Construction Site - Stormwater Runoff Control
This Minimum Control Measure emphasizes the reduction or elimination of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system that may emanate from construction sites.
Regulated MS4s (with land use control capabilities) are encouraged to address this type of pollution through adoption or amendment of a local law or other regulatory mechanism. MS4s without land use control capabilities are encouraged to develop necessary policies and procedures, and include such requirements in lease agreements, bid specifications, contracts, and/or permits.
Other program elements required as part of this minimum control measure include enforcement procedures and actions to ensure compliance; requirements for construction site operators to implement appropriate erosion and sediment control BMPs; requirements for construction site operators to control waste at the construction site such as discarded building materials, truck washout, chemicals, litter and sanitary waste; procedures for plan review which incorporate the consideration of potential water quality impacts; procedures for receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public; and procedures for site inspection and enforcement of control measures.
In addition to the stormwater requirements that MS4s place on construction activities, the construction site operators must also apply for permit coverage directly from the State. A description of these requirements is included within the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity.
Under the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, construction site operators must notify the state of any project disturbing one acre or more, prepare a formal written Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and adhere to the provisions of the plan during and after construction. The SWPPP generally describes the erosion and sediment control practices and, where required, post-construction stormwater management practices that will be implemented to reduce the pollutants in stormwater discharges. The erosion and sediment control practices used are generally designed in conformance with the technical standards specified in the New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control and the NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual. It should be noted that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required of construction site operators is different than the Stormwater Management Program Plan (SWMP) required of regulated MS4s.
To meet the Construction Site - Stormwater Management Control requirements, the Village of Clinton has selected the following Best Management Practices (BMP's) and activities to ensure the reduction of all pollutants of concern in stormwater discharges to the maximum extent practicable.
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Construction Site - Stormwater Runoff Control Law or Ordinance Description of BMP/Activity:
Draft and adopt a local stormwater law, ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to establish minimum construction site stormwater management requirements. The mechanism must provide equivalent protection to the NYS SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities and must be certified as such. This activity may also relate to, or be part of, the discussion of other activities and BMPs indentified below such as: the inclusion of: erosion and sediment controls; enforcement procedures; construction site waste management; procedures for SWPP plan review; procedures for receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public; procedures for site inspection, enforcement and sanctions
Staff, Agency, and/or Organization Reponsible for Completing this Activity:
Frequency of Activity:
Status - Program Development:
[X] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [ ] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. Status - Implementation:
[ ] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [X] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. |
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Erosion and Sediment Control Program Description of BMP/Activity:
Develop a program that requires operators to implement specific management practices to control erosion and sediment on regulated construction sites. These practices must meet the State's most up-to-date technical standards and are generally referenced in the New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control and the NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual. This program activity may be included as part of the local law, ordinance or other regulatory mechanism
Staff, Agency, and/or Organization Reponsible for Completing this Activity:
Frequency of Activity:
Status - Program Development:
[X] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [ ] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. Status - Implementation:
[ ] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [X] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. |
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Requirement for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) Description of BMP/Activity:
Develop a program that requires construction site operators to prepare and submit Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans to the MS4. The required content for SWPPPs is specified in the NYS SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. This program activity may be included as part of the local law, ordinance or other regulatory mechanism
Staff, Agency, and/or Organization Reponsible for Completing this Activity:
Frequency of Activity:
Status - Program Development:
[X] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [ ] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. Status - Implementation:
[ ] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [X] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. |
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Review Program Description of BMP/Activity:
Develop and implement a program that provides for the MS4's review of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans prepared by construction site operators. This program generally includes a description of procedures for SWPPP submittal and the MS4's review. This program activity may be included as part of the local law, ordinance or other regulatory mechanism
Staff, Agency, and/or Organization Reponsible for Completing this Activity:
Frequency of Activity:
Status - Program Development:
[X] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [ ] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. Status - Implementation:
[ ] Completed - This activity has been completed
[ ] Short-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the current reporting year. [ ] Long-Term - This activity will be accomplished within the 3 to 5 year permit cycle. [X] On-Going - This activity will be undertaken throughout all years of the permit. |
Regulated communities are required to collect and report information about the development and implementation of their stormwater program. Specific information that the MS4 is required to collect is generally included in the Annual Report and may also be reflected in related Self-Assessments (as applicable). MS4s are also required to identify "Measurable Goals" that will help them evaluate accomplishments and progress over time. The following "Measurable Goals" have been specifically identified for this Minimum Control Measure:
- Number of SWPPPs reviewed
- Number of construction sites authorized for disturbances greater than or equal to 1 acre
- Number and type of enforcement actions
- Percent of construction sites inspected once
- Number of Construction Site Runoff calls to the Hotline
Activities and BMPs that have been accomplished to date for this Minimum Control Measure are included within the required MS4 Stormwater Annual Report form and Municipal Compliance Certification. Copies of these documents can be found at the following link (Annual Reports). Copies of various documents and specific products relating to this minimum control measure are included under "Related Documents".
A summary of the effectiveness of this program, associated BMPs, activities and an assessment of measurable goals can be found under the heading "Program Reporting and Effectiveness".
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Zoning Law of the Village of Clinton, Local Law #1
The Village of Clinton Zoning Law incorporates Stormwater Management including Construction and Post Construction Requirements. |
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Construction Hints
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NYSDEC Stormwater Design Manual - August 2010
Please be advised that the updated NYS Stormwater Management Design
Manual is now posted on the following Department webpage: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/29072.html. The official release of the updated Design Manual is noticed in the August 4, 2010 Environmental News Bulletin (ENB) (see notice below). As required by Part III.B.2 of the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity (GP-0-10-001), an owner or operator of a construction project must begin using the revised version of the Design Manual to prepare their SWPPP six (6) months from the final revision date (August 2010) of the Design Manual. For projects that are currently in the planning, design or review stages, the owner (or their design professional) should strongly consider using the updated version of the Design Manual to prepare their SWPPP (or update their SWPPP) if they do not feel that they can get all other required project approvals, develop the final SWPPP and submit a completed Notice of Intent by the end of February, 2011. ENB Notice: New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual (August 2010) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) has updated theNew York State Stormwater Management Design Manual (Design Manual). The official release date of the Design Manual is August 4, 2010. The draft updates to the Design Manual were public noticed in the Environmental Notice Bulletin from November 11, 2009 through February 03, 2010. Seven chapters of the Design Manual were re-evaluated to address public comments and are finalized as follows: · Chapter 1 - Introduction · Chapter 2 - Impacts of New Development · Chapter 3 - Stormwater Management Planning · Chapter 4 - Unified Stormwater Sizing Criteria · Chapter 9 - Redevelopment Projects · Chapter 5 - Green Infrastructure Practices · Chapter 10 - Enhanced Phosphorus Removal Standards · Glossary · References All the Chapters are available at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/29072.html For assistance with the electronic files, please contact Barbara Horton at 518-402-8111. Hard copies the Design Manual will be available for order through the Empire State Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society at: http://www.swcsnewyork.org/content/view/books-publications.html Contact: Shohreh Karimipour, David Gasper, NYS DEC - Division of Water, Bureau of Water Permits, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-3505, Phone: (518)402-8111, Fax: (518)402-9029. Christina Falk NYSDEC, Bureau of Water Permits 625 Broadway Albany, New York 12233-3505 phone: (518) 402-8244 fax: (518) 402- 9029= |
