Speaker Richard Price, P.E., LEED AP, CSM EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. Stormwater Program Manager rprice@eaest.com Introduction to DOT Storm Water Program Highways Division, Oahu District November 2014 1
INTRODUCTION: ABOUT ME Who am I? What is my background? What is my stormwater background? INTRODUCTION: ABOUT YOU Who are you? What is your stormwater background? Why are you here today? Richard Price, P.E., LEED AP, CSM rprice@eaest.com WHY ARE YOU HERE? Learn about stormwater regulations Highlight Changes: Done and Upcoming Comply with permit requirements for training Share construction BMPExperience?!? GLOSSARY BMP Best Management Practice EPA Environmental Protection Agency MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System SWMP Storm Water Management Plan SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 2
2. DOT MS4 Permit HDOT Stormwater Permits for Construction CLEAN WATER ACT NPDES PERMIT NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Background/Purpose of MS4 Permit Current Permit effective October 2013 4 th Permit Cycle Permit Includes: Public Education and Outreach Public Involvement/Participation Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff Control Post Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Industrial and Commercial Activities Discharge Management Municipal Industrial Facilities Monitoring Storm Water Management Program Plan MS4 Permit requires DOT to update and implement a SWMPP Describes specific activities for each SWMPP Component ff l b f h Effectively becomes an extension of the Permit Available online at: http://www.stormwaterhawaii.com 3
Construction Requirements MS4 Permit Construction Inspection Requirements: Initial Inspections Prior to ground disturbing activities verify BMPs as required by the BMP Plan review E&SC, good housekeeping, and compliance identify and remedy any issues Construction Requirements TRAINING and EDUCATION: Training must be given to HDOT employees and contractors involved in the planning, design, or construction of projects within DOT rights of way. Independent Inspections Inspector independent of the construction projects to be inspected Notify DOH of critical deficiencies corrective actions and follow up inspections major deficiencies addressed in 5 days additional to NPDES Construction Permit inspections or inspections required by DOT contract Construction Requirements THIS IS A REFRESHER COURSE Additional resources available online at: stormwaterhawaii.com Enforcement Response Plan Required by MS4 Permit to: Establish policies to ensure compliance with Part D.1.d.(1) requiring the implementation of standards Develop procedures for corrective actions, and followup inspections when an inspected project is not in full compliance with its requirements 4
CONSENT DECREE DOT entered into CD September 2005 Requirements for each component of MS4 Permit Program CD Language copied into 2006 MS4 Permit and carry over into current Permit Specific Requirements for Construction: Initial Inspections Independent Inspections Revise Standards Education And Training DOT Document Revisions Specifications Water Pollution and Erosion Control Notes SWPPP Template for NPDES projects 5
DOT Document Revisions Specifications Section 209 Temporary Water Pollution, Dust, and Erosion Control (Revised 2/10/14) DOT Document Revisions Section 209 Temporary Water Pollution, Dust, and Erosion Control revisions included: Inspection requirements for both permitted and nonpermitted sites Section 619 Planting (Revised 1/27/14) Construction requirements Section 641 Hydro Mulch Seeding (Revised 1/27/14) Appendix that lists potential pollutant sources and corresponding BMPs used to mitigate the pollutants. DOT Document Revisions Section 619 Planting (Revised 1/27/14) Section641 Hydro MulchSeeding (Revised 1/27/14) Fertilizer Specifications Temporary Stabilization 6
Construction BMP Manual Maintenance BMP Manual Available online at: stormwaterhawaii.com Updates expected 2015 Permanent BMP Manual Available online at: stormwaterhawaii.com Updates expected Spring 2015 7
HDOH Construction Stormwater Permits Construction General Permit December 2013 Individual Permit HAR 11 55, App. C Revisions: SWPPP Requirements Increased Inspections Requirements: NOI SWPPP BMP Installation & Maintenance Inspections Monitoring QUESTIONS??? Report storm water violations: 808-831-6714 stormwaterhawaii.com 8