTHORIZATION GRANTED: Y N DATE RECEIVED: - - REVIEWER: RECEIPT MAILED: - - CHECK AS APPLICABLE: NEW NOI REVISED NOI IF A REVISION, PROVIDE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION NO. Applicant is: Federal State Other PERMITTEE (Agency Responsible for the Discharge) Applicant s Name: Phone: Applicant s Mailing Address: City: Zip Code: CONTACT PERSON Name: Phone: Address: Fax: Contact Person s Agency and Title: LOCATION INFORMATION Name of Urbanized Area where the MS4 is located: Name of county(ies) where the MS4 is located: Provide the following information on the approximate center of the MS4: Latitude: E Longitude: E Township: Range: Section: Is any portion of the MS4 located in Indian Country? Yes If yes, name No Does any portion of the MS4 service a population within Indian Country? Yes If yes, how many people within the Indian Country are served by your MS4? No Name(s) of neighboring Tribes/Counties/Cities/Towns (places that share borders with the permittee): Notice of Intent A-29 Appendix A

122 WATERSHED INFORMATION Name of Watershed: Is the Receiving Water a 303 (d) Impaired Water? Name of Receiving Water(s): Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No If any of the receiving waters are 303 (d)-listed Impaired Waters, you must complete the Impaired Water Information portion of this form. IMPAIRED WATERS INFORMATION If you indicated that any of the receiving waters to which you discharge are listed as a 303 (d) Impaired Water, please answer the following questions. Is there a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the 303 (d) Impaired Water? Yes Proceed to Part A No Proceed to Part B Part A. Does the TMDL prescribe a wasteload allocation to stormwater discharge from your MS4? Yes Check the box below No Proceed to Part B I certify that the SWMP identifies specific BMPs that will be used to meet wasteload allocations. I also certify that I will monitor for pollutants for which my MS4 is assigned a wasteload allocation. Part B. Check the box below if the MS4 has the potential to discharge the pollutants identified on the 303(d) list. I certify that the description of the SWMP addresses specific BMPs for reducing the discharge of 303 (d)- listed pollutants. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This NOI must include the following attachments prepared as specified in Part III of the general permit. A description of your Stormwater Management Program Has another governmental entity agreed to satisfy any of your permit obligations? Yes If yes, check the boxes below No The agreement is explained in the description of your Stormwater Management Program. Written documentation of your agreement is included as an attachment. CERTIFICATION This certification must be signed by the appropriate party as specified in this general permit Part VI.L. 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 gathered and evaluated 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 the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. In addition I certify that the permittee will comply with all terms and conditions stipulated in General Permit No. AZG issued by the Director. Printed Name of Applicant s Representative: Title: Signature of Applicant s Representative: Date: - - Notice of Termination B-30 Appendix B

123 NOTICE OF TERMINATION Discharges of Small MS4s to Waters of The United States AZPDES Permit No. AZG Submission of this Notice of Termination (NOT) constitutes notice that the party identified on this form is terminating coverage under the AZPDES general permit, and authorization to discharge aquatic pesticides to waters of the U.S. terminates at midnight on the day the NOT is post-marked for delivery to ADEQ. ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED. Submit this form to: Surface Water Permits Unit MS4 NOT Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Water Permits Section 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ PERMIT INFORMATION AZPDES Authorization Number Name of applicant on Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to ADEQ Address of applicant on NOI submitted to ADEQ Check Here if you are no longer the Owner/Operator of the facility If checked, provide the following information concerning the new Operator/Owner: Name: Phone: Contact Person: Address/Location: City: State: Zip Code: Check Here if the stormwater discharge is being terminated Check Here if the stormwater discharge is being covered under another AZPDES individual or general permit If checked, provide the permit number II. CERTIFICATION This certification must be signed by the appropriate party as specified in Part VI.L. of the general permit. 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 gathered and evaluated 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 the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Printed Name: Title: Notice of Termination B-31 Appendix B

124 APPENDIX B Map of Apache Junction Showing Urbanized Area and 303(d) Impaired Waters

125 S ELLSWORTH RD MOEUR RD N IDAHO RD S CORTEZ RD N CORTEZ RD F MCKELLIPS RD E MAIN ST E PUEBLO AVE C A P Canal E BROADWAY RD E SOUTHERN AVE E BASELINE RD S 92ND ST ELLSWORTH ST MCDOWELL RD E MAIN ST E PUEBLO AVE N CRISMON RD S CRISMON RD 60 CRISMON RD E BROWN RD E UNIVERSITY DR MESA E APACHE TRL C A P Canal N MERIDIAN DR N MERIDIAN DR E BROADWAY AVE S MERIDIAN RD MERIDIAN RD N IRONWOOD DR W APACHE TRL S IRONWOOD DR Central Arizona Project Aque MCKELLIPS BLVD W LOST DUTCHMAN BLVD E SUPERSTITION BLVD S IDAHO RD W SOUTHERN AVE E MCKELLIPS BLVD Bulldog W ash E LOST DUTCHMAN BLVD APACHE JUNCTION Weeks Wash E OLD WEST HWY E SOUTHERN AVE W BASELINE AVE E BASELINE AVE S GOLDFIELD RD Weekes W ash N MOUNTAIN VIEW RD E BROADWAY AVE S MOUNTAIN VIEW RD N HOLMES RD S HOLMES RD irst W ater Creek Superstition Mountains Legend Washes Canals Limited Access Higwhay Highway HAWES RD E ELLIOT RD VINEYARD RD Weeks Wash Siphon Draw KINGS RANCH RD S GOLD CANYON DR City Limits Local Roads Apache Junction Mesa Urbanized Areas Inside City Limits Outside City Limits Miles JOB NO.: DESIGN: DRAWN: DATE: SCALE: MB EMP 3/7/03 1:60,000 URBANIZED AREAS 2000 CENSUS INCORPORATED PLACES CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA FIGURE B-1