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9VAC25-193
GENERAL VIRGINIA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (VPDES) GENERAL PERMIT FOR CONCRETE PRODUCTS FACILITIES
9VAC25-193-10
"Municipal separate storm sewer system" or "MS4" means a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains): (i) 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, storm water, 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 § 208 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1251 et seq.) that discharges to surface waters of the state; (ii) designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water; (iii) which is not a combined sewer; and (iv) which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).
[ "Virginia Environmental Excellence Program" or "VEEP" means a voluntary program established by the department to provide public recognition and regulatory incentives to encourage higher levels of environmental performance for program participants that develop and implement environmental management systems (EMSs). The program is based on the use of EMSs that improve compliance, prevent pollution, and utilize other measures to improve environmental performance. ]
9VAC25-193-15
Except as noted, when a regulation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set forth in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is referenced or adopted herein in this chapter and incorporated by reference, that regulation shall be as it exists and has been published as of July 1, 2012 [ 2017 2018 ].
9VAC25-193-20
This general permit regulation governs the discharge of process waste water, noncontact cooling water, wastewater and storm water stormwater associated with industrial activity from concrete products facilities classified as NAICS Codes 327331, 327332, 327390, 327320, 327999 (dry mix concrete manufacturing only) and Standard Industrial Classification Codes 3271, 3272 and 3273, provided that the discharge is through a point source to surface waters.
9VAC25-193-40
This general VPDES permit will become effective on [ October 1, ] 2013 [ 2018 January 1, 2019 ], and it will expire on [ September 30, ] 2018 [ December 31, ] 2023. This general permit is effective for any covered owner upon compliance with all the provisions of 9VAC25-193-50.
9VAC25-193-50
A. Any owner governed by this general permit is hereby authorized to discharge process water, storm water stormwater associated with this industrial activity [ , cooling water, ] or commingled discharges of these types to surface waters of the Commonwealth of Virginia provided that:
1. Any owner that was authorized to discharge under the concrete products general permit issued in 2008 and that submits a complete registration statement on or before October 1, 2013, is authorized to continue to discharge under the terms of the 2008 general permit until such time as the board either Permit coverage shall expire at the end of its term. However, expiring permit coverages are automatically continued if the owner has submitted a complete registration statement at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the permit, or a later submittal established by the board, which cannot extend beyond the expiration date of the permit. The permittee is authorized to continue to discharge until such time as the board either:
b. Issue a notice of intent to deny coverage under the reissued general permit. If the general permit coverage is denied, the owner would then be required to cease the discharges authorized by the continued [ coverage under the terms of the ] general permit [ coverage ] or be subject to enforcement action for discharging without a permit;
9VAC25-193-60
A. Deadlines for submitting registration statement. The Any owner seeking coverage under this general permit shall submit a complete VPDES general permit registration statement in accordance with this section, which shall serve as a notice of intent for coverage under the general VPDES permit for concrete products facilities.
1. New facilities. Any owner proposing a new discharge shall submit a complete registration statement at least 30 60 days prior to the date planned for commencement of the new discharge or a later submittal established by the board.
b. Any owner that was authorized to discharge under the expiring [ or expired ] general VPDES permit that became effective on October 1, 2008, and who intends to continue coverage under this general permit shall submit a complete registration statement to the board on or before July 1, 2013 at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the existing permit or a later submittal established by the board.
B. Late registration statements. Registration statements for existing facilities covered under subdivision A 2 b of this section will be accepted after October 1, 2013 the expiration date of this permit, but authorization to discharge will not be retroactive. Owners described in subdivision A 2 b of this section that submit registration statements after July 1, 2013, are authorized to discharge under the provisions of 9VAC25-193-50 D if a complete registration statement is submitted on or before October 1, 2013.
3. Facility's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code(s) Codes;
[ 5. Indicate if the facility is proposed or existing; if the facility has a current VPDES ] and/or [ or VPA Permit; and Permit ] Number(s) [ Numbers for any current VPDES ] and/or [ or VPA Permits;
6. 5. ] Description of the wastewater treatment or reuse/recycle system(s); reuse or recycle systems;
[ 6. 7. ] Indicate if there are any system(s) which [ process wastewater systems, which may be commingled with stormwater, or stormwater designed to process wastewater, commingled process wastewater, and stormwater or stormwater treatment units designed to ] operate in a as "no discharge" mode;
[ 7. 8. ] If settling basins are used for treatment and control of [ process wastewater ] and commingled storm water [ , which may be commingled with stormwater systems, process wastewater or commingled process wastewater and stormwater, ] indicate the original date of construction, and whether these basins are lined with concrete or any other impermeable materials describe the materials lining the process or commingled settling basins;
[ 8. 9. ] Indicate if there are vehicle or equipment degreasing activities performed on site. If yes, indicate if there is any process wastewater generated from these activities;
9. Indicate if a noncontact cooling water system is in use and if this facility discharges noncontact cooling water from a geothermal unit or other system. If yes, provide the following:
a. Describe the source of noncontact cooling water; and
b. If applicable, list chemical additives employed and their purpose, proposed schedule and quantity of chemical usage, estimated concentration in the discharge, description of any wastewater treatment or retention during the use of the additives, and a (Material) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and available aquatic toxicity information for each additive proposed for use;
[ 10. 9. ] Description of any measures employed to reclaim, reuse, or [ disposal dispose ] of the residual concrete materials;
[ 11. 10. ] A schematic drawing which that shows the source(s) sources of water used on the property, the industrial operations contributing to or using water, the conceptual design of the methods of treatment and disposal of wastewater and solids, and the storm water stormwater pollution prevention plan site map (see 9VAC25-193-70 Part II G F 6 c);
[ 12. 11. ] A USGS 7.5 minute topographic map or equivalent computer generated map, extending to at least one mile beyond property boundary, which shows the property boundary, the location of each of its existing and proposed intake and discharge points, and the locations of any wells, springs, and other surface water bodies;
[ 13. 12. ] Discharge outfall information, including outfall number(s) numbers, description of wastewater discharged from each outfall, estimated flow (gallons per day), receiving water bodies, duration and frequency of each discharge (hours per day and days per week), and latitude and longitude of outfall location;
[ 14. 13. ] Indicate which storm water stormwater outfalls will be representative outfalls (if any). For storm water stormwater outfalls that are to be represented by other outfall discharges, provide the following:
[ 15. 14. ] Indicate if a Storm Water Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has been prepared;
[ 16. 15. ] Whether the facility will discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). If so, provide the name of the MS4 owner. The "yes," the facility owner of the facility shall notify the MS4 owner in writing of the existence of the discharge within 30 days of coverage under the general permit and shall copy the DEQ regional office with the notification at the time of registration under this permit and include that notification with the registration statement. The notification shall include the following information: the name of the facility, a contact person and phone number contact information, the location of the discharge, the nature of the discharge, and the facility's VPDES general permit number [ (if assigned by DEQ) ];
[ 17. 16. ] For portable concrete products operations, submit a closure plan and include the requirements specified by the operation and maintenance manual in 9VAC25-193 Part I B 9 a (4) 9VAC25-193-70 Part I B 8 a (4) of the permit;
[ 17. 18. ] For applicants other than a sole proprietor, the State Corporation Commission entity identification number; and
[ 18. 19. ] The following certification: "I hereby grant to duly authorized agents of the Department of Environmental Quality, upon presentation of credentials, permission to enter the property where the treatment works is located for the purpose of determining compliance with or the suitability of coverage under 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 gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
9VAC25-193-70
Any owner whose registration statement is accepted by the board will receive coverage under the following general permit and shall comply with the requirements contained therein in the general permit and be subject to all requirements of 9VAC25-31 9VAC25-31-170 of the VPDES Permit Regulation.
Effective Date: [ October 1, 2013 ] 2018 [ January 1, 2019 ]
Expiration Date: [ September 30, ] 2018 [ December 31, ] 2023
In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, and pursuant to the State Water Control Law and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, owners of concrete products facilities are authorized to discharge to surface waters within the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Virginia, except those specifically named in board regulations which that prohibit such discharges.
The authorized discharge shall be in accordance with the information submitted with the registration statement, this cover page, Part I-Effluent Limitations, Monitoring Requirements, and Special Conditions, Part II-Storm Water Part II-Stormwater Management, and Part III-Conditions Applicable to All VPDES Permits, as set forth herein in this permit.
During the period beginning with the permittee's coverage under this general permit and lasting until the permit's expiration date, the permittee is authorized to discharge process wastewater which that may contain input from vehicle wash water, or vehicle or equipment degreasing activities, and may be commingled with noncontact cooling water, storm water stormwater associated with industrial activity, or both. Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified below shall be taken at outfall(s) outfalls [ .: ]
Frequency(6) (3)
Temperature(4) (°C)
(3)Chlorine limitation and monitoring are only required where the discharge contains cooling water that is chlorinated. Ammonia monitoring is only required where the discharge contains cooling water that is disinfected using chloramines.
(4)Temperature limitation and monitoring are only required where a discharge contains cooling water.
(5)The effluent temperature shall not exceed a maximum 32°C for discharges to nontidal coastal and piedmont waters, 31°C for mountain and upper piedmont waters, 21°C for put and take trout waters, or 20°C for natural trout waters. No maximum temperature limit applies to discharges to estuarine waters.
For estuarine waters, nontidal coastal and piedmont waters, mountain and upper piedmont waters, and put and take trout waters, the effluent shall not cause an increase in temperature of the receiving stream of more than 3°C above the natural water temperature. For natural trout waters, the temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase of 1°C above natural water temperature. The effluent shall not cause the temperature in the receiving stream to change more than 2°C per hour, except in the case of natural trout waters where the hourly temperature change shall not exceed 0.5°C.
Natural temperature is defined as that temperature of a body of water (measured as the arithmetic average over one hour) due solely to natural conditions without the influence of any point-source discharge.
(6) (3)1/3 months means one sample collected per calendar quarter with reports due to the DEQ regional office no later than the 10th day of April, July, October, and January.
2. Noncontact cooling water.
During the period beginning with the permittee's coverage under this general permit and lasting until the permit's expiration date, the permittee is authorized to discharge noncontact cooling water. Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified below shall be taken at outfall(s).
Total Residual Chlorine(2) (mg/l)
Ammonia-N(2) (mg/l)
(2)Chlorine limitation and monitoring are only required where the source of cooling water is chlorinated. Ammonia monitoring is only required where cooling water is disinfected using chloramines.
(3)The effluent temperature shall not exceed a maximum 32°C for discharges to nontidal coastal and piedmont waters, 31°C for mountain and upper piedmont waters, 21°C for put and take trout waters, or 20°C for natural trout waters. No maximum temperature limit applies to discharges to estuarine waters. For estuarine waters, nontidal coastal and piedmont waters, mountain and upper piedmont waters, and put and take trout waters, the effluent shall not cause an increase in temperature of the receiving stream of more than 3°C above the natural water temperature. For natural trout waters, the temperature of the effluent shall not cause an increase of 1°C above natural water temperature. The effluent shall not cause the temperature in the receiving stream to change more than 2°C per hour, except in the case of natural trout waters where the hourly temperature change shall not exceed 0.5°C. Natural temperature is defined as that temperature of a body of water (measured as the arithmetic average over one hour) due solely to natural conditions without the influence of any point-source discharge.
(4)1/3 months means one sample collected per calendar quarter with reports due to the DEQ regional office no later than the 10th day of April, July, October, and January.
3. Storm water 2. Stormwater associated with industrial activitystorm event benchmark monitoring industrial activity from concrete products facilities.
During the period beginning with the permittee's coverage under this general permit and lasting until the permit's expiration date, the permittee is authorized to discharge storm water stormwater associated with industrial activity which that does not combine with other process wastewaters or noncontact cooling water prior to discharge. Samples taken in compliance with the monitoring requirements specified below shall be taken at outfall(s) outfalls[ .: ]
(1)Estimate of the total volume of the discharge during the storm event in accordance with the Operation operation and Maintenance Manual maintenance manual.
(2)Should If the benchmark monitoring for TSS exceed exceeds 100 mg/l maximum or the pH fall falls outside of the range of 6.0-9.0 standard units, the permittee shall evaluate the overall effectiveness of the SWPPP stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) in controlling the discharge of pollutants to receiving waters. Benchmark concentration values are not effluent limitations. Exceedance of a benchmark concentration does not constitute a violation of this permit and does not indicate that violation of a water quality standard has occurred; however, it does signal that modifications to the SWPPP are necessary, unless justification is provided in the routine facility inspection [ or comprehensive site compliance evaluation ].
(5)Quarterly visual monitoring shall be performed and recorded in accordance with Part II D C.
2. Except as expressly authorized by this permit, no product, materials, industrial wastes, or other wastes resulting from the purchase, sale, mining, extraction, transport, preparation, or storage of raw or intermediate materials, final product, byproduct or wastes, shall be handled, disposed of, or stored so as to permit a discharge of such product, materials, industrial wastes, or other wastes to surface waters.
5. Any waste concrete and any dredged solids from the settling basins shall be managed within a designated area, and any wastewaters including storm water stormwater generated from these activities shall be collected for recycle or treated prior to discharge.
8. For geothermal or other system which discharges noncontact cooling water, the use of any chemical additives, except chlorine, without prior approval is prohibited under this general permit. Prior approval shall be obtained from the DEQ Regional Office before any changes are made to the chemical usage in the geothermal or other system. Requests for approval of chemical use shall be made in writing and shall include the following information:
a. The chemical additive to be employed and its purpose;
b. The proposed schedule and quantity of chemical usage, and the estimated concentration in the discharge;
c. The wastewater treatment or retention (if any) to be provided during the use of the additive; and
d. A (Material) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and any of the manufacturer's aquatic toxicity information for each additive proposed for use.
9. Operations 8. Operation and Maintenance maintenance (O&M) Manual manual.
a. Within 180 days after the date of coverage under this general permit, the permittee shall develop or review and update, as appropriate, an Operations and Maintenance [ operation and maintenance (O&M) O&M ] Manual manual for the permitted facility. The O&M Manual manual shall include procedures and practices for the mitigation of pollutant discharges for the protection of state waters from the facility's operations and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the permit. The manual shall address, at a minimum:
(1) Operations [ Operation and maintenance O&M ] practices for the [ process ] wastewater treatment [ process ] units [ , if applicable, ] and chemical and material storage areas;
(2) Methods for estimating process wastewater flows [ , if applicable ];
(3) [ Solids management Management ] and disposal procedures [ of process wastewater solids, if applicable ];
(4) Temporary and long-term facility closure plans that shall include (i) treatment, removal, and final disposition of residual wastewater, [ if applicable, ] contaminated storm water stormwater held at the facility, and solids; (ii) fate of structures; (iii) a removal plan for all exposed industrial materials; and (iv) description of the stabilization of land in which they were stored or placed;
[ c. For facilities that do not operate process wastewater treatment units, O&M requirements included in Part I 8 a (4) through 8 a (7) shall be included in either the O&M manual or the SWPPP. ]
10. 9. If the concrete products facility discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system to surface waters, the permittee shall, within 30 days of coverage under this general permit, notify the owner of the municipal separate storm sewer system of the existence of the discharge and provide and include that notification with the registration statement. The notification shall include the following information: the name of the facility, a contact person and phone number contact information, the nature location of the discharge, the location nature of the discharge, and the facility's VPDES general permit number. A copy of such notification shall be provided to the department.
11. 10. The permittee shall ensure that all [ process wastewater ] basins and lagoons maintain a minimum freeboard of one foot at all times except during a 72-hour transition period after a measurable rainfall event. During the 72-hour transition period, no discharge from the basins and lagoons shall occur unless it is in accordance with this permit. Within 72 hours after a measurable rainfall event, the freeboard in all basins and lagoons shall be returned to the minimum freeboard of one foot. Where basins are operated in a series mode of operation, the one-foot freeboard requirement for the upper basins may be waived provided the final basin will maintain the freeboard requirements of this special condition. [ A description of how the permittee will manage the facility to adhere to one foot of freeboard shall be included in the O&M manual required in Part I B 8 a (1). ] Should the one-foot freeboard not be [ maintained restored by the end of the 72-hour transition period ], the permittee shall immediately notify the DEQ Regional Office, describe the problem and corrective measures taken take measures to correct the problem before the next rain event. [ In addition, the permittee shall immediately begin to monitor and document the freeboard on a daily basis until the freeboard is returned to the minimum of one foot. ] Within five days of notification, the permittee shall submit a written statement to the DEQ Regional Office with an explanation of the problem and corrective measures taken. [ In order to demonstrate compliance with this special condition, the permittee shall conduct daily inspections ] while [ when the facility is in operation during normal operating hours and maintain an inspection log. The inspection log shall include at least the date and time of inspection, the weather data including the occurrence of a measurable rainfall event, ] the printed name and the handwritten signature [ the initials of the inspector, ] the [ if one-foot minimum freeboard ] measurement in inches, a notation of observation made, [ was maintained, and any corrective measures ] , if appropriate, [ taken. The log shall be kept onsite and be made available to the department upon request. ]
12. For 11. [ Process wastewater, which may be commingled with stormwater, treatment systems ] which [ or stormwater systems designed to Process wastewater, commingled process wastewater, and stormwater or stormwater treatment units designed to ] operate only in a as "no discharge" mode, there shall be have no discharge of wastewater or pollutants to surface waters from these systems except in the case of a storm event which is greater than a 25 year-24 hour storm events greater than a 25-year, 24-hour storm event. In the event of such a discharge, the permittee shall report an unusual or extraordinary discharge per Part III H of this permit. No sampling or DMR is required for these discharges as they are considered to be discharging in emergency discharge conditions. All other conditions in Part I B, Part II, and Part III apply. Any other discharge from this type of system is prohibited and shall be reported as an unauthorized discharge per Part III G of this permit. The operation of these systems shall not contravene the Water Quality Standards (9VAC25-260), as adopted and amended by the board, or any provision of the State Water Control Law.
13. 12. The permittee shall notify the department as soon as he knows or has reason to believe:
a. That any activity has occurred or will occur which that would result in the discharge, on a routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which that is not limited in this permit if that discharge will exceed the highest of the following notification levels:
14. 13. All settling basins used for treatment and control of process wastewater or process wastewater commingled with storm water stormwater that were constructed on or after February 2, 1998, shall be lined with concrete or any other impermeable materials. Regardless of date of construction, all settling basins used for treatment and control of process wastewater or process wastewater commingled with storm water stormwater that are expanded or dewatered for major structural repairs shall be lined with concrete or any other impermeable materials.
15. 14. Settled wastewater may be used on site for the purposes of dust suppression or for spraying stockpiles. These activities shall be carried out as a best management practice but not a wastewater disposal method. There shall be no direct discharge to surface waters from dust suppression or as a result of spraying stockpiles. Dust suppression shall be carried out as a best management practice but not as a wastewater disposal method provided that ponding or direct run-off from the site does not occur during or immediately following its application. Dust suppression shall not occur during a "measurable" rain event (a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the site).
16. 15. Compliance reporting under Part I A.
a. The quantification levels (QL) shall be as follows less than or equal to the following concentrations:
(1) Monthly Average average. Compliance with the monthly average limitations and/or or reporting requirements for the parameters listed in Part I A shall be determined as follows: All concentration data below the QL listed in subdivision 16 15 a of this subsection shall be treated as zero. All concentration data equal to or above the QL listed shall be treated as it is reported. An arithmetic average shall be calculated using all reported data, including the defined zeros, for the month. This arithmetic average shall be reported on the DMR as calculated. If all data are below the QL then the average shall be reported as "<QL." If reporting for quantity is required on the DMR and the calculated concentration is <QL then report "<QL" for the quantity, otherwise use the calculated concentration.
(2) Daily Maximum maximum. Compliance with the daily maximum limitations and/or or reporting requirements for the parameters listed in Part I A shall be determined as follows: All concentration data below the QL listed in subdivision 16 15 a of this subsection shall be treated as zero. All concentration data equal to or above the QL shall be treated as reported. An arithmetic average of the values shall be calculated using all reported data, including the defined zeros, collected for each day during the reporting month. The maximum value of these daily averages thus determined shall be reported on the DMR as the Daily Maximum daily maximum. If all data are below the QL then the average shall be reported as "<QL." If reporting for quantity is required on the DMR and the calculated concentration is <QL then report "<QL" for the quantity, otherwise use the calculated concentration.
(3) Any single datum required shall be reported as "<QL" if it less than the QL listed in subdivision 16 15 a of this subsection. Otherwise the numerical value shall be reported. The QL must be less than or equal to the QL in subdivision 15 a of this subsection.
17. 16. Discharges to waters with an approved total maximum daily load (TMDL). Owners of facilities that are a source of the specified pollutant of concern to waters where an approved TMDL has been established shall implement measures and controls that are consistent with the assumptions and requirements of the TMDL.
18. 17. Adding or deleting outfalls. The permittee may add new or delete existing outfalls at the facility as necessary and appropriate. The permittee shall update the O&M manual and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) SWPPP and notify the department of all outfall changes within 30 60 days of the change. New outfalls require a new or The permittee shall submit an updated registration statement including an updated SWPPP site map.
19. 18. Notice of termination.
(1) Operations have ceased at the facility, and there are no longer discharges of process wastewater, noncontact cooling water, or storm water stormwater associated with the industrial activity;
c. The following certification: "I certify under penalty of law that all concrete products waste water and storm water stormwater discharges from the identified facility that are authorized by this VPDES general permit have been eliminated, or covered under a VPDES individual or alternative permit, or that I am no longer the owner of the facility, or permit coverage should be terminated for another reason listed above. I understand that by submitting this notice of termination, that I am no longer authorized to discharge concrete products waste water or storm water stormwater in accordance with the general permit, and that discharging pollutants to surface waters is unlawful where the discharge is not authorized by a VPDES permit. I also understand that the submittal of this notice of termination does not release an owner from liability for any violations of this permit or the Clean Water Act."
d. The notice of termination shall be submitted to the department and signed in accordance with Part III K.
20. 19. Temporary closure at inactive and unstaffed sites waiver.
a. [ When the permittee is unable to conduct A waiver of the ] effluent monitoring, benchmark monitoring, [ or ] storm water [ stormwater management requirements at an visual monitoring, and routine facility inspections may be granted by the board at a facility that is both ] inactive and unstaffed [ site, a waiver of these requirements may be exercised by the board as long as the facility remains inactive and unstaffed, ] and there are no industrial materials or activities exposed to storm water stormwater. The waiver request shall be submitted to the board for approval and shall include the information in the temporary closure plan specified in Part I B 9 8 a (4), the facility's VPDES general permit registration number; a contact person, telephone number, and email address (if available); the reason for the request; the date the facility became or will become inactive and unstaffed; and the date the closure plan will be completed. The waiver shall be signed and certified in accordance with Part III K. If this waiver is granted, the permittee must retain a copy of the request and the board's written approval of the waiver in accordance with Part III B the SWPPP. [ The permittee is required to conduct an annual routine facility inspection in accordance with Part II F 6 f (5). A stormwater discharge is not required at the time of this annual routine facility inspection. ]
b. To reactivate the site the permittee must notify the department [ within ] 30 days [ prior to of ] reopening the facility and commencing any point source discharges of either treated process wastewater or storm water stormwater runoff associated with industrial activities. Upon [ this notification reactivation ] all effluent monitoring, benchmark monitoring, [ or visual monitoring, and routine facility inspections ] storm water [ stormwater management requirements of this permit shall be required shall resume immediately ]. This notification must be submitted to the department, signed in accordance with Part III K, and retained on site at the facility covered by this permit in accordance with Part III B.
21. 20. The discharges authorized by this permit shall be controlled as necessary to meet applicable water quality standards.
22. 21. Approval for coverage under this general permit does not relieve any owner of the responsibility to comply with any other applicable federal, state, or local statute, ordinance, or regulation.
Storm Water Stormwater Management.
2. When and how to sample. A minimum of one grab sample shall be taken resulting from a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the site (defined as a "measureable storm event"), providing the interval from the preceding measurable storm event is at least 72 hours. The 72-hour storm interval is waived if the permittee is able to document with the discharge monitoring report (DMR) DMR that less than a 72-hour interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period. The grab sample shall be taken during the first 30 minutes of the discharge. If it is not practicable to take the sample during the first 30 minutes, the sample may be taken during the first hour three hours of discharge provided that the permittee explains with the DMR SWPPP why a grab sample during the first 30 minutes was impractical.
3. Recording of results. For each discharge measurement or sample taken pursuant to the storm event monitoring requirements of this permit, the permittee shall record and report with the Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) DMR the following information:
a. Date and duration (in hours) of the storm event(s) events sampled;
b. Rainfall measurements or estimates (in inches) of the storm event which that generated the sampled discharge; and
B. Representative discharge outfalls - substantially identical outfalls. If a facility has two or more exclusively storm water stormwater outfalls that discharge substantially identical effluents, based on similarities of the industrial activities, significant materials, size of drainage areas, and storm water stormwater management practices occurring within the drainage areas of the outfalls, the permittee may monitor the effluent of just one of the outfalls and report that the observations also apply to the substantially identical outfall. Representative outfalls must be identified in the registration statement submitted for coverage under this permit. Substantially identical outfalls outfall monitoring can apply to quarterly visual and benchmark monitoring. The permittee must include the following information in the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) SWPPP:
C. Sampling waivers.
1. When a permittee is unable to conduct benchmark monitoring or visual examinations within the specified sampling period due to no "measureable" storm event or adverse weather conditions, the permittee shall collect a substitute sample from the next separate qualifying event and submit these data along with documentation explaining a facility's inability to conduct benchmark monitoring or visual examinations (including dates and times the outfalls were viewed and sampling was attempted) of no "measureable" storm event or of adverse weather conditions with the DMR to the DEQ. Adverse weather conditions which may prohibit the collection of samples include weather conditions that create dangerous conditions for personnel (such as local flooding, high winds, hurricane, tornadoes, electrical storms, etc.). Acceptable documentation includes, but is not limited to National Climatic Data Center weather station data, local weather station data, facility rainfall logs, and other appropriate supporting data. All documentation shall also be maintained with the SWPPP.
2. Sampling waiver for inactive and unstaffed sites. See Part I B 20.
D. C. Quarterly visual [ examination monitoring ] of storm water stormwater quality. The permittee shall perform and document [ a ] visual [ examination monitoring ] of [ a ] storm water stormwater [ discharge discharges ] associated with industrial activity from each outfall, except discharges waived in [ subdivision ] D 1 and subsection [ Part II C ] 4 [ of this ] section [ subsection ]. The visual examination(s) [ examinations monitoring ] must be made during daylight hours (e.g., normal working hours) hours, at least once in each of the following three-month periods: January through March, April through June, July through September, and October through December.
1. Examinations shall be made of samples Samples will be in a clean, colorless glass or plastic container and examined in a well-lit area;
2. Samples will be collected within the first 30 minutes (or as soon thereafter as practical, but not to exceed one hour) three hours, provided that the permittee explains in the SWPPP why an examination during the first 30 minutes was impractical) of when the runoff or snowmelt begins discharging. All such samples shall be collected from the discharge resulting from a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the site (defined as a "measurable storm event") providing the interval from the preceding measurable storm event is at least 72 hours. The required 72-hour storm event interval is waived where the preceding measurable storm event did not result in a measurable discharge from the facility. The 72-hour storm event interval may also be waived where the permittee documents that less than a 72-hour interval is representative for local storm events during the season when sampling is being conducted.
3. The examination shall document observations of observe color, odor, clarity, floating solids, settled solids, suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, and other obvious indicators of storm water stormwater pollution. The examination must be conducted in a well lit area. No analytical tests are required to be performed on the samples. All such samples shall be collected from the discharge resulting from a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the site (defined as a "measurable storm event") providing the interval from the preceding measurable storm event is at least 72 hours. The required 72-hour storm event interval is waived where the preceding measurable storm event did not result in a measurable discharge from the facility. The 72-hour storm event interval may also be waived where the permittee documents that less than a 72-hour interval is representative for local storm events during the season when sampling is being conducted.
4. If no qualifying storm event resulted in discharge from the facility during a monitoring period, or adverse weather conditions create dangerous conditions for personnel during each measurable storm event during a monitoring period, visual monitoring is exempted provided that the permittee documents that no qualifying storm event occurred that resulted in a storm water discharge during that quarter. Where practicable, the same individual should carry out the collection and examination of discharges for the entire permit term this is documented in the SWPPP.
2. 5. Visual [ examination monitoring ] reports must shall be maintained onsite with the SWPPP. The report shall include the outfall location, the [ examination monitoring ] date and time, [ examination monitoring ] personnel, the nature of the discharge (i.e., runoff or snow melt), visual quality of the storm water stormwater discharge (including observations of color, odor, clarity, floating solids, settled solids, suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, and other obvious indicators of storm water stormwater pollution), [ visual quality of the receiving stream (including observations of solids deposition and oil sheen from the industrial activity) in the vicinity of the outfall (including ditches and conveyances), ] and probable sources of any observed storm water stormwater contamination.
6. Whenever the visual [ assessment monitoring ] shows obvious indicators of stormwater pollution, the SWPPP and stormwater controls shall be updated per Part II F.
E. D. Allowable nonstorm water nonstormwater discharges. [ 1. ] The following nonstorm water nonstormwater discharges are authorized by this [ permit provided the ] nonstorm water [ nonstormwater component of the discharge is in compliance with Part II E D 2 ] below [ permit ].
[ a. 1. ] Discharges from fire fighting [ emergency ] firefighting activities;
[ b. 2. ] Fire hydrant flushings;
[ c. 3. ] Potable water including water line flushings;
[ d. 4. ] Uncontaminated air conditioning or compressor condensate from air conditioners, coolers, and other compressors and from the outside storage of refrigerated gases or liquids;
[ e. 5. ] Irrigation drainage;
[ f. 6. ] Landscape watering provided all pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer have been applied in accordance with manufacturer's instructions the approved labeling;
[ g. 7. ] Pavement wash waters where no detergents [ or hazardous cleaning products ] are used and no spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) [ . Pavement wash waters shall be managed to prevent the discharge of pollutants ];
[ h. 8. ] Routine external building wash down which washdown that does not use detergents [ or hazardous cleaning products ];
[ i. 9. ] Uncontaminated ground water or spring water;
[ j. 10. ] Foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials; and
[ k. 11. ] Incidental windblown mist from cooling towers that collects on rooftops or adjacent portions of the facility, but NOT not intentional discharges from the cooling tower (e.g., "piped" cooling tower blowdown or drains).
[ 2. Except for flows from ] fire fighting [ firefighting activities, the SWPPP must include:
a. Identification of each allowable nonstorm water nonstormwater source;
b. The location where it is likely to be discharged; and
c. Descriptions of appropriate best management practices (BMPs) for each source.
3. If mist blown from cooling towers is included as one of the allowable nonstorm water nonstormwater discharges, the permittee shall specifically evaluate the discharge for the presence of chemicals used in the cooling tower. This evaluation shall be included in the SWPPP. ]
F. E. Releases of hazardous substances or oil in excess of reportable quantities. The discharge of hazardous substances or oil in the storm water discharge(s) stormwater discharges from this facility shall be prevented or minimized in accordance with the SWPPP for the facility. This permit does not authorize the discharge of hazardous substances or oil resulting from an onsite spill. This permit does not relieve the permittee of the reporting requirements of 40 CFR Part 110, 40 CFR Part 117, and 40 CFR Part 302 or § 62.1-44.34:19 of the Code of Virginia.
Where a release containing a hazardous substance or oil in an amount equal to or in excess of a reportable quantity established under either 40 CFR Part 110, 40 CFR Part 117, or 40 CFR Part 302 occurs during a 24-hour period;
G. Storm water F. Stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP). A SWPPP shall be developed and implemented for the facility. The [ plan SWPPP ] shall include [ BMPs best management practices (BMPs) ] that are reasonable, economically practicable, and appropriate in light of current industry practices. The BMPs shall be selected, designed, installed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with good engineering practices to eliminate or reduce the pollutants in all storm water stormwater discharges from the facility. The SWPPP shall also include any control measures necessary for the storm water stormwater discharges to meet applicable water quality standards.
The SWPPP requirements of this general permit may be fulfilled, in part, by incorporating by reference other plans or documents such as an erosion and sediment control plan, a spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plan developed for the facility under § 311 of the Clean Water Act or BMP programs otherwise required for the facility provided that the incorporated plan meets or exceeds the [ plan SWPPP ] requirements of Part II G F 6 (Contents of Plan) [ plan) SWPPP) ]. All plans incorporated by reference into the SWPPP become enforceable under this permit. If a plan incorporated by reference does not contain all the requirements of Part II G F 6, the permittee shall develop the missing SWPPP elements and include them in the required plan.
1. Deadlines for [ plan SWPPP ] preparation and compliance.
a. Owners of facilities that were covered under the 2008 2013 Concrete Products General Permit who are continuing coverage under this general permit shall update and implement any revisions to the SWPPP not later than January 1, 2014 within 60 days of the board granting coverage under this permit.
2. Signature and [ plan SWPPP ] review.
a. The SWPPP shall be signed in accordance with Part III K, and be retained on-site at the facility covered by this permit in accordance with Part III B. For inactive sites, the [ plan SWPPP ] may be kept at the nearest office of the permittee.
b. The permittee shall make the SWPPP [ , annual site compliance inspection report, ] or other information available to the department upon request.
c. The director, or his designee, may notify the permittee in writing at any time that the SWPPP, BMPs, or other components of the facility's storm water stormwater program do not meet one or more of the requirements of this part. Such notification shall identify specific provisions of the permit that are not being met and may include required modifications to the storm water stormwater program, additional monitoring requirements, and special reporting requirements. Within 60 days of such notification from the director, or as otherwise provided by the director, the permittee shall make the required changes to the [ plan SWPPP ] and shall submit to the department a written certification that the requested changes have been made.
b. Routine inspections or compliance evaluations visual [ examinations monitoring ] determine that there are deficiencies in the BMPs;
4. SWPPP modifications shall be made within 30 60 calendar days after discovery, observation, or event requiring a SWPPP modification. Implementation of new or modified BMPs (distinct from regular preventive maintenance of existing BMPs described in Part II G F 7) shall be initiated before the next storm event if possible, but no later than 60 days after discovery, or as otherwise provided or approved by the director. The amount of time taken to modify a BMP or implement additional BMPs shall be documented in the SWPPP.
6. Contents of [ plan SWPPP ]. The [ plan SWPPP ] shall include, at a minimum, the following items:
a. Pollution prevention team. Each [ plan SWPPP ] shall identify the staff individuals by name or title that comprise the facility's storm water stormwater pollution prevention team. The pollution prevention team is responsible for assisting the facility or plant manager in developing, implementing, maintaining, revising, and ensuring compliance with the facility's SWPPP. Specific responsibilities of each staff individual on the team shall be identified and listed.
b. Summary of potential pollutant sources. The plan shall identify where industrial materials or activities at the facility are exposed to storm water stormwater. Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities, industrial machinery, raw materials, industrial production and processes, intermediate products, byproducts, final products, and waste products. Material handling activities include, but are not limited to: the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, disposal, or conveyance of any raw material, intermediate product, final product, or waste product. The description shall include:
(2) A list of the associated pollutant(s) or pollutant pollutants [ constituents (e.g., crankcase oil, zinc, sulfuric acid, cleaning solvents, etc.), pollutant constituents or industrial chemicals ] for each activity. The pollutant list shall include all significant materials handled, treated, stored, or disposed that have been exposed to storm water stormwater in the three years prior to the date this SWPPP was prepared or amended. This list shall include any hazardous substances or oil at the facility.
(1) An outline of the drainage area of each storm water stormwater outfall that are within the facility boundaries;
(2) Each existing structural control measure to reduce pollutants in storm water stormwater runoff;
(5) Locations where major spills or leaks identified under Part II G F 6 d have occurred;
(9) For each area of the facility that generates storm water stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity with a potential for containing significant amounts of pollutants, locations of storm water stormwater conveyances including ditches, pipes, swales, and inlets, and the directions of storm water stormwater flow and an identification of the types of pollutants which that are likely to be present in storm water stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. Factors to consider include the toxicity of the chemicals; quantity of chemicals used, produced, or discharged; the likelihood of contact with storm water stormwater; and history of leaks or spills of toxic or hazardous pollutants; and
d. Spills and leaks. A list of significant spills and leaks of toxic or hazardous pollutants that occurred at areas that are exposed to precipitation or that otherwise drain to a storm water stormwater conveyance at the facility after the date of three years prior to the date of coverage under this general permit. Such list shall be updated as appropriate during the term of the permit.
e. Sampling data. The plan shall include a summary of existing storm water stormwater discharge sampling data taken at the facility. The summary shall include, at a minimum, any data collected during the previous three years.
f. Storm water Stormwater controls.
(1) BMPs shall be implemented for all areas identified in Part II G F 6 b to prevent or control pollutants in storm water stormwater discharges from the facility. All reasonable steps shall be taken to control or address the quality of discharges from the site that may not originate at the facility. The SWPPP shall describe the type, location, and implementation of all BMPs for each area where industrial materials or activities are exposed to storm water stormwater.
(2) Good housekeeping measures. Good housekeeping requires the clean and orderly maintenance of areas that may contribute pollutants to storm waters stormwater discharges. The permittee shall keep clean all exposed areas of the facility that are potential sources of pollutants in storm water stormwater. Particular attention should be paid to areas where raw materials are stockpiled, material handling areas, storage areas, liquid storage tanks, vehicle fueling and maintenance areas, and loading/unloading loading or unloading areas. The [ plan SWPPP ] shall describe procedures performed to prevent or minimize the discharge of: spilled cement, aggregate (including sand and gravel), kiln dust, fly ash, settled dust, or other significant material in storm water stormwater from paved portions of the site that are exposed to storm water stormwater. Regular sweeping of impervious areas or other equivalent measures to minimize the presence of these materials shall be employed. The frequency of sweeping or equivalent measures shall be specified in the plan based upon a consideration of the amount of industrial activity occurring in the areas and the frequency of precipitation, but it shall be a minimum of once a week if cement, aggregate, kiln dust, fly ash or settled dust are being handled/processed. Efforts must be made to prevent Sweep or vacuum paved surfaces of the site that are exposed to stormwater at regular intervals or use other equivalent measures [ , including washing down the area and collecting or treating and properly disposing of the washdown water, ] to minimize the potential discharge of these materials in stormwater. Indicate in the SWPPP the frequency of sweeping, vacuuming, or other equivalent measures. Determine the frequency based on the amount of industrial activity occurring in the area and the frequency of precipitation, but sweeping, vacuuming, or other equivalent measures shall be performed at least once a week in areas where cement, aggregate, kiln dust, fly ash, or settled dust are being handled or processed. Prevent the exposure of fine granular solids (cement, fly ash, etc.) to storm water (including cement, fly ash and kiln dust) to stormwater, where practicable, by storing these materials in enclosed silos/hoppers silos, hoppers, or buildings or under other covering. The introduction of raw, final, or waste materials to exposed areas of the facility shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable. The generation of dust, along with and off-site vehicle tracking of raw, final or waste materials, or sediments, shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
(3) Preventive maintenance. A preventive maintenance program shall involve regular inspection, testing, maintenance, and repairing of all industrial equipment and systems to avoid breakdowns or failures that could result in leaks, spills and other releases. This program is in addition to the specific BMP maintenance required under Part II G F 7 (Maintenance of BMPs).
(4) Spill prevention and response procedures. The [ plan SWPPP ] shall describe the procedures that will be followed for preventing and responding to spills and leaks.
(b) Response procedures shall include (i) notification of appropriate facility personnel, emergency agencies, and regulatory agencies and (ii) procedures for stopping, containing, and cleaning up spills. Measures for cleaning up hazardous material spills or leaks shall be consistent with applicable RCRA regulations at 40 CFR Part 264 and 40 CFR Part 265. Employees who may cause, detect, or respond to a spill or leak shall be trained in these procedures and have necessary spill response equipment available. If possible, one of these individuals shall be a member of the pollution prevention team.
Facility personnel who possess the knowledge and skills to assess conditions and activities that could impact storm water quality at the facility and who can also evaluate the effectiveness of BMPs shall regularly inspect designated equipment and areas of the facility. Inspections shall be conducted while the facility is in operation and include, but are not limited to, the following areas exposed to storm water: (a) During normal facility operating hours inspections of areas of the facility covered by the requirements in this permit must be conducted and shall include observations of the following:
(i) Areas where industrial materials or activities are exposed to stormwater, including material handling areas, above ground storage tanks, hoppers or silos, dust collection/containment systems dust collection or containment systems, and truck wash down/equipment truck wash down or equipment cleaning areas.;
The inspection frequency (b) Inspections shall be specified in the plan based on a consideration of the level of industrial activity at the facility, but it shall be a minimum of be conducted at least quarterly unless more frequent intervals are specified elsewhere in the permit. When practical,. At least once each calendar year, the routine facility inspection should be conducted once each calendar year during a period when a storm water stormwater discharge is occurring.
(i) Inspection date [ and time ];
(ii) [ Name and initials of inspector Names of the inspectors ]; and
(iii) Observations of any discharges; the physical condition of and around all outfalls (e.g., concrete product in the stream or turbidity); leaks or spills from industrial equipment, drums, tanks or other containers; offsite tracking of industrial materials or sediment; any additional best management practices that need to be repaired, maintained, or added; [ and ] any incidents of noncompliance [ ; and a signed certification ].
(e) A set of tracking or followup procedures shall be used to ensure that appropriate actions are taken in response to the inspections. Records of inspections shall be maintained with the pollution prevention plan SWPPP. These inspections are in addition to, or as part of, the comprehensive site compliance evaluation required under Part II G 8. At least one member of the pollution prevention team shall participate in the routine facility inspections. Any deficiencies in the implementation of the SWPPP that are found shall be corrected as soon as practicable, but not later than within 30 60 days of the inspection, unless permission for a later date is granted in writing by the director. The results of the inspections shall be documented in the SWPPP, along with the date(s) dates and description(s) descriptions of any corrective actions that were taken in response to any deficiencies or opportunities for improvement that were identified.
[ (f) The requirement for routine facility inspections is waived for facilities that have maintained an active VEEP E3/E4 status. ]
(6) Employee training. The permittee shall implement a storm water stormwater employee training program for the facility. The SWPPP shall include a schedule for all types of necessary training, and shall document all training sessions and the employees who received the training. Training shall be provided for all employees who work in areas where industrial materials or activities are exposed to storm water stormwater and for employees who are responsible for implementing activities identified in the SWPPP (e.g., inspectors, maintenance personnel, etc.). The training shall cover the components and goals of the SWPPP and include such topics as spill response, good housekeeping, material management practices, BMP operation and maintenance, etc. The SWPPP shall include a summary of any training performed.
(7) Sediment and erosion control. The [ plan SWPPP ] shall identify areas that, due to topography, land disturbance (e.g., construction, landscaping, sit grading), or other factors, have a potential for soil erosion. The permittee shall identify and implement structural, vegetative, and/or or stabilization BMPs to prevent or control on-site and off-site erosion and sedimentation.
(8) Management of runoff. The [ plan SWPPP ] shall describe the storm water stormwater run-off management practices (i.e., permanent structural BMPs) for the facility. These types of BMPs are typically used to divert, infiltrate, reuse, or otherwise reduce pollutants in storm water stormwater discharges from the site. Appropriate measures may include: vegetative swales and practices, reuse of collected storm water stormwater (such as for a process or as an irrigation source), inlet controls (such as oil/water separators), snow management activities, infiltration devices, wet detention/retention devices; or other equivalent measures. Some structural BMPs may require a separate permit under § 404 of the Clean Water Act and the Virginia Water Protection Permit Program Regulation (9VAC25-210) before installation begins.
7. Maintenance of BMPs. All BMPs identified in the SWPPP shall be maintained in effective operating condition. Storm water Stormwater BMPs identified in the SWPPP should shall be observed during active operation where feasible (i.e., during a storm water stormwater runoff event) to ensure that they are functioning correctly. Where discharge locations are inaccessible, nearby downstream locations shall be observed. The observations shall be documented in the SWPPP.
If site inspections required by Part II G F 6 f (5) (Routine facility inspections) [ or Part II G F 8 (Comprehensive site compliance evaluation) ] identify BMPs that are not operating effectively, repairs or maintenance shall be performed before the next anticipated storm event. If maintenance prior to the next anticipated storm event is not possible, maintenance shall be scheduled and accomplished as soon as practicable. In the interim, back-up measures shall be employed and documented in the SWPPP until repairs or maintenance is complete. Documentation shall be kept with the SWPPP of maintenance and repairs of BMPs, including the date(s) dates of regular maintenance, date(s) dates of discovery of areas in need of repair or replacement, and for repairs, date(s) dates that the BMP(s) BMPs returned to full function, and the justification for any extended maintenance or repair schedules.
[ 8. Comprehensive site compliance evaluation. The permittee shall conduct comprehensive site compliance evaluations at least once a year. The evaluations shall be done by qualified personnel who possess the knowledge and skills to assess conditions and activities that could impact ] storm water [ stormwater quality at the facility and who can also evaluate the effectiveness of BMPs. The personnel conducting the evaluations may be either facility employees or outside constituents hired by the facility. Such evaluations shall include the following:
a. Industrial materials, residue, or trash that may have or could come into contact with ] storm water [ stormwater;
b. Leaks or spills from industrial equipment, drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that have occurred within the past three years;
d. Evidence of or the potential for pollutants entering the drainage system;
e. Evidence of pollutants discharging to surface waters at all facility outfalls and the condition of and around the outfall, including flow dissipation measures to prevent scouring;
f. Review of training performed, inspections completed, maintenance performed, quarterly visual examinations, and effective operation of BMPs;
g. Documentation that all outfalls have been evaluated annually for the presence of unauthorized discharges (i.e., discharges other than ] storm water [ stormwater; the authorized ] nonstorm water [ nonstormwater discharges described in Part II ] E [ D; or discharges covered under a separate VPDES permit, other than this permit). The documentation shall include:
(3) A list of the outfalls or on-site drainage points that were directly observed during the evaluation;
(5) The actions taken to eliminate unauthorized discharges, if any were identified (i.e., a floor drain was sealed, a sink drain was rerouted to sanitary, or a VPDES permit application was submitted for a cooling water discharge);
h. Results of both visual and any analytical monitoring done during the past year shall be taken into consideration during the evaluation;
i. Based on the results of the evaluation, the SWPPP shall be modified as necessary (e.g., show additional controls on the site map required by Part II ] G [ F 6 c; revise the description of ] storm water [ stormwater controls required by Part II ] G [ F 6 f to include additional or modified BMPs designed to correct problems identified). Revisions to the SWPPP shall be completed within ] 30 [ 60 days following the evaluation, unless permission for a later date is granted in writing by the director. If existing BMPs need to be modified or if additional BMPs are necessary, implementation shall be completed before the next anticipated storm event, if practicable, but not more than 60 days after completion of the comprehensive site evaluation, unless permission for a later date is granted in writing by the department;
j. Compliance evaluation report. A report shall be written summarizing the scope of the evaluation, ] names(s) [ names of personnel making the evaluation, the date of the evaluation, and all observations relating to the implementation of the SWPPP, including elements stipulated in Part II ] G [ F 8 a through e above. Observations shall include such things as: the ] location(s) [ locations of discharges of pollutants from the site; ] locations(s) [ locations of previously unidentified sources of pollutants; ] location(s) [ locations of BMPs that need to be maintained or repaired; ] locations(s) [ locations of failed BMPs that need replacement; and ] location(s) [ locations where additional BMPs are needed. The report shall identify any incidents of noncompliance that were observed. Where a report does not identify any incidents of noncompliance, the report shall contain a certification that the facility is in compliance with the SWPPP and this permit. The report shall be signed in accordance with Part III K and maintained with the SWPPP; and
k. Where compliance evaluation schedules overlap with routine inspections required under Part II ] G [ F 6 f (5), the annual compliance evaluation may be used as one of the routine inspections.
(5) The actions taken to eliminate identified unauthorized discharges. ]
Conditions Applicable To to All VPDES Permits.
2. [ Except for records of monitoring information required by this permit related to the permittee's sewage sludge use and disposal activities, which shall be retained for a period of at least five years, the The ] permittee shall retain (i) records of all monitoring information including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, (ii) copies of all reports required by this permit, and (iii) records of all data used to complete the registration statement for this permit for a period of at least three years from the date that coverage under this permit expires or is terminated. This period of retention shall be extended automatically during the course of any unresolved litigation regarding the regulated activity or regarding control standards applicable to the permittee, or as requested by the board.
D. Duty to provide information. The permittee shall furnish to the department, within a reasonable time, any information which that the board may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating coverage under this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The board may require the permittee to furnish, upon request, such plans, specifications, and other pertinent information as may be necessary to determine the effect of the wastes from its discharge on the quality of state waters, or such other information as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of the State Water Control Law. The permittee shall also furnish to the department upon request copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
H. Reports of unusual or extraordinary discharges. If any unusual or extraordinary discharge including a bypass or upset should occur from a treatment works and the discharge enters or could be expected to enter state waters, the permittee shall promptly notify, in no case later than 24 hours, the department by telephone after the discovery of the discharge. This notification shall provide all available details of the incident, including any adverse effects on aquatic life and the known number of fish killed. The permittee shall reduce the report to writing and shall submit it to the department within five days of discovery of the discharge in accordance with Part III I [ 2 1 b ]. Unusual and extraordinary discharges include but are not limited to any discharge resulting from:
[ 1. a. ] An oral report shall be provided within 24 hours from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The following shall be included as information which that shall be reported within 24 hours under this subdivision:
[ b. (2) ] Any upset which that causes a discharge to surface waters.
[ 3. 2. ] The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Parts Part III I 1 [ a ] or [ 2 1 b ], in writing, at the time the next monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the information listed in Part III I [ 2 1 b ].
NOTE: The immediate (within 24 hours) reports required in Parts Part III G, H and I may be made to the department's regional office by telephone, FAX, or online at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/PollutionResponsePreparedness/MakingaReport.aspx. For reports outside normal working hours, leave a message and this shall fulfill the immediate reporting requirement. For emergencies, the Virginia Department of Emergency Services maintains a 24 hour telephone service at 1-800-468-8892.
(1) After promulgation of standards of performance under § 306 of Clean Water Act which that are applicable to such source; or
(2) After proposal of standards of performance in accordance with § 306 of Clean Water Act which that are applicable to such source, but only if the standards are promulgated in accordance with § 306 within 120 days of their proposal;
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which that are subject neither to effluent limitations nor to notification requirements specified elsewhere in this permit; or
a. For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this section, a responsible corporate officer means (i) president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy-making or decision-making functions for the corporation or (ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities provided the manager is authorized to make management decisions that govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long-term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application registration requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures;
2. Reports, etc and other information. All reports required by permits, and other information requested by the board shall be signed by a person described in Part III K 1, or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
L. Duty to comply. The permittee shall comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the State Water Control Law and the Clean Water Act, except that noncompliance with certain provisions of this permit may constitute a violation of the State Water Control Law but not the Clean Water Act. Permit noncompliance is grounds for enforcement action; for permit coverage termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal application registration.
M. Duty to reapply. If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the permittee shall apply for and obtain coverage under a new permit. All permittees with a currently effective permit coverage shall submit a new application at least 90 60 days before the expiration date of the existing permit, unless permission for a later date has been granted by the board. The board shall not grant permission for applications to be submitted later than the expiration date of the existing permit.
O. State law. Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action under, or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any other state law or regulation or under authority preserved by § 510 of the Clean Water Act. Except as provided in permit conditions on "bypassing" "bypass" (Part III U), and "upset" (Part III V) nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance.
Q. 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 that are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes effective plant performance, adequate funding, adequate staffing, and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which that are installed by the permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit.
1. "Bypass" means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility. The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which that does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Parts Part III U 2 and U 3.
[ 1. ] Permits are not transferable to any person except after notice to the department.
This [ 2. ] Coverage under this permit may be automatically transferred to a new permittee if:
[ 1. a. ] The current permittee notifies the department at least within 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer of the title to the facility or property unless permission for a later date has been granted by the board;
[ 2. b. ] The notice includes a written agreement between the existing and new permittees containing a specific date for transfer of permit responsibility, coverage, and liability between them; and
[ 3. c. ] The board does not notify the existing permittee and the proposed new permittee of its intent to deny the new permittee coverage under the permit. If this notice is not received, the transfer is effective on the date specified in the agreement mentioned in Part III Y 2 [ b ].