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Welcome to training on Best Management Practices for Erosion and Sediment Control
Welcome to training on Best Management Practices for Erosion and Sediment Control
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ScheduleSchedule Module Time Activity
1 8:00-8:45 Introduction
2 8:45-9:30 Erosion Fundamentals
9:30-9:45 Break
3 9:45-11:15 BMPs-Soil Stabilization
5 11:15-12:00 BMPs-Non Storm Water
12:00-1:00 Lunch
4 1:00-2:15 BMPs-Sediment Control
6 2:15-3:00 Design
3:00-3:15 Break
7 3:15-4:00 Construction
8 4:00-4:45 Maintenance
4:45-5:00 Training Closeout
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Interaction with MDT ExpertiseInteraction with MDT Expertise
Construction and Environmental staff familiar with MDT erosion and sediment control issues and the development of the new manuals are attending this training
They are available to answer questions and provide interpretation of the material presented
Discussion time will be allowed at the end of each module
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Your InstructorYour Instructor Stuart Jennings
Montana State University
Reclamation Research Unit
www.montana.edu/reclamation
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Module 1: BMP Manual Overview and Regulatory Considerations
Module 1: BMP Manual Overview and Regulatory Considerations Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management
Practices: Field Manual
Prepared for:
Montana Department of Transportation
Research Section
2701 Prospect Avenue
PO Box 201001
Helena MT 59620-1001
Prepared by:
CDM
34 North Last Chance Gulch
Suite 104
Helena, MT 59601
February 2003
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What is a BMP?
Why are BMPs important?
What is contained in the new MDT BMP Manual?
What permit is required for a construction site?
Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
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Definitions—What is a BMP?Definitions—What is a BMP?
BMP-Best Management Practice for temporary erosion control
ESC-Erosion and Sediment Control
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Why do we need BMPs?Why do we need BMPs?
The Clean Water Act (1972)
1996 National Water Quality Impairment Survey
Polluted runoff is a leading source of water degradation
Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL)
Decrease highway maintenance costs
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How do we know how to select the appropriate BMP?How do we know how to select the appropriate BMP?
BMP Manual and Field Guide
Evaluation of site conditions
Experience
Training
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BMP Tools and Resources BMP Tools and Resources
BMP Manual
BMP Field Guide
BMP Course and Notes
Websites
• EPA Stormwater Program http://cfpub1.epa.gov/npdes
/stormwater/swphase2.cfm
• DEQ Water Protection Bureauhttp://www.deq.state.mt.us/wqinfo/MPDES/Index.asp
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Purpose of the Manual and Field GuidePurpose of the Manual and Field Guide
BMP Resources: provide technical and process-related BMP information
• BMP selection
• BMP specifications
• BMP integration with construction design
• Regulatory requirements
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Goals of the BMP Training CourseGoals of the BMP Training Course
Provide overview of new BMP manual
Promote understanding of regulatory requirements, inspection criteria, and penalties
Help improve BMP selection and implementation
Provide an experience forum for case studies: what works and doesn’t work
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Course Components (Modules)Course Components (Modules)
BMP Manual Overview and Regulatory Considerations
Erosion, Sediment, and Vegetation Fundamentals
Soil Stabilization BMPs (Group 1)
Sediment Control BMPs (Group 2)
Other BMPs (Group 3)
BMP Selection Criteria and Design Process
Construction and Implementation of SWPPP
BMP Inspection, Maintenance, and Removal
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Montana Law and Storm Water PermittingMontana Law and Storm Water Permitting
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Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 2001Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 2001
TITLE 75. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CHAPTER 5. WATER QUALITY
(29) (a) "State waters" means a body of water, irrigation system, or drainage system, either surface or underground. (b) The term does not apply to: (i) ponds or lagoons used solely for treating, transporting, or impounding pollutants; or (ii) irrigation waters or land application disposal waters when the waters are used up within the irrigation or land application disposal system and the waters are not returned to state waters.
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Montana Code Annotated (continued)Montana Code Annotated (continued)
75-5-101. Policy. It is the public policy of this state to: (1) conserve water by protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality and potability of water for public water supplies, wildlife, fish and aquatic life, agriculture, industry, recreation, and other beneficial uses; (2) provide a comprehensive program for the prevention, abatement, and control of water pollution.
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Montana Code Annotated (continued)Montana Code Annotated (continued)
25) (a) "Pollution" means: (i) contamination or other alteration of the physical, chemical, or biological properties of state waters that exceeds that permitted by Montana water quality standards, including but not limited to standards relating to change in temperature, taste, color, turbidity, or odor; or (ii) the discharge, seepage, drainage, infiltration, or flow of liquid, gaseous, solid, radioactive, or other substance into state water that will or is likely to create a nuisance or render the waters harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, recreation, safety, or welfare, to livestock, or to wild animals, birds, fish, or other wildlife. (b) A discharge, seepage, drainage, infiltration, or flow that is authorized under the pollution discharge permit rules of the board is not pollution under this chapter.
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Pollution AuthorizationPollution Authorization
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Storm Water Permitting AuthorityStorm Water Permitting Authority
Tribal Lands
(EPA)
All other lands within the State of Montana (Montana Department of Environmental Quality)
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General Permit for Storm Water Discharge associated with construction Activity (obtained from DEQ)
General Permit for Storm Water Discharge associated with construction Activity (obtained from DEQ)
Part I. Coverage provided by General Permit
Part II. Effluent Limitations and Special Conditions
Part III. Monitoring, Reporting, Record Keeping
Part IV. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Part V. Standard Conditions
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General Permit SummaryGeneral Permit Summary
Identify areas that may contribute pollutants to surface waters
Ensure that minimal sediment reaches surface water using erosion and sediment control measures
Develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
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General Permit Part I. Coverage provided General Permit Part I. Coverage provided
Construction disturbances >1 acre require permitting
All discharges must be in accordance with the SWPPP
Notice of Intent (NOI) Package must be submitted to DEQ
NOI Package contains standard NOI form, SWPPP and application fee
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NOI FormNOI Form
Name and address of operator(s)
Contact person telephone number
Project name and location
Name of receiving surface water
Construction schedule
Estimated area of disturbance
Located on pages C-2 and D-2 of Reference Manual
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General Permit Part II. Effluent Limitations and Special ConditionsGeneral Permit Part II. Effluent Limitations and Special Conditions
All discharges to surface water must be composed entirely of stormwater
No discharge of process wastewater
Stormwater discharges must not cause or contribute to water quality standard violations
BMPs must be maintained in accordance with SWPPP
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General Permit Part III. Monitoring, Reporting, Record KeepingGeneral Permit Part III. Monitoring, Reporting, Record Keeping
All erosion and sediment control measures must be inspected and maintained by the operator at least once every 14 days and within 24 hours of any storm event of 0.5 inches or greater
DEQ must be notified in writing within 2 days of the detection of any significant spill or release
Copy of SWPPP must be available on-site
Uncontrolled releases must be documented
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“significant sediment”“significant sediment”
Mud, dirt, sediment, or similar material exceeding 1.0 cubic foot in volume which is deposited in any area of 100 square feet or less on public or private streets or property adjacent to the construction site.
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General Permit Part IV. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)General Permit Part IV. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Operator shall develop a SWPPP and submit a copy at the same time as the NOI form
Operator shall implement the SWPPP at the time construction activity commences
Operator is responsible for for ensuring SWPPP requirements stated in the General Permit are complied with
Blank SWPPP located in Appendix E of the Reference Manual
Example SWPPP located in Appendix F of the Reference Manual
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SWPPP (continued)SWPPP (continued)
The SWPPP may include any erosion and sediment control measures or BMPs including but not limited to the use of sediment basins, berms, barriers, filter strips, covers, diversion structures, seeding, and sodding
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The SWPPP must include maps(s) indicating:The SWPPP must include maps(s) indicating:
Areas of disturbance
Drainage patterns
Location of BMPs
Revegetation areas
Location of Impervious structures
Location of all surface waters
Location of 100 year floodplain
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SWPPP (cont.)SWPPP (cont.)
Must include BMP description
Must preserve existing vegetation
None of temporary BMPs shall be removed until permanent vegetation and site stabilization has taken place
BMPs must minimize or prevent “significant sediment” from leaving the construction site
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Notice of Termination (NOT) Form Notice of Termination (NOT) Form
Where a site has been finally stabilized the operator of a site shall submit a Notice of Termination to DEQ
“final stabilization” means all soil disturbing activities have been completed and a vegetative cover has been established with a density of at least 70 percent of the pre-disturbance levels
Located on page G-2 and H-2 of the Reference Manual Appendices
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Storm Water ComplianceStorm Water Compliance
DEQ expects all permit holders to be in compliance with the provisions of the General Permit and the site specific SWPPP
DEQ will conduct inspections
DEQ will issue fines for non-compliance
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Fines for non-complianceFines for non-compliance
75-5-631. Civil penalties (1) In an action initiated by the department to collect civil penalties against a person who is found to have violated this chapter or a rule, permit, effluent standard, or order issued under the provisions of this chapter, the person is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000. Each day of violation constitutes a separate violation.
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Fines for non-complianceFines for non-compliance
75-5-632. Criminal penalties. A person who willfully or negligently violates 75-5-605 or any pretreatment standard established pursuant to this chapter is guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not to exceed $25,000 per day of violation or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Following an initial conviction under this section, subsequent convictions subject a person to a fine of not more than $50,000 per day of violation or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both.
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Montana DEQ Contact InformationMontana DEQ Contact Information
On the Web (http://www.deq.state.mt.us/wqinfo/MPDES/StormwaterConstruction.asp)
On the phone
Water Protection Bureau 444-3080
Brian Heckenberger 444-5310
Spencee Willett 444-0420
Gail Faber 444-5338
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BMPs ExamplesBMPs Examples
Inlet Protection
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BMPs ExamplesBMPs Examples
Silt Fence used to protect wetland No BMPs in place, wetland below
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BMPs Examples BMPs Examples
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BMPs Examples BMPs Examples
Aggregate stabilized construction entrance
Muddy construction entrance
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Consequences of BMPsConsequences of BMPs
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Consequences of BMPsConsequences of BMPs
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Module 1 ReviewModule 1 Review
BMPs are required at construction sites larger than 1 acre
MDT has prepared a new BMP Manual
DEQ Requires a permit for each construction project
A site-specific SWPPP must be developed and implemented
BMPs must be maintained until the site is stable