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North Central Texas Council Of Governments TO: FY2004 Storm Water Program Participants DATE: November 5, 2004 FROM: Jeff Rice, Environment and Development Planner SUBJECT: Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Training Resources Dear Storm Water Program Participants: Thank you for partiCipating in the NCTCOG Regional Storm Water Management Program during fiscal year 2004.
With your support, we were able to accomplish a number of projects that will assist local governments in meeting regulatory requirements and improve storm water quality in the region.
One o,f the products that we're particularly proud of is the ·Storm Water Pollution Prevention: What We can Do" video, a copy of which is enclosed. The video is the centerpiece of a
set of resources that local governments may use to train their employees in storm water pollution prevention. The 10-minute video provides a brief introduction to storm water pollution,
possible storm water pollution impacts from municipal, county, or state government operations, and basiC Best Management Practices (BMPs) for preventing storm water pollution. An Instructor's
Guide is included with the video. The Guide contains permit language, tips for preparing training sesSions, overview information and talking points for the video, and a form for documenting
training. Note: If you are interested in obtaining additional copies of the video, NCTCOG plans to conduct a bulk purchase of videos for $3.00 -$5.00 per copy (along with other public
education items). See the enclosed form and submit your order to Leslie Calderon at Icalderon@nctcog.org or 817-695-9191 (fax) by the close of business on November 30,2004. After this
purchase, additional copies will be available through NCTCOG's Regional Information Center for $20.00. To accompany the video, NCTCOG is currently producing a series of presentation
modules to provide more detailed training on pollution prevention BMPs for specific government activities. The modules will cover the following government functions and activities: •
Materials Storage and Spill Cleanup (complete) • Fleet Maintenance and Washing • Street and Drainage Systems Operations and Maintenance • Parks and Grounds Maintenance • Land Disturbances
• Solid Waste Operations • Building Maintenance The modules are being released to partiCipants of the FY2005 NCTCOG Regional Storm Water Management Program as they are produced. Participants
are able to access completed modules by downloading the materials from a restricted-use web page provided for this purpose. If your jurisdiction has already submitted the contract for
FY2005, you will receive the web address and a password. All modules are scheduled to be completed by October 2005, at which time the module series will be available for purchase as
a complete package by nonparticipants and the general public. Thank you again for your participation in this important program. For additional information on the storm water pollution
prevention training resources, please Visit http://www.dfwstormwater.com/p2/video/or contact Jeff Rice, NCTCOG Project Coordinator, at jrice@nctcog.org or 817-695-9212. 616 Six Flags
Drive, Centerpoint Two p, O. Box 5668. Arlington, Texas 76005-5888 (817) 640-8800 FAX: 817-64()-7606 0 recycled paper 􀁷􀁗􀁉􀁎􀀢􀁮􀁣􀁴􀁣􀁯􀁧􀁾􀁯􀁲􀁧􀀠
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Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide North Central Texas Council of Governments September 2004 North Cen!rollexQS CQuncil (If Gcvemments 616 SIX Flogs
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Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................
.......................... 3 2. Additional Resources ............................................................................................................ 3 3. Municipal Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Regulatory Requirements ............................... ..4 4. Excerpt from Proposed TPDES General Permit TXR040000 ................................................
5 5. Training Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 6 6. Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We
Can Do Video .................................................. 7 7. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training Module Series .................................................... 8 8.
Materials Storage and Spill Cleanup Module ......................................................................... 9 9. Training Documentation Form .................................................
............................................ 10 Note: Individual training modules will be released as they are produced, with all modules expected to be complete by October 2005. Sections
will be added to this document for each of the modules as they are released. North Central Texas Council of Govemments September 2004 2 
Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Introduction This guide provides information to support presentation of the "Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What
We Can Do· video and accompanying Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training Module Series. The video and modules have been developed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments
to assist local governments and state agencies in training their employees on storm water pollution prevention. Storm water pollution prevention training for employees is required by
the proposed TPDES General Permit for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (TXR040000) and may also be required by individual medium and large MS4s permits. The frequency and
type of training required, recordkeeping requirements, etc. will vary depending on the Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) submitted by the operator. Be sure to check your particular
SWMP (or individual permit) to determine specific training requirements. The video provides a brief introduction to storm water pollution, possible storm water pollution impacts from
municipal, county, or state government operations, and basic Best Management Practices (BMPs) for preventing storm water pollution. The video (total run time -10 minutes) is appropriate
for all employees of govemment entities and may be used as a stand-alone training piece (e.g., new employee orientation) or may be supplemented by one or more training modules and/or
locality-specific information. The training modules consist of a series of PowerPoint (or transparency overheads) modules that provide more detailed training on pollution prevention
BMPs for various govemment activities. The modules cover the following activities (individual modules will be released as they are produced, with all modules expected to be complete
by October 2005): • materials storage and spill cleanup, • fleet maintenance and waShing, • street system operations and maintenance, • parks and grounds maintenance, • land disturbances,
• solid waste operations, and • building maintenance. Additional Resources The Pollution Prevention (P2) ( Good Housekeeping page of the Regional Storm Water Management Program website
at www.dfwstormwater.com/P2I contains additional information including: • the Menu of Management Program Options for Pollution Prevention /Good Housekeeping; • links to other training
resources; and • links to EPA and TCEQ storm water pollution prevention resources and regulations. North Central Texas Council of Governments September 2004 3 
Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Municipal Storm Water Pollution Prevention Regulatory Requirements The "Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations" minimum control measure is one of the six measures required by the proposed TPDES General Permit for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (TXR040000). An
excerpt from the TPDES permit is contained on the follOwing page for reference. Large MS4 operators may also be required to conduct training of employees depending on the speCific requirements
of their individual MS4 permits. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping is a key element of the small MS4 storm water management program. This measure requires the small MS4 operator
to examine and subsequently alter their own actions to help ensure a reduction in the amount and type of pollution that: (1) collects on streets, parking lots, open spaces, and storage
and vehicle maintenance areas and is discharged into local waterways; and (2) results from operations and maintenance activities related to functions such as vehicle maintenance, parks
and open space maintenance, waste transfer stations, etc. In general, operators of regulated small MS4s are required to: • Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program
with the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal, county. or state operations into the storm sewer system; • Include employee training on how to incorporate
pollution prevention/good housekeeping techniques into municipal operations such as park and open space maintenance. fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances.
and storm water system maintenance. • Determine the appropriate best management practices (BMPs) and measurable goals for this minimum control measure. North Central Texas Council of
Governments September 2004 4 
\ Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Excerpt from Proposed TPOES General Permit TXR040000 Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for Municipal Operations A section within the SWMP must be developed to establish an operation and maintenance program. The operation and maintenance program must have the
ultimate goal of identifying methods and practices for conducting municipal operations in a manner to prevent or reduce pollution in storm water runoff. (a) Good Housekeeping and Best
Management Practices Controls must be used to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants when runoff from municipal operations is determined to be a significant contributor of pollution
to the MS4. Examples of municipal operations and municipally owned areas include, but are not limited to: (1) park and open space maintenance; (6) municipal parking lots; (2) street,
road, or highway maintenance; (7) vehicle and equipment maintenance and (3) l1eet and and building maintenance; storage yards; (4) storm water system maintenance; (8) waste transfer
slaUons; and (5) new construcUon and land disturbances. (9) salt/sand storage locations. (b) Training A training program must be developed for all employees responsible for municipal
operations subject to the pollution preventionlgood housekeeping program. The training program must include training materials directed at preventing and reducing storm water pollution
from municipal operations. Examples or descripUons of training materials being used must be included in the SWMP. (c) Structural Control Maintenance If best management practices include
structural controls, maintenance of the controls must be performed at a frequency determined by the MS4 operator and consistent with maintaining the effectiveness of the BMP. The SWMP
must list all of the following: (1) maintenance aclivities; (2) maintenance schedules; and (3) long-term inspection procedures for controls used to reduce 110atables and other pollutants.
((d) Disposal of Waste Waste removed from the MS4. from structural controls, or collected as a result of municipal operations and maintenance activities must be properly disposed. A
section within the SWMP must be developed to include procedures for the proper disposal of waste. including: (1) dredge spoil; (2) accumulated sediments; and (3) 110atables. (e) Municipal
Operations and Industrial Activities The SWMP must include a list of all: (1) municipal operations that are subject to the operation, maintenance, or training program developed under
the conditions of this section; and (2) municipally owned or operated industrial activities that are subject to TPDES storm water regulations. The SWMP must include a individual permit
number, general permit authorization number, or a copy of a signed NOI or NEC (no exposure certification form for TPDES General Permit TXR050000) for each industrial activity conducted
by the MS4 and subject to TPDES storm water regulations. If an NOI or NEC has been submitted, but an an acknowledgment has not yet been received from the TCEQ, a copy of the submitted
NOI or NEC Form may be made readily available. Complete text available at www.tnrcc.state.tx.uslpermiltingiwaterpermlwwpermlproptxr040000.pdf North Central Texas Council of Governments
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Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Training Guidelines The trainer should obtain a copy of the jurisdiction or agency's Storm Water Management Plan that
was developed in accordance with the TPDES General Permit for Small MuniCipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. The SWMP should specify the training requirements (personnel to be trained,
frequency, schedule, ele.) that have been established by the jurisdiction in compliance with the permit. The jurisdiction or agency may want to create employee-training procedures for
each department where employees must receive storm water pollution prevention training. The procedures, which must be based on the requirements of the Storm Water Management Plan, should
provide additional details to trainers and managers and may include schedules, forms for recording training attendance, and other training-related details. The trainer should review
and become familiar with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention: What We Can Do video, the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training Modules, and the Instructor's Guide. The trainer should
also become familiar with the activities performed by the department personnel to be trained. Identify specific activities that have the potential to cause storm water pollution, materials
are that are used, materials storage practices, procedures for chemical usage, and procedures for spill cleanup. The trainer should tailor the training modules to provide additional
information that is specific to the jurisdiction. For example, pictures, contact information, storm water Best Management Practice (BMP) maintenance or inspection schedules, waste disposal
instructions, or other facility-specific information may be used in place of or in addition to the standard content. Employee attendance at training sessions must be documented by the
trainer. A sign-in sheet is provided in the Instructor's Guide to document attendee names, training subject matter, date, and trainer's name. North Central Texas CounCil of Governments
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Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Video The ·Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do" video
is intended to be a general introduction to the topic of storm water pollution prevention related to local government or state operations. The video may be used alone or as an introductory
piece followed by one or more training modules (and/or other information specific to local or state government entity). The video discusses the following topics: • the importance of
protecting the water quality of the region's lakes, streams and rivers to maintain clean water for drinking and to support water recreation activities; • the potential impact of storm
water pollution on the quality of receiving waters; • operations and maintenance activities performed by government entities that have the potential to cause storm water pollution and
the associated pollutants; • the responsibility of governments in protecting water quality and in setting a good example for citizens; • regulatory requirement to prevent storm water
pollution that might result from operations and maintenance activities; and • basic storm water pollution prevention Best Management Practices (good housekeeping practices). After viewing
the video, participants should understand how and why storm water runoff is regulated, common sourcas of storm water pollution, basic storm water pollution prevention BMPs, and the importance
of employee actions to prevent storm water pollution. Discussion Points The instructor should reinforce the learning objectives by faCilitating a discussion session following the presentation
of the video. The following questions may be asked by the instructor to stimulate discussion by the participants: • Why is it important to protect water quality? • How does storm water
runoff cause water pollution? • What problems can result from pollution in storm water runoff? • What possible consequences might result if the [city, county, or state] entity fails
to follow regulations to prevent storm water pollution? • What activities performed by participants have the potential to pollute storm water runoff? • What are some of the good housekeeping
practices discussed in the video? North Central Texas Council of Governments September 2004 7 
\, Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training Module Series The Training Module Series consists of seven PowerPoint
modules that supplement and reinforce the training objectives of the Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do video. The modules provide more detailed information on pollution
prevention BMPs for various activities typically carried out by govemment entities. Individual modules will be released as they are prOduced, with aU modules expected to be complete
by October 2005. The Training Module Series includes the following training modules: • Materials Storage and Spill Cleanup • Fleet Maintenance and Washing • Street System Operations
and Maintenance • Parks and Grounds Maintenance • Land Disturbances • Solid Waste Operations • Building Maintenance The modules are designed to follow the video or an introduction by
the instructor. One or more modules may be presented in combination depending on the audience. In addition to the flexibility offered by various combinations of modules, the content
of individual modules may be tailored by the jurisdiction to meet locality-specific needs. For example, pictures, contact information, storm water Best Management Practice (BMP) maintenance
and inspection schedules, waste disposal instructions, or other facility-specific information may be used in place of or in addition to the standard content. The trainer should prepare
by reviewing the individual modules and respective Instructor's Guide sections. In addition, the trainer should become familiar with the activities of the employees to be trained, what
materials are used, how the materials are stored, procedures for chemical usage, and procedures for spill cleanup. The modules should be tailored to address the specific requirements
for the particular department activity as described above. North Central Texas Council of Govemments September 2004 8 
Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do Instructor's Guide Materials Storage and Spill Cleanup Module The Materials Storage and Spill Cleanup presentation module is intended
to provide information to employees on how to store and handle materials safely and how to clean up spills properly. This module is appropriate for employees in all departments that
handle materials that could pollute surface waters if spilled or washed into a storm drain. For many audiences. it is appropriate to present the Materials Storage and Spill Cleanup Module
along with other modules that address related functions or activities. After completing this module, participants should understand basic material storage and handling and spill cleanup
procedures that prevent or reduce the possibility of storm water pollution. Discussion Points The instructor should reinforce the leaming objectives by facilitating a discussion session
during and/or after the presentation of the module. The following questions may be asked by the instructor to stimulate discussion by the participants: • What materials are used that
could contaminate storm water pollution? • Why is it important to keep materials in original containers or clearly labeled replacement containers? • What is the best location for storage
of hazardous materials? • What are the basic steps for cleaning up a liquid spill? • What are the basic steps for cleaning up a powder (dry) spill? • Where can specific information on
how to clean up spills be found? North Central Texas Council of Governments September 2004 9 
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training Organization Name Date Employee Name Department Signature Training Topics Covered: Trainer's Name Signature 
North Central Texas Council Of Governments DATE: February 11,2002 TO: Regional Storm Water Program Participants FROM: Derin Warren, Senior Environmental Planner SUBJECT: Watershed Roundtable:
Building a Storm Water Management Plan Part 3 -Pollution Prevention (P2) This will be your third Watershed Roundtable for the FY'02 year, and the third of five workshops aimed at building
a Storm Water Management Plan for your MS4, The Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Minimum Measure will be the focus of this Roundtable, scheduled for: West Fork Main Stem/East Fork
Elm Fork Monday, March 11, 2002 Tuesday, March 12, 2002 Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:30 -3:30 PM 1 :30 -3:30 PM 1 :30 -3:30 PM Hurst Municipal Court Rm. Mesquite Public Library Farmers
Branch Manske Library, Meeting Room 1 Main Branch, Meeting Room Main Auditorium 1505 Precinct Line Road 300 West Grubb Drive 13613 Webb Chapel Rd. Hurst Mesquite Farmers Branch Pollution
Prevention/Good Housekeeping Minimum Measure Please come prepared to share ... ."; (he other participants and NCTCOG staff the activities that your community has Implemented, or is considering,
to comply with the regulations on pollution prevention. The ideas presented at this watershed roundtable will form the core of a "Menu of Management Program Options' prepared by NCTCOG
staff that you and other partiCipants can select from In developing your storm water management plans. In order for the Menu of Options to be a valuable resource. input from many partiCipants
is needed. This is a great opportunity to share information, to learn from other storm water profeSSionals, and to help ensure that a wide variety of program options are available to
participants. The enclosed EPA Fact Sheet on the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Measure lists specific requirements and guidelines that may assist you In preparing for the Roundtable.
What activities have your community considered and what steps have already been taken? What are some potential obstacles to implementing an effective plan In your your city? (Note: If
you have ordinances, procedures, or other materials, please bring several copies to share.) Please come to the Roundtable prepared to share accomplishments and discuss challenges. If
your community is new to the program or not far along In developing a storm water management plan, be assured that you are not alone! Please plan to attend this very informal gathering
so that you can become familiar with the regulations and learn practical solutions. We hope to have one or more representatives from the Phase I cities at the meeting so they can share
the experience gained over several years of compliance with storm water regulations. Please fax the enclosed registration form no later than March 7'h, 2002. If you have any questions
about the Roundtable or agenda items, please feel free to contact Sam MedlOCk. CFM, Environmental Planner II, at 817-695-9219, or at smedlock@dfwinfo.com. As always, we appreciate your
participation in this important program. 616 Six Flags Drive. Centerpoint Two P. O. Box 5888, Arlington. Texas 76005-5888 (817) 640-3300 FAX; 817·640·7806 CD recycled paper htlp;/Iwww.dlwinfo.com

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i West Fork Monday, March 11, 2002 1 :30 -3:30 PM Hurst Municipal Court Rm. Meeting Room 1 1505 Precinct Line Road Hurst REGISTRATION Main Stem/East Fork Tuesday, March 12,2002 1:30·3:30
PM Mesquite Public Library Main Branch, Meeting Room 300 West Grubb Drive Mesquite Elm Fork Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:30·3:30 PM Farmers Branch Manske Library, Main Auditorium 13613
Webb Chapel Rd. Farmers Branch [J West Fork [J Main Stem/East Fork 􀁾􀁆􀁯􀁲􀁫􀀠 Please check the appropriate box to indicate which workshop you plan to attend. IName & Title: Organization:
! Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: I I , Fax: iEmail Address: Please fax registration form to Sam Medlock at 817/695·9191 by March 7th, 2002. For more information, please contact
Sam Medlock at 817-695-9219 or email smedlock@dfwinfo.com. We look forward to seeing you there! 
United States Office of Water EPA 833·F·00·010 Environrrl.'=mtal Protection (4203) January 2000 Agency Fact Sheet2.S &EPA Storm Water Phase II Final Rule Fact Sheet Series Overview 1.0
-Siorm Waler Phase II Final Rule: An C'o:'aNiaw Small MS4 Program 2.0 -Small MS4 Siorm Waler Program OVerview 2.1 -Who's Covered? Designationand Waive", of Regulate<! Small MS4s 2.2
-UrIlanized Areas: Definition and Description M1n1mum Control Measures 2.3 -Public Education and Oulreach 2.4 -Public Participation!Involvemenl 2.5 -lIl1clI DlschllIgll Delection and
Elimination 2.6 -Conslruelion Bile RunoN Conlrol 2.7 -Posl·Conslruelion Runon Control 2.8 -Pollution PrevenlionlGood Housekeeping 2.9 -Permil1ing and Reporting:The Process and Requiremen!s
2.10 -Federal and Slale.()peratedMS4s: Program implementation Construction Program 3.0 -Construction Program:)verview 3.1 -Construcnon Rainfall :rosivity Waiver nduslrial "No Exposure"
. 0 -Condilional No Exposure :,clusion for Induslrial AcIMJy Storm Water Phase II Final Rule Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Minimum Control Measure This fact sheet profiles the
Pollution PreventiOn/Good Housekeeping for MuniCipal Operations minimum control measure, one of six measures the operator of a Phase II regulated small municipal separate storm sewer
system (MS4) is required to include in its storm water management program to meet the conditions of its National Pollutant Discbarge Elimination System (NPDES) penni!. This fact sbeet
outlines the Phase II Final Rule requirements and offers some general guidance on how to satisfy them. It is important to keep in 􀁮􀀭􀁾􀁮􀁤􀀠that the small MS4 operator has a great
deal of flexibility in choosing exactly how to satisfy the minimum control measure requirements. Why Is Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Necessary? The Pollution Prevention/Good
Housekeeping for municipal operalions minimum control measure is a key element of the small MS4 storm waler management program. This measure requires the small MS4 operator to examine
and subsequently alter their own actions to help ensure a reduction in the amount and type of pollution that: (l) collects on Streets, parking lots. open spaces, and storage and vehicle
maintenance areas and is discharged into local waterways; and (2) results from actions such as environmentally damaging land development and flood management practices or poor maintenance
of storm sewer systems. While this measure is meant primarily to improve or protect receiving water quality by altering municipal or facility operations. it also can result in a cost
savings for the small MS4 operator, since proper and timely maintenance of storm sewer systems can help avoid repair costs from damage caused by age and neglect. What Is Required? D
ecognizing the benefits of pollution prevention practices. the rule requires an operator of a .r\..regulated small MS4to: o Develop and implement an operation and maintenance prugram
with the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations into the stann sewer system; system; o Include employee training on how to incorporate pollution
prevention/good housekeeping techniques into municipal operations such as park and open space maintenance. fleet and building maintenance. new construction and land disturbances, and
stann water'system maintenance. To minimize duplication of effort and conserve resources, the MS4 operator can use lr1Iining materials that are available from EPA, their State or Tribe,
or relevant organizations; o Determine the appropriate best management practices (BMPs) and measurable goals for this minimum control measure. Some program implementation approaches.
BMPs (i.e.• the program actions/activities). and measurable goals are suggested below . 
-----------------------------------------• What Are Some Guidelines for Developing and Implementing This Measure? The intent of this control measure is to ensure that existing municipal,
Stale or Federal operations are performed in ways that wil1 minimize contamination of storm water discllarges. EPA encourages the small MS4 operator to consider the following components
when developing their program for this measure; • Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for suuctural and non-suuctural controls to reduce
floatables and other pollutants discharged from the separate storm sewers; • Controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge ofpol/utants from areas such as roads and parking lots.
maintenance and storage yards (including salllsand storage and snow disposal areas). and waste transfer stations. These controls could include programs that promote recycling (to reduce
litter), minimize pesticide use, and ensure the proper disposal of animal waste; • Proceduresfor the proper disposal afwaste removed from separate storm sewer systems and areas listed
in the bullet above. including dredge spoil, accumulated sediments, floatables. and other debris; and • Ways to ensure that newfload management projects asses. the impacts on water quality
and examine existing projects for incorporation of additional Water quality protection devices or practices. EPA encourages coordination with flond control managers for the purpose of
identifying and addressing environmental impacts from sucll projects. The effective performance of this control meas_ hinges on the proper maintenance of the BMPs used, particularly
for the first two bullets above. For example. structural controls, such as grates on outfalls to capture floatables, typically need regular cleaning, while non·structural controls, such
as training materials and recycling programs, need periodic Updating. What Are Appropriate Measurable Goals? Measurable goals. which are reqUired for each minimum control measure, are
meant to gauge pennit compliance and program effectiveness. The measurable goals, as well as the BMPs, should consider the needs and characteristics of the operator and the area served
by its small MS4. The measurable goals should be chosen using an integrated approach that fully addresses the requirements and intent of the minimum control measure. An integrated approach
for this minimum meas_ could include the following measurable goals; TarnelDale Activity 1 year .......... . Pollution prevention plan (the new BMPs and revised procedures) completed;
eroployee training materials gathered or developed; procedures in place for catch basin cleaning after each storm and regular street sweeping, 2 years ......... Training for appropriate
eroployees completed; recycling program fully implemented. 3 years ......... Some pollution prevention BMPs incorporated into master plan; a cenain percentage reduction in pesticide
and sand/salt use; maintenance schedule for BMPs established. 4 years ........ . A certain percentage reduction in floatables discharged; a certain compliance rate with maintenance schedules
for BMPs; controls in place for all areas of concern. For Additional Information Contact -U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management • Phone; 20226(}'5816 • E-mail: SWZ@epa.gov • Internet:
www,epagov/owmlsw/phaseZ Reference Documents -Storm Water Phase nFinal Rule Fact Sheet Series • Internet: www.epa.gov/owmlswlphase2 -Storm Water Phase II Final Rule (64 FR 68722) Internet:
www.epa.gov/owmlsw/phase2 • Contact the U.S. EPA Water Resource Center Phone; 202 260-7786 E-mail: center. water-resource@epa.gov 
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.. Outreach .. Unks " Contacts Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping . for Municipal Operations Regulatory Text You must develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that
includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations. Using training materials that are available from EPA, your
State, Tribe, or other organizations, your program must include employee training to prevent and reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance,
fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and storm water system maintenance. Guidance EPA recommends that, at a minimum, you consider the following in
developing your program: maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for structural and non structural storm water controls to reduce floatables
and other pollutents discharged from your separate storm sewers; controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants from streets, roads, highways, municipal parking lots,
maintenance and storage yards, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas, salt/sand storage locations and snow disposal areas operated by you, and waste transfer stations;
procedures for properly disposing of waste removed from the separate storm sewers and areas listed above (such as dredge spoil, BMPTopics BMP Menu .1. Public education & outreach gn
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storm water 􀁭􀁡􀁮􀁡􀁧􀁾􀁭􀁥􀁮􀁴in new develoQ!I!!".i:nl & redevelopment !l-_ Pq1!Y!lQnJ;!revennon 􀁾􀀭􀀹􀁑􀁑􀁟􀁤􀁊􀀩􀀹􀁵􀁳􀁥􀁫􀁥􀁥􀁰􀁬􀁬􀀱􀀮􀀮􀀹􀀠for 􀁟􀁭􀁵􀁮􀁩􀁣􀁩􀁑􀀮􀂧􀁬􀁧􀁰􀁧􀁲􀁾􀀱􀁩􀁑􀀮􀀡􀀱􀁓􀀠
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the impacts on water qualHy and examine Topics existing projects for incorporating additional water quality 􀁉􀁩􀀽􀀽􀀽􀀽􀀽􀀽􀀽􀀽􀁾 Source _cofllrofsprotection devices or practices. Operation
and maintenance should be an integral component of all ty1aterials managSLmentstorm water management programs. This measure is intended to improve the efficiency of these programs and
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Regulations II-Outreach I>Unks II-Contacts Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping -for Municipal Operations Illegal Dumping Control Description Illegal dumping control as a management
practice involves using public education to familiarize residents and businesses with how illegal dumping can affect storm water. By locating and correcting illegal dumping practices
through education and enforcement measures, the many risks to public safety and water quality associated with illegal disposal actions can be prevented. For storm water managers, illegal
dumping control is important to preventing contaminated runoff from entering wells and surface water, as well as averting flooding due to blockages of drainage channels for runoff. Several
types of illegal dumping can occur, The first is the illegal dumping (also known as "open dumping," "fly dumping," or "midnight dumping") of litter that occurs at abandoned industrial,
commercial, or residential buildings, vacant lots, and poorly lit areas such as rural roads and railway lines. This dumping primarily happens to avoid disposal fees or the time and effor!
required for proper disposal at landfills or recycling facilities. A second type of illegal dumping involves disposal of water that has been exposed to industrial activities and then
released to the storm drainage system, introducing pollutants into storm water runoff, BMPTopics 1. Public education & Qutreach on storm watet inllllIl:;j§. 􀀲􀀮􀀬􀁊􀀧􀁾􀀮􀁙􀀬􀁢􀁬􀁩􀁣􀀠􀁩􀁮􀁶􀁯􀁬􀁙􀀮
􀁾􀁭􀁥􀁮􀁴􀀠& participation 3. illicit discharge detection & elimination : 4. Construction site stann water runoff contrQt 5. 􀁐􀁯􀁳􀁴􀀮􀀮􀀮􀁲􀁯􀁮􀀮􀀤􀁾􀁲􀁵􀁣􀁴􀁩􀁯􀁮􀀠storm water management
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Illegal dumping can occur in both urban and rural settings and can happen in all gecgraphic regions, The effects of illegal dumping may be more pronounced in areas with heavier rainfall,
due to the greater volume of runoff, In more urbanized areas, illegal dumping may occur due to inaccessibility of recycling or solid waste disposal centers, which are often located on
the suburban-rural fringe, Design Considerations lIIegal dumping control programs focus on community involvement and targeted enforcement to eliminate or reduce illegal dumping practices,
The key to successfully using this BMP is increasing public awareness of the problem and its implications, Illegal dumping control programs use a combination of public education, citizen
participation, site maintenance, and authorized enforcement measures to address illegal waste disposal. Some of the issues that need to be examined when creating a program include the
following: • The locations of persistent illegal dumping activity • Types of waste dumped and the profile of dumpers • Possible driving forces behind illegal dumping, such as excessive
user fees, restrictive curbside trash pickup, or ineffective recycling programs • Previous education and cleanup efforts • Current control programs and local laws or ordinances addressing
the problem • Sources of funding and additional resources that may be required, Effective illegal dumping control programs use practices that educate and involve the community, local
industries, and elected officials in an effort to eliminate the illegal discarding of wastes, An EPA toolkit for preventing illegal dumping focuses on four programmatiC areas (USEPA
1998): 1. Cleanup efforts Cleanup projects will require a coordinated planning effort to ensure that adequate resources and funding are available, Once a site has been cleaned, signs,
lighting, or barriers may be required to discourage future dumping. Signs should indicate the fines and penalties for illegal dumping, and a phone number for reporting incidents, Landscaping
and beautification efforts might also discourage future dumping, as well as providing open space and increasing property values. 2. Community Outreach and Involvement This might be the
most important tool in ensuring that this best management practice is effective, The organization of special cleanup events where communHies are provided with the resources to properly
dispose of illegally dumped materials increases the understanding among residents of illegal dumping impacts and supplies opportunities to correctly dispose of materials which may otherwise
be illegally dumped, Integration of illegal dumping prevention into community policing programs or use of programs such as Crimestoppers may also be an effective way to increase enforcement
opportunities wHhout the additional cost of hiring new staff, Producing simple messages relating the cost of illegal dumping on local taxes, and directions to proper disposal sites will
aid in eliminating the problem. Having a hotline where citizens can report illegal activities and educating the public on the connection between the storm drain and water quality will
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3. Targeted Enforcement This tool involves the use of ordinances to regulate waste management and eliminate illegal dumping through methods such as fines, cost recovery penalties for
cleanup. and permit requirements for waste management activities. These fines and penalties can be used to help fund the prevention program or to provide rewards to citizens who report
illegal dumping activities. Other recommendations for this tool include training of staff from all municipal departments in recognizing and reporting illegal dumping incidents, and dedicating
staff who have the authority to conduct surveillance and inspections and write citations for those caught illegally dumping. 4, Tracking and Evaluation This tool measures the impact
of prevention efforts and determines if goals are being met. Using mapping techniques and computer databases allows officials to identify areas where dumping most often occurs, record
patterns of dumping occurrence (time of day, day of week, etc,). and calculate the number of citations issued to the responsible parties. This allows for better allocation of resources
and more specific targeting of outreach and education efforts for offenders. Limitations Illegal dumping.is often spurred by cost and convenience considerations. and a number of factors
encourage this practice. The cost of fees for dumping at a proper waste disposal facility are often more than the fine for an illegal dumping offense, thereby discouraging people from
complying with the law. The absence of routine or affordable pickup service for trash and recyclables in some communities also encourages illegal dumping. A lack of understanding regarding
applicable laws or the inadequacy of existing laws may also contribute to the problem. Municipalities can coordinate with state and federal agencies to help enforce illegal dumping control
measures when resources such as funding and staff for enforcement activities are scarse. Effectiveness While the effectiveness of illegal dumping control measures at removing pollutant
loads to local waters is hard to quantify, there are numbers to demonstrate the preventative effects these programs have in keeping waste from illegal dump sites and ultimately from
storm water runoff. Some examples follow: • The City/County of Spokane, Washington. Litter Control program is responsible for removing indiscriminate dumping on publicly owned properties
and road right-of-ways. The program is estimated to remove 350 tons of illegally dumped material each year. • Project HALT in Phoenix, Arizona, cleaned up a reported 15,000 tons of waste
in 1996 and 1997 and issued more than 165 citations. • The "Tire Roundup" program sponsored by the Southwest Detroit Environmental Visions community organization pays local residents
to bring in illegally dumped tires. In 1995, residents were paid 25 cents per tire, and more than 8,000 tires were collected. Illegal dumping of household and commercial waste has a
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and industrial sources can contaminate ground and surface water supplies, affecting drinking water and public health as well as aquatic habitat. Reduced drainage of runoff due to blockage
of streams, culverts and drainage basins can result in flooding and channel modification. Open burning associated with some illegal sites can cause forest fires that create severe erosion
and cause sediment loading in streams. Economically, properlY values decrease as a result of Illegal dumping and affect the local tax base and the ability to maintain pollution prevention
programs. Cost Considerations The cost of illegal dumping control program activities can vary due to economic and social factors, but with creative thinking potential costs may be reduced.
Possible sources of labor for dumping site cleanups can include community and youth groups, county or state corrections programs, or corporations. Equipment for cleanup may be available
through either public works or transportation agencies or through donations by private companies. Training municipal staff to report incidents of illegal dumping witnessed during the
performance of other duties reduces the need for full-time staff for the program. References Camp Dresser & McKee et al. 1993. California Storm Water Municipal Best Management Practice
Handbook. Blue Print Service, Oakland, CA. City of Spokane. 1999. Waste to Energy Plant-Litler Control/Indiscriminate Dumping. Spokane, WA. [http://www.spokanesolidwaste.Of.9L'''1!elil!r.htmj.
National Center for Environmental Decision Making Research. 1997. Decision Makers Guide to Controlling Litler and Illegal Dumping. NCEDR, Knoxville, TN. NCDENR. 2000. Illegal Dumping
in North Carolina. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Raleigh, NC. [http://wastenotehnr.state.nc.us/swhome/illdump.html. Last updated January 12,2000. Accessed
January 2001. USEPA. 1998.lfIegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, Waste, Pesticides, and Toxies Division, Chicago, IL. URL: hUp:llwww_epa.govinpdesimenu01
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United States Office of Water EPA 833-F-OO-Ol0 Envir(\nmental Protection 14203) January 2000 Agel 'J Facl Sheet 2.8 aEPA Storm Water Phase II Final Rule Fact Sheet Series Overview 1.0
-Siorm Waler Phase 1\ Final Rule: An Overview Small MS4 Program 2.0 -Small MS4 Siorm Waler Program Overview 2.1 -Who's Covered? Designationand Waivers 01 Regulaled Small MS4s 2.2 -Urbanized
Areas: Delini1ion and Description Minimum Conltof Measures 2.3 -Public Education and Oulreach 2.4 -Public Participation! Involvement 2.5 -lllicil Oischalge Deteclion and Elimination
2.6 -Conslrvclion Site Runoff Control 2.7 -Post-Conslruction Runofl Control 2.8 -Pollulion Prevention/GoodHousekeeping 2.9 -PenmiUing and Reporting:The Process and Aequiremenls 2.10
-Federal and Slale{)peraledMS4s: Program Implemenlalion Construction Program 3.0 -Conslrvclion Program Overview 3.1 -Conslruclion Rainlall Erosivity Waiver 'ndustria' "No Exposure" 4.0
-Condilional No ExposureExclusion lor Industrial Activity Storm Water Phase II Final Rule Pollution Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Minimum Control Measure Fr.his fact sheet profiles
the Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal _ Operations minimum control measure, one of six measures the operator of a Phase II regulated small municipal separate stonn
sewer system (MS4) is required to include in its storm water management program to meel lhe conditions of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. This fact
sheet outlines the Phase IIFinal Rule requirements and offers some general guidance on how to satisfy them. It is important to keep in mind that the small MS4 operator has a great deal
of flexibility in choosing exactly how to satisfy the minimum control measure requirements. Why Is Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Necessary? The Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
for municipal opera lions minimum control measure is a key element of the small MS4 storm water management program. This measure requires the small MS4 operator to examine and subsequently
subsequently alter their own .actions 10 help ensure a reduction in Ihe amount and Iype of pollution that: (I) collecls on streels, parking lots, open spaces, and storage and vehicle
maintenance areas and is discharged into local waterways; and (2) results from actions such as envirorunentally damaging land development and flood management practices or poor maintenance
of stonn sewer systems. While this measure is meant primari1y to improve or protect receiving water quality by altering municipal or facility operations) it also can result in a cost
savings for the small MS4 operator? since proper and timeJy maintenance of stonn sewer systems can heJp avoid repair costS from damage caused by age and neglect What Is Required? Recognizing
the benefits of pollution prevention praclices, Ihe rule requires an operator of a regulated small MS4 to: o Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program with the ultimate
goal of preventing or reducing pollulant runoff from municipal operations into the stonn sewer 􀁳􀁹􀁳􀁬􀁥􀁭􀁾􀀠o Include employee training on how to incorporate pollution prevention/good
housekeeping techniques into municipal operations such as park and open space maintenance. fleet and building 􀁭􀁡􀁩􀁮􀁬􀁥􀁮􀁡􀁮􀁣􀁥􀁾􀀠new construction and land disturbances. and stonn
water system maintenance. To minimize duplication of effort and conserve resources. the MS4 operator can use training materials that are available from EPA, their Siale or Tribe, or
relevant organizations; o Determine the appropriale best management practices (BMPs) and measurable goals for thjs minimum control measure. Some program implementation approaches? BMPs
(I.e., the program actions/activities), and measurable goals are suggested below. 
What Are Some Guidelines for Developing and Implementing This Measure? The intent of this control measure is to ensure that existing municipal. State or Federal operations are perfonned
in ways that win minimize contamination of stonn water discharges. EPA encourages the small MS4 operator to consider the following components when developing their program for this measure;
• Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long-term inspection procedures for structural and non-structural controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants discharged from
the separate storm sewers; • Controls for reducing or eliminatingthe discharge ofpollutants from areas such as roads and parking lots. maintenance and storage yards (including salUsand
storage and snow disposal areas). and waste transfer stations. These controls could include programs that promote recycling (10 reduce litter), minimize pesticide use. and ensure the
proper disposal of animal waste; • Proceduresfor the proper disposal ofwaste removed from separate storm sewer sys[ems and areas listed in the bullet above, including dredge spoil, accumulated
sediments. floatables, and other debris; and • Ways to ensure that new flood management projects assess the impacts on water quality and examine existing projects for incorporation of
additional Waler quality protection devices or practices. EPA encourages coordination with flood control managers for the purpose of identifying and addressing environmental impacts
from such projects. The effective performance of this control measure hinges on the proper maintenance of the BMPs used, particularly for the first two bullets above. For example, structural
controls, such as grates on outfalls to capture floatables, typically need regular cleaning. while non-structural controls. such as training materials and recycling programs. need periodic
updating. What Are Appropriate Measurable Goals? Measurable goals. which are required for each minimum control measure, are meant to gauge permit compliance and program effectiveness.
The measurable goals. as well as the BMPs. should consider the needs and characteristics of the operator and the area served by ilS small MS4. The measurable goals should be chosen using
an integrated approach that fully addresses the requirements and intent of the minimum control measure. An integrated approach for this minimum measure could include the following measurable
goals: Target Date Activity I year .......... . Pollution prevention plan (the new BMPs and revised procedures) completed; employee training materials gathered or developed; procedures
in place for catch basin cleaning after each storm and regular street sweeping. 2 years ....... .. Training for appropriate employees completed; recycling program fully implemented.
3 years ....... .. Some pollution prevention BMPs incorporated into master plan; a certain percentage reduction in pesticide and sandlsalt use; maintenance schedule for BMPs established.
4 years ........ . A certain percentage reduction in floatables discharged; a certain compliance rate with maintenance schedules for BMPs; controls in place for all areas of concern.
For Additional Information Contact ""' U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management Phone: 202260-5816 • E-mail: SW2@epa.gov • Internet: www.epa.gov/owmlsw/phase2 Reference Documents """
Storm Water Phase II Final Rule Fact Sheet Series • ,Internet: www.epa.gov/owmlsw/phase2 .". Storm Water Phase II Final Rule (64 FR 68722) • Internet: www.ep•.gov/owmlswfphase2 • Contact
the U.S. EPA Water Resource Center Phone: 202 260-7786 E-mail: center. water-resource@epa.gov 
BUILDING MAINTENANCE Areas where building maintenance, repair, remodeling and minor construction are conducted can contribute contaminants to runoff when measures have not been taken
to prevent discharges. • Use soil erosion control techniques if bare ground is temporarily or permanently exposed. • Enclose painting operations, consistent with local air quality operations.
• Properly store and dispose of waste materials generated from the activity. • Properly store materials that are normally used in repair and remodeling such as paints and solvents. •
Sweep paved surfaces, rather than hosing down or using blowers. • Properly contain and dispose of wash water, sweepings and sediments. • Use non-toxic substitutes for chemicals when
possible. • Regularly inspect and clean storm drains, also stencil inlets with "No Dumping". • Clean up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and deter spreading. • Control litter
by sweeping and picking up trash on a regular basis. • Maintain good housekeeping practices while work is underway. • Train on an effective CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF FLOORS AND OUTSIDE
IMPERVIOUS SURFACES Contaminants from your facility can contribute to polluted runoff when floors and outside impervious areas such as parking lots are not maintained or cleaned properly.
• Keep outside areas (dumpsters, parking lots, etc.) free of trash and debris, and clean them to prevent pollutant buildup. • Use absorbent for liquid spills and sweeping and mopping
to clean outside areas. • Regularly inspect and clean out grease traps. • Avoid spilling onto floors or other surfaces through good housekeeping. • Control litter by sweeping and picking
up trash on a regular basis. • Never dispose of wash waters to the storm drain. • Use "dry" cleaning methods (sweeping, vacuuming, etc.) on sidewalks and parking lots and dispose of
waste properly. • Use damp mop to clean floors, and contain the wash water for proper disposal (sewer, on-site treatment, etc.). • Label all storm drain inlets "No Dumping". • Clean
up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and deter spilling. • Train all Your success on an effective tr",inir,n nr'nnr'",m 
PARKING LOTS Parking lots can contribute to pollution if not maintained properly. • Use dry cleaning methods to clean 􀁲􀁵􀁬􀁬􀁾􀁫􀁩􀁲􀁬􀁮􀀠brushes.• Clean up sediments and other solids from parking lots immediately to prevent them from blowing or washing away. • Mechanically remove loose debris before washing the lot with water.
• Dispose of parking lot debris properly. To determine the proper disposal method, contact the facility that you expect to take the material to for disposal. • Clean parking lots early
in the day if heavy rains are forecast. • Assign numbered parking spots for each driver or vehicle. This helps to identify leaking vehicles so they can be repaired. • Pressure wash pavement
only when necessary. Avoid the use of acids and other harsh cleaners. • If pressure washing is used, wash with water Be aware that dissolved pollutants or rcolate soils to watercan TRASH
BINS • Don't put liquids in trash bins or trash cans. • Place trash bins or trash on concrete surfaces. • Keep lids tightly closed to keep the rain out. • Assign someone to regularly
clean up the ground around trash bins. • If a trash bin or trash can leaks, immediately repair or replace it. • Make sure that storage containers are in good condition and lined with
a material that will not deteriorate. • Trash bins or trash cans stored outside should be watertight, rodentproof, and protected from 
FLEET MAINTENANCE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Your facility can contribute contaminants to runoff when vehicles and equipment are improperly operated, maintained
or repaired. Leaky and poorly maintained equipment and improper maintenance work areas might result in an illegal discharge. • Inspect all vehicles and heavy equipment frequently for
leaks. • Conduct all vehicle and equipment maintenance at one location away from storm drains, preferably on a paved surface under cover. • Move activities indoors, or cover equipment
areas with a permanent roof. Conduct maintenance only in areas designed to prevent storm water pollution. • Inspect and clean equipment to prevent leaks and excessive buildup of contaminants.
Keep drip pans and containers under areas that might drip. • Use drip pans or drop cloths to catch drips and spills if you drain and replace motor oil, radiator coolant, or other fluids
on site. • Never pour materials down storm drains. Connect process equipment areas to the sanitary sewer or a facility wastewater treatment system. • Avoid hosing down work areas. Clean
small spills with rags, conduct general clean up with damp mops and clean larger spills with absorbent material. • Use non-toxic substitutes for chemicals when possible. Recycle greases,
oil & filters, antifreeze, cleaning solutions, batteries and hydraulic & transmission fluids. • Do not use diesel to lubricate equipment or parts. • Clean up spills immediately to minimize
safety hazards and deter spreading • VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUELING Spilled fuel can contribute contaminants to runoff from your faCility. Improperly stored rags used to clean up spilled
fuel may also result in an illegal discharge. • Install perimeter drains or slope the surrounding pavement inward with drainage to a sump or an oil-water separator. • Pave fueling areas
with concrete rather than asphalt, or apply a sealant to protect asphalt from spilled fuels. • Install vapor recovery nozzles to control drips. • Discourage "topping off" fuel tanks.
• Use a drip pan to collect drips and avoid spillS. • Covering fueling areas. • Use absorbent materials or mop up small spills, and for general cleaning rather than hosing ,----"dc.;.ow:c.n
the area. Remove the absorbent materials rom tly. 
I -I -Use a rag cleaning service for contaminated rags used to clean up spills. which can not be disposed of in trash. • Transport industrial equipment to a designated fueling area rather
than using mobile fueling. -Clean up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and deter spreading. • Train em 10 ees on ro er fuelin and cleanu rocedures. VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT
WASHING AND CLEANING. Your facility can contribute contaminants to runoff if wash water from equipment and vehicle cleaning is rinsed onto parking lots or into gutters or storm drains.
Improperly stored rags may also result in an illegal discharge. -If possible use off-site commercial washing and steam cleaning. • Use designated wash areas. preferably covered. to prevent
contact with storm water. Berm wash areas or use other measures to contain wash water. • Designate a washing site for vehicles where water will drain by gravity to the sewer system.
Never discharge wash water to the storm drain. Discharge it to the sanitary sewer after contacting your local sewering agency to find out if pre-treatment is required. or if possible.
filter a nd recycle it. • Alternatively. divert wash water to an open lawn or other vegetated areas so that it can percolate into the ground. -If it is not possible to divert wash water
to the sanitary sewer or a vegetated area. use atgrade storm drains fitted with filter fabric bags. These bags can be hung down into the drains' catch basins to filter out solids from
the wash water runoff. The solids can be removed when the bags are full. • Protect curb gutter inlets with filter fabric to trap solids from the wash water runoff. -Post signs in the
washing area that states that oil changes are prohibited there. • Wash vehicles with biodegradable. phosphate-free detergent. -Use non-toxic cleaning products -baking soda paste for
battery heads. cable clamps. and chrome; baking soda mixed with a mild, biodegradable dishwashing soap for wheels and tires; white vinegar or lemon juice mixed with water for windows.
-Use a bucket (not a running hose) to wash and rinse cars to conserve water. • Use alternative washing and cleaning methods to reduce the potential for non-storm water discharges. If
possible. use "dry" cleaning methods, such as wiping down. rather than hosing vehicles or equipment. • Avoid pressure washing if possible. Conduct pressure washing only if you are equipped
to capture and properly dispose of all wash water. This area should be bermed to collect the wash water and graded to direct the wash water to a treatment facility. In addition. use
highpressure. low-volume water to reduce overspray. • Another way to recycle water is to use wash water from the final wash step for the first wash step. which doesn't require clean
wash water. Likewise, use final rinse water for the first rinse step, which doesn't require clean rinse water. • Make sure that the drains at your facility are installed with grit traps
and are routed through an oil separator. • Properly contain and dispose of clean up materials (rags, towels, absorbent materials. etc.). • Label all storm drain inlets "No Dumping".
•• Educate on methods to 
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Areas where building or grounds maintenance is conducted can contribute contaminated runoff when measures have not been taken to prevent discharges. The overuse of
pesticides and fertilizers, over-watering and inadequate erosion control may result in an illegal discharge. • Utilize native vegetation to reduce water, fertilizer or pesticide needs.
• Use landscaping pesticides and fertilizers only as needed. • Avoid over-watering to prevent excess runoff. • Use integrated pest management (IPM) where appropriate. • Sweep paved surfaces,
rather than hosing down or using blowers. • Do not dispose of grass clipping and leaves by dumping them into the storm drain. • Properly contain and dispose of wash water, sweepings
and sediments. • Use non-toxic substitutes for chemicals when possible. • Regularly inspect and clean storm drains, also stencil inlets with "No Dumping". • Clean up spills immediately
to minimize safety hazards and deter spreading. • Control litter by sweeping and picking up trash on a regular basis. • Educate on measures. SOIL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES • Have the pH and
fertility of your soil Your may not require any 􀁦􀀮􀀬􀁲􀁉􀀺􀁩􀁬􀁩􀀷􀀮􀁾􀁲􀀠fertilizer is required, follow the recommendations on the container. • Test your soil for degree of compaction.
Relatively well compacted soils are unhealthy for plants and can convey as much runoff as pavement. To test for degree of soil compaction, try advancing a screwdriver into the ground
without pounding. If the screwdriver does not penetrate easily, the soil is relatively well compacted. • Aerate well-compacted soil with a hand or mechanical corer. Do not use spike-type
rollers: these actually make compaction worse. • Examine soil texture and drainage. Neither very sandy nor heavy clay soils provide a good foundation for lawns or other plantings. To
examine soil texture, squeeze a handful of soil into a ball. If the soil remains in a clump, it has too much clay. In general, soil with a good texture will stay somewhat spongy. • If
the soil soil is too sandy. add compost or other organic matter to hold nutrients and prevent leaching. • If the soil has too much clay, add organic matter and sandy loam for coarseness.
Mixing sand with will a soil similar to concrete. 
PESTICIDES, HERBICIDES AND FERTILIZERS Through use of simple economical gardening and landscaping practices, you can reduce the pollutants that run off from the facility. Avoid using
chemicals entirely during wet weather. • Pesticides and herbicides, as potential pollutants, be indoors, unless doing so will increase risks to health and safety. Indoor storage is preferred
because it prevents containers from weathering, keeps precipitation out, and prevents spills directly into the ground. • Develop a pesticide and herbicide plan for each landscape that
your facility is responsible for maintaining. • List specific uses for selected pesticides and herbicides. • Make a chart containing brands, formulations, application methods, and quantities
to be used for each location. • Implement safety, storage, and disposal methods for pesticides and herbicides used at each location • Use application equipment that can be shut off immediately
in an emergency. • Monitor equipment use and maintenance procedures at each location. • Implement monitoring, record-keeping, and public notice procedures for pesticides and herbicides
used. • Establish procedures for reviewing pesticide and herbicide plans annually. Be sure to evaluate the effectiveness of all treatments used, public concerns, effects on sensitive
areas, and any recent toxicological information. • Schedule treatments that must take place during the most vulnerable stage in the pest's life cycle, and when they are least disruptive
to naturally existing pest controls. • Follow the label directions exactly. Never use rough estimates when mixing or applying pesticides, fertilizers or herbicides. • Never mix different
pesticides, fertilizers or herbicides unless explicitly instructed to do so on the product label. • Immediately triple-rinse or power-rinse empty containers in the field at the time
of application. • Triple rinsing is carried out in these steps: 1. Allow the concentrate to drain from the empty pesticide or herbicide container for 30 seconds. 2. Fill 20 percent percent
of the container with water, replace the lid, and shake the container so that all interior surfaces are rinsed. 3. Drain the rinse water into the spray tank, allowing it to drain for
at least 30 seconds 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 two more times. 5. Use the rinse water (or "rinseate") according to label directions. • Keep your equipment free of leaks to prevent pesticides,
herbicides, and other fluids from being unintentionally deposited onto the ground. • Clean equipment as soon as you have finished using it -do not leave equipment that contains pestiCides
or herbicide residue at the mixing, loading or application site. You can reduce equipment cleaning by clustering jobs that use the same spray solution. • Be sure to dispose of containers
in accordance with the label directions and with federal, state, and local laws. • If empty pesticide or herbicide containers cannot be refilled, reconditioned, recycled, or returned
to the manufacturer, then promplly crush, break, or puncture them so that they cannot be reused. 
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) IPM recognizes that pests are an integral part of the natural system, and works to keep them at tolerable levels by using cultural, mechanical, and biological
controls instead of chemicals. • When pest controls are needed, identify the pest and its stage of development, and use the least toxic control possible. • Work to eliminate conditions
favorable to pests and to promote natural controls such as beneficial insects. • When treatment becomes necessary, select methods that are least disruptive to natural pest controls and
least hazardous to human health and the environment. Start with cultural, mechanical, or biological controls. • Space, thin, and prune shrubs and trees to promote air circulation. This
is the most important thing that can be done to manage plant disease. • Cultural controls are practices that will keep plants healthy, such as selecting disease-andpest-resistant varieties
and maintaining a good soil foundation. Redesigning the landscape so that it doesn't provide any support for the pest can be the most cost-effective long-term cultural control strategy.
• Mechanical controls include: 1. Removing insect eggs, larvae, cocoons, and adults from plants by hand; 2. Removing weeds by pulling or hoeing; 3. Covering the garden with landscape
fabric or mulch to prevent weed germination; 4. Removing pest-infested plant residue in the fall. • Many organisms feed on or infect pests. These natural enemies frequently prevent the
pest population from reaching damaging levels. Biological controls include predators, parasites, pathogens, pheromones, and juvenile hormones. See table below for more information about
natural insect control. NATURAL PREDATORS FOR INSECT CONTROL Praying mantis, aphids, mealy bugs, Ground beetles Parasitic nematodes beetles, cutworms, army wasp worms 
MATERIALS LOADING, UNLOADING, HANDLING AND STORAGE Chemical Storage Area 􀁾􀀠 􀁾􀁾-Your facility can contribute contaminants to runoff when loading, unloading and storing materials.
Spills, improper storage and sloppy techniques may result in an illegal discharge. • Park delivery vehicles so spills or leaks can be contained. • Protect materials from rainfall, run-on,
run-off and wind dispersal. For example, cover loading docks to reduce the exposure of materials to rain. • Use seals or door skirts between trailers and buildings to prevent exposure
to rain and use grading or berming to prevent storm water run-on. • Position roof downspouts to direct storm water away from loading, unloading and storage areas. • Use drip pans under
areas that may leak (hose connections, filler nozzles, etc.). • Sweep parking lots or other surfaces to remove debris blown or washed from loading, unloading and storage areas. • Store
liquids in a designated area on a paved impervious surface within a secondary containment. Keep outdoor storage containers in good condition. • Clean storm drains regularly, and stencil
inlets with "No Dumping". • Use catch basin infiltration inserts. • Clean up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and deter spreading. i. Provide training to employees on spill
prevention, containment and Cleanup. CLEANING RAGS • Moisten rags with a squeeze bottle instead of soaking rags in solvent, cleaning fluids, etc. • Wring out rags with a hand operated
or mop wringer. • Use separate labeled rag containers for each material. Put a wire rack in the bottom of each container so the liquid can drain out; collect and reuse or recycle the
material. • Instead of cleaning your own rags, use a commercial laundry service. .• Use rags and absorbents to their limit before cleaning or disposing of them. • Unless you have determined
them to be otherwise, manage disposable rags as hazardous wastes. 
) DRUM AND BARREL CONTAINERS Container sizes range from 55-gallon drums, barrels of various sizes, or small liquid containers such as 5-gallon buckets and 1-gallon cans. The methods
for managing bulk liquid containers are similar regardless of their size: you should train your employees how to prevent spills and how to respond to spills if they occur. • Keep containers
in good condition, handle them carefully, and replace any leaking ones. • Inspect containers for signs of leaks or corrosion every week. • Store containers on a base that is chemically
resistant to the container contents. The base must be leakproof, free of cracks or gaps, and have enough volume to contain the container .contents, plus any rainfall that it may have
to hold. It must be designed for ease of inspection so that leaks can be easily seen. • Make sure that containers are strong enough to contain the materials they are to hold. Line containers
with materials that will not deteriorate under normal conditions of use. • Use containers for outdoor storage that are watertight, rodentproof, and tamper resistant. • Keep products
in the original containers that they were received in, if possible. If not, clearly label the replacement containers. Cover all labels with transparent tape to keep the labels from falling
off or from becoming illegible. • Keep containers closed except when you fill or empty them. • Watch for indicators that a drum or barrel is under pressure -such as swelling and bulging
which may result in a leak or rupture. • Store drums on pallets to prevent concrete "sweating" that can cause corrosion. • Provide adequate lighting in storage areas. • Maintain clean,
even floor surface in worker and vehicle traffic areas. • Keep isles clear of obstructions. • Maintain sufficient distances between drums containing incompatible chemicals to prevent
reactions in the event of container leak. • Avoid stacking containers against process equipment. • Insulate and inspect electric circuitry for corrosion and potential sparking. • Use
large containers instead of small containers whenever possible. • Empty all drums and containers completely before cleaning or disposing of them to minimize the amount of waste SPILLS
AND LEAKS Spills happen! Yes, even though your employees are properly trained to prevent spills, sometimes a mistake can result in more than just a drip or splatter. You should be prepared
to respond to spills so that they are contained on site. 
• Equip floor drains with valves that can be closed in the event of a large spill. Regularly inspect these valves to ensure that they are functioning correctly. • Specify cleanup instructions
for each material that is handled on site, along with safety requirements and persons designated for spill response and cleanup. • Make spill containment and cleanup kits easy to find
and use. Conduct initial employee training with periodic refresher training. • Contain the spill! If the spill might enter a drain, immediately close the control valve. If no valve is
present, plug or cover the drain inlet (for example with a rubber mat). Turn off any automatic sumps. • Cover a powder spill with plastic sheeting to keep it from dusting up or becoming
airbome. If the powder will not react with water, you can contain it by covering it with wet paper towels or by using a light spray of water. You can sweep or wipe up the wetted powder
or paper towels easily. Dispose of the towels as if they were made of the same chemical as the powder. • If the spill is a liquid, cover it with an absorbent material that can be swept
or scooped up. Sawdust or vermiculite are good for this purpose. Absorbent booms can be used to contain and soak up larger spills. • Remove spilled or leaked waste and accumulated precipitation
from sumps or collection areas in as timely a manner as is possible to prevent overflow of the collection system. • Unless the material has a high flash point, avoid using emulsifiers
and dispersants. The idea is to contain the spill-not scatter it. Similarly. do not use a hose or wet mop. Using water adds to the volume of the spill and spreads the material to a larger
area. • Report significant spills to the appropriate authorities immediately and get outside help if needed. • Do not put rags that were used to soak up even non-hazardous spills in
an uncovered container. Store them in a covered bin and send them to a professional cleaning service. • Clean up spills on unpaved areas by digging up stained soil areas. Make sure to
dispose of the contaminated soil properly. • Use wringable pads or booms to recover spilled materials. If this is not possible, use dry cleanup methods -such as sawdust, cat litter or
rags. Avoid hosing down dirty pavement or permeable surfaces where liquids have spilled. • Use oil-absorbent pads, rather than granulated absorbents, to collect oil spills and leaks.
Reclaim both the pads and the used oil. • Install spill basins or dikes in storage areas. • Install splash guards and drip boards on tanks and faucets. • Install overflow control devices
on process and storage tanks. • Specify welded pipe joints instead of threaded joints, which can leak. • Never leave a container unattended if it is being filled or drained. • Use a
funnel of proper size and material when transferring liquids from one container to another. • Place spill collection trays under open containers and under the spouts of liquid storage
containers. • Use this rule of thumb for your container storage area: the spill containment system should have sufficient capacity to contain 10 percent of the volume of all containers,
or 100 percent of the volume of the largest container, whichever is greater. • Use absorbents to their maximum capacity. For more information on using oil-absorbent pads refer to TNRCC
document RG-237, Used Oil Absorbents: Proper Management 
STORM DRAINS AND DISCHARGE POINTS ..OUR WATER 104 it Y"'5....1.,' Dirt, oil, grease and litter are washed down the storm drain with each rainfall creating polluted runoff. Polluted runoff
from your facility can reach water bodies and other wildlife habitats and harm fish, birds and human life. Identify every storm drain and stencil each one with the message "Do Not Dump",
This will inform employees and others that dumping wastes down these drains is not appropriate. • Prevent spills entering storm drains and discharge points. • Eliminate illegal connections
to the storm drain. • Routinely maintain storage areas to keep any drainage from reaching your site's storm water management system. If you are not sure where a drain goes to, contact
your facility manager, local wastewater utility, or a plumber. If you're still not sure, have the drain dyetested. • Inspect and clean out all storm drains, discharge point & catch basins.
• Control litter by sweeping and picking up litter regularly. • Clean mats in a floor-floor-mounted mop sink or use a mat cleaning service. • Collect all wash water and discharge to
the sanitary sewer. • Use "dry" cleaning methods (sweep rather than hose down) to clean shop floors, materials processing and storage areas, access roads and parking lots. • Use secondary
containment measures for waste storage areas. .• Label all storm drain inlets "No Dumping". • Clean up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and deter spreading. l'. l'. Train
all employees on BMPs, good housekeeping practices and spill response. Your 􀁾􀀮􀀮􀀠success dE!pends on an effective training program, ______________---.J GRATES AND BASINS • Prevent
pollution down stream of basins by regularly inspecting for and removing debris will can block grates and lead to localized flooding. • Inspect catch basins at least twice a year to
see if they need cleaning. • To find out how much material has accumulated in the storage area of your catch basin, insert a long, thin probe into the storm drain grate. Notice where
the probe contacts the debris and continue probing to the bottom to estimate the depth of accumulation. • Catch basins should be cleaned out before the storage area is half full. After
this level is reached, solids begin washing out of the basin. • Cleaning should be done in the spring, in the fall, after trees have shed their leaves, and at other times as needed.
• Solids removed from catch basins may contain high levels of pollutants such as oils, metals, chemicals, and nutrients. To determine how to properly dispose of these solids, contact
the 
TRAINING AND EDUCATION Employee training for continuous improvement is recognized as one of the best methods to improve performance, employee morale, and reduce waste and pollution generation.
• Educate employees in erosion controls. • Train employees about safe handling of materials and wastes. • Train employees on spill prevention and clean up. • Train employees on leak
prevention and detection. • Train employees on integrated pest management (IPM). • Train employees on proper use and disposal of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. • Write procedures
for using equipment and materials in simple form and post them for quick reference. Plastic lamination can protect instructions. • Require employees to return empty containers before
getting new supplies. • Train to and understand the of storm drain 
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL Your facility can contribute contaminants to storm water runoff if wastes are not managed and disposed of properly. Poor waste management may result in
an illegal discharge. For specific information about classifying your waste and about regulations that might apply to your facility, refer to the TNRCC publication Guidelines for the
Classification and Coding of Industrial Wastes and Hazardous Wastes (RG-22). TNRCC Publications Inventory and Distribution P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 (512) 239-0028 TNRCC RENEW
Catalog (Resource Exchange Network for Eliminating Wastes) http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.usfadminitopdoclpdl002 • Cover and berm waste storage areas. • Keep outside areas (dumpsters, parking
lots, etc.) free of trash and debris. • Store wastes indoors when possible. • Keep waste containers covered. • Regularly inspect and clean grease traps. • Use non-toxic substitutes for
chemicals when possible. • Recycle food grease, cleaning solutions, oil, antifreeze, batteries, and fluids. • Sweep parking lots or other surfaces to remove debris blown or washed from
storage areas. • Store liquids in a designated area on a paved impervious surface within a secondary containment. Keep outdoor storage containers in good condition. • Regularly inspect
and clean storm drains, and stencil inlets with "No Dumping". • Clean up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and deter spreading. • Regularly control litter by sweeping and
picking up trash and litter. • Educate employees on proper waste disposal.. 
WASTE FLUIDS You should be aware that there are certain restrictions on what your facility can discharge to a sanitary sewer. Every sanitary sewer ultimately connects to a wastewater
treatment plant that is regulated by state and federal permits. These types of liquid wastes may be subject to sanitary sewer discharge regulations: • Oils and greases from any source.
Oils and greases that solidify when cooled can stop up sewer systems. In large amounts, oils that remain liquid can coat and inactivate biological components of wastewater treatment
systems. • Water used to wash equipment and vehicles. This wastewater often carries with it large amounts of sand and grit, which can settle out in the sewer system. • Wastes that contain
toxic substances. These wastes can kill the bacteria that break down organic wastes as part of the wastewater treatment process. • Don't mix different types of waste fluids -store used
oils, halogenated solvents, and antifreeze separately to allow for their reCYCling. • Never dump unused cleaning products onto pavement or down a storm drain. • When you consider buying
deicers, cleaners, cures, paints, or other chemical products, select the ones with the least hazardous chemicals necessary to get the job done. • Keep waste fluid containers protected
from weather. • Label all waste fluid containers. • Transfer all waste fluids using a funnel of proper size when transferring liquids from one container to another. • Recycle all fluids
to the maximum extent possible. • Use properly designated tanks, containers, and vessels. • Regularly inspect all tanks, containers, and vessels to ensure their physical integrity. •
Develop a written program for all loading, unloading, and transfer operations. Ensure that all employees are properly trained in the program's specific tasks. • Install secondary containment
areas or structures where waste fluids are managed. • Document all waste fluid s ilia e. ANTIFREEZE • Segregate antifreeze and other coolants from all other waste fluids. • Never pour
antifreeze on the ground. • Do not pour antifreeze downstorm drains, floor drains or sewers. • Do not mix antifreeze with any other waste liquid. • For information on antifreeze recycling refer to TNRCC document RG-235, Used Antifreeze (Used
Coolant): Proper Management Practices, or call the Used Oil and Used Oil Filter at 
AQUEOUS CLEANERS • If an aqueous cleaner is used, use pre-cleaning methods such as scraping or wire brushing to reduce the loading on the aqueous cleaner. • If using caustic-based cleaning
solutions consider switching to detergent-based cleaners. • Pre-rinse dirty engine parts in a first tank of dirty cleaning solution to remove gross amounts of grime before transferring
to a clean tank for final cleaning and rinse. • Routinely monitor solution composition and make adjustments if necessary. • Routinely remove sludge and solids from the solution tanks.
.• Screen sludge and solids out before they reach the waste sump. • Use demineralized water for the cleanin bath make-u . BRAKE FLUID • Collect brake fluid in containers clearly marked
to indicate that it is dedicated for that purpose. • If your waste brake fluid is hazardous, manage it appropriately and use only an authorized waste receiver for its disposal. • If
your waste brake fluid is non-hazardous, determine from your local solid waste collection provider what should be done for its proper disposal. • Do not mix brake fluid with spent motor
oil. • Do not pour brake fluid down drains or onto the ground. • Recycle brake fluid (considered used oil) through a TN RCC-registered recycler. • For more information on brake fluid
recycling, refer to TNRCC document RG-257, Used Oil OIL • Never pour oil down the storm drains or on the ground. • Clean up oil spills immediately. • Drain oil filters completely -collect
the drained oil for recycling. • Use oil separators to remove oil and grit from runoff before it enters the storm sewer system. • Regularly maintain oil separators to keep them functioning
as intended. • If your separator has oil-absorbent pads, replace them in the spring, in the fall, and at other times, as needed. If your separator does not have oil-absorbent pads, consider
installing them. With pads you might be able to reduce the need to clean out the entire oil separator as frequently. • Recycle oil filters through a TNRCC -registered recycler. For more
information on registered recyclers, call the Used Oil and Used Oil Filter Recycling Program at (512) 239-6695. Also refer to TNRCC document RG-257, Used Oil Filter Generators, Collection
Centers, and 
PAINTS • Use paints with high solids and low volatile organic compound (VOG) content. • Use paints that are free of heavy metals (mercury, cadmium, chromium, lead, zinc, etc.) and cyanide.
• Use water-based paints. Clean equipment and parts with water and detergent. • Use a nonphenolic, nonacid stripper. Substitute dibasic esters (DBEs) for methylene chloride strippers.
• Be sure that the proper liners are installed in paint pots. :. Use graduated sizes of sprayer cups specific to the job at hand. • Use automatic paint mixer to minimize spillS. • Use
high-efficiency painting equipment, such as an HVLP spray gun. • Use low air pressure and aim the spray gun perpendicular to the work piece to increase accuracy. • Use automatic paint
gun washer to minimize paint cleaning wastes. • Use a mechanical such as blast instead of RECYCLING & DISPOSAL Properly dispose of wastes (fluids and materials), and recycle when possible,
to eliminate illegal discharges. Reduce, reuse and recycle (R3) hazardous and non-hazardous wastes when possible, to lower your disposal costs and the amount of waste going into our
landfills. Participate in waste exchange opportunities to decrease the waste you generate and save money. Recycle what you must: oil and batteries. Recycle what you can: metal, water-based
paints, used tires, paper and cardboard, glass, aluminum and tin.