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United States Office of Water EPA 833-B-92-001 Environmental Protection (EN-336) October 1992 

Agency 

EPA Storm Water Management 

For Construction Activities 

Developing 

Pollution Prevention Plans 

And Best Management 

Practices 

SUMMARY GUIDE 
FOREWORD 

This booklet provides summary guidance on the development of storm water pollution 

prevention plans and identification of appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) for for 

construction activities. It provides technical assistance and support for construction activities 

subject to pollution prevention requirements established under National Pollutant Discharge 

Elimination System (NPDES) permits for storm water point source discharges. 

EPA’s storm water program significantly expands the scope and application of the existing 

NPDES permit system for municipal and industrial process wastewater discharges. It 

emphasizes pollution prevention and reflects a heavy reliance on BMPs to reduce pollutant 

loadings and improve water quality. This booklet provides summary guidance in both of these 

areas. 

The document summarized here was issued in support of EPA regulations and policy initiatives 

involving the development and implementation of a National storm water program. The 

document is Agency guidance only. It does not establish or affect legal rights or obligations. 

Agency decisions in any particular case will be made applying the laws and regulations on the 

basis of specific facts when permits are issued or regulations promulgated. 

The document and this booklet will be revised and expanded periodically to reflect additional 

pollution prevention information and data on treatment effectiveness of BMPs. Comments 

from users will be welcomed. Send comments to U.S. EPA, Office of Wastewater 

Enforcement and Compliance, 401 M Street, SW, Mail Code EN-336, Washington, CC 

20460. 
Construction Guidance Executive Summary 

Table of Contents 

Page 

Overview of Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 

Figure -- Six Phases for Developing and Implementing 

Construction Storm Water Pollution Preventions Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

Site Evaluation and Design Development Phase ............................. 3 

(A) Collecting Site Information ....................................... 3 

(B) Develop Site Plan Design ........................................ 3 

(C) Describe Construction Activity ..................................... 4 

(D) Prepare Pollution Prevention Site Map ................................ 4 

Assessment Phase ................................................. 5 

(A) Measure the Site Area .......................................... 5 

(B) Determine the Drainage Areas ..................................... 5 

(C) Calculate the Runoff Coefficient .................................... 5 

Table 1. Typical “C” Values ........................................ 6 

Control Selection/Plan Design Phase ..................................... 7 

(A) Review and Incorporate State and Local Requirements .................... 7 

(B) Select Erosion and Sediment Controls ................................ 7 

(C) Select Other Controls ........................................... 8 

(D) Select Storm Water Management Controls ............................. 9 

(E) Indicate the Location of Controls on the Site Map ........................ 9 

(F) Prepare an Inspection and Maintenance Plan ........................... 9 

(G) Prepare a Description of Controls .................................. 10 

(H) Prepare a Sequence of Major Activities .............................. 10 

Certification and Notification Phase .................................... 11 

(A) Certify the Pollution Prevention Plan ................................ 11 

(B) Submit a Notice of Intent ........................................ 11 

Construction/Implementation Phase .................................... 13 

(A) Implement Controls ............................................ 13 

(B) Inspect and Maintain Controls .................................... 13 

(C) Maintain Records of Construction Activities ........................... 14 

(D) Update/Change the Plan ........................................ 14 

(E) Report Releases of Reportable Quantities ............................. 14 

(F) Provide for Plan Location and Access ............................... 14 

Final Stabilization/Termination Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 
Construction Guidance Executive Summary 

Table of Contents (Continued) 

Text 

Other References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Construction General Permit Requirements Preconstruction Checklist ............. 18 

Construction/Implementation Checklist .................................. 19 

Final Stabilization/Termination Checklist ................................. 20 

Erosion and Sediment Control Selection Checklist .......................... 21 

Model Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 
A BRIEF GUIDE TO REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING 

POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 

Storm wafer runoff is part of the natural hydrologic cycle. However, human activities, particularly 

urbanization can alter natural drainage patterns and add pollutants to the rainwater and snowmelt that run 

off the earth’s surface and enter our Nation’s rivers, lakes, streams, and coastal waters. In fact, recent 

studies have shown that storm water runoff is a major source of pollutants impairing our sport and 

commercial fisheries, restricting swimming, and affecting the navigability of many of our Nation’s waters. 

Recognizing the Importance of this problem, Congress directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) to develop a Federal program under the Clean Water Act to regulate certain high priority storm water 

sources. The Issuance of storm water discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 

System (NPDES) is a major part of the Agency’s efforts to restore and maintain the Nation’s water quality. 

Discharges of storm water runoff from construction sites which disturb 5 or more acres of land must now 

be covered by an NPDES permit. To deal with the thousands of construction projects which are now 

required to be covered by storm water permits, EPA strongly encourages the use of general permits, 

Under the NPDES program, a general permit authorizes discharges from a number of sources. To 

specifically address storm water discharges from construction sites located in the States and territories 

that have not been delegated NPDES permitting authority, EPA issued NPDES General Permits for Storm 

Water Discharges from Construction Sites in the September 9 and September 25, 1992, Federal Register. 

IA complete list of these States and territories to which EPA’s permits apply may be found on page 17 of 

this document.) 

The purpose of this document is to describe the steps which must be completed in order for a construction 

site to comply with the pollution prevention plan requirements contained in EPA’s general permits. A 

detailed manual on how to develop and implement your pollution prevention plan is available from the 

National Technical lnformation Service (NTIS). The manual, titled Storm Water Management for 

Construction Activities: Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices, provides 

much more specific information than this brief guide. Instructions for ordering the detailed manual and a 

listing of other references that you may find useful can be found on page 17 of this guide. It is important 

to note that permit requirements will vary from State to State and permit to permit; therefore, you should 

read your permit carefully. 

OVERVIEW OF POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN REQUIREMENTS 

Under the NPDES General Permits for Storm Water Discharges From Construction Sites, EPA requires the 

development and implementation of a pollution prevention plan. A pollution prevention plan for 

construction is designed to reduce pollution at the construction site, before it can cause environmental 

problems. Many of the practices and measures required for the pollution prevention plan represent 

standard operating procedure at many construction sites. Storm water management controls, erosion and 

sediment controls, inspection and maintenance have all been used at a number of construction projects. 

This guide is organized according to the phases of the pollution prevention planning and implementation 

process. A set of checklists and a model plan at the end of the document are provided to further clarify 

requirements. As shown on the chart on the following page, pollution prevention planning requirements 

have been organized to provide you with a step-by-step process for ensuring that pollutants are not making 

their way into the storm water discharges from your site. The six major phases of the process are (1) site 

evaluation and design development, (2) assessment, (3) control selection and plan design, (4) certification 

and notification, (5) construction/implementation, and (6) final stabilization/termination. In addition all 

permit holders must meet a number of general requirements. 

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SITE EVALUATION AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 

• Collect site information 

• Develop site plan design 

• Prepare pollution prevention site map 

ASSESSMENT 

• Measure the site area 

• Determine the drainage, areas 

• Calculate the runoff coefficient 

CONTROL SELECTlON/PLAN DESIGN 

• Review and incorporate State or local requirements 

• Select erosion and sediment controls 

• Select other controls 

• Select storm water management controls 

• lndicate the location of controls on the site map 

• Prepare an inspection and maintenance plan 

• Coordinate controls with construction activity 

• Prepare sequence of major activities 

CERTlFlCATlON AND NOTIFICATION 

• Certify the plan 

• Submit Notice of Intent 

• Plan location and public access 

CONSTRUCTlON/lMPLEMENTATlON 

• Implement controls 

• Inspect and maintain controls 

• Update/change the plan 

• Report releases of reportable quantities 

FlNAL STABlLlZATION/TERMlNATION 

• Final stabilization 

• Notice of Termination 

• Record retention 

SIX PHASES FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING CONSTRUCTION STORM 

WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS 

October 1992 
SITE EVALUATION AND 

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE 

The first phase in a preparing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for a construction project is to 

define the characteristics of the site and the type of constructron that will be occurring. This phase iS 

broken down into four requirements: (A) collect site information, (B) develop site design, (C) describe 

construction activity, and (D) prepare pollution prevention site map. 

(A) Collect Site Information 

Prior to design, it is necessary to collect information about the existing conditions at the construction site. 

The EPA General Permits require that the Pollution Prevention Plan include the following information: 

• Existing soils information-Where information exists which describes the soils at the construction 

site, this data must be included in the pollution prevention plan. Soils date may include soil type, 

depth of the soil layer, soil texture, infiltration (percolation rate), or whether the soils are 

susceptible to erosion. Sources of soils information could include soil borings or other 

geotechnical investigations. Soil Conservation Service (SCS) soil surveys may also be used, end 

SCS surveys typically indicate whether a soil is erodible. 

• Existing runoff water quality-If storm water runoff from the proposed construction site has been 

sampled end analyzed for the presence of any pollutant (e.g., total suspended solids), then the 

results of the analyses must be included in the pollution prevention plan. In most cases. existing 

runoff water quality date are not available for a specific site, particularly an undeveloped site. 

However, if the construction site is on or adjacent to an existing industrial facility, that facility may 

have collected runoff water quality data to satisfy another permit. If there are no existing data on 

the quality of runoff from the site, then it is not necessary to collect or analyze storm water 

samples for the Construction General Permit. Runoff water quality date may sometimes be 

available from your State or local government, e.g., the local municipal separate storm sewer 

authority. You may also be able to obtain runoff water quality information from the U.S. 

Geological Survey (USGS), State, or local watershed protection agencies. 

• Location of surface waters on the construction site-If the construction site includes or is adjacent 

to surface waters then the location end extent of the surface waters must be determined so that 

they may be indicated on the pollution prevention site map. Surface waters include lakes, rivers, 

streams (both perennial end intermittent), and wetlands. 

• Name of receiving water-Identify the name and location of the body of water, e.g., stream, 

creek, run, wetland, river, Iake, bay, ocean, that will receive the runoff from the construction site. 

If the receiving water is a tributary include the name of the ultimate receiving body of water if 

possible. If the site drains into a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, identify the system and 

indicate the receiving water to which the system discharges. This information is usually available 

from county, State, or USGS maps. 

(B) Develop Site Plan Design 

Once the information on the existing site conditions is collected, it is possible to develop a site plan design. 

In addition to the goals and objectives for the facilities being constructed, the designers should also 

consider objectives which will limit the amount of pollution in storm water runoff from the Construction 

site, such as: 

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• Disturb the smallest area possible. 

• Avoid disturbance of sensitive areas such as: 

- Steep and/or unstable slopes 

- Surface waters, including wetlands 

- Areas with soiIs susceptible to erosion 

- Existing drainage channels. 

• Identify areas to be preserved or left as open space. 

(C) Describe Construction Activity 

In preparing your plan, you must (1) describe the purpose or goal of the construction project (e.g., a single 

family residential development, a multistory office building, or a highway interchange) and (2) list the soil 

disturbing activities necessary to complete the project. (Soil disturbing activities might include clearing, 

excavation and stockpiling, rough grading, final or finish grading, preparation for seeding or planting, 

excavation of trenches, demolition, etc.). 

(D) Prepare Pollution Prevention Site Map 

The final step of the site evaluation and design development phase is to combine the information collected 

into a comprehensive pollution prevention site map. The starting point for the pollution prevention site 

map should be the site plan prepared for the constructjon design. The map for the construction site should 

be drawn to scale with topography. The scale of the map should be small enough so that you can easily 

distinguish important features such as drainage swales and control measures that will be added later. In 

addition to the location of surface waters, the following information must be included on the site map: 

l Slopes after grading-Indicate what the location and steepness of slopes will be after grading. 

l Disturbed areas -indicate the areas of soil disturbing activities or the total area of the site where 

soil will be disturbed. Also draw an outline of areas that will not be disturbed. 

l Drainage patterns/discharge points-Indicate the drainage patterns of the site after the major 

grading activities and the location of the points where storm water will discharge from the site. 

- To illustrate the drainage pattern of the site, use topographic contour lines or arrows to indicate 

the direction runoff will flow. 

- Show the location of swales or channels. If there is a new or proposed underground storm 

drain system on the site, this should be indicated on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 

site map as well. 
ASSESSMENT PHASE 

Once the characteristics of the site and the construction have been defined, the next phase in 

developing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan iS to measure the size of the land disturbance and 

estimate the impact the project will have on storm water runoff from the site based on information 

collected in Phase 1. Three things should be done to assess the project: (A) measure the site area, (B) 

measure the drainage areas, and (C) calculate the runoff coefficient. 

(A) Measure the Site Area 

The General Permit requires that you indicate in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan estimates of the 

total site area and the area that will be disturbed. The total site area estimate must represent the size of 

the parcel of property or right of way on which the construction is occurring. The disturbed area estimate 

must represent the portion of the total site area which will be disturbed over the course of the construction 

project. These values can be measured from the pollution prevention site map which is drawn to scale. 

(B) Determine the Drainage Areas 

Although the size of each drainage area for each point where concentrated flow will leave the site is not 

required to be included in the pollution prevention plan, this information will help you select and design the 

sediment control and storm water management measures for your project in the next phase of the plan. 

Drainage areas are portions of the site where runoff will flow in one particular direction or to a particular 

discharge point. Use the drainage patterns indicated on the site map to determine the drainage areas. 

(C) Calculate the Runoff Coefficient 

The General Permit requires that you estimate the runoff coefficient of the site after construction is 

complete. The runoff coefficient is an estimate of the fraction of total rainfall that will appear as runoff. 

For example, the “c" value of lawn area is 0.2, which indicates that only 20 percent of the water that falls 

on grassed areas will end up as surface runoff. In contrast, the "c" value of a paved area can be 0.9 or 

higher, indicating that 90 percent of the rain falling on this type of surface will run off. Runoff coefficients 

for sites with more than one land use are estimated by calculating a weighted average (based upon area) of 

the runoff coefficients for each land use. Table 1 lists runoff coefficients for various land uses. 

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TABLE 1. TYPlCAL “C” VALUES (ASCE 1960) 

Description of Area Runoff Coefficients 

Business 

Downtown Areas 0.70-0.95 

Neighborhood Areas 0.50-0.70 

Residential 

Single-family areas 0.30-0.50 

Multiunits, detached 0.40-0.60 

Multiunits. attached 0.60-0.75 

Residential (suburban) 

Apartment dwelling areas 

Industrial 

Light Areas 

Heavy areas 

0.25-0.40 

0.50-0.70 

0.50-0.80 

0.60-0.90 

Parks, cemeteries 0.10-0.25 

Playgrounds 0.20-0.35 

Railroad yard areas 0.20-0.40 

Unimproved areas 0.10-0.30 

Streets 

Asphalt 0.70-0.95 

Concrete 0.80-0.95 

Brick 0.70-0.85 

Drives and walks 0.75-0.85 

Roofs 

Lawns - course textured soil greater than 85% sand) 

Slop.: flat, 2% 

Average, 2-7% 

Steep, 7% 

0.75-0.95 

0.05-0.10 

0.10-0.15 

0.15-0.20 

Lawns - fine textured soil (greater than 40% clay) 

Slope: Flat, 2% 

Average, 2-7% 

Steep, 7% 

0.13-0.17 

0.18-0.22 

0.25-0.35 
After you have collected the information and made measurements, the next phase is to design a plan to 

prevent and control pollution of storm water runoff from your construction site. To complete the Storm 

Water Pollution Prevention Plan, (A) review and incorporate State and local requirements, (B) select 

erosion and sediment controls. (C) select other controls, (D) select storm water management controls, 

(E) indicate the location of controls in the site map, (F) prepare an inspection and maintenance plan, (G) 

prepare a description of controls. and (H) prepare a sequence of major activities. The following 

subsections explain how the controls you select should be described in the Storm Water Pollution 

Prevention Plan. 

(A) Review and Incorporate State and Local Requirements 

If the construction site is located in a Stats or municipality which implements its own separate storm water 

management or erosion and sediment control programs, then the pollution prevention plan prepared for 

compliance with EPA’s NPDES General Permit must also comply with the State or local requirements. 

Therefore, prior to designing the pollution prevention plan, you must first determine what requirements, if 

any, exist for sediment and erosion site plans, site permits or storm water management site plans, or site 

permits. Where these requirements do exist, then they must be carefully reviewed and incorporated into 

the plan design. 

Consideration of State and local requirements in the plan design phase is necessary because the permit 

requires that the permitter provide a certification that the pollution prevention plan reflects the 

requirements applicable to protecting surface water resources in sediment and erosion site plans or 

permits, or storm water management site plans or site permits approved by State or local officials. 

(B) Select Erosion and Sediment Controls 

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan must include a description of the measures to be used for 

erosion and sediment controls throughout the construction project. These controls include stabilization 

measures for disturbed areas and structural controls to divert runoff and remove sediment. Erosion and 

sediment controls are implemented during the construction period to prevent and/or control the loss of soil 

from the construction site into the receiving waters. Your selection of the most appropriate erosion and 

sediment controls depends on a number of factors, but is most dependent on site conditions. The 

information collected in the site evaluation, design and assessment phases is used to select controls. 

Some controls are discussed below: 

l Stabilization-Under the EPA’s General Permit disturbed areas of the construction site that will not 

be redisturbed for 21 days or more must be stabilized by the 14th day after the last disturbance. 

Stabilization measures include the following: 

- Temporary Seeding-Temporary seeding is the planting of fast-growing grasses to hold down 

the soils in disturbad areas so that they are less apt to be carried offsite by storm water runoff 

or wind. 

- Permanent seeding-Permanent seeding is the use of permanent vegetation (grass, trees, or 

shrubs) to stabilize the soil by holding soil particles in place. 

- Mulching-Mulching is the placement of material such as hay, grass, woodchips, straw. or 

gravel on the soil surface to cover and hold in place disturbed soils. (Mulching often 

accompanies seeding.) 

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The EPA General Permit requires that the pollution prevention plan include structural practices to divert 

flows away from disturbed areas, to store flows, or to limit the discharge of pollutants from the site. The 

following is a list of some of the practices which may be used. 

• Structural control measures 

- Earth Dike-An earth dike is a mound of stabilized soil which is constructed to divert runoff, 

Earth dikes may be used to either divert uncontaminated runoff away from disturbed areas or to 

divert contaminated runoff into a sediment basin or sediment trap. 

- Silt fence-A silt fence is a temporary measure consisting of posts with filter fabric stretched 

across the posts and sometimes with a wire support fence. The fence is installed along the 

downslope or sideslope perimeter of a disturbed area. Runoff passes through the openings in 

the fabric, while sediment is trapped on the uphill side. 

- Sediment trap-A sediment trap is formed by excavating a pond or by placing an earthen 

embankment across a low area or drainage swale. It has an outlet or spillway made of large 

stones or aggregate. The trap retains the runoff long enough to allow the silt to settle out. 

- Sediment basin-A sediment basin is a settling pond with a controlled water release structure, 

e.g., a riser and pipe outlet with a gravel filter, which slows the release of runoff, The basin 

detains sediment-laden runoff from larger drainage areas long enough for most of the sediment 

to settle out. 

The EPA General Permit requires that, where it is attainable, a temporary or permanent sediment basin be 

installed in any drainage location where more than 10 acres in the upstream drainage area are disturbed at 

one rime. The sediment basin must provide at least 3,600 cubic feet of storage for every acre of land 

which it drains (flows from upland areas that are undisturbed may be diverted around the basin). For 

drainage locations with 10 or fewer disturbed acres, sediment traps, filter fences, or equivalent measures 

must be installed along the downhill boundary of the construction site. 

(C) Select Other Controls 

In addition to erosion and sediment controls, the Pollution Prevention Plan for your project must address 

the other potential pollutant sources that may exist on a construction site. These controls include proper 

disposal of construction site, waste disposal, compliance with applicable State or local waste disposal, 

sanitary sewer or septic system regulations, control of offsite vehicle tracking, and control of allowable 

non-storm water discharges, as explained in the following bullets: 

• Ensure proper disposal of construction site waste materials. 

• Treat or dispose of sanitary wastes that are generated onsite in accordance with State or local 

requirements. Contact the local government or State regulatory agency. 

• Prevent offsite tracking of sediments and generation of dust. Stabilized construction entrances or 

vehicle washing racks should be installed at locations where vehicles leave site. the Where dust 

may be a problem, implement dust control measures such as irrigation. 

• Identify and prevent contamination of non-storm water discharges. Where non-storm water 

discharges allowed by the General Permit exist, they must be identified and steps must be taken to 

prevent contamination of these discharges. 

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(D) Select Storm Water Management Controls 

Storm water management controls are constructed to prevent of control pollution of storm water after the 

Construction is completed. The General Permit requires that the pollution prevention plan include a 

description of the measures that will be installed to control pollutants in storm water after construction is 

complete. For sites in which the development results in runoff flows that are higher than pre-construction 

levels, the pollution prevention plan must include a technical explanation of why a particular storm water 

management measure was selected. These controls include, but are not limited to, one or more of the 

following: 

• Retention pond-A pond that holds runoff in a reservoir without release except by means of 

evaporation, infiltration, or emergency bypass. 

• Detention pond-A pond that holds or detains runoff in a basin for a limited time releasing it slowly 

to allow most of the sediments to drop out. 

• Infiltration measures-Measures that allow the percolation of water though the ground surface into 

subsurface soiI. Specific measures include infiltration trenches, basins, and dry wells. 

• Vegetated swales and natural depressions-Grass-lined ditches or depressions that transport 

runoff, filter sediments from the runoff, and enhance infiltration of the runoff. 

Selection of the most appropriate storm water management measures depends upon a number of factors 

associated with site conditions. EPA expects that most sites can employ measures to remove 80 percent 

of the total suspended solids from post-construction runoff. When you select storm water management 

measures for a development project, consider the impacts of these measures on other environmental media 

(e.g., land, air, and ground water). 

In addition to pollutant removal, the storm water management portion of the plan must address velocity 

dissipation at discharge locations. Development usually means an increase in speed with which the site 

will drain because of the addition of paved areas, storm sewers, curbs, gutters, etc. The General Permit 

requires that velocity dissipation devices be placed along the length of any outfall where the discharge 

from the developed area may erode the channel. The potential for erosion is primarily dependent upon the 

velocity of the storm water discharge and the type of material that lines the channel. One velocity 

dissipation device is riprap outlet protection, which is stone or riprap placed at the discharge point to 

reduce the speed of concentrated storm water flows. 

(E) Indicate the Location of Controls on the Site Map 

Pollution prevention measures must be shown on the pollution prevention site map, including the location 

of each measure used for erosion and sediment control, storm water management, and other controls. 

When this has been done, the site map is ready to be included in the Pollution Prevention Plan. Note: It 

may not be feasible to indicate some controls on the site map, e.g., waste control measures. 

(F) Prepare an Inspection and Maintenance Plan 

After the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is prepared and the necessary controls are installed, you 

will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining them. The General Permit requires that you prepare a 

description of the procedures to maintain the pollution prevention measures onsite. An inspection and 

maintenance checklist for each of the control measures proposed for the construction site should be 

Included in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan prior to starting construction. 

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(G) Prepare a Description of Controls 

Once vou have finished planning Your construction activities and selected the controls, make a list of each 

type of control you plan to use on the site. Include a description of each control, describe its purpose, and 

explain why it IS afJprOQriate In this location. The description should also include specific information about 

the control such as size, required materials, and methods of installation/use. Read Your permit carefully to 

ensure that Your plan Includes all of the required controls. 

(H) Prepare a Sequence of Major Activities 

You must prepare a sequence of major activities that includes the installation of all the controls, earth 

disturbing activities, all stabilization activities, and the maintenance required for the controls. The 

sequence should clearly indicate the order in which each of the activities described takes place. Several 

general principles are helpful in developing the sequence of major activities: 

l Install downslope and sideslope perimeter controls brforr tha land disturbing activity occurs. 

l Do not disturb an area until it is necessary for construction to proceed. 

l Cover or stabilize disturbed areas as soon as possible. 

. Time construction activities to limit impact from seasonal climate changes or weathrr events. 

l Oelay construction of infiltration measures until the end of tha construction project when upstream 

drainago areas have been stabilized. 

l Do not remove temporary perimeter controls until m all upstream areas are finally stabilized. 

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CERTIFICATION AND 

NOTIFICATION PHASE 

Once the site description and controls portion of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan have been 

prepared, you now must (A) certify the pollution prevention plan and (B) submit a Notice of Intent to 

the appropriate agency. The checklist provided at the end of this document will be very useful in 

evaluating whether all the required items are included in your Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 

prior to certifying the plan or submitting a Notice of Intent. 

(A) Certify the Pollution Prevention Plan 

Once a pollution prevention plan is prepared, the EPA General Permit requires that the plan be certified. 

The plan should identify an Authorized representative for each operator to sign the plan. The authorized 

representative must be someone at or near the top of the management chain, such as the president, vice 

president, or a general partner, who has been delegated the authority to sign and certify this type of 

document. In signing the plan, the authorized representative certifies that the information is true and 

assumes liability for the plan. Note that Section 309 of the Clean Water Act provides for significant 

penalties where information is false or the permittee violates, either knowingly or negligently, permit 

requirements. 

In addition to the party or parties considered to be operators, construction activities often have a number 

of different short-term contractors and subcontractors coming onsite during each phase of the project 

development. The EPA General Permit requires that the contractors and subcontractors responsible for 

implementing measures in the Pollution Prevention Plan be listed in the plan with the measures for which 

they are responsible and that they sign a certification statement that they understand the permit 

requirements. 

(B) Submit a Notice of Intent 

The General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity from Construction 

Activities requires that you submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) at least 2 days before construction activities 

begin. The NOI is essentially an application and contains important information about your site, including 

site location, owner information, operator (general contractor) information, receiving water(s), existing 

NPDES Permit Number (if any), an indication of existing quantitative data, and a brief description of the 

project. 

EPA has developed a one-page form to be used by industrial facilities and construction activities when they 

submit NOls. This form indicates all the information that you are required to provide and must be used in 

order for the NOI to be processed correctly. NOls for the EPA General Permit will be submitted directly to 

EPA’s central processing center at the following address: 

Storm Water Notice of Intent 

P.O. Box 1215 

Newington, VA 22122 

Each party or each of the parties who have day-to-day responsibilities for site operations, and each party or 

each of the parties who have control over the designs and specifications necessary to ensure compliance 

with plan requirements and permit conditions, must submit an NOI. It is anticipated that there will be 

projects where more than one entity (e.g., the owner, developer, or general contractor) will need to submit 

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an NOI so that both of the requirements for an Operator are met. In this case, those persons will become 

co-permitees. 

Deadlines-There are different deadlines for submitting NOls depending on whether the construction 

starts before or after October 1, 1992. 

• Before October 1, 1992-For construction activities that have started before October 1, 1992, 

and plan to continue beyond this date, the NOI must be submitted on or before October 1, 1992. 

• After October 1, 1992-If construction will not begin until after October 1, 1992, an NOI must be 

postmarked at least 2 days before construction begins. 

• The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan must be completed prior to the submittal of an NOI 

October 1992 Page 12 
CONSTRUCTION/ 

IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 

Once you have prepared a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and filed a Notice of Intent, you may 

start construction of the project as early as 2 days after the NOI is postmarked. However, you have 

not vet met all requirements of your permit. You must now do the things that you said you would do 

in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: (A) implement the controls, (B) inspect and maintain the 

controls, (C) maintain records of construction activities, (D) update/change the plan to keep it current, 

(E) take proper action when there is a reportable quantity spill, and (F) have plans accessible. 

(A) Implement Controls 

The first action that should be taken is to construct or perform the controls that were selected for the 

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The controls should be constructed or applied in accordance with 

State or local specifications. If there are no State or local specifications for control measures, then the 

controls should be constructad in accordance with good engineering practices. The controls must be 

constructed in the order indicated in the sequence of major activities. Stabilization measures must be 

applied within the timeframe specified in the permit. 

To ensure that controls are adequately implemented, it is important that the work crews who install the 

measures are experienced and/or adequately trained. Improperly installed controls can have little or no 

effect and may actually increase the pollution of storm water. It is also important that all other workers on 

the construction site be made aware of the controls so that they do not inadvertently disturb or remove 

them. 

(B) Inspect and Maintain Controls 

As discussed previously, inspection and maintenance of the protective measures that are part of this plan 

are as important to pollution prevention as proper planning, design/selection, and installation. 

• Inspection-The EPA General Permit requires inspection every 7 days or within 24 hours of a 

storm of 0.5 inches or more in depth. All disturbed areas of the site, areas for material storage, 

locations where vehicles enter or exit the site, and all of the erosion and sediment controls that 

were identified as part of the plan must be inspected. Controls must be in good operating 

condition until the area they protect has been completely stabilized and the construction activity is 

complete. 

• Maintence/repairs-The inspector must record any damages or deficiencies in the control 

measures on an inspection report form provided for this purpose. Those reports document the 

inspection of the pollution prevention measures. These same forms can be used to request 

maintenance and repair and to prove that inspection and maintenance wore performed. The 

operator should correct damage or deficiencies as soon as practicable after the inspection but in no 

case later than 7 days after the inspection. Any changes that may be required to correct 

deficiencies in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan should also be made as soon as 

practicable after the inspection but in no case later than 7 days after the inspection. 

October 1992 Page 13 
(C) Maintain Records of Construction Activities 

In addition to the inspection and maintenance reports, the operator should keep records of the construction 

activity on the site. In particular, the operator should keep a record of the following information: 

• The dates when major grading activities occur in a particular area. 

• The dates when construction activities cease in an area, temporarily or permanently 

• The dates when an area is stabilized, temporarily or permanently. 

These records can be used to make sure that areas where there is no construction activity will be stabilized 

within the required timeframe. 

(D) Update/Change the Plan 

For a construction activity to be in full compliance with its NPDES storm water permit, and for the Storm 

Water Pollution Prevention Plan to be effective, the plan must accurately reflect site features and 

operations. When it does not. the plan must be changed. The plan must also be changed if the operator 

observes that it is not effective in minimizing pollutant discharge from the site. 

If, at any time during the effective period of the permit, the permitting authority, finds that the plan does 

not meat one or more of the minimum standards established by the General Permit, the permitting 

authority will notify the permittee of required changes necessary to bring the plan up to standard. 

(E) Report Releases of Reportable Quantities 

Because construction activities may handle certain hazardous substances over the course of the project, 

spills of these substances in amounts that equal or exceed Reportable Quantity (RQ) levels are a possibility. 

EPA has issued regulations that define what reportable quantity Ievels are for oil and hazardous 

substances. These regulations are found at 40 CFR Part 110, 40 CFR Part 117, or 40 CFR Part 302. If 

there is a RQ release during the construction period, then you must take the following stops: 

• Notify the National Response Center immediately at (800) 424-8802; in Washington, D.C., call 

(202) 426-2675. 

• Within 14 days, submit a written description of the release to the EPA Regional office providing 

the date and circumstances of the release and the steps to be taken to prevent another release. 

• Modify the pollution prevention plan to include the information listed above. 

(F) Provide for Plan Location and Access 

The General Permit has specific requirements regarding plan location and access. 

• Plan location-A copy of the Pollution Prevention Plan must be kept at the construction site from 

the time construction begins until the site is finally stabilized. 

• Retention of records-Retention of records requires that copies of the Storm Water Pollution 

Prevention Plan and all other reports required by the permit, as well as all of the data used to 

complete the NOI be retained for 3 years after the completion of final site stabilization. 

October 1992 Page 14 
l Access-Although plans and associated records are not necessarily required to be submitted to the 

Director, these documents must be made available upon request to the Director, or any Stale or 

local agency who is approving erosion and sediment control plans, or storm water management 

plans. If site storm water runoff is discharged t0 a municipal separate storm sewer system, the 

plans must be made available upon request to the municipal operator of the system. 

0ct0bw 1992 
FINAL STABILIZATION/ 

TERMINATION PHASE 

Operators of a construction site must continue to comply with permit conditions until: (1) they no 

longer meet the definition of an operator of a construction site; or (2) the construction activity is 

complete. all disturbed soils have been finally stabilized, and temporary erosion and sediment controls 

have been or wiII be removed. A permittee should submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to inform EPA 

that he/she is no longer an operator of a construction activity. 

Find stabilization-final stabilization is defined by the EPA General Permit as meaning that all soil 

disturbing activities at the site have been completed, and that a uniform perennial vegetative cover with a 

density of 70 percent of the cover for unpaved areas not covered by permanent structures has been 

established or equivalent permanent stabilization measures (such as the use of riprap, gabions, or 

geotextiles) have been employed. 

Notice of Termination-The NOT is a one-page form which should be completed and submitted to EPA 

when a site has been finally stabilized or when an operator of a construction activity changes. Information 

to be included on the NOT includes the location of the construction site; the name, address, and telephone 

number of the operator terminating coverage: the NPDES general permit number; an indication of why 

coverage under the permit should be terminated for the operator; and a signed certification statement. 

Note that when there is a change in operators of a construction activity, then the new operator must 

submit an NOI to be covered by the permit at least 2 days before the change in operator. 

NOT’s should be mailed to the following address: 

Storm Water Notice of Termination 

Record Retention-Following the termination of construction activities the permittees must keep a copy of 

the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and records of all the data used to complete the Notice of Intent 

for a period of at least three years following final stabilization. The record retention period may be 

extended by EPA’s request. 

October 1992 
OTHER REFERENCES 

In addition to this summary, other documents are available to assist in the preparation and 

lmplementation of pollution prevention plans. These documents include a copy of Storm Water 

Management for Construction Activities, Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management 

Practices (EPA 832-R-92-005, September 1992), which is available from the National Technical 

Information Service NTIS Order No. PB 922 359 51 at (703) 487-4650). 

Other information and guidance available from EPA’s National Storm Water Hotline [EPA’s National Storm 

Water Hotline number - (703) 821-4823] includes: 

Draft - Sediment and Erosion Control; an Inventory of Current Practices (EPA, OWEC, April 20, 

1990) 

Draft - Construction Site Storm Water Discharge Control; an lnventory of Current Practices 

(Kamber Engineering, June 26, 1991) 

You may also obtain copies of the EPA General Permits which apply to Your construction site: 

September 9, 1992, Federal Register (57 FR 41176) - Final NPDES General Permits for Storm 

Water Discharges from Construction Sites; Notice 

- Applicability: 

For the States of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, 

Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas; for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; for Indian lands 

located in Alaska, California, Colorado (including the Ute Mountain Reservation in Colorado), 

Florida (two tribes), Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New 

Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, 

Washington and Wyoming; for Federal facilities in Colorado and Washington; and for the 

territories of Johnston Atoll, and Midway and Wake Island. 

September 25, 1992, Federal Register (57 FR 44412) - Final NPDES General Permits for Storm 

Water Discharges from Construction Sites; Notice 

for the States of Florida and Massachusetts; for American Samoa and Guam; for the District of 

Columbia; for Indian lands located in New York; and for Federal facilities in Delaware. 

Also, please contact your State or local Storm Water Management or Sediment and Erosion Control permit 

or plan reviewers for local requirements and additional information. 

October 1992 Page 17 
EPA CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 

PRECONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST 

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans 

1. A site description, including: 

The nature of the activity 

Intended sequence of major construction activities 

The total area of the site 

The area of the site that is expected to undergo excavation 

The runoff coefficient of the site after construction is complete 

Existing soil or storm water data 

A site map with: 

Drainage patterns 

Approximate slopes after major grading 

Area of soil disturbance 

Outline of areas which will not be disturbed 

Location of major structural and non-structural controls 

Areas where stabilization practices are expected to occur 

Surface waters 

2. 

Storm water discharge locations 

The name of the receiving water(s) 

A description of controls: 

2.1 Erosion and sediment controls, including: 

Stabilization practices for all areas disturbed by construction 

Structural practices for all drainage/discharge locations 

2.2 Storm water management controls, including: 

Measures used to control pollutants occurring in storm water discharges after 

construction activities are complete 

VeIocity dissipation devices to provide nonerosive flow conditions from the 

discharge point along the length of any outfall channel 

2.3 Other controls including: 

Waste disposal practices which prevent discharge of solid materials to waters of 

the U.S. 

Measures to minimize offsite tracking of sediments by construction vehicles 

Measures to ensure compliance with State or local waste disposal, sanitary sewer, 

or septic system regulations 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

State or local requirements incorporated into the plans 

Inspection and maintenance procedures for control measures identified in the plan 

Identification of allowable non-storm water discharges and pollution prevention 

measures 

Contractor certification 

7 . Plan certification 

Description timing of during the the construction when measures will be 
EPA CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT CHECKLIST 

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 

Construction/lmplementation Checklist 

1. 

2. 

Maintain Records of Construction Activities, including: 

Dates when major grading activities occur 

Dates when construction activities temporarily cease on a portion of the site 

Dates when construction activities permanently cease on a portion of the site 

Dates when stabilization measures are initiated on the site 

Prepare Inspection Reports summarizing: 

Name of inspector 

Qualifications of inspector 

Measures/areas inspected 

Observed conditions 

Changes necessary to the SWPPP 

Report Releases of Reportable Quantities of Oil or Hazardous Materials (if they occur): 

Notify National Response Canter 800/424-8802 immediately 

Notify permining authority in writing within 14 days 

Modify the pollution prevention plan to include: 

- the date of release 

- circumstances leading to the release 

- steps taken to prevent reoccurrence of the release 

3. 

4. Modify Pollution Prevention Plan as necessary to: 

Comply with minimum permit requirements when notified by EPA that the plan does 

not comply 

Address a change in design, construction operation or maintenance which has an 

effect on the potential for discharge of pollutants 

Prevent reoccurrence of reportable quantity releases of a hazardous material or oil 

October 1992 Page 19 
EPA CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT CHECKLIST 

Storm Water Pollution Prevention PIan 

Final Stabilization/Termination Checklist 

1. All soil disturbing activities are complete 

2. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures have been removed or will be 

removed at an appropriate time 

3. All areas of the construction site not otherwise covered by a permanent pavement or 

structure have been stabilized with a uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density 

of 70% or equivalent measures have been employed 
POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN FOR STORM WATER DlSCHARGE ASSOCIATED WITH 

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL SELECTION CHECKLIST 

INSTRUCTIONS: THIS CHECKLIST LISTS THE MINIMUM SEDIMENT EROSlON CONTROL REQUIREMENTS UNDER 

THE USEPA GENERAL PERMIT. CHECK [] EACH ITEM AND FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW TO EVALUATE 

COMPLIANCE FOR EACH DRAINAGE AND LOCATlON. NOTE: THIS CHECKLIST WAS PREPARED FOR THE 

USEPA GENERAL PERMIT. REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE GENERAL PERMITS MAY VARY. 

Stabilization Practices 

Stabilization will be initiated on all disturbed areas where construction activity will not 

occur for a period of more than 21 calendar days by the 14th day after construction 

activity has permanently or temporarily ceased. 

Stabilization measures to be used include: 

Temporary Seeding Sod Stabilization 

Permanent Seeding Geotextiles 

Mulching Other 

Structural Practices 

Flows from upstream areas will be diverted from exposed soils to the degree attainable. 

Measures to be used include: 

Earth Dike Pipe Slope Drain 

Drainage Swale Other 

Interceptor Dike and Swale 

Drainage locations serving less than 10 

disturbed acres 

Drainage locations serving 10 or more 

disturbed acres 

Sediment controls will be installed A Sediment Basin will be installed 

Sediment controls include: A Sediment Basin is not attainable on 

Sediment Basin 

the sits; therefore, the following 

sediment controls will be installed: 

Sediment Trap Sediment Trap 

Silt Fence or equivalent 

controls along all sideslope 

Silt Fence or equivalent 

and downslope boundaries 

controls along the sideslope and downslope boundaries 

Sediment Basin Runoff Storage Calculation 

acres area draining to the sediment basin 

3,600 cubic feet of storage/acre 

cubic feet of storage required for the basin. 

October 1992 Page 21 
HOMERVILLE APARTMENTS 

CONSTRUCTION POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 

SITE DESCRIPTION 

Project Name and 

Location: (Latitude, 

Longitude, or Address) 

Description: (Purpose 

and Types of Soil 

Disturbing Activities) 

Homerville Apartments 

21 Broadview Avenue 

Center City, ANY State 

00000 

Owner Name and 

Address: 

Quality Associates 

11 Main Street 

Center City, ANY State 

00000 

This project will consist of three low-rise. attached apartment buildings with adjacent parking facilities. 

Soil disturbing activities will include: clearing and grubbing; installing a stabilized construction entrance, 

perimeter, and other erosion and sediment controls; grading; excavation for the sedimentation pond, storm 

sewer, utilities, and building foundations; construction of curb and gutter, road, and parking areas; and 

preparation for final planting and seeding. 

Runoff Coefficient: The final coefficient of runoff for the site will be c - 0.5. 

Site Area: The site is approximately 11.0 acres of which 9.8 acres will be disturbed by 

construction activities. 

Sequence of Major Activities 

The order of activities will be as follows: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

Install stabilized construction entrance 9. Apply stone to parking area and road 

Clear and grub for earth dike and sediment basin 10. Construct apartment buildings 

Install earth dike 11. Complete grading and install permanent 

Construct sedimentation basin seeding and plantings 

Continue clearing and grading 12. Complete final paving 

Pile topsoil 13. Remove accumulated sediment from basin. 

Stabilize denuded areas and stockpiles within 14 14. When all construction activity is complete and 

days of last construction activity in that area the site is stabilized, remove earth dike and 

8. Install utilities, storm sewer, curb and gutter reseed any areas disturbed by their removal. 

Name of Receiving The entire site will drain into Rocky Creek which is approximately one hundred 

Waters: yards from the site. 

CONTROLS 

Erosion and Sediment Controls 

Stabilization Practices 

Temporary Stabilization - Top soil stock piles and disturbed portions of the site where construction activity 

temporarily ceases for at least 21 days will be stabilized with temporary seed and mulch no later than 14 days 

from the Iast construction activity in that area. The temporary seed shall be Rye (grain) applied at the rate of 

120 pounds per acre. Prior to seeding, 2,000 pounds of ground agricultural limestone and 1,000 pounds of 10- 

10-10 fertilizer shall be applied to each acre to be stabilized. After seeding, each area shall be mulched with 

4,000 pounds per acre of straw. The straw mulch is to be tacked into place by a disk with blades set nearly 

straight. Areas of the site which are to be paved will be temporarily stabilized by applying geotextile and stone 

sub-base until bituminous pavement can be applied. 

Permanent Stabilization - Disturbed portions of the site where construction activities permanently ceases shall 

be stabilized with permanent seed no later than 14 days after the last construction activity. The permanent 

seed mix shall consist of 80 Ibs/acre tall fescue, and 40 Ibs/acre kobe Iespedeza. Prior to seeding, 4,000 

pounds of ground agricultural limestone and 2,000 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer shall be applied to each acre to 

be stabilized. After seeding, each area shall be mulched with 4,000 pounds per acre of straw. The straw 

mulch is to be tacked into place by a disk with blades set nearly straight. 

October 1992 Page 22 
CONTROLS IContinued~ 

Structur8l Ractic8S 

Earth Dike - WIII be constructed along the uphill perimeter (north1 of the site. A portion of the dike will divert 

runon around the construction site. The remaining ponion of the dike will collect runoff from the disturbed area 

and direct the runoff to the sediment basin. 

Sediment 8asln - will be constructed at the common drainage location on the south sid8 of the constructjon 

site. The basin will be formed bv constructing an embankment across an existing gully and excavating a 

storage pond with a volume of 36,000 cubic feet (0.62) l cr8 feet. The basin will drain through a corrugated 

metal riser and outlet pipe to a rip rap OutlOt apron. DnCS construction rctivitirs are nearly complete, the 

accumulated sediment will be removed from the b8Sin. 

t Storm W8ter Manrgement 

, Storm water dninage will be provided bv curb and gutt8r, storm sewer and catch basin, for the developed 

areas. The areas which are not developed will be graded at ks~ that 0.5:l and hrvo permanent seeding or 

plantings. Two acres of the sit8 will remain untouched and in its naturrl St8te. When construction is complets 

the entire site will drrin to a wet detention basin. The wet detention buin will be in the location of the 

temporary sediment brsin. When upSlOp areas srs sabilized, th8 8CCumul8td Sediment will be rSmOVed from 

the sediment basin, and the areas on the sides of the brsin will be planted with vegett,tion. The wet detention 

pond is designed with a permanent pool volume of 0.82 (rcre-feet). This is &quivrlent to on8 inch of runoff for 

the entire drainage area. It is expected that this wet detention pond design will result in an 60 percent removal 

of total suspended solids from the site’s storm water runoff. Thr pond ha8 been drsigned bV a profesdonal 

engineer to keep peak flow rates from tha two and ten yoSr/24 hour storms at their pro-dovolopmont rstos. 

The outlet of the detention basin will be rtlbilizrd by a riprrp l prorr. 

aTHER CdNTRdLS 

Waste Disposal: I 

Wasto Materials 

All wasts materials will be collected and stored in 8 socurdy lidded moUl dumpster rented from the ADF Wasts 

Management Company, which is 8 liconrrd solid wSsts manrgernent compmy in C8nter City. The dumpster 

will meet all lOCal CentOr city and any Stete solid w88to mmn8gemtit reg&tiOnS. AU W8Sh 8nd CoMtMtiOn 

debris from the site will be doposited in the dumpster. The dumpster will be emptied 8 minimum of twice per 

week or more ofton if necessary, snd the trash will be h8uhd to the C8ntef cii Dump. No construction wasto 

materials will be buried onsite. All personnel will be instructed reg8rdlng the corrut procedurr for waste 

disoosal. Notices stating theso practices will bo posted in the offico trailrr and Mr. Doe, the individurl who 

manages the daV-to-d8V sit0 op8rationS, will bo responsible for S8eing th8t thos8 pmWdurO8 8ro followed. 

Hatsrdour Waste 

All hazardous wasto materials will 4~ disposed of in the ma-r specified by loo81 or St8te regulation or bv thr 

manufacturer. Site personnel wiU bo instructed in these prscticrs and Mr. Doe, the individuJ who mmages 

day-to-daV site operrtions, wiH be responlible for seeing thrt the~8 pl8otio8~ m followed. 

Sanitary W8ste 

All sanitary waste will be colleoted from thr portable units a minimum of three times per week by the TlDEE 

Company, S lice& Center C* unit8rV waste management contractor, Ss required bv loo8l regulation. 

Offsite Vehido TdJr#: 1 

I 

A stabilized construction l nw8nco hss been provided to help nduce vehklo tr8cking of udlmentr. The paved 

street adjacent to the site sntranca will be swept daily to romovo l nV excess mud, dirt or rock tr8ck8d from rho 

rite. Duma trucks haulina rnatdd fmm tha construction I 

ocrobu 1992 Pm 23 
TIMING OF CONlROl.SMEASURES 

4s indicatd in m Soguonco of Major Activities, the Oanh dike, stabilirod Constfuction ontranco and sedime - 

Basin will bo constructed prior to clearing Or grading of any other ponions of the sit@. Aroar wharo 

;onstruction activity temporarily ceases for more than 21 davs will bo stabilized with a temporary sod and 

nulch within 14 days of the last disturbance. Onca construction rctivitv coasts permanently in an area, that 

Irma WIII bo stabilirod with prrmanent seed and mulch. After the antiro site is stabllirod, the accumulated 

Iodimont will be rrmovrd from the trap and the earth dike will bo remowd. 

CERTIFICATION Of COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL. State, AND LOCAL REGUlAl’lONS 

rho storm water pollution provuttion plan reflects Comer Citv roquiroments for storm water mrnagomont and 

erosion and rudiment control, as rstablirhod in Contu City ordinance 5- 188. To ansuro complirncr, this plan 

uas propard in sccordanco with th@ s St Erwn and Srd mrnt CpottQt 

s, published bv the Contw Citv Departmrnt of Planning, Storm Water Management Section. Them are 

10 0th~ r&cable Suto or Fdwrl requirements for sediment and erosion site plans (or permits), or storm 

nator mrtugommt site plans br pormitr). 

MAJNTENANCEl!NSFECllON PRDCEDURES 

Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection md MJmnce Practicer 

Theso are the inspection and mrintenmco practicer that will k used to maintain l rosjon and sadimant 

:ontrols. 

l Loss than orn half of tha site will bo dmudod at one time. 

. All conuot moasuros will k inspected at least one oath wwk and fopowing my storm ovont of 0.5 

inchos or greator. 

l All measures will br msintainod in good working order; if s repair is ~cessary, it wilt bo initirtad within 

24 hours of ropon. 

l Built up srdiment will be removed from silt fencr when it has roached one-third the height of the fenci 

l Silt fence will ba inrpoctod for dapth of sediment, tears, to soo if the fabric is rocuroly sttachod to the 

foncr posts, and to soo thn thm fonca posts are firmly in the ground. 

l The sodimont basin will k inspoctod for depth of sodim, and built up udimont will bo rrmovod when 

it roachas 10 parcmt of the dosign capacitv or at the md of the job. 

l Diversion dike will k inspoctod and my brorchos promptly rep&rod. 

. Temporary and pornunont saoding md planting will ba inspected for brro spots, washouts, and horlthy 

growth. 

l A mainananco inspoc6on m will k mado aftw oath inrpoction. A copy of tha report form to be 

complotod bv the ins- is attached. 

l Mr. Doe, site suporinndrrrt, will srloct thraa individurlr who will k ruponsiblo for insp@ctions, 

mointonana and rop8ir activities, and filling out the inspection md maintonanw report. 

l Porsonnaf s&cted for inspection and mrintmrnce rrsponsibiiities will rouive weining from Mr. Do@. 

Thev will k u&nod in all tfu inspection and maintrnmco practices nocossary for keeping tha arosion and 

sediment controls uud omit@ in good working ardor. 

ocfubu 1992 
MAIrunNANCEIINSPECTION PROCEDURES (Carrthwdl 

Non-Storm Watw Diacharge8 

It IS expectsd that the following non-storm water discharges will occur from the site during the conrtructlon 

period: 

@ Water from water line flushings. 

l Pavement wash waters (where no spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have occurred). 

l Uncontaminated groundwater (from drwatering excavation). 

All non-storm water discharaes will bo directed to the sediment basin orior to discharoe. 

ocfobu 1992 
INVENTORY FOR POUlJnON PREVENTION PLAN 

The mate&Is or SubStJncJJ listed below are expected to be presmt Onsita during COWWWtiOn: 

l Concrete l Fertilizers 

. Detergents l Petroleum Based Products 

l Paints (enamel and latex) l Cleaning Solvents 

l Metal Studs l Wood 

l Concrete l Masonry Block 

l Tar l Roofing Shingles. 

SPILL PRfVENTlON 

MJtWiJi MJ#lJQOf?Wlt &JCtiCJJ 

The following are the material management practices that will be used to reduce the risk of 

spills or other accidental exposure of materials and substances to storm water runoff. 

Zood Housekeeping: 

The following good housekeeping practices will be followed onsite durin,g the construction 

aroject. 

l An effort will be made to store only enough product required to do tha job 

l All materials stored onsite will be stored in a nest, orderly manner in their approprirtr 

containers and, if possible, under a roof or othw anclosure 

l Products will bo kept in their original containers with the original manufacturer’s label 

l Substances will not be mixed with one another unless recommended by tfw mmnuicturu 

l Whenever possible, all of a product will be used up before disposing of the container 

l Manufacturers’ recommendations for proper use and disposal will be fdlowod 

l The site superintendent will inspect daily to ensure proper use Jnd disposal of matorirls 

onsite. 

Hazardous Products: 

These practicer are used to reduce the risks associatad with hJZJrdoU8 mJtJfiJb. 

l Products will bo kept in origins1 containers unless they are not resealable 

+ Original labels and material safeF/ data will be retained; they contain important product 

information 

l If surplus product must be disposed of, manufacturers’ or local Jnd Suto ruom~ 

methods for plopor dispose1 will be followed. 

octubw 1992 
SFll.i PREVENTION IConthued~ 

Product Specific Prrcticea 

The following product specific pritctices will be followed onsite: 

Petroleum Products: 

All onsite vehicles will be monitored for leaks and receive regular preventive maintenance to 

reducs the chance of leJkJg@. Petroleum products will be stored in tightly sealed conta8ners 

which are clearly labeled. Any asphalt substances used onsite will bo applied according to the 

manufacturer’s recommendations. 

Fenilirers: I 

Feniliters used will be applied only in the minimum amounts recommended bv the manufacturer. 

Once applied, fenilizer will be worked into the soil to limit exposure to storm water. Storage 

will be in a covered shed. The contents of any panislly used bags of fertilizer will be transfrrred 

to a seslablr plastic bin to avoid spills. 

Paints: I 

All contain@8 will be tightly soal~d Jnd stored when not required for use. Excess paint will not 

be discharged to the storm sowor system but will be properly disposed of according to 

manufrcturers’ instructiOn Or Stan Jnd local regulations. 

Concqte Trucks: I 

Concreto trucks will not be JllOwod to wash out or discharge surplus concrete or drum wash 

water on the site. 

Spill C0nud PractIcea 

In addition to the good housekeeping and material management pncticos discussed in the 

previous S@CtiOnS of this pl8n, the following practices will be followed for spill prOVWiOn and 

clranup: 

l Manufacturers’ recommended methods for spill cloenup will be cleartv posted and site 

personnol will be mado awaro of the procedures Jnd the location of the information and 

clernup supplies. 

l Meterials and equipment necosaary for spill cleanup will be kept in thr mrtorirl storego l ru 

onrite. Equipmant and materiala will include but not ba limited to brooms, dust pans, mops, 

rags, glow& gogot.8, kitty htu, Und, sawdust, Jnd @JJtk and m.tJt WUh COntJinwS 

specifical~ for this plJrpOJe. 

l All spills wiM be ckanad up immediatelv aftor discovary. 

l The spill area will be kept wall ventilated and personnel will wear appropriate protective 

clothing to pravant injury from contact with a hazardous substance. 

l Spills of toxic or haurdous material will ba reponed to t)w appropriJto Stat0 or local 

govwnmmt agmcy, ragardku of the size. 

l The spill prevention plan will k adjusted to include mwruns to pravont this type of spill 

from reoccurring and how to clean up the spill if therr is 8n0ther ono. A description of the 

spill, what caumd it, and the cbnup Nasures will JJJO be in&dad. 

l Mr. Doe, the site superintendent roaponsiblo for the day-today ~itr operJtic+nr, will be the 

spill pfovention and dranup coordinator. Ho will dJSignJte at iurt three other site personnel 

who will receive spill prevention and cleanup uaining. These individuals will each bocomo 

resp0nsiblo for a panicular phase of prevention and cleanup. The rumor of responsible spill 

personnel will be posted in the matorisl storage area and in the office uailer ontin. 

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Ii ndustrial l ctivitv from the construction site identified as DIR of this ceific 

PoKuTlON PREVENTION PLAN CERTIflcATlON 

certify under pen&v of law that this document and all attachments were prepared undrr my direction or 

rupervision 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, 

)r those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of 

ny knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for 

lubmmmg false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. 

Signed : 

John R. Quality, 

President 

Quality Associates 

Date: 

CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION 

certify under penalo/ of law that I understand the terms and conditions of the generel Nationa Pdlutant 

Discharge Elimination System lNPDESl permit that authorizes the storm water discharges ossocirted with 

Signature 

Joseph Contractor, Ptosident 

Date : 

John Planter 

Vice Presidom of Construction 

Data: 

Jim Kay, President 

Date: 

For 

Center City Const., Inc. 

21 Elm Street 

Center City, Any State OOOOO 

(1231 399-8765 

Green Grass, Inc. 

4233 Center Road 

Outervillo, Any State 00001 

(123) 823-5678 

Dirt Movers, Inc. 

523 Lincoln Ave. 

Outorville, Any Stat. 00001 

(1231 823492 1 

Rupm8ible for 

Goneral Contractor 

Temporary and Perfnanont 

StdliU~ 

Stabilized Constructkm Entrance, 

Eanh Dikes, Sediment Basin 

octdu 1392 
11.04cnr 

, SoilType: smdyLorm 

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STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 

TO BE COMPLETED EVERY 7 OAYS AN0 WlTHtN 24 HOURS OF 

A RAINFALL EVENT OF 0.5 INCHES OR MORE 

INSPECTOR: 

INSPECTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS: 

DATE: 

OAYS SINCE LAST RAINFALL: AMOUNT OF LAST RAINFALL INCHES 

STABILIZATION MEASURES 

AREA DATE SINCE DATE OF STABILIZED? 

LAST NEXT (YES/NO1 

DISTURBED DISTURBANCE 

BLDG. A 

BLDG. B 

BLDG. C 

PRKNG. 1 

PRKNG. 2 

GRASS 1 

GRASS 2 

STABILIZED CONDITION 

WtTH 

STABILIZATION REQUIRED: 

TO BE PERFORMED BY: ON OR BEFORE: 

octobu 1992 
HOMERVtLLE APARTMENTS 

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 

STRUCTURAL CONTROLS 

DATE: 

EARTH DIKE: 

FROM TO IS OIKE STABILIZED? IS THERE EVIDENCE 

OF WASHOUT OR 

OVER-TOPPING7 

BUILDING B STABILIZE0 

CONSTRUCTION 

ENTRANCE 

STABILIZED SEOtMENT BASIN 

CONSTRUCTION 

ENTRANCE 

BUILOING B SEDIMENT BASIN 

i 

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR EARTH DIKE: 

TO BE PERFORMED BY: ON OR BEFORE: 

Octuk 1992 
HOMERVILLE APARTMENTS 

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 

SEDIMENT BASIN: 

CONDITION OF 

SEDlMEhT IPI, BASiN 8ASlN SIDE SLOPES 

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR SEDIMENT BASIN: 

TO BE PERFORMED 8Y: ON OR BEFORE: 

OTHER CONTROLS 

STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE: 

r 

OOES MUCH IS THE GRAVEL DOES ALL TRAFFIC IS THE CULVERT 

SEDIMENT GET CLEAN OR IS IT USE THE STABILIZED BENEATH THE 

TRACKED ON TO FILLED WITH ENTRANCE TO ENTRANCE 

ROAD? SEDIMENT? LEAVE THE SITE? WORKING? 

MAINTENANCE REQUtREO FOR STABILIZE0 CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE: 

TO BE PERFORMED BY: ON OR BEFORE: 

Octobw 1992 P0ge 32 
HOMERVILLE APARTMENTS 

STORM WATER POLLUTJON PREVENTION PLAN 

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 

CHANGES REWIRED TO THE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN: 

REASONS FOR CHANGES: 

I cenifv under penaltv 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 prrsonnol properly 

gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of thr person or persons who 

manage the system, or those persons directlv responsible for gathering the information, the information 

submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am awaro that 

there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and 

imprisonment for knowing violations. 

SIGNATURE: DATE: 

ociobu 1992