Guidance Manual for the Preparation of Part 2 of the Npdes Permit Applications for Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems

By Cook, Michael B.

Book Id: WPLBN0000069470
Format Type: PDF eBook:
File Size: 11.40 MB
Reproduction Date: 2007

Title:	Guidance Manual for the Preparation of Part 2 of the Npdes Permit Applications for Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
Author:	Cook, Michael B.
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Language:	English
Subject:	Ecology, Natural resource issues, Environemtal protection
Collections:	Environmental Awareness Library Collection
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Publisher:	United States Environmental Protection Agency


Citation APA MLA Chicago B. Coo, B. M. (n.d.). Guidance Manual for the Preparation of Part 2 of the Npdes Permit Applications for Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.cc/

Description
Excerpt: FOREWORD: This manual provides detailed guidance on the development of Part 2 permit applications for municipal separate storm sewer systems. It provides technical assistance and support for all municipal separate storm sewer systems subject to regulatory requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program for storm water point source discharges. This manual also emphasizes the application of pollution prevention measures and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutant loadings and improve water quality.

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... ................................ 1-1 1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.2 Summary of the Clean Water Act Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-l 1.3 The Permit Application Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.4 Who Must Submit a Part 2 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.5 Submitting the Part 2 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1.6 Use of Information in Part 1 and Part 2 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 1.7 Organization of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 1.8 Other Guidance Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 2.0 THE PART 2 APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.2 Part 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2.2.1 Overview of the Part 1 Application ......................... 2-3 2.2.2 Overview of the Part 2 Application ........................ 2-4 2.2.3 Relationship Among Application Requirements ........... . 2-5 2.3 Additional Factors to be Considered in Developing the Part 2 Application 2-7 3.0 ADEQUATE LEGAL AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.1 Background ....... ..................................... 3-1 3.2 Summary of Regulatory Requirements ......................... 3-1 3.2.1 Control Construction Site and Other Industrial Discharges to the MS4 ...................................... 3-1 3.2.2 Prohibit Illicit Discharges and Control Spills and Dumping ......... 3-2 3.2.3 Control Contributions of Coapplicants .......................... 3-2 3.2.4 Require Compliance with all Regulations and Statutes ............. 3-3 3.2.5 Carry Out Inspection, Surveillance, and Monitoring Procedures ...... 3-3 3.3 Procedures for Demonstrating Adequate Legal Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 4.0 SOURCE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4.1 Background . . . . . . . . 4-1 4.2 Major Outfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4.2.1 Definition of a Major Outfall ......... .............. 4-2 4.2.2 Identifying Major Outfalls ... ....................... 4-2