Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) INSERT PROJECT NAME
DATE INSERT PROJECT SITE LOCATION
SWPPP Template (sites less than 10 acres)
Instructions
To help you develop the narrative section of your construction site SWPPP, Georgetown County has created this electronic SWPPP template. The template is designed to help guide you through the SWPPP development process and help ensure that your SWPPP addresses all the necessary elements stated in your construction general permit.
This template covers the SWPPP elements that the State of South Carolina Construction General Permit requires, however you must customize this template to reflect the conditions at your project site.
Using the SWPPP Template
Each section of this template includes “instructions” (represented in green) and space for “project specific information” (represented in blue). You should read the instructions for each section as you provide the necessary information. After you have provided the information for that section you must delete the applicable instructions. Instructional information should not be included with your final submitted plan.
This template was developed in Word so that you can easily add tables and additional text. Some sections may require only a brief description while others may require several pages of explanation.
Tips for completing the SWPPP template
Ø If there is more than one construction operator for your project, consider coordinating development of your SWPPP with the other operators.
Ø Multiple operators may share the same SWPPP, but make sure that responsibilities are clearly described.
Ø Modify this SWPPP template so that it addresses the requirements in your construction general permit and meets the needs of your project. Consider adding references to actual permit citations in the SWPPP when you address a specific permit requirement. Keep the project information clear, concise, and specific to the job so that all involved with this permit can easily understand what is required.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
For:
Insert Project Name
Insert Project Site Location/Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Project Site Telephone Number (if applicable)
Operator(s):
Insert Company or Organization Name
Insert Name
Insert Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Telephone Number
Insert Fax/Email
Storm Water Manager and SWPPP Contact(s):
Insert Company or Organization Name
Insert Name
Insert Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Telephone Number
Insert Fax/Email
SWPPP Preparation Date:
Insert Preparation Date
Estimated Project Dates:
Start of Construction: __ __ / __ __ / ______
Completion of Construction: __ __ / __ __ / ______
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: PERMIT COVERAGE AND ELIGIBILITY iii
1.1 Project/Site Information iii
1.2 Additional Permitting Requirements iii
SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS iii
2.1 Contact Information/Responsible Parties iii
SECTION 3: PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING iii
SECTION 4: POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN iii
4.1 Nature and Sequence of Construction Activity iii
4.2 Soils, Slopes, Vegetation, and Current Drainage Patterns iii
4.3 Construction Site Estimates iii
4.4 Receiving Waters and TMDL Applicability iii
4.5 Site Features and Sensitive Areas to be Protected iii
4.6 Potential Sources of Pollution iii
4.7 Plans and Maps iii
4.8 Controls to Reduce Pollution from the Construction Site iii
4.9 Good Housekeeping BMPs iii
4.10 Allowable Non-Storm Water Discharge Management iii
4.11 Maintenance of Controls iii
4.12 Final Stabilization iii
SECTION 5: INSPECTIONS iii
5.1 Inspections iii
SECTION 6: UPDATING the SWPPP iii
6.1 SWPPP Availability iii
6.2 SWPPP Update Requirements iii
6.3 SWPPP Update Communication iii
6.4 SWPPP Update Record Keeping iii
SECTION 7: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE or OIL SPILL REPORTING iii
7.1 Spill Prevention and Control Plan iii
7.2 Spill Record Keeping iii
SECTION 8: NOTICE of TERMINATION (NOT) iii
8.1 Requirements iii
8.2 Where to Submit iii
SECTION 10: SWPPP APPENDICES iii
Appendix A - Permit Coverage iii
Appendix B - Certifications iii
Appendix C - Pre-Construction Meeting 3
Appendix D - Maps, Drawings, Details and Specifications 3
Appendix E - Construction Records 3
Appendix F - Inspection and Maintenance Records 3
Appendix G - Hazardous Material or Oil Spill Records 3
Appendix H - Update Records 3
Appendix I - SC DHEC Notice of Termination (NOT) 3
Appendix J - SC NPDES Construction Permit (SCR100000) 3
Appendix K - Supporting Calculations 3
Georgetown County SWPPP Template Version 1.0
1 Sept 2008 Page 66
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) INSERT PROJECT NAME
DATE INSERT PROJECT SITE LOCATION
SECTION 1: PERMIT COVERAGE AND ELIGIBILITY
The Construction General Permit (CGP) authorizes storm water discharges from large and small construction activities where those discharges enter Surface Waters of the State or a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) leading to Surface Waters of the State subject to the conditions of the 2006 SC NPDES # SCR100000. The effective dates of this CGP are September 1, 2006 thru August 31, 2011, and cover all areas of South Carolina including Indian lands. This CGP replaces the storm water construction general permit (1998 SC NPDES # SCR100000) issued in January 1998. This CGP authorizes storm water discharges from any other construction activity designated by SC DHEC where SC DHEC makes that designation based on the potential for contribution to a violation of water quality standards or for significant contribution of pollutants to Surface Waters of the State. This CGP includes provisions for the development of this Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to maximize the potential benefits of pollution prevention and sediment and erosion control measures at a construction site.
CGP eligibility is limited to discharges from “large” and “small” construction activity as defined in Appendix A of 2006 SC NPDES # SCR100000. A copy of SCR100000 is included in Appendix K of this document. The permittee has requested coverage under this CGP by submission of a complete and accurate Notice of Intent (NOI). A copy of the NOI submittal is included in Appendix A. A map detailing the limits of disturbance, for the disturbed area indicated on the NOI, and covered under this CGP, is included in Appendix D. The permittee is granted coverage under this CGP when they have received a Letter of Coverage (LOC) from SC DHEC. A copy of the LOC is included in Appendix A.
Instructions: DO NOT INCLUDE !
· In this section you can gather some basic site information that will be helpful to you later when you file the NOI for permit coverage. Please note that this SWPPP should be completed before submitting the NOI.
· Detailed information on determining your site’s latitude and longitude can be found at www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/latlong.
· Include a map delineating the area of disturbance in Appendix D. Please note that this area must equal the area indicated on the NOI.
1.1 Project/Site Information
Project/Site Name: ______
Project Street/Location: ______
City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______
Latitude/Longitude (Use one of three possible formats, and specify method)
Latitude: Longitude:
1. _ _ º _ _ ' _ _ '' N (degrees, minutes, seconds) 1. _ _ º _ _ ' _ _ '' W (degrees, minutes, seconds)
2. _ _ º _ _ . _ _ ' N (degrees, minutes, decimal) 2. _ _ º _ _ . _ _ ' W (degrees, minutes, decimal)
3. _ _ . _ _ _ _ º N (decimal) 3. _ _ . _ _ _ _ º W (decimal)
Method for determining latitude/longitude:
USGS topographic map (specify scale: ______)
EPA Web site GPS
Other (please specify): ______
SC NPDES permit tracking number: ______
(This is a unique identifying number assigned to your project by the SC DHEC after you have applied for coverage under the SCR100000. The number is listed on the LOC along with the conditions under which coverage has been granted.)
1.2 Additional Permitting Requirements
Instructions: DO NOT INCLUDE !
· In certain cases, where the project is adjacent to wetlands or water bodies, a 404 permit may be necessary and are required to be referenced here.
· In certain cases, other SC DHEC permit(s) may be necessary and are required to be referenced here.
· Special conditions of any other permit should be included in this plan.
· Include copies of the permit(s) and the associated special conditions in Appendix A.
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
The special conditions/requirements of the above referenced permit(s) have been included into this plan. A copy of the referenced permit(s) is included in Appendix A.
SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
All permittees and operators are required to sign a SWPPP certification as a condition of this CGP. The SWPPP certifications are required to follow the requirements outlined in SCR100000, part 3.2.D. No permittee or operator shall commence work on this project site until they have familiarized themselves with this plan and signed the appropriate SWPPP certification. The following signed SWPPP certifications are included in Appendix B:
· Preparer
· Permittee and Co-Permittee
· Operator
· Inspector
Instructions: DO NOT INCLUDE !
· List the operator(s), project managers, storm water manager, and person or organization that prepared the SWPPP. Indicate respective responsibilities, where appropriate.
· List all subcontractors expected to work on-site. Notify subcontractors of storm water requirements applicable to their work.
· Include a map delineating the area of control for each permittee/co-permittee in Appendix D. Please note that this only applicable with multiple permittees/co-permittees.
· Include extra blank forms in Appendix D.
2.1 Contact Information/Responsible Parties
Permittee(s) -
Insert Company or Organization Name
Insert Name
Insert Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Telephone Number
Insert Fax/Email (Optional)
Insert area of control (if more than one operator at site) Repeat as necessary
Contractor Co-Permittee(s) -
Insert Name
Insert Company or Organization Name
Insert Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Telephone Number
Insert Fax/Email (Optional)
Insert area of control (if more than one operator at site) Repeat as necessary
Contractor Operator(s) -
Insert Company or Organization Name
Insert Name
Insert Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Telephone Number
Insert Fax/Email (Optional) Repeat as necessary
Storm Water Manager and SWPPP Contact(s) -
Insert Name
Insert Company or Organization Name
Insert Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Telephone Number
Insert Fax/Email (Optional) Repeat as necessary
This SWPPP Was Prepared By -
Insert Name
Insert Company or Organization Name
Insert Address
Insert City, State, Zip Code
Insert Telephone Number
Insert Fax/Email (Optional)
Emergency 24 hour contact -
Insert Name
Insert Telephone Number
SECTION 3: PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
An on-site pre-construction meeting is required as a condition of this CGP. The pre-construction meeting is to follow the requirements outlined in SCR100000, part 3.2.A. All permittees/operators working on the project site are required to attend this meeting where this plan is to be thoroughly reviewed. Meeting minutes are required to be taken that identify the topics covered and the participants in attendance. Georgetown County Stormwater (843-545-3524) is required to be notified 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of this meeting. The pre-construction meeting agenda, list of attendees, and minutes are included in Appendix C.
SECTION 4: POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
4.1 Nature and Sequence of Construction Activity
Function of the construction activity -
Residential Commercial Industrial Road Construction
Linear Utility Other (specify):______
Estimated Project Start Date: __ __ / __ __ / ______
Estimated Project Completion Date: __ __ / __ __ / ______
Instructions: DO NOT INCLUDE !
· Briefly describe the nature of the construction activity and approximate timeframes (one or more paragraphs, depending on the nature and complexity of the project).
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
4.2 Soils, Slopes, Vegetation, and Current Drainage Patterns
Instructions: DO NOT INCLUDE !
· Describe the existing soil conditions at the construction site including soil types, slopes and slope lengths, drainage patterns, and other topographic features that might affect erosion and sediment control.
· Also, note any historic site contamination evident from existing site features and known past usage of the site.
· Include information, if available, on known flooding problems on the project site.
· This information should be referenced and included on your site maps in Appendix D.
Soil type(s) -
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
Slopes - (describe current slopes and note any changes due to grading or fill activities)
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
Drainage Patterns - (describe current drainage patterns and note any changes dues to grading or fill activities)
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
Vegetation -
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
Other -
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
4.3 Construction Site Estimates
Instructions: DO NOT INCLUDE !
· Estimate the area to be disturbed by excavation, grading, or other construction activities, including dedicated off-site borrow and fill areas.
· Calculate the percentage of impervious surface area before and after construction
· Calculate the runoff coefficients before and after construction.
The following are estimates of the construction site -
Area to be disturbed acres
Total Project Area acres
Percentage impervious area before construction %
Runoff coefficient before construction
Percentage impervious area after construction %
Runoff coefficient after construction
4.4 Receiving Waters and TMDL Applicability
Instructions: DO NOT INCLUDE !
· List the waterbody(s) that would receive storm water from your site, including streams, rivers, lakes, coastal waters, and wetlands. Describe each as clearly as possible.
· Include information, if available, on known flooding problems on the project site.
· Note any required stream crossings, if applicable.
· List the storm sewer system or drainage system that storm water from your site could discharge to and the water body(s) that it ultimately discharges to.
· If any of the water bodies above are impaired and/or subject to TMDL’s, please list the pollutants causing the impairment and any specific requirements in the TMDL(s) that are applicable to construction sites. Your SWPPP should specifically include measures to prevent the discharge of these pollutants.
Description of receiving waters -
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
Description of receiving storm sewer systems -
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]
Description of impaired waters or waters subject to TMDL's -
[ INSERT TEXT HERE ]