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May 2014
Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Program
for Managing the City of Edina’s
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
WSB Project No. 2092-65
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street • Edina, MN 55424
CITY OF EDINA
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4) PERMIT
FOR REATHORIZATION
A. Cit y’s Application for reauthorization
B. Letter extending permit coverage to the City of Edina
C. Program Assessment and Gaps Analysis
D. TMDL Table
II. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)
A. Introduction
B. Stormwater Management Program
III. ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES
IV. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
A. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
B. Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control and Post-
Construction Stormwater Management
C. Municipal Good Housekeeping Practices
V. APPENDICES
A. MS4 PERMIT
B. CD-ROM (digital copies of all documents)
Section I.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit for Reauthorization
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MS4 SWPPP Application
for Reauthorization
for the NPDES/SDS General Small Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit MNR040000
reissued with an effective date of August 1, 2013
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Document
Doc Type: Permit Application
Instructions: This application is for authorization to discharge stormwater associated with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
(MS4s) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) Permit Program. No fee is
required with the submittal of this application. Please refer to “Example” for detailed instructions found on the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) MS4 website at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4.
Submittal: This MS4 SWPPP Application for Reauthorization form must be submitted electronically via e-mail to the MPCA at
ms4permitprogram.pca@state.mn.us from the person that is duly authorized to certify this form. All questions with an asterisk (*) are
required fields. All applications will be returned if required fields are not completed.
Questions: Contact Claudia Hochstein at 651-757-2881 or claudia.hochstein@state.mn.us, Dan Miller at 651-757-2246 or
daniel.miller@state.mn.us, or call toll-free at 800-657-3864.
General Contact Information (*Required fields)
MS4 Owner (with ownership or operational responsibility, or control of the MS4)
*MS4 permittee name: City of Edina *County: Hennepin
(city, county, municipality, government agency or other entity)
*Mailing address: 4801 W. 50th Street
*City: City of Edina *State: MN *Zip code: 55424
*Phone (including area code): 952-927-8861 *E-mail: mail@edinamn.gov
MS4 General contact (with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program [SWPPP] implementation responsibility)
*Last name: Adler *First name: Laura
(department head, MS4 coordinator, consultant, etc.)
*Title: Water Resources Coordinator
*Mailing address: 7450 Metro Blvd.
*City: City of Edina *State: MN *Zip code: 55439
*Phone (including area code): 952-826-0445 *E-mail: ladler@edinamn.gov
Preparer information (complete if SWPPP application is prepared by a party other than MS4 General contact)
Last name: Carlson First name: Jesse
(department head, MS4 coordinator, consultant, etc.)
Title: Water Resources Project Manager
Mailing address: 477 Temperance Street
City: St. Paul State: MN Zip code: 55101
Phone (including area code): 651-286-8464 E-mail: jcarlson@wsbeng.com
Verification
1. I seek to continue discharging stormwater associated with a small MS4 after the effective date of this Permit, and shall
submit this MS4 SWPPP Application for Reauthorization form, in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 1, with
the SWPPP document completed in accordance with the Permit (Part II.D.). Yes
2. I have read and understand the NPDES/SDS MS4 General Permit and certify that we intend to comply with all requirements
of the Permit. Yes
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Certification (All fields are required)
Yes - I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision
in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information
submitted.
I certify that 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 civil and criminal
penalties.
This certification is required by Minn. Stat. §§ 7001.0070 and 7001.0540. The authorized person with overall, MS4 legal
responsibility must certify the application (principal executive officer or a ranking elected official).
By typing my name in the following box, I certify the above statements to be true and correct, to the best of my knowledge,
and that this information can be used for the purpose of processing my application.
Name: Scott Neal
(This document has been electronically signed)
Title: City Manager Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 12/30/2013
Mailing address: 4801 W. 50th Street
City: Edina State: MN Zip code: 55424
Phone (including area code): 952-826-0401 E-mail: sneal@EdinaMN.gov
Note: The application will not be
processed without certification.
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Document
I. Partnerships: (Part II.D.1)
A. List the regulated small MS4(s) with which you have established a partnership in order to satisfy one or more
requirements of this Permit. Indicate which Minimum Control Measure (MCM) requirements or other program
components that each partnership helps to accomplish (List all that apply). Check the box below if you currently have no
established partnerships with other regulated MS4s. If you have more than five partnerships, hit the tab key after the last
line to generate a new row.
No partnerships with regulated small MS4s
Name and description of partnership MCM/Other permit requirements involved
B. If you have additional information that you would like to communicate about your partnerships with other regulated small
MS4(s), provide it in the space below, or include an attachment to the SWPPP Document, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_Partnerships.
The City of Edina currently has no formal partnerships with other MS4s. They do promote educational activities
presented by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The watershed districts
also have active permitting programs for erosion and sediment control and post-construction stormwater management.
The goal will be to develop the following partnerships:
- Education program implementation
- Construction site erosion and sediment control regulation
- Post-construction stormwater management regulation
- Project funding for TMDL implementation projects
II. Description of Regulatory Mechanisms: (Part II.D.2)
Illicit discharges
A. Do you have a regulatory mechanism(s) that effectively prohibits non-stormwater discharges into your small MS4,
except those non-stormwater discharges authorized under the Permit (Part III.D.3.b.)? Yes No
1. If yes:
a. Check which type of regulatory mechanism(s) your organization has (check all that apply):
Ordinance Contract language
Policy/Standards Permits
Rules
Other, explain:
b. Provide either a direct link to the mechanism selected above or attach it as an electronic document to this
form; or if your regulatory mechanism is either an Ordinance or a Rule, you may provide a citation:
Citation:
Direct link:
Check here if attaching an electronic copy of your regulatory mechanism, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_IDDEreg.
2. If no:
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Describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date
permit coverage is extended, this permit requirement is met:
The City Code Chapter 23, Article II., Public Nuisances has language regarding the pollution or contamination of
any well, cistern, stream, lake, canal, or body of water by sewage, creamery, or industrial waste, or other
substance; however based upon review the City will either create a new ordinance or revise the existing ordinance
to address the requirement of the MPCA MS4 permit. During the development of the new or revised ordinance the
City will review the EPA model ordinance to prepare an ordinance that effectively prohibits non-stormwater
discharges as per Part III.D.3.b of the MS4 permit and eliminates those discharges using ERPs as per Part III.B of
the MS4 permit. The final ordinance will be adopted within 12 months of the City receiving permit coverage.
Construction site stormwater runoff control
A. Do you have a regulatory mechanism(s) that establishes requirements for erosion and sediment controls and waste
controls? Yes No
1. If yes:
a. Check which type of regulatory mechanism(s) your organization has (check all that apply):
Ordinance Contract language
Policy/Standards Permits
Rules
Other, explain:
b. Provide either a direct link to the mechanism selected above or attach it as an electronic document to this
form; or if your regulatory mechanism is either an Ordinance or a Rule, you may provide a citation:
Citation:
City Code Chapter 10, Article II. - Landscaping, Screening and Erosion Control
City Code Chapter 10, Article IV. - Demolition Permit and Buidling Permits for Single and Two Family Dwelling
Units
City Code Chapter 10, Article VII. - Littering in the Course of Construction Work
City Code Chapter 30, Article I. - Vegetation
Direct link:
All codes listed above can be found at the following link:
http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=15157
Check here if attaching an electronic copy of your regulatory mechanism, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_CSWreg.
B. Is your regulatory mechanism at least as stringent as the MPCA general permit to Discharge Stormwater Associated
with Construction Activity (as of the effective date of the MS4 Permit)? Yes No
If you answered yes to the above question, proceed to C.
If you answered no to either of the above permit requirements listed in A. or B., describe the tasks and corresponding
schedules that will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit
requirements are met:
We will update our construction site stormwater runoff control regulatory mechanism to be at least as stringent as the
MPCA CSW permit. This effort will be completed within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended.
C. Answer yes or no to indicate whether your regulatory mechanism(s) requires owners and operators of construction
activity to develop site plans that incorporate the following erosion and sediment controls and waste controls as
described in the Permit (Part III.D.4.a.(1)-(8)), and as listed below:
1. Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize erosion. Yes No
2. BMPs to minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants. Yes No
3. BMPs for dewatering activities. Yes No
4. Site inspections and records of rainfall events Yes No
5. BMP maintenance Yes No
6. Management of solid and hazardous wastes on each project site. Yes No
7. Final stabilization upon the completion of construction activity, including the use of perennial
vegetative cover on all exposed soils or other equivalent means.
Yes No
8. Criteria for the use of temporary sediment basins. Yes No
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If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
The City currently has language in City Code Chapter 10, Articles II., IV., and VII. and City Code Chapter 30, Article I.
regarding erosion control, sediment control, and management of solid wastes, but the language is not as stringent as
MPCA CSW requirements. The City code may be revised to include language that is at least as stringent as the MPCA
CSW permit for items C.1 through C.5, C.7, and C.8 or the City will seek to establish a partnership with the watersheds.
The City will meet with the watersheds within 2 months of receiving permit coverage to determine if establishing a
partnership is feasible. If a partnership is feasible and the City wishes to develop a partnership it will be established
within 6 months of receiving permit coverage. The partnership will be formally adopted by referencing the City of
Edina's Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan (CWRMP) in their ordinance where Section 3.22, policies
6 & 7 of the plan adopts the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District's rules by
reference. A partnership agreement will also be established to define the role and responsibilities of each partner. If a
partnership is not established the City will develop a stormwater ordinance that will meet the requirements of the MPCA
CSW permits.
Post-construction stormwater management
A. Do you have a regulatory mechanism(s) to address post-construction stormwater management activities?
Yes No
1. If yes:
a. Check which type of regulatory mechanism(s) your organization has (check all that apply):
Ordinance Contract language
Policy/Standards Permits
Rules
Other, explain: The City has an approved Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan.
Section 3.2.2, policies 6 & 7 of the plan adopts the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District's rules by reference.
b. Provide either a direct link to the mechanism selected above or attach it as an electronic document to this form; or if your
regulatory mechanism is either an Ordinance or a Rule, you may provide a citation:
Citation:
City Code Chapter 10, Article IV. - Demolition Permit and Buidling Permits for Single and Two Family Dwelling Units
Comperhensive Water Resources Management Plan, Section 3.2.2, Policies 6 & 7
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Stormwater Rule
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Stormwater Rule
Direct link:
City Code Chapter 10, Article IV.: http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=15157
Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan:
http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=engineering_water_resource
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Stormwater Rule: http://www.ninemilecreek.org/Regulatory/Rule04.pdf
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Stormwater Rule:
http://www.minnehahacreek.org/sites/minnehahacreek.org/files/pdfs/regulatory/Stormwater%20Management%20Rule.pdf
Check here if attaching an electronic copy of your regulatory mechanism, with the following file naming convention:
MS4NameHere_PostCSWreg.
B. Answer yes or no below to indicate whether you have a regulatory mechanism(s) in place that meets the following requirements
as described in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a.):
1. Site plan review: Requirements that owners and/or operators of construction activity submit site plans
with post-construction stormwater management BMPs to the permittee for review and approval, prior to
start of construction activity.
Yes No
2. Conditions for post construction stormwater management: Requires the use of any combination of
BMPs, with highest preference given to Green Infrastructure techniques and practices (e.g., infiltration,
evapotranspiration, reuse/harvesting, conservation design, urban forestry, green roofs, etc.), necessary
to meet the following conditions on the site of a construction activity to the Maximum Extent Practicable
(MEP):
a. For new development projects – no net increase from pre-project conditions (on an annual average
basis) of: Yes No
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1) Stormwater discharge volume, unless precluded by the stormwater management limitations in
the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(3)(a)).
2) Stormwater discharges of Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
3) Stormwater discharges of Total Phosphorus (TP).
b. For redevelopment projects – a net reduction from pre-project conditions (on an annual average
basis) of:
1) Stormwater discharge volume, unless precluded by the stormwater management limitations in
the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(3)(a)).
2) Stormwater discharges of TSS.
3) Stormwater discharges of TP.
Yes No
3. Stormwater management limitations and exceptions:
a. Limitations
1) Prohibit the use of infiltration techniques to achieve the conditions for post-construction stormwater
management in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)) when the infiltration structural stormwater BMP will
receive discharges from, or be constructed in areas:
a) Where industrial facilities are not authorized to infiltrate industrial stormwater under an
NPDES/SDS Industrial Stormwater Permit issued by the MPCA.
b) Where vehicle fueling and maintenance occur.
c) With less than three (3) feet of separation distance from the bottom of the infiltration system
to the elevation of the seasonally saturated soils or the top of bedrock.
d) Where high levels of contaminants in soil or groundwater will be mobilized by the infiltrating
stormwater.
Yes No
2) Restrict the use of infiltration techniques to achieve the conditions for post-construction
stormwater management in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)), without higher engineering review,
sufficient to provide a functioning treatment system and prevent adverse impacts to
groundwater, when the infiltration device will be constructed in areas:
a) With predominately Hydrologic Soil Group D (clay) soils.
b) Within 1,000 feet up-gradient, or 100 feet down-gradient of active karst features.
c) Within a Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) as defined in Minn. R.
4720.5100, subp. 13.
d) Where soil infiltration rates are more than 8.3 inches per hour.
Yes No
3) For linear projects where the lack of right-of-way precludes the installation of volume control
practices that meet the conditions for post-construction stormwater management in the Permit
(Part III.D.5.a(2)), the permittee’s regulatory mechanism(s) may allow exceptions as described
in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(3)(b)). The permittee’s regulatory mechanism(s) shall ensure that a
reasonable attempt be made to obtain right-of-way during the project planning process.
Yes No
4. Mitigation provisions: The permittee’s regulatory mechanism(s) shall ensure that any
stormwater discharges of TSS and/or TP not addressed on the site of the original construction
activity are addressed through mitigation and, at a minimum, shall ensure the following
requirements are met:
a. Mitigation project areas are selected in the following order of preference:
1) Locations that yield benefits to the same receiving water that receives runoff from the
original construction activity.
2) Locations within the same Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (DNR)
catchment area as the original construction activity.
3) Locations in the next adjacent DNR catchment area up‐stream
4) Locations anywhere within the permittee’s jurisdiction.
Yes No
b. Mitigation projects must involve the creation of new structural stormwater BMPs or the
retrofit of existing structural stormwater BMPs, or the use of a properly designed regional
structural stormwater BMP.
Yes No
c. Routine maintenance of structural stormwater BMPs already required by this permit cannot
be used to meet mitigation requirements of this part. Yes No
d. Mitigation projects shall be completed within 24 months after the start of the original
construction activity.
e. The permittee shall determine, and document, who will be responsible for long-term
maintenance on all mitigation projects of this part.
f. If the permittee receives payment from the owner and/or operator of a construction activity
for mitigation purposes in lieu of the owner or operator of that construction activity meeting
the conditions for post-construction stormwater management in Part III.D.5.a(2), the
permittee shall apply any such payment received to a public stormwater project, and all
projects must be in compliance with Part III.D.5.a(4)(a)-(e).
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
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5. Long-term maintenance of structural stormwater BMPs: The permittee’s regulatory
mechanism(s) shall provide for the establishment of legal mechanisms between the permittee
and owners or operators responsible for the long-term maintenance of structural stormwater
BMPs not owned or operated by the permittee, that have been implemented to meet the
conditions for post-construction stormwater management in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)). This
only includes structural stormwater BMPs constructed after the effective date of this permit and
that are directly connected to the permittee’s MS4, and that are in the permittee’s jurisdiction.
The legal mechanism shall include provisions that, at a minimum:
a. Allow the permittee to conduct inspections of structural stormwater BMPs not owned or
operated by the permittee, perform necessary maintenance, and assess costs for those
structural stormwater BMPs when the permittee determines that the owner and/or operator
of that structural stormwater BMP has not conducted maintenance.
Yes No
b. Include conditions that are designed to preserve the permittee’s right to ensure maintenance
responsibility, for structural stormwater BMPs not owned or operated by the permittee, when
those responsibilities are legally transferred to another party.
Yes No
c. Include conditions that are designed to protect/preserve structural stormwater BMPs and
site features that are implemented to comply with the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)). If site
configurations or structural stormwater BMPs change, causing decreased structural
stormwater BMP effectiveness, new or improved structural stormwater BMPs must be
implemented to ensure the conditions for post-construction stormwater management in the
Permit (Part III.D.5.a(2)) continue to be met.
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within twelve (12) months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements
are met:
B.3.a.1: The City is exploring the possibility of establishing a partnership with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
(MCWD) and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) to meet this requirement. The City will meet with the
watersheds within 2 months of receiving permit coverage to determine if establishing a partnership is feasible. If a
partnership is feasible and the City wishes to develop a partnership it will be established within 6 months of receiving
permit coverage. The partnership will be formally adopted by referencing the City of Edina's Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan (CWRMP) in their ordinance where Section 3.22, policies 6 & 7 of the plan adopts the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District's rules by reference. A partnership
agreement will also be established to define the role and responsibilities of each partner and in this instance include
language to prohibit the use of infiltration as described in the Permit (Part III.D.5.a(3)(a)(.1)). If a partnership is not
established the City will develop a stormwater ordinance that will meet the requirements of the MPCA MS4 permit.
B.3.a.2: The City is exploring the possibility of establishing a partnership with the MCWD and NMCWD to meet this
requirement. The City will meet with the watersheds within 2 months of receiving permit coverage to determine if
establishing a partnership is feasible. If a partnership is feasible and the City wishes to develop a partnership it will be
established within 6 months of receiving permit coverage. The partnership will be formally adopted by referencing the
City of Edina's Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan (CWRMP) in their ordinance where Section 3.22,
policies 6 & 7 of the plan adopts the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District's
rules by reference. A partnership agreement will also be established to define the role and responsibilities of each
partner and in this instance include language to restrict the use of infiltration as described in the Permit (Part
III.D.5.a(3)(a)(.2)). If a partnership is not established the City will develop a stormwater ordinance that will meet the
requirements of the MPCA MS4 permit.
B.4.d.: The City is exploring the possibility of establishing a partnership with the MCWD and NMCWD to meet this
requirement. If a partnership is established it will include a requirement to complete mitigation projects within 24 months
after the start of the original construction activity as described in the Permit (PartIII.D.5.a(4)(d)). This will occur using the
same process as described above.
B.5.c.: The City is exploring the possibility of establishing a partnership with the MCWD and NMCWD to meet this
requirement. If a partnership is established it will include a requirement to address BMP modifications in the future as
described in the Permit (PartIII.D.5.a(5)(c)). This will occur using the same process as described above.
III. Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs): (Part II.D.3)
A. Do you have existing ERPs that satisfy the requirements of the Permit (Part III.B.)? Yes No
1. If yes, attach them to this form as an electronic document, with the following file naming
convention: MS4NameHere_ERPs.
2. If no, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be taken to assure that, with
twelve (12) months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
The City will develop draft ERPs within 6 months of receiving permit coverage. The draft ERPs
will include requirements for site inspections, criteria for elevating enforcement, and enforcement
tools. The will be developed for MCM 3, 4, and 5. Enforcement mechanisms considered may
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include:
- Notice of Violations
- Stop Work Orders
- Securities in the form of a performance bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit
- Misdemeanor
- Partnerships with the watersheds for enforcement of their maintenance agreement for post-
construction stormwater BMPs.
The draft ERPs will be incorporated in the City Code, policy document, or a formal partnership
with the watersheds within 12 months of receiving permit coverage.
B. Describe your ERPs:
The current ERPs are include in the following City Codes: Chapter 1, Sec. 1-18; Violations, Chapter 10, Article II.;
Landscaping Screening, and Erosion Control, Chapter 10, Article IV.; Demolition Permits and Building Permits for
Single and Two Family Dwelling Units, and Chapter 30, Article I.; Vegetation.
The City Code includes the following enforcement mechanisms:
- Misdemeanors
- Requirement for securities
- Stop work orders
IV. Storm Sewer System Map and Inventory: (Part II.D.4.)
A. Describe how you manage your storm sewer system map and inventory:
The City GIS administrator updates and maintains all of the City's GIS information. The storm sewer system is updated
annually with road reconstruction projects as-built information will be collected for new developments/redevelopments.
The map is also updated as the City inspects their storm sewer system.
B. Answer yes or no to indicate whether your storm sewer system map addresses the following requirements from the
Permit (Part III.C.1.a-d), as listed below:
1. The permittee’s entire small MS4 as a goal, but at a minimum, all pipes 12 inches or greater in
diameter, including stormwater flow direction in those pipes.
Yes No
2. Outfalls, including a unique identification (ID) number assigned by the permittee, and an
associated geographic coordinate.
Yes No
3. Structural stormwater BMPs that are part of the permittee’s small MS4. Yes No
4. All receiving waters. Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
C. Answer yes or no to indicate whether you have completed the requirements of 2009 Minnesota Session Law, Ch. 172.
Sec. 28: with the following inventories, according to the specifications of the Permit (Part III.C.2.a.-b.), including:
1. All ponds within the permittee’s jurisdiction that are constructed and operated for purposes of
water quality treatment, stormwater detention, and flood control, and that are used for the
collection of stormwater via constructed conveyances.
Yes No
2. All wetlands and lakes, within the permittee’s jurisdiction, that collect stormwater via constructed
conveyances. Yes No
D. Answer yes or no to indicate whether you have completed the following information for each feature inventoried.
1. A unique identification (ID) number assigned by the permittee.
2. A geographic coordinate.
3. Type of feature (e.g., pond, wetland, or lake). This may be determined by using best professional
judgment.
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
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If you have answered yes to all above requirements, and you have already submitted the Pond Inventory Form to the
MPCA, then you do not need to resubmit the inventory form below.
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will
be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
E. Answer yes or no to indicate if you are attaching your pond, wetland and lake inventory to the MPCA
on the form provided on the MPCA website at: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4 , according to the
specifications of Permit (Part III.C.2.b.(1)-(3)). Attach with the following file naming convention:
MS4NameHere_inventory.
Yes No
If you answered no, the inventory form must be submitted to the MPCA MS4 Permit Program within
12 months of the date permit coverage is extended.
V. Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) (Part II.D.5)
A. MCM1: Public education and outreach
1. The Permit requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees revise their
education and outreach program that focuses on illicit discharge recognition and reporting, as well as other specifically
selected stormwater-related issue(s) of high priority to the permittee during this permit term. Describe your current
educational program, including any high-priority topics included:
The City of Edina is comprised of a large percentage of single family residential. The other land uses include industrial,
commercial, multi-family residential, and parks. The priority of the eduction program has been mainly centered on issues
associated with single family residential. The City sends educational information using the following:
- About Town newsletter
- Announcements made in the City Extra email notification system
- Annoncements made using social media
- Use "Hometown Hereos" to help celebrate people who take pride in the community
- Video message either posted on-line or aired on the cable access channel
- Website
- Newcomer packet
- Public Works Pipeline
When events are being held in the City the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District or Nine Mile Creek Watershed District the
City either partners or sponsors those events.
2. List the categories of BMPs that address your public education and outreach program, including the distribution of
educational materials and a program implementation plan. Use the first table for categories of BMPs that you have
established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the
BMPs. Refer to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Distribute Educational Materials
The City will distribute a minimum of three educational
publications via City mailings, workshops, presentations,
website postings, or newsletters per calendar year.
This BMP will be revised in the new permit term to prioritize
educational activities.
Implement an Education Program
The City or its designee will develop and distribute educational
material and present an overview of the MS4 program and 6
minimum control measures used within the City’s SWPPP at
each annual public meeting, via City mailings or newsletters,
and on the City’s storm water web page.
The City will provide stormwater education and outreach
programs for residents within the City annually.
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This BMP will be revised in the new permit term to prioritize
educational activities.
City Website
The City will update its existing storm water webpage with
additional water resource related issues. Topics may include,
SWPPP information, best management practices, illicit
discharge prevention and detection information, information on
non-point source pollution, and local contact information for
residents to request further information on specific stormwater
topics or to report a stormwater related infraction.
City Newsletter
The City will develop then distribute water resource related
articles in the City newsletter. Article topics may include best
management practices, illicit discharge information, and non-
point source pollution, etc. Annually the City will distribute a
minimum of two stormwater related articles.
Coordination of Education Program
City staff will coordinate with the NMCWD and MCWD to
distribute educational materials and promote outreach
programs. Annually the City will promote at least up to two
educational workshop or presentations.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Program Evaluation
During yearly SWPPP review, consider which materials are
most effective for our program and audiences, Use this
information to determine printing numbers for future education
materials.
Consider information from citizen feedback related to all aspects
of our SWPPP to determine education needs on a yearly basis.
3. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications and Technology Services Director
B. MCM2: Public participation and involvement
1. The Permit (Part III.D.2.a.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees
shall revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement a public participation/involvement program to
solicit public input on the SWPPP. Describe your current program:
The City of Edina is comprised of a large percentage of single family residential. The other land uses include industrial,
commercial, multi-family residential, and parks. The priority of the eduction program has been mainly centered on issues
associated with single family residential. The City sends educational information using the following:
- About Town newsletter
- Announcements made in the City Extra email notification system
- Annoncements made using social media
- Use "Hometown Hereos" to help celebrate people who take pride in the community
- Video message either posted on-line or aired on the cable access channel
- Website
- Newcomer packet
- Public WorksPpipeline
When events are being held in the City the by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District or Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
the City either partners or sponsors those events.
2. List the categories of BMPs that address your public participation/involvement program, including solicitation and documentation
of public input on the SWPPP. Use the first table for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for
categories of BMPs that you plan to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the BMPs.
Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s (http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Annual Public Meeting The City will host an annual public meeting and record the
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number of attendees at the public meeting, all comments
received, and responses to each comment in the record of
decision. The effectiveness of this BMP will be measured by the
number of residents who attend the annual public meeting.
Comply with Public Notice Requirements
The City will submit a public meeting notice to the local
newspaper. This goal will be met by publishing the public
meeting notice at least 30 days in advance of the meeting date.
Solicit Public Input
The City will conduct a public meeting and host a website on the
City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. The goal of this
BMP will be met by hosting and recording all public comments
received (if any) at the public meeting.
Consider Public Input
The City will conduct a public meeting and host a website on the
City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. City staff will
respond to all public comments and statements received from
the public meeting, and document any proposed changes to the
SWPPP for final approval by City Engineer (if applicable). The
goal of this BMP will be met by documenting all written and oral
input.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Coordination meeting
The City will annually hold a coordination meeting involving the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nile Mile Creek
Watershed. If a formal agreement is established with the
watersheds the meeting would include discussing assistance
with educational activities, erosion control, post-construction
stormwater management, and TMDL implementation.
SWPPP Information Available at Annual Festival
Make the SWPPP and other important stormwater resources
available at an annually held City event. People will be able to
provide comments. This may take place of the annual public
meeting.
3. Do you have a process for receiving and documenting citizen input? Yes No
If you answered no to the above permit requirement, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be taken to
assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, this permit requirement is met:
B.3. The City will develop written procedures for receiving, documenting and storing citizen input as described in the permit
(Part III.C.2.b). Procedures will be in place within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended
4. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Laura Adler, Water Resources Coordinator
C. MCM 3: Illicit discharge detection and elimination
1. The Permit (Part III.D.3.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees revise
their current program as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit
discharges into the small MS4. Describe your current program:
The City has a nuisance ordinance that prohibits the pollution of public water. City Staff and public works employees are
trained to look for any signs of an illicit discharge while on the job and during their system inspections. The City is also
aware of the necessary action in the event of a spill and the need to contact the Minnesota Duty Officer. ERPs will be
developed to guide the actions the City will take to respond to an illicit discharge.
2. Does your Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program meet the following requirements, as found in the Permit
(Part III.D.3.c.-g.)?
a. Incorporation of illicit discharge detection into all inspection and maintenance activities conducted
under the Permit (Part III.D.6.e.-f.)Where feasible, illicit discharge inspections shall be conducted
during dry-weather conditions (e.g., periods of 72 or more hours of no precipitation).
Yes No
b. Detecting and tracking the source of illicit discharges using visual inspections. The permittee may
also include use of mobile cameras, collecting and analyzing water samples, and/or other detailed
procedures that may be effective investigative tools.
Yes No
c. Training of all field staff, in accordance with the requirements of the Permit (Part III.D.6.g.(2)), in
illicit discharge recognition (including conditions which could cause illicit discharges), and
reporting illicit discharges for further investigation.
Yes No
d. Identification of priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, including at a minimum, evaluating Yes No
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land use associated with business/industrial activities, areas where illicit discharges have been
identified in the past, and areas with storage of large quantities of significant materials that could
result in an illicit discharge.
e. Procedures for the timely response to known, suspected, and reported illicit discharges. Yes No
f. Procedures for investigating, locating, and eliminating the source of illicit discharges. Yes No
g. Procedures for responding to spills, including emergency response procedures to prevent spills from
entering the small MS4. The procedures shall also include the immediate notification of the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Duty Officer, if the source of the illicit discharge is a spill or
leak as defined in Minn. Stat. § 115.061.
Yes No
h. When the source of the illicit discharge is found, the permittee shall use the ERPs required by the
Permit (Part III.B.) to eliminate the illicit discharge and require any needed corrective action(s).
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be
taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met:
C.2.c to C.2.h: The City will formalize the current practices to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination.The City currenlty incorporates illlicit discharge inspections into the the evaluation of
the City's stormwater conveyance system including:
- Structural stormwater BMPs
- Ponds
- Outfalls
- Facilty investigations
The SOPs will include procedures for identiying priority ares, tracking illicit discharge, responding in a timely fashion,
eliminating illicit discharge if they are detected, and using City of Edina's ERPs. Training will be provided to all staff that
may be responsbile for identifying illicit discharges. The training will be a part of ongoing stormwater training with City staff.
Procedures will be in place within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended.
3. List the categories of BMPs that address your illicit discharge, detection and elimination program. Use the first table for
categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan to implement
over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the
BMPs. Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Storm Sewer System Map
The City will review and update storm sewer map annually.
Updates made will be the result of City projects and
development/redevelopment.
Regulatory Control Program
The City will review existing ordinances and, if necessary,
develop a city ordinance related to illicit and non-stormwater
discharges into the City’s storm sewer and surface/ground
waters. The goal of this BMP will be met by reviewing existing
city ordinances and implementing a specific ordinance related
to illicit/non-stormwater discharges (if necessary).
IDDE Plan
The City will develop and implement a program to detect and
reduce non-stormwater discharges, including illegal dumping.
Procedures for detection may consist of visual inspections for
non-stormwater discharges on City owned land and private
property (as requested). Inspection frequency may be
conducted concurrent with the outfall inspections and be
included as a part of routine activities.
Public and Employee Illicit Discharge Information
Program
The City or its designee will discourage illegal dumping by
educating the public (City residents, businesses, and staff) on
its potential sources and effects as well as alternative uses for
unwanted materials. This BMP includes providing information
on recycling options, services, and programs within the City
such as drop-off sites for household hazardous waste. The
City will also review the current educational activities
undertaken by its staff to identify, prevent, and reduce illicit
discharges from daily public works activities and other general
City operations.
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Identification of Non Stormwater Discharges and Flows
The City has identified and evaluated the following categories
of non-stormwater discharges (as defined in Part V.G.3.e):
Water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows,
rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water infiltration,
uncontaminated pumped ground water, discharges from
potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning
condensation, irrigation water, springs, water from crawl space
pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual residential car
washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetland, de-
chlorinated swimming pool discharges, and street wash water,
discharges or flows from fire fighting activities.
The City has determined the above referenced sources of non-
stormwater discharge to be insignificant pollutant contributors
to the MS4 system.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Inspections
Annually inspect locations identified as high-priority outfalls
around high-risk establishments (industrial facilities, fast food
restaurants, car washes, historical issues, and vehicle repair
shops)
Illicit Discharge Investigation
If illicit connections are suspected televise sewer system,
collect grab samples, or perform other effective testing
procedures to find illicit connections in the system.
Community Reporting Options and Documentation
Procedures
The City will evaluate the need to develop a link on the City
website where all complaints can be logged.
4. Do you have procedures for record-keeping within your Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program as
specified within the Permit (Part III.D.3.h.)? Yes No
If you answered no, indicate how you will develop procedures for record-keeping of your Illicit Discharge, Detection and
Elimination Program, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended:
C.4., The City will develop written procedures for receiving, documenting and storing citizen input as descriped in the
permit (Part III.D.3.h). The procedure may include incorporating a link on the website and will include a record of all
complaints received and follow-up activity that was performed. Procedueres will be in place within 12 months following
the date permit coverage is extended.
5. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Laura Adler, Water Resources Coordinator
D. MCM 4: Construction site stormwater runoff control
1. The Permit (Part III.D.4) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees shall
revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce a construction site stormwater runoff
control program. Describe your current program:
The City requires review of construction site erosion and sediment control (ESC) plans before projects begin, and works
with contractors to ensure appropriate and correct use of erosion and sediment control BMPs is being implemented on
site. The building inspection department is primarly responsible for checking compliance with construction site ESC plans.
2. Does your program address the following BMPs for construction stormwater erosion and sediment control as required in
the Permit (Part III.D.4.b.):
a. Have you established written procedures for site plan reviews that you conduct prior to the start of
construction activity?
Yes No
b. Does the site plan review procedure include notification to owners and operators proposing
construction activity that they need to apply for and obtain coverage under the MPCA’s general
permit to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity No. MN R100001?
Yes No
c. Does your program include written procedures for receipt and consideration of reports of
noncompliance or other stormwater related information on construction activity submitted by the
public to the permittee?
Yes No
d. Have you included written procedures for the following aspects of site inspections to determine
compliance with your regulatory mechanism(s):
1) Does your program include procedures for identifying priority sites for inspection? Yes No
2) Does your program identify a frequency at which you will conduct construction site Yes No
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inspections?
3) Does your program identify the names of individual(s) or position titles of those responsible for
conducting construction site inspections?
Yes No
4) Does your program include a checklist or other written means to document construction site
inspections when determining compliance?
Yes No
e. Does your program document and retain construction project name, location, total acreage to be
disturbed, and owner/operator information?
Yes No
f. Does your program document stormwater-related comments and/or supporting information used to
determine project approval or denial?
Yes No
g. Does your program retain construction site inspection checklists or other written materials used to
document site inspections?
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that will be
taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met.
D.2.c., The City will develop written procedures for receipt and consideration of reports of noncompliance or other
stormwater related information on construction activity submitted by the public as described in the Permit (Part III.D.4.c).
Procedures will be in place within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended.
D.2.d., City will develop written procedures for conducting site ESC inspections as described in the Permit (Part
III.D.4.d).The written procedures will also define the roles that the City and the watersheds will play in ESC site
inspections as may be established in the partnerships between the City and the watersheds. Procedures will be in place
within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended.
D.2.g., City will develop written procedures for retaining documents of site ESC inspections as described in the Permit
(Part III.D.4.d). The written procedures will also define the roles that the City and the watersheds will play in documenting
construction site inspections as may be established in the partnerships between the City and the watersheds. Procedures
will be in place within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended.
3. List the categories of BMPs that address your construction site stormwater runoff control program. Use the first
table for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan
to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and
completed. In addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement
and/or maintain the BMPs. Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf). If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key
after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Ordinance or other Regulatory Mechanism
The City will review the current permit stipulations/city codes
relating to project specific site erosion and sediment control as
part of the conditions of the permit. Staff will review current
ordinances and City codes and update as necessary.
Construction Site Implementation of Erosion and
Sediment Control BMPs
Construction site operators must conform to NPDES Phase II
permit requirements and local city requirements for construction
site erosion control on sites 1 acre or larger. As part of the
City’s permit approval standards, erosion control BMPs must be
implemented in accordance with the NPDES permit
requirements, grading permit stipulations, and applicable city
codes.
Waste Controls for Construction Site Operators
Construction site operators must confirm to NPDES Phase II
permit requirements and the City’s requirements for proper
waste and material disposal, as defined in City codes, section
830. All waste and unused building materials must be properly
disposed of off-site and prevented from being carried by runoff
into a receiving channel or storm sewer system.
Procedures for Site Plan Review
Every applicant for a city building permit, subdivision approval,
or grading permit that disturbs one acre or more is required to
submit a project specific stormwater management plan (if
applicable) and/or erosion control plan to the City for review and
approval. Construction permits are also required to meet MPCA
NPDES Phase II guidelines for erosion and sediment control
and all applicable City ordinances and codes.
Procedures for Receiving Complaints
The City will provide a phone line and website links for the public
to report potential construction site erosion control and waste
disposal infractions.
Site Inspection and Enforcement
The City will provide training to its staff on proper erosion
control, identification of problem areas, and the expectations of
the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for
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construction site operations.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Prioritize Inspections
The City will develop a process to determine the frequency for
inspecting high priority inspection sites (e.g., near sensitive
receiving waters, projects larger than 5 acres).
Documentation Procedures
Develop written procedures to track and archive all plan review
and inspection documents within 12 months following the date
permit coverage is extended.
4. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Engineering Department for Review and Support
Cindy Larson, Residential Redevelopment Coordinator
Steve Kirchman, Chief Building Official
E. MCM 5: Post-construction stormwater management
1. The Permit (Part III.D.5.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees
shall revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce a post-construction stormwater
management program. Describe your current program:
The City reviews sites for post-construction stormwater management primarily to evaluate how private systems are
connecting into the public system and ensuring that BMPs designed to manage stormwater are being constructed
properly.For large sites typically 3 reviews are required by the City. As stated in the City of Edina's approved
Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan Section 3.2.2, policies 6 & 7 states "Section 3.2.2, policies 6 & 7 of
the plan adopts the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District's rules by reference".
The watersheds have a detailed review process and stormwater rules that require volume control, water quality, and
water quantity.
2. Have you established written procedures for site plan reviews that you will conduct prior to the start of
construction activity?
Yes No
3. Answer yes or no to indicate whether you have the following listed procedures for documentation of
post-construction stormwater management according to the specifications of Permit (Part III.D.5.c.):
a. Any supporting documentation that you use to determine compliance with the Permit (Part
III.D.5.a), including the project name, location, owner and operator of the construction activity, any
checklists used for conducting site plan reviews, and any calculations used to determine
compliance?
Yes No
b. All supporting documentation associated with mitigation projects that you authorize? Yes No
c. Payments received and used in accordance with Permit (Part III.D.5.a.(4)(f))? Yes No
d. All legal mechanisms drafted in accordance with the Permit (Part III.D.5.a.(5)), including date(s) of
the agreement(s) and names of all responsible parties involved?
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements, describe the steps that will be taken to assure that, within
12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, these permit requirements are met.
E.3.b-d., The City will develop written procedures for documention of post-construction stormwater management for
documentation of mitigation projects, payments, and legal mechanisms as described in the Permit (Part III.D.5.c.).
Procedures will be in place within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended.
4. List the categories of BMPs that address your post-construction stormwater management program. Use the first table
for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you plan to
implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and
completed. In addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement
and/or maintain the BMPs. Refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf). If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after
the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Encourage the use of structural and non-structural
BMPs
Structural
The City will review and revise (if necessary, during the plan
review process) permanent BMP designs and criteria for post-
construction stormwater management associated with new
development and redevelopment projects of one acre or more.
The City will also consider the implementation of low impact
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development practices if prudent and feasible. The City will
annually review and revise (if necessary) the current policies,
requirements, and Best Management Practices specific to
structural BMP’s.
Non-Structural
The City may also improve the condition of parks, wetlands,
and watersheds when the opportunity arises. Wetland
restorations, native plantings, bank stabilization, detention
ponds, and other best management construction projects will
continue to be will continue to be actively pursued by the City
when the opportunity arises.
Post-Construction Regulatory Mechanism
The City will implement the requirements of the
Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan (CWRMP),
along with applicable City ordinances to minimize the negative
impacts stormwater runoff may have on water quality within the
City.
The City will revise this BMP to include establishing a
partnership with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for reviewing and
permitting of projects 1 acre or greater to require post-
construction stormwater management. These post-construction
stormwater requirements will include the provisions of the MS4
permit.
Long Term Operation and Maintenance of BMPs
City staff will inspect post-construction BMP’s then evaluate
inspection records for determining the corrective maintenance
actions (if necessary) for the long-term operation of all
stormwater management facilities owned by the City.
Corrective actions and routine maintenance of all stormwater
management facilities will be guided by the Comprehensive
Water Resource Management Plan, City of Edina’s standard
specifications and design requirements, and City staff.
This will BMP will be revised for the new permit term to include
requirements for the long-term operation and maintenance of
structural pollution control devices constructed as a part of
private systems.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Revise Written Procedures for Site Plan Review
Within 12 months of extension of permit coverage, the City will
revise the existing site plan review procedures. These
procedures may include a site plan review checklist, and form
letter, etc.
Permit Tracking System
Within 12 month of extension of permit coverage the City will
update their tracking system to include information to assist
with tracking construction site inspections, agreements,
complaints, and correspondence for reports of non-compliance.
BMP Guidance Document
Develop BMP Construction Guidance document for developers
and contractors within 12 months of permit coverage extension.
5. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Laura Adler, Water Resources Coodinator
F. MCM 6: Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations
1. The Permit (Part III.D.6.) requires that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, existing permittees shall
revise their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement an operations and maintenance program that
prevents or reduces the discharge of pollutants from the permittee owned/operated facilities and operations to the small
MS4. Describe your current program:
The City currently inspects its structural pollution control devices on an annual basis and inspects all of its outfalls,
sediment basins and ponds every 5 years. Inspection information is entered into "City Works" their assett management
program and is rated 1-4 to assist with prioritizing maintenance. The City inspects stockpiles, storage and material
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handling areas at the maintenance yard for potential discharges and maintenance of BMPs as a part of their routine
activities. The City is evaluating ways to reduce the the use of road salt for winter road maintenance activities to reduce
chlorides enterin water resources and the City sweeps their streets twice annually (Spring and Fall).
2. Do you have a facilities inventory as outlined in the Permit (Part III.D.6.a.)? Yes No
3. If you answered no to the above permit requirement in question 2, describe the tasks and corresponding schedules that
will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended, this permit requirement is met:
4. List the categories of BMPs that address your pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations program.
Use the first table for categories of BMPs that you have established and the second table for categories of BMPs that you
plan to implement over the course of the permit term.
Include the measurable goals with appropriate timeframes that each BMP category will be implemented and completed. In
addition, provide interim milestones and the frequency of action in which the permittee will implement and/or maintain the
BMPs. For an explanation of measurable goals, refer to the EPA’s Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s
(http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/measurablegoals.pdf).
If you have more than five categories, hit the tab key after the last line to generate a new row.
Established BMP categories Measurable goals and timeframes
Municipal Operations, Maintenance, and Training
Program
The City will implement the Stormwater Management and
Maintenance programs identified within the City’s
Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan (CWRMP)
and as specified in the City’s SWPPP.
The City will also provide training materials and workshops to
City staff to help reduce stormwater pollution caused from park
maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction
and land disturbances, outfall inspections, and storm sewer
system maintenance.
Street Sweeping
The City will brush or vacuum sweep streets a minimum of twice
annually in an effort to reduce the amount of sediment, trash
and organic material from reaching the storm sewer system and
water resources.
Annual Inspection of All Structural Pollution Control
Devices
The City Public Works Department will inspect all identified
structural pollution control devices on City property and
prescribe a maintence schedule as necessary. Newly
constructed and rebuilt structural pollution control devices will be
added to the storm sewer map.
This BMP will be revised to identify that inspections need to be
completed at least annually unless a different schedule is
justified based on maintenance needs.
Inspection of Outfalls and Sediment Basins/Ponds
The City will inspect all mapped outfalls, sediment basins and
ponds within the City’s storm sewer system. The results of
these inspections will be compiled in a report which will include
sediment levels, watershed information and recommended
maintenance and maintenance schedules.
Annual Inspection of All Exposed Stockpile, Storage
and Material Handling Areas
City staff will annually locate and inspect all exposed stockpiles
and storage/material handling areas located on City owned
properties. All existing onsite BMP’s will be inspected for
conformance to NPDES Phase II permit requirements. Any
identified erosion control issues will be corrected and
documented per NPDES Phase II standards.
This BMP will be updated to increase the inspection frequency
to at least quarterly.
System Maintenance
The City will determine whether repair, replacement, or
maintenance measures are necessary from evaluating
inspection reports and other pertinent information. All corrective
maintenance, repair, and/or replacement measures will be
documented and recorded by the City’s public works staff.
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This BMP will be revised to incorporate the City’s current system
for prioritizing maintenance.
Documentation Procedures
The Public Works Director will retain all records of inspection,
maintenance, and corrective actions of the City’s storm water
system. Records will be available, by request, to the public
upon approval by the Public Works Director.
Evaluation of Inspection Frequency
The City will retain records of inspection results and any
maintenance performed or recommended. After 2 years of
inspections, if patterns of maintenance become apparent, the
frequency of inspections may be adjusted at the discretion of the
Public Works Director given the following conditions are fulfilled:
1. If maintenance or sediment removal is required as a
result of each of the first two annual inspections, the
frequency of inspection shall be increased to at least
two (2) times annually or more frequently as needed to
prevent carry-over or washout of pollutants from
structures and maximize pollutant removal.
If maintenance or sediment removal is not required as a result of
both of the first two (2) annual inspections, the frequency may
be reduced to once every two (2) years.
Landscaping and Lawn Care Practices Review
The City will annually review and, if necessary, adjust its current
practices in the use of fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide
application, mowing and discharge operations, grass clipping
collection, mulching and composting.
Road Salt Application Review
The City will review the practices and policies of road salt
applications such as alternative products, calibration of
equipment, inspection of vehicles and staff training.
Backwash Recycle Tanks
The City constructed backwash recycle tanks at water treatment
plants #2, #3, and #4. Backwash water recycle tanks will collect
the backwash water, which now flows to the storm water
system. The backwash water will stay in the tanks until the
suspended solids settle out, then will be retreated and put into
the potable water supply. The settled solids will be discharged
to the sanitary sewer system. Each plant will have an
emergency overflow point in the recycling tanks, which will enter
the same storm sewer system to which each plant currently
discharges. The overflow points will be locked controlled
discharges.
BMP categories to be implemented Measurable goals and timeframes
Develop Spill Prevention & Control Plans for Municipal
Facilities
Develop plans describing spill prevention and control
procedures by the end of Year 1. Conduct annual spill
prevention and response training sessions to all municipal
employees. Distribute education materials, i.e. posters and
pamphlets, to each municipal facility by the end of year 2.
Facility Inventory
The City has created a map of all identified facilities and along
with BMPs being used to control pollutants. Where BMPs are
not in place identify BMPs that could be implemented along with
a schedule for implementation.
Pond Assessment Procedures & Schedule
In year 1, develop procedures for determining TSS and TP
treatment effectiveness of city owned ponds used for treatment
of stormwater. Implement schedule in year 2-5.
5. Does discharge from your MS4 affect a Source Water Protection Area (Permit Part III.D.6.c.)?
a. If no, continue to 6.
Yes No
b. If yes, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is in the process of mapping the
following items. Maps are available at
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/maps/index.htm. Is a map including the
following items available for your MS4:
1) Wells and source waters for drinking water supply management areas identified as
vulnerable under Minn. R. 4720.5205, 4720.5210, and 4720.5330?
Yes No
2) Source water protection areas for surface intakes identified in the source water
assessments conducted by or for the Minnesota Department of Health under the federal
Yes No
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Safe Drinking Water Act, U.S.C. §§ 300j – 13?
c. Have you developed and implemented BMPs to protect any of the above drinking water
sources?
Yes No
6. Have you developed procedures and a schedule for the purpose of determining the TSS and
TP treatment effectiveness of all permittee owned/operated ponds constructed and used for the
collection and treatment of stormwater, according to the Permit (Part III.D.6.d.)?
Yes No
7. Do you have inspection procedures that meet the requirements of the Permit (Part III.D.6.e.(1)-
(3)) for structural stormwater BMPs, ponds and outfalls, and stockpile, storage and material
handling areas?
Yes No
8. Have you developed and implemented a stormwater management training program commensurate with each
employee’s job duties that:
a. Addresses the importance of protecting water quality? Yes No
b. Covers the requirements of the permit relevant to the duties of the employee? Yes No
c. Includes a schedule that establishes initial training for new and/or seasonal employees and
recurring training intervals for existing employees to address changes in procedures,
practices, techniques, or requirements?
Yes No
9. Do you keep documentation of inspections, maintenance, and training as required by the Permit
(Part III.D.6.h.(1)-(5))?
Yes No
If you answered no to any of the above permit requirements listed in Questions 5 – 9, then describe the tasks and
corresponding schedules that will be taken to assure that, within 12 months of the date permit coverage is extended,
these permit requirements are met:
F.5.b.2): The City of Edina does not have any known surface water intakes.
F.6.: The City completed a non-degradation evaluation during the previous permit in 2007. The City will use this
information to develop a procedure for assessing ponds to determine TSS and TP effectiveness as described in the
Permit (Part III.D.6.d). A schedule will be implemented in years 2 thru 5.
F.7.: The City will develop written procedures for inspection of structural stormwater BMPs, ponds and outfalls, and
stockpile, storage and material handling areas as described in the Permit (Part III.D.6.f.). Procedures will be in place
within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended.
F.8.: The City will develop and implement a stormwater management training program to commensurate with each
employees job duties as described in the Permit (Part III.D.6.g.). Procedures will be in place within 12 months following
the date permit coverage is extended.
F.9: The City will develop written procedures to document inspections, mainenance, and training as described in the
Permit (Part III.D.6.h.). Procedures will be in place within 12 months following the date permit coverage is extended.
10. Provide the name or the position title of the individual(s) who is responsible for implementing and/or coordinating this
MCM:
Brian Olson, Public Works Director
VI. Compliance Schedule for an Approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) with an
Applicable Waste Load Allocation (WLA) (Part II.D.6.)
A. Do you have an approved TMDL with a Waste Load Allocation (WLA) prior to the effective date
of the Permit?
Yes No
1. If no, continue to section VII.
2. If yes, fill out and attach the MS4 Permit TMDL Attachment Spreadsheet with the following
naming convention: MS4NameHere_TMDL.
This form is found on the MPCA MS4 website: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4.
VII. Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems (Part II.D.7.)
A. Do you own and/or operate any Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems which
are regulated by this Permit (Part III.F.)?
Yes No
1. If no, this section requires no further information.
2. If yes, you own and/or operate an Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment System
within your small MS4, then you must submit the Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus
Treatment Systems Form supplement to this document, with the following naming
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convention: MS4NameHere_TreatmentSystem.
This form is found on the MPCA MS4 website: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/ms4.
VIII. Add any Additional Comments to Describe Your Program
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April 3, 2014
Laura Adler
City of Edina
7450 Metro Blvd.
Edina, MN 55439
RE: Issuance of Coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State
Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) General Permit MNR040000 for Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer Systems for City of Edina MS4
Dear Ms. Adler:
In accordance with Minn. R. 7001.0140, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) has made a final determination to issue coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) General Permit MNR040000
for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 General Permit) to the City of Edina,
effective April 3, 2014. Please find enclosed a copy of the above referenced MS4 General
Permit.
The MPCA’s final decision to issue permit coverage is based on the following:
MPCA staff has reviewed your MS4 General Permit application and Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Document.
Public notice and opportunity for comment on your MS4 General Permit application and
SWPPP Document has been provided, and no comments were received.
As you know, it is the responsibility of the MS4 owner and/or operator to comply with the
requirements of the MS4 General Permit and your SWPPP Document . This issuance of coverage
does not preclude the MPCA from following up with an inspection or audit to verify compli ance
with the MS4 General Permit and SWPPP Document. Also, be aware that as a condition of
recordkeeping, Part IV.C.3. of the MS4 General Permit requires that the permittee retain their
SWPPP Document and all records pertinent to it for at least three (3) years beyond the term of
the MS4 General Permit.
In addition, for an MS4 that was covered under the previous MS4 General Permit (issuance date
June 1, 2006), coverage under that permit is terminated on the coverage date as specified
above. An MS4 covered under the new MS4 General Permit is required to report on activities
that were required or committed to under the previous permit.
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Finally, the MPCA thanks you for your cooperation in the permitting process . Please retain this
letter as documentation of your MS4 General Permit coverage under the NPDES/SDS Permit
MNR040000.
Please contact MS4 team member Scott J. Fox at 651-757-2368 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Duane Duncanson
This document has been electronically signed.
Duane Duncanson
Supervisor, Municipal Compliance Unit I
St. Paul Office
Municipal Division
cc: City of Edina file
engineering planning environmental construction 477 Temperance Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Tel: 651-286-8450
Fax: 651-286-8488
Memorandum
To: Laura Adler, City of Edina
From: Jesse Carlson
Date: 12/9/13
Re: MS4 Program – Gaps Analysis and Program Evaluation
WSB Project No. 2092-650
Overview
To prepare for revising the City of Edina’s MS4 Program to meet the new permit requirements,
the City of Edina has authorized WSB & Associates, Inc. (WSB) to complete a program
assessment of their current program compared to the requirements of the revised MS4 permit.
The assessment was completed during the week of 9/30/12 to 10/4/13.
The goal of the MS4 program assessment is to evaluate the City’s SWPPP and supporting
documents. This assessment consisted of an evaluation of the SWPPP that was created in 2003
(updated in 2006) along with the subsequent report forms that were submitted to the MPCA
annually, educational information, and City ordinances. Additionally, an onsite interviews
occurred with municipal employees. These employees are responsible for implementing various
aspects of the MS4 program. The following summarizes the results of the program assessment.
Overall Assessment of Program
The program assessment process revealed that the City has a good program with employees that
care about addressing the issues of concern and complying with the rules within the MS4 permit.
The City should be commended regarding their approach to managing the program. Some
program specifics include:
• Initiative towards reducing their application of road salts
• Variety of methods used for distributing educational materials
• Management of erosion and sediment control associated with redevelopment
• Integration of curtain sprayer’s for applying herbicides at the golf course
• Using City Works to document maintenance activities
The following sections will address program management along with recommendations specific
to those areas. Several areas of the permit were addressed during employee interviews.
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Program Management
Areas of Program Compliance
• Using the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to assist with coordinating the
education program.
• Using City Works to track maintenance activities.
Areas for Program Development
• Updating the City of Edina’s MS4 program organizational chart to clearly
communicate to each of the departments what aspects of the MS4 program that
they are responsible for assisting in implementation.
• Develop an internal reporting and assessment procedure for tracking the activities
associated with implementation of the MS4 Program. To accomplish this City
should explore expanding their use of City Works. The revised MS4 permit
specifies that City’s need to take a more active role in documenting how they are
fulfilling their MS4 obligations.
Public Education and Outreach:
Areas of Program Compliance
• The City has uses a number of methods for distributing education information and
is encouraged to continue their use of these distribution methods for education the
public. The distribution methods include:
o About town newsletter
o Announcement made in the City Extra email notification system
o Announcement made using social media
o Using “Hometown Heroes” to help celebrate people who take pride in the
community
o Video messages either posted on-line or aired on the cable access channel
o Website
o Newcomer packet
o Public works pipeline
Areas for Program Development
• Update the website to include an interactive map that identifies priority
watersheds. The map would include recommendations for Best Management.
Practices (BMPs) that could be implemented in these high priority watersheds.
• Sponsor neighborhood events that have a stormwater educational theme in
partnership with either the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District or Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District.
• Create new or update communications plan to include:
o Established target audiences: industrial, commercial, residential, and areas
within key watersheds.
o Sponsor additional stormwater related activities.
o Expand on the current use of social media.
o Prepare bilingual education and outreach programs such as brochures on
illicit discharges.
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o Consider the installation of kiosks at City parks or lakes. These kiosks
could include a watershed map, lake descriptions, water quality trends,
common fish, and tips to help improve water quality.
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Areas of Program Compliance
• Spill response procedures. Fire department is trained in responding to spills.
• Stormwater system mapping. System map provides the locations of all storm
sewer and water bodies that are part of the City owned system.
• Public works actively looking for illicit discharges during their routine activities.
Areas for Program Development
• Develop standard operating procedures for implementation of the IDDE program.
This will include a map with prioritization areas, inspection procedures, methods
for tracking illicit discharges, and testing protocols. The Standard Operating
Procedures should also include a clear definition for what is identified as an illicit
discharge. Illicit discharges may include:
o Any discharge to the MS4 storm sewer that is not stormwater including
leaking sanitary sewers or water mains, illegal sewage connections, illegal
floor drain connections, seasonal draining of swimming pools (pools are
recommended to be dechlorinated prior to discharge), break-out from
failing septic systems, discharge of vehicle/equipment washing into the
storm sewer, spills, and dumping.
• Develop Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs)
• Adopt ion of an ordinance that effectively prohibits illicit discharges. The
ordinance should identify what constitutes as an illicit discharge, methods for
eliminating illicit discharges, enforce ment provisions, and allowances for being
able to inspect private systems.
• Develop an annual employee training program to ensure that all employees are
familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures. It is suggested that this include
public works staff, fire chief, police, or anyone else that may be responsible for
identifying illicit discharges so they can be referred to the appropriate individual
at the City for follow -up and eventual elimination. The employee training
program should include the following components:
o Common sources of illicit discharges
o Key outfall indicators
o Sampling techniques for dry weather flows, if illicit discharge are
suspected
o Using fingerprinting to determine the source of illicit discharge
o Documentation procedures
• Documentation procedures for receiving and responding to reports of non-
compliance.
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Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control
Areas of Program Compliance
• Established plan review procedures for sites 1 acre or greater and for sites less
than 1 acre. For large sit e the City will complete at least 3 reviews at the 30, 60,
and 90% plan stages.
• Ability to issue stop work orders for non-compliance.
• The City has a process for completing site inspections depending on the type of
construction, but it is not formalized int o a SOP.
Areas of Program Development
• Develop SOPs for implementation of the erosion and sediment control program.
The SOPs will formalize the process the City uses to conduct plan review. It may
include revising existing checklists, procedures for responding to reports of non-
compliance, and enforcement mechanisms.
• Develop a guidance document to provide to permittees. This guidance document
would include the City’s standard details for erosion and sediment control and
typical site plans for erosion and sediment control for single family lots,
commercial development, and residential development.
• Revise the current City code to provide one comprehensive erosion and sediment
control ordinance that meets the requirements of the MPCA Construction General
Permit. The ordinance will include requirements for erosion control, sediment
control, requirements for owners to complete site inspections, and enforcement
mechanisms.
• Establishment of a partnership with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for implementation of the erosion and
sediment control requirements. The City would take an active role for sites less
than 1 acre, but for sites 1 acre or greater may rely on the watershed to enforce
their permit requirements
• Formalize the current process for completing site inspection in SOPs. The SOPs
will identify priority areas for completing inspections, frequency at which the City
inspects construction sites, and individuals responsible for performing site
inspections. The person responsible for inspections should have training that
commensurate with their job duties. The training should be conducted both
externally, but more importantly internally to promote consistency among all
inspectors.
• Integrate the current database used to track list of active construction sites,
inspections performed, and compliance issues in the “City Works” management
system.
• Establish a frequency for how often construction sites are inspected. The
prioritization should include a consideration for site size, adjacency to water
bodies, etc.
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Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Areas of Program Compliance
• Established plan review procedures for sites 1 acre or greater and for sites less
than 1 acre. For large site the City will complete at least 3 reviews at the 30, 60,
and 90% plan stages.
• Comprehensive plan requires that all sites meet the requirements of the Nine Mile
Creek Watershed District and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The
watersheds have requirements to control runoff volumes for all site that are 1 acre
or greater.
• Approved Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan.
Areas of Program Development
• Develop SOPs for Post-Construction Stormwater Management . The SOPs will
formalize the process the City uses to conduct plan review. It may include
revising existing plan review checklists, etc.
• Develop a guidance document to provide to permittees that summarizes the
requirements for post-construction stormwater management as well as storm
sewer system design requirements. BMP design information can be found in the
Minnesota Stormwater Manual.
• Revise the current City code to establish requirements for post-construction
stormwater management. This may include referring to the watersheds for
implementing their requirements for sites that are 1 acre or greater.
• Establishment of a partnership with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for implementation of the post-construction
stormwater management requirements. The City would rely on the watersheds to
enforce their requirements for post-construction stormwater management on site
that are 1 acre or greater.
• Develop a regulatory mechanism to ensure the long-term operation and
maintenance and private system installed. The watersheds already require
maintenanc e agreements for BMPs that are installed. As a part of establishing a
partnership with the watershed this will identify the process for how the City and
watershed would enforce this document. The City may inspect the system, but
rely on the watershed to enforce their maintenance agreement .
• Use City works to track the number of private system installed.
Good Housekeeping Practices with Municipal Operations
Areas of Program Compliance
• Use of deicing alternative to reduce the usage of road salts.
• Use of City Works to track the cleaning and maintenance of City owned BMPs.
• Existing program (non-degradation study) in-place to determine the TSS and TP
treatment effectiveness of all City owned ponds.
• Current system to inspect and rank the storm sewer system inspections. Items
inspected are ranked 1-4. Items ranked as a 1 receive immediate attention.
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• Disposal procedures for handling of street sweepings and cleaning out of
structural pollution control devices.
Areas of Program Development
• Develop and formalize SOPs for pollution prevention/good housekeeping
practices for municipal operations. The SOPs will be required to include
information on materials disposal, stockpile management, vehicle fueling and
emergency response, pond dredging and sediment disposal, street sweeping, sump
catch basin cleaning and disposal, park and open space maintenance, right-of-way
maintenance, and deicing operations.
• Develop SOPs for stormwater facility inspections/maintenance.
• Operation and maintenance program must include annual employee training to
prevent and reduce stormwater pollution from activities such as park and open
space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, vehicle/fleet equipment
washing, new construction and land disturbances, and stormwater system
maintenance. This will be address as a part of the Stormwater 101 training that
will be completed by the City.
• All ponds within the City were evaluated as a part of non-degradation study. This
information should be used to prioritize system inspections and verify the
pollutant removal effectiveness for TSS and TP.
• Review and update the the stormwater inspection and maintenance forms to
include questions pertaining to the identification of Illicit Discharges.
• City prepared construction documents shall include the following:
o SWPPP designer contact information and qualifications
o Identification of areas where erosion could be problematic and proposed
BMPs
o Include language to properly how to address dewatering of sediment laden
water
o The SWPPP shall include a Statement of Estimated Quantities (SEQ)
o Include provision in the SWPPP for concrete washout management
• Complete an inventory of all City owned properties to assess their potential for
the discharge of pollutants. If potential pollutants are identified the inventory shall
include an identification of BMPs that must be integrated to minimize the
discharge of pollutants.
• Quarterly inspections of stockpile/storage and material handling areas as
identified in the Facility Inventory.
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TMDL Wasteload Allocation Excel Spreadsheet PART II.D.6.a.-e.
Copy and paste from the Master List MS4 TMDL Spreadsheet for your MS4 to the space below.
Permittee name Preferred ID TMDL project name*Waterbody ID Type of WLA*Numeric WLA*Unit*
Percent
reduction Flow condition*Waterbody name Pollutant of concern*Date approved
City of Edina MS400016 Ninemile Creek: Imparied Biota, Turbidity, & Chloride TMDL 07020012-518 Categorical 5.164 tons/day 62%NA Nine Mile Creek Chloride 11/29/2010
Attach this completed form with your SWPPP Document at the time of submittal. At a minimum, provide all of the information "*" items (TMDL
Project Name, Type of WLA, Numeric WLA, Unit, Flow Condition, and Pollutant of Concern).
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Compliance Schedule PART II.D.6.f.-g.
Is your MS4 currently meeting its WLA for any approved TMDLs?Go to:Go to:Go to:
NO (Complete Table 1, Strategies for continued BMP implementation beyond the term of this permit, and Table 2 belowTable 1 Strategies…Table 2
YES (Provide the following information below)
Table 1
Interim Milestone (Best Management Practice)BMP ID Implementation Date
Ninemile Creek: Imparied
Biota, Turbidity, & Chloride
TMDL
Installation of automated brine system NMC-CL-001 12/3/2013 X
GPS tracking of application rates NMC-CL-002 2011 X
Establish prioritized plow routes based on sensitivity of receiving waters NMC-CL-003 6/20/2014 X
Partner with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District regarding a public education campaing on the proper use
of deicing materials on commercial and private properties NMC-CL-004 6/20/2014 X
Annually evaluate the potential to decrease salt usage, which may include equipment upgrades and staff
training NMC-CL-005 6/20/2014 X
Strategies for continued BMP implementation beyond the term of this permit. PART II.D.6.f.(3)
Table 2
Target dates the applicable WLA(s) will be achieved. PART II.D.6.f.(4)
TMDL Project Target Date to Achieve WLA
Ninemile Creek: Imparied Biota, Turbidity, & Chloride TMDL 2030
If YES, indicate the WLAs (may be grouped by TMDL Project) you believe are reasonably being met. For each WLA, list the implemented BMPs and provide a narrative strategy
for the long-term continuation of meeting each WLA. PART II.D.6.g.(1)-(2)
Fill in the following table with your Interim Milestones, BMP IDs, and Implementation Dates. Replace "TMDL Project Name & Pollutant" Columns with each TMDL Project Name
and the corresponding pollutant. Then put an "X" in the boxes for the TMDL that corresponds with each BMP. PART II.D.6.f.(1)-(2)
The City is implementing a number of new equipment upgrades that should result in a reduction of road salts used for deicing. The City will evaluate the effectiveness of implementing these
NOTE:
It is recommended to assign each Interim Milestone (BMP) a BMP ID. You will be required to report on the status of each Interim Milestone and include a BMP ID for all structural BMPs as part of the MS4 Annual Report (see Part III.E.), so including those ID
numbers at the time of application may be useful in tracking implementation efforts. If a pond that will be included in the pond inventory (Part III.C.2.) is to be applied toward a WLA, use the same ID for both the pond inventory and TMDL tracking. Non-
structural BMPs are not required to have an ID, but it may be useful to assign it an ID for internal MS4 recordkeeping.
MPCA recommends the Implementation Dates align with the submittal of MS4 Annual Reports. Dates selected may not reflect the actual date a BMP is implemented, but shall indicate a BMP will be implemented on that date or before for that reporting
year.
Section II.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
For:
City of Edina, Minnesota
May 14, 2014
Prepared By:
WSB & Associates, Inc.
701 Xenia Avenue S., Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(763) 541-4800
(763) 541-1700 (Fax)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Regulatory Overview ............................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Ms4 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Partnerships ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Water Resources.................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Program Assessment ............................................................................................................. 4
1.7 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 5
2 Stormwater Management Program ................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Details .................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Organizational Structure ....................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Minimum Control Measure General Requirements ............................................................ 9
2.3.1 Public Education And Outreach .................................................................................. 10
2.3.2 Public Participation And Involvement ........................................................................ 12
2.3.3 Illicit Discharge Detection And Elimination............................................................... 13
2.3.5 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ............................................................ 16
2.3.6 Post-Construction Stormwater Management .............................................................. 18
2.3.7 Pollution Prevention And Good Housekeeping .......................................................... 20
2.3.8 Tmdl Program ............................................................................................................... 23
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This document is designed to explain, describe, and outline responsibilities for the City of
Edina’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). The National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) program requires the City of Edina to measure and report on this
program’s effectiveness on an annual basis. This document is intended to summarize the
program components and illustrate their benefit to the surrounding City resources. Unlike
defined permit requirements, this program identifies activities that are intended to reduce the
discharge of pollutants to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) standard.
The C ity's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program is managed by various
departments. Because the goal of maintaining and restoring water quality re mains a vital
function for the C ity as a whole unit, it is imperative the various departments of the City work
together to implement permit requireme nts. The City has existing programs that already
accomplish MS4 goals. In areas where the City is not meeting these goals, it will expand/modify
existing programs. The goal for this MS4 permit is to draft each implementation activity to be
clear, specific, and measurable. Historically, effective MS4 programs include specific deadlines
for compliance, incorporate clear performance standards, and include measurable goals with
quantifiab le targets for implementation when possible.
1.2 REGULATORY OVERVIEW
In 1987, Congress amended the Clean Water Act to require a two -phase implementation of a
comprehensive national program for addressing stormwater discharges. This in turn created the
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. The Phase I program regulated large
cities with populations over 100,000 and the Phase II program regulates small MS4s. The City of
Edina has been regulated by the MS4 program since 2003 and is considered a Phase II
community. The MS4 program is defined as a "conve yance or system of conveyances including
roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made
channels or storm drains owned or operated by a state, city, town, borough, county, parish,
district, association, or other public body designed or used for collecting or conveying
stormwater (40 CFR 122.2)".
MS4 systems can be linear or more complex open piped, manmade, natural, or a combination of
these conveyances. In this document, the term MS4 can reference the conveyance system or it
may reference the entity which operates the system.
The overall design strategy for the City of Edina's MS4 program is oriented towards a clear
understand ing of the MEP standard. MEP has not been defined by EPA, but is intended to be
flexible to allow the development of MS4 implementation activities that are achievable by each
MS4 permittee. The overall goal of the MS4 program remains to restore or maintain the
chemical, physical, and biological integrity of waters of the state through management and
treatment of urban stormwater runoff.
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According to the 1996 National Water Quality Inventory, stormwater runoff is a leading source
of water pollution. Stormwater runoff can harm surface waters such as rivers, lakes, and streams
which in turn cause or contribute to water quality standards being exceeded.
Stormwater runoff can change natural hydrologic patterns, accelerate stream flows, destroy
aquatic habitats, and elevate pollutant concentrations and loadings. Development substantially
increases impervious surfaces thereby increasing runoff from city streets, driveways, parking
lots, and sidewalks, on which pollutants from human activities settle.
Common pollutants in runoff include pesticides, fertilizers, oils, metals, pathogens, salt,
sediment, litter, and other debris. These pollutants are transported via stormwater and
discharged, untreated, to water resources through storm sewer systems (Source: Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency 2013).
1.3 MS4 RESPONSIBILITIES
Most principles of the MS4 program are based on the fact that stormwater runoff, either from
rainfall or snowmelt, is collected, carried away, and discharged to local waterways typically
without any cleansing or treatment to remove pollutants.
Runoff flows over paved streets, sidewalks, parking lots, building rooftops, and other impervious
surfaces. Stormwater runoff also drains off residential lawns, recreation fields, and golf courses.
Along the way, this stormwater picks up common pollutants such as motor oil and antifreeze,
trash and street litter, pet waste, fertilizers and pesticides, detergents and chemicals, and
sediments.
The potential to introduce unwanted pollutants into our lakes, streams, ponds, and wetlands is
prevalent. More importantly, if left unchecked, these pollutants can have detrimental impacts on
overall water quality within the City of Edina. One of the main goals of the SWPPP is to focus
attention on Pollutants of Concern (POC) in an effort to reduce or eliminate their prevalence and
subsequent impact on local water bodies.
Raising public awareness to the problems associated with high concentrations of phosphorus in
our City waters remains critical to reversing this trend, especially considering phosphorus is
naturally plentiful in most soils and does not need to be added to achieve lush, green growth.
The battle against pathogenic contamination of stormwater, another POC, is being spearheaded
by improved management and monitoring of the municipal sanitary and storm sewer systems.
The City has implemented an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program
designed to identify, repair, and prevent problems associated with stormwater pollution.
To manage and monitor the actual quality of stormwater being discharged from storm pipes
throughout Edina, every outfall under the City’s jurisdict ion has been inventoried and vital
characteristics recorded. Besides identifying the outfalls, the map helps to define drainage areas
and assess other factors that could impact water quality. Additionally, these outfalls are routinely
inspected by a qualified field technician to ensure the stormwater being discharged does not
contain non-stormwater related discharges.
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1.4 PARTNERSHIPS
Coordination with external government agencies and internal municipal departments is
encouraged by all regulatory authorities to most effectively implement the MS4 permit. The
City recognizes the benefits of coordination, and uses coordination in numerous ways. Although
the City remains the “lead-authority” for their permit implementation, their goal remains to work
with other entities whenever possible to increase public involvement and overall water quality
goals. The City is evaluating the creation of formal partnership s with the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. These partnerships may include the
following program elements:
• Public education
• Construction site erosion and sediment control
• Post -construction stormwater management
The goal is to develop a cohesive program that will educate the public, municipal staff, and local
officials about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies. Furthermore, the
educational program will provide deliberate steps that the general public can take to reduce
pollutants in stormwater runoff.
The City’s erosion and sediment control program is focused primarily around the tear down and
rebuild of single family and twin family dwelling units due to the large volume of sites that are
being reconstructed. This program also includes larger activities that involve 1 acre or greater of
dist urbance, but to a lesser degree. The City and the Watershed both require permits to address
erosion and sediment control. The City will discuss partnerships with the watersheds where the
watersheds will assist in completing inspections on sites that require more routine inspections
due to their size and sensitivity to receiving waters.
The City’s approved Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan (CWRMP) Section
3.2.2, Policies 6 and 7 adopt the watershed rules by reference. The watershed rules require that
applicants reduce the runoff volume from sites that are 1 acre or greater in size and for NMCWD
require the reduction in the runoff volume for the following additional scenarios:
• Within 300 feet of the centerline of Nine Mile Creek,
• Within 500 feet of the ordinary high water level of any other public water or protected
wetland.
• Below the 100-year flood elevation.
If the applicant s are unable to provide volume control, there are substitute sequencing
alternatives for compliance specified. These rules overall meet the intent of the MS4 general
permit for volume control, TSS, and TP removal. The City will discuss establishing partnerships
with the watersheds where the City requires applicants to meet the requirements of the watershed
rules.
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The MS4 permit requires that municipalities establish requirements for long-term operation and
maintenance of BMPs for both public and private systems. For privately-owned sites, t he
watersheds require the establishment of maintenance agreements or easements that are recorded
on the deed of the property. The City may assist with inspecting these private facilities, but will
rely on the watershed to enforce their maintenance agreements. The City will include these
requirements as a part of any partnerships that are established.
1.5 WATER RESOURCES
The City is an urban city that was largely developed between 1940 and 1970. Development
occurred prior to the period when significant stormwater controls were required. The City will
integrate stormwater controls to the MEP during redevelopment, but will also consider
identifying projects to improve water quality regionally. The City currently sweeps the streets
twice per year and will evaluate sweeping streets in high priority areas more often.
Lakes
A number of lakes are identified throughout the City. The lakes are primarily shallow basins that
that provide habitat benefits and opportunities for fishing. The MnDNR has periodically
performed fish stocking in Lake Cornelia, Arrowhead Lake, Centennial Lake, and Indianhead
Lake.
Creeks
The City has two major creeks running through it. Minnehaha Creek runs from west to east
across the northern part of the city. Nine Mile Creek runs from west to east across the southern
part of the City. Water is conveyed to the creeks via the City’s storm sewer system and will
include any pollutants carried with it.
Wetlands
The City completed the Minnesota Routine Assessment Method for Evaluating Wetland
Functions (MnRAM) in 1999. In 2003, the Minnehaha Creek completed a MnRAM for the
portion of the City that falls within their district. For the purposes of planning, the City adopted
the MCWD MnRAM completed in 2003 and the City MnRAM assessment that was completed
in 1999 for the remainder of the City. The MnRAM assessment allows the City to make
important decisions for how those wetlands are managed and how changes in land use may
impact their overall quality.
1.6 PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
From September 30 through October 4, 2013 an evaluation was completed regarding the City's
MS4 program. The program assessment was conducted by WSB & Associates, Inc. and was
intended to evaluate how the City is implementing their program for compliance with the
previous version of the MS4 permit that was effective from March 2006 and expired in March
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2011. The assessment also provides recommendations for revision along with identifying how
the program should be modified to meet the new permit.
The program assessment process revealed that the City has a good program with employees that
care about addressing the issues of concern and complying with the rules within the MS4 permit.
The City should be commended regarding their approach to managing the program. Some
program specifics include:
• Initiative towards reducing their application of road salts
• Variety of methods used for distributing educational materials
• Management of erosion and sediment control associated with redevelopment
• Integration of curtain sprayers for applying herbicides
• Use of City Works asset management software to document maintenance activities
1.7 DEFINITIONS
Best Management Practices or BMP –BMP includes treatment requirements and operating
procedures and practices to control pollutant in stormwater runoff.
CFR – Code of Federal Regulations
Commissioner ‐ means the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution control Agency or the
Commissioner ’s designee.
Maximum Extent Practicable or MEP – Is the statutory standard that establishes the level of
pollutant reductions that an Owner or Operator of regulated MS4 must achieve.
MCM – Minimum Control Measure
MPCA – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System or MS4 – means a publicly owned and operated
conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets,
catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man‐made channels, or storm drains)
NPDES – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Operator – means the person with primary operational control and legal r esponsibility for the
municipal separate storm sewer system.
Outfall – means the point where a MS4 discharges from a pipe, ditch, or other discrete
conveyance t o waters of the state, or other municipal separate storm sewer system. It does not
include diffuse runoff or conveyances which connect segments of the same stream or other water
systems.
Owner – means the person that owns the municipal separate storm sewer system.
Person – means the state or any agency or institution thereof as well as any municipality,
government subdivision, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, or other entity
including, but not limited to, association, commission, or any interstate body, and includes any
officer or go verning or managing body of any municipality, governmental subdivision, public or
private corporation, or other entity.
Reduce – means reduce to the “MEP” unless otherwise defined in the context in which it is used.
SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
Stormwater – means stormwater runoff, snowmelt runoff, surface runoff, and drainage.
Structural Pollution Control Device – means any stationary, permanent facility, or apparatus
that is intended to manage and/or treat stormwater runoff.
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SWPPP – Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) – is the process established by the USEPA for the
allocation of pollutant loads, including stormwater, to a particular water body or reach of a
waterbody.
Wetlands – are those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a
prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands
generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. Constructed wetlands designed for
wastewater treatment are not waters of the state.
WLA – means Waste Load Allocations
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2.1 DETAILS
This section includes information regarding the City of Edina’s SWPPP. It describes the
activities that the City will take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff associated with each of
the Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) established in the permit.
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2.2 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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2.3 MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
As noted earlier, the City administers a comprehensive SWPPP designed to address a wide array
of stormwater pollution issues and concerns. S ix MCMs, intended to reduce non-point sources of
stormwater pollution through education, regulation, and advanced management practices form
the core of this SWPPP. The following is a brief description of each MCM including objectives
as well as steps that have bee n taken to meet these goals:
• Public Education and Outreach
• Public Involvement/Participation
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Co nstruction Site Runoff Control
• Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Redevelopment
• Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
For each of these MCMs, the City will select and implement activities and measureable goals
that comprehensively address the specific stormwater issues they have historically experienced.
As demonstrated in the City’s organizational structure the City meets the requirements of the
MS4 permit through the efforts of multiple departments, programs, and operations.
Measurable Goals
The Phase II rule describes measurable goals as design objectives or goals that quantify the
progress of program implementation and the performance of the BMPs. These are objective
markers or milestones that the City will use to track the progress and effectiveness of their
activities in reducing pollutants to the MEP. The EPA recommends that the City develop a
program with a variety of short - and long-term goals. Measurable goals can be designed using
several different approaches; the following depict some of the common approaches used within
the City's MS4 program.
1. Tracking implementation over time. Where an activity is continually implemented over
the permit term, a measurable goal can be developed to track how often or where this
BMP is implemented.
2. Measuring progress while implementing the activity. Some activities are developed over
time and tracked so the City can demonstrate the measurable goal has been fulfilled.
3. Establishing numerical measurable goals such as the number of wet detention basins in
place or the number of people changing their behavior due to the receipt of educational
materials is an effective approach for meeting program compliance. These measurable
goals are satisfied by simply tracking the total number of activities implemented.
4. Tracking program effectiveness. Measurable goals can be developed to evaluate activity
effectiveness. For example, evaluating a structural BMP's effectiveness at reducing
pollutant loadings or a public education campaign's effectiveness at reaching and
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informing the target audience to determine whether it reduces pollutants to the. A
measurable goal can also be a design objective or a performance standard.
5. Tracking environmental improvement. The ultimate goal of the NPDES stormwater
program is environmental improvement, which can be a measurable goal. Achievement
of environmental improvement can be assessed and documented by ascertaining whether
state water quality standards are being met for the receiving waterbody or by tracking
trends or improvements in water quality (chemical, physical, and biological) and other
indicators, such as the hydrologic or habitat condition of the waterbody or watershed.
Measurable goals that include these elements along with a schedule for completion and a
quantifiable target will allow the City to assess progress at reducing pollutants to the MEP
standard required by law.
2.3.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
The City intends to provide public education and opportunities for the public to be involved in all
aspects of the MS4 program. The public will be invited for involvement early in the process
when considering technical changes or policy issues.
The City has developed an education program that includes a combination of distributing
educational information through its various methods, outreach workshops put on either by the
City or through partnerships with the watersheds, and providing stormwater messages to the
City’s youth through the schools. This program is coordinated through the City’s communication
department. Existing programs will be expanded as necessary to meet the requirements of the
MS4 permit.
The City will provide stormwater education and outreach programs for residents annually.
Distribution of Education Information
The City uses a number of tools to distribute their education information. This distribution
system includes the following:
• About Town newsletter
• Announcements made in "City Extra" email notification
• Social media enhancement and communications
• "Hometown Heroes" initiative
• Video messages for online and cable access channels
• Website
• Newcomer welcome package
• Public Works Pipeline
Using this distribution system, the City will be able to effectively reach a broad audience. The
City will send out information using these tools annually prioritizing content based on approved
TMDLs, industrial areas, and residential land uses.
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Coordination of Education Program
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
(NMCWD) have education and outreach programs. The training and education programs
include:
• Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
• Education
• Outreach
• Training opportunities
• Volunteer activities
The training and education programs provide information on lawn care and maintenance,
planting of native vegetation, reducing salt usage, and water conservation. City staff will
coordinate with the MCWD and NMCWD to distribute educational materials and promote
outreach programs. The City will meet annually with the watersheds to discuss priority topics
and potential education programs that could be implemented the next year.
Prioritization of Education Program
The City will annually prioritize how their education information will be distributed. The
prioritization will likely be based on areas discharging to approved TMDLs, industrial land uses,
and residential land uses.
The industrial land uses within the Cit y were largely constructed in the 1960’s prior to the
requirement for stormwater ponding facilities. Pollutants associated with industrial runoff
include oils, grease, heavy metals, and toxic chemicals.
The residential properties were constructed during the 1950’s and 1960’s and lacked stormwater
treatment. Providing education to the residents will help the citizens of Edina become part of the
solution. It is not only important for the City to provide targeted information to the community
regarding stormwater runoff, but also important to continue their program with distributing
educational information to the ir residents. To prioritize their education program for residents the
City will provide the following:
• Reducing their salt usage
• Establishing practices in their yards that will retain and possibly reuse runoff
• Using native vegetation
• Shoreline stabilization practices for residents living along the creeks.
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Program Evaluation
During yearly SWPPP review, the City will consider which materials are most effect ive for
program implementation. These results will be used to provide more targeted educational
information.
Information from citizen feedback related to all aspects of our SWPPP will be considered to
determine education needs on a yearly basis.
2.3.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT
The City will implement a public participation and public involvement effort in order to
effectively communicate with their residents and business owners regarding stormwater
management.
Citizens are actively engaged in many aspects of the City’s governance through commissions,
district councils, volunteer organizations and electronic communications. Other public
involvement techniques include workshops, web page accessibility, and outreach by elected
officials. The objective of this program is to increase the awareness throughout the City and
reduce pollution found in stormwater runoff.
Annual Public Meeting
The City will host an annual public meeting and record the number of attendees, all comments
received, and responses to each comment. The effectiveness of this BMP will be measured by
the number of residents who attend. The annual public meeting may be done as a stand-alone
meeting or done at another City event.
Comply with Public Notice Requirements
The City will provide notice to the public to allow for input on their SWPPP. This will include
the opportunity to review annual reports, inspections records, and regulatory mechanisms as
appropriate. The notice regarding the date and location of the meeting will be issued through the
City's notification system including:
• Website
• Social media
• City Extra email notification system
Solicit Public Input
The City will conduct a public meeting and host a website on the City’s SWPPP. The goal of this
BMP will be met by hosting and recording all public comments received at the public meeting.
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Consider Public Input
The City will conduct a public meeting and host a website on the City’s SWPPP. City staff will
respond to all public comments and statements received from the public meeting, and document
any proposed changes to the SWPPP due to public input . The goal of this BMP will be met by
documenting all written and oral input.
Coordination Meeting
The City will annually hold coordination meetings with the MCWD and NMCWD. If a formal
agreement is established with the watersheds, the meeting will include discussing assistance with
educational activities, erosion control construction site management , post-construction
stormwater management, and TMDL implementation.
2.3.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION
The objective of this minimum control measure is to detect and prevent illicit connections and
improper disposal of wastes into the MS4 by determining the types and sources of illicit
discharges entering the system, and by establishing the legal, technical, and educational means
needed to prevent these discharges into the MS4 within the scope of this SWPPP.
The purpose of the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (Illicit Discharge) Program
required by the Phase II Regulations is to detect and eliminate any discharges to a
MS4 that it is not intended to accept, process, or discharge. Exceptions to this are discharges
covered under another NPDES permit and those resulting from fire -fighting activitie s and other
allowable non-stormwater discharges. Examples of allowable non-stormwater discharges
include:
• Water line flushing;
• Landscape irrigation;
• Diverted stream flows;
• Rising ground waters;
• Uncontaminated ground water infiltration;
• Uncontaminated pumped ground water;
• Discharges from potable water sources;
• Foundation drains;
• Air conditioning condensation;
• Irrigation water;
• Springs;
• Water from crawl space pumps;
• Water from basement sump pumps;
• Footing drains;
• Lawn watering;
• Individual residential car washing;
• Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;
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• De-chlorinated swimming pool discharges; and
• Street wash water
Federal guidance for this MCM encourages clear identification (mapping) and awareness
(monitoring) of the MS4 system in order to determine the types and sources of illicit discharges
entering the system. The City is committed to protecting their MS4 from illicit discharges that
result from direct connections (e.g. cross connections between sanitary or industrial sewers and
storm sewers) or indirect connections (e.g. spills that flow into the storm drainage system from
parking lots, animal feeding operations, etc.).
Implementation of the City’s Illicit Discharge Program includes a combinat ion of structural and
nonstructural measures focused on mapping the MS4, instituting appropriate enforcement
actions, creating an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Plan (IDDE), and educating the
public about the Program. The City’s IDDE Plan will communicate how to locate problem areas,
track the source of illicit discharges, remove or correct illicit connections, and document actions
taken.
The City will implement the following best management practices in order to effectively
minimize risk and impact from illicit discharges affecting water resources within their
community.
Storm Sewer System Map
The City has developed a comprehensive map of their storm sewer system. The system is
mapped using GIS. It identifies the following:
• Pipes greater than 12 inches
• Stormwater ponds
• Lake, creeks, and wetlands
• Outfalls
• Structural S tormwater Best Management Practices
The City will review and update the storm sewer map annually. Updates made will be the result
of City projects, development/redevelopment, and corrections/omissions identified in the field.
Regulatory Control Program
The City evaluated their MS4 program in October 2013. During the evaluation, it was
determined that it is necessary to revise the program to properly address concerns associated with
non-stormwater related discharges. The City will revise their regulatory mechanisms to prevent
impacts to water bodies from non-stormwater related discharges. The regulatory mechanisms
will define what constitutes illicit discharge and connection. Enforcement mechanisms will be
developed. Revisions to the regulatory mechanisms will be completed in 2014 including the
adoption of an ordinance. The regulatory mechanisms will be evaluated annually to determine if
changes are warranted.
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IDDE Plan
The City has developed and will implement a program to detect and reduce non-stormwater
discharges, including illegal dumping. The plan includes procedures for detecting, tracking, and
eliminating illicit discharges as follows:
• Preventing illicit discharge through the City’s education program, which includes training
for public employees. The City or its designee will discourage illegal dumping by
educating the public (residents, businesses, and staff) on potential sources and effects as
well as alternative uses for unwanted materials. Information will be provided on
recycling options, services, and programs within the City such as drop-off sites for
household hazardous waste.
• Mapping areas which are more likely to have illicit discharges (High Priority Illicit
Discharge Map)
• Detecting illicit discharges through the use of:
o Annual inspections of high priority areas and including illicit discharge
evaluations as a part of routine City operations
o A citizen call-in program that will be publicized using the City’s public education
program
• Investigation procedures include performing a visual analysis and then tracking the illicit
discharge s to the source using one or more of the following techniques:
o Sampl ing
o Damming
o Optical brightener traps
o Televising
o Smoke t esting
Enforcement Response Procedures
Eliminating illicit discharge will be accomplishing through implementing the City’s Enforcement
Response Procedures (ERPs). The ERPs identify the use of:
• Verbal warnings
• Written warnings
• Stop Work orders
• City removal of connections/discharges
• Civil actions
Documentation Procedures
Illicit discharges or complaints of illicit discharges will be documented through the City Works
system. Edina's City Works system is a web based data asset management system that allows
the City to log work orders, inspections, and citizen complaints.
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2.3.5 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL
The purpose of the Construction Site Stormwater Runo ff Control (Construction Stormwater)
Program, required by the Phase II Regulations, is to ensure appropriate stormwater pollution
prevention measures take place during construction activities. Federal guidance for this
MCM encourages the development of a Construction Stormwater Program that uses effective
enforcement mechanisms to protect receiving waters.
The City remains committed to facilitating appropriate enforcement mechanisms, consistent site
plan review, and comprehensive site inspections in a manner that is open to the public.
Successful implementation of this MCM will allow the C ity to identify the scope construction
activity has on receiving water quality. It will also train City employees on how to prevent
construction sites from discharging polluted runoff, maintaining compliance with the NPDES
permit requirements as well as from site s that disturb less than 1 acre.
Per the MPCA, Construction Activity is defined as:
“Construction Activity” includes construction activity as defined in 40 CFR §
122.26(b)(14)(x) and small construction activity as defined in 40 CFR § 122.26(b)(15)
and construction activity as defined by Minn. R. 7090.0080, subp. 4. This includes a
disturbance to the land that results in a change in the topography, existing soil cover
(both vegetative and non-vegetative), or the existing soil topography that may result in
accelerated stormwater runoff, leading to soil erosion and movement of sediment into
surface waters or drainage systems. Examples of construction activity may include
clearing, grading, filling, and excavating. Construction activity includes the disturbance
of less than one acre of total land area that is a part of a larger common plan of
development or sale if the larger common plan will ultimately disturb one (1) acre or
more. Construction activity does not include a disturbance to the land of less than five (5)
acres for the purpose of routine maintenance that is performed to maintain the original
line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility.
The follo wing activities will be implemented by the City to manage impacts from construction
activity.
Regulatory Mechanism
The City evaluated their MS4 program in October 2013. During the evaluation it was determined
that it is necessary to revise their program in order to properly address concerns associated
construction activity that could negatively impact water quality. The City will revise their
regulatory mechanisms to prevent impacts to waterbodies from construction activity.
The regulatory mechanisms will define what constitutes regulated construction activity in the
City and what BMP requirements are necessary to provide treatment for construction activity.
BMP requirements include the following:
• BMPs to minimize erosion
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• BMPs to minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants
• BMPs for dewatering activities
• Site inspections and records of rainfall events
• BMP maintenance
• Management of solid and hazardous wastes on each project site
• Final stabilization upon the completion of construction activity, including the use of
perennial vegetative cover on all exposed soils or other equivalent means
• Criteria for the use of temporary sediment basins
Revisions to the regulatory mechanisms will be completed in 2014 and will include either the
adoption of a new ordinance or revised policies. The establishment of partnerships with the
MCWD and NMCWD may be a part of the revised regulatory mechanism. The regulatory
mechanisms will be evaluated annually to determine if changes are warranted.
Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control Program
Construction site operators must conform to the requirements of the NPDES Phase II permit,
watershed permits, and local city permits for construction site erosion control on sites needing a
permit from the City. Activities requiring a permit in the City include:
• Grading activities as defined by the City code
• Tree removal
• Building permits
• Activities needing a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
As part of the City’s permit approval standards, erosion control BMPs must be implemented in
accordance with the NPDES permit requirements, watershed rules, grading permit stipulations,
and applicable city codes.
The City’s programs to detect and reduce impacts associated with construction activity are as
follows:
• Plan review and approval
• BMP requirements for private projects
• Routine inspection and priority inspection criteria
• Training of City staff
• Establishment of partnerships with watershed districts
• BMP requirements for public projects
• BMP Guidance Document
Documentation Procedures
Documentation of complaints and inspections conducted on sites with active construction
activity will be documented using inspection forms. Edina used the City Works system to track
public works activities. This system potentially may be expanded to assist with the document
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requirements of the construction site erosion and sediment control program. The City Works
syst em is a web based data asset management system that allows the City to log work orders,
inspections, and citizen complaints.
2.3.6 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The purpose of the Post Construction Stormw ater Program, required by the Phase II Regulations,
is to ensure appropriate stormwater pollution prevention measures are taken for new
development and redevelopment. This applies to development and redevelopment sites that
dist urb equal to or greater than one acre. For new development this includes this includes the
creation of one acre of new impervious.
Regulatory guidance for this MCM encourages the development of a Post Construction
Stormw ater Program that focuses on prior planning and design for minimization of pollutants
from post construction stormwater discharges.
The Cit y is committed to facilitating the appropriate enforcement mechanisms and ensuring
long-term operation and maintenance of stormwater controls. Successful implementation of this
MCM will allow the City to identify and minimize the long-term water quality impacts that
construction projects have on receiving water quality through the use of structural and non-
structural BMPs. The City’s objective for this program is to reduce the discharge of pollutants
and stormwater runoff from public and private development and redevelopment projects.
Redevelopment of existing sites presents the opportunity to lessen the impacts of urbanization on
the lakes, creeks, and wetlands since most present land uses were created prior to regulation
under the Clean Water Act.
Regulatory Mechanism
The City will implement the requirements of the Comprehensive Water Resource Management
Plan (CWRMP), along with applicable City ordinances to minimize the negative impacts
stormwater runoff may have on water quality within the City. Additionally, the MCWD and
NMCWD have stormwater rules that require the treatment of stormwater runoff associated with
develop ment and redevelopment. Their rules require the capture and treatment of the runoff
volume associated with the increase in impervious surfaces. Their rules also require that
applicants meet their phosphorus control standards. These rules are as restrictive, if not more
restrictive, than the requirements of the MS4 General Permit .
The City will evaluate the possibility of establishing partnerships with the MCWD and
NMCWD. The partnerships will establish the responsibilities of each entity including review
responsibilities, site inspections, and long-term operation and maintenance. For example, the
City's review will be more specific to the stormwater conveyance system and the watershed will
be responsible for reviewing the stormwater treatment system.
Revisions to the regulatory mechanisms will be completed in 2014, including either the adoption
of a new ordinance or revised policies. The revised regulatory mechanism would include the
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establishment of any partnerships with the MCWD and NMCWD. The regulatory mechanisms
will be evaluated annually to determine if changes are warranted.
Post -Construction Stormwater Management
Applicants are required to submit a plan to address post-construction stormwater standards for
projects in the City including site s needing building permits, subdivisions, conditional use
permits. As a part of their review process, the City verifies that applicants have received the
applicable watershed permits fro m the MCWD and NMCWD.
The City's program to regarding post-construction stormwater management includes the
following:
• Plan review and approval
• Establishment of Stormwater Treatment Practices (STPs)
• Long term operation and maintenance
• Tracking of STPs installed
Plan Reviews
The City uses a site plan review checklist for all reviews. The review checklist will be updated to
include the new requirements for post-construction stormwater management, including any
review requirements that that are established due to partnerships established with the watershed
districts. All updates will be completed and implemented within 12 months of permit coverage
being extended.
Establishment of Stormwater Treatment Practices (STPs)
The City will evaluate the implementation of structural and non-structural STPs during both
public and private projects. The City will consider both structural and non-structural STPs with
the intent of reducing the discharge of pollutant s from their MS4 to the MEP standard.
Structural
The City will review permanent BMP designs and criteria for post -construction
stormwater management associated with new development and redevelopment meeting
the criteria established by the city code, watershed districts, and MS4 general permit.
The City will also consider the implementation of low impact development practices if
prudent and feasible and rely on the watersheds as the lead agencies in establishing the
requirements for post-construction stormwater management. The City will annually
review and revise (if necessary) the current policies, requirements, and BMPs specific to
post -construction stormwater treatment practices.
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Non-Structural
The City may also improve the condition of parks, wetlands, streets, and watersheds
when the opportunity arises using the following potential non-structural stormwater
BMPs:
• Protection of natural areas
• Prioritized street sweeping
• Disconnection of impervious
• Soil amendments
Long Term Operation and Maintenance of BMP
The City will evaluate the potential of establishing partnerships with the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to enforce watershed maint enance
agreements. Maintenance agreements are established during the permit review and approval
process. The nature of the partnership will define the roles of the City and the roles of the
watershed districts. The agreement may be established within 12 months of permit coverage
being extended.
Private BMP Tracking
The City will update their regulatory mechanism within 12 months of the extension of permit
coverage to require the submission of record plans for the construction of all private structural
BMPs. Private structural BMPs will be added to the City’s storm sewer system map as they are
constructed, which will in turn be incorporated in the City Works system. This will allow the
City to track all BMPs, including any maintenance requirements that may be associated with
these BMPs.
Documentation Procedures
Documentation of site information, plan reviews, compliance with post-construction stormwater
management, and long-term operation and maintenance requirements are currently kept in the
project file. Additionally, information is to be kept in a project review spreadsheet and in the
Permit Information System (PINs). The City will continue to manage their information using
these tools. The long-term goal may be to incorporate this information into Edina's City Works
system.
2.3.7 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
The objective of this program is to minimize the discharge of pollutants through proper and cost-
effective operation and maintenance of the City’s storm sewer system. General operations and
maintenance efforts include inspections, cleaning, repairs, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
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Municipal Operations, Maintenance, and Training Program
The City will implement the Stormwater Management and Maintenance programs identified
within the City’s Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan (CWRMP) and as
specified in this document.
The City will also provide training materials and workshops to City staff to help reduce
stormwater pollution caused from park maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new
construction and land disturbances, outfall inspections, and storm sewer system maintenance.
Annual Inspection of all Structural Pollution Control Devices
The City Public Works Department will inspect all identified City-owned structural pollution
control devices and prescribe a maintenance schedule as necessary. Newly constructed and
rebuilt structural pollution control devices will be added to the storm sewer map.
Inspection of Outfalls and Sediment Basins/Ponds
The City will inspect all mapped outfalls, sediment basins, and ponds within the City’s storm
sewer system. The results of these inspections will be compiled in a report which will include
sediment levels, watershed information, recommended maintenance, and maintenance schedules.
They will be inspected at a minimum at least once per permit term.
Facility Inventory
The City has 125 facilities. Each of these facilities was evaluated for their potential to contribute
Pollutants of Concern (POC) in stormwater runoff. Of these facilities evaluated, only five have
been determined to have POC present. A map and index has been prepared identifying each of
these facilities. For the five facilities where POC are present, a site map has been prepared that
identifies current BMPs being implemented to control pollutants along with proposed BMPs for
implementation.
Inspections of All Exposed Stockpile, Storage, and Material Handling Areas
As identified through their facility inventory, the City has five facilities that have POC present
where they have stockpile, storage and material handling areas. Each of the facilities identified to
have POC present will be inspected quarterly. All existing onsite BMPs will be inspected for
conformance with NPDES Phase II permit requirements and any non-compliance items will be
corrected and documented per NPDES Phase II standards.
Pond Assessment Procedures and Schedules
The City completed a non-degradation assessment in 2007. The non-degradation assessment
included using the Simple Method to calculate 1988, 2006, and 2020 pollutants loadings for
volume, TP, and TSS. To determine the impact the watershed standards will have on the City, a
P8 model was developed.
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The City will use the modeling techniques developed for the non-degradation assessment
completed in 2007 to evaluate the treatment effectiveness of City owned stormwater ponds. The
City has eight stormwater ponds to inspect and maintain. The City will inspect all of these
stormwater ponds during the permit cycle and update their models to determine the treatment
effectiveness. Ponds that have had their treatment effectiveness reduced by fifty percent will be
further evaluated for maintenance needs.
Street Sweeping
The City brush or vacuum sweeps streets a minimum of twice annually in an effort to reduce the
amount of sediment, trash, and organic material from reaching the storm sewer system and water
resources. The City will continue to review the street sweeping program to ensure effective
removal of phosphorous and fecal coliform from City streets.
Landscaping and Lawn Care Practices
The City will annually review and, if necessary, adjust its current practices in the use of
fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide application, mowing and discharge operations, grass clipping
collection, mulching, and composting.
Road Salt Application
The City is within the watershed of the Nine Mile Creek Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
and has been assigned a Waste Load Allocation (WLA). In addition Minnehaha Creek is
impaired for excess chlorides and the City is within the Metro Chloride Feasibility study area.
The City will annually review the practices and policies of road salt applications such as
alternative products, calibration of equipment, inspection of vehicles, and staff training along
with the following measures to reduce their use of road salts:
• Automated brine system and storage tanks
• GPS tracking of application rates
• Establishment of prioritized plow rates based on sensitivity of receiving waters
• Partner with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District regarding a public education
campaign on the proper use of deicing materials on commercial and private properties
Backwash Recycle Tanks
The City constructed backwash recycling tanks at water treatment plants #2, #3, and #4.
Backwash water recycle tanks will collect the backwash water which now flows to the
stormwater system. The backwash water will stay in the tanks until the suspended solids settle
out. The backwash water will then be retreated and put into the potable water supply. The
settled solids will be discharged to the sanitary sewer system. Each plant will have an
emergency overflow point in the recycling tanks, which will enter the same storm sewer system
to which each plant currently discharges. The overflow points will be locked controlled
discharges.
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Spill Prevention & Control Plan for Municipal Facilities
As a part of their written procedures developed for the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping practices, the City has identified procedures for spill prevention and response. The
implementation of this written procedure will begin in 2014 and will include conduct ing annual
spill prevention and response training sessions to all municipal employees and distribution of
education materials, such as posters and pamphlets, to each municipal facility.
System Maintenance
The City will determine whether repair, replacement, or maintenance measures are necessary by
evaluating inspection reports and other pertinent data specific to the operation of their storm
sewer system information. All corrective maintenance, repair, and/or replacement measures will
be documented and recorded by the City’s public works staff. A ranking is given during the
inspection process to prioritize maintenance.
Evaluation of Inspection Frequency
The City will retain records of inspection results and any maintenance performed/recommended
on their storm sewer system including storm sewer, ponds, and SSBMPs. After two years of
inspections, if patterns of maintenance become apparent the frequency of inspections may be
adjusted at the discretion of the Public Works Director given the following conditions are
fulfilled:
1. If maintenance or sediment removal is required as a result of each of the first two annual
inspections, the frequency of inspection shall be increased to at least twice annually or
more frequently as needed to prevent carry-over or washout of pollutants from structures
and maximize pollutant removal.
2. If maintenance or sediment removal is not required as a result of both of the first two
annual inspections, the frequency may be reduced to once every two years.
Documentation Procedures
Documentation of municipal inspection and maintenance activities will be completed through
the City Works system. The City Works system is a web based data asset management system
that allows the City to log work orders, inspections, and citizen complaints.
2.3.8 TMDL PROGRAM
Stormwater runoff from the City is discharged to several surface waterbodies. Several of these
waterbodies have been listed on Minnesota’s Impaired Waters List for having the presence of
concentrations of certain pollutants at levels higher than Minnesota standards. The permit
requires that the City identify action items for a TMDL study which has been completed and
approved prior to the effective date of the permit. In the City, the only approved TMDL in place
prior to the effective date of the permit was the Nine Mile Creek Chloride TMDL.
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TMDL Study Process
Providing early and significant involvement in the TMDL process including information, data,
and expertise unique to the City will allow the most flexibility in meeting the TMDL
requirements. The City will participate in pollutant source identification, modeling assumptions,
and TMDL equation development. Additionally, the City will work to ensure that the study is
considering all cost‐effective options for achieving water quality, and that the study is
emphasizing the importance of locally led decisions on where and how to spend local money to
address water quality issues. This will ensure that MS4 WLAs are equitable and adequately
address reasonable assurance provisions and that implementation plans are done concurrently
with TMDL studies. Participation in the TMDL study process will ensure that TMDL based
projects can be implemented in a manner that is consistent with the City’s goals and objectives.
EPA Approved TMDL
A general timeline and strategy for implementing BMPs general activities to be conducted within
each permit cycle will be developed. This was done for the City of Edina as a part of the
submittal of the application for reauthorization and the City identified interim milestones for
BMP implementation. This included identifying the following BMPs for the Nine Mile Creek
TMDL:
• Installation of an automated brine system
• GPS tracking of application rates
• Establishment of prioritized plow routes based on sensitivity of receiving waters
• Partnering with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District on public education initiatives
• Annual evaluating the potential to decrease salt usage through either additional staff
training or upgrading equipment
For an individual WLA, the City will track practices and calculate their effectiveness for
progress in reducing loads to meet WLAs assigned to the City. Anticipated load reductions will
either be calculated as a part of each project implemented or tracked as activities are
implemented. The SWPPP will be reviewed annually to determine the progress the City is
making towards meeting TMDL requirements. If the SWPPP needs modification to make
reasonable progress in meeting t he approved individual WLA, the knowledge and information
gained through adaptive management over time to develop additional or modified practices or
programs will be incorporated.
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Enforcement Response Procedures
ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE PLAN
Enforcement Response Plan
MS4 Permit No. MS400016
March 2014
City of Edina, MN
4801 W. 50th Street
Edina MN 55424
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
1 Introduction and Background ................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Edina’s Permit History ................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Types of Enforcement Actions .................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Construction Sites ................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Illicit Discharges and Connections ........................................................................ 2
2 Methods of Discovery of Non-Compliance .......................................................................... 3
3 Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control ................................................................ 4
3.1 Compliance Requirements ........................................................................................... 4
3.2 Construction Enforcement ............................................................................................ 4
3.2.1 Verbal Warning ....................................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 Written Warning ..................................................................................................... 5
3.2.3 Stop Work Order..................................................................................................... 5
4 Illicit Discharges and Connection Enforcement ................................................................... 6
4.1 Verbal Warning ............................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Written Warning ........................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Removal of Connection/Discharge .............................................................................. 6
4.4 Civil Action ................................................................................................................... 7
4.4.1 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency .................................................................... 7
4.4.2 United States Environmental Protection Agency .................................................... 7
5 Emergency Response Conditions .......................................................................................... 8
6 Reporting Requirements ........................................................................................................ 9
APPENDICES
Appendix A Non-Compliance Notice to Contractors
Appendix B Stop Work
Appendix C Notice of Illegal Discharge and Demand for Corrective Action Letter
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ACRONYMS
BMP Best Management Practice
CGP Construction General Permit
ECC Erosion Control Coordinator
ERP Enforcement Response Plan
MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
NOI Notice of Intent
NOT Notice of Termination
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
ROW Right -of-Way
SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
This Stormwater Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) codifies enforcement procedures used by
the City of Edina (City) to enforce provisions of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Statewide Stormwater Permit No. MS400016 (hereafter referred to as the
MS4 Permit). Under the MS4 permit, the City is to control the release of pollutants to and
discharg es from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) which is owned or operated
by the City through rules and regulations regulating stormwater discharges. The goals of the
MS4 permit are as follows:
• Control the contribution of pollutants to the MS4 by stormwat er and non-stormwater
discharges associated with industrial activity and the quality of stormwater discharged
from sites of industrial activity.
• Prohibit illicit discharges to the MS4.
• Control the discharge to the MS4 from spills, dumping, or disposal of materials other
than stormwater.
• Require compliance with conditions in State statutes, rules, permits, contracts, and orders.
• Carry out all inspection, surveillance, and monitoring procedures necessary to determine
compliance and non-compliance with permit conditions including the prohibition on
illicit discharges to the MS4.
The City's MS4 consists of a conveyance or system of conveyances owned by the City that is
designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater, which is not a combined sewer and
which is not part of a publicly owned treatment works.
1.1 Purpose
This ERP describes the measures available to the City to exercise its authority. The
ERP identifies enforcement procedures designed to encourage a timely response by the
discharger. Implementation of the ERP will ensure a consistent response throughout
the City and avoid confusion, delays, and disputes over enforcement for stormwater
pollution prevention.
An effective enforcement program depends on detailed and comprehensive
documentation of all contacts with the alleged violator and of all evidence establishing
the violation. Investigations and enforcement actions must be handled quickly. The
City is required by the Permit to investigate reports of illicit discharges and initiate
enforcement action to eliminate the source(s) of the discharge.
1.2 Edina’s Permit History
The City's current MS4 permit was issued by the State of Minnesota’s Pollution
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Control Agency (MPCA) and became effective on August 1, 2013. This permit
replaces the previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4
permit issued by the MPCA on June 1, 2006. The scope of the current permit includes
all stormwater discharges associated with construction sites, industrial facilities,
maintenance facilities, and other activities within the MS4’s jurisdiction.
1.3 Types of Enforcement Actions
The City will use City Code, permits, and penalties to enforce illicit discharges to the
City’s MS4 system. The City anticipates two general types of stormwater violations:
construction sites and illicit discharges or connections to the City's MS4. Potential
violators include construction contractors, businesses, industries, private citizens, and
other governmental agencies which are detailed below.
1.3.1 Construction Sites
The City's construction contractors are required to obtain all required permits
pertaining to land disturbance activities from various agencies. Permits could
include watershed, DNR, City, or State permits.
To that end, the City has inspection oversight responsibility and must ensure that
a trained employee inspects construction activity at sites until final stabilization
is achieved. The MS4 permit requires the City to implement a system to monitor
contracted construction activities and to enforce Permit provisions. The City is
required to list and describe all violations and enforcement responses taken for
construction activities in the Annual Report submitted to MPCA.
The City's authority to take enforcement action at construction sites is derived
from its c ity code along with permit language.
1.3.2 Illicit Discharges and Connections
The Permit also requires Edina to take measures to detect and eliminate illicit
discharges and connections to the City's MS4. An illicit discharge is defined as
any discharge to a MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater, with the
exception of allowable non- stormwater discharges and separately permitted
discharges. Illicit connections are defined as any man-made conveyance that
connects an illicit discharge directly to the MS4. The City is required to
implement a program to minimize, detect, investigate, and eliminate illicit
discharges and connections, including unauthorized non-stormwater discharges
and spills, into the MS4 system.
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2. METHODS OF DISCOVERY OF NON-COMPLIANCE
Reports of a stormwater violation or non-compliance may come from one of several
sources:
• Reports from City Staff – Illicit discharges and discharges of sediment or other
pollutants from the construction sites, facilities, or other sources within the City's MS4
may be observed by City staff as they conduct normal activities such as driving to or
from job sites or when inspecting other activities. Such non-compliances could include
water and wind erosion, sediment tracking onto local streets, poor housekeeping,
location of concrete washouts, and failed or ineffective best management practices
(BMPs).
• Permit Compliance Activities – Non-compliances may be discovered through Permit-
required inspections or monitoring, including construction site inspections, dry weather
screening, and stormwater sampling.
• Contractor Compliance Activities – A construction contractor’s failure to comply with
the State’s Construction General Permit requirements such as conducting and
submitting inspection reports, obtaining annual certifications, preparing and
implementing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
• Reports from the Public – Public complaints may come directly to City or through
other local, state or federal government agencies.
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3. CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT ENFORCEMENT
This section imposes the obligation of an applicant to perform their duties in an honest,
diligent, and cooperative manner.
The following section describes the City's authority and the mechanisms for enforcing
Permit provisions on construction sites within the boundaries of the City's MS4 jurisdiction.
3.1 Compliance Requirements
Compliance with stormwater permits and laws on construction projects within the City's
MS4 must be enforced according to these Enforcement Response Procedures.
• Applicants are to comply with the State’s NPDES CGP, City, and Watershed
permits for regulated construction projects, including the obligation to file a NOI
and obtain authorization under the State CGP for each construction project or
site. The applicant shall also file a NOT for each construction project or site,
either terminating their responsibility if final stabilization has been achieved, or
transferring it to another owner for completion.
3.2 Construction Enforcement
When stormwater non-compliance is identified by the City enforcement actions will be
taken promptly but no later than 7 days following identification of the non-compliance.
The City will take appropriate sanctions against the applicant based on the nature and
severity of the situation. Non-compliances will be classified as minor or major violation.
Major violations are generally those acts or omissions that lead to a discharge of
pollutants to stormwater. Minor violations are generally instances of non-compliance that
do not directly result in such a discharge. Serious discharges or an imminent threat of
discharge on a project may require an immediate escalation to a higher level of
enforcement. The level of enforcement response will depend upon several factors:
• Severity of the violation: the duration, quality, and quantity of pollutants,
and effect on public safety and the environment
• The violator’s knowledge (either negligent or intentional) of the regulations
being violated
• A history of violations and /or enforcement actions individual or contractor
• The potential deterrent value of the enforcement action
The City will use the following progressive enforcement policy, escalating the
response when an applicant fails to respond in a timely manner. If the City identifies a
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deficiency in the implementation of the approved SWPPP or amendments and the
deficiency is not corrected immediately or by a date requested by the City. the project
is in non-compliance. The recommended sequence of enforcement actions are detailed
below.
3.2.1 Verbal Warning
This action is a verbal exchange between an inspector or the resident engineer
and the alleged violator. The information exchanged will be documented by the
inspector. Typically, no letter is written if the problem is corrected immediately
and the inspector or resident engineer observes the corrective action and deems it
appropriate.
3.2.2 Written Warning
A warning letter may be issued if the non-compliance continues for 7 days after
the verbal warning is issued, if the non-compliance cannot be corrected while the
inspector is on site, or if the non-compliance is a significant violation. The
warning letter will document the reasons why the discharge is illegal and provide
deadline for compliance. Based on the type and severity of the non-compliance,
the period between the verbal and written warnings may not wait the full 7 days.
Compliance is required within 7 days to avoid additional enforcement actions;
however, if the situation warrants, shorter or longer deadlines maybe permissible.
A sample letter to violators is provided in Appendix A.
3.2.3 Stop Work Order
If the verbal and written warnings do not result in corrective action by the
documented deadline, the City may stop work (full or partial shutdown) at the
construction site. Upon successful corrective action in response to a stop work
order and upon approval by the City work may begin at the site. Example stop
work orders are provided in Appendix B.
3.2.3.1 Temporary Suspension of Work
If immediate action is required due to an imminent threat of discharge or
if the contractor does not respond to the warning letter with in the
required time frame, the City may temporar ily suspend work on the
project until the corrective action has been completed.
3.2.3.2 Require Corrective Action
The City may require the permit holder to undertake corrective or
remedial action to address any release or threatened release or
discharge of the hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant,
water, wastewater, or stormwater.
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4. ILLICIT DISCHARGES AND CONNECTION ENFORCEMENT
The City is responsible for monitoring discharges to its MS4. The Permit requires the City to
ensure that the discharges do not cause or contribute to an exceedance of water quality
standards. Any discharge/connection without permission is an illegal encroachment on the
City's MS4. A discharge/connection can be discovered in two ways, either through routine
inspection or due to a complaint.
Similar ly to the process in Section 3.3, notification of observed illicit connections or
discharges will be carried forward to the connector/discharger by the inspector or observer.
The City will use the following progressive e nforcement policy, escalating the response when
a discharger fails to respond in a timely manner.
4.1 Verbal Warning
When a routine inspection of the drainage system identifies an illegal
connection/discharge to the City's MS4 system, the inspector documents the discharge
on a Dry Weather Field Screening Site Report or in their City electronic management
system, which will be provided to Laura Adler, Water Resources Coordinator within 48
hours, as well as notify other departments and agencies as appropriate.
If the source of the connection is evident, the observer/inspector will contact the
connector/discharger directly by phone or in person to discuss elimination. The
communication will include requesting any permits or other authorizations and
providing a follow up date (within 15 days). If the discharge is permitted or authorized
(documentation is required), no further action is required; if the discharge is not
authorized, it will need to be addressed or ceased within 15 days.
4.2 Written Warning
If after 15 days the illicit connection/discharge has not been corrected, the Water
Resources Coordinator will issue a "Notice of Illegal Discharge and Demand for
Corrective Action" letter to the property owner (example letter in Appendix C). The
letter will request that the connection/discharge be ceased or removed within 30 days. A
follow up inspection will be performed by the Water Resources Coordinator to ensure
compliance. If the connection/discharge has not been corrected, the incident will be
referred internally to the City's environmental engineer for further review.
4.3 Removal of Connection/Discharge
The City may remove the illegal connection/discharge if it has not been corrected
within a suitable timeframe. If the City removes the illegal connection/discharge, the
responsible party is subject to civil action for damages.
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4.4 Civil Action
If the illegal connection/discharge is not corrected within 60 days of observation, the
Water Resources Coordinator may forward the matter to be considered for further legal
action. Additional measures will be escalated as needed to achieve compliance.
4.4.1 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Authority to administer the state MS4 permit in Minnesota rests with the MPCA.
The MPCA has several enforcement mechanisms for violations of NPDES rules,
including fines.
4.4.2 United States Environmental Protection Agency
Although the USEPA delegated authority for the NPDES Program to the state of
Minnesota, the USEPA reserves the authority to apply fines in addition to fines
issued by the MPCA. Federal environmental regulations based on the Clean
Water Act allow the USEPA to levy fines on dischargers of up to $27,500 per
day per violation.
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5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONDITIONS
The City's MS4 Permit identifies "discharges from emergency situations where federal rules
specify washing as the preferred method to assure public safety" as an authorized non-
stormwater discharge. Such discharges will not be subject to enforcement action.
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6. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The City shall provide a list and description of all violations and their resolutions, including any
enforcement actions taken against contractors, corporations, or other entity in the Annual Report
to MPCA. At a minimum, the inspector should document the source of the complaint, the date,
the time, the contact person (if any), a description of the nature of the non-compliance or illicit
discharge, actions taken, and final resolution.
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APPENDIX A
Non-Compliance Notice to Contractors
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Appendix A
CITY OF EDINA
NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE
FROM: _______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
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TO: _______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
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You are hereby notified that inspection on <insert date> indicates that the
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Does not conform to permit/city code requirements for discharges to the city’s MS4 system.
APPENDIX B
Stop Work
Enforcement Response Plan Appendix
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Stop Work Order
Inspections Department
A Stop Work Order violation shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Daily fines may be levied.
Date
Address
Name
WORK TO STOP
The following permits are required
Building Footings Slab Foundation Framing Insulation Final
Electrical Temporary Board Rough-In Final
Mechanical Gas Rough-In Final
Plumbing Gas Rough-In Final
Other
Work may continue after all required permits have been issued or violations
have been resolved.
Inspector Phone
APPENDIX C
Notice of Illegal Discharge and
Demand for Corrective Action
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City of Edina, MN
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NOTICE OF ILLEGAL DISCHARGE OR CONNECTION
Person or Business Name
Address
Edina, MN
Dear Property Owner:
The City of Edina is responsible for maintaining the storm sewer system. The Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit requires the City to
control the amount of pollutants entering the drainage system. Part of this charge is the detection and
elimination of illegal discharges or connections to the system that may contain pollutants or are
otherwise not allowed. Left uncorrected, any pollutants entering the system will ultimately impact
nearby streams, as storm drainage is not treated at any sort of treatment facility. Any
dischar ge/connection without permission is illegal and requires immediate termination of the discharge.
An inspection of the drainage system has occurred in the vicinity of your property and an illegal
connection/discharge was discovered entering into the City system. The discharge/connection was
discovered on <insert date> at <insert business name and address>.
Indicators or Source include piping and staining.
Photographs of this discharge/connection are enclosed with this letter. In addition, I have enclosed an
aerial photograph showing the location of this discharge/connection.
This discharge or connection must be ceased or removed within 30 days. A follow-up investigation will
be conducted after that time to ensure compliance. If the situation is not corrected, the City will take
corrective measures, including but not limited to referring this matter to the MPCA so that enforcement
action can be taken, which may include the issuance of a fine. In the alternative, the City may remove
the discharge/connection and bill you directly pursuant City Code, Section 1035. If the illegal
discharge/connection cannot be removed within 30 days, you do not understand this notice, or you
disagree that an illegal discharge/connection exists at your property, please contact me with further
details or explanation by calling 952-826-0445 or by email at ladler@edinamn.gov.
Sincerely,
Laura Adler
Water Resources Coordinator
City of Edina
7450 Metro Boulevard
Edina, MN 55439
Enclosure (photographs)
Cc:
Section IV.
Standard Operating Procedures
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Minimum Control Measure 3
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Basis for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ...................................................... 1
1.2 Objectives of the SOPs ..................................................................................................... 1
2. Locating Priority Areas ........................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Review of Available Information ..................................................................................... 1
2.2 Mapping Verification Process .......................................................................................... 2
3. Illicit Discharge Detection ...................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Detection Process ............................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Citizen Call-In Program ................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Tracking Illicit Discharges ............................................................................................... 5
3.4 Opportunistic Illicit Discharge Observation .................................................................... 6
3.5 Training ............................................................................................................................ 7
Appendix A Definitions
Appendix B High Priority Illicit Discharge Evaluation Map
Appendix C Citizen Complaint Form
Appendix D Ordinances
Appendix E Tracing Methods
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Basis for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
On August 1, 2013, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reissued there National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (GP) for Stormwater
Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). The MS4 GP
requires the City of Edina to develop written procedures for the purpose of eliminating
non-stormwater discharges through the development of an Illicit Discharge Detection
and Elimination Program.
This manual not only assists the City in meeting the Stormwater Phase II regulations, but
encourages them to use targeted best management practices (BMPs) to prevent the
discharge of non-stormwater related discharges. This Guidelines and Standard Operating
Procedures Manual will help promote behavior to improve the water quality of the City
of Edina’s lakes, ponds, creeks.
1.2 Objectives of the SOPs
This manual is intended to provide guidance on Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination (IDDE) as follows:
• Provide guidance to municipalities regarding commonly found illicit discharges.
• Provide guidance to municipalities for prioritizing areas where illicit discharges
are commonly found.
• Provide tools for detecting, tracking, and eliminating illicit discharges.
2. LOCATING PRIORITY AREAS
A map has been provided within the appendix that identifies potential priority areas for
detecting illicit discharges based on land use. The methodology for further establishing
priority areas is detailed in Section 2.1. The City is recommended to complete the
prioritization at least once during each five year permit term.
2.1 Review of Available Information
Activities and Definition
Priority areas for IDDE will vary depending on water quality conditions, land use, etc. A
relatively simple desktop assessment of available community information can provide
many clues as to where illicit discharges may be occurring for basing the prioritization.
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Preparation
The following is a list of resources that should be collected and reviewed and a brief
description of factors to consider during the prioritization process:
a. Zoning Maps
Industrial areas with high density development may have a high illicit discharge
potential. A map is provided in Appendix A that identifies these areas.
b. Locations of Previous Illicit Discharges
Areas with historical illicit discharge reports or previous citizen complaints
should be considered high priority. The only known areas with reports of
historical discharges are within the industrial areas and are considered a
priority.
c. Approximate Density of Known Outfalls per Stream Mile
Areas with a high density of outfalls should be considered high priority. This area
is not considered a priority at this time and may be reevaluated.
d. Age of Infrastructure/Development
Older areas of the community should be considered high priority. The City will
evaluate these during their outfall inspections to determine if additional
prioritization should be given to these areas.
e. Location of Public Sanitary Sewer/Age of Sewer/Date of Separation
Older areas that were put on public sewer or separated long ago should be
considered high priority. The City of Edina does not have any areas of the City
that have to undergo a sewer separation. The sanitary and storm system has
always been separated.
f. Location of Areas on Septic Systems
Older areas on septic systems should be considered high priority. There are no
areas within the City that are on individual septic systems.
g. Water Quality Information
In 2014 the water quality information will be evaluated to determine if there are
any areas of where high concentrations of pollutants are identified. The City of
Edina’s primary water quality concerns are associated with excess chlorides and
E. Coli bacteria being found in Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek.
h. Areas that Drain to Public Beaches
These areas should be designated as high priority for public health and economic
reasons. Edina does not have any public beaches connected to public waters.
2.2 Mapping Verification Process
a. The City of Edina will begin a mapping verification process to occur in
coordination with their storm sewer and pond inspections. The verification
process will include walking all named waterbodies within a given area of the
community and collecting outfall location and design information using global
positioning system (GPS) equipment. Review and field check other structures
catch basins, culverts, pipes, ditches, drain manholes, etc.
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b. Collect dry weather inspection information whenever possible. Dry weather
discharge information can either be collected on the paper forms for manual entry
into a separate database at a later time, or can be directly entered into a database
on a laptop or the data logger on-site.
c. Mark the outfall with its identifier for future location and easy reference using
pre-manufactured signs.
3. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION
Detecting illicit discharges in the City of Edina is done through routine inspections of
their system, as a result of Citizen Complaints, and due to opportunistic detection.
3.1 Detection Process
A Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Form can be used during mapping or routine
inspections to detect continuous, transitory, or intermittent discharges. The form should
be completed whenever evidence of an illicit discharge is observed such as significant
flow during dry weather, the presence of raw sewage indicators, staining, or residue. If
the municipality is using paper forms to document inspections, they should complete a
Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Form even if there is no evidence of an illicit
discharge.
Long-term, regular inspections of outfalls are a primary part of an effective IDDE
program. Regular inspections will not be significantly different from inspections
conducted during mapping. The Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Form can be used. The
major difference from mapping inspections will be that a crew or inspector will have
historical data to work with to make assessments. These inspections can be recorded in
an electronic database or paper forms can be kept.
Most public works crews conduct their regular duties in and around the storm drain
system. A Program Manager may elect to have crews conduct outfall inspections on a
formal basis (actually bringing an inspection form and equipment) while performing
other work, or the Program Manager may elect to have crews informally “keep a look
out” for illicit discharges. If an employee observes evidence of an illicit discharge
during an informal or non-routine inspection, they should collect as much
information about the potential illicit discharge as possible then contact their
supervisor so that appropriate action can be taken.
It is important to collect as much information as possible at the time of initial observation
because of the likelihood that a discharge may be transitory or intermittent. Initial
identification of the likely or potential sources of the discharge is also very important.
Once an illicit discharge has been reported or detected through an inspection, the next
step is to locate the source. Selection of tracing techniques will depend on the type of
illicit discharge detected, the information collected during initial discovery and
observation (whether through an inspection by a municipal employee or through a
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citizen call-in), and the resources/technology available to the municipality. A single
technique may be used or several techniques may need to be combined to identify the
source of the discharge. There are three types of discharges: transitory, intermittent, and
continuous. The investigative techniques used will depend on whether or not a potential
source location was identified during the initial observation.
The investigative techniques used will depend on whether or not a potential source
location was identified during the initial observation:
a. Potential source identified: If a potential source for the illicit discharge was
initially identified, steps should be taken to investigate the potential source site,
such as inspecting the site and storm drain system in the vicinity of the site. If
floor drains, sumps, or other suspect discharge locations are observed during this
inspection, dye testing, smoke testing, electronic location of subsurface pipes, or
televising may be used. These techniques should definitively show whether the
suspect site was the source of the illicit discharge.
b. Potential source not identified: If no source site is suspected, and only the
general area of the illicit discharge is known, it may be possible to trace the
evidence of the illicit discharge by visual inspection of the storm drain access
points or some other methods. Methods for tracing illicit discharges are found in
Appendix F.
3.2 Citizen Call-In Program
Activities and Definition
a. A citizen call-in program is an effective way to identify illicit discharges. A
citizen comment or complaint line will be publicized in the community. To
maximize the effectiveness of citizen call-ins, dispatch personnel should be
instructed to log all information into City on the use of the Illicit Discharge
Hotline Incident Tracking Sheet in order to collect as much information as
possible at the time of the report. Dispatch personnel should also be instructed
as to where to direct the information gathered from the tracking sheet so that
appropriate action is taken.
b. The Program Manager should identify who should be trained, and where the call-
in line will be publicized in the discussion column. Active websites and
dedicated webmasters, an on-line forum could be incorporated into a stormwater
page.
Preparation
a. Have a system in place to receive phone calls and collect information regarding
suspected illicit Discharges.
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Process
a. Use an incident tracking sheet to collect the appropriate information from the
caller. Then, transfer the incident tracking sheet to the proper authority (e.g.,
department head, stormwater specialist, construction inspector, code enforcement
officer, or other assigned personnel). In the City of Edina this is Laura Adler,
Water Resources Coordinator.
b. Promptly investigate reported incidents.
c. If an illicit discharge of unknown source is confirmed, follow the procedure of
Tracing Illicit Discharges.
d. If an illicit discharge known source is confirmed, follow the Removing Illicit
Discharges procedure.
3.3 Tracking Illicit Discharges
a. Developing a long-term tracking program can help Program Managers
better understand the origins of illicit discharges and identify maintenance issues
for the storm drain system structures. A tracking program will also facilitate
evaluation of the overall IDDE program and will expedite annual reporting. An
effective tracking program should address illicit discharge and maintenance
issues resulting from the following:
1. Citizen complaints
2. Opportunistic inspections
3. Regular longer term inspections
4. Removal actions taken for illicit discharges
b. Edina’s City Works system can be modified to include all the fields on the Dry
Weather Outfall Inspection Form. The advantage to this tracking program is
that the database can be easily linked to GIS data. Linking to GIS data allows
mapping of illicit discharge locations, citizen complaint locations, and many
other IDDE issues. Table 1 contains simple attributes that can be used in the
database.
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Table 1. Example Illicit Discharge Database Attributes
Date of
Incident/ Report
Initiated by:
Phone, drop-
in, contact
information
(optional),
etc.
Location of Discharge: If
known - lat/long, stream
address or outfall #,
closest street address,
nearby landmark, etc.
Description of Discharge:
For example - dumping,
wash water, suds,
oil/solvents/chemicals,
sewage, etc.
Actions to be taken: W ho,
What, Where, When, and
How… (what should be
done)
Description of
Resolution: Outcome
of actions taken and any
necessary follow-up
(what was done)
Date
Resolved
Date
Reported:
3.4 Opportunistic Illicit Discharge Observation
Activities and Definition
Opportunistic illicit discharge observations are identified as a result of locating illicit
discharges during routine City activities, which may include building inspections, system
maintenance, etc.
Preparation
a. Be alert for potential illicit discharges to the municipal stormwater system while
going about normal work activates.
Process
a. Call the appropriate authority (i.e. department head, stormwater specialist,
construction inspector, code enforcement officer or a supervisor).
b. Assess the general area of the illicit discharge to see if you can identify its
source.
c. Whenever possible, take photographs of the suspected illicit discharge.
d. Responding stormwater department personnel or code enforcement officer will
complete the following:
1. Use the IDDE Incident Tracking Sheet to document observations.
2. Obtain sample for visual observation and complete and Outfall Inspection
Form, If applicable.
3. Follow the procedure of IDDE – Tracing Illicit Discharges.
e. Clean Up – If needed follow relevant written procedures.
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Documentation
a. File all completed forms (i.e. Incident Tracking Form, Outfall Inspection Form,
Catch Basin Cleaning Form, and or Storm Drain Cleaning Log.)
b. Document any further action taken.
3.5 Training
Activities and Definition
Training of City staff will be necessary so that they are aware of the importance of Illicit
Discharge Detection and Elimination. This includes knowledge in identifying illicit
discharges and procedures to report and document them.
The following list gives the yearly training required for departments and the people
involved.
a. MS4 engineers, development and plan review staff, land use planners:
Post-construction control requirements and associated BMPs.
b. Field Staff:
Identification, investigation, termination, cleanup, and reporting of illicit discharges.
c. Office Staff:
Illicit discharge reporting.
d. Field and Other Staff:
Implementation of the construction stormwater program, including permitting, plan
review, construction site inspections, and enforcement.
e. All employees:
Employees who have primary construction, operation, or maintenance job functions
that are likely to impact stormwater quality. O&M program including SOPs.
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Appendix A
Definitions
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Definitions
Authorized Enforcement Agency: the City of Edina
Best Management Practices (BMPs): schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, general
good housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance
procedures, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants
directly or indirectly to stormwater, receiving waters, or stormwater conveyance systems. BMPs
also include treatment practices, operating procedures, and practices to control site runoff,
spillage or leaks, sludge or water disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage.
Clean Water Act: The federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), and any
subsequent amendments thereto.
Construction Activity: Activities subject to NPDES Construction Permits. These include
construction projects resulting in land disturbance of one acre or more. Such activities include
but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, grading, excavating, and demolition.
Hazardous Materials: Any material, including any substance, waste, or combination thereof,
which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics
may cause, or significantly contribute to, a substantial present or potential hazard to human
health, safety, property, or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported,
disposed of, or otherwise managed.
Illegal Discharge: Any direct or indirect non-storm water discharge to the storm drain system,
except as exempted in this ordinance.
Illicit Discharge Types:
Transitory illicit discharges: Typically one-time events resulting from spills, breaks,
dumping, or accidents. Transitory illicit discharges are often reported to an authority
through a citizen complaint line or following observation by a municipal employee
during regular duties. Because they are not recurring, they are the most difficult to
identify, trace, and remove. The best method to reduce transitory discharges is through
general public education, education of municipal response personnel, tracking of
discharge locations, and enforcement of an illicit discharge ordinance.
Intermittent illicit discharges: Occur occasionally over a period of time (several hours
per day, or a few days per year). Intermittent discharges can result from legal
connections to the storm drain system, such as a legal sump pump connection that is
illegally discharging anything other than groundwater. Intermittent discharges can also
result from activities such as drum washing in exterior areas. These types of discharges
are more likely to be discovered, and are less difficult to trace and remove, but
can still present significant challenges. These discharges can have large or small
impacts on waterbodies depending on pollutant content and the size of the receiving water
body.
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Continuous illicit discharges: These are typically the result of a direct connection from a
sanitary sewer, overflow from a malfunctioning septic system, inflow from a nearby
subsurface sanitary sewer that is malfunctioning, or an illegal connection from a
commercial or industrial facility. Continuous illicit discharges are usually easiest to
trace and can have the greatest pollutant load (CWP 2004).
Illicit Connections: An illicit connection is defined as any drain or conveyance, whether on the
surface or subsurface, which allows an illegal discharge to enter the storm drain system including
but not limited to any conveyances which allow any non-storm water discharge including
sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to enter the storm drain system and any connections
to the storm drain system from indoor drains and sinks, regardless of whether said drain or
connection had been previously allowed, permitted, or approved by an authorized enforcement
agency or, any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to the
storm drain system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent records and
approved by an authorized enforcement agency.
Industrial Activity: Activities subject to NPDES Industrial Permits as defined in 40 CFR,
Section 122.26 (b)(14).
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Discharge
Permit: means a permit issued by EPA (or by a State under authority delegated pursuant to 33
USC § 1342 (b)) that authorizes the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States,
whether the permit is applicable on an individual group, or general area-wide basis.
Non-Storm Water Discharge: Any discharge to the storm drain system that is not composed
entirely of storm water.
Person: Any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity
recognized by law and action as either the owner or as the owner’s agent.
Pollutant: Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may include, but are not
limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other automotive fluids; non-hazardous liquid
and solid wastes and yard wastes; refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or
abandoned objects, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; hazardous substances and wastes and
residues that result from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of
any kind.
Premises: Any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land whether improved or unimproved
including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
Storm Drain System: Publicly-owned facilities by which storm water is collected and/or
conveyed, including but not limited to any roads with drainage systems, municipal streets,
gutters, curbs, inlets, piped storm drains, pumping facilities, retention and detention basins,
natural and human-made or altered drainage channels, reservoirs, and other drainage structures.
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Storm Water: Any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water from any
form of natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: A document which describes the Best Management
Practices and activities to be implemented by a person or business to identify sources of
pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or reduce pollutant discharges to
stormwater, stormwater conveyance systems, and/or receiving waters to the maximum extent
practicable.
Wastewater: Any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated storm water, discharged
from a facility.
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Appendix B
High Priority Areas
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Appendix C
Citizen Complaint Form
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 3
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Illicit Discharge Hotline Incident Tracking Sheet
Incident ID:
Responder Information
Call taken by: Call date:
Call time: Precipitation (inches) in past 24-48 hrs:
Reporter Information
Incident time: Incident date:
Caller contact information (optional):
Incident Location (complete one or more below)
Latitude and longitude:
Stream address or outfall #:
Closest street address:
Nearby landmark:
Primary Location Description Secondary Location Description:
Stream corridor
(In or adjacent to stream)
Outfall In-stream flow Along banks
Upland area
(Land not adjacent to stream)
Near storm drain Near other water source (storm water pond, wetland, etc.):
Narrative description of location:
Upland Problem Indicator Description
Dumping Oil/solvents/chemicals Sewage
Wash water, suds, etc. Other:
Stream Corridor Problem Indicator Description
Odor
None Sewage Rancid/Sour Petroleum (gas)
Sulfide (rotten eggs);
natural gas
Other: Describe in “Narrative” section
Appearance “Normal” Oil sheen Cloudy Suds
Other: Describe in “Narrative” section
Floatables None: Sewage (toilet paper, etc) Algae Dead fish
Other: Describe in “Narrative” section
Narrative description of problem indicators:
Suspected Violator (name, personal or vehicle description, license plate #, etc.):
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Appendix D
Sample Ordinance
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 3
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WSB Project No. 2092-65
ORDINANCE NO.
CITY OF EDINA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION
STORMWATER ORDINANCE
The Edina City Council ordains as follows:
Sec. 35-1. Purpose/Intent.
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare
of the citizens of the City of Edina through the regulation of non-storm water
discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as
required by federal and state law. This ordinance establishes methods for controlling
the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)
in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit process.
The objectives of this ordinance are:
(a) To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the municipal separate storm
sewer system (MS4) by stormwater discharges by any user.
(b) To prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the municipal separate storm
sewer system.
(c) To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance and
monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this ordinance.
Sec. 35-2. Definitions.
For the purposes of this ordinance, the following shall mean:
Authorized Enforcement Agency: the City of Edina.
Best Management Practices (BMPs): schedules of activities, prohibitions of
practices, general good house keeping practices, pollution prevention and
educational practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to
prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants directly or indirectly to stormwater,
receiving waters, or stormwater conveyance systems. BMPs also include treatment
practices, operating procedures, and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks,
sludge or water disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage.
Clean Water Act: The federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et
seq.), and any subsequent amendments thereto.
Construction Activity: Activities subject to NPDES Construction Permits. These
include construction projects resulting in land disturbance of one acre or more. Such
activities include but are not limited to clearing and grubbing, grading, excavating,
and demolition.
Hazardous Materials: Any material, including any substance, waste, or
combination thereof, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical,
chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to, a
substantial present or potential hazard to human health, safety, property, or the
environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise
managed.
Illegal Discharge: Any direct or indirect non-storm water discharge to the storm
drain system, except as exempted in this ordinance.
Illicit Connections: An illicit connection is defined as any drain or conveyance,
whether on the surface or subsurface, which allows an illegal discharge to enter the
storm drain system including but not limited to any conveyances which allow any
non-storm water discharge including sewage, process wastewater, and wash water to
enter the storm drain system and any connections to the storm drain system from
indoor drains and sinks, regardless of whether said drain or connection had been
previously allowed, permitted, or approved by an authorized enforcement agency or,
any drain or conveyance connected from a commercial or industrial land use to the
storm drain system which has not been documented in plans, maps, or equivalent
records and approved by an authorized enforcement agency.
Industrial Activity: Activities subject to NPDES Industrial Permits as defined in 40
CFR, Section 122.26 (b)(14).
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water
Discharge Permit: means a permit issued by EPA (or by a State under authority
delegated pursuant to 33 USC § 1342 (b)) that authorizes the discharge of pollutants
to waters of the United States, whether the permit is applicable on an individual
group, or general area-wide basis.
Non-Storm Water Discharge: Any discharge to the storm drain system that is not
composed entirely of storm water.
Person: means any individual, association, organization, partnership, firm,
corporation or other entity recognized by law and action as either the owner or as the
owner’s agent.
Pollutant: Anything which causes or contributes to pollution. Pollutants may
include, but are not limited to: paints, varnishes, and solvents; oil and other
automotive fluids; non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes; refuse,
rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, pesticides,
herbicides, and fertilizers; hazardous substances and wastes and residues that result
from constructing a building or structure; and noxious or offensive matter of any
kind.
Premises: Any building, lot, parcel of land, or portion of land whether improved or
unimproved including adjacent sidewalks and parking strips.
Storm Drain System: Publicly-owned facilities by which storm water is collected
and/or conveyed, including but not limited to any roads with drainage systems,
municipal streets, gutters, curbs, inlets, piped storm drains, pumping facilities,
retention and detention basins, natural and human-made or altered drainage channels,
reservoirs, and other drainage structures.
Storm Water: Any surface flow, runoff, and drainage consisting entirely of water
from any form of natural precipitation, and resulting from such precipitation.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: A document which describes the Best
Management Practices and activities to be implemented by a person or business to
identify sources of pollution or contamination at a site and the actions to eliminate or
reduce pollutant discharges to stormwater, stormwater conveyance systems, and/or
receiving waters to the maximum extent practicable.
Wastewater: means any water or other liquid, other than uncontaminated storm
water, discharged from a facility.
Sec. 35-3. Applicability.
This ordinance shall apply to all water entering the storm drain system generated on
any developed or undeveloped lands unless explicitly exempted by an authorized
enforcement agency.
Sec. 35-4. Responsibility for Administration.
The authorized enforcement agency shall administer, implement, and enforce the
provisions of this ordinance. Any powers granted or duties imposed upon the
authorized enforcement agency may be delegated in writing by the Director of the
authorized enforcement agency to persons or entities acting in the beneficial interest
of or in the employ of the agency.
Sec. 35-5. Severability.
The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any
provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this Ordinance or the application thereof
to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect the other provisions or application of this Ordinance.
Sec. 35-6. Ultimate Responsibility.
The standards set forth herein and promulgated pursuant to this ordinance and
minimum standards; therefore this ordinance does not intend or imply that
compliance by any person will ensure that there will be no contamination, pollution,
nor unauthorized discharge of pollutants.
Sec. 35-7. Discharge Prohibitions.
(a) Prohibition of Illegal Discharges.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the municipal storm
drain system or watercourses any materials, including but not limited to
pollutants or waters containing any pollutants that cause or contribute to a
violation of applicable water quality standards, other than storm water.
The commencement, conduct or continuance of any illegal discharge to the
storm drain system is prohibited except as described as follows:
(1) The following discharges are exempt from discharge prohibitions
established by this ordinance: water line flushing or other potable
water sources, landscape irrigation or lawn watering, diverted stream
flows, rising ground water, ground water infiltration to storm drains,
uncontaminated pumped ground water, foundation or footing drains
(not including active groundwater dewatering systems), crawl space
pumps, air conditioning condensation, springs, noncommercial
washing of vehicles, natural riparian habitat or wet-land flows,
swimming pools (if dechlorinated – typically less than one PPM
chlorine), fire fighting activities, and any other water source not
containing pollutants.
(2) Discharges specified in writing by the authorized enforcement agency
as being necessary to protect public health and safety.
(3) Dye testing is an allowable discharge, but requires a verbal
notification to the authorized enforcement agency prior to the time of
the test.
(4) The prohibition shall not apply to any non-storm water discharge
permitted under an NPDES permit, waiver, or waste discharge order
issued to the discharger and administered under the authority of the
Federal Environmental Protection Agency, provided that the
discharger is in full compliance with all requirements of the permit,
waiver, or order and other applicable laws and regulations, and
provided that written approval has been granted for any discharge to
the storm drain system.
(b) Prohibition of Illicit Connections
(1) The construction, use, maintenance or continued existence of illicit
connections to the storm drain system is prohibited.
(2) This prohibition expressly includes, without limitation, illicit
connections made in the past, regardless of whether the connection
was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the
time of the connection.
(3) A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the
person connects a line conveying sewage to the MS4, or allows such a
connection to continue.
Sec. 35-5. Watercourse Protection.
Every person owning property through which a
watercourse passes, or such person's lessee, shall keep and maintain that
part of the watercourse within the property free of trash, debris, excessive
vegetation, and other obstacles that would pollute, contaminate, or
significantly retard the flow of water through the watercourse. In addition,
the owner or lessee shall maintain existing privately owned structures
within or adjacent to a watercourse, so that such structures will not
become a hazard to the use, function, or physical integrity of the
watercourse
Sec. 35-8. Suspension of MS4 Access.
(a) Suspension due to illicit discharges in emergency situations.
The City Council may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to
a person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened
discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to
the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the MS4 or
Waters of the United States. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension
order issued in an emergency, the authorized enforcement agency may take
such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or
Waters of the United States, or to minimize danger to persons.
(b) Suspension due to the detection of illicit discharge.
Any person discharging to the MS4 in violation of this ordinance may have
their MS4 access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an
illicit discharge. The authorized enforcement agency will notify a violator of
the proposed termination of its MS4 access. The violator may petition the
authorized enforcement agency for reconsideration and a hearing. A person
commits an offense if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises
terminated pursuant to this Section, without the prior approval of the
authorized enforcement agency.
Sec. 35-9. Industrial or Construction Activity Discharges.
Any person subject to an industrial or construction activity NPDES storm water
discharge permit shall comply with all provisions of such permit. Proof of
compliance with said permit may be required in a form acceptable to the City
Council prior to the allowing of discharges to the MS4.
Sec. 35-10. Monitoring of Discharges.
(a) Applicability.
This section applies to all facilities that have storm water discharges
associated with industrial activity, including construction activity.
(b) Access to Facilities.
(1) The authorized enforcement agency shall be permitted to enter and
inspect facilities subject to regulation under this ordinance as often as
may be necessary to determine compliance with this ordinance. If a
discharger has security measures in force which require proper
identification and clearance before entry into its premises, the
discharger shall make the necessary arrangements to allow access to
representatives of the authorized enforcement agency.
(2) Facility operators shall allow the authorized enforcement agency
ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of
inspection, sampling, examination and copying of records that must
be kept under the conditions of an NPDES permit to discharge storm
water, and the performance of any additional duties as defined by
state and federal law.
(3) The authorized enforcement agency shall have the right to set up on
any permitted facility such devises as are necessary in the opinion of
the authorized enforcement agency to conduct monitoring and/or
sampling of the facility’s storm water discharge.
(4) The authorized enforcement agency has the right to require the
discharger to install monitoring equipment as necessary. The facility’s
sampling and monitoring equipment shall be maintained at all times
in a safe and proper operating condition by the discharger at its own
expense. All devises used to measure stormwater flow and quality
shall be calibrated to ensure their accuracy.
(5) Any temporary or permanent obstruction to safe and easy access to
the facility to be inspected and/or sampled shall be promptly removed
by the operator at the written or oral request of the authorized
enforcement agency and shall not be replaced. The costs of clearing
such access shall be borne by the operator.
(6) Unreasonable delays in allowing the authorized enforcement agency
access to a permitted facility is a violation of a storm water discharge
permit and of this ordinance. A person who is the operator of the
facility with a NPDES permit to discharge storm water associated
with industrial activity commits an offense if the person denies the
authorized enforcement agency reasonable access to the permitted
facility for the purpose of conducting any activity authorized or
required by this ordinance.
(7) If the authorized enforcement agency has been refused access to any
part of the premises from which stormwater is discharged, and the
City is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may
be a violation of this ordinance, or that there is a need to inspect
and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program
designed to verify compliance with this ordinance or any order issued
hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety and welfare
of the community, then the authorized enforcement agency may seek
issuance of a search warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction.
Sec. 35-11. Requirement to prevent, control, and reduce storm water pollutants by the use
of best management practices.
The City will adopt requirements identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) of
any activity, operation, or facility which may cause or contribute to pollution or
contamination of storm water, the storm drain system, or waters of the U.S. The
owner or operator of a commercial or industrial establishment shall provide, at their
own expense, reasonable protection from accidental discharge of prohibited
materials or other wastes into the municipal storm drain system or watercourses
through the use of these structural and non-structural BMPs. Further, any person
responsible for a property or premise, which is, or may be, the source of an illicit
discharge, may be required to implement, at said person’s expense, additional
structural and non-structural BMPs to prevent the further discharge of pollutants to
the municipal separate storm sewer system. Compliance with all terms and
conditions of a valid NPDES permit authorizing the discharge of storm water
associated with industrial activity, to the extent practicable, shall be deemed
compliant with the provisions of this section. These BMPs shall be part of a storm
water pollution prevention plan (SWPP) as necessary for compliance with
requirements of the NPDES permit.
Sec. 35-12. Watercourse Protection.
Every person owning property through which a watercourse passes, or such person’s
lessee, shall keep and maintain that part of the watercourse within the property free
of trash, debris, excessive vegetation, and other obstacles that would pollute,
contaminate, or significantly retard the flow of water through the watercourse. In
addition, the owner or lessee shall maintain existing privately owned structures
within or adjacent to a watercourse, so that such structures will not become a hazard
to the use, function, or physical integrity of the watercourse.
Sec. 35-13. Notification of Spills.
Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a
facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation
has information of any known or suspected release of materials which are resulting
or may result in illegal discharges or pollutants discharging into storm water, the
storm drain system, or water of the U.S. said person shall take all necessary steps to
ensure the discovery, containment, and cleanup of such release. In the event of such
a release of hazardous materials said person shall immediately notify emergency
response agencies of the occurrence via emergency dispatch services. In the event of
a release of non-hazardous materials, said person shall notify the authorized
enforcement agency in person or by phone or facsimile no later than the next
business day. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written
notice addressed and mailed to the City within three business days of the phone
notice. If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or
industrial establishment, the owner or operator of such establishment shall also retain
an on-site written record of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its
recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three years.
Sec. 35-14. Enforcement.
(a) Notice of Violation
Whenever the City finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to
meet a requirement of this Ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency
may order compliance by written notice of violation to the responsible
person. Such notice may require without limitation:
(1) The performance of monitoring, analysis, and reporting;
(2) The elimination of illicit connections or discharges;
(3) That violating discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and
desist;
(4) The abatement or remediation of storm water pollution or
contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property;
(5) Payment of a fine to cover administrative and remediation costs;
(6) The implementation of source control or treatment BMPs. If
abatement of a violation and/or restoration of affected property is
required, the notice shall set forth a deadline within which such
remediation or restoration must be completed. Said notice shall
further advise that, should the violator fail to remediate or restore
within the established deadline, the work will be done by a designated
governmental agency or a contractor and the expense thereof shall be
charged to the violator.
Sec. 35-15. Enforcement Measures after Appeal.
If the violation had not been corrected pursuant to the requirements set forth in the
Notice of Violation, or, in the event of an appeal, within 15 days of the decision of
the municipal authority upholding the decision of the authorized enforcement
agency, then representatives of the authorized enforcement agency shall enter upon
the subject private property and are authorized to take any and all measures
necessary to abate the violation and/or restore the property. It shall be unlawful for
any person, owner, agent or person in possession of any premises to refuse to allow
the government agency or designated contractor to enter upon the premises for the
purposes set forth above.
Sec. 35-16. Cost of Abatement of the Violation.
Within 30 days after abatement of the violation, the owner of the property will be
notified of the cost of abatement, including administrative costs. The property owner
may file a written protest objecting to the amount of the assessment within 15 days.
If the amount due is not paid within a timely manner as determined by the decision
of the municipal authority, the charges shall become a special assessment against the
property and shall constitute a lien on the property for the amount of the assessment.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall become liable to the
City by reason of such violation.
Sec. 35-17. Injunctive Relief.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any
of the requirements of this ordinance. If a person has violated and continues to
violate the provisions of this ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency may
petition for a preliminary or permanent injunction restraining the person from
activities which would create further violations or compelling the person to perform
abatement or remediation of the violation.
Sec. 35-18. Compensatory Action.
In lieu of enforcement proceedings, penalties, and remedies authorized by this
Ordinance, the authorized enforcement agency may impose upon a violator
alternative compensatory actions, such as storm drain stenciling, attendance at
compliance workshops, creek cleanup, etc.
Sec. 35-19. Violations deemed a Public Nuisance.
In addition to the enforcement processes and penalties provided, any condition
caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is
a threat to public health, safety, and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance,
and may be summarily abated or restored at the violator’s expense, and/or a civil
action to abate, enjoin, or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be
taken.
Sec. 35-20. Criminal Prosecution.
Any person that has violated or continues to violate this ordinance shall be liable to
criminal prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, and shall be subject to a criminal
penalty of $1,000.00 dollars per violation per day and/or imprisonment for a period
of time not to exceed 90 days. The authorized enforcement agency may recover all
attorney’s fees, court costs, and other expenses associated with enforcement of this
ordinance, including sampling and monitoring expenses.
This ordinance shall become effective following its passage and publication as required by law.
______________________________
James Hovland, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Scott Neal, City Administrator
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Appendix E
Tracing Techniques
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 3
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Tracing Techniques
a. Visual Inspection at manholes/catch basins: This tracing technique is typically
used when there is no suspected source site. It is the most cost effective and
efficient method of tracing. Structures should be systematically inspected
starting at the initial detection location, gradually working upstream through the
system. If the crew is tracking a continuous discharge, the inspections may be
relatively easy and the flow can be tracked back to its source. If the crew is
attempting to track a transitory or intermittent discharge, the crew should make
the following observations depending on the information provided from the
initial identification: color and clarity of any discharges; staining or deposits on
bottom of structure; oil sheen, scum, or foam on any standing fluids in sump of
structure; odors, staining or deposits on inlet pipes and outlet pipes.
Depending on what the crew is looking for and what they find, they will
progressively inspect additional structures until either a potential source is found,
or no further evidence is found. If no further evidence is found, the crew may
elect to further assess some of the structures by installing sandbags or other
damming devices to determine if the discharge recurs. Crews should use standard
safety procedures when conducting these inspections such as cone placement and
safety vests in traffic areas, confined space entry techniques (if entry is
necessary), steel-toed boots, etc.
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b. Sampling flowing discharges: Samples should be collected only in the event a
discharge is flowing through the outfall. Stagnant pools of water or sump water
should not be sampled. If the municipal staff will be collecting the sample, the
staff should be trained in safety and proper collection techniques. Typical
parameters to test for include:
• Ammonia
• Boron
• Chlorine
• Color
• Conductivity
• Detergents
• E. Coli
• Fluorescence
• Fluoride
• Hardness
• pH
• Potassium
• Surface Tension
• Surfactants
• Turbidity
More information on the reason for sampling of specific parameters can be found
in the Center for Watershed Protection Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination Manual (CWP 2004, Chapter 12).
Sampling and analysis for many of the compounds should be completed by
personnel trained in collection, handling, and preservation techniques to ensure
accurate data. EPA guidance recommends collecting a sample when the
discharge is initially found and after any source is removed. The sample
collected after removing an illicit discharge can indicate if other illicit discharges
are present.
c. Sandbagging or damming: Sandbagging and damming is typically only
conducted when the discharge flow has ceased since initial detection.
Application of this technique will show whether the discharge is one time only
(no water pools behind the sandbag or dam) or intermittent (water pools behind
the sandbag). CWP provides the following explanation:
1. This technique involves placement of sandbags or similar barriers such as
caulk dams within strategic manholes in the storm drain network to form a
temporary dam that collects any intermittent flows that may occur. Any flow
collected behind the sandbag is then assessed using visual observations or by
indicator sampling. Sandbags are lowered on a rope through the manhole to
form a dam along the bottom of the storm drain, taking care not to fully block
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the pipe (in case it rains before the sandbag is retrieved). Sandbags are
typically installed at junctions in the network to eliminate contributing
branches from further consideration. If no flow collects behind the sandbag,
the upstream pipe network can be ruled out as a source of the intermittent
discharge. Sandbags are typically left in place for no more than 48 hours,
and should only be installed when dry weather is forecast. Sandbags should
not be left in place during a heavy rainstorm. They may cause a blockage in
the storm drain or they may be washed downstream and lost. The biggest
downside to sandbagging and damming is that it requires at least two trips to
each manhole (CWP 2004, p. 157).
d. Optical brightener monitoring traps: Optical brightener monitoring (OBM) traps
can be used to trace intermittent or transitory discharges that result from
washwater with detergent. Detergents usually contain optical brighteners that
can be detected at high concentrations using this method. However, the traps
only detect highly concentrated discharges. The detergent concentration
required to be detected by the light is approximately the same as pure washwater
from a washing machine. Consequently, OBM traps may be best suited as a
simple indicator of the presence or absence of intermittent flow or to detect the
most concentrated flows. The traps can be made using easily acquired materials.
The traps contain an absorbent, unbleached cotton pad or fabric swatch contained
inside a wire mesh trap or section of small diameter (e.g., 2-inch) PVC pipe. The
traps should be anchored to the inside of an outfall at the invert using wire or
monofilament that is secured to the pipe itself. Rocks or bricks with holes can be
used as temporary weights to hold the trap in place.
Field crews can retrieve the OBM traps after 24 to 72 hours of dry weather. OBM
traps need to be retrieved before coming into contact with stormwater, which will
contaminate the trap or wash it away. When placed under a long wave
fluorescent ultraviolet or “black” light, an OBM trap will indicate if it has been
exposed to detergents. CWP reports that OBM traps have been used with some
success in Massachusetts (Sargeant et al. 1998) and northern Virginia (Waye
2000). For more detailed guidance on how to use OBM traps and interpret the
results, see the Reference section for World Wide Web links to the studies and
guidance manuals cited above.
e. Dye testing: Dye testing is typically conducted when a potential source site has
been identified, and the crew is trying to determine whether the site has floor
drains or other locations that connect and discharge to the storm drain system.
Permission to access the site must be obtained before dye testing can be
conducted. Verbal or written requests are both acceptable. The crew should
review available sanitary sewer and storm drain maps before conducting the dye
testing. The dye testing procedure consists of two steps: (1) discharging the dye
into the suspect location, and (2) opening nearby storm drain and sanitary sewer
manhole covers to determine where the dye discharges to.
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This procedure is fairly effective for confirming direct connections into the storm
drain system for short reaches. If a longer pipe network is being evaluated,
charcoal packets can be left in selected structures and later collected and
analyzed for the presence of the dye. If dye testing on porcelain structures, tablets
or charcoal should be wrapped in tissue before depositing. When dye testing, the
crew should keep in mind that each structure (sink, toilet, etc.) should be tested
separately. Many times a single utility in a basement may be incorrectly
connected to a storm drain line instead of a sanitary line.
f. Televising: Televised video inspections are a useful technique when an illicit
connection or infiltration from a nearby sanitary sewer is suspected, but little
evidence of the illicit discharge remains behind. Two types of video cameras are
available for use:
1. A small camera that can be manually pushed on a stiff cable through storm
drains to observe the interior of the piping, or
2. A larger remote operated video camera on treads or wheels that can be
guided through storm drains to view the interior of the pipe. Typically the
operator of the camera has access to a keyboard or audio voice-over to record
significant findings on the videotape that is produced for future review and
evaluation.
g. Smoke testing: Smoke testing is a useful technique for tracing intermittent
discharges or continuous discharges that have no apparent source site. Smoke is
introduced into the storm drain system, and emerges at locations that are
connected to the system. Smoke testing works best for short reaches of pipe, or
in situations where pipe diameters are too small for video testing.
Notifying the public about the date and purpose of smoke testing before starting
is critical. The smoke used is non-toxic, but can cause respiratory irritation,
which can be a problem for some residents. Residents should be notified at least
two weeks prior to testing, and should be provided the following information
(Hurco Technologies, Inc. 2003):
1. Date testing will occur
2. Reason for smoke testing
3. Precautions they can take to prevent smoke from entering their homes or
businesses
4. What they need to do if smoke enters their home or business, and any health
concerns associated with the smoke
5. A number residents can call to relay any particular health concerns (e.g.,
chronic respiratory problems)
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 4 & 5
City of Edina, MN
WSB Project No. 2092-65
Minimum Control Measure 4 & 5
Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control
Post-Construction Stormwater Management
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.1. Basis for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ...................................................... 2
1.2. Objectives of the SOPs ..................................................................................................... 2
2. Plan review and approval process ........................................................................................... 2
2.1. Plan Review ...................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Training ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.3. Inspections ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.4. City Projects Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs ......................................................... 5
2.5. Private Projects ................................................................................................................. 5
2.6. Private Projects Long-Term Operation and Maintenance ................................................ 6
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Plan Review Checklist
Appendix B: Field Inspection Checklist
Appendix C: Inspection Form
Appendix D: Sample Ordinances
Appendix E: Erosion and Sediment Control Guidance
Appendix F: Long Term Operation and Maintenance for Private Systems
Appendix G: Small Site Stormwater Evaluation
MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE 4 and 5
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Basis for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
In August 1, 2013, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued a National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (GP) for Stormwater
Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). The MS4 GP
requires the City of Edina to develop written procedures for the purpose of eliminating
pollutants associated with construction activity and due to new development and
redevelopment on projects with land disturbance of greater than or equal to once acre,
including projects that are less than one acre that are part of a common plan of
development or sale.
This manual assists the City in meeting the Stormwater Phase II regulations, by
incorporating guidance on the following:
• Plan review
• Training
• Inspections
• Long-term Operation and Maintenance
The Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures Manual will help promote behavior
to improve the water quality of the City of Edina’s lakes, ponds, and creeks.
1.2. Objectives of the SOPs
This manual is intended to provide guidance on Construction Site Erosion and Sediment
Control and Post-Construction Stormwater Management :
• Provide guidance regarding plan review procedures.
• Provide guidance to municipalities for prioritizing where construction site
inspections may need to occur on a more frequent basis.
• Provide guidance to municipal staff on what to look for during construction
inspections.
• Provide guidance to municipal staff regarding the construction of post -
construction stormwater BMPs to help ensure their longevity.
2. PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS
2.1. Plan Review
Activities and Definition
The City will review submitted plans to guarantee that erosion and sediment control
standards and post -construction stormwater standards are met.
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Preparation
a. Review City Code, Chapter 10 and Chapter 30, Comprehensive Water Resource
Management Plan Policies 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.2.2, the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District erosion control and
stormwater rule, the MPCA Construction General Permit, and the MS4 post-
construction stormwater standards.
b. Reviews of submitted plans will utilize a check list to insure accuracy (Appendix
A).
Process
a. The City engineering and planning staff will review plans.
b. A check list will be used to ensure accuracy of submitted plans.
c. The City will defer to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nine Mile
Creek Watershed District for enforcement of their stormwater rules.
Follow-up
When the applicant has made changes in accordance to the comments submitted, the
plans will be reviewed again. Approval to the building department will not be given until
the plans are satisfactory.
Documentation
a. Keep logs of number of plan reviews per calendar year.
b. Copies of plans, BMP quantities, and proposed BMPs will be forwarded to
inspector or inspecting consultant.
2.2. Training
Activities and Definition
Appropriate City staff will be trained so that they are aware of the importance of good
erosion and sediment control practices as well as techniques regarding the proper
installation of post-construction stormwater BMPs. This includes knowledge in
installation and inspection techniques as well as record keeping and maintenance
activities. It is important for City staff to be able to recognize deficiencies in BMPs on
construction sites. Inspection staff will be responsible for the tracking and enforcing
permit requirements.
The employee training will provided through the City’s internal training sessions, and a
hands-on process to discuss the activities that are occurring in the field and how those
activities can impact the City’s MS4 program. Employees included in the internal
training include plan review staff and building inspectors.
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2.3. Inspections
Activities and Definition
Construction site inspections will determine compliance with the City’s regulatory
mechanism(s).
Preparation
a. Identify priority sites for inspection based on topography, soil characteristics, type
of receiving water, stage of construction, compliance history, weather conditions,
or other local characteristics and issues.
b. Ensure staff has proper training pertaining to Erosion and Sediment Control
techniques and Post-Construction Stormwater BMPs.
Process
a. Identify sites that require and erosion and sediment control inspection.
b. Perform inspection using the erosion control inspection check list (Appendix B)
or equivalent City Works check list .
c. Document construction activities permitted through the City and follow up with
site owner/permitee about findings from inspection. If feasible, prior to leaving
the site talk to the responsible person to ensure corrections can be made in a
timely fashion.
d. Perform a follow up inspection of site if deficiencies are found during initial
inspection. Ensure that correction items have been completed.
e. Failure to comply with the permit requirements may require initiating
enforcement action as described in the City’s Enforcement Response Procedures
(ERPs) as follows:
1) Notice of Violations
2) Stop Work Orders
3) Coordination of Enforcement through Watershed Partnership
Documentation
a. Keep logs of number of inspections.
b. Keep records of inspection reports and reports sent.
c. Keep records of escalation of penalties.
1. Verbal Warnings
2. Notice of Violations
3. Stop Work Orders
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2.4. City Projects Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs
Activities and Definition
City projects that will disturb any amount of soil will use proper erosion and sediment
control BMPs.
Preparation
a. Ensure BMPs are available for City projects including: inlet protection, perimeter
control, temporary and permanent stabilization methods.
b. Ensure staff has proper training pertaining to Erosion and Sediment Control
techniques.
Process
a. Construction projects that have the potential to impact the MS4 system or any
natural resource will have BMPs available prior to construction activity.
b. Install down gradient perimeter control where needed on the site.
c. Protect adjacent inlets and outlets, if necessary to prevent sediment and debris
from discharging into the storm sewer.
d. Stabilize all exposed soil areas upon completion of work. If work is not complete,
temporary stabilization methods will be used.
e. After work is complete, clean out any sediment that might have entered the MS4
system.
Documentation
a. Keep logs showing the BMPs were inspected and properly maintained during the
active construction period until the period where final stabilization has been
achieved.
b. Sites should be inspected weekly or after a rainfall event greater than 0.5 inches in
24 hours where the soil disturbance is 1 acre or greater.
c. If applicable, record the amount of waste collected, the number of catch basins
cleaned, and the area they were cleaned in. Keep any notes or comments of any
problems.
d. If applicable, document the final location of where the material was disposed and
any paperwork received from the disposal location.
2.5. Private Projects
Activities and Definition
Private projects that require a building permit, demolition permit, grading/excavation,
and tree removal permit will use proper erosion and sediment control BMPs. Depending
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on the proposed improvements these sites may also be required to install BMPs for post -
construction stormwater management . Building officials will be responsible for
inspection building permit activities.
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
require an erosion control permit for the following activities:
• ≥ 5,000 sq. ft. disturbance
• ≥ 50 c.y. grading, excavation, filling or storing of soil or earth material
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has staff that actively inspects construction
sites throughout the entire district. In an effort to inspect priority sites more often the City
may contact the watershed to identify sites where the City could use their attendance.
The City will also oversee the installation of BMPs for post -construction stormwater
management.
Process
Employee qualified City employee will inspect any permitted private projects within the
City limits. Inspections will occur at a frequency that is commensurate of the activities
taking place. The field inspector should use the field inspection checklist for guidance
(Appendix B) and the inspection form (Appendix C) or equivalent City Works check list.
Using a standardized checklist for inspections will create consistency among all
inspectors.
Documentation
a. Keep logs of number of inspections.
b. Keep records of inspection reports and reports sent.
c. Keep records of escalation of penalties.
1. Verbal warnings
2. Notice of Violation
3. Stop Work Orders
2.6. Private Projects Long-Term Operation and Maintenance
Activities and Definition
The watershed districts require maintenance plans, recorded on the deed of the property,
are required for all BMPs installed for the purpose of meeting the post-construction
stormwater management standard.
Preparation
a. Establish a partnership with the watersheds for ensuring maintenance of post-
construction stormwater BMPs on private facilities.
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b. Develop a questionnaire for owners of post-construction stormwater BMPs.
Process
a. Once during each permit cycle request applicants to fill our and return the
questionnaire.
b. Defer all applicants that do not return their questionnaire to the watersheds for
enforcement.
Documentation
c. Obtain as-built plans for all public and private post-construction stormwater
BMPs that are installed within the City.
d. Continue to update the GIS system to include all public and private storm sewer
and post-co nstruction stormwater BMPs installed within the City.
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Appendix A
Plan Review Checklist
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WSB Project No. 2092-65
City of Edina Site Plan Review
Submittals Received
Date Document Author
General Site Plan
☐ Scale of Survey. Minimum scale 1”=50’. Maximum size plan sheet 24”X36”
☐ Survey signed by a registered survey with elevations in NGVD‐1929 datum for the following locations:
☐ Each lot corner.
☐ Grade elevation at the foundation and elevation of top of foundation of structures on adjacent lots.
☐ Grade elevation at the foundation, elevation of top of foundation and garage floor of proposed new
construction.
☐ Lowest point of entry (i.e. door sill or top of window well) of proposed and existing construction.
☐ Lowest floor of proposed and existing construction.
☐ Any proposed retaining wall must have a top and bottom elevation and bottom elevation would be finish
grade. Also, no retaining wall is allowed to be built on private property.
☐ Retaining walls greater than 4.0 feet in height have been designed and certified by a licensed professional
engineer.
☐ Easements are clear of any encroachments?
☐ New curb cuts proposed? If new curb cut is proposed, stamp all survey maps with the curb cut stamp. Also,
write a note on the Residential Plan & Routing Approval form reminding the builder that a curb cut permit is
required if the driveway is moved or a new driveway is added.
☐ Low floor a minimum of 4.25’ (feet) above the sanitary sewer invert elevation.
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: Permit No:
PID: Date Approved:
Date Received: Signature:
Site Size (acres):
Area of
Disturbance(acres):
Existing
Impervious (acres):
Proposed
Impervious (acres):
Erosion Control Plan
☐ SWPPP notes provided on the plan.
☐ Temporary stabilization measures provided.
☐ Erosion control blankets provided on all slopes greater than 3:1.
☐ Perimeter Control i.e., Silt Fence, Filter Log, etc.
☐ Phasing for sites that are ≥ 1 acre.
☐ CB Inlet Protection
☐ Dewatering
☐ Sediment control
☐ Waste control
☐ Concrete washout
☐ Rock entrance
☐ Street sweeping schedule
☐ Permanent restoration plan.
☐ SWPPP includes an erosion and sediment control inspection schedule and person responsible for
maintenance.
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Stormwater Management Plan
☐ Delineation map
☐ Modeling calculations for existing and proposed conditions
☐ 2, 10, 100, Snowmelt
☐ Modeled direct connected impervious separate
☐ Off‐site drainage included
☐ Wetlands shown on plans and wetland permitting completed
☐ Pretreatment
☐ Skimmer structures provided on the outlets of all ponds.
☐ Soil borings
☐ Design Infiltration Rate Determination
☐ Seasonal High Water Elevation
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Water Quality
☒ Volume control provided as per the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District or Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
☒ Sequencing provided for alternatives where infiltration is infeasible.
Required Water Quality Volume:_________________________
Provided Water Quality Volume:_________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Rate Control
☐ Peak Discharge Rates < Existing
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Freeboard
Building Opening:
☐ 2’ above the critical 100‐yr HWL of local basins, wetlands, & infiltration basins
☐ 2’ above EOF of local basins, wetlands, & infiltration basins
☐ 2’ above the 100‐yr flow elevation of a swale or channel at the point where the swale channel is closest
to the building
Low Floor Elevation:
☐ 2’ above the critical 100‐yr HWL of major basins
☐ 2’ above EOF of major basins
☐ For landlocked basins: 2’ above the HWL from back to back 100‐yr rainfalls or 2’ above the HWL from the
100‐yr 10‐day snowmelt, whichever is higher. Starting elevation of the basin/waterbody prior to runoff is
one of the following:
1) Existing Ordinary High Water level established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
2) Annual water balance calculation approved by the City
3) Local observation well records, as approved by the City
4) Mottled soil
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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Appendix B
Field Inspection Checklist
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 4 & 5
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WSB Project No. 2092-65
Field Inspection Checklist
Concrete Washout:
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Appendix C
Inspection Form
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 4 & 5
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WSB Project No. 2092-65
Erosion and Sediment Control
Inspection Report
Site Name: Permit No.:
Owner: Contractor:Current Weather:
Date/Time Inspected: Inspector:
1. Site Management: Acceptable/Repairs Required/ NA
Street and curb/gutter free of sediment?
Construction entrances installed and functioning?
Inlets/pipes, adjacent property, or receiving waters free of sediment from construction site?
Corrective Actions:
2. Erosion Prevention Practices Acceptable/Repairs Required/ NA
Exposed soil areas provided with temporary/permanent protection (i.e. mulch, sod)?
Mulch evenly spread to 90% coverage?
Ditches stabilized properly?
Blanket installed properly?
Corrective Actions:
3. Sediment Control Practices Acceptable/Repairs Required/ NA
Installed where specified or indicated on plans?
Installed correctly? (compacted, trenched)
No blow‐outs, pushed‐over, or destroyed sections?
No sediment removal needed? (1/3 capacity needs maintenance)
Temporary Sediment Basins Installed? (Common drainage ≥10 acres or ≥5 acres in impaired
watershed)
Corrective Actions:
4. Surface Waters Acceptable/Repairs Required/ NA
Free of sediment plumes or highly turbid waters?
Stormwater pond slopes in good shape?
Last 200ft. of drainage ditch/swale stabilized within 24hrs?
Corrective Actions:
5. Inlet Protection Acceptable/Repairs Required/ NA
Curb and gutter inlet protection in‐place? Maintained? Appropriate for phase?
Drop structure inlet protection in‐place? Maintained? Appropriate for phase?
Culvert inlet protection in‐place? Maintained? Appropriate for phase?
Inlet protection removed after stabilization of catchment area?
Corrective Actions:
6. Pollution Prevention Acceptable/Repairs Required/ NA
Construction site wastes (debris, trash, brush, etc) stored / recycled appropriately?
Concrete washout in‐place and maintained?
Dust controlled?
Dewatering activities using appropriate BMPs to not cause nuisance conditions?
Corrective Actions:
Maintenance Completed from Prior Inspections
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Appendix D
Sample Ordinances
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Appendix E
Erosion and Sediment Control Guidance
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 4 & 5
City of Edina, MN
WSB Project No. 2092-65
Stormwater Construction Inspection Guide
August 2008
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Acknowledgments
This guidance was developed under EPA Contract GS-10F-0268K,
Task Order 1100 managed by Irvin J. Dzikowski, EPA Region V. The
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency contract manager was Joyce
Cieluch. The valuable assistance of Michael Findorff, Ken Moon, Reed
Larson, and others from the MPCA in developing this guidance is
gratefully acknowledged. Tetra Tech, Inc. drafted the guidance with John
Kosco serving as project manager and primary author.
Comments welcome
This is the first edition of the Inspection Guide. We welcome comments
and suggestions on how it might be changed in future editions to better
assist stormwater inspectors. Send comments to:
Joyce Cieluch, MPCA Stormwater Compliance
714 Lake Ave., Suite 220, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
joyce.cieluch@pca.state.mn.us
Table of Contents
Introduction ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1
Purpose of this Inspection Guide .......................................................................................................1
Construction Stormwater Permit Overview .......................................................................................1
Changes in Owner/Operator ..............................................................................................................2
How to Conduct a Stormwater Inspection ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Construction Site Inspector: Role and Responsibilities .....................................................................3
Legal responsibilities .........................................................................................................................3
Professional Responsibilities .............................................................................................................3
Inspection Procedures ........................................................................................................................4
Pre-Inspection Preparation .................................................................................................................4
Entry ...................................................................................................................................................5
Records Review .................................................................................................................................5
Site Inspection ....................................................................................................................................7
Exit Interview ...................................................................................................................................10
Report Writing and Follow-up .........................................................................................................11
Tips on Inspecting BMPs ...............................................................................................................13
Inspecting BMPs ..............................................................................................................................13
Storm drain inlet protection .............................................................................................................14
Stabilized construction exit ..............................................................................................................15
Silt fence/other sediment barrier ......................................................................................................16
Diversion ditches/berms ...................................................................................................................17
Mats, mulches, and blankets ............................................................................................................18
Temporary sediment trap or pond ....................................................................................................18
Vegetative stabilization ....................................................................................................................19
Permanent stormwater management system ....................................................................................19
Solid waste/hazardous materials management .................................................................................20
Referring Enforcement Cases to the MPCA ..................................................................................22
Additional Resources .....................................................................................................................24
Definitions .......................................................................................................................................25
Attachment A - Photo Log .............................................................................................................28
Attachment B - Violation Citations ..............................................................................................29
Attachment B - Violation Citations (continued) ..........................................................................31
Attachment C - Temporary, Permanent Sediment Basin Checklist ..........................................32
Stormwater Construction Inspection Guide 1
Purpose of this Inspection Guide
This stormwater construction inspection guide is designed to assist construction site
inspectors, such as staff representing various local units of government, in the procedures
for conducting a compliance inspection at construction sites. The focus of this guide is on
inspecting construction sites less than five disturbed acres; however, the principles of this
inspection guide can be applied to construction sites of any size.
After a brief overview of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) construction
stormwater permit, this inspection guide covers three main topics: How to conduct
a stormwater inspection, tips on inspecting BMPs, and information about referring
enforcement cases to the MPCA.
Construction Stormwater Permit Overview
The MPCA issued the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal
System (NPDES/SDS) General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity in August
2008. Owners and operators of construction activity
disturbing one acre or more of land need to obtain the
construction stormwater permit. Sites disturbing less than
one acre within a larger common plan of development
or sale that is more than one acre also need permit
coverage.
Regulated parties are required to develop a stormwater
pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and submit a
completed application and a $400 application fee.
Applications and other forms are available by calling
651-296-6300 and asking for “Construction Stormwater”
or visiting www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater/
stormwater-c.html.
What is a “larger common plan of development
or sale?”
A common plan of development or sale means a
contiguous area where multiple separate and distinct
construction activities are occurring under one overall
plan (e.g., the operator is building on three half-acre
lots in a 6-acre development). The “plan” in a common
plan of development or sale is broadly defined as any
announcement or documentation or physical demarcation
indicating that construction activities may occur on a
specific plot.
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In addition to developing the SWPPP, regulated parties must implement the SWPPP,
conduct regular inspections, and maintain best management practices (BMPs).
Inspections are required once every seven days during active construction and within 24
hours after a rainfall event greater than 0.5 inches in 24 hours. The next inspection must
be conducted within seven (7) days after that. At the end
of the project, after all disturbed surfaces are stabilized,
the regulated party must submit a notice of termination/
permit modification form to let the MPCA know that the
construction activity is complete.
For most sites, construction may begin seven days after
the application is postmarked. For sites that are more
than 50 acres and discharging to outstanding natural
resource value waters or impaired waters, the SWPPP
and application materials must be submitted at least 30
days prior to commencing construction.
Changes in Owner/Operator
When the owner or operator or a portion of a site or
entire site changes, the former owner or operator and
the new owner or operator needs to submit a Notice of
Termination/Permit Modification to the MPCA. The
form is available on the MPCA construction stormwater
Web site and must be submitted within seven days of assuming operational control of the
site, commencing work on their portion of the site, or of the legal transfer, sale or closing
on the property.
For stormwater discharges from construction activities where the owner or operator
changes, the new owner or operator can implement the original SWPPP created for the
project or develop and implement their own SWPPP. Permittee(s) shall ensure either
directly or through coordination with other permittee(s) that their SWPPP meets all terms
and conditions of the permit and that their activities do not render another party’s erosion
prevention and sediment control BMPs ineffective.
Additional information on the MPCA’s Stormwater Program is available on the Web at
www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater.
What are “special waters?”
Additional requirements apply to construction sites that
discharge within one (1) mile of a special water. These
waters can include:
• Wilderness areas (such as the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park,
and parts of Kettle River and Rum River)
• Mississippi River (portions of)
• Scenic or recreational river segments (such as the
Saint Croix River and Cannon River)
• Lake Superior
• Lake Trout lakes
• Trout lakes
• Scientific and natural areas
• Trout streams
(See Appendix A, Part B of the construction stormwater
permit for more information or use the Special Waters
Search tool on the MPCA construction stormwater
Web page)
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Construction Site Inspector: Role and Responsibilities
The inspector determines compliance with permit conditions, applicable regulations, and
other requirements and assesses the adequacy of best management practices to protect
natural resources. This is primarily accomplished by reviewing on-site activities for
permit compliance and the construction operator’s SWPPP.
Legal responsibilities
Part V.H of the Construction Stormwater Permit provides inspectors the authority to
inspect construction sites. This section of the permit requires the construction operator
to “allow representatives of the MPCA or any member, employee or agent thereof, when
authorized by it, upon presentation of credentials, to enter upon any property, public or
private, for the purpose of obtaining information or examination of records or conducting
surveys or investigations.” An inspector’s first responsibility is to be familiar with the
specific requirements in the general permit, and applicable regulations. Inspectors must
always have and display their inspection credentials.
Professional Responsibilities
Inspectors are expected to perform their duties with a high degree of professionalism.
Facts are to be noted and reported completely, accurately and objectively. Inspectors
should also be tactful, courteous and diplomatic when working with construction
operators and other members of the public. During an inspection, inspectors should not
speak derogatorily of any product, manufacturer or person.
When problems are found that are not significant, inspectors should provide technical
assistance on approaches for dealing with minor issues that do not warrant a violation
notice. This could include minor issues that, if not corrected, could lead to a violation.
Technical assistance refers to providing general guidance on how to solve erosion and
sediment control problems without providing specific design details. In other words, the
inspector does not provide engineering advice.
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Inspection Procedures
An on-site construction site inspection will typically consist of the following components,
followed by the development of an inspection report:
• Pre-Inspection Preparation
• Entry
• Records Review
• Site Inspection
• Exit Interview
Pre-Inspection Preparation
Plan your inspections by targeting construction sites in priority areas (i.e., sites
discharging to special waters, sites near surface waters, areas undergoing rapid
development), large construction sites, or sites with a history of compliance problems. Be
flexible, and plan your inspections immediately prior to or during anticipated rain events,
or immediately following actual rain events (this is the best time to conduct stormwater
inspections!). Identify more inspection candidate sites than you can visit in a day so you
have back-up sites in case changes occur.
In preparing for an inspection, also review available
files such as permits, copies of SWPPPs or erosion
and sediment control plans, past inspection reports,
downstream water quality problems from monitoring/
assessment reports, and other correspondence such as
maintenance records on the construction sites you will be
inspecting. Copy relevant information that may be useful
in the field. This could include past inspection reports
in order to verify that problems have been corrected.
Use the special waters search on the MPCA Web site
to determine whether any of the construction sites you
plan to visit are located near special waters or impaired waters. Discharges to special
waters, wetlands, and impaired waters have additional requirements that are described in
Appendix A of the permit.
Find all the construction sites you’ll be inspecting on a map to plan out your day. Group
inspections by geographic area when possible to minimize your drive time.
Finally, be prepared for the inspection. Dress for the weather and take appropriate safety
gear. Make sure you have the following: inspection credentials, digital camera, copies
of inspection forms, copy of the general permit, logbook for taking notes, and personal
protective equipment (steel-toed shoes, hard hat, safety vest). Always take extra copies of
materials such as the general permit, inspection forms, and application forms.
Always keep safety in mind!
• Use safety equipment such as hard hats, reflective
vests, and steel-toed shoes.
• Maintain safety equipment in good condition and
proper working order.
• Watch where you are walking, and be careful of
what is going on overhead.
• Never enter confined spaces, such as a ditch or
manhole, unless properly trained, equipped, and
certified.
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Entry
Before entering the construction site, observe the
surroundings and various stages of construction. Note
areas for in-depth review and any clear violations. This
is also a good time to view construction site vehicle
exit locations and perimeter controls. Indicate on the
inspection form the date/time and weather conditions
(e.g., light rain, sunny, some rain in previous 24 hours).
When entering the site, review all postings and then ask for the owner or contractor
whose name is on the application. If these people are not available, ask to speak with
someone who is familiar with the construction site’s SWPPP. Always note the names of
the individuals with whom you meet. Present your credentials and explain the purpose of
your inspection. Inform the individual of the typical sequence of events for the inspection
(introductions, file review, site tour, exit interview, report preparation, delivery and
follow-up). Ensure that the construction operator participates during the records review
and accompanies you during the inspection. Ask if there are any specific safety issues or
requirements for this site.
Records Review
Ask to see a copy of their SWPPP and application for
coverage under the general stormwater permit, including
a copy of all construction site inspections (i.e. the
weekly inspections owners/operators are required to
make weekly as well as within 24 hours of a rain event
greater than 0.5 inches in a 24-hour period).
Review the SWPPP to ensure it addresses all the
requirements in the permit. Specific items in the SWPPP
to review and record in your notes include:
• The most recent date of the SWPPP, and who
prepared it.
• Primary erosion prevention and sediment control BMPs used on-site.
• Inspection and maintenance records, which are required to be kept with the
SWPPP. Operator is required to inspect the site once every seven days and within
24 hours after a rainfall event greater than 0.5 inches in 24 hours.
• Permanent stormwater management practices.
• Pollution prevention practices (especially for fueling, solid waste, hazardous
materials, and vehicle washing).
• Discharge points from the project to surface waters and wetlands.
What if the site does not have a permit?
If a construction site disturbing more than one acre
has not applied for the stormwater permit, notify your
Regional MPCA construction contact. Explain to the site
representative the requirement to apply for a stormwater
permit, continue the inspection, and leave compliance
assistance materials such as a copy of the permit and
application. Note the violation on the inspection form.
What to do if denied entry?
Stay calm and explain that the permit provides the MPCA
and MPCA representatives with the authority to conduct
inspections. Inquire as to why you are denied entry and
record this information in your notes. Explain that you will
need this information so that you can accurately portray
their reasons for denial to your supervisor. Evaluate what
they said were their reasons and determine if there are
ways you can mitigate their concerns. Many times their
concerns are unfounded. In no case should you threaten
or indicate that their denial may lead to future punitive
penalties.
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Include in your notes a general narrative of the construction activity (e.g., construction of
five single family homes on 2.5 acre parcel). Ask the construction operator to describe the
project as you review the SWPPP. Questions you can ask include:
• How large is the project, how long has construction been underway, and when do
you plan to complete construction?
• Do you store or use hazardous materials or waste fluids on-site? Do you refuel
vehicles or equipment on-site?
• Does this project include concrete pouring, and how do you handle washout of
concrete trucks?
• Does the project have a rain gage, and how do you track rainfall amounts?
• What procedures do you institute in advance of forecasted rain events?
• Where are the critical areas of protection?
• Where is the construction draining to?
The SWPPP must include a narrative describing the timing for installation of all erosion
prevention and sediment control BMPs. The SWPPP must also address phasing.
Ask for a copy of the site map and the BMP list to determine if it is specific to the
construction site you’re inspecting. The site map and BMP list can be marked up during
your inspection to indicate locations of potential violations and as a reminder to ensure
that BMPs are implemented. Remember that these items are enforceable and that the
permit requires them to fully implement their SWPPP.
Remember SWPPPs are dynamic documents; they should be updated when (Part III.A.5):
• A change in design, construction, operation, maintenance, weather or seasonal
conditions have a significant effect on stormwater discharges,
• Inspections indicate the SWPPP is not effective, or
• The SWPPP is not consistent with the terms of the
permit.
Discuss with the site contact whether any amendments
have been made to the SWPPP. The constantly changing
conditions at a construction site (from rough grading
to building construction) mean that the BMPs in the
SWPPP must change as the site conditions change.
If their SWPPP is not available for review, this will make
your inspection more difficult. Ask for a copy of a map
of the construction site, if possible, and continue with
your inspection. Note the lack of an on-site SWPPP on
the inspection form.
The SWPPP must be on-site!
Part III.D of the permit requires that “the SWPPP
(original or copy), all changes to it, and inspections and
maintenance records must be kept at the site during
construction by the Permittee who has operational control
of that portion of the site.” The SWPPP can be kept in
either the field office or in an on-site vehicle.
If the SWPPP is not available, ask why and note the
response in your report. There are no legitimate excuses
for not having stormwater paperwork on-site and available
for review. Inform the construction operator that the permit
requires the SWPPP to be on-site and available for review.
If issues on-site indicate an in-depth review of the SWPPP
is necessary, request that a copy of the SWPPP be
submitted to the MPCA in the corrective actions.
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Site Inspection
A keen eye, an understanding of the construction sequencing process and accurate
documentation are the keys to an effective construction site inspection. Use the inspection
form, and take notes regarding the location and condition of BMPs, discharge points,
and inlets. Use photos to document concerns/violations and indicate on a rough diagram
where the photos were taken. Keep a written log of preliminary findings during your
inspection to facilitate your exit interview. Bring extra
copies of relevant documents (such as the permit,
application form, and construction stormwater permit
overview fact sheet) to explain the requirements, and to
leave for the construction operator if they need it.
A note about construction activity:
Construction activity, by its very nature, is a “dirty”
business. In many cases, land is cleared and graded to conform to the new site
requirements. During a rain event, even the best-managed construction sites will look
“muddy.” Your role as a construction inspector is to ensure that sediment and other
pollutants in stormwater leaving the site do not impact waters of the state. Become
familiar with typical construction practices, terminology, and conditions and use this
experience during your inspection.
A recommended construction inspection sequence follows:
1. Plan your inspection
Review the site map and plan how you will conduct the inspection (this is
particularly important for large construction sites). Identify the significant
pollutant sources and BMPs you want to inspect (silt fence installation, sediment
basins, slope stabilization, material storage areas, etc.). Consider the direction
stormwater will flow as you plan the inspection. Begin your inspection at the
low point on the construction site, observing all discharge points and walk up the
slope to inspect the rest of the site. Consider the current sequence of construction
phasing when planning your inspection.
2. Inspect discharge points and downstream, off-site areas for signs of impact
When inspecting discharge points from the site, if it appears that sediment is
leaving the site, walk downstream to document the extent of travel and impact on
receiving waters or storm drain systems. Make sure you walk “down the street”
if necessary to inspect off-site areas for signs of discharge. This is particularly
important in areas with existing curbs and gutters. Inspect down-slope municipal
catch basin inlets to ensure that they are adequately protected. Note on the
inspection form all environmental impacts and document with photographs when
possible.
Seasonal Considerations
During frozen ground conditions, construction activity
may be suspended. BMPs must be in place; however,
inspections may be suspended until runoff occurs at the
site or when construction resumes. If possible, conduct
inspections during the spring thaw period.
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In some limited situations, it may be useful to collect samples of stormwater
discharges from construction sites. Contact your MPCA Regional construction
stormwater staff contact if you feel sampling may be useful in a specific situation.
3. Inspect perimeter controls
Note the type of perimeter controls installed at the site, and whether these have
been properly installed and maintained. Inspect the construction exit to determine
if there is excessive tracking of sediment from the site. Is street sweeping being
used? If so, what is the frequency? Is there evidence of additional construction
exits being used that are not in the SWPPP or are not stabilized?
Check all sediment controls. All storm drains must be protected, temporary
stockpiles must have sediment controls and cannot be placed in surface water,
including stormwater conveyances.
4. Compare BMPs in the SWPPP with construction site conditions
Are all BMPs required by the SWPPP in place? Are additional BMPs needed?
Evaluate whether BMPs have been adequately installed and maintained (see
Chapter 3 for more information on inspecting BMPs). Describe in your notes the
potential violations and their location. Look for areas where BMPs are needed,
but are missing and are not included in the SWPPP.
5. Inspect disturbed areas not currently being worked
Disturbed areas need to have temporary or permanent cover when they are not
being actively worked. All exposed soil areas must be stabilized no later, than
14 days, after the construction activity in that portion of the site has temporarily
or permanently ceased. Note in the inspection report any unseeded and/or
unmulched bare soils that have been dormant for two weeks or more.
6. Inspect areas with final stabilization
Inspect any stabilized areas to ensure that excessive erosion is not occurring.
Estimate whether the site has been stabilized with uniform perennial vegetative
cover with a density of 70 percent over the entire pervious area. Temporary
BMPs in areas with final stabilization must be removed and sediment must be
cleaned out of all conveyances and temporary sediment basins that will be used
as permanent water quality management basins. Areas where temporary BMPs
have been removed must be stabilized and seeded.
7. Inspect wetted perimeter areas
The normal wetted perimeters of any temporary or permanent drainage ditch
that drains water from a construction site, or diverts water around a site, must
be stabilized within 200 lineal feet from the property edge, or from the point of
discharge to any surface water. Stabilization must be completed within 24 hours
of connecting to a surface water. The remainder of the ditch must be stabilized
within 14 days.
Guidance on inspecting individual BMPs is discussed in Chapter 3.
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Common compliance problems at construction sites
The following compliance problems are commonly found at small construction sites.
Keep these common problems in mind as you conduct inspections.
Problem #1 – No temporary or permanent cover
All exposed soil areas must be stabilized no later than 14 days after the
construction activity in that portion of the site has temporarily or permanently
ceased. Ask the contractor when particular exposed soils were last worked to help
you determine if there is compliance.
Problem #2 – No sediment controls on site
The permit requires established sediment control practices (e.g., sediment traps/
basins, down-gradient silt fences or sediment barriers, check dams, etc.) on
down-gradient perimeters before up-gradient land disturbing activities begin.
Problem #3 – No sediment control for temporary stock piles
Temporary stockpiles must have silt fence or other effective sediment controls,
and cannot be placed in surface waters (or curb and gutter systems).
Problem #4 – No inlet protection
All storm drain inlets that receive a discharge from the construction site must
be protected before construction begins, and must be maintained until the site
is stabilized. Inlet protection may be removed for a particular inlet if a specific
safety concern has been identified. Written correspondence must be documented
in the SWPPP or available within 72 hours upon request.
Problem #5 – No BMPs to minimize vehicle tracking on to the road
Vehicle exits must use BMPs such as stone pads, concrete or steel wash racks, or
equivalent systems to prevent vehicle tracking of sediment.
Problem #6 – Sediment on the road
If BMPs are not adequately keeping sediment off the street, then the permit
requires tracked sediment to be removed (e.g., street sweeping).
Problem #7 – Improper solid waste or hazardous materials management
Solid waste must be disposed of properly, and hazardous materials (including
oil, gasoline, and paint) must be properly stored (which includes secondary
containment).
Problem #8 – Dewatering at the construction site
Typically dewatering occurs where building footings are being constructed. Have
measures been taken to ensure that the pumped discharge is not causing erosion?
Is the discharge turbid and if so is it treated before discharging from the site? Has
ditching been used to dewater and if so is that water resulting in the discharge of
sediment and causing water quality impairments?
Problem #9 – Concrete washout
All liquid and solid wastes generated by concrete washout operations must be
contained in a leak-proof containment facility or impermeable liner.
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Taking photographs
A digital camera is extremely useful during an inspection. Take digital photographs to
document your findings and provide a site overview as you write your report. Take photos
of the site entry sign, all potential violations, and a general view(s) of the construction
site. Be certain to photograph impacts to waters of the state and try to document
with photos that the construction project is the only source of the impact (not other
upstream sources), so take shots above and below the project at the impacted waterbody.
Remember that you do not need to incorporate all of the photos you take into your
inspection report. Photograph model BMPs that could be useful as examples to other
construction operators.
On the site map, indicate approximate locations of where you took photos, and the
direction of the photograph. Keep notes for each photograph you take, as you need to
describe the potential violation in your report.
When taking a photograph, make sure you keep perspective in mind. If the viewer will
have difficulty understanding how large something is (for example, a rill/gully), then use
a prop such as a person, hardhat or other object for perspective.
Exit Interview
Prior to conducting your exit interview, break away from the assembled group to gather
your thoughts and prepare a list of preliminary findings. Review the inspection forms
and determine the severity of any identified deficiencies. It is best to lead off your exit
interview with one or more positive comments regarding the site and then list your
negative findings in order of severity. Therefore, come up with a few positives examples
of what they are doing right.
Debrief the person in charge. Explain that the results of the inspection are preliminary
and are not final until all documents and photos have been reviewed and a supervisor has
reviewed your report. Explain the identified deficiencies and any areas of concern (parts
of SWPPP are missing, inspections are not being done, silt fence was down, etc.). Where
possible, cite the section of the permit that requires these missing practices. While it is
important that you provide a comprehensive site assessment, it is acceptable to indicate
that you are uncertain about certain deficiencies/points and that additional review is
required.
Leave copies of any compliance assistance information, such as the MPCA fact sheets
“Overview of Minnesota’s NPDES/SDS Construction Stormwater Permit” or “Sediment
and Erosion Control for New Homeowners.” Share information on permit compliance,
and direct them to contact the MPCA office (contact phone numbers are noted on the
bottom of the inspection forms), or explain how to obtain technical guidance materials.
Lastly, don’t tell the construction operator which BMP to use. Explain the problem or
the permit requirement that must be met, and describe how other construction sites have
addressed typical problems. Its OK to tell the construction operator about what typically
works and what doesn’t work in the field, but don’t specify the BMP to use (especially if
it is a proprietary BMP). Ultimately, it is up to the construction operator to decide which
BMPs to use.
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Report Writing and Follow-up
Inspection reports consist of inspection forms, a site map and a photo log. If possible,
complete all the relevant fields on the inspection forms and write your inspection report
while you are still on the construction site. This will allow you to double check any
observations and ask follow-up questions.
Remember that your inspection report is a legal document. Write legibly, accurately and
objectively. Report all violations observed at the site, and always cite the section of the
permit that was violated. Be careful not to include any information that you are unsure of
(i.e., product names). The inspection report may be the first step in a compliance process
that could reasonably be expected to be contentious. Factual errors in the report will bring
the entire report and inspection into question, and will hurt the inspector’s credibility.
Therefore, if there is any doubt about the information, it should be left out.
When writing the description of violations, items that were stated to occur but were not
observed should always be attributed to the construction operator or their representative.
For example, the representative may state that the street is swept daily, but you do not
know this as an observed fact.
Be consistent when writing your inspection reports. Identify potential violations in such
a way that another inspector can take your report and locate the problem area easily. Be
specific when you describe your observations. Don’t write “a discharge was entering the
storm drain” but rather “a discharge was entering the storm drain on the east side of the
project below the construction entrance.” As a rule, descriptions of potential violations
should be in past tense, i.e., “the silt fence was installed without being toed in.”
The photo log provides an important visual link between the written inspection report
and the actual inspection. The photo log will also help determine the severity of potential
violations. The inspection checklist should reference the photo log.
Photo log should include:
1. Size the photos so that the shortest side is 3.5 inches. Center the photos and
captions on the page. Generally, a page will have two landscape oriented photos
or one portrait. See Attachment A, page 28, for a sample photo log.
2. Include a photo(s) that illustrates general construction site conditions. A macro
level shot provides insight into whether the site is generally in good shape
or poorly maintained. For a site that is generally in compliance, the general
construction site conditions photo may be the only picture in the log.
3. Provide photos for all potential violations. The photo serves as a record that
the findings actually occurred and provides a means of comparing future site
conditions with those on the day of inspection. Also, it’s easier to resolve
potential disputes with the construction operator if findings are documented with
photographs.
4. Photo captions should briefly describe what is observed in the picture. Avoid
references to the “normal” conditions in that area (“per the construction operator”
statements); these are better discussed in the inspection report.
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5. Check to make sure the construction site name and NPDES/SDS permit number
match the inspection report. The best way to do this is to create a new photo log
for each construction site; problems seem to arise when inspectors recycle photo
logs by erasing the photos from one site and add those from another.
Save the photo log as the nine digit NPDES/SDS permit number followed by the facility
name, or first word of a long facility name (i.e., C00012345 Acme.doc). The NPDES/
SDS permit number is the unique value used to organize the photo logs with the reports
and make sure that none are missing.
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Inspecting BMPs
The following BMPs are commonly implemented on small construction sites. Tips for
inspecting these BMPs are described on the following pages. For more information on
BMPs, see:
• Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas: Best Management Practices for
Dealing with Stormwater Runoff from Urban, Suburban and Developing Areas of
Minnesota, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, March 2000.
www.pca.state.mn.us/water/pubs/sw-bmpmanual.html.
• Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Manual: Stormwater Best Management
Practices for Cold Climates, Metropolitan Council, 2001.
www.metrocouncil.org/environment/Watershed/bmp/manual.htm
Both manuals provide details on the standards and specifications for installing and
maintaining these and other stormwater BMPs.
The BMPs are generally organized by the order an inspector will typically encounter
them in the field when conducting an inspection.
The BMPs in this list were selected because they are commonly found on construction
sites disturbing less than five acres of soil.
3Chapter
Tips on Inspecting BMPs
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Storm drain inlet protection
Storm drain inlet protection prevents sediment from
entering a storm drain by surrounding or covering the
inlet with a filtering material. This allows sediment-laden
runoff to pond and settle before entering the storm drain.
Several types of filters are commonly used for inlet
protection: silt fence, sand bags or block and gravel.
The type of filter used will depend on inlet type (curb
inlet, drop inlet), slope, and amount of flow. Many
different commercial inlet filters are also available. Some
commercial inlet filters are placed in front of or on top of
an inlet, others are placed inside the inlet and under the
grate.
Permit requirements:
• All storm drain inlets must be protected by
appropriate BMPs during construction until all
sources with potential for discharging to the
inlet have been stabilized. Inlet protection may
be removed if a specific safety concern has been
identified and the Permitee(s) have received
written correspondence from the jurisdictional
authority (Part IV.C.4).
• All sediment control BMPs must be inspected
to ensure integrity and effectiveness. All
nonfunctional BMPs must be repaired, replaced,
or supplemented with functional BMPs. (Part
IV.E.4).
Inspection tips:
Inlet protection is a secondary BMP. Make sure
that erosion controls or additional sediment
controls are also in place.
The inlet protection must not block the storm
drain or cause flooding.
Inlet protection must be in place immediately
after storm drains are installed (or before land
disturbance activities begin in an area with
existing storm drains).
Sediment accumulation must be removed after
each storm event if it impedes flow through the
filter.
Make sure there are not any “gaps” allowing
unfiltered stormwater to enter the inlet.
Figure 1. Sand or gravel bags can be used to filter stormwater
runoff before entering a catch basin. Commercial products are
also available that fit in front of or inside the catch basin.
Figure 3. Silt fence can also be used to protect a drop inlet.
Figure 2. Sand or gravel bags used to protect a drop inlet.
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Stabilized construction exit
A rock construction exit can reduce the amount of sediment transported onto paved roads
by vehicles. The construction exit does this by knocking mud off the vehicle tires before
the vehicle enters a public road.
Permit requirements:
• Vehicle tracking of sediment from the construction site must be minimized by
BMPs such as stone pads, concrete or steel wash racks, or equivalent systems.
Street sweeping must be used if such BMPs are not adequate to prevent sediment
from being tracked onto the street (Part IV.C.6).
• Construction site vehicle exit locations must
be inspected for evidence of off-site sediment
tracking onto paved surfaces. Tracked sediment
must be removed from all off-site paved surfaces
within 24 hours of discovery, or if applicable,
within a shorter time (Part IV.E.4.d).
Inspection tips:
Is there evidence of sediment tracking from
the site? (Street sweeping may be necessary if
sediment tracking is evident).
Is there evidence that vehicles are leaving the
site from other locations, and not using the
designated construction exits?
Does the aggregate need to be replaced or
replenished?
Is the construction exit long enough to remove
mud from the tires (50 ft. minimum)?
Is the site graded away from the construction exit to prevent runoff from leaving
the site?
Figure 4. Stabilized construction exit.
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Silt fence/other sediment barrier
A silt fence or sediment filter (such as a fiber roll or wattle) is a down-gradient barrier
intended to intercept sheet flow runoff and settle out sediment upslope while allowing
runoff to filter through.
Permit requirements:
Sediment control practices must be established on all
down-gradient perimeters before any upgradient land
disturbing activities begin. These practices must remain
in place until final stabilization has been established
(Part IV.C.2). All silt fences must be repaired, replaced,
or supplemented when they become nonfunctional or the
sediment reaches 1/3 of the height of the fence. These
repairs must be made within 24 hours of discovery, or as
soon as field conditions allow access (Part IV.E.4.a).
Inspection tips:
Is the silt fence installed along the contour (on a
level horizontal plane)?
Are the ends turned up (J-hooks) to help pond the
water behind the filter?
Is the filter trenched-in with the stakes on the
downhill side (trench must be 6 inches deep by 6
inches wide)?
Figure 5. Illustration of silt fence installed along the contour.Figure 6. Detail of silt fence installation.
Figure 7. Illustration of “J-hooks” used during silt fence
installation.
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Has sediment been removed when it reaches
1/3 the height of the barrier?
Sediment barriers should not be used as check
dams or where concentrated flow is expected.
Key inspection area: Inadequate installation
• Soil should be compacted after trenching.
• The stakes used to hold the silt fence must be on
the down-slope side.
Key inspection area: Improper placement
• A silt fence is not adequate protection for steep,
long slopes. The drainage area must be no
greater than ¼ acre per 100 feet of fence; i.e.,
silt fences must be spaced 60-110 ft. apart on
long slopes.
Key inspection area: Maintenance
• Torn or degraded silt fence fabric must be replaced immediately.
Diversion ditches/berms
Diversion ditches or berms direct off-site runoff away from unprotected slopes or direct
sediment-laden runoff to a sediment trapping structure. A diversion ditch can be located
at the upslope side of a construction site to prevent surface runoff from entering the
disturbed area. Ditches or berms on steeper slopes may
need to consider erosive velocities. Also, ensure that the
diverted water is released through a stable outlet and
does not cause downstream flooding.
Inspection tips:
Check to make sure the diversion discharges to a
stable outlet or channel.
Check to see if diversion ditches and berms have
been seeded.
Is the diversion eroding? (channel grades should
be relatively flat).
Check dams may be necessary if high velocity
flows are present.
Figure 8. Fiber roll installation and detail.
Figure 9. Diversions should be used to divert stormwater away
from disturbed areas.
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Mats, mulches, and blankets
Mats, mulches and blankets are used for temporary stabilization and establishing
vegetation of disturbed soils. Mats and blankets are typically used on slopes or channels
while mulches are effective in helping to protect the soil surface and foster the growth of
vegetation.
Inspection tips:
The blanket or mat must come into complete
contact with the soil.
Check that the top of the blanket is trenched-in
(there should be no evidence of water flowing
under the blanket or mat).
Mulch should not be placed in concentrated
flow areas.
Check to see if erosion is occurring in the
mulched area (more mulch may need to
be applied).
Check blankets and mats to see if sections are
overlapped 4-6 inches and staples are 12 inches
apart on tops and 24 inches apart down the sides
and in the middle.
Temporary sediment trap or pond
A temporary sediment trap or pond is a small, temporary ponding area formed by
constructing an earthen embankment with an outlet across a swale. Temporary sediment
traps are intended to detain sediment-laden runoff from small, disturbed areas long
enough to allow the majority (at least 75 percent) of the sediment to settle out.
Sediment traps are designed for small areas. The volume of the trap must be at least 1,800
cubic feet per acre of contributing drainage.
Inspection tips:
Check the location of the sediment trap. Failure of the trap should not pose a risk
to life or property.
Sediment in the trap should be removed after it reaches about 1/3 the
design volume.
The trap should not be installed in a main stream or near culvert outlets.
Check the outlet for needed maintenance.
Figure 10. Erosion control blanket.
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Vegetative stabilization
Vegetative stabilization includes temporary or permanent seeding and sodding. Vegetative
stabilization helps prevent erosion at construction sites by reestablishing vegetation on
exposed soils. Native and noninvasive species are highly preferred to introduced grasses.
Permit requirement (Part IV.B.2):
All exposed soil areas must be stabilized as soon as possible to limit soil erosion but in
no case later than 14 days, after the construction activity in that portion of the site has
temporarily or permanently ceased. Temporary stock piles without significant silt, clay or
organic components and the constructed based components of the roads, paving lots and
similar surfaces are exempt from this requirement.
Inspection tips:
Are all exposed soil areas stabilized?
Check for signs of erosion in vegetated areas.
Concentrated flows should not be allowed across newly seeded slopes.
If late in the year, a slope may need to be mulched rather than seeded.
Permanent stormwater management system
For projects that replace pervious surfaces with one or more acres of cumulative
impervious surface, a permanent stormwater management system that treats ½ inch
of runoff from the new impervious surface is required (one (1) inch of runoff must be
treated when discharging to special waters). See Part III.C of the permit for additional
information.
For those areas of the project where there is no feasible way to meet the requirements for
the water quality volume, then up to three acres or one percent of project size (whichever
is larger) can use other treatment such as grassed swales, smaller ponds or grit chambers.
Documentation must be provided in the SWPPP.
The construction operator can choose one of the following approaches to meet this
requirement:
• Wet sedimentation basin. Permanent storage volume (dead storage) of 1800
cubic feet of storage per acre that drains to the basin must be provided. The water
quality volume (live storage) must be discharged at no more than 5.66 cubic feet
per second (CFS) per acre of surface area of the pond. The water quality volume
treated should be 1/2 inch times of new impervious surface. (Part III.C.1).
• Infiltration/filtration. Treatment can include infiltration basins and trenches,
rainwater gardens, sand filters, bioretention areas, and enhanced swales. The
water quality volume treated should be 1/2 inch of new impervious surface. (Part
III.C.2).
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• Regional Ponds. Written authorization to discharge to a regional pond must
be included in the SWPPP, and the pond must meet the permit’s design
requirements. (Part III.C.3)
• Combination of the above practices. SWPPP must document the volume that
each practices addresses. (Part III.C.4)
• Alternative method. An alternative method must be approved in advance by the
MPCA. Check the SWPPP to see if approval and additional documentation is
provided. (Part III.C.5)
Solid waste/hazardous materials management
Part IV.F of the permit requires construction sites to implement pollution prevention
measures. At a minimum, sites are required to:
• Properly dispose of solid waste.
• Hazardous materials must be properly stored,
including secondary containment, with restricted
access to prevent vandalism. Oil, gasoline and paint
are hazardous materials often used at construction
sites.
• Limit external washing of vehicles and contain
runoff. Engine degreasing is prohibited.
Permit requirements:
• Solid Waste: Collected sediment, asphalt and
concrete millings, floating debris, paper, plastic,
fabric, construction and demolition debris and
other wastes must be disposed of properly and must
comply with MPCA disposal requirements. (Part
IV.F.1).
• Hazardous Materials: Oil, gasoline, paint and any hazardous substances must
be properly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills, leaks or
other discharge. Access to storage areas must be restricted to prevent vandalism.
Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliance with MPCA
regulations. (Part IV.F.2).
• Spills must be reported to the Minnesota Duty Officer 1-800-422-0798.
• External washing of trucks and other construction vehicles must be limited to a
defined area of the site. Runoff must be contained and waste properly disposed
of. No engine degreasing is allowed on site. (Part IV.F.3).
Figure 11. Example of hazardous materials storage (doors
removed for illustrative purposes only). Access to hazardous
materials must be restricted.
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• Concrete washout onsite: All liquid and solid wastes generated by concrete
washout operations must be contained in a leak-proof containment facility or
impermeable line. A compacted clay liner that does not allow washout liquids
to enter ground water is considered and impermeable liner. The liquid and solid
wastes must not contact the ground, and there must not be runoff from the
concrete washout operations or areas. Liquid and solid wastes must be disposed
of properly and in compliance with MPCA regulations. A sign must be installed
adjacent to each washout facility to inform concrete equipment operators to
utilize the proper facilities. (Part IV.F.4).
Inspection tips:
Does the construction site have dumpsters or other containers for debris and
solid waste?
Is there evidence of solid waste or debris in the storm drain system?
Are oil, gasoline and paint properly stored?
Does the construction operator allow vehicles to be washed on-site?
Are solid waste and hazardous materials stored away from receiving waters and
catch basins?
Is there evidence of hazardous materials being disposed of in the solid
waste bins?
Is there evidence that the solid waste or hazardous materials containers
have leaked?
Are vehicles or equipment fueled on-site? Is this area bermed or away from
receiving waters and storm drains?
Are all hazardous materials containers properly labeled?
Are concrete washouts properly installed away from receiving waters and
storm drains?
Is there a sign adjacent to each washout facility to inform concrete equipment
operators to utilize the proper facility.
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Specific referral procedures are detailed in contracts between the MPCA and non-
MPCA inspectors. In most instances, referrals will follow this general practice. Cases
may be referred directly to the MPCA from approved agencies. At this point the MPCA
determines if enforcement actions are warranted and if proper documentation has
been filed. If the MPCA determines that no action is required, because of the lack of
documentation or insufficient information or evidence, the case will be referred back
with a letter of explanation. If MPCA staff determine that action is required the case will
be pursued. Cases that meet MPCA requirements will be brought through the MPCA
enforcement process in conjunction with the referring approved agency. Most times
a parallel request will be made by the referring approved agency to engage with local
enforcement measures. These measures may include: having the plan-approving agency
(zoning and planning departments) refrain from issuing or, in some cases, revoking any
building or grading permits until outstanding violations are remedied.
The following are three common violations at small construction sites and the potential
level of enforcement response by the MPCA and approved partners. Further information
and details on MPCA enforcement response or guidance on inspection reports and field
letter of warning use can be obtained from the MPCA Enforcement Response
Plan (ERP).
For failure to obtain an NPDES stormwater permit
Citation: 7001.1035, 7001.1040 and 7001.1030.
Suggested enforcement action: Administrative Penalty Order (APO).
Evidence needed: photos of the construction activity, DELTA permit search, a completed
inspection report, pollutant discharge documentation (when occurring), size of site, cite
the “failure to obtain a permit” violation,
Required action: Immediately cease construction work. Create corrective actions that will
prevent harm or correct/minimize releases. Apply for permit ASAP and prior to continued
site activity. Follow up with appropriate enforcement action.
4Chapter
Referring Enforcement Cases to the MPCA
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For discharging sediment into waters of the state
Citation: Minnesota Statute 115.061 or Minnesota Rule 7001.0210.
Suggested enforcement action: APO/Stipulation Agreement.
Evidence needed: Delineation of sediment plume, photos, and inspection report which
describes the impacts with good factual records.
Required action: Create corrective actions to stop discharge and prevent harm or correct/
minimize releases, report discharges to appropriate agencies. Proceed with appropriate
enforcement action; most cases involving discharges typically involve penalties
depending on the seriousness, length of time and response to the discharge.
For violations of the NPDES/SDS stormwater permit requirements
Citation: NPDES/SDS permit MN R100001
Suggested enforcement action: Letter of Warning, APO or Stipulation Agreement.
Evidence needed: Review erosion and sediment control plans, photos, and inspection
reports that describes any impacts with good factual records of failure of the
permit conditions.
Required action: Clearly and concisely document any violations, including the location of
the violation and the part of the permit that the construction operator is violating. Create
corrective actions that will result in compliance with the permit and, if appropriate,
establish a time frame for compliance. Write clearly and concisely. Proceed with
enforcement as appropriate. Cases involving environmental harm or potential for harm
may involve penalties depending on the seriousness, length of time and response to the
corrective actions. Case by case evaluation is necessary to make these determinations.
If a reinspection is necessary, set a time or date for this (either scheduled with the
construction operator or an unannounced inspection).
Enforcement options available
There are a suite of enforcement options available to local government or state agencies
ranging from field requests to formal notices and various penalty actions, including local
citations, administrative penalty orders, stipulation agreements, stop work orders and
permit revocations.
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This Stormwater Inspection Guide is available online, as are the additional resources on
stormwater BMPs listed below:
MPCA Stormwater Inspection Guide
www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/wq-strm2-10.pdf.
MPCA Stormwater Manual
www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater/stormwater-manual.html. The first half of the
manual is dedicated to the general Minnesota context for stormwater management. The
second half includes diagrams and formulas, it is intended for professional, but useful for
homeowners.
MPCA Stormwater Program
www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater/index.html. Click on the construction stormwater
program to get copies of the construction permit, application, fact sheets, information on
special waters and staff contacts.
MPCA Stormwater BMP Manual
www.pca.state.mn.us/water/pubs/sw-bmpmanual.html. An electronic copy of the MPCA’s
Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas: Best Management Practices for Dealing with
Stormwater Runoff from Urban, Suburban and Developing Areas of Minnesota (2000).
Includes information on all types of stormwater control practices.
Metropolitan Council’s Urban Small Sites BMP Manual
www.metrocouncil.org/environment/Watershed/bmp/manual.htm.
An electronic copy of the Minnesota Urban Small Sites BMP Manual: Stormwater Best
Management Practices for Cold Climates (2001). This BMP manual provides information
on construction and permanent stormwater BMPs.
Minnesota Erosion Control Association
www.mnerosion.org. An organization that is advancing effective stormwater management
and erosion and sediment control techniques and practices.
International Erosion Control Association
www.ieca.org Association for erosion and sediment control professionals.
5Chapter
Additional Resources
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The following selected definitions are reprinted from the MPCA’s construction permit.
For additional definitions, see the construction permit.
“Best Management Practices (BMPs)”
Erosion and sediment control and water quality management practices that are the most
effective and practicable means of controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation
of surface water, including avoidance of impacts, construction-phasing, minimizing
the length of time soil areas are exposed, prohibitions, and other management practices
published by state or designated area-wide planning agencies. Individual BMPs found
in the construction permit are described in the current version of Protecting Water
Quality in Urban Areas, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 2000. BMPs must be
adapted to the site and can be adopted from other sources. However, they must be
similar in purpose and at least as effective and stringent as the MPCA’s BMPs. (Other
sources include manufacturers specifications, Stormwater Management for Construction
Activities: Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency 1992, and Erosion Control Design Manual, Minnesota
Department of Transportation, et al, 1993).
“Common Plan of Development or Sale”
A contiguous area where multiple separate and distinct land disturbing activities may be
taking place at different times, on different schedules, but under one proposed plan. One
plan is broadly defined to include design, permit application, advertisement or physical
demarcation indicating that land-disturbing activities may occur.
“Construction Activity”
Construction activity as defined in 40 C.F.R. part 122.26(b)(14)(x) and small construction
activity as defined in 40 C.F.R. part 122.26(b)(15). This includes a disturbance to the
land that results in a change in the topography, existing soil cover (both vegetative and
non-vegetative), or the existing soil topography that may result in accelerated stormwater
runoff, leading to soil erosion and movement of sediment into surface waters or drainage
systems. Examples of construction activity may include clearing, grading, filling and
excavating. Construction activity includes the disturbance of less than one acre of total
land area that is a part of a larger common plan of development or sale if the larger
common plan will ultimately disturb one (1) acre or more.
6Chapter
Definitions
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“Erosion Prevention”
Measures employed to prevent erosion including but not limited to: soil stabilization
practices, limited grading, mulch, temporary or permanent cover, and construction
phasing.
“Final Stabilization” requires all of Parts 1-5 or Part 6:
1. All soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed and all soils must be
stabilized by a uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70 percent
over the entire pervious surface area, or other equivalent means necessary to
prevent soil failure under erosive conditions.
2. The permanent stormwater treatment system meets all requirements in
Part III, C. This includes but is not limited to, a final clean out of temporary or
permanent sedimentation basins that are to be used as permanent water quality
management basins and final construction or maintenance of infiltration basins.
All sediment must be removed from conveyance systems and ditches must be
stabilized with permanent cover.
3. Prior to submission of the Notice of Termination, all temporary synthetic
and structural erosion prevention and sediment control BMPs (such as silt
fence) must be removed on the portions of the site for which the Permittee is
responsible. Best Management Practices designed to decompose on site (such as
some compost logs) may be left in place.
4. For residential construction only, individual lots are considered finally
stabilized if the structure(s) are finished and temporary erosion protection and
downgradient perimeter control has been completed and the residence has been
sold to the homeowner. Additionally, the Permittee must distribute the MPCA’s
“Homeowner Fact Sheet” to the homeowner to inform the homeowner of the
need for, and benefits of, permanent cover.
5. For construction projects on land used for agricultural purposes (e.g., pipelines
across crop or range land) Final Stabilization may be accomplished by returning
the disturbed land to its preconstruction agricultural use.
6. A Permittee may terminate permit coverage prior to completion of all
construction activity if all of the following conditions are met in addition to Part
2 and 3 and where applicable, Part 4 or Part 5.
a. Construction activity has ceased for at least 90 days.
b. At least 90 percent (by area) of all originally proposed construction activity
has been completed and permanent cover established on those areas.
c. On areas where construction activity is not complete, permanent cover has
been established.
“Operator”
The person (usually the general contractor), designated by the owner, who has day-to-day
operational control and/or the ability to modify project plans and specifications related to
the SWPPP. The person must be knowledgeable in those areas of the permit for which the
operator is responsible. (Part II.B. and Part IV.).
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“Owner”
The person or party possessing the title of the land on which the construction activities
will occur; or if the construction activity is for a lease, easement, or mineral rights license
holder, the party or individual identified as the lease, easement or mineral rights license
holder; or the contracting government agency responsible for the construction activity.
“Permittee”
A person(s), firm, or governmental agency or other institution that signs the application
and is responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit.
“Sediment Control”
Methods employed to prevent sediment from leaving the site. Sediment control practices
include silt fences, sediment traps, earth dikes, drainage swales, check dams, subsurface
drains, pipe slope drains, storm drain inlet protection, and temporary or permanent
sedimentation basins.
“Stormwater”
Defined under Minn. R. 7077.0105, subp. 41(b), and includes precipitation runoff,
stormwater runoff, snow melt runoff, and any other surface runoff and drainage.
“Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan”
A plan for stormwater discharge that includes erosion prevention measures, sediment
controls and permanent stormwater Management System that, when implemented, will
decrease soil erosion on a parcel of land and decrease off-site nonpoint pollution.
“Surface Water or Waters”
All streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, wetlands, reservoirs, springs, rivers, drainage
systems, waterways, watercourses, and irrigation systems whether natural or artificial,
public or private.
“Temporary Erosion Protection”
Methods employed to prevent erosion. Examples of temporary cover include; straw,
wood fiber blanket, wood chips, and erosion netting.
“Waters of the State”
Defined in Minn. Stat. § 115.01, subd. 22 as all streams, lakes, ponds, marshes,
watercourses, waterways, wells, springs, reservoirs, aquifers, irrigation systems, drainage
systems and all other bodies or accumulations of water, surface or underground, natural
or artificial, public or private, which are contained within, flow through, or border upon
the state or any portion thereof.
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Acme Construction (permit number)
Inspected by: (Inspector’s name, office, phone number)
Inspection Date: January 5, 2004 Page 1 of 3
Construction site name
and inspector’s last name,
office, and phone number
are centered in the header
and must appear on all
pages.
Generally each page will
have two landscape or one
portrait picture(s). To size
each picture, right-click
on the picture and select
Format Picture for sizing.
For landscape view, set
height to 3.5” and width
is set by MS Word (make
sure Lock Aspect Ratio is
checked ON.) For portrait
view, set width to 3.5” and
height is set by MS Word.
Inspection date and
sequential page
numbering in the
footer must appear
on all pages.
Photo 1: Well-maintained and labeled concrete truck washout
Photo 2: Hay bales and silt fence that are in need of maintenance
Attachment A - Photo Log
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Attachment B - Violation Citations
NPDES/SDS General Stormwater Permit for
Construction Activity Violation Citations
Citation Permit section or rule
No permit Minn. R. 70090.2010
Subparts 1, 2, 3 (permit required,
permit application deadline, and
compliance requirements for
unpermitted construction, respectively)
Change of Coverage II. B. 5
Erosion Control Practices during Construction
a) All exposed soil must be stabilized no later than 14 days
after the construction activity in that portion of the site
has temporarily or permanently ceased IV. B. 2
b) Normal wetted perimeter of drainage system - 200’
within 24 hours of connecting IV. B. 3
c) Energy dissipation (temp. or perm.) within 24 hours IV. B. 4
Sediment Control Practices during Construction
a) Lacking sediment control practices Overloaded
systems eliminated, no unbroken slopes 75’ @ 3:1> IV. C. 1
b) Temporary sediment basin required III. B
c) Inlet BMPs not functional IV. C. 4
d) Perimeter controls/soil disturbance IV. C. 2
Inspections and Maintenance
a) Maintenance of erosion and sediment
temporary/permanent cover IV. E. 4
b) Temporary sediment basin 1⁄2-volume IV. E. 4. b
c) Recovery of sediment in waters (name water body) IV. E.4. c
– Duty to notify, avoid and recover water pollution Minn. Stat.115.061§
– Nuisance conditions prohibited (define discharge) Minn. R 7050.0210, subp. 2
d) Vehicle tracking IV. E.4. d
Inspections and Records Retention III. D
a) SWPPP development required III. A
SWPPP requirements: III. A. 4
– BMPs/locations procedures III. A. 4. a
– Site map/flow arrows III. A. 4. b
– Areas not to be disturbed III. A. 4. c
– Phased areas III. A. 4. d
– Surface waters/wetlands 1 mile III. A. 4. e
– Methods for final stabilization III. A. 4. f
– Amend SWPPP modify BMP III. A. 4
b) Inspections (specifically note failed maintenance) IV. E.
c) Training requirement documentation III.A.2
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Permanent Stormwater Treatment
>One (1) acre impervious, permanent treatment required III. C
a) Wet sedimentation basin III. C. 1
• Regional ponds III. C. 3
• Infiltration/filtration (hydro analysis) III. C. 2
• Alternative methods, 90-day review, monitoring III. C. 5
b) Pretreatment required III. C
c) Dewatering IV. D
d) Turbid discharges off site or waters of the state Minn. R 7050. 0210, subp.2
e) Wetland impacts: authorization and mitigation
Management Pollution Prevention
a) Solid waste disposed of properly IV. F. 1
b) Hazardous materials in secondary containment
and restricted access IV. F. 2
c) Defined areas for construction vehicles external washing IV. F. 3
d) Defined concrete washout on site and with a sign IV. F. 4
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Letter of Warning (LOW)
A notice to a regulated party (RP) that documents violations discovered during an
inspection, complaint follow-up or review of submittals. The LOW typically includes a
reference of the statute, rule, permit condition or checklist that are violated. The LOW
typically requires the regulated party to complete specific corrective actions to return the
facility to compliance. The LOW usually gives a regulated party between 7-30 days to
complete required corrective actions.
Request for Information (RFI)
A notice to an RP requiring information. Occasionally additional information is required
to determine the status of compliance or for an RP to respond to violations discovered.
This information can be used to determine if elevated enforcement (including penalties)
is appropriate.
Corrective Actions (LOW or RFI)
Requirements to correct field conditions and to come into compliance with the permit,
statute or rules and must be responded to in the period noted on this field report. This
response (including any lack of response) is considered by the MPCA and future
enforcement for the violations discovered.
Attachment B - Violation Citations
(continued)
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Site Name/Location __________________________________ Date of inspection____________
Permanent – temporary (circle) sedimentation basins: (location/ID)_________________________________
Required basin installed (> 10 acres/ single point (T) or >1 acre new impervious (P)? Yes No
Does basin have energy dissipation for outlet? Yes No
Stabilized emergency overflow outlet? Yes No
Was basin constructed /operational concurrent with construction? Yes No
Are slopes stabilized with perm cover or temp erosion protection? Yes No
Is basin connected to surface waters? Yes Name/description waters: ___________________________
Was discharge- connection stabilized within 24 hours of connecting? Yes No
Dewatering: Onsite to a temp. settling basin? Yes No If offsite, is water turbid? Yes No
If no settling basin, was appropriate BMPs for turbidity and scour applied? Yes No
Is discharge from site creating a nuisance conditions or WQ violations? Yes No
Observations:
Permanent – temporary (circle) sedimentation basins: (location/ID)_________________________________
Required basin installed (> 10 acres/ single point (T) or >1 acre new impervious (P)? Yes No
Does basin have energy dissipation for outlet? Yes No
Stabilized emergency overflow outlet? Yes No
Was basin constructed /operational concurrent with construction? Yes No
Are slopes stabilized with perm cover or temp erosion protection? Yes No
Is basin connected to surface waters? Yes Name/description waters: ___________________________
Was discharge- connection stabilized within 24 hours of connecting? Yes No
Dewatering: Onsite to a temp. settling basin? Yes No If offsite, is water turbid? Yes No
If no settling basin, was appropriate BMPs for turbidity and scour applied? Yes No
Is discharge from site creating a nuisance conditions or WQ violations? Yes No
Observations:
Permanent – temporary (circle) sedimentation basins: (location/ID)_________________________________
Required basin installed (> 10 acres/ single point (T) or >1 acre new impervious (P)? Yes No
Does basin have energy dissipation for outlet? Yes No
Stabilized emergency overflow outlet? Yes No
Was basin constructed /operational concurrent with construction? Yes No
Are slopes stabilized with perm cover or temp erosion protection within 200’ of surface water? Yes No
Is basin connected to surface waters? Yes Name/description waters: ___________________________
Was discharge- connection stabilized within 24 hours of connecting? Yes No
Dewatering: Onsite to a temp. settling basin? Yes No If offsite, is water turbid? Yes No
If no settling basin, was appropriate BMPs for turbidity and scour applied? Yes No
Is discharge from site creating a nuisance conditions or WQ violations? Yes No
Observations:
Attachment C - Temporary, Permanent Sediment Basin Checklist
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Appendix F
Post-Construction Stormwater BMP Maintenance Guidance
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 4 & 5
City of Edina, MN
WSB Project No. 2092-65
engineering planning environmental construction 477 Temperance Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Tel: 651-286-8450
Fax: 651-286-8488
Memorandum
To: Laura Adler, City of Edina
From: Jesse Carlson, CPESC, CPSWQ
Date: May 9, 2014
Re: Long Term Operation and Maintenance Ordinance Language
WSB Project No. 2092-650
Ordinance Language -Long Term Operation and Maintenance of BMPs
I. Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities – The community requires that stormwater facilities
constructed on private property be maintained to ensure they are functioning as originally
designed.
A. Credit System – Systems constructed are given credits towards a reduction on their
stormwater utility. Failure to maintain these systems will result in revocation of these
credits and payment of the full stormwater utility fee. City Code Chapter 28, Utilities,
Article III. Stormwater Drainage Utility.
B. Maintenance Agreement – Owners of private stormwater management facilities
shall enter into an agreement with the City describing responsibility for the long-term
operation and maintenance of the facilities.
C. Inspections – All such facilities shall be inspected annually to ensure proper
operation and documentation provided to the City.
D. Maintenance plan required - No private stormwater facilities may be approved
unless a maintenance plan is provided that defines who will conduct the maintenance,
the type of maintenance and the maintenance intervals.
E. Maintenance-friendly design - All stormwater facilities must be designed to
minimize the need for maintenance, to provide easy vehicle and personnel access for
maintenance purposes, and be structurally sound. It shall be the responsibility of the
applicant to obtain any necessary easements or other property interests to allow
access to the facilities for inspection or maintenance.
F. Removal of settled materials - All settled materials from ponds, sumps, grit
chambers, and other devices, including settled solids, shall be removed and properly
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disposed of an annual basis. This frequency may be adjusted if the facility has
additional capacity to remove settled solids in accordance with the original design
capacity.
II. Right of Entry and Inspection - The applicant shall promptly allow the city and their
authorized representatives, upon presentation of credentials to:
A. Enter upon the permitted site for the purpose of obtaining information, examination of records, conducting investigations, inspections or surveys.
B. Bring such equipment upo n the permitted site as is necessary to conduct such surveys
and investigations.
C. Examine and copy any books, papers, records, or memoranda pertaining to activities
or records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permitted site.
D. Inspect the stormwater facilities.
E. Sample and monitor any items or activities pertaining to the performance of these
stormwater facilities.
F. Any temporary or permanent obstruction to the safe and easy access of such an
inspection shall be promptly removed upon the inspector’s request. The cost of
providing such access shall be born by the applicant.
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CITY OF EDINA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
STORMWATER FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
WITH ACCESS RIGHTS AND CONENANTS
( Insert Project Reference Numbers )
This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 20 , for the
maintenance and repair of certain Stormwater Management Facilities is entered into between
________________________________________________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as “OWNER”) and the City of Edina (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) for
the benefit of the CITY, the OWNER, the successors in interest to the CITY or the OWNER, and
the public generally.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the undersigned is the owner of that certain real property lying and being in the _____
Land Lot/District, ______ identified as [Tax Map/Parcel Identification Number] _______________
and being more particularly described by deed as recorded in the land records of the City of Edina,
Minnesota, Deed Book ______ Page ____, hereinafter called the "Property".
WHEREAS, the undersigned is proceeding to build on and develop the property; and has submitted
the Site Plan/Subdivision Plan known as ______________________________________________,
(Name of Plan/Development) hereinafter called the "Plan", which is expressly made a part hereof,
as approved or to be approved by the City, provides for detention of stormwater within the confines
of the property; and
WHEREAS, the City and the undersigned, its successors and assigns, including any homeowners
association, (hereinafter the “Landowner”) agree that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents
of the City of Edina, Minnesota, requires that on-site stormwater management facilities be
constructed and maintained on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Cit y requires that on-site stor mwater management facilities as shown on the Plan
(the “Facilities”) be constructed and adequately maintained by the Landowner.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants contained
herein, and the following terms and conditions, the parties hereto agree as follows:
(1) When a new drainage control facility is installed, the party having the facility installed shall
obtain a copy of the as-built plans from the City of Edina Engineering Department.
Responsible parties shall make records of the installation and of all maintenance and repair,
and shall retain the records for at least ten years. These records shall be made available to
the City of Edina’s City Engineer during Inspection of the facility and at other reasonable
times upon request of the City Engineer.
(2) The following operational maintenance activities shall be performed on all permitted
systems on a regular basis or as needed:
a) Removal of trash and debris,
b) Inspection of inlets and outlets,
c) Removal of sediments when the storage volume or conveyance capacity of the
stormwater management system is below design levels
d) Ensure systems designed for infiltration are drawing down within 48 hours, and
e) Stabilization and restoration of eroded areas.
(3) Specific operational maintenance activities are required, depending on the type of permitted
system, in addition to the practices listed in subsection (2), above.
a) Retention, swale and underdrain systems shall include provisions for:
1. Mowing and removal of grass clippings, and
2. Aerat ion, tilling, or replacement of topsoil as needed to restore the
percolation capability of the system. If tilling or replacement of the topsoil is
utilized, vegetation must be established on the disturbed surfaces.
b) Exfiltration systems shall include provisions for removal of sediment and debris
from pretreatment or sediment collection systems.
c) Wet detention systems shall include provisions for operational maintenance of the
littoral zone. Replanting shall be required if the percentage of vegetative cover falls
below the permitted level. It is recommended that native vegetation be maintained in
the littoral zone as part of the system's operation and maintenance plan. Undesirable
species such as cattail and exotic plants should be controlled if they become a
nuisance.
d) Dry detention systems shall include provisions for mowing and removal of grass
clippings.
(4) If the system is not functioning as designed and permitted, operational maintenance must be
performed immediately to restore the system. If operational maintenance measures are
insufficient to enable the system to meet the design and performance standards of this
chapter, the permittee must either replace the system or construct an alternative design.
(5) In the event the Landowner fails to maintain the Facilities in good working condition
acceptable to the City, the City will no longer provide credits towards a reduction in the
landowners’ stormwater utility fee. The City may enter upon the Property and take such
steps as are necessary to correct deficiencies identified in the inspection report and to charge
the costs of such repairs to the Landowner. This provision shall not be construed to allow the
City to erect any structure of permanent nature on the land of the Landowner outside of the
easement for the stormwater management facilities. It is expressly understood and agreed
that the City is under no obligation to routinely maintain or repair said facilities, and in no
event shall this Agreement be construed to impose any such obligation on the City. The
Landowner grants to the City, its authorized agents and employees, a non-exclusive,
perpetual easement over, across, under and through the Property for such purposes.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto acting through their duly authorized agents have
caused this Agreement to be signed, sealed and delivered:
(Insert Company/Corporation/Partnership Name) [SEAL]
_________________________________________________
By: (Type Name and Title)
The foregoing Agreement was acknowledged before me
this ____ day of ____________, 20___, by
_____________________________________
Unofficial Witness
_____________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: ____________
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
ATTACHMENT 1: CITY OF EDINA
ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR STORM WATER
TREATMENT FACILITIES
The following are the maintenance requirements required for the proper operation of water
quality treatment structures provided by the Minnesota Stormwater Manual (MPCA,
November 2005) and the Minnesota BMP Manual (Metropolitan Council, July 2001):
Pond Maintenance Requirements
1. Annual inspection, maintenance reporting and certification by a professional engineer
(Provided by Owner). Information must be submitted to the City annually.
2. Excavate pond to original design capacity when one half (1/2) of the wet volume of the pond
is lost due to sediment deposition.
3. Remove floatable debris in and around the pond area including, but not limited to: oils,
gases, debris and other pollutants.
4. Maintain la ndscape adjacent to the facility per original design, including but not limited to:
maintenance of the buffer strip and other plant materials as per original plan design.
5. Maintenance of all erosion control measures including but not limited to: rip rap storm
sewer outlets, catch basin inlets, etc.
Environnemental Manhole Maintenance Requirements
1. Annual inspection, maintenance reporting and certification by a professional engineer
(Provided by Owner). Information must be submitted to the City annually.
2. Maintenance should be performed once the sediment or oil depth exceeds the
established requirements recommended by the manufacturer.
3. Maintenance should occur immediately after a spill takes place. Appropriate regulatory
agencies should also be notified in the event of a spill.
4. Disposal of materials shall be in accordance with local, state and federal requirements as
applicable.
Rain Garden Maintenance Requirements
1. Inlet and Overflow Spillway – Remove any sediment build-up or blockage and correct any
erosion.
2. Vegetation
a. Maintain at least 80% surface area coverage of plants approved per plan.
b. Removal of invasive plants and undesirable woody vegetation.
c. Removal of dried, dead and diseased vegetation.
d. Re-mulch void or disturbed/exposed areas.
3. Annual inspection and maintenance efforts must be documented and submitted to the City.
Filtration Basin Maintenance Requirements
1. Sweep sediment from parking lot 4 times per year
2. Ongoing and as needed:
a. Prune and weed to maintain appearance
b. Remove trash and debris
c. Maintain at least 80% surface area coverage of plants approved per plan.
d. Removal of invasive plants and undesirable woody vegetation.
e. Removal of dried, dead and diseased vegetation.
f. Re-mulch void or disturbed/exposed areas.
3. Semi-annually:
a. Remove sediment from inflow points (off-line systems)
b. Inspect aggregate filter system and clean as needed
c. Shrubs should be inspected to evaluate health. Remove dead and diseased
vegetation.
4. Annually:
a. Inspect and remove any sediment and debris build-up in pre-treatment areas
b. Inspect inflow points and bioretention surface for build up of road sand associated
with spring melt period. Remove and replant as necessary.
5. 2 to 3 years:
a. Test pH of planting soils. If pH is below 5.2, add limestone. If pH is 7.0 to 8.0, add
iron sulfate plus sulfur.
6. Annual inspection and maintenance efforts must be documented and submitted to the City.
MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE 4 and 5
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 4 and 5
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Appendix G
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Memorandum
To: Ross Bintner, City of Edina
Laura Adler, City of Edina
From: Jesse Carlson
Bob Barth
Date: May 13, 2014
Re: Ordinance Update – Small Site Policy and BMP Evaluation
WSB Project No. 2092-65
Overview
The City of Edina’s Code, Section 411 – Demolition Permit and Building Permits for Single and
Two Family Dwelling Units, requires a stormwater and erosion control plan showing how the
applicant will control stormwater to prevent damage to adjacent property and adverse impacts to
the public stormwater drainage system. The ordinance does not currently stipulate technical
requirements to prevent these adverse impacts. To bridge this gap, this memorandum identifies
policy options to address the increased runoff generated by single lot residential reconstruction
projects.
The City maintains a stormwater utility whereby residents pay a quarterly fee for the service that
the stormwater system provides. City staff and policy-makers should consider whether
properties that implement the new requirements explored herein should obtain a credit toward
their utility bill to the extent the improvements are adequately maintained.
Policy Introduction
The additional impervious surface created by residential reconstruction projects increases runoff
and thereby affects the service other residents obtain from the stormwater system. These adverse
impacts include:
Localized flooding (lot to lot)
Neighborhood flooding
Subwatershed flooding
Water quality impacts to streams, lakes and wetlands
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Substantial precedent exists for regulating increased impervious surface due to redevelopment.
However, we find very little precedent for regulating increased impervious surface at the scale of
a single residential lot. Consequently, a model for the City's smaller scale policy comes not from
similar policies in other communities, but rather from policies used throughout the Twin Cities to
regulate the redevelopment of larger parcels.
The policies presented here each have a distinct perspective. The differences are in how much
mitigation occurs through private implementation versus public implementation.
Policy Options 1through 3 require mitigation for all new and disturbed impervious on a lot. This
includes existing impervious that is rebuilt, plus all new impervious. The differences among
these policies concern the amount of mitigation required. Policy Option 4 considers the existing
site impervious as exempt from the requirements and looks for mitigation for new impervious
only. To avoid confusion with wetland mitigation, we will use the term credits in lieu of
mitigation for this policy discussion.
Credits occur through the construction of on-site practices that capture and hold runoff. These
include:
Retention: depressions within the landscape
Bioretention: depressions within the landscape that include special soils and vegetation
to improve pollutant removal and infiltration
Pervious Pavement or Pavers: underlying gravel bed provides storage
Underground Storage: tanks, pipes or cisterns that capture runoff. Captured water can
be used for irrigation. These systems require a small pump.
Rainbarrels: Due to their small size, these do not generate enough credits for most sites.
Policy Discussion
When discussing each policy we consider its impact to the private system and the public system.
The private system consists of the practices that occur on the lot while the public system consists
of the catch-basins, storm sewer, streets, ponds, streams, lakes and wetlands that occur within the
neighborhood and subwatershed.
The policies presented here each have a distinct perspective. They are:
Policy #1: Protect water quality
Private system impact: On-site credits maintain downstream discharge of pollutants and
decrease runoff from small rainfalls (< 1.5 inches, single event).
Public system impact: Increased runoff for moderate (1.5 to 3.0 inches, single event) and
large rainfalls (3.0 to 6.0 inches, single event) create the potential for increased neighborhood
and subwatershed flooding.
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Policy #2: Protect water quality, maintain flood control for moderate rainfalls
Private system impact: On-site credits maintain downstream discharge of pollutants and
decrease runoff from small and moderate rainfalls.
Public system impact: Increased runoff for large rainfalls creates the potential for increased
neighborhood and subwatershed flooding.
Policy #3: Protect water quality, maintain flood control for large rainfalls
Private system impact: On-site credits maintain downstream discharge of pollutants and
decrease runoff from large rainfalls.
Public system impact: No impact according to current design standards. For extreme rainfall
events (beyond current design standards) there could be an increased potential for
neighborhood and subwatershed flooding.
Policy #4: Same as policy #3 except that existing lot impervious is exempt from having to
provide credits.
Table 1 presents design standards that achieve the desired policy goals. Essentially, the
policies require the project to provide storage (credits required in Table 1). The storage can
be calculated in two ways: 1) a depth of runoff over the regulated impervious surface or 2) a
volume of runoff for each square foot of regulated impervious. The two methods calculate
the same number of credits.
Table 1 – Design Standards
Credits Required
(inches x impervious)(cubic feet/square foot
impervious)1
Policy #1 1.1 0.09
Policy #2 1.5 0.13
Policy #3 2.3 0.19
Policy #4 3.9 0.33
1. Policy #1 through #3 for new and rebuilt impervious. Policy #4 for new impervious only.
Chart 1 shows the relationship between new and rebuilt impervious and runoff for a 6.0-inch
rainfall event. The chart shows the change in runoff as a percentage of runoff generated by a
base condition, which is assumed to be a 10,800 square foot lot with 4,000 square feet of
impervious surface.
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Chart 1. Runoff Volume Comparison
Cost Summary
The cost for credits varies considerably depending on the type of practice used. Table 2 presents
typical costs for four different practices.
Table 2 - Cost Comparison
Practice Unit Cost
Retention $0.40/CF
Bioretention $1.10/CF
Pavers/Pervious Pavement1 $4.50/CF
Rain Barrel $12.00/CF
1 Pervious pavement cost is representative of the additional cost to install vs. a typical driveway installation.
Most likely, homeowners would create credits by constructing simple retention. To cover the
complete set of options homeowners might use, an average cost of $1.00/CF will be used in the
subwatershed comparisons presented below.
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Private Implementation at the Subwatershed Scale
Implementing credits on site, in the private system, may be the only option in certain
subwatersheds. To understand the magnitude of the cost difference between the different
policies, we have prepared a subwatershed analysis for the options presented here. Table 3
summarizes this analysis.
Table 3 – Cost Impacts of Private Implementation
Policy #1 Policy #2 Policy #2 Policy #4
0.09 cf/sf 0.13 cf/sf 0.19 cf/sf 0.33 cf/sf
(ac) (%) (%) (sf)
Existing 14 20% NA NA NA NA NA NA
Case 1 14 20% 27% 40,276 14,445 20,865 30,495 13,291
Case 2 14 20% 33% 79,950 14,445 20,865 30,495 26,384
Case 3 14 20% 40% 120,226 14,445 20,865 30,495 39,674
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The potential change in subwatershed impervious coverage is estimated based on three different
redevelopment cases
Case 1 impervious increase is 6.7% (1/3 redeveloped).
Case 2 impervious increase is 13.3% (2/3 redeveloped).
Case 3 impervious increase is 20% (3/3 redeveloped).
Conclusion
Private implementation of on-site practices can eliminate adverse impacts due to increased
impervious surface on residential lots. Different policy options can accomplish different
objectives. Policy Options 1 and 2 are similar in that they reduce runoff volume for small
changes but allow impacts to the public system (through increased runoff) when the total post
project impervious surface increases beyond 5,500 and 6,500 square feet, respectively. Policy
Option 3 sets this threshold for adverse impact at 10,000 square feet post project impervious.
Policy Option 4 exempts existing impervious and holds impacts to very near existing conditions
for any future impervious condition. Since the analysis is based on an old definition of the 100-
year storm, the City of Edina may consider whether it wants to increase these numbers to reflect
the newly published definition of a 100-year storm in which case approximately 50% should be
added to credit calculation for each policy option.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Minimum Control Measure 6
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
Practices for Municipal Facilities
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. Basis for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ...................................................... 1
1.2. Objectives of the SOPs ..................................................................................................... 1
2. Pollution Prevention ................................................................................................................ 1
2.1. Dumpsters/Garbage Storage ............................................................................................. 1
2.2. Parking Lot Maintenance ................................................................................................. 2
2.3. Parks – Chemical Application Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers ................................... 3
2.4. Parks – Cleaning Equipment ............................................................................................ 4
2.5. Parks – Mowing and Trimming ....................................................................................... 4
2.6. Parks – Open Space Management .................................................................................... 5
2.7. Parks – Pet Waste ............................................................................................................. 6
2.8. Parks – Planting Vegetation (Starters) ............................................................................. 7
2.9. Parks – Planting Vegetation (Seeds) ................................................................................ 8
2.10. Parks – Transporting Equipment .................................................................................. 8
2.11. Sanitary Sewer Overflows ............................................................................................ 9
2.12. Streets/Storm Drain – Catch Basin Cleaning ............................................................. 10
2.13. Streets/Storm Drain – Detention Pond Cleaning ........................................................ 11
2.14. Streets/Storm Drain – Creek Management ................................................................. 12
2.15. Streets/Storm Drain – Ditch Management .................................................................. 13
2.16. Streets/Storm Drain – Chip Seal ................................................................................. 14
2.17. Streets/Storm Drain – Overlays and Patching ............................................................ 15
2.19. Streets/Storm Drain – Crack Seal ............................................................................... 16
2.20. Streets/Storm Drain – Shouldering and Mowing ....................................................... 16
2.21. Streets/Storm Drain – Concrete Work ........................................................................ 17
2.22. Streets/Storm Drain – Garbage Storage ...................................................................... 18
2.23. Streets/Storm Drain – Snow Removal and De-icing .................................................. 19
2.24. Streets/Storm Drain – Street Sweeping ...................................................................... 20
2.25. Streets/Storm Drain – Transporting Soil and Gravel .................................................. 21
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 6
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2.26. Vehicles – Fueling ...................................................................................................... 22
2.27. Vehicles – Vehicle and Equipment Storage ............................................................... 23
2.28. Vehicles – Washing .................................................................................................... 23
2.29. Water – Planned Waterline Excavation Repair/Replacement .................................... 24
2.30. Water – Unplanned Waterline Excavation Repair/Replacement ............................... 25
2.31. Water – Transporting Dry Excavated Materials and Spoils ....................................... 26
2.32. Water – Transporting Wet Excavated Materials & Spoils ......................................... 27
2.33. Water – Waterline Flushing for Routine Maintenance ............................................... 27
2.34. Water – Waterline Flushing after Construction/System Disinfection with Discharge to
Storm Drain. .............................................................................................................................. 28
2.35. Water – Chemical Handling/Transporting and Spill Release ..................................... 29
APPENDICES
Appendix A Facility Inventory
Appendix B Inspection Forms
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 6
City of Edina, MN
WSB Project No. 2092-65
MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE 6
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Basis for the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issues a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit (GP) for Stormwater Discharges from
Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). The MS4 will examine and
alter their own actions as well as work with other governmental agencies to help ensure a
reduction in the amount and type of pollution that:
• Collects on streets, parking lots, open spaces, and storage and vehicle
maintenance areas and is discharged into local waterways.
• Results from actions such as environmentally damaging land development and
flood management practices or poor maintenance of storm sewer systems.
This SOP Manual will assist the City of Edina in using targeted best management
practices (BMPs) that are intended on reducing the discharge of pollutants from
municipal activities.
1.2. Objectives of the SOPs
This manual is intended to provide guidance on Good Housekeeping Practices for
Municipal Operations as follows:
• Provide BMPs used for municipal activities.
• Provide methods for employing spill prevention and response.
• Provide tools for documenting inspections of ponds, outfalls, and municipal
facilities.
2. POLLUTION PREVENTION
2.1. Dumpsters/Garbage Storage
Activities and Definition
Potential for pollutants can occur if proper garbage management is not in place. An
appropriate number of dumpster should be located throughout the facility to provide
enough storage for daily activities. In addition facility dumpsters are to be marked for
proper materials disposal.
Preparation
a. Train employees on proper trash disposal.
b. Locate dumpsters and trash cans in convenient, easily observable areas.
c. Provide properly labeled recycling bins to reduce the amount of garbage disposed.
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d. Where applicable install berms, curbing, or vegetation strips around storage areas
to control water entering/leaving storage areas.
e. Whenever possible store garbage containers beneath a covered structure or inside
to prevent contact with stormwater.
Process
a. Inspect garbage bins for leaks regularly and have repairs made immediately by
responsible party.
b. Request/use dumpsters and trash cans with lids and without drain holes.
c. Locate dumpsters on a flat, hard surface that does not slope or drain directly into
the storm drain system.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Keep areas around dumpsters clean of all garbage.
b. Have garbage bins emptied regularly to keep from overfilling.
c. Wash out bins or dumpsters as needed to keep odors from becoming a problem.
2.2. Parking Lot Maintenance
Activities and Definition
Parking Lots can potentially generate increased pollutant loads to the stormwater system
from run-off. A well maintained parking surface can help to reduce some of those
pollutant concerns.
Preparation
a. Conduct regular employee training to reinforce proper housekeeping that will be
included in part with regularly scheduled street sweeper training.
b. Restrict parking in areas to be swept prior to and during sweeping using
regulations as necessary.
c. Perform regular maintenance and services in accordance with the recommended
vehicle maintenance schedule on sweepers to increase and maintain efficiency.
Process
a. Sweep parking areas, as needed, or as directed by the City’s responsible official.
b. Hand sweep sections of gutter if soil and debris accumulate.
c. Pick-up litter as required to keep parking areas clean and orderly.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Dispose of sweepings properly (appropriate facility).
b. Street sweepers to be cleaned out in a manner as instructed by the manufacturer
and in a location that swept materials cannot be introduced into a storm drain.
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c. Swept materials will not be stored in locations where stormwater could transport
fines into the storm drain system.
Documentation
a. Keep accurate logs to track swept parking areas and approximate quantities.
b. Document training of employees.
2.3. Parks – Chemical Application Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers
Activities and Definition
A pivotal part of the beautification of the City is a great parks system. The health and
beauty of lawns and natural areas take the application of some chemicals and fertilizers.
Preparation
a. Make sure your state Chemical Handling Certification is complete and up-to-date
before handling any chemicals.
b. Calibrate fertilizer and pesticide application equipment to avoid excessive
application.
c. Use pesticides only if there is an actual pest problem and periodically test soils for
determining proper fertilizer use.
d. Time and apply the application of fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides to coincide
with the manufacturer’s recommendations for best results (“Read the Label”).
e. Know the weather conditions. Do not use pesticides if rain is expected or if wind
speeds are expected to be greater than 5 mph.
Process
a. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for mixing, application and
disposal (“Read the Label”).
b. Do not mix or prepare pesticides for application near storm drains. Preferably
mix pesticides inside a protected area with impervious secondary containment
(preferably indoors) so that spills or leaks will not contact soils.
c. Employ techniques to minimize off-target application (e.g. spray drift, over
broadcasting) of pesticides and fertilizers.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Sweep pavements or sidewalks where fertilizers or other solid chemicals have
fallen, back onto grassy areas before applying irrigation water.
b. Triple rinse containers, and use rinse water as product. Dispose of unused
pesticide as hazardous waste.
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c. Always follow all federal and state regulations governing use, storage and
disposal of fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides and their containers (“Read the
Label”).
Documentation
a. Keep copies of MSD sheets for all pesticides, fertilizers and other hazardous
products used.
b. Record fertilizing and pesticide application activities, including date, individual
who did the application, amount of product used and approximate area covered.
2.4. Parks – Cleaning Equipment
Activities and Definition
There are many benefits to taking proper care of the City’s equipment. Prolonging the life
of the equipment by taking the time to maintain critical parts is an essential part of the
Parks department’s daily activities.
Preparation
a. Review process with all Parks employees.
Process
a. Wipe off dirt, dust and fluids with disposable towel.
b. Wash equipment in approved wash station.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Dispose of towels in proper trash receptacle
b. Sweep surfaces and dispose of debris.
Documentation
a. N/A
2.5. Parks – Mowing and Trimming
Activities and Definition
Regular mowing and trimming activities have potential to deposit materials onto hard
surfaces. Care should be taken to insure mowing or trimming refuse is disposed of
properly.
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Preparation
a. Process overview with employees.
b. Check the oil and fuel levels of the mowers and other equipment. Fill in proper
areas if needed.
Process
a. Install temporary catch basin protection on potentially affected basins.
b. Put on eye and hearing protection.
c. Mow and trim the lawn.
d. Sweep or blow clippings to grass areas.
e. Remove inlet protection if used.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Mowers are to be scraped and brushed at designated location.
1. Dry spoils are dry swept and disposed of properly
b. Wash equipment in approved wash station.
Documentation
a. Document and observed deficiencies for correction or repair.
2.6. Parks – Open Space Management
Activities and Definition
Open space provides great value to the park system that go beyond ball fields. This
includes stormwater retention and potential flood relief.
Preparation
a. Provide a regular observation and maintenance of parks, golf courses, and other
pubic open spaces.
b. Identify public open spaces that are used for stormwater detention and verify that
detention areas are included on the storm drain system mapping, inspection
schedules, and maintenance schedules.
Process
a. Ensure that any storm drain or drainage system components on the property are
properly maintained.
b. Avoid placing bark mulch (or other floatable landscaping materials) in stormwater
detention areas or other areas where stormwater runoff can carry the mulch into
the storm drainage system.
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c. Follow all SOPs related to irrigation, mowing, landscaping, and pet waste
management.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Keep all outdoor work areas neat and tidy. Clean by sweeping instead of washing
whenever possible. If areas must be washed, ensure that wash water will enter a
landscaped area rather than the storm drain. Do not use soap for outdoor washing.
b. Pick up trash on a regular basis.
Documentation
a. Document and observed deficiencies for correction or repair.
2.7. Parks – Pet Waste
Activities and Definition
Pet waste has the potential to be a contributor to downstream degradation if not
maintained and properly disposed of.
Preparation
a. Enforce City Code Chapter 8, Animals requiring pet owners to clean up pet
wastes and use leashes in public areas. Avoid designating public off-leash areas
near streams and water bodies.
b. Whenever practical and cost effective, install dispensers for pet waste bags and
provide disposal containers at locations such as trail heads or parks where pet
waste has been a problem. Provide signs with instructions for proper cleanup and
disposal.
Process
a. Check parks and trails for pet waste as needed.
b. Check public open space for pet waste prior to mowing and watering.
c. Provide ordinance enforcement as needed.
Clean up / follow-up
a. Remove all pet waste; provide temporary storage in a covered waste container,
and dispose of properly. Preferred method of disposal is at a solid waste disposal
facility.
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Documentation
a. Document problem areas for possible increased enforcement and/or public
education signs.
2.8. Parks – Planting Vegetation (Starters)
Activities and Definition
Vegetation is a key component of establishing healthy ecosystems that hold water and
nutrients on site.
Preparation
a. Call the appropriate numbers for location of utilities.
b. Decide where any spoils will be taken.
Process
a. Dig holes; place spoils near the hole where they may easily be placed back around
the roots. Avoid placing spoils into the gutter system.
b. Bring each plant near the edge of the hole dug for it.
c. Check the depth of the hole, and adjust the depth if necessary. The depth of the
hole for a tree should be as deep as the root ball, so that the top of the root ball is
level with the top of the hole.
d. Carefully remove pot or burlap
e. Place the plant in the hole
f. Backfill the hole with existing spoils, compost, and a litter fertilizer if desired. Do
not use excessive amendments.
g. Water the plant.
h. Stake the plant if necessary to stabilize it.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Remove any extra spoils into truck or trailer. Place the spoils on a tarp if there is
likelihood that some of the dirt would be lost through openings in the bed.
b. Sweep dirt from surrounding pavement(s) into the planter area.
c. Transport spoils to their designated fill or disposal area.
Documentation
a. N/A
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2.9. Parks – Planting Vegetation (Seeds)
Activities and Definition
Vegetation is a key component of establishing healthy ecosystems that hold water and
nutrients on site.
Preparation
a. Call the appropriate numbers for location of utilities.
b. Decide where any spoils will be taken.
c. Decide on the application rate, method, water source, and ensure adequate
materials are on hand.
d. Grade and prepare soil to receive the seed. Place any extra soil in a convenient
location to collect.
Process
a. Place the seed and any cover suing the pre-determined application method (and
rate).
b. Lightly moisten the seed.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Remove any extra spoils into truck or trailer. Place the spoils on a tarp if there is
likelihood that some of the dirt would be lost through openings in the bed.
b. Sweep dirt from surrounding pavement(s) into the planter area.
c. Transport spoils to their designated fill or disposal area.
Documentation
a. N/A
2.10. Parks – Transporting Equipment
Activities and Definition
Equipment Transportation is a pivotal part of the daily activities that occurs on a daily
basis.
Preparation
a. Determine equipment needed for transport and method (trailer, truck bed) needed
to transport equipment.
b. Conduct pre-trip inspection of equipment.
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Process
a. Load and secure equipment on trailer or truck.
b. Load and secure fuel containers for equipment usage.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Off load equipment.
b. Store equipment and trailer in proper location.
c. Conduct post-trip inspection of equipment.
d. Wash equipment if needed, according to the written procedure for Cleaning
Equipment.
Documentation
a. Pre-trip and post-trip inspection report.
2.11. Sanitary Sewer Overflows
Activities and Definition
Sanitary sewer system even with high-performing operation and maintenance programs
will experience overflows and backups from time to time. A proper response plan will
help mitigate the effects of a backup and it will be necessary to contact the Minnesota
State Duty Officer.
Preparation
a. Train staff to make them aware of the need to report the spill and spill
response/clean-up procedures.
b. Have all equipment ready to assist with spill clean-up or containment (e.g.,
confined space entry equipment, safety gear, jet flushing unit/vacuum truck,
pumps, disinfectants, televising equipment, etc.)
c. Have sewer maps available.
Process
a. Report sanitary sewer spill to Minnesota State Duty Officer at (651)-422-0798 or
1-800-422-0798.
b. Typical information requested by the Minnesota State Duty Officer includes:
a. Name of caller
b. Date, time, and location of incident
c. Telephone number for call-backs at the scene or facility
d. Whether local officials have been notified
e. Materials and quantity involved in the incident
f. Incident location
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g. Responsible party
h. Any surface waters or sewers impacted
i. Present situation of the spill (on-going or contained)
c. Inform the public if they are at risk (e.g., spill nears swimming beached, public
drinking water intakes, and recreational areas. Notification mechanisms may
include:
a. Hand delivery of door hangers
b. Temporary posting at impacted areas
c. Notifications in newspaper, radio announcements, messages on local access
cable TV, messages on website, and social media.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Clean-up spill
b. Repair failing equipment
c. Remove postings and announcements
d. Develop plan to eliminate future occurrence
Documentation
b. Time reported
c. Who contacted
d. Action taken
e. Location.
f. Receiving water impacted
g. Estimate of the volume of the overflow
h. Duration include start and stop time of overflow
i. Description of what caused the overflow (e.g., plugged, lift station failed, storm
water inflow
j. Steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence
2.12. Streets/Storm Drain – Catch Basin Cleaning
Activities and Definition
Catch Basin Cleaning needs to be completed on a regular basis to insure the functionality
of the stormsewer system.
Preparation
a. Clean sediment and trash off of grate.
b. Do visual inspection on outside of grate.
c. Make sure nothing needs to be replaced.
d. Do inside visual inspection to see what needs to be cleaned.
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Process
a. Clean using a high powered vacuum truck to start sucking out standing water and
sediment.
b. Use a high pressure washer to clean any remaining material out of catch basin,
while capturing the slurry with the vacuum.
c. After catch basin is clean, send the jetter of the vacuum truck downstream to
clean pipe and pull back sediment that might have gotten downstream of pipe as
needed.
d. Move truck downstream of pipe to next catch basin.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. When vacuum truck is full of sediment, take it to the designated location to dump
all the sediment out of truck into a drying bed.
b. When it evaporates, clean it up with a backhoe/skid loader, put it into dump truck
and take to permanent disposal site (landfill).
Documentation
a. Keep logs of number of catch basins cleaned.
b. Record the amount of waste collected from sump catch basins.
c. Keep any notes or comments of any problems.
d. Document the location where material is disposed.
2.13. Streets/Storm Drain – Detention Pond Cleaning
Activities and Definition
Storm drains are gateways that allow pollutants in stormwater to flow untreated from
local streets to lakes, rivers and streams. Residual oil, grease, solids, antifreeze, cigarette
butts, yard waste, plastic and other wastes found on roads, parking lots and driveways
pollute downstream waters by increasing phosphorus levels, reducing oxygen levels and
ultimately impairing aquatic habitat for fish and other organisms as well as drinking
water sources.
Preparation
a. Schedule the Pond cleaning work for a time when dry weather is expected.
b. Remove any sediment and trash from grates, placing it in a truck for disposal.
c. Do a visual inspection to make sure any grates, structures, manholes, and pipes
are in good working order. Remove manhole covers and grates as necessary for
inspecting.
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Process
a. Provide outlet protection where feasible to minimize the amount of debris that
might leave basin during cleaning process.
b. Start cleaning basin by using backhoe to remove debris and sediment off the
bottom.
c. Continue cleaning structures and pond bottom as necessary by sweeping and
shoveling.
d. Put all material removed from the pond into a dump truck.
e. Some structures might require use of a vacuum truck. If so use the same
procedures described for cleaning catch basins.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. After cleaning basins, clean off the concrete pads using dry methods (sweeping
and shoveling)
b. Make sure they are swept up and clean.
c. Take the material that was removed to the landfill for final disposal.
Documentation
a. Keep logs of each detention basins/pond cleaned including date, individuals
involved in cleaning, and a description of the type of debris removed.
b. Record the amount of waste collected.
c. Keep any notes or comments of any problems.
2.14. Streets/Storm Drain – Creek Management
Activities and Definition
Storm drains, streets, and creeks are gateways that allow pollutants in stormwater to flow
untreated from local streets to lakes, rivers and streams. Residual oil, grease, solids,
antifreeze, cigarette butts, yard waste, plastic and other wastes found on roads, parking
lots and driveways pollute downstream waters by increasing phosphorus levels, reducing
oxygen levels and ultimately impairing aquatic habitat for fish and other organisms as
well as drinking water sources.
Preparation
a. Monitor streams on a regular basis (annually or more often in trouble locations)
b. Maintain access to stream channels wherever possible.
c. Identify areas requiring maintenance.
d. Determine what manpower or equipment will be required.
e. Identify access and easements to area requiring maintenance.
f. Determine method of maintenance that will be least damaging to the channel.
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g. Obtain stream alteration permit. Exceptions will be allowed in emergency
situations. Follow-up with appropriate regulatory agency to inform them of the
emergency action that was necessary.
Process
a. Remove unwanted material (debris, branches, soil) from the creek channel and
place it in a truck to be hauled away.
Clean up / follow-up
a. Stabilize all disturbed soils.
b. Remove all tracking from paved surfaces near maintenance site, if applicable.
c. Haul all debris or sediment removed from area to approved dumping site.
Documentation
a. Keep log of actions performed including date and individuals involved.
b. Record the amount of materials removed or imported.
c. Keep any notes or comments of any problems.
d. Use “before” and “after” photographs to document activities as applicable.
2.15. Streets/Storm Drain – Ditch Management
Activities and Definition
Storm drains are gateways that allow pollutants in stormwater to flow untreated from
local streets to lakes, rivers and streams. Residual oil, grease, solids, antifreeze, cigarette
butts, yard waste, plastic and other wastes found on roads, parking lots and driveways
pollute downstream waters by increasing phosphorus levels, reducing oxygen levels and
ultimately impairing aquatic habitat for fish and other organisms as well as drinking
water sources.
Preparation
a. Monitor ditches on a regular basis (annually).
b. Maintain access to ditch channels wherever possible.
Process
a. Identify areas requiring maintenance.
b. Contact affected property owners and utility owners.
c. Determine what manpower or equipment will be required.
d. Identify access and easements to area requiring maintenance.
e. Determine method of maintenance that will be least damaging to the channel and
adjacent properties or utilities.
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Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Stabilize all disturbed soils.
b. Remove all tracking from paved surfaces near maintenance site, if applicable.
c. Haul all debris or sediment removed from area to approved dumping site.
Documentation
a. Keep log of actions performed including date and individuals involved.
b. Record the amount of materials removed or imported.
c. Keep any notes or comments of any problems.
2.16. Streets/Storm Drain – Chip Seal
Activities and Definition
Pollutants collect on surfaces in between storm events as a result of atmospheric
deposition, vehicle emissions, winter road maintenance, construction site debris, trash,
road wear and tear. Chip sealing is a part of the maintenance of these surfaces that helps
to prolong the life of the roadway.
Preparation
a. Clean and dry areas where materials are to be applied.
b. Apply temporary covers to gate valves and manholes. Install inlet protection to
catch basins to prevent oil and materials from getting inside of them.
Process
a. Apply emulsion at recommended rate.
b. Spread chips closely behind emulsion distributor, slowly such that the chips do
not roll when they hit the surface.
c. Roll chips. Rollers follow closely behind the chip spreader. Roll entire surface
twice.
d. Maximum speed 5 mph.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. All loose aggregate is removed from the roadway by sweeping it up (see SOP for
Street Sweeping).
b. Excessive asphalt applications and spills are removed with shovels and scraping
tools.
c. Remove the temporary covers from manholes and catch basins. If it appears that
any chip seal materials have gotten into the inlet boxes, remove the material
according to the SOP for inlet boxes.
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d. Dispose of the waste material that has been swept and scraped up by taking it to
the landfill.
Documentation
a. Record location and date on the maintenance database and map.
2.17. Streets/Storm Drain – Overlays and Patching
Activities and Definition
Pollutants collect on surfaces in between storm events as a result of atmospheric
deposition, vehicle emissions, winter road maintenance, construction site debris, trash,
road wear and tear. Overlays and patching are a part of the maintenance of these surfaces
that help prolong the life of the roadway.
Preparation
a. Measure and mark locations of manholes and valves on the curb.
b. Apply temporary covers to manholes and catch basins to prevent oil and materials
from getting inside of them.
c. Cracks should be properly sealed. Alligator cracks and potholes should be
removed and patched. Rutting should be milled.
d. Surface should be clean and dry.
e. Uniform tack coat applied and cured prior to placement of overlay.
f. If milling is required, install inlet protection as needed.
Process
a. Check hot asphalt mix for proper temperature, percentage asphalt, gradation, air
voids, and any other agency requirements.
b. Raise manhole lids and valves to elevation of new asphalt surface with riser rings.
c. Surface texture should be uniform, no tearing or scuffing.
d. Rolling should be done to achieve proper in-place air void specification.
Clean up / follow-up
a. Covering should be removed as soon as the threat of imported materials entering
the system is reduced and prior to a storm event.
b. After pavement has cooled, sweep gutters to remove loose aggregate.
Documentation
a. Record location and date on the maintenance database and map.
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2.19. Streets/Storm Drain – Crack Seal
Activities and Definition
Pollutants collect on surfaces in between storm events as a result of atmospheric
deposition, vehicle emissions, winter road maintenance, construction site debris, trash,
road wear and tear. Crack sealing is a part of the maintenance of these surfaces that help
prolong the life of the roadway.
Preparation
a. Apply temporary covers to manholes and catch basins to prevent oil and materials
from getting inside of them.
b. Remove weeds from the road.
c. Air-blast the cracks to remove sediments from the crack to allow for proper
adhesion.
d. Ensure that surface is clean and dry.
Process
a. Proper temperature of material should be maintained.
b. Sufficient material is applied to form the specified configuration.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Excessive sealant application or spills are removed.
b. Sweep all loose debris from the pavement and dispose of it in the local landfill.
Documentation
a. Record location and date on the maintenance database and map.
2.20. Streets/Storm Drain – Shouldering and Mowing
Activities and Definition
Pollutants collect on surfaces in between storm events as a result of atmospheric
deposition, vehicle emissions, winter road maintenance, construction site debris, trash,
road wear and tear, and litter from adjacent lawn maintenance (grass clippings). The
shoulders of the road should be properly maintained to insure infiltration and other
techniques for stormwater run-off are working with the most efficiency.
Preparation
a. Set up temporary traffic control devices
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Process
a. Place import material as needed and perform grading to achieve proper drainage.
b. Mulch clippings to help reduce the amount of supplemental fertilizer required.
Clean up / follow-up
a. Clean any loose material off asphalt or gutter.
Documentation
a. Record location and date on the maintenance database and map.
2.21. Streets/Storm Drain – Concrete Work
Activities and Definition
The use of concrete is a common practice for BMP maintenance, proper management of
those materials is critical for pollution prevention.
Preparation
a. Train employees and contractors in proper concrete waste management.
b. Store dry and wet materials under cover, away from drainage areas.
c. Remove any damaged concrete that may need to be replaced.
d. Prepare and compact sub-base.
e. Set forms and place any reinforcing steel that may be required.
f. Determine how much new concrete will be needed.
g. Locate or construct approved concrete washout facility.
Process
a. Install inlet protection as needed.
b. Avoid mixing excess amounts of fresh concrete on-site.
c. Moisten sub-base just prior to placing new concrete. This helps keep the soil from
wicking moisture out of the concrete into the ground.
d. Place new concrete in forms.
e. Consolidate new concrete.
f. Screed off surface.
g. Let concrete obtain its initial set.
h. Apply appropriate surface finish.
i. Remove forms when concrete will not slump.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Perform washout of concrete trucks and equipment in designated areas only.
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b. Do not washout concrete trucks or equipment into stormdrains, open ditches,
streets or streams.
c. Cement and concrete dust from grinding activities is swept up and removed from
the site.
d. Remove dirt or debris from street and gutter.
Documentation
a. N/A
2.22. Streets/Storm Drain – Garbage Storage
Activities and Definition
Illegal dumping of non-hazardous household waste and improper dumping of yard waste
in streets, storm drains, wetlands, lakes, and other water bodies pollutes surface waters.
Non-hazardous household waste includes items such as tires, furniture, common
household appliances and other bulk items. Yard waste includes any organic debris such
as grass clippings, leaves, and tree branches.
Preparation
a. Locate dumpsters and trash cans with lids in convenient, easily observable areas.
b. Provide properly labeled recycling bins to reduce the amount of garbage disposed.
c. Provide training to employees to prevent improper disposal of general trash.
Process
a. Inspect garbage bins for leaks regularly, and have repairs made immediately by
responsible party.
b. Locate dumpsters on a flat, impervious surface that does not slope or drain
directly into the storm drain system.
c. Install berms, curbing or vegetation strips around storage areas to control water
entering/leaving storage areas.
d. Keep lids closed when not actively filling dumpster.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Keep areas around dumpsters clean of all garbage.
b. Have garbage bins emptied as often as needed to keep from overfilling.
c. Wash out bins or dumpsters as needed to keep odors from becoming a problem.
Wash out in properly designated areas only.
Documentation
a. N/A
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2.23. Streets/Storm Drain – Snow Removal and De-icing
Activities and Definition
The concentration of chloride is increasing in our surface and ground water largely due to
stormwater runoff from road salt storage piles, areas of excessive application, or simply
from years of repeated application since chloride does not degrade in soil and water.
Chloride in road salt and road salt additives (e.g. Ferro cyanide for anti-caking) can create
toxic conditions for fish, insects and vegetation.
Preparation
a. Store de-icing material under a covered storage area or in an area where water
coming off the de-icing materials is collected and delivered to the sanitary sewer
or reused as salt brine.
b. Slope loading area away from storm drain inlets.
c. Design drainage from loading area to collect runoff before entering stormwater
system.
d. Washout vehicles (if necessary) in approved washout area before preparing them
for snow removal.
e. Calibrate spreaders to minimize amount of de-icing material used and still be
effective.
f. Provide vehicles with spill cleanup kits in case of hydraulic line rupture or other
spill.
g. Train employees in spill cleanup procedures and proper handling and storage of
de-icing materials.
Process
a. Load material into trucks carefully to minimize spillage.
b. Periodically dry sweep loading area to reduce the amount of de-icing materials
exposed to runoff.
c. Distribute the minimum amount of de-icing material to be effective on the roads.
d. Do not allow spreaders to idle while distributing de-icing materials.
e. Park trucks loaded with de-icing materials inside when possible.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Sweep up all spilled de-icing material around loading area.
b. Clean out trucks after snow removal duty in approved washout area.
c. Provide maintenance for vehicles in covered areas.
d. If sand is used in de-icing operations, sweep up residual sand form streets when
weather permits.
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Documentation
a. Activities are tracked through Precise software.
2.24. Streets/Storm Drain – Street Sweeping
Activities and Definition
Pollutants collect on surfaces in between storm events as a result of atmospheric
deposition, vehicle emissions, winter road maintenance, construction site debris, trash,
road wear and tear, and litter from adjacent lawn maintenance (grass clippings).
Sweeping of materials such as sand, salt, leaves and debris from city streets, parking lots
and sidewalks prevents them from being washed into storm sewers and surface waters.
Timing, frequency and critical area targeting greatly influence the effectiveness of sweeping.
Preparation
a. Prioritize cleaning routes to use at the highest frequency in areas with the highest
pollutant loading.
b. Restrict street parking prior to and during sweeping using regulations as
necessary.
c. Increase sweeping frequency just before the rainy season, unless sweeping occurs
continuously throughout the year.
d. Perform preventative maintenance and services on sweepers to increase and
maintain their efficiency.
Process
a. Streets are to be swept as needed or specified by the City. Street maps are used to
ensure all streets are swept at a specific interval.
b. Drive street sweeper safely and pickup debris.
c. When full take the sweeper to an approved street sweeper cleaning station.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Street sweepers are to be cleaned out in an approved street sweeper cleaning
station.
b. Street sweeping cleaning stations shall separate the solids from the liquids.
c. Once solids have dried out, haul them to the local landfill.
d. Decant water is to be collected and routed to an approved wastewater collection
system area only.
e. Haul all dumped material to the landfill.
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Documentation
a. Keep accurate logs to track streets swept and streets still requiring sweeping.
b. Log the amount of debris collected and hauled off.
2.25. Streets/Storm Drain – Transporting Soil and Gravel
Activities and Definition
Transportation of materials should be handled with pre-planning and contingency
planning.
Preparation
a. Dry out wet materials before transporting.
b. Spray down dusty materials to keep from blowing.
c. Make sure you know and understand the SWPPP requirements for the site you
will be working at.
d. Determine the location that the truck and other equipment will be cleaned
afterwards.
Process
a. Use a stabilized construction entrance to access or leave the site where materials
are being transported to/from.
b. Cover truck bed with a secured tarp before transporting.
c. Follow the SWPPP requirements for the specific site to/from which the materials
are being hauled.
d. Make sure not to overfill materials when loading trucks.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Use sweeper to clean up any materials tracked out on the roads from site.
b. Washout truck and other equipment when needed in properly designated area.
Documentation
a. Keep records of any material that is tracked out of site and what was done to clean
it up and how long it took to clean up and what the weather conditions were at the
time.
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2.26. Vehicles – Fueling
Activities and Definition
Fueling of equipment and vehicles should always occur in designated areas when
possible. Spill prevention and planning should occur before any fueling takes place.
Preparation
a. Train employees on proper fueling methods and spill cleanup techniques.
b. A canopy is provided at the City of Edina’s public works facility. Install a canopy
or roof over aboveground storage tanks at other locations where fuel is being
stored.
c. Absorbent spill clean-up materials and spill kits shall be available in fueling areas
and on mobile fueling vehicles and shall be disposed of properly after use.
Process
a. Shut off the engine
b. Ensure that the fuel is the proper type of fuel for the vehicle.
c. Nozzles used in vehicle and equipment fueling shall be equipped with an
automatic shut off to prevent overfill.
d. Fuel vehicle carefully to minimize drips to the ground.
e. Fuel tanks shall not be topped off.
f. Mobile fueling shall be minimized. Whenever practical, vehicles and equipment
shall be transported to the designated fueling area in the Facilities area.
g. When fueling small equipment from portable containers, fuel in an area away
from stormdrains and water bodies.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Immediately clean up spills using dry absorbent (e.g. kitty litter, sawdust) sweep
up absorbent material and properly dispose of contaminated clean up materials.
b. Large spills shall be contained as best as possible and the Duty officer and
Hazmat team should be notified as soon as possible.
Documentation
a. Comply with underground storage tank records and monitoring requirements.
b. Document training of employees.
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2.27. Vehicles – Vehicle and Equipment Storage
Activities and Definition
When hazardous material comes into contact with rain or snow, the pollutants are washed
into the storm sewer system and, ultimately, to surface water bodies and/or ground water.
Hazardous materials have negative impacts on fish habitat, ground water drinking water
sources, and recreational uses.
Preparation
a. Inspect parking areas for stains/leaks on a regular basis.
b. Provide drip pans or absorbents for leaking vehicles.
Process
a. Whenever possible, store vehicles inside where floor drains have been connected
to sanitary sewer systems.
b. When inside storage is not available, Vehicles and equipment will be parked in
the approved designated areas.
c. Maintain vehicles to prevent leaks as much as possible.
d. Address any known leaks or drips as soon as possible. When a leak is detected a
drip pan will be placed under the leaking vehicle.
e. The shop will provide a labeled location to empty and store drip pans.
f. Clean up all spills using dry methods.
g. Never store leaking vehicles over a storm drain.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Any leaks that are spilled on the asphalt will be cleaned up with dry absorbent;
the dry absorbent will be swept up and disposed of in the garbage.
b. The paved surfaces around the building will be swept monthly, weather
permitting.
Documentation
a. N/A
2.28. Vehicles – Washing
Activities and Definition
MS4 vehicle washing involves the removal of dust and dirt from the exterior of trucks,
boats and other vehicles, as well as the cleaning of cargo areas and engines and other
mechanical parts. Washing of vehicles and equipment generates oil, grease, sediment and
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metals in the wash water as well as degreasing solvents, cleaning solutions and detergents
used in the cleaning operations.
Preparation
a. Provide wash areas for small vehicles inside the maintenance building that has a
drain system which is attached to the sanitary sewer system.
b. Provide wash areas for large vehicles on an approved outside wash pad that has a
drain system which is attached to the sanitary sewer system.
c. No vehicle washing will be done where the drain system is connected to the storm
sewer system.
Process
a. Minimize water and soap use when washing vehicles inside the shop building.
b. Soap should not be used when washing vehicles outside the shop building.
c. Use hoses with automatic shut off nozzles to minimize water usage.
d. When washing outside the building, it is the operator’s responsibility to make sure
all wash water is contained on the wash pad and does not have access to the storm
drain.
e. Never wash vehicles over a storm drain.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Sweep wash areas after every washing to collect what solids can be collected to
prevent them from washing down the drain system.
b. Clean solids from the settling pits on an as needed basis.
Documentation
a. N/A
2.29. Water – Planned Waterline Excavation Repair/Replacement
Activities and Definition
Waterline excavation and repair of an MS4 system can potentially involve activities that
could affect the health of the MS4 system. Planning is critical and all projects would
require the development of a SWPPP for projects disturbing 1 acre or greater and for
projects less than 1 acre at a minimum will require that erosion and sediment controls be
included.
Preparation
a. Develop SWPPP.
b. Obtain NPDES permit for project 1 acre or greater.
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c. Neutralize any chlorine residual before discharging water through natural
aeration.
Process
a. Install erosion and sediment control.
b. Provide stockpile perimeter control on pavements (e.g. compost logs, rock logs).
c. Make efforts to keep water from pipeline from entering the excavation.
d. Direct any discharge to pre-determined area.
e. Backfill and compact excavation.
f. Haul of excavated material or stock pile nearby.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Clear gutter /waterway where water flowed.
b. Clean up all areas around excavation.
c. Clean up travel path of trucked material.
d. Restore disturbed soils with seed and temporary erosion protection or sod.
Documentation
a. Complete inspections every 7 days and after each rainfall event ½ inch or greater.
The weekly inspection can be scheduled to occur 7 days after a rainfall event
inspection.
b. Amend the SWPPP as necessary to reflect changes that were necessary to control
erosion throughout construction.
2.30. Water – Unplanned Waterline Excavation Repair/Replacement
Activities and Definition
Waterline Excavation and Repair of an MS4 system can potentially involve activities that
could affect the health of the MS4 system. Unplanned excavations can be additionally
tricky and pre-planning is critical.
Preparation
a. Make sure service trucks have wattles, gravel bags, or other materials for inlet
protection.
Process
a. Slow the discharge.
b. Inspect flow path of discharge water.
c. Protect water inlet areas.
d. Follow planned repair procedures.
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e. Haul off spoils of excavation.
f. Consider use of silt filter bags on pumps.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Repair eroded areas as needed.
b. Follow planned repair procedures.
c. Clean up the travel path of trucked excavated material.
Documentation
a. Complete paperwork.
2.31. Water – Transporting Dry Excavated Materials and Spoils
Activities and Definition
Transportation of materials should be handled with pre-planning and contingency
planning.
Preparation
a. Utilize truck with proper containment of materials.
b. Determine disposal site of excavated materials.
Process
a. Load
b. Check truck after loading for possible spillage.
c. Transport in manner to eliminate spillage and tracking.
d. Utilize one route for transporting.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Clean loading area.
b. Clean transporting route.
c. Wash off truck and other equipment in a designated equipment cleaning area.
Documentation
a. Complete paperwork.
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2.32. Water – Transporting Wet Excavated Materials & Spoils
Activities and Definition
Transportation of materials should be handled with pre-planning and contingency
planning.
Preparation
a. Utilize truck with containment for material.
b. Determine disposal site of excavated material.
Process
a. Load and transport in manner to minimize spillage & tracking of material.
b. Check truck for spillage.
c. Utilize one route of transport.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Clean route of transport to provide cleaning of any spilled material.
b. Washout equipment truck and other equipment in designated wash area.
Documentation
a. Complete paperwork.
2.33. Water – Waterline Flushing for Routine Maintenance
Activities and Definition
Flushing is a process that rapidly removes water from the City's water piping system.
Flushing uses water force to scour out materials that accumulate in the City's pipes.
Water pipes are usually flushed by opening fire hydrants, where the discharged water
flows off the streets the same as rainwater.
Preparation
a. Determine flow path of discharge to inlet of waterway.
b. Determine chlorine residual.
c. Chlorine residual is neutralized through natural aeration.
Process
a. Clean flow path.
b. Protect inlet structures.
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c. Use diffuser to dissipate pressure to reduce erosion possibilities.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Clean flow path.
b. Remove inlet protection
Documentation
a. Residual tests of discharge water.
b. Complete paperwork.
2.34. Water – Waterline Flushing after Construction/System Disinfection with Discharge to
Storm Drain.
Activities and Definition
Flushing is a process that rapidly removes water from the City's water piping system.
Flushing uses water force to scour out materials that accumulate in the City's pipes.
Water pipes are usually flushed by opening fire hydrants, where the discharged water
flows off the streets the same as rainwater. These projects are done as part of overall
road reconstruction projects and utility projects and will be the contractor’s responsibility
to follow the procedures outlined below.
Preparation
a. Determine chlorine content of discharge water, and select de-chlorination
equipment to be used.
b. Determine flow path of discharge.
Process
a. Protect inlets in flow path.
b. Install de-chlorination equipment.
c. Sweep and clean flow path.
d. Use diffuser to reduce velocities.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Pick up inlet protection.
b. Clean flow paths.
c. Remove equipment from flush point.
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WSB Project No. 2092-65 Page 28
Documentation
a. Residual tests of discharge water.
b. Complete paperwork.
2.35. Water – Chemical Handling/Transporting and Spill Release
Activities and Definition
Hotspot facilities are facilities that produce higher levels of stormwater pollutants and/or
present a higher potential risk for spills, leaks or illicit discharges. Hazardous material
storage and handling is of particular concern in these areas.
Preparation
a. Understand MSDS sheets for handling of product.
b. Determine proper place of handling.
c. Have necessary containment and spill kits at handling place.
Process
a. Begin transfer process.
b. Discontinue operations if a spill level occurs.
c. Disconnect and store handling equipment.
Clean-up/Follow-up
a. Clean up spills with proper material.
b. Dispose of contaminated material at appropriate facility.
Documentation
a. Report spills to duty officer.
b. Complete paperwork.
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 6
City of Edina, MN
WSB Project No. 2092-65 Page 29
MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE 6
Appendix A
Facility Inventory
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ID Name Address POC Present1Alden Park 6750 Belmore Ln N2Aquatic Ce nte r 4300 W 66th St N3Arden Park 5230 Minne hah Blvd N4Arneson Acres 4711 W 70th St N5Art Center 4701 W 64th St N6Birchcrest Park 6016 Hanse n Rd N7Braemar Clubhouse 6364 John Harris Dr N8Braemar Cold Storage 7600 Braemar Blvd Y9Braemar Golf Dome 7420 Braemar Blvd N10Braemar Ice Arena 7501 Ikola Way N11Braemar Maintenance Building 7400 Braemar Blvd Y12Bredesen Park 5901 Ol inger Bl vd N13Browndale Park 4510 Browndal e Ave N14Centennial Lakes 7499 France Ave N15Chowen Park 5700 Chowe n Avenue South N16City Dump Site W 70th St & Amundson Ave Y17City Hall 4801 W 50th St N18Community Center Water Tower #3 5849 Ruth Dr N19Cornelia School Park 7142 Cornelia Drive N20Countryside Park 6240 Tracy Avenue South N21Courtney Fi e lds Mai nte nance Bui ldi ng 7347 McCaule y Trl S N22Courtney Fi e lds Picnic Building 7359 McCaule y Trl S N23Courtney Fi leds Consession Buildi ng 7351 McCaule y Trl S N24Creek Vall e y School Park 6301 Gleason Road N25Diversion Tank W 58th St N26Dublin Rese rvoir 7000 Dubli n Rd N27Edina Liquor 3943 W 50th St N28Edina Liquor 5013 V e rnon Ave N29Edina Liquor 6755 York Ave N30Edina Senior Center & Publi c Li brary 5280 Grandvi e w Sq N31Edinbororugh Park 7700 York Ave S N32Fire Station 1 6250 Tracy Ave N33Fire Station 2 7335 York Ave S N34Fox Me adow Park 5251 Bl ake Road N35Frank Tupa Park Grange Buildi ng 4924 Eden Ave N36Fred Ri chards Clubhouse 7640 Parklawn Ave N37Garden Park 5520 Hanse n Road N38Gleason Water Tower #2 6301 Gleason Rd N39Heights Park 5500 West 66th Stre et N40Highlands Park 5200 Doncaster Way N41Hornets Nest 7505 Ikola Way N42Kojetin Park 4201 West 44th Stre et N43Lake Edi na Park 4400 Parklawn Avenue N44Lewis Park 7300 Cahi ll Road N45McGuire Park 69th Street and McGuire Road N46Melody Lake Park 5601 Melody Lake Drive N47Normandale Park 6501 Warre n Avenue South N48Old Cahil l School 4918 Eden Ave N49Organic Material Storage Braemar Blvd (across from Golf Dome )Y50Outdoor Ice Sheet 7513 Ikola Way N51Pamela Park 4303 W. 58th Street N52Parking Ramp - Middl e 3925 W 49 1/2 St N53Parking Ramp - North 3936 W 49 1/2 St N54Parking Ramp - South 4050 W 51st St N55PromenadeNE Centenni al Lakes N56Public Works & Park Mainte nance 7450 Metro Bl vd Y57San Li ft Station #1 4041 Sunnysi de Rd N58San Li ft Station #10 5351 Division St N59San Li ft Station #11 4707 Meadow Rd N60San Li ft Station #12 4709 Annaway Dr N61San Li ft Station #13 4720 W 65th St N62San Li ft Station #14 7433 Metro Bl vd N63San Li ft Station #15 6100 Ol inger Bl vd N
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MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURE 6
Appendix B
Inspection Forms
Standard Operating Procedures Minimum Control Measure 6
City of Edina, MN
WSB Project No. 2092-65
City of Edina
Standard Operating Procedures for
Facility Inspection
Purpose:
The purpose of this SOP is to p rolong the functional life of city owned facilities within Edina.
Performing maintenance to city owned facilities is critical for
the long-term operation of the MS4 system and to minimize
the discharge of pollutants into the MS4 system. Equipment
will also have prolonged life when properly maintained.
Description:
City owned facilities are those facilities that contribute
pollutants to stormwater discharges. Facility operators are
required to use the following checklist to evaluate whether
the activities and the best management practices are
functioning in accordance with the MS4 permit. The
following municipal facilities need to be inspecte d quarterly:
• Braemar Cold Storage
• Braemar Maintenance Building
• City Dump Site
• Organic Material Storage
• Public Works & Park Maintenance
Primary Operational Procedures :
Maintenance:
There are several maintenance activities that may be associated with facility inspections . The appropriate
activity will be chosen to correspond to the reported condition and based on the BMPs identified on the
facility maps (Appendix A). The following activities are addressed:
1. Good Housekeeping
2. General Practices
3. Landscape Maintenance
4. Building Maintenance
5. Material Storage
6. Secondary Containment
7. Equipment Storage
8. Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
9. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
10. Loading Docks
11. Waste Management
12. Hazardous Waste Management
13. Spill Cleanup and Prevention
Facility ID: Location:
Completed by: Signature:
Date: Date of pervious inspection:
Activities Yes √ No √ NA √ Comments
Good Housekeeping
Outdoor work areas and storage areas are neat and tidy.
Access roads and parking lots are inspected for excess dirt,
debris, and oil drips and are cleaned as necessary.
General Practices
A map of the property is available identifying the direction
of stormwater flow and the location of storm drains.
Storm drains are free of debris and stains of oil and
chemicals.
Nearby water bodies (streams, ponds, etc.) and drainage
ditches are free of trash, oily sheen, foam, etc. that may be
coming from the facility.
Materials found in nearby waterbodies and drainage ditches
are cleaned up.
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape waste and materials (i.e., grass clippings,
compost, mulch) are stored in a covered, bermed, or
contained area.
Piles of mulch, compost, or yard waste are not kept next to
streams, channels, or storm drain inlets.
Grass clippings are left on the grass after mowing.
Clippings and debris are swept off sidewalks/pavement
after mowing.
No pesticides/herbicides are sprayed near surface waters,
creeks, ditches, or storm drains.
Spot spraying is performed for weed and insect control
(broadcast spraying is avoided).
Building Maintenance
Surface or pressure washing wastewater is directed to
nearby landscaping or is allowed to evaporate if no
chemicals or detergents are used and only ambient dirt is
being cleaned.
Wastewater is sent to the sanitary sewer system when
chemicals or soap are being used or if materials other than
ambient dirt are being cleaned from the pavement.
Dry clean-up methods are used before pressure washing is
performed (including using absorbents to clean up spills,
sweeping, vacuuming, and scraping off dried debris) and
debris is disposed of properly.
Material Storage
Materials that are potential stormwater contaminants (see
Page 1) are stored under cover or in appropriately sized
secondary containment.
Materials are not loaded or unloaded near storm drain inlets
or drainage ditches or over unpaved surfaces unless drains
are protected.
Unused materials are kept in original containers which are
labeled to identify contents.
Materials are not stored next to waterbodies (streams,
drainage channels, etc.).
Sand is stored under cover or in bermed location.
Salt is stored under cover.
55-gallon drums, bulk storage tanks, or other containers
Activities Yes √ No √ NA √ Comments
stored outside are specifically designed for outdoor storage.
Secondary Containment
The structure of secondary containment is sound.
Water in secondary containment structures is inspected for
contaminants and drained as needed.
Contaminants and contaminated water in secondary
containment is drained to the sanitary sewer or other
appropriate facility.
Equipment Storage
Equipment is stored under cover when possible.
Equipment is inspected regularly for spills and leaks due to
operator error or equipment failure.
Any spills and leaks from equipment are cleaned up
promptly.
Preventative maintenance is routinely performed on
equipment to prevent leaks.
Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
Signs are present at fueling stations that prohibit “topping
off” and describe spill procedures.
Drips and leaks are spot cleaned promptly and absorbent is
collected and disposed of properly.
Fueling equipment/tanks are properly maintained and
labeled (i.e., overflow protection devices, automatic shut-
off valves, etc.)
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance activities are conducted in specified
area not exposed to stormwater.
If ve hicle/equipment maintenance is performed outside drip
pans are placed under places where spills can occur (i.e.,
hose connections, filler nozzles, etc.)
Leaking vehicles are reported to fleet maintenance.
Vehicle and Equipment Washing
Washwater is directed to nearby landscaping or is allowed
to evaporate if no chemicals or detergents are used and only
ambient dirt is being cleaned.
Washwater is sent to the sanitary sewer system when
chemicals or soap are being used or if materials other than
ambient dirt are being cleaned from the pavement.
Waste Management
Waste is properly disposed of.
Dumpsters or outdoor trash containers are covered at all
times unless in use.
Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous materials are properly labeled to identify
material.
Hazardous materials are stored to prevent exposure to
stormwater runoff.
Spill Cleanup and Prevention
The facility has a spill response plan that is readily
accessible.
Fueling stations/islands have spill kits with absorbents
immediately accessible.
Spill kits are complete and restocked.
Spills are cleaned up promptly.
All employees know where spill kits are located.
Employees are trained in proper spill containment and
cleanup.
Phone numbers and contact information for spill reporting
is readily available.
City of Edina
Standard Operating Procedures for
Pond Maintenance
Purpose:
The purpose of this SOP is to p rolong the functional life of Storm Water Ponds within the city of Edina.
Performing maintenance to stormwater ponds is critical for
the long-term operation of the MS4 system. R emoving
sediment and debris on a regular basis will help insure that
the system is getting the most TP and TSS removal from each
stormwater BMP.
Description:
Storm water ponds remove pollutants transported by rain
events through settling and biological uptake. To function
properly, storm water ponds need to have volume to hold
water and wetland plants along the pond edges and shallow
areas. Storm water ponds often have an inlet structure,
forebay, permanent pool with poss ible liner, an outlet
structure, an emergency spillway, and an access road.
Primary Operational Procedures :
Maintenance: There are several maintenance activities that may be associated with a wet detention system. The
appropriate activity will be chosen to correspond to the reported condition. The following activities may
be required:
1. Regular and Routine Inspections of BMPs.
2. Maintain and re -establish any eroded areas on side slopes.
3. Repair any undercutting or piping around inflow and/or outflow struc ture(s).
4. Remove trash and debris from system and dispose of properly.
5. Remove accumulated sediment from the inflow and/or outflow pipe and dispose of properly.
6. Remove any trees or shrubs that may have become established near the discharge structure/pipe.
7. Remove exotic vegetation from the littoral zone (if applicable) and replant as needed.
8. Remove accumulated sediment from basin to restore design storage volume.
Facility ID: Location:
Completed by: Signature:
Date: Inspection conducted ____ days/hours after ½ inch
rainfall event.
Facility Type:
Section V.
Appendices
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Permit No: MNR040000
Boldfaced terms are defined in “Definitions” in Appendix B, Page 36
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GENERAL PERMIT
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER
ASSOCIATED WITH SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS
UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
SYSTEM/STATE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (NPDES/SDS) PERMIT PROGRAM
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2013 EXPIRATION DATE: July 31, 2018
In compliance with the provisions of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, (33 U.S.C.
1251 et seq); 40 CFR Parts 122, 123, and 124, as amended; Minnesota Statutes Chapters 115 and
116, as amended; and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7001 and 7090.
This permit establishes conditions for discharging stormwater and specific other related discharges
to waters of the state. This permit is required for discharges that are from small Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems (small MS4), as defined in this permit.
Applicants who submit a complete application in accordance with the requirements of Part II of this
permit, and that receive written notification of permit coverage from the Commissioner, are
authorized to discharge stormwater from small MS4s under the terms and conditions of this permit.
This permit shall become effective on the date identified above, and supersedes the previous
general permit MNR040000, with an expiration date of May 31, 2011.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date____________________
John Linc Stine
Commissioner
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
If you have questions on this permit, including the specific permit requirements, permit reporting or
permit compliance status, please contact the appropriate Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
offices.
Municipal Stormwater Program
Municipal Division
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
Telephone: 651-296-6300 or toll free in Minnesota: 800-657-3864
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Table of Contents
PART I. AUTHORIZATION UNDER THIS PERMIT ............................................................................................3
A. Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................3
B. Limitations on Authorization ....................................................................................................3
C. Permit Authorization ................................................................................................................4
D. Transfer of Ownership or Control .............................................................................................4
E. Issuance of Individual Permits ..................................................................................................4
F. Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................................................................4
PART II. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................6
A. Application for Reauthorization ...............................................................................................6
B. New Permittee Applicants .......................................................................................................6
C. Existing Permittee Applicants ..................................................................................................6
D. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Document ...........................................6
PART III. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP) .....................................................9
A. Regulatory Mechanism(s) .........................................................................................................9
B. Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs) ..............................................................................9
C. Mapping and Inventory ............................................................................................................9
D. Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) .......................................................................................10
1. Public Education and Outreach .........................................................................................10
2. Public Participation/Involvement ......................................................................................11
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination .......................................................................12
4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control ..................................................................13
5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management ...................................................................15
6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations ..............................18
E. Discharges To Impaired Waters With A United States Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA)-Approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) That Includes An Applicable Waste
Load Allocation (WLA) .............................................................................................................21
F. Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems .......................................................22
G. SWPPP Modification .................................................................................................................24
PART IV. ANNUAL SWPPP ASSESSMENT, ANNUAL REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING ...............................25
A. Annual SWPPP Assessment ......................................................................................................25
B. Annual Reporting ......................................................................................................................25
C. Record Keeping .........................................................................................................................25
D. Where to Submit ......................................................................................................................26
PART V. GENERAL CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX A: SCHEDULES ...............................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX B: DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ..........................................................................................33
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PART I. AUTHORIZATION UNDER THIS PERMIT
A. Eligibility
To be eligible for authorization to discharge stormwater under this permit, the applicant must
be an owner and/or operator (owner/operator) of a small MS4 and meet one or more of the
criteria requiring permit issuance as specified in Minn. R. 7090.1010.
1. Authorized Stormwater Discharges
This permit authorizes stormwater discharges from small MS4s as defined in 40 CFR §
122.26(b)(16).
2. Authorized Non-Stormwater Discharges
The following categories of non-stormwater discharges or flows are authorized under this
permit to enter the permittee’s small MS4 only if the permittee does not identify them as
significant contributors of pollutants (i.e., illicit discharges), in which case the discharges or
flows shall be addressed in the permittee’s SWPPP: water line flushing, landscape irrigation,
diverted stream flows, rising groundwaters, uncontaminated groundwater infiltration (as
defined at 40 CFR § 35.2005(b)(20)), uncontaminated pumped groundwater, discharges
from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation
water, springs, water from crawl space pumps, footing drains, lawn watering, individual
residential car washing, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming
pool discharges, street wash water, and discharges or flows from firefighting activities.
B. Limitations on Authorization
The following discharges or activities are not authorized by this permit:
1. Non-stormwater discharges, except those authorized in Part I.A.2.
2. Discharges of stormwater to the small MS4 from activities requiring a separate NPDES/SDS
permit. This permit does not replace or satisfy any other permitting requirements.
3. Discharges of stormwater to the small MS4 from any other entity located in the drainage
area or outside the drainage area. Only the permittee’s small MS4 and the portions of the
storm sewer system that are under the permittee’s operational control are authorized by
this permit.
4. This permit does not replace or satisfy any environmental review requirements, including
those under the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (Minn. Stat. § 116D), or the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 - 4370 f).
5. This permit does not replace or satisfy any review requirements for endangered or
threatened species, from new or expanded discharges that adversely impact or contribute
to adverse impacts on a listed endangered or threatened species, or adversely modify a
designated critical habitat.
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6. This permit does not replace or satisfy any review requirements for historic places or
archeological sites, from new or expanded discharges which adversely affect properties
listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or affecting known or
discovered archeological sites.
7. Prohibited discharges pursuant to Minn. R. 7050.0180, subp. 3, 4, and 5.
C. Permit Authorization
In order for an applicant to be authorized to discharge stormwater from a small MS4 under this
permit:
1. The applicant shall submit a complete application to discharge stormwater under this
permit in accordance with Part II.
2. The Commissioner shall review the permit application for completeness and compliance
with this permit.
a. If an application is determined to be incomplete, the Commissioner will notify the
applicant in writing, indicate why the application is incomplete, and request that the
applicant resubmit the application.
b. If an application is determined to be complete, the Commissioner shall make a
preliminary determination as to whether the permit should be issued or denied in
accordance with Minn. R. 7001.
3. The Commissioner shall provide public notice with the opportunity for a hearing on the
preliminary determination.
4. Upon receipt of written notification of final approval of the application from the
Commissioner, the applicant is authorized to discharge stormwater from the small MS4
under the terms and conditions of this permit.
D. Transfer of Ownership or Control
Where the ownership or significant operational control of the small MS4 changes after the
submittal of an application under Part II, the new owner/operator must submit a new
application in accordance with Part II.
E. Issuance of Individual Permits
1. The permit applicant may request an individual permit in accordance with Minn. R.
7001.0210, subp.6, for authorization to discharge stormwater associated with a small MS4.
2. The Commissioner may require an individual permit for the permit applicant or permittee
covered by a general permit, in accordance with Minn. R. 7001.0210, subp. 6.
F. Rights and Responsibilities
1. The Commissioner may modify this permit or issue other permits, in accordance with Minn.
R. 7001, to include more stringent effluent limitations or permit requirements that modify
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or are in addition to the MCMs in Part III.D of this permit, or both. These modifications may
be based on the Commissioner’s determination that such modifications are needed to
protect water quality.
2. The Commissioner may designate additional small MS4s for coverage under this permit in
accordance with Minn. R. 7090. The owner/operator of a small MS4 that is designated for
coverage must comply with the permit requirements by the dates specified in the
Commissioner’s determination.
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PART II. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Application for Reauthorization
If a permit has been issued by the Agency and the permittee holding the permit desires to
continue the permitted activity beyond the expiration date of the permit, the permittee shall
submit a written application for permit reissuance at least 180 days before the expiration date
of the existing permit. (Minn. R. 7001.0040, subp.3).
B. New Permittee Applicants
To become a new permittee authorized to discharge stormwater under this permit, the
owner/operator of a small MS4 shall submit an application, on a form provided by the
Commissioner, in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 3, and the following
requirements:
1. Submit Part 1 of the permit application (includes the permit application fee).
2. Submit Part 2 of the permit application, with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
(SWPPP) document completed in accordance with Part II.D.
C. Existing Permittee Applicants
All existing permittees seeking to continue discharging stormwater associated with a small MS4
after the effective date of this permit shall submit Part 2 of the permit application, on a form
provided by the Commissioner, in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 1, with the
SWPPP document completed in accordance with Part II.D. NOTE: Existing permittees were
required to submit Part 1 of the permit application prior to the expiration date (May 31, 2011)
of the Agency’s small MS4 general permit No.MNR040000, effective June 1, 2006, (see Part II.A
above).
D. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Document
All applicants shall submit a SWPPP document with Part 2 of the application form when seeking
coverage under this permit. The SWPPP document shall become an enforceable part of this
permit upon approval by the Commissioner. Modifications to the SWPPP document that are
required or allowed by this permit (see Part III.G) shall also become enforceable provisions. The
SWPPP document shall be submitted on a form provided by the Commissioner and shall include
the following:
1. A description of partnerships with another regulated small MS4(s), into which the applicant
has entered, in order to satisfy one or more requirements of this permit.
2. A description of all Regulatory Mechanism(s) (e.g., contract language, an ordinance, permits,
standards, etc.) the applicant has developed, implemented, and enforced that satisfies the
requirements of each program specified under Part III.D.3, 4, and 5. The description shall
include the type(s) of Regulatory Mechanism(s) the applicant has in place at the time of
application that will be used to satisfy the requirements. If the Regulatory Mechanism(s)
have not been developed at the time of application (e.g., new permittee applicants), or
revised to meet new requirements of this permit (e.g., existing permittee applicants); the
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applicant shall describe tasks and corresponding schedules necessary to satisfy the permit
requirements in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 2 (existing permittee
applicants), or Table 3 (new permittee applicants).
3. A description of existing Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs) the applicant has
developed and implemented that satisfy the requirements of Part III.B.1. If the applicant has
not yet developed ERPs (e.g., new permittee applicants), or existing ERPs must be updated
to satisfy new requirements, the description must include tasks and corresponding
schedules necessary to satisfy the permit requirements in accordance with the schedule in
Appendix A, Table 2 (existing permittee applicants), or Table 3 (new permittee applicants).
4. A description of the status of the applicant’s storm sewer system map and inventory as
required by Part III.C. The description must indicate whether each requirement of Part
III.C.1, is satisfied, and for Part III.C.2, is complete, at the time of application. For each
requirement of Part III.C that is not satisfied at the time of application, the applicant shall
include tasks and corresponding schedules necessary to satisfy the mapping and inventory
requirements in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 2 (existing permittee
applicants), or Table 3 (new permittee applicants).
5. For each Minimum Control Measure (MCM) outlined in Part III.D:
a. The Best Management Practices (BMPs) the applicant will implement, or has
implemented, for each MCM.
b. The measurable goals for each of the BMPs identified in Part II.D.5.a, including as
appropriate, the months and years in which the applicant will undertake required
actions, including interim milestones and the frequency of the action, in narrative or
numeric form, as appropriate.
c. Name(s) of individual(s) or position titles responsible for implementing and/or
coordinating each component of the MCM.
6. For each applicable Waste Load Allocation (WLA) approved prior to the effective date of
this permit, the applicant shall submit the following information as part of the SWPPP
document:
a. TMDL project name(s)
b. Numeric WLA(s), including units
c. Type of WLA (i.e., categorical or individual)
d. Pollutant(s) of concern
e. Applicable flow data specific to each applicable WLA
f. For each applicable WLA not met at the time of application, a compliance schedule is
required. Compliance schedules can be developed to include multiple WLAs associated
with a TMDL project and shall include:
(1) Interim milestones, expressed as BMPs or progress toward implementation of BMPs
to be achieved during the term of this permit
(2) Dates for implementation of interim milestones
(3) Strategies for continued BMP implementation beyond the term of this permit
(4) Target dates the applicable WLA(s) will be achieved
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g. For each applicable WLA the permittee is reasonably confident is being met at the time
of application, the permittee must provide the following documentation:
(1) Implemented BMPs used to meet each applicable WLA
(2) A narrative describing the permittee’s strategy for long-term continuation of
meeting each applicable WLA.
7. For the requirements of Part III.F, Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems,
if applicable, the applicant shall submit the following:
a. Geographic coordinates of the system
b. Name(s) of individual(s) or position titles responsible for the operation of the system
c. Information listed in Part III.F.3.a(1)-(6), if the system is constructed at the time the
application is submitted to the Agency
d. Indicate if the system complies with the requirements of Part III.F
e. If applicable, for each Part III.F requirement that the applicant’s system does not comply
with at the time of application, describe tasks and corresponding schedules necessary to
bring the system into compliance in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table
2 (existing permittee applicants), or Table 3 (new permittee applicants).
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PART III. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM (SWPPP)
The permittee shall develop, implement, and enforce a SWPPP designed to reduce the discharge of
pollutants from the small MS4 to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP), to protect water quality,
and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act.
If the permittee enters into a partnership for purposes of meeting SWPPP requirements, the
permittee maintains legal responsibility for compliance with this permit.
Existing permittees shall revise their SWPPP developed under the Agency’s small MS4 general
permit No.MNR040000 that was effective June, 1, 2006, to meet the requirements of this permit in
accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 2. New permittees shall develop, implement,
and enforce their SWPPP in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A, Table 3. The permittee’s
SWPPP shall consist of the following:
A. Regulatory Mechanism(s)
To the extent allowable under state, tribal or local law, the permittee shall develop, implement,
and enforce a Regulatory Mechanism(s) to meet the terms and conditions of Part III.D.3, 4, and
5. A Regulatory Mechanism(s) for the purposes of this permit may consist of contract language,
an ordinance, permits, standards, or any other mechanism, that will be enforced by the
permittee.
B. Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs)
1. The permittee shall develop and implement written ERPs to enforce and compel compliance
with the Regulatory Mechanism(s) developed and implemented by the permittee in
accordance with Part III.A.
2. Enforcement conducted by the permittee pursuant to the ERPs shall be documented.
Documentation shall include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Name of the person responsible for violating the terms and conditions of the
permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s)
b. Date(s) and location(s) of the observed violation(s)
c. Description of the violation(s), including reference(s) to relevant Regulatory
Mechanism(s)
d. Corrective action(s) (including completion schedule) issued by the permittee
e. Date(s) and type(s) of enforcement used to compel compliance (e.g., written notice,
citation, stop work order, withholding of local authorizations, etc.)
f. Referrals to other regulatory organizations (if any)
g. Date(s) violation(s) resolved
C. Mapping and Inventory
1. Mapping
New permittees shall develop, and existing permittees shall update, a storm sewer system
map that depicts the following:
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a. The permittee’s entire small MS4 as a goal, but at a minimum, all pipes 12 inches or
greater in diameter, including stormwater flow direction in those pipes
b. Outfalls, including a unique identification (ID) number assigned by the permittee, and
an associated geographic coordinate
c. Structural stormwater BMPs that are part of the permittee’s small MS4
d. All receiving waters
2. Inventory (2009 Minnesota Session Law, Ch. 172. Sec. 28).
a. The permittee shall complete an inventory of:
(1) All ponds within the permittee’s jurisdiction that are constructed and operated for
purposes of water quality treatment, stormwater detention, and flood control, and
that are used for the collection of stormwater via constructed conveyances.
Stormwater ponds do not include areas of temporary ponding, such as ponds that
exist only during a construction project or short-term accumulations of water in
road ditches.
(2) All wetlands and lakes, within the permittee’s jurisdiction, that collect stormwater
via constructed conveyances.
b. The permittee shall complete and submit the inventory to the Agency on a form
provided by the Commissioner. Each feature inventoried shall include the following
information:
(1) A unique identification (ID) number assigned by the permittee
(2) A geographic coordinate
(3) Type of feature (e.g., pond, wetland, or lake). This may be determined by using best
professional judgment.
D. Minimum Control Measures (MCMs)
The permittee shall incorporate the following six MCMs into the SWPPP. The permittee shall
document as part of the SWPPP, a description of BMPs used for each MCM, the responsible
person(s) and department(s) in charge, an implementation schedule, and measureable goals
that will be used to determine the success of each BMP.
1. Public Education and Outreach
New permittees shall develop and implement, and existing permittees shall revise their
current program, as necessary, and continue to implement, a public education program to
distribute educational materials or equivalent outreach that informs the public of the
impact stormwater discharges have on water bodies and that includes actions citizens,
businesses, and other local organizations can take to reduce the discharge of pollutants to
stormwater. The program shall also include:
a. Distribution of educational materials or equivalent outreach focused on:
(1) Specifically selected stormwater-related issue(s) of high priority to the permittee to
be emphasized during this permit term (e.g., specific TMDL reduction targets,
changing local business practices, promoting adoption of residential BMPs, lake
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improvements through lake associations, responsible management of pet waste,
household chemicals, yard waste, deicing materials, etc.)
(2) Illicit discharge recognition and reporting illicit discharges to the permittee
b. An implementation plan that consists of the following:
(1) Target audience(s), including measurable goals for each audience
(2) Responsible Person(s) in charge of overall plan implementation
(3) Specific activities and schedules to reach measurable goals for each target audience
(4) A description of any coordination with and/or use of other stormwater education
and outreach programs being conducted by other entities, if applicable
(5) Annual evaluation to measure the extent to which measurable goals for each target
audience are attained
c. Documentation of the following information:
(1) A description of any specific stormwater-related issues identified by the permittee
under Part III.D.1.a(1)
(2) All information required under Part III.D.1.b
(3) Any modifications made to the program as a result of the annual evaluation under
Part III.D.1.b(5)
(4) Activities held, including dates, to reach measurable goals
(5) Quantities and descriptions of educational materials distributed, including dates
distributed
2. Public Participation/Involvement
a. New permittees shall develop and implement, and existing permittees shall revise their
current program, as necessary, and continue to implement, a Public
Participation/Involvement program to solicit public input on the SWPPP. The permittee
shall:
(1) Provide a minimum of one (1) opportunity annually for the public to provide input
on the adequacy of the SWPPP. Public meetings can be conducted to satisfy this
requirement provided appropriate local public notice requirements are followed
and opportunity to review and comment on the SWPPP is provided.
(2) Provide access to the SWPPP document, Annual Reports, and other documentation
that supports or describes the SWPPP (e.g., Regulatory Mechanism(s), etc.) for
public review, upon request. All public data requests are subject to the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. § 13.
(3) Consider public input, oral and written, submitted by the public to the permittee,
regarding the SWPPP.
b. Document the following information:
(1) All relevant written input submitted by persons regarding the SWPPP
(2) All responses from the permittee to written input received regarding the SWPPP,
including any modifications made to the SWPPP as a result of the written input
received
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(3) Date(s) and location(s) of events held for purposes of compliance with this
requirement
(4) Notices provided to the public of any events scheduled to meet this requirement,
including any electronic correspondence (e.g., website, e-mail distribution lists,
notices, etc.)
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
New permittees shall develop, implement, and enforce, and existing permittees shall revise
their current program as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce, a program to
detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the small MS4. The IDDE program shall consist of
the following:
a. Map of the small MS4 as required by Part III.C.1.
b. Regulatory Mechanism(s) that effectively prohibits non-stormwater discharges into the
small MS4, except those non-stormwater discharges authorized under Part I.B.1.
c. Incorporation of illicit discharge detection into all inspection and maintenance activities
conducted under Part III.D.6.e and f. Where feasible, illicit discharge inspections shall be
conducted during dry-weather conditions (e.g., periods of 72 or more hours of no
precipitation).
d. Detecting and tracking the source of illicit discharges using visual inspections. The
permittee may also include the use of mobile cameras, collecting and analyzing water
samples, and/or other detailed inspection procedures that may be effective
investigative tools.
e. Training of all field staff, in accordance with the requirements of Part III.D.6.g(2), in illicit
discharge recognition (including conditions which could cause illicit discharges), and
reporting illicit discharges for further investigation.
f. Identification of priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, including at a minimum,
evaluating land uses associated with business/industrial activities, areas where illicit
discharges have been identified in the past, and areas with storage of large quantities of
significant materials that could result in an illicit discharge. Based on this evaluation,
the permittee shall conduct additional illicit discharge inspections in those areas
identified as having a higher likelihood for illicit discharges.
g. For timely response to known, suspected, and reported illicit discharges:
(1) Procedures for investigating, locating, and eliminating the source of illicit
discharges.
(2) Procedures for responding to spills, including emergency response procedures to
prevent spills from entering the small MS4. The procedures shall also include the
immediate notification of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Duty Officer
at 1-800-422-0798 (toll free) or 651-649-5451 (Metro area), if the source of the
illicit discharge is a spill or leak as defined in Minn. Stat. § 115.061.
(3) When the source of the illicit discharge is found, ERPs required by Part III.B (if
necessary) to eliminate the illicit discharge and require any needed corrective
action(s).
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h. Documentation of the following information:
(1) Date(s) and location(s) of IDDE inspections conducted in accordance with Part
III.D.3.c and f
(2) Reports of alleged illicit discharges received, including date(s) of the report(s), and
any follow-up action(s) taken by the permittee
(3) Date(s) of discovery of all illicit discharges
(4) Identification of outfalls, or other areas, where illicit discharges have been
discovered
(5) Sources (including a description and the responsible party) of illicit discharges (if
known)
(6) Action(s) taken by the permittee, including date(s), to address discovered illicit
discharges
4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
New permittees shall develop, implement, and enforce, and existing permittees shall revise
their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce, a Construction
Site Stormwater Runoff Control program that reduces pollutants in stormwater runoff to
the small MS4 from construction activity with a land disturbance of greater than or equal to
one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
development or sale, that occurs within the permittee’s jurisdiction. The program shall
incorporate the following components:
a. Regulatory Mechanism(s)
A Regulatory Mechanism(s) that establishes requirements for erosion and sediment
controls and waste controls that is at least as stringent as the Agency’s general permit
to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity No.MN R100001 (as of
the effective date of this permit). The permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s) shall
require that owners and operators of construction activity develop site plans that must
be submitted to the permittee for review and approval, prior to the start of
construction activity. Site plans must be kept up-to-date by the owners and operators
of construction activity with regard to stormwater runoff controls. The Regulatory
Mechanism(s) must require that site plans incorporate the following erosion and
sediment controls and waste controls as described in the above referenced permit:
(1) BMPs to minimize erosion
(2) BMPs to minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants
(3) BMPs for dewatering activities
(4) Site inspections and records of rainfall events
(5) BMP maintenance
(6) Management of solid and hazardous wastes on each project site
(7) Final stabilization upon the completion of construction activity, including the use
of perennial vegetative cover on all exposed soils or other equivalent means
(8) Criteria for the use of temporary sediment basins
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b. Site plan review
The program shall include written procedures for site plan reviews conducted by the
permittee prior to the start of construction activity, to ensure compliance with
requirements of the Regulatory Mechanism(s). The site plan review procedure shall
include notification to owners and operators proposing construction activity of the
need to apply for and obtain coverage under the Agency’s general permit to Discharge
Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity No.MN R100001.
c. Public input
The program shall include written procedures for receipt and consideration of reports of
noncompliance or other stormwater related information on construction activity
submitted by the public to the permittee.
d. Site inspections
The program shall include written procedures for conducting site inspections, to
determine compliance with the permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s). The written
procedures shall:
(1) Include procedures for identifying priority sites for inspection. Prioritization can be
based on such parameters as topography, soil characteristics, type of receiving
water(s), stage of construction, compliance history, weather conditions, or other
local characteristics and issues.
(2) Identify frequency at which site inspections will be conducted
(3) Identify name(s) of individual(s) or position titles responsible for conducting site
inspections
(4) Include a checklist or other written means to document site inspections when
determining compliance.
e. ERPs required by Part III.B of this permit
f. Documentation of the following information:
(1) For each site plan review – The project name, location, total acreage to be
disturbed, owner and operator of the proposed construction activity, and any
stormwater related comments and supporting documentation used by the
permittee to determine project approval or denial.
(2) For each site inspection - Inspection checklists or other written means used to
document site inspections
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5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management
New permittees shall develop, implement, and enforce, and existing permittees shall revise
their current program, as necessary, and continue to implement and enforce, a Post-
Construction Stormwater Management program that prevents or reduces water pollution
after construction activity is completed, related to new development and redevelopment
projects with land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less
than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, within the
permittee’s jurisdiction and that discharge to the permittee’s small MS4. The program shall
consist, at a minimum, of the following:
a. A Regulatory Mechanism(s) that incorporates:
(1) A requirement that owners and/or operators of construction activity submit site
plans with post-construction stormwater management BMPs to the permittee for
review and approval, prior to start of construction activity
(2) Conditions for Post-Construction Stormwater Management:
The permittee shall develop and implement a Post-Construction Stormwater
Management program that requires the use of any combination of BMPs, with
highest preference given to Green Infrastructure techniques and practices (e.g.,
infiltration, evapotranspiration, reuse/harvesting, conservation design, urban
forestry, green roofs, etc.), necessary to meet the following conditions on the site of
a construction activity to the MEP:
(a) For new development projects – no net increase from pre-project conditions
(on an annual average basis) of:
1) Stormwater discharge Volume, unless precluded by the stormwater
management limitations in Part III.D.5.a(3)(a)
2) Stormwater discharges of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
3) Stormwater discharges of Total Phosphorus (TP)
(b) For redevelopment projects – a net reduction from pre-project conditions (on
an annual average basis) of:
1) Stormwater discharge Volume, unless precluded by the stormwater
management limitations in Part III.D.5.a(3)(a)
2) Stormwater discharges of TSS
3) Stormwater discharges of TP
(3) Stormwater management limitations and exceptions
(a) Limitations
1) The permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s) shall prohibit the use of
infiltration techniques to achieve the conditions for post-construction
stormwater management in Part III.D.5.a(2) when the infiltration structural
stormwater BMP will receive discharges from, or be constructed in areas:
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a) Where industrial facilities are not authorized to infiltrate industrial
stormwater under an NPDES/SDS Industrial Stormwater Permit issued
by the Agency
b) Where vehicle fueling and maintenance occur
c) With less than three (3) feet of separation distance from the bottom of
the infiltration system to the elevation of the seasonally saturated soils
or the top of bedrock
d) Where high levels of contaminants in soil or groundwater will be
mobilized by the infiltrating stormwater
2) The permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s) shall restrict the use of
infiltration techniques to achieve the conditions for post-construction
stormwater management, without higher engineering review, sufficient to
provide a functioning treatment system and prevent adverse impacts to
groundwater, when the infiltration device will be constructed in areas:
a) With predominately Hydrologic Soil Group D (clay) soils
b) Within 1,000 feet up-gradient, or 100 feet down-gradient of active karst
features
c) Within a Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) as defined
in Minn. R. 4720.5100, subp. 13
d) Where soil infiltration rates are more than 8.3 inches per hour
3) For linear projects where the lack of right-of-way precludes the installation
of volume control practices that meet the conditions for post-construction
stormwater management in Part.III.D.5.a(2), the permittee’s Regulatory
Mechanism(s) may allow exceptions as described in Part III.D.5.a(3)(b). The
permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s) shall ensure that a reasonable
attempt be made to obtain right-of-way during the project planning
process.
(b) Exceptions for stormwater discharge volume
The permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s) may allow for lesser volume control
on the site of the original construction activity than that in Part III.D.5.a(2) only
under the following circumstances:
1) The owner and/or operator of a construction activity is precluded from
infiltrating stormwater through a designed system due to any of the
infiltration related limitations described above, and
2) The owner and/or operator of the construction activity implements, to the
MEP, volume reduction techniques, other than infiltration, (e.g.,
evapotranspiration, reuse/harvesting, conservation design, green roofs,
etc.) on the site of the original construction activity that reduces
stormwater discharge volume, but may not meet the conditions for post-
construction stormwater management in Part III.D.5.a(2).
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(4) Mitigation provisions
There may be circumstances where the permittee or other owners and operators of
a construction activity cannot cost effectively meet the conditions for post-
construction stormwater management for TSS and/or TP in Part III.D.5.a(2) on the
site of the original construction activity. For this purpose, the permittee shall
identify, or may require owners or operators of a construction activity to identify,
locations where mitigation projects can be completed. The permittee’s Regulatory
Mechanism(s) shall ensure that any stormwater discharges of TSS and/or TP not
addressed on the site of the original construction activity are addressed through
mitigation and, at a minimum, shall ensure the following requirements are met:
(a) Mitigation project areas are selected in the following order of preference:
1) Locations that yield benefits to the same receiving water that receives
runoff from the original construction activity
2) Locations within the same Department of Natural Resource (DNR)
catchment area as the original construction activity
3) Locations in the next adjacent DNR catchment area up-stream
4) Locations anywhere within the permittee’s jurisdiction
(b) Mitigation projects must involve the creation of new structural stormwater
BMPs or the retrofit of existing structural stormwater BMPs, or the use of a
properly designed regional structural stormwater BMP.
(c) Routine maintenance of structural stormwater BMPs already required by this
permit cannot be used to meet mitigation requirements of this Part.
(d) Mitigation projects shall be completed within 24 months after the start of the
original construction activity.
(e) The permittee shall determine, and document, who is responsible for long-term
maintenance on all mitigation projects of this Part.
(f) If the permittee receives payment from the owner and/or operator of a
construction activity for mitigation purposes in lieu of the owner or operator of
that construction activity meeting the conditions for post-construction
stormwater management in Part III.D.5.a(2), the permittee shall apply any such
payment received to a public stormwater project, and all projects must be in
compliance with Part III.D.5.a(4)(a)-(e).
(5) Long-term maintenance of structural stormwater BMPs
The permittee’s Regulatory Mechanism(s) shall provide for the establishment of
legal mechanism(s) between the permittee and owners or operators responsible for
the long-term maintenance of structural stormwater BMPs not owned or operated
by the permittee, that have been implemented to meet the conditions for post-
construction stormwater management in Part III.D.5.a(2). This only includes
structural stormwater BMPs constructed after the effective date of this permit,
that are directly connected to the permittee’s MS4, and that are in the permittee’s
jurisdiction. The legal mechanism shall include provisions that, at a minimum:
(a) Allow the permittee to conduct inspections of structural stormwater BMPs not
owned or operated by the permittee, perform necessary maintenance, and
assess costs for those structural stormwater BMPs when the permittee
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determines that the owner and/or operator of that structural stormwater BMP
has not conducted maintenance.
(b) Include conditions that are designed to preserve the permittee’s right to ensure
maintenance responsibility, for structural stormwater BMPs not owned or
operated by the permittee, when those responsibilities are legally transferred
to another party.
(c) Include conditions that are designed to protect/preserve structural stormwater
BMPs and site features that are implemented to comply with Part III.D.5.a(2). If
site configurations or structural stormwater BMPs change, causing decreased
structural stormwater BMP effectiveness, new or improved structural
stormwater BMPs must be implemented to ensure the conditions for post-
construction stormwater management in Part III.D.5.a(2) continue to be met.
b. Site plan review
The program shall include written procedures for site plan reviews conducted by the
permittee prior to the start of construction activity, to ensure compliance with
requirements of the Regulatory Mechanism(s).
c. Documentation of the following information:
(1) Any supporting documentation used by the permittee to determine compliance
with Part III.D.5.a, including the project name, location, owner and operator of the
construction activity, any checklists used for conducting site plan reviews, and any
calculations used to determine compliance
(2) All supporting documentation associated with mitigation projects authorized by the
permittee
(3) Payments received and used in accordance with Part III.D.5.a(4)(f)
(4) All legal mechanisms drafted in accordance with Part III.D.5.a(5), including date(s) of
the agreement(s) and name(s) of all responsible parties involved
6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For Municipal Operations
New permittees shall develop and implement, and existing permittees shall revise their
current program, as necessary, and continue to implement, an operations and maintenance
program that prevents or reduces the discharge of pollutants from permittee
owned/operated facilities and operations to the small MS4. The operations and
maintenance program shall include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Facilities Inventory
The permittee shall develop and maintain an inventory of permittee owned/operated
facilities that contribute pollutants to stormwater discharges. Facilities to be
inventoried may include, but is not limited to: composting, equipment storage and
maintenance, hazardous waste disposal, hazardous waste handling and transfer;
landfills, solid waste handling and transfer, parks, pesticide storage, public parking lots,
public golf courses; public swimming pools, public works yards, recycling, salt storage,
vehicle storage and maintenance (e.g., fueling and washing) yards, and materials
storage yards.
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b. Development and Implementation of BMPs for inventoried facilities and municipal
operations
Considering the source of pollutants and sensitivity of receiving waters (e.g.,
Outstanding Resource Value Waters (ORVWs), impaired waters, trout streams, etc.), the
permittee shall develop and implement BMPs that prevent or reduce pollutants in
stormwater discharges from the small MS4 and from:
(1) All inventoried facilities that discharge to the MS4, and
(2) The following municipal operations that may contribute pollutants to stormwater
discharges, where applicable:
(a) Waste disposal and storage, including dumpsters
(b) Management of temporary and permanent stockpiles of materials such as street
sweepings, snow, deicing materials (e.g., salt), sand and sediment removal piles
(c) Vehicle fueling, washing and maintenance
(d) Routine street and parking lot sweeping
(e) Emergency response, including spill prevention plans
(f) Cleaning of maintenance equipment, building exteriors, dumpsters, and the
disposal of associated waste and wastewater
(g) Use, storage, and disposal of significant materials
(h) Landscaping, park, and lawn maintenance
(i) Road maintenance, including pothole repair, road shoulder maintenance,
pavement marking, sealing, and repaving
(j) Right-of-way maintenance, including mowing
(k) Application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
(l) Cold-weather operations, including plowing or other snow removal practices,
sand use, and application of deicing compounds
c. Development and implementation of BMPs for MS4 discharges that may affect Source
Water Protection Areas (Minn. R. 4720.5100-4720.5590)
The permittee shall incorporate BMPs into the SWPPP to protect any of the following
drinking water sources that the MS4 discharge may affect, and the permittee shall
include the map of these sources with the SWPPP if they have been mapped:
(1) Wells and source waters for DWSMAs identified as vulnerable under Minn.
R. 4720.5205, 4720.5210, and 4720.5330
(2) Source water protection areas for surface intakes identified in the source water
assessments conducted by or for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) under
the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, U.S.C. §§ 300j – 13
d. Pond Assessment Procedures and Schedule
The permittee shall develop procedures and a schedule for the purpose of determining
the TSS and TP treatment effectiveness of all permittee owned/operated ponds
constructed and used for the collection and treatment of stormwater. The schedule
(which may exceed this permit term) shall be based on measureable goals and priorities
established by the permittee.
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e. Inspections
(1) Unless inspection frequency is adjusted as described below, the permittee shall
conduct annual inspections of structural stormwater BMPs (excluding stormwater
ponds which are under a separate schedule below) to determine structural integrity,
proper function and maintenance needs.
Inspections of structural stormwater BMPs shall be conducted annually unless the
permittee determines if either of the following conditions apply: 1) Complaints
received or patterns of maintenance indicate a greater frequency is necessary, or 2)
Maintenance or sediment removal is not required after completion of the first two
annual inspections; in which case the permittee may reduce the frequency of
inspections to once every two (2) years. However, existing permittees are
authorized under this permit to continue using inspection frequency adjustments,
previously determined under the general stormwater permit for small MS4s
No.MNR040000, effective June 1, 2006, provided that documentation requirements
in Part III.D.6.h(2) are satisfied.
(2) Prior to the expiration date of this permit, the permittee shall conduct at least one
inspection of all ponds and outfalls (excluding underground outfalls) in order to
determine structural integrity, proper function, and maintenance needs.
(3) The permittee shall conduct quarterly inspections of stockpiles, and storage and
material handling areas as inventoried in Part III.D.6.a, to determine maintenance
needs and proper function of BMPs.
f. Maintenance
Based on inspection findings, the permittee shall determine if repair, replacement, or
maintenance measures are necessary in order to ensure the structural integrity, proper
function, and treatment effectiveness of structural stormwater BMPs. Necessary
maintenance shall be completed as soon as possible to prevent or reduce the discharge
of pollutants to stormwater.
g. Employee Training
The permittee shall develop and implement a stormwater management training
program commensurate with employee’s job-duties as they relate to the permittee’s
SWPPP, including reporting and assessment activities. The permittee may use training
materials from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), state and
regional agencies, or other organizations as appropriate to meet this requirement. The
employee training program shall:
(1) Address the importance of protecting water quality
(2) Cover the requirements of the permit relevant to the job duties of the employee
(3) Include a schedule that establishes initial training for new and/or seasonal
employees, and recurring training intervals for existing employees to address
changes in procedures, practices, techniques, or requirements
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h. Documentation of the following information:
(1) Date(s) and description of findings of all inspections conducted in accordance with
Part III.D.6.e
(2) Any adjustments to inspection frequency as authorized under Part III.D.6.e(1)
(3) A description of maintenance conducted, including dates, as a result of inspection
findings
(4) Pond sediment excavation and removal activities, including:
(a) The unique ID number (consistent with that required in Part III.C.2.a) of each
stormwater pond from which sediment is removed
(b) The volume (e.g., cubic yards) of sediment removed from each stormwater
pond
(c) Results from any testing of sediment from each removal activity
(d) Location(s) of final disposal of sediment from each stormwater pond
(5) Employee stormwater management training events, including a list of topics
covered, names of employees in attendance, and date of each event
E. Discharges to Impaired Waters with a USEPA-Approved TMDL that Includes an Applicable WLA
For each applicable WLA approved prior to the effective date of this permit, the BMPs included
in the compliance schedule at application constitute a discharge requirement for the permittee.
The permittee shall demonstrate continuing progress toward meeting each discharge
requirement, on a form provided by the Commissioner, by submitting the following:
1. An assessment of progress toward meeting each discharge requirement, including a list of
all BMPs being applied to achieve each applicable WLA. For each structural stormwater
BMP, the permittee shall provide a unique identification (ID) number and geographic
coordinate. If the listed structural stormwater BMP is also inventoried as required by Part
III.C.2, the same ID number shall be used.
2. A list of all BMPs the permittee submitted at the time of application in the SWPPP
document compliance schedule(s) and the stage of implementation for each BMP, including
any BMPs specifically identified for the small MS4 in the TMDL report that the permittee
plans to implement
3. An up-dated estimate of the cumulative reductions in loading achieved for each pollutant of
concern associated with each applicable WLA
4. An up-dated narrative describing any adaptive management strategies used (including
projected dates) for making progress toward achieving each applicable WLA
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F. Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment Systems
If the permittee uses an alum or ferric chloride phosphorus treatment system, the permittee
shall comply with the following:
1. Minimum Requirements of an Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment System
a. Limitations
(1) The permittee shall use the treatment system for the treatment of phosphorus in
stormwater. Non-stormwater discharges shall not be treated by this system.
(2) The treatment system must be contained within the conveyances and structural
stormwater BMPs of a small MS4. The utilized conveyances and structural
stormwater BMPs shall not include any receiving waters.
(3) Phosphorus treatment systems utilizing chemicals other than alum or ferric chloride
must receive written approval from the Agency.
(4) In-lake phosphorus treatment activities are not authorized under this permit.
b. Treatment System Design
(1) The treatment system shall be constructed in a manner that diverts the stormwater
flow to be treated from the main conveyance system.
(2) A High Flow Bypass shall be part of the inlet design.
(3) A flocculent storage/settling area shall be incorporated into the design, and
adequate maintenance access must be provided (minimum of 8 feet wide) for the
removal of accumulated sediment.
2. Monitoring During Operation
a. A designated person shall perform visual monitoring of the treatment system for proper
performance at least once every seven (7) days, and within 24 hours after a rainfall
event greater than 2.5 inches in 24 hours. Following visual monitoring which occurs
within 24 hours after a rainfall event, the next visual monitoring must be conducted
within seven (7) days after that rainfall event.
b. Three benchmark monitoring stations shall be established. Table B-1 shall be used for
the parameters, units of measure, and frequency of measurement for each station.
c. Samples shall be collected as grab samples or flow-weighted 24-hour composite samples.
d. Each sample, excluding pH samples, must be analyzed by a laboratory certified by the
MDH and/or the MPCA, and:
(1) Sample preservation and test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform
to 40 CFR Part 136 and Minn. R. 7041.3200.
(2) Detection limits for dissolved phosphorus, dissolved aluminum, and dissolved iron
shall be a minimum of 6 micrograms per liter (µg/L), 10 µg/L, and 20 µg/L,
respectively.
(3) pH must be measured within 15 minutes of sample collection using calibrated and
maintained equipment.
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Table B-1:
Monitoring Parameters During Operation
Station Alum Parameters Ferric Parameters Units Frequency
Upstream-
Background
Total Phosphorus
Dissolved Phosphorus
Total Aluminum
Dissolved Aluminum
pH
Flow
Total Phosphorus
Dissolved Phosphorus
Total Iron
Dissolved Iron
pH
Flow
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
SU
Mgd
1 x week
1 x week
1 x month
1 x week
1 x week
Daily
Alum or Ferric
Chloride Feed
Alum Ferric Gallons Daily Total Dosed
In Gallons
Discharge
From
Treatment
Total Phosphorus
Dissolved Phosphorus
Total Aluminum
Dissolved Aluminum
pH
Flow
Total Phosphorus
Dissolved Phosphorus
Total Iron
Dissolved Iron
pH
Flow
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
SU
Mgd
1 x week
1 x week
1 x month
1 x week
1 x week
Daily
e. In the following situations, the permittee shall perform corrective action(s) and
immediately notify the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Duty Officer at
1-800-422-0798 (toll free) or 651-649-5451 (Metro area):
(1) The pH of the discharged water is not within the range of 6.0 and 9.0
(2) Any indications of toxicity or measurements exceeding water quality standards
(3) A spill, as defined in Minn. Stat. § 115.01, subd. 13, of alum or ferric chloride
3. Reporting and Recordkeeping
a. Annual Reporting
The permittee shall submit the following information with the Annual Report in Part
IV.B. The Annual Report must include a month-by-month summary of:
(1) Date(s) of operation
(2) Chemical(s) used for treatment
(3) Gallons of water treated
(4) Gallons of alum or ferric chloride treatment used
(5) Calculated pounds of phosphorus removed
(6) Any performance issues and the corrective action(s), including the date(s) when
corrective action(s) were taken
b. On-Site Recordkeeping
A record of the following design parameters shall be kept on-site:
(1) Site-specific jar testing conducted using typical and representative water samples in
accordance with ASTM D2035-08 (2003)
(2) Baseline concentrations of the following parameters in the influent and receiving
waters:
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(a) Aluminum or Iron
(b) Phosphorus
(3) The following system parameters and how each was determined:
(a) Flocculent settling velocity
(b) Minimum required retention time
(c) Rate of diversion of stormwater into the system
(d) The flow rate from the discharge of the outlet structure
(e) Range of expected dosing rates
4. Treatment System Management
The following site-specific procedures shall be developed and a copy kept on-site:
a. Procedures for the installation, operation and maintenance of all pumps, generators,
control systems, and other equipment
b. Specific parameters for determining when the solids must be removed from the system
and how the solids will be handled and disposed of
c. Procedures for cleaning up and/or containing a spill of each chemical stored on-site
G. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Modification
1. The Commissioner may require the permittee to modify the SWPPP as needed, in
accordance with the procedures of Minn. R. 7001, and may consider the following factors:
a. Discharges from the small MS4 are impacting the quality of receiving waters.
b. More stringent requirements are necessary to comply with state or federal regulations.
c. Additional conditions are deemed necessary to comply with the goals and applicable
requirements of the Clean Water Act and protect water quality.
2. Modifications that the permittee chooses to make to the SWPPP document developed
under Part II.D, other than modifications authorized in Part III.G.3 below, must be approved
by the Commissioner in accordance with the procedures of Minn. R. 7001. All requests must
be in writing, setting forth schedules for compliance. The request must discuss alternative
program modifications, assure compliance with requirements of the permit, and meet other
applicable laws.
3. The SWPPP document may only be modified by the permittee without prior approval of the
Commissioner provided it is in accordance with a. or b. below, and the Commissioner is
notified of the modification in the Annual Report for the year the modification is made.
a. A BMP is added, and none subtracted, from the SWPPP document.
b. A less effective BMP identified in the SWPPP document is replaced with a more
effective BMP. The alternate BMP shall address the same, or similar, concerns as the
ineffective or failed BMP.
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PART IV. ANNUAL SWPPP ASSESSMENT, ANNUAL REPORTING, AND RECORD KEEPING
A. Annual SWPPP Assessment
The permittee shall conduct an Annual Assessment of their SWPPP to determine program
compliance, the appropriateness of BMPs, and progress towards achieving the measurable goals
identified in their SWPPP document. The Annual SWPPP Assessment shall be performed prior to
completion of each Annual Report.
B. Annual Reporting
The permittee shall submit an Annual Report to the Agency by June 30th of each calendar year.
The Annual Report shall cover the portion of the previous calendar year during which the
permittee was authorized to discharge stormwater under this permit. The Annual Report shall
be submitted to the Agency, on a form provided by the Commissioner, that will at a minimum,
consist of the following:
1. The status of compliance with permit terms and conditions, including an assessment of the
appropriateness of BMPs identified by the permittee and progress towards achieving the
identified measurable goals for each of the MCMs in Part III.D.1-6. The assessment must be
based on results of information collected and analyzed, including monitoring (if any),
inspection findings, and public input received during the reporting period.
2. The stormwater activities the permittee plans to undertake during the next reporting cycle
3. A change in any identified BMPs or measurable goals for any of the MCMs in Part III.D.1-6
4. Information required in Part III.E, to demonstrate progress in meeting applicable WLAs
5. Information required to be recorded or documented in Part III
6. A statement that the permittee is relying on a partnership(s) with another regulated Small
MS4(s) to satisfy one or more permit requirements (if applicable), and what agreements the
permittee has entered into in support of this effort
C. Record Keeping
1. The permittee shall keep records required by the NPDES permit for at least three (3) years
beyond the term of this permit. The permittee shall submit records to the Commissioner
only if specifically asked to do so.
2. The permittee shall make records, including components of the SWPPP, available to the
public at reasonable times during regular business hours (see 40 CFR § 122.7 for
confidentiality provision).
3. The permittee shall retain copies of the permit application, all documentation necessary to
comply with SWPPP requirements, all data and information used by the permittee to
complete the application process, and any information developed as a requirement of this
permit or as requested by the Commissioner, for a period of at least three (3) years beyond
the date of permit expiration. This period is automatically extended during the course of an
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unresolved enforcement action regarding the small MS4 or as requested by the
Commissioner.
D. Where to Submit
The permittee shall use an electronic submittal process, when provided by the Agency, when
submitting information required by this permit. When submitting information electronically is
not possible, the permittee may use the following mailing address:
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Attn: WQ Submittals Center
520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
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PART V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. The Agency’s issuance of a permit does not release the permittee from any liability, penalty, or
duty imposed by Minnesota or federal statutes or rules or local ordinances, except the
obligation to obtain the permit. (Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp.3, item A)
B. The Agency’s issuance of a permit does not prevent the future adoption by the Agency of
pollution control rules, standards, or orders more stringent than those now in existence and
does not prevent the enforcement of these rules, standards, or orders against the permittee.
(Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp.3, item B)
C. The permit does not convey a property right or an exclusive privilege. (Minn.
R. 7001.0150, subp. 3, item C)
D. The Agency’s issuance of a permit does not obligate the Agency to enforce local laws, rules, or
plans beyond that authorized by Minnesota statutes. (Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp.3, item D)
E. The permittee shall perform the actions or conduct the activity authorized by the permit in
accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the Agency and in compliance with
the conditions of the permit. (Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp. 3, item E)
F. The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain the facilities and systems of
treatment and control and the appurtenances related to them which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit. Proper operation and
maintenance includes effective performance, adequate funding, adequate operator staffing and
training, and adequate laboratory and process controls, including appropriate quality assurance
procedures. The permittee shall install and maintain appropriate backup or auxiliary facilities if
they are necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the permit and, for all permits
other than hazardous waste facility permits, if these backup or auxiliary facilities are technically
and economically feasible. (Minn. R. 7001.0150. subp. 3, item F.)
G. The permittee may not knowingly make a false or misleading statement, representation, or
certification in a record, report, plan, or other document required to be submitted to the
Agency or to the Commissioner by the permit. The permittee shall immediately upon discovery
report to the Commissioner an error or omission in these records, reports, plans, or other
documents. (Minn. Stat. § 609.671; Minn.R. 7001.0150, subp.3, item G.; and Minn.
R. 7001.1090, subp. 1, items G and H)
H. The permittee shall, when requested by the Commissioner, submit within a reasonable time the
information and reports that are relevant to the control of pollution regarding the construction,
modification, or operation of the facility covered by the permit or regarding the conduct of the
activity covered by the permit. (Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp. 3, item H)
I. When authorized by Minn. Stat. §§ 115.04; 115B.17, subd. 4; and 116.091, and upon
presentation of proper credentials, the Agency, or an authorized employee or agent of the
Agency, shall be allowed by the permittee to enter at reasonable times upon the property of
the permittee to examine and copy books, papers, records, or memoranda pertaining to the
construction, modification, or operation of the facility covered by the permit or pertaining to the
activity covered by the permit; and to conduct surveys and investigations, including sampling or
monitoring, pertaining to the construction, modification, or operation of the facility covered by
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the permit or pertaining to the activity covered by the permit. (Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp.3, item
I)
J. If the permittee discovers, through any means, including notification by the Agency, that
noncompliance with a condition of the permit has occurred, the permittee shall take all
reasonable steps to minimize the adverse impacts on human health, public drinking water
supplies, or the environment resulting from the noncompliance. (Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp.3,
item J)
K. If the permittee discovers that noncompliance with a condition of the permit has occurred
which could endanger human health, public drinking water supplies, or the environment, the
permittee shall, within 24 hours of the discovery of the noncompliance, orally notify the
Commissioner. Within five days of the discovery of the noncompliance, the permittee shall
submit to the Commissioner a written description of the noncompliance; the cause of the
noncompliance, the exact dates of the period of the noncompliance, if the noncompliance has
not been corrected; the anticipated time it is expected to continue, and steps taken or planned
to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. (Minn. R. 7001.0150,
subp.3, item K)
L. The permittee shall report noncompliance with the permit not reported under item K as a part
of the next report, which the permittee is required to submit under this permit. If no reports are
required within 30 days of the discovery of the noncompliance, the permittee shall submit the
information listed in item K within 30 days of the discovery of the noncompliance. (Minn. R.
7001.0150, subp.3, item L)
M. The permittee shall give advance notice to the Commissioner as soon as possible of planned
physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility (MS4) or activity that may result in
noncompliance with a Minnesota or federal pollution control statute or rule or a condition of
the permit. (Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp. 3, item M)
N. The permit is not transferable to any person without the express written approval of the Agency
after compliance with the requirements of Minn. R. 7001.0190. A person to whom the permit
has been transferred shall comply with the conditions of the permit. (Minn. R. 7001.0150,
subp.3, item N)
O. The permit authorizes the permittee to perform the activities described in the permit under the
conditions of the permit. In issuing the permit, the state and Agency assume no responsibility
for damage to persons, property, or the environment caused by the activities of the permittee
in the conduct of its actions, including those activities authorized, directed, or undertaken under
the permit. To the extent the state and Agency may be liable for the activities of its employees,
that liability is explicitly limited to that provided in the Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. § 3.736.
(Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp. 3, item O)
P. This permit incorporates by reference the applicable portions of 40 CFR §§ 122.41 and 122.42
parts (c) and (d), and Minn. R. 7001.1090, which are enforceable parts of this permit.
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APPENDIX A
SCHEDULES
Table 1
Application Submittal Schedule for Existing permittees
Group 1
Within 90 days after permit effective date
Alexandria, City
Andover, City
Anoka Technical College
Arden Hills, City
Birchwood Village, City
Cambridge, City
Centerville, City
Chaska, City
Dakota County Technical College
Detroit Lakes, City
Excelsior, City
Glencoe, City
Grand Rapids, City
Greenwood, City
Hibbing, City
Hilltop, City
Inver Hills Community College
Little Falls, City
Long Lake, City
Maple Plain, City
Minnetonka Beach, City
Monticello, City
Northland Comm & Technical College
Oak Grove, City
Orono, City
Ramsey, City
Sartell, City
South St Paul, City
St Bonifacius, City
St Cloud Technical College
St Louis County
St Paul Park, City
Waite Park, City
Woodland, City
Group 2
Within 120 days after permit effective date
Anoka, City
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Baxter, City
Brainerd, City
Buffalo, City
Champlin, City
Clay County
Coon Creek WD
Dayton, City
Dilworth, City
East Grand Forks, City
Elk River, City
Elko New Market, City
Fridley, City
Hutchinson, City
La Crescent, City
Lake Superior College - Duluth
Landfall, City
Lauderdale, City
Litchfield, City
Mendota, City
Midway Township
MN State Comm and Tech College-Moorhead
Moorhead, City
Mounds View, City
North Oaks, City
Nowthen, City
Proctor, City
Red Wing, City
Shakopee, City
South Washington WD
Spring Park, City
St Joseph, City
St Michael, City
Stearns County
Tonka Bay, City
West St Paul, City
Willernie, City
Winona, City
Group 3
Within 150 days after permit effective date
Albert Lea, City
Anoka County
Apple Valley, City
Austin, City
Bemidji, City
Benton County
Big Lake, City
Big Lake Township
Blaine, City
Bloomington, City
Brockway Township
Hennepin Technical College Eden Prairie
Hermantown, City
Hopkins, City
Houston County
Hugo, City
Independence, City
Inver Grove Heights, City
Jackson Township
La Crescent Township
Laketown Township
Lakeville, City
Owatonna, City
Pine Springs, City
Plymouth, City
Prior Lake, City
Prior Lake-Spring Lake WSD
Ramsey County Public Works
Ramsey-Washington Metro WD
Redwood Falls, City
Rice Creek WD
Rice Lake Township
Richfield, City
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Brooklyn Center, City
Brooklyn Park, City
Burnsville, City
Capitol Region WD
Carver, City
Carver County
Cascade Township
Century College
Chanhassen, City
Circle Pines, City
Cloquet, City
Columbia Heights, City
Coon Rapids, City
Corcoran, City
Cottage Grove, City
Credit River Township
Crystal, City
Dakota County
Deephaven, City
Dellwood, City
Duluth, City
Duluth Township
Eagan, City
East Bethel, City
Eden Prairie, City
Edina, City
Empire Township
Fairmont, City
Falcon Heights, City
Faribault, City
Farmington, City
Federal Medical Center
Fergus Falls, City
Forest Lake, City
Gem Lake, City
Golden Valley, City
Grant, City
Ham Lake, City
Hastings, City
Haven Township
Haverhill Township
Hennepin County
Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Pk
Lake Elmo, City
Le Sauk Township
Lexington, City
Lilydale, City
Lino Lakes, City
Little Canada, City
Loretto, City
Louisville Township
Mahtomedi, City
Mankato, City
Maplewood, City
Maple Grove, City
Marion Township
Marshall, City
Medicine Lake, City
Medina, City
Mendota Heights, City
Metropolitan State University
Minden Township
Minnehaha Creek WD
Minnesota Correctional-Lino Lakes
Minnesota Correctional-St Cloud
Minnetonka, City
Minnetrista, City
MNDOT Metro District
MNDOT Outstate District
MN State University-Moorhead
Montevideo, City
Mound, City
Mpls Community/Technical College
New Brighton, City
New Hope, City
New Ulm, City
Newport City
Normandale Community College
North Branch, City
North Hennepin Community College
North Mankato, City
North St Paul, City
Northfield, City
Oakdale, City
Olmsted County
Robbinsdale, City
Rochester, City
Rochester Community & Tech College
Rochester Township
Rosemount, City
Roseville, City
Sauk Rapids, City
Sauk Rapids Township
Savage, City
Osseo, City
Otsego, City
Scott County
Sherburne County
Shoreview, City
Shorewood, City
Spring Lake Park, City
Spring Lake, Township
Saint Paul College
St Anthony Village, City
St Cloud, City
St Cloud State University
St Joseph Township
St Louis Park, City
St Peter, City
Stillwater, City
Sunfish Lake, City
U of M-Duluth
U of M-Twin Cities Campus
Vadnais Heights, City
Valley Branch WD
Victoria, City
Waconia, City
Waseca, City
Washington County
Watab Township
Wayzata, City
West Lakeland Township
White Bear Lake, City
White Bear Township
Willmar, City
Woodbury, City
Worthington, City
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Table 2
Existing Permittees – Schedule of Permit Requirements
Permit Requirement Schedule
PART II. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Submit Part 2 of the permit application with the SWPPP
document completed in accordance with Part II.D.
See Table 1 above.
PART III. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
PROGRAM (SWPPP)
Complete revisions to incorporate requirements of Part
III.A-F into current SWPPP.
Part III.C Mapping and Inventory
Part III.C.2 Inventory
Complete and submit inventory in accordance with Part
III.C.2.
Part III.D.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping For
Municipal Operations
Part III.D.6.e Inspections
Conduct inspections.
Part III.E Impaired Waters and TMDLs (if applicable)
Submit all information required by Part III.E .
Part III.F. Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment
Systems (if applicable)
Meet requirements for treatment systems under Part
III.F.
Within 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended, unless other timelines have been
specifically established in this permit and identified
below.
Within 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
Annually (Part III.D.6.e(1) and (2)), Quarterly (Part
III.D.6.e(3)).
With each Annual Report required in Part IV.B.
Within 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
PART IV. ANNUAL SWPPP ASSESSMENT, ANNUAL
REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING
Part IV.A Annual SWPPP Assessment
Conduct assessment of the SWPPP.
Part IV.B Annual Reporting
Submit an Annual Report
Annually and prior to completion of each Annual
Report.
By June 30th of each calendar year.
Table 3
New Permittees – Schedule of Permit Requirements
Permit Requirement Schedule
PART II. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Submit Part 1, and Part 2 of the permit application with
the proposed SWPPP document as required by Part II.D.
Within 18 months of written notification from the
Commissioner that the MS4 meets the criteria in
Minn. R. 7090.1010, Subpart 1.A. or B. and permit
coverage is required.
PART III. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
PROGRAM (SWPPP)
Complete all requirements of Part III.A-F.
Part III.A Regulatory Mechanism(s)
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
(see Part III.D.3)
Within 36 months of the date permit coverage is
extended, unless other timelines have been
specifically established in this permit and identified
below; or
Within timelines established by the Commissioner
under Part I.F.2.
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Develop, implement, and enforce Regulatory Mechanism.
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
(see Part III.D.4)
Develop, implement, and enforce Regulatory Mechanism.
Post-Construction Stormwater Management
(see Part III.D.5)
Develop, implement, and enforce Regulatory Mechanism.
Part III.B Enforcement Response Procedures (ERPs)
Develop and implement written ERPs for the Regulatory
Mechanism(s) required under Part III.A.
Part III.C Mapping and Inventory
Part III.C.1 Mapping
Develop a storm sewer system map.
Part III.C.2 Inventory
Complete and submit inventory in accordance with Part
III.C.2.
Part III.D Minimum Control Measures
Part III.D.4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Develop, implement, and enforce a Construction Site
Stormwater Runoff Control program.
Part III.D.5 Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Develop, implement, and enforce a Post-Construction
Stormwater Management program.
Part III.D.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations
Part III.D.6.e Inspections
Conduct inspections.
Part III.E Impaired Waters and TMDLs (if applicable)
Submit all information required by Part III.E.
Part III.F. Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment
Systems (if applicable)
Meet requirements for treatment systems under Part
III.F.
Within 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
Within six (6) months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
Within 24 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
Within 24 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
Within 24 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
Within 24 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
Within six (6) months of the date permit coverage is
extended. See Part III.A Regulatory Mechanism(s).
Within 24 months of the date permit coverage is
extended. See Part III.A Regulatory Mechanism(s).
Annually (Part III.D.6.e(1) and (2)), Quarterly (Part
III.D.6.e(3)).
With each Annual Report required in Part IV.B.
Within 12 months of the date permit coverage is
extended.
PART IV. ANNUAL SWPPP ASSESSMENT, ANNUAL
REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING
Part IV.A Annual SWPPP Assessment
Conduct assessment of the SWPPP.
Part IV.B Annual Reporting
Submit an Annual Report.
Annually and prior to completion of each Annual
Report.
By June 30th of each calendar year.
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APPENDIX B
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The definitions in this Part are for purposes of this permit only.
1. “Active Karst” means geographic areas underlain by carbonate bedrock (or other forms of bedrock
that can erode or dissolve) with less than 50 feet of sediment cover.
2. “Agency” means the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or MPCA. (Minn. Stat. § 116.36, subd. 2.)
3. “Alum or Ferric Chloride Phosphorus Treatment System” means the diversion of flowing
stormwater from a MS4, removal of phosphorus through the use a continuous feed of alum or ferric
chloride additive, flocculation, and the return of the treated stormwater back into a MS4 or
receiving water.
4. “Applicable WLA” – means a Waste Load Allocation assigned to the permittee and approved by the
USEPA.
5. “Best Management Practices” or “BMPs” means practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of the
waters of the state, including schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, and other
management practices, and also includes treatment requirements, operating procedures and
practices to control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge, or waste disposal or drainage from
raw material storage. (Minn. R. 7001.1020, subp.5.)
6. “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or the
Commissioner’s designee. (Minn. Stat. § 116.36, subd. 3.)
7. “Common Plan of Development or Sale” means a contiguous area where multiple separate and
distinct land disturbing activities may be taking place at different times, on different schedules, but
under one proposed plan. One plan is broadly defined to include design, permit application,
advertisement or physical demarcation indicating that land-disturbing activities may occur.
8. "Construction Activity" includes construction activity as defined in 40 CFR
§ 122.26(b)(14)(x) and small construction activity as defined in 40 CFR § 122.26(b)(15). This includes
a disturbance to the land that results in a change in the topography, existing soil cover (both
vegetative and non-vegetative), or the existing soil topography that may result in accelerated
stormwater runoff, leading to soil erosion and movement of sediment into surface waters or
drainage systems. Examples of construction activity may include clearing, grading, filling, and
excavating. Construction activity includes the disturbance of less than one acre of total land area
that is a part of a larger common plan of development or sale if the larger common plan will
ultimately disturb one (1) acre or more.
9. “DNR Catchment Area” means the Hydrologic Unit 08 areas delineated and digitized by the
Minnesota DNR. The catchment areas are available for download at the Minnesota DNR Data Deli
website. DNR catchment areas may be locally corrected, in which case the local corrections may be
used.
10. “Effective Date” means the date, located on the front cover of this permit, on which this permit
shall become effective.
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11. “Existing Permittee” means an Owner/Operator of a small MS4 that has been authorized to
discharge stormwater under a previously issued general permit for small MS4s in the state of
Minnesota.
12. “General permit” means a permit issued under Minn. R. 7001.0210 to a category of permittees
whose operations, emissions, activities, discharges, or facilities are the same or substantially similar.
(Minn. R. 7001.0010, subp.4.)
13. “Geographic Coordinate” means the point location of a stormwater feature expressed by
X, Y coordinates of a standard Cartesian coordinate system (i.e. latitude/longitude) that can be
readily converted to Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), Zone 15N in the NAD83 datum. For
polygon features, the geographic coordinate will typically define the approximate center of a
stormwater feature.
14. “Green Infrastructure” means a wide array of practices at multiple scales that manage wet weather
and that maintains or restores natural hydrology by infiltrating, evapotranspiring, or harvesting and
using stormwater. On a regional scale, green infrastructure is the preservation or restoration of
natural landscape features, such as forests, floodplains and wetlands, coupled with policies such as
infill and redevelopment that reduce overall imperviousness in a watershed. On the local scale,
green infrastructure consists of site and neighborhood-specific practices, such as bioretention, trees,
green roofs, permeable pavements and cisterns.
15. “High Flow Bypass” means a function of an inlet device that allows a certain flow of water through,
but diverts any higher flows away. High flow bypasses are generally used for BMPs that can only
treat a designed amount of flow and that would be negatively affected by higher flows.
16. “Illicit Discharge” means any discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer that is not composed
entirely of stormwater except discharges pursuant to a NPDES permit (other than the NPDES permit
for discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer) and discharges resulting from firefighting
activities. (40 CFR § 122.26(b)(2))
17. “Impaired Water” means waters identified as impaired by the Agency, and approved by the USEPA,
pursuant to section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 303(d)).
18. “Maximum Extent Practicable” or “MEP” means the statutory standard (33 U.S.C.
§ 1342(p)(3)(B)(iii)) that establishes the level of pollutant reductions that an Owner or Operator of
Regulated MS4s must achieve. The USEPA has intentionally not provided a precise definition of MEP
to allow maximum flexibility in MS4 permitting. The pollutant reductions that represent MEP may
be different for each small MS4, given the unique local hydrologic and geologic concerns that may
exist and the differing possible pollutant control strategies. Therefore, each permittee will
determine appropriate BMPs to satisfy each of the six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) through
an evaluative process. The USEPA envisions application of the MEP standard as an iterative process.
19. “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:
a. 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
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wastes, stormwater, or other wastes, including special districts under state law such as a sewer
district, flood control district, or drainage district or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an
authorized Indian tribe organization, or a designated and approved management Agency under
section 208 of the federal Clean Water Act, United States Code, title 33, section 1288, that
discharges into waters of the state
b. designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater
c. that is not a combined sewer; and
d. that is not part of a publicly owned treatment works as defined in 40 CFR § 122.2
Municipal separate storm sewer systems do not include separate storm sewers in very discrete
areas, such as individual buildings. (Minn. R. 7090.0080, subp. 8).
20. “New development” means all construction activity that is not defined as redevelopment.
21. “New Permittee” means an Owner/Operator of a small MS4 that has not been authorized to
discharge stormwater under a previously issued General Stormwater Permit for small MS4s in the
state of Minnesota and that applies for, and obtains coverage under this permit.
22. “Non-Stormwater Discharge” means any discharge not composed entirely of stormwater.
23. “Operator” means the person with primary operational control and legal responsibility for the
municipal separate storm sewer system. (Minn. R. 7090.0080, subp.10.)
24. “Outfall” means the point source where a municipal separate storm sewer system discharges to a
receiving water, or the stormwater discharge permanently leaves the permittee’s MS4. It does not
include diffuse runoff or conveyances that connect segments of the same stream or water systems
(e.g., when a conveyance temporarily leaves an MS4 at a road crossing).
25. “Owner” means the person that owns the municipal separate storm sewer system. (Minn. R.
7090.0080, subp.11.)
26. “Permittee” means a person or persons, that signs the permit application submitted to the Agency
and is responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
27. “Person” means the state or any Agency or institution thereof, any municipality, governmental
subdivision, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, or other entity, including, but not
limited to, association, commission or any interstate body, and includes any officer or governing or
managing body of any municipality, governmental subdivision, or public or private corporation, or
other entity.(Minn. Stat. § 115.01, subd. 10.)
28. “Pipe” means a closed manmade conveyance device used to transport stormwater from location to
location. The definition of pipe does not include foundation drain pipes, irrigation pipes, land drain
tile pipes, culverts, and road sub-grade drain pipes.
29. “Pollutant of Concern” means a pollutant specifically identified in a USEPA-approved TMDL report
as causing a water quality impairment.
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30. “Receiving Water” means any lake, river, stream or wetland that receives stormwater discharges
from an MS4.
31. “Redevelopment” means any construction activity where, prior to the start of construction, the
areas to be disturbed have 15 percent or more of impervious surface(s).
32. “Reduce” means reduce to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) unless otherwise defined in the
context in which it is used.
33. “Saturated Soil” means the highest seasonal elevation in the soil that is in a reduced chemical state
because of soil voids being filled with water. Saturated soil is evidenced by the presence of
redoximorphic features or other information.
34. “Significant Materials” includes, but is not limited to: raw materials, fuels, materials such as
solvents, detergents, and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials
used in food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under Section 101(14) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); any
chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); fertilizers, pesticides, and waste products such as ashes,
slag, and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges. When
determining whether a material is significant, the physical and chemical characteristics of the
material should be considered (e.g. the material’s solubility, transportability, and toxicity
characteristics) to determine the material’s pollution potential. (40 CFR § 122.26(b)(12).
35. “Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System” or “small MS4”, means all separate storm sewers
that are:
1. Owned or operated by the United States, a state, city, town, borough, county, parish, district,
association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to state law) having jurisdiction over
disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or other wastes, including special districts
under state law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar
entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and
approved management Agency under section 208 of the CWA that discharges to waters of the
United States.
2. Not defined as “large” or “medium” Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems pursuant to 40
CFR § 122.26 paragraphs (b)(4) and (b)(7) or designated under paragraph (a)(1)(v).
3. This term includes systems similar to separate storm sewer systems in municipalities, such as
systems at military bases, large hospital or prison complexes, and highways and other
thoroughfares. The term does not include separate storm sewers in very discrete areas, such as
individual buildings.
36. “Stormwater” means stormwater runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. (Minn.
R. 7090.0080, subp.12.)
37. “Stormwater flow direction” means the direction of predominant flow within a pipe. Flow direction
can be discerned if pipe elevations can be displayed on the storm sewer system map.
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38. “Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program” or “SWPPP” means a comprehensive program
developed by the permittee to manage and reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater to and
from the small MS4.
39. “Structural Stormwater BMP” means a stationary and permanent BMP that is designed,
constructed and operated to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater.
40. “Total Maximum Daily Load” or “TMDL” means the sum of the individual Waste Load Allocations
for point sources and load allocations for nonpoint sources and natural background, as more fully
defined in 40 CFR § 130.2, paragraph (i). A TMDL sets and allocates the maximum amount of a
pollutant that may be introduced into a water of the state and still assure attainment and
maintenance of water quality standards. (Minn.
R. 7052.0010 subp. 42)
41. “Waste Load Allocation” or “WLA” means the portion of a receiving water's loading capacity that is
allocated to one of its existing or future point sources of pollution, as more fully defined in Code of
Federal Regulations, title 40, section 130.2, paragraph (h). In the absence of a TMDL approved by
USEPA under 40 CFR § 130.7, or an assessment and remediation plan developed and approved
according to Minn. R. 7052.0200, subp. 1.C, a WLA is the allocation for an individual point source
that ensures that the level of water quality to be achieved by the point source is derived from and
complies with all applicable water quality standards and criteria. (Minn. R. 7052.0010 subp. 45)
42. “Water pollution” means (a) the discharge of any pollutant into any waters of the state or the
contamination of any waters of the state so as to create a nuisance or render such waters unclean,
or noxious, or impure so as to be actually or potentially harmful or detrimental or injurious to public
health, safety or welfare, to domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational or other
legitimate uses, or to livestock, animals, birds, fish or other aquatic life; or (b) the alteration made or
induced by human activity of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity of waters of
the state. (Minn. Stat. § 115.01, subd. 13)
43. “Water Quality Standards” means those provisions contained in Minn. R. 7050 and 7052.
44. “Waters of the State” means all streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, watercourses, waterways, wells,
springs, reservoirs, aquifers, irrigation systems, drainage systems and all other bodies or
accumulations of water, surface or underground, natural or artificial, public or private, which are
contained within, flow through, or border upon the state or any portion thereof. (Minn. Stat.
§ 115.01, subd. 22.)
45. “Wetlands” are those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a
prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally
include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. Constructed wetlands designed for wastewater
treatment are not waters of the state. Wetlands must have the following attributes:
1. A predominance of hydric soils
2. Inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient
to support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life in a saturated soil
condition and
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3. Under normal circumstances support a prevalence of such vegetation. (Minn. R. 7050.0186,
subp. 1a.B.)
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
BMP - Best Management Practice
CFR – Code of Federal Regulations
CWA – Clean Water Act or the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq)
DNR – Department of Natural Resources
DWSMA – Drinking Water Supply Management Area
ERPs– Enforcement Response Procedures
IDDE - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
MCM – Minimum Control Measure
MDH – Minnesota Department of Health
MEP – Maximum Extent Practicable
MS4 - Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
NPDES - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
ORVW - Outstanding Resource Value Water
SDS – State Disposal System
TMDL - Total Maximum Daily Load
TP – Total Phosphorus
TSS - Total Suspended Solids
USEPA - United States Environmental Protection Agency
WLA – Waste Load Allocation