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CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) TEMPLATE

FOR LAND DISTURBANCES OF GREATER THAN OR

EQUAL TO ONE ACRE (Revised December 2013)

Prepared for:

San Diego Community College District 2275 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108-3883 URS Project No.27679105.06000 Consultant Support Agreement #2634, Stormwater Design and Management Services Patricia T. Samora, P.E. California Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Developer Project Manager

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INSTRUCITON FOR THE SWPPP PREPARER:

This SWPPP template was created for use by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) in

preparing Risk Level 1 and 2 SWPPPs for the San Diego Community College District

(SDCCD) to meet the requirements for the Construction General Permit (Order

No.2009-009-DWQ) and San Diego Community College District policies for

construction site stormwater management. As the permit is interpreted by the State

and Regional Boards, new requirements are phased in, better practices are identified

and the SDCCD Stormwater Management Program evolves, there may be a need to

update the template or SWPPPs prepared using this template.

The decision to create a Risk Level 1 and 2 template was based on a preliminary Risk

Determination for the Propositions S and N Bond projects using their anticipated

construction durations effective 9/01/10. The requirements captured in this template

are for Risk Levels 1 and 2 only, which are based on the anticipated projects’ duration,

sediment risk, and receiving water risk. This template is not intended for use in

developing Risk Level 3 project SWPPPs.

This template does not address Linear Underground/Overhead Projects (LUP), the use

of Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS), Bioassessment Monitoring, or Receiving

Water Monitoring programs as these items are not anticipated to be encountered on

the majority of SDCCD projects. The QSD should evaluate the project scope and

project site conditions and confer with the SDCCD on specific campus regulatory

concerns to determine if these requirements are necessary for a specific project.

This SWPPP is only for Risk Level 1 and Risk Level 2 traditional construction projects with land disturbances greater than one acre. For projects with less than one acre of land disturbance or no land disturbance, but with non-stormwater management and material and waste management concerns, the SDCCD Less Than an Acre (LTA) SWPPP should be used.

This SWPPP Template was prepared to facilitate the preparation of SWPPPs for the

SDCCD projects using a standard format and organization. The use of this SWPPP

template is intended to provide consistency in the way project specific information is

organized and communicated to the Construction Contractor. Consistency of forms,

appendices and the inclusion of SDCCD reporting procedures is an added benefit of

using this SWPPP template for SDCCD projects.

This template is intended to be used by a QSD to identify, edit, organize and communicate project specific information. The preparation of a SWPPP using this template still requires the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) to use professional judgment in the research and evaluation of project site conditions and regulatory requirements and a knowledge of the Construction General Permit (CGP) to interperate and apply the permit requirements to the project conditions. This may include an intepretation of the requirements, making calculations and analyzing

site conditions to determine the appropriate BMPs, their size and location within the project and applicable sampling requirements. The use of this SWPPP template does not relieve the QSP from the responsibility to ensure the completed SWPPP prepared using this template meets the CGP requirements for the project conditions.

INSTRUCTIONS

The SWPPP preparer shall complete all yellow highlighted sections with project specific details. It is recommended that yellow highlighting be removed once the document is finalized and submitted for signature.

Additonal instructions for completing the SWPPP are located throughout the document in blue text. All blue text should be deleted from the document once finalized and submitted for signature.

Detailed information about the SDCCD roles and responsibilites for Document for administering the SMARTs system are located in Appendix B, under Permit Registration Documents. The procedures for obtaining a SDCCD SMARTS account, documenting a risk determination, drafting an NOI and reviewing and approving the SWPPP, and inputting post-construction BMP information are included. This information should be read and followed by the Civil Design firm/Architect responsible for preparing the SWPPP.

The CGP requirements that phased- in on September 2, 2011(risk determinations for projects with a waiver) and 2012 (requirement to comply with Post-Construction Standards, Section XIII) are now in full effect. Additionally, the CGP has been modified twice by orders No. 2010-0014-DWQ and No. 2012-006-DWQ, and those requirements are incorporated in this SWPPP template. The copy of the CGP retained on site should include the most current version of this permit, as amended. The SDCCD is a non-traditional small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) as defined in Water Quality Order No.2013-001-DWQ, but has not yet been designated. As such, the SDCCD is not subject to the post-construction standards of an active Phase I or II MS4 that has an approved Storm Water Management Plan. Because of this, most SDCCD project are subject to the Post-Construction Standards in CGP Section XIII and Appendix 2.

However, projects at Miramar College must comply with the post-construction design standards of Water Quality Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ. The Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by the San Diego Community College District based on the February 12, 2007 Final Report committed to this water quality mitigation measure to fully mitigate the impacts of the Miramar College Facilities Master Plan. Since these standards fully mitigate the impacts, there is no need to comply with increased standards as the permit was subsequently modified, and any hydro modification requirements that phase in during subsequent renewals of the permit would not apply to development of the Miramar College Facilities Master Plan.

Some projects may require a City of San Diego permit to tie into the existing City of San Deigo storm drain or another permit (i.e. Coastal Development Permit) that may require the SDCCD to comply with the City of San Diego

Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan. These requirements, including the requirement to prepare a Water Quality Technical Report, should be discussed in section 3.8 of the SWPPP Template.

Roles and responsibilites for administering the SMARTs system are located in Appendix B, under Permit Registration Documents. The procedures for obtaining a SDCCD SMARTS account, documenting a risk determination, drafting an NOI, reviewing and approving the SWPPP, and inputting post-construction BMP information are included. This information should be read and followed by the Civil Design firm/Architect responsible for preparing the SWPPP.

Prepare and insert a Vicinity Map and Project Site Map for the project, with the required and recommended elements listed in Table 3, Required Map Information, into Appendix A.

Evaluate the historical contamination, construction site phasing and activities, and identify the potential construction site pollutants. These pollutants will be used to identify BMPs and the constituents to be sampled should non-visible pollutant monitoring be required.

Select approriate BMPs for the project using the tables provided in the SWPPP. The QSD should ensure that the minimum BMPs required by the permit are selected as well as BMPs necessary to meet the Best Available Technology Economically Achievable (BAT) and the Best Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT) standards. All of the columns in a table associated with a BMP being used on site shall be completed for that BMP.

Attach the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater BMP Handbook Portal: Construction BMP fact sheets that correspond to the BMPs selected for the site. Avoid including all the entire hanbook as this SWPPP should be tailored to the specific requirements of the project site.

The CASQA BMP Factsheets provided in this template are used based on the limited pre-permission copyright granted to the SDCCD SWPPP signatory for use in SWPPPs prepared for SDCCD facilities management projects. All other uses are prohibited and may be a violation of Federal Copyright Law.

The CGP is not included as an appendix in the template. The permit requires that a copy of the permit be available in the field office as a reference. It is recommended that the permit should be bound separately and provided to the Construction Contractor with the SWPPP.

Some required information may not be available at the time of SWPPP preparation (i.e. name of Constractor, QSP, Laboratory). These items should be left blank and filled in prior to the start of construction. A summary of the excluded information should be provided to the SDCCD for use in developing the pre-construction conference agenda.

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CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)

FOR LAND DISTURBANCES OF GREATER THAN OR

EQUAL TO ONE ACRE

PROJECT: WDID NO.: RISK LEVEL: BASED ON PROJECT DATES OF: PROJECT LOCATION: CONTRACTOR NAME: CONTRACTOR PHONE NUMBER: QUALIFIED SWPPP PRACTITIONER (QSP): QSP PHONE NUMBER: QSP #:

Prepared for:

San Diego Community College District 2275 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108-3883

DATE: Prepared by: (Name of SWPPP Preparer, Qualifications, QSD# and Company)

Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

CERTIFICATION i

Project Name: _____________________________________________________________

REVIEW OF SWPPP

Stormwater Consultant.: _____________________________________________________

This project SWPPP prepared by ____________________and dated ____________ has been

reviewed for completeness and has been found to be compliant with the requirements of the

Construction General Permit (CGP) (CAS000002, Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ). It is the

recommendation that the SDCCD’s approved signatory sign and certify this SWPPP.

(Signature of Reviewer)

(Typed Name of Reviewer, Qualifications, and Company)

(Date of SWPPP Review/Comment resolution)


CERTIFICATION ii

Project Name: _____________________________________________________________

REVIEW OF SWPPP

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner: _________________________________________________

I have read this SWPPP and am familiar with its contents and requirements. I acknowledge the

necessary resources required for implementation of this SWPPP and meet the required

certifications necessary to implement it. Upon review of this SWPPP, I am willing and

authorized to fully commit resources to implement and enforce this SWPPP.

(Signature of QSP)

(Typed Name of QSP)

(Date of SWPPP Review)


CERTIFICATION iii

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Director, as the Legally Responsible

Person (LRP), has authorized Dave Backensto - Facilities Management Property Agent to be

the authorized Approved Signatory of SDCCD for approving, signing, and certifying the

SWPPP in conformance with Section IV.I of the CGP.

David Backensto

3375 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 310

San Diego, California, 92108(619) 388-6546

[email protected]

A Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) submitted the SWPPP for review and approval to David

Backensto. The ________________(Contractor or Construction Manager,) _______________

_____________________ (Name) is responsible and liable at all times for compliance with

applicable requirements of the CGP (CAS000002, Order No. 2009-009-DWQ) for which

compliance is ultimately determined by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB),

the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and/or the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA).


CERTIFICATION iv

Project Name: _____________________________________________________________

For Use by SDCCD Only

APPROVAL AND SDCCD’S CERTIFICATION OF THE

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my

direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified

personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the

person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering

the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,

accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false

information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”

I and/or personnel acting under my direction and supervision have reviewed this SWPPP and

find that it meets the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB),

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater

Discharges Associated with Construction Activities.

I have certified this SWPPP electronically in the SMARTS database after reviewing the

electronic Notice of Intent (NOI). A printout of the NOI showing the certification date is included

in Appendix B.

(Signature of Dave Backensto)

(Dave Backensto, Facilities Management, Property Agent, SDCCD Approved Signatory)

(Date of Signature)


CERTIFICATION v

Project Name: __________________________________________________________

The SWPPP was developed and certified by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)

with appropriate certification and or registration called out in Section VII.B.1 of the

CGP and Section 5 of this SWPPP.

QUALIFIED SWPPP DEVELOPER’S (QSD) CERTIFICATION OF

THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my

direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified

personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the

person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering

the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,

accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false

information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”

(Signature of QSD)

(Typed Name and Qualifications of QSD, QSD #)

(Date of SWPPP Certification)

RE-CERTIFICATION VI

ANNUAL REPORTING OF STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

The Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

General Permit No. CAS000002 Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Discharges of

Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (CGP) requires that an annual report

certifying that a site is in compliance with its requirements be submitted for all projects occurring

for more than one continuous three-month period. On July 1 of each year, the project QSP will

provide input to the SDCCD related to the project compliance using the appropriate Risk Level

Questionnaire found in Appendix J. The input will reflect the project conditions as reflected in

the required weekly, quarterly and pre-, during- and post- rain event inspections and the results

of sampling. The Annual Report input will include related information for reporting period July 1

to June 30. Projects that have more than three months of permit coverage for the new

reporting year will require the submission of an annual report prior to filing a Notice of

Termination (NOT.) The annual report must be prepared and electronically submitted by the

LRP or the Approved Signatory no later than September 1 of each year, via the Stormwater

Multi-Application Reporting and Tracking System (SMARTS). The annual report must include

the information discussed in Section XVI of the CGP and Section 8 of this SWPPP.

Annual Reports were prepared for and submitted to the SDCCD LRP for submission via the

SMARTS system as indicated below.

Record of Annual Report Submission

Date draft report provided to SDCCD

Prepared by Date submitted in SMARTS

Construction SWPPP Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... VII

SECTION 1 SWPPP REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 1.2 NOTICE OF INTENT .............................................................................................. 2 1.3 SWPPP IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................. 2 1.4 PLAN AVAILABILITY ............................................................................................. 5 1.5 PLAN CHANGES ................................................................................................... 5 1.6 RETENTION OF RECORDS .................................................................................. 7 1.7 SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION ................ 7 1.8 CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST ..................... 7 1.9 NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT) ....................................................................... 7

SECTION 2 PROJECT INFORMATION .................................................................................. 11

2.1 SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 11 2.2 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS ............................................................................ 12 2.3 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ....................................................... 15 2.4 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 18 2.5 SITE RISK LEVEL ............................................................................................... 19 2.6 STORMWATER RUN-ON FROM OFFSITE AREAS ............................................ 19 2.7 RUNOFF COEFFICIENT ..................................................................................... 20 2.8 POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUANTS AND INVENTORY ............... 22

SECTION 3 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ................................................................... 27

3.1 RUN-ON AND RUNOFF CONTROLS .................................................................. 28 3.2 EROSION CONTROL (SOIL STABILIZATION) .................................................... 30 3.3 SEDIMENT CONTROL ........................................................................................ 33 3.4 NON-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ................................................................ 38 3.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL ................. 40 3.6 SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL ................................................................ 42 3.7 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 44 3.8 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MEASURES ............ 44 3.9 WATER BALANCE CALCULATOR ...................................................................... 46 3.10 PROJECT POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPS ......................................................... 47 3.11 MAINTENANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION .......................................................... 50 3.12 FUNDING MECHANISMS .................................................................................... 50

SECTION 4 RAIN EVENT ACTION PLANS (REAPS) ............................................................ 51

SECTION 5 TRAINING ........................................................................................................... 53

SECTION 6 CONSTRUCTION SITE MONITORING PLAN ..................................................... 55

6.1 CSMP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...................................................................... 56 6.2 DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS ............................................................................. 56


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6.3 EFFLUENT STANDARDS .................................................................................... 57 Narrative Standards .............................................................................................. 57 Numeric Action Limitations (NALs) ....................................................................... 57

6.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STORMWATER MONITORING ............. 58 Visual Inspections and Sample Collection Exemptions ......................................... 59

6.5 SITE INSPECTIONS (VISUAL MONITORING OBSERVATIONS) ........................ 59 Inspection Records ............................................................................................... 60 BMPs Inspections ................................................................................................. 60 Quarterly Visual Monitoring For Non-Stormwater Discharges ............................... 62

6.6 SITE SAMPLING .................................................................................................. 63 Stormwater Discharge Monitoring ......................................................................... 63 Non-Visible Pollutant Monitoring ........................................................................... 65 Non-Visible Pollutant Sampling Requirements ...................................................... 68 Monitoring Preparation and Equipment ................................................................. 69 Sample Collection, Preservation and Delivery ...................................................... 71

SECTION 7 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ..................................................................................... 75

SECTION 8 REPORTING ........................................................................................................ 77

8.1 ANNUAL REPORT ............................................................................................... 77 8.2 RAIN EVENT REPORTING TO SDCCD.............................................................. 78 8.3 REPORT OF DISCHARGE................................................................................... 79 8.4 NAL EXCEEDANCE ............................................................................................. 79

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 SUMMARY OF SWPPP AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS ................................ 9

Table 2 CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST ............... 10 Table 3 REQUIRED MAP INFORMATION .................................................................... 14

Table 4 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY MILESTONES .................................................... 18 Table 5 ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTANTS ................................... 23 Table 6 INVENTORY OF POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS (CHEMICALS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT1) USED OR STORED ON SITE ..................................................... 25 Table 7 TEMPORARY BMPs TO CONTROL RUN-ON/RUNOFF ................................. 29

Table 8 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL BMPs .................................................... 32 Table 9 CRITICAL SLOPE/SHEET FLOW LENGTHS COMBINATIONS ...................... 34

Table 10 TEMPORARY SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS ................................................ 35 Table 11 NON-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMPS ............................................... 39 Table 12 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL BMPS 41 Table 13 SWPPP REPORTABLE QUANTITY RELEASES ........................................... 44 Table 14 POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPs ..................................................................... 48

Table 15 SUMMARY OF MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 55 Table 16 POTENTIAL STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING LOCATIONS .......... 64 Table 17 STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING STRATEGY ................................ 65 Table 18 NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING STRATEGY ................................... 65 Table 19 POTENTIAL NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING LOCATIONS ............. 67


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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A Vicinity Map and Water Pollution Control Drawings Appendix B Documents for Permit Registration Appendix C Site Inspection Forms Appendix D Training Reporting Form and Qualifications/Certificates Appendix E CASQA BMP Factsheets for Project BMPs Appendix F Water Balance Calculator Appendix G Site Specific Rain Event Action Plan Appendix H Sampling Forms and Reference Appendix I Compliance Documents Appendix J Annual Report


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Construction SWPPP Section 1 – SWPPP Requirements

SECTION 1 1

Section 1 SWPPP Requirements

1.1 Introduction

(The following text should be modified to reflect the specific project.)

This Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was prepared for construction activities

for:

Project Name:

Project Address or Location:

Anticipated Construction Period (Start and completion dates):

Project Risk Level (From Section 2.5):

Project Size (acres):

The entity responsible for performing the work on a construction project can generally be

referred to as the Contractor. For SDCCD projects, this might be the Contractor, Construction

Manager, Trade Contractor, or Subcontractor, depending on whether the contract vehicle is a

traditional contract, Design-Build or Construction Manager-Multiple Prime contract. Throughout

this SWPPP template, the person in charge of the construction activities is referred to as the

“Contractor”.

(The SWPPP Developer may edit the SWPPP to more appropriately refer to the entity

responsible for construction operations if the contract vehicle type is known when the

SWPPP is prepared.)

The project is being performed within the San Diego Community College District’s (SDCCD)

jurisdiction within the County of San Diego, California. The project location is shown on the

Vicinity Map included in Appendix A. The property is owned by SDCCD.

This SWPPP has been prepared to comply with State Water Resources Control Board

(SWRCB), Order No. 2009-009-DWQ, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

(NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000002 Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for

Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity. The CGP (General Permit

No. CAS000002) was adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on

September 2, 2009 as Order No. 2009-009-DWQ, as amended. A copy of the permit will be

available in the construction trailer for reference.

This SWPPP has five main objectives:


SECTION 1 2

Providing written procedures to assure that all pollutants and their sources,

including sources of sediment associated with construction, construction site

erosion and all other activities associated with construction activity are

controlled;

Identify non-stormwater discharges and either eliminate, control, or treat them;

Select site Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are effective and result in

the reduction or elimination of pollutants in stormwater discharges and

authorized non-stormwater discharges from construction activity to the Best

Available Technology Economically Achievable (BAT) and the Best

Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT) standards;

Calculations and design details as well as BMP controls for site run-on are

complete and correct; and

Stable BMPs are installed to reduce or eliminate pollutants after construction is

completed.

1.2 Notice of Intent

To obtain coverage under the CGP, a Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted electronically to

the SWRCB in the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS)

database along with additional Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) for the project. The

SMARTS database can be accessed at:

https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.jsp. An electronic copy of this

SWPPP document will be submitted as part of the PRDs and shall be submitted at the time of

the NOI. The SWPPP Developer or other data submitter will input the information required to

submit the NOI into SMARTS or provide it to the SDCCD, for review. The LRP or Approved

Signatory will certify the NOI for all construction projects within the SDCCD property. Once the

permit fee is received, the SWRCB will issue a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number

and send all applicable materials to the RWQCB, which then enforces the permit. A print out of

the information submitted electronically in the NOI will be provided to the contractor by the

SDCCD and shall be included in Appendix B of the SWPPP.

1.3 SWPPP Implementation

The General Permit requires a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) to oversee implementation

of the BMPs required at a project site in order to ensure proper oversight of the BMPs. The

QSP shall have primary responsibility and significant authority for the implementation,

maintenance, inspection and amendments to the approved SWPPP. The QSP will be

available at all times throughout the duration of the project. Duties of the QSP include but are

not limited to:

Ensuring full compliance with the SWPPP and the General Permit.

https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.jsp


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Implementing all elements of the SWPPP, including but not limited to:

Implementation of prompt and effective erosion and sediment control measures.

Implementing all non-stormwater management, and materials and waste

management activities such as: monitoring discharges (dewatering, diversion

devices); general site clean-up; vehicle and equipment cleaning, fueling and

maintenance; spill control; ensuring that no materials other than stormwater are

discharged in quantities which will have an adverse effect on receiving waters or

storm drain systems; etc.

Implementing all aspects of the Construction Site Monitoring program including

routine weekly, pre-, post- and daily storm event inspections (visual monitoring),

quarterly non-stormwater visual monitoring and required sampling for visible and non-

visible pollutants.

Preparing the annual report for SDCCD Property Agent’s signature.

Ensuring elimination of all unauthorized discharges.

The QSP shall be assigned authority by the Contractor to mobilize crews in order to make immediate

repairs to the control measures or to respond to spills.

Coordinating with the Contractor to assure all of the necessary corrections/repairs are

made immediately, and that the project complies with the SWPPP, the General

Permit and approved plans at all times.

Developing the Rain Event Action Plans (REAPs) for Risk Level 2 project sites and

evaluating the adequacy of site BMPs prior to any likely precipitation events.

Train any employees involved in the implementation of the SWPPP and its

components. This includes training on use of spill kits and inspection and sampling

procedures and methods.

Submitting Reports of Discharge, reports of illicit connections or illegal discharges and

other required reports.

The QSP shall oversee all contractors, subcontractors, and individuals who have the

potential to impact water quality. The Contractor is, required to appoint the QSP for

the project. The QSP shall have the qualifications identified in Section 5 of the

SWPPP.

Given that these QSP responsibilities are time sensitive and require the QSP perform or oversee

implementation, maintenance, and repair of BMPs, the SDCCD prefers that the QSP be an

appropriately trained and designated member of the Contractor’s staff.


SECTION 1 4

Should the Contractor find it necessary to meet the requirement for a QSP through the use of a

subcontractor, a plan to ensure the roles, responsibilities, limits of authority and response times

for visiting the project site to conduct rain event inspections and monitoring to meet the Permit

requirements must be formally documented. In the event that some tasks will be delegated to

the Contractor’s staff, the staff should be designated and trained in the proper implementation

of these responsibilities.

The SDCCD requires that the Contractor identify who, if not the QSP, will be designated to

o Monitor the construction site operations for compliance with the SWPPP and

CGP.

o Conduct required inspections (daily, weekly, quarterly, pre-, during-, and post-)

rain event inspection.

o Implement the SWPPP, including having authority to mobilize crews to make

immediate repairs to correct SWPPP deficiencies.

o Conduct stormwater sampling and required non-stormwater sampling.

o Train employees and subcontractors on SWPPP implementation.

o Document the roles and responsibilities to be overseen by the QSP and

delegated to the Contractor’s staff in the Training/Delegation Form in Appendix

E.

The SDCCD requires that the QSP:

o Conduct required weekly inspections and Quarterly Non-Stormwater

Discharge inspections.

o Train and delegate sampling requirements to individuals on site especially for

non-visible pollutant sampling and RL 2 effluent sampling.

o Review and sign all inspection reports, corrective action reports, sampling

forms and results, reports of discharge and input to the Annual Report.

o Develop and sign all REAPs.

o Be at the job site within 2 hours of being contacted.


SECTION 1 5

The designated QSP for this construction project is:

Construction Phase:

QSP Name: QSP E-mail:__________________________

QSP Certification #: QSP Telephone No.:

Business Hour Address: ______________________________________________________

Effective Date: _____________________________________________________________

(Add/Delete Additional QSPs as necessary)

Construction Phase:




Effective Dates: ______________________________________________________________

Construction Phase:




Effective Dates: ____________________________________________________________

1.4 Plan Availability

The SWPPP must be retained at the construction site during working hours from the date of

project initiation to the date of termination of coverage under the CGP. If the SWPPP is

retained by a crewmember in a construction vehicle and is not at the project site, current copies

of the BMPs and map/drawing will be left with the field crew and the original SWPPP shall be

made available via request by telephone/radio. The SWPPP should be available at all times to

site employees, and to representatives of the City of San Diego, RWQCB, SWRCB, United

States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the SDCCD, and/or other local municipality or

stormwater management agency.

1.5 Plan Changes

The General Construction Permit requires that the discharger amend the SWPPP whenever

there is a change in project design, construction, or operations that may have a significant

effect on the potential for discharge of pollutants to surface waters, groundwater, or municipal


SECTION 1 6

separate storm sewer systems (MS4). The SWPPP shall also be amended if the discharger

violates any condition of the General Permit or has not achieved the general objective of

eliminating or minimizing pollutants in stormwater discharges. If the Regional Board determines

that the discharger is in violation of the General Construction Permit, the SWPPP should be

amended and implemented in a timely manner, but in no case more than 14 calendar days

after notification. In addition, the plan must be amended to identify any new contractor and/or

subcontractor that will implement a measure of the SWPPP.

All amendments and revisions to the SWPPP shall be done by a Qualified SWPPP Developer

(QSD). Amendments and revisions shall be dated and directly attached to the SWPPP. Each

amendment shall be signed by the QSD and logged on Table 1.

Recognizing that the QSD who authored the SWPPP is potentially not involved in the project

during construction, the QSD with the authority and responsibility to amend the SWPPP is:

Name: ________________________________________

Firm: _________________________________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________

Minor adjustments to the placement, locations and amount of BMPs in response to observed

deficiencies during required inspections or monitoring activities will be annotated on the WPCD

map. When minor adjustments to BMPs aggregate to the point they change the runoff

patterns, discharge locations or become significantly different from those described in the

SWPPP, an amendment will be made by a QSD incorporating these changes into the SWPPP.

The QSP is responsible for updating the SWPPP to reflect current project site conditions and

operations and adding documentation of training and inspection and monitoring results, as they

occur. The following sections will require updating on a regular basis:

Table 1 - Summary of SWPPP Amendments

Table 2 - Contractor/Subcontractor List

Table 6 - Inventory of Potential Pollutants Used or Stored on Site

Table 13 - SWPPP Reportable Quantity Releases

The documentation of ongoing inspections, monitoring, corrective actions and training shall

be accomplished by ensuring the following forms are filled out when required and included in

the appropriate SWPPP sections:

C - Site Inspections Forms.

Appendix D - Training Reporting Forms


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1.6 Retention of Records

The SWPPP, including all required inspection reports, compliance certifications, reports of

discharge, training records and records of data used to complete the NOI, must be retained for

at least 3 years after the NOT has been approved by the State. The Contractor must maintain

a copy of the SWPPP and inspection reports at the construction site from the date of project

initiation to the date coverage under the CGP is terminated. If conditions remain that prevent

the filing of an NOT immediately following completion of construction, the SWPPP

requirements, including inspection and reporting must be completed until the NOT is filed. The

turnover of the SWPPP to the SDCCD should be done as part of the project closeout process.

If the contractor is no longer present on site, the complete SWPPP document should be turned

over to the appropriate campus project management office. The SDCCD will maintain the

complete SWPPP document for its records for three years.

1.7 Signatory Requirements for Compliance Certification

All Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) and Notice of Terminations (NOTs) shall be

electronically signed, certified, and submitted via SMARTS by the LRP or the legally authorized

signatory. The LRP or approved signatory shall certify and submit all Annual Reports, or other

information required by the CGP or requested by the RWQCB, SWRCB, U.S. EPA, or local

stormwater management agency.

1.8 Contractor/Trade Contractor/Subcontractor List

Contractors, Trade contractors, and Subcontractors who will work on the site are listed in

Table 2. This list shall be kept current throughout the construction project. Each contractor,

trade contractor, and subcontractor shall have access to copies of applicable sections of the

SWPPP or equivalent documents prior to commencement of construction. Contractors, trade

contractors, and subcontractors shall receive training on the site specific SWPPP requirements

that affect their work according to Section 5 of this document. For example, concrete

contractors must be trained in the implementation of concrete washouts, prevention of any

rinse water or washout water from spilling on ground/surface, and spill cleanup procedures.

If contractors have not been selected at the time of the SWPPP preparation, then the

required information must be added to the SWPPP prior to commencement of the

project.

1.9 Notice of Termination (NOT)

To terminate coverage under the CGP, a NOT must be submitted. A NOT should be filed within

ninety (90) days of completion of construction. The NOT shall be electronically submitted to the

SWQCB via SMARTS when the construction project is complete or ownership has been


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transferred. A project is considered complete when all portions of the site have been

transferred to a new owner, or all of the following conditions have been met:

The site will not pose any additional sediment discharge risk than it did prior to the

commencement of construction activity;

There is no potential for construction-related stormwater pollutants to be discharged

into site runoff;

Final stabilization has been reached;

Construction materials and wastes have been disposed of properly;

Compliance with the post-construction standards (Section XIII) of the General Permit

has been demonstrated;

Post-construction stormwater management measures have been installed and a long-

term maintenance plan has been established according to the SWPPP and Water

Quality Technical Report (WQTR); and

All construction-related equipment, materials and any temporary BMPs no longer

needed are removed from the site.

In order to terminate coverage under the CGP, final stabilization conditions must be satisfied in

the NOT. The NOT must attain final stabilization by one of the following methods:

70% final cover method - no computational proof required; or

RUSLE or RUSLE2 method – computational proof required; or

Custom method – the discharger shall demonstrate in some other manner than above

that the site complies with the final stabilization requirement in Section II.D.1.a.

The SDCCD prepares and submits the NOT for construction projects within its jurisdictional

areas when the above conditions have been met. For projects with more than 90 days of

permit coverage since the last Annual Report was submitted, an Annual Report must be

prepared and submitted prior to filing the Annual Report prior to filing the NOT.


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Table 1 SUMMARY OF SWPPP AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS

Amendment or Revision

#

QSD Information (Name and Signature)

Date Implemented

Description of Amendment

1

2

3

4

5

6

7


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Table 2 CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

General Contractor:

Responsible Person – Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP):

Name/Title SWPPP Responsibilities Phone

Number(s) 1 Address

Initial Training on Applicable SWPPP Requirements

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Trade Contractor(s):


Number(s) 1 Address


Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Sub-Contractor(s):


Number(s) 1 Address


Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Notes:

(1) Include: Daytime, Fax, Cellular/Pager, and Emergency Number

Construction SWPPP Section 2 – Project Information

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Section 2 Project Information

2.1 Site Description

Note to SWPPP preparers: The information in this section can be presented in a tabular

or narrative form. The information with an asterisk (*) is required information to submit

the Notice of Intent (NOI.) Appendix B summarizes this information to facilitate the

electronic filing of the NOI in SMARTS.

The following is a description of the project site:

*Project Name:

*Project Address or Location:

*Project Size (acres):

*Disturbed Soil Area (acres):

*City:

*County:

*State:

Adjacent Properties (reference location as appropriate):

North:

Northeast:

East:

Southeast:

South:

Southwest:

West:

Northwest:

Adjacent Streets (reference location as appropriate):

North:

Northeast:

East:

Southeast:

South:

Southwest:

West:

Northwest:


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The project site location is identified on the Vicinity Map located in Appendix A. Water Pollution

Control Drawings (WPCDs) are also located in Appendix A. The WPCDs developed for the

various phases of development depict the required information listed in Table 3.

2.2 Existing Site Conditions

The following is a description of existing site conditions:

Land Use

Developed: Yes No

Description of Existing Land Use:

Description and Size of Existing Pervious Features:

Description and Size of Existing Impervious Features:

Potential Historic Contamination

Former Industrial Operations: Yes No

Description of Former Industrial Operations:

Historic Contamination: Yes No

Description of Historic Contamination:

Topography

Topographic Description:

Description of Changes in Elevation:

Stormwater Conveyance

*Project Discharges to City of San Diego Municipal Storm Drain System: Yes No

Project Discharges Directly to a Receiving Water Body: Yes No

Description of Storm Drain System/Drainage Pattern:

Discharge Points Along Site Perimeter:

* Name and Distance to Receiving Water Body:

Is Receiving Water Body listed for pollutants in Section 303(d) list?

Yes No

If Yes, List Pollutants


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Soil and Geologic Conditions

Project has Fill Material: Yes No

Project has Native Material: Yes No

Soil Texture: Sand Loamy Sand Sandy Loam Loam Silty Loam

Silt Sandy Clay Loam Clay Loam Silty Clay Loam

Sandy Clay Silty Clay Clay

Hydrologic Soil Group: A (high infiltration rate) B (moderate infiltration rate)

C (slow infiltration rate) D (very slow infiltration rate)

Soil Erodibility: Slight Moderate Severe

Depth and Direction of Groundwater Flow:

Soil Report Reference (if applicable):

Location of Rain Gauges

Nearest Government facility with a rain gauge: ________________________________

________________________________

San Diego County gauges can be located using the following website:

http://www.sdcfcd.org/metadata.html

Location of On-site rain gauge: _______________________________________________


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Table 3 REQUIRED MAP INFORMATION

FEATURE

Permit Section – Attachment B Section J.2

Site Map/Water Pollution Control Drawing

Required Features:

Site boundaries

Stormwater collection and discharge points

Anticipated discharge location(s)

Relevant drainage areas

Sampling Locations

Drainage patters

Recommended Features:

Existing and proposed buildings, lots, and roadways

Temporary on-site drainage

General topography before and after construction

Location of Areas Designated for:

Required Features :

Soil or waste storage

Vehicle storage & service

Construction material loading, unloading, and access

BMP Descriptions for:

Required Features:

Waste handling and disposal areas

On-site storage and disposal of construction materials and waste

Erosion Control

Required Features:

Areas of soil disturbance (stabilized and exposed)

BMPs for erosion control


Areas of vegetation on site

Sediment Control

Required Features:

Description/Illustration of BMPs to prevent increase of sediment load in discharge

Non-Stormwater

Required Features:

Locations of discharges

Post-Construction

Required Features:

Location of BMPs

Permit Section – Attachment C Section B.1-4

BMP Descriptions for:

Required Features:

BMPs to minimize exposure of stormwater to construction materials, equipment, vehicles, waste

Location of Areas Designated for:

Required Features:

Equipment storage, cleaning, maintenance


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FEATURE

Permit Section – Attachment C Section D

Erosion Control

Required Features:

BMPs to control wind erosion

Permit Section – Attachment C Section F

Drainage

Required Features:

Locations of stormwater run-on

BMPs that divert off-site drainage from going through site


Drainage patterns

Slopes after major grading

Stormwater Inlets


Drainage patterns to stormwater inlets or receiving water

BMPs that protect stormwater inlets or receiving water

Permit Section – Attachment D Section B.7

Erosion Control

Required Features:

Construction phase / BMP sequencing schedule including supplemental pre-rain action plan for erosion control measures (Risk Level 2 only)

Sediment control

Required Features:

Construction phase / BMP sequencing schedule including supplemental pre-rain action plan for sediment control measures (Risk Level 2 only)

2.3 Proposed Construction Activities

Following is a description of proposed construction activities:

Project Description

Describe Project Activities (e.g., demo, grading, paving, unique site features): ______________

___________________________________________________________________________

* Project Start Date:

* Project End Date:

Future Project Land Use: Commercial Applied Technology (laboratory)

Restaurant Streets Facilities Support

Central Utilities Plant Steep Hillside Development

Educational Building Parking Lots/Structure Other

Function of Proposed Project:

Grading

Acreage of Graded Area:


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Percent of Site to be Graded:

Grading Consists of: Cut Fill Cut and Fill

Estimated Cubic Yards to be Graded:

Grading is Expected to be: Balanced Onsite Imported Exported

Locations of Stockpiles:

Construction Activities

Project Phased: Yes No

For All Phases:

Equipment Use

Vehicle/Equipment Cleaning Vehicle/Equipment Fueling

Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance

Waste Management

Hazardous Waste Management Solid Waste Management Liquid Waste Management

Sanitary/Septic Waste Management

Phase 1:

Demolition

Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent to Water

Building Demolition (Structure, HVAC, Insulation)

Other None

Phase 2:

Earthwork and Site Work

Clearing and Grubbing Grading Stockpiling

Contaminated Soil Management Dewatering Temporary Stream Crossing

Drainage Construction Dredging Pile Driving

Utilities Line Flushing Landscaping

Material and Equipment Use over Water

Other None


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Phase 3:

Masonry, Concrete, Asphalt Work

Saw Cutting Paving and Grinding Concrete Placement

Concrete Curing Concrete Finishing Concrete Waste Management

Other None

Phase 4:

Building and Facility Construction

Painting Material Use Material Delivery and Storage

Adhesives Cleaners Plumbing

Wood Products Interior Construction

Other None

Phase 5:

Landscape/Final Stabilization

Provide Description of the Final Stabilization measures that will be enacted on site.

Provide Description

Additional Phase(s):

Provide Description

Provide Description

Equipment Use

Vehicle/Equipment Cleaning Vehicle/Equipment Fueling

Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance

Other None

Waste Management

Hazardous Waste Management Solid Waste Management Liquid Waste Management

Sanitary/Septic Waste Management

Other None


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2.4 Construction Schedule

The proposed construction schedule is shown on Table 4. The schedule will be updated on a

regular basis to show changes in start or completion dates. These updates will be inserted into

the SWPPP when changes are deemed necessary. Schedules shall be ensured to include

BMP implementation concerns.

Table 4 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY MILESTONES

Milestone Start Date End Date

Prepare and submit SWPPP for review and approval by SDCCD.

Date Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) (e.g., NOI, SWPPP) submitted to SWRCB/Permit filing fee mailed.

WDID # issued by the State Water Board.

Wet season dates October 1 April 30

Dry season dates May 1

September 30

Annual certification Annually, Prior to

September 1

Initial ground-breaking (must occur after completion of SWPPP and submittal of PRDs)

Mass clearing and grubbing/roadside clearing

Grading/excavation/trenching activities

BMP Implementation schedule:

Deployment of temporary soil stabilization

Deployment of temporary sediment control BMPs

Deployment of wind erosion control BMPs

Deployment of tracking control BMPs

Deployment of non-stormwater BMPs

Deployment of waste management and materials pollution control BMPs

Paving, saw cutting, and any other pavement related activities

Major planned stockpiling operations

Construction of structures and paved surfaces

Installation of LID and post-construction BMPs (Discuss in Section 3.8)

Site clean-up

Anticipated final stabilization (erosion control) date including landscaping

Anticipated construction completion date

Anticipated filing of Notice of Termination (NOT) to RWQCB.


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2.5 Site Risk Level

This risk level will determine the minimum level of BMPs that will be acceptable with the project

construction activities and the minimum level of site-specific monitoring and reporting that will

be required. The risk level is based on project duration, proximity to impaired waters, and soil

conditions. The risk level for the project has been calculated based on the following site

specific information:

*Project start date: ____________________________

*Project end date: ____________________________ Should the construction dates change, the risk level must be recalculated and the period of coverage

must be changed in SMARTS via a change of information (COI.)

*Location of project (address and/or Latitude and Longitude coordinates):

__________________________________________________________________________

Method used to determine K, L, and S: EPA Map Site specific testing (ASTM D-422)

Other_______________________ (Specify)

The risk level for this project is calculated to be:

Risk Level 1 Risk Level 2 Risk Level 3 (If Risk Level 3, another

SWPPP/SWPPP Template must be utilized)

A summary of the risk level determination using the sediment and receiving water risk

worksheet from Appendix 1 of the CGP is included in Appendix B.

Note to SWPPP preparers: Provide a description in this section of the risk level

calculated for the project and how it was achieved. For a project with a calculated

sediment risk value close to the border between two risk levels (e.g., Low and Medium)

a sensitivity analysis should be performed in order to verify if a variation in one of the

calculated parameters (e.g., project schedule) could move the project into a different

risk level. The sensitivity analysis results and how it was performed should be

discussed in this section.

2.6 Stormwater Run-on from Offsite Areas

Anticipated drainage patterns following the completion of major grading activities are shown on

the WPCDs. Run-on from offsite areas will be prevented from flowing through areas that have

been disturbed by construction unless appropriate conveyance systems are in place.

Calculations for anticipated stormwater run-on are shown below.

Run-on from offsite areas anticipated: Yes* No


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Run-on potential was observed in the field: Yes* No

(*If yes, then complete the run-on calculations and identify appropriate diversion BMPs.)

QSD shall provide narrative to describe the site’s run-on based on consideration of the

historic run-on observed on site. If this information is documented in a separate

drainage or hydrology report, it is recommended that this be summarized in this table

and referenced in the report.

Calculating stormwater run-on

Q = CiA Where Q = runoff flow rate in cubic feet per second (cfs)

C = runoff coefficient (unitless)

i = design intensity (inches per hour) based on a 10-yr, 6-hr rainfall

event

A = site area, in acres

Worksheet 2.1 can be used to calculate run-on from a drainage area using the Rational Method. Make additional copies of Worksheet 2.1 if more than one watershed drains onto the project site.

Worksheet 2.1 – CALCULATING ANTICIPATED RUN-ON FLOWS FROM

OFFSITE DRAINING AREAS

Land Use Type And Cover

(C) Runoff Coefficient

(i) Rainfall Intensity

(in/hr)

(A) Area of Runoff (acres)

(Q) Sub area Flow

(cfs)

Sub area:

Sub area:

Sub area:

Q Total Flow (cfs):

The CGP requires that temporary BMPs be implemented to direct offsite run-on around the disturbed areas of the project site. Table 7 in Section 3.1 describes the BMPs that were

selected to control the run-on based on these calculations.

2.7 Runoff Coefficient

A summary of runoff coefficient data (before and after construction) is shown below. Runoff

coefficient calculations were performed using Worksheet 2.2 or shown in the Water Quality

Technical Report (WQTR)/Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) document:

*Project Size (acres):


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Pre-construction Pervious Area:

*Pre-construction Impervious Area:

Pre-construction Runoff Coefficient:

Post-construction Pervious Area:

*Post-construction Impervious Area:

Post-construction Runoff Coefficient:

Runoff coefficients can be estimated from site plan maps, which show where impervious

surfaces, vegetation and permeable surfaces will be. Use Worksheet 2.2 and the following

steps to calculate overall site runoff coefficients for both pre- and post-construction conditions at

the site:

1. Determine the areas of pervious and impervious surfaces.

2. Multiply the pervious area by its associated runoff coefficient and the impervious area by its

associated runoff coefficient and add the totals. Refer to the San Diego County Hydrology

Manual, Table 3-1 for runoff coefficients.

3. Divide by the total site area to obtain the average site runoff coefficient.

If the pre- and post-construction areas consist of several different types of impervious areas, it

may be necessary to use professional judgment in determining specific runoff coefficients for

the different land surfaces.

Note to SWPPP preparer; this information regarding runoff coefficients and pervious

and impervious areas is also used in the Water Balance Calculator discussed in section

3.9 of this SWPPP. Information should be consistent or differences should be noted

and discussed.


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Worksheet 2.2 - Pre- and Post-Construction Site Runoff Coefficients

Total Project Area: __________ Acres

Step 1: Pre-Construction Land Use Conditions:

Acres: ________________X Impervious Runoff Coefficient:_________=

Pre-Construction Impervious Area

Sub-area/Total Area = __________% Impervious

Acres: ___________X Pervious Runoff Coefficient:_________ =

Pre-Construction Pervious Area

Sub-area/Total Area = ____________%Pervious

(C1 + C2) /Total Area = __________ Average Pre-Project Runoff Coefficient

Step 2: Post-Construction Land Use Conditions:

Acres: __________X Impervious Runoff Coefficient:__________=

Post-Construction Impervious Area

Sub-area/Total Area = ____________% Impervious

Acres: ___________X Pervious Runoff Coefficient:__________ =

Post-Construction Pervious Area

Sub-area/Total Area = ___________% Pervious

(C3 + C4)/Total Area = ______________ Average Post-Construction Runoff Coefficient

2.8 Potential Construction Site Polluants and Inventory

Construction activities have the potential to generate pollutants in stormwater discharges if no

BMPs are implemented. Construction activities can be grouped into categories for the purpose

of identifying likely pollutants.

The CGP requires that potential pollutant sources must be identified and products used and/or

expected to be used and the end products produced are to be inventoried. The CGP makes a

distinction between developing a list of potential pollutant sources and the inventory of

pollutants on site. Table 5 identifies the types of construction activities and associated

characteristic pollutants anticipated to be present at this construction site. Where possible, the

locations of these potential pollutant sources are shown on the WPCDs. Details of BMPs for

controlling these pollutants are discussed in Section 3. Table 6 is an inventory of pollutants

actually used or stored on site. Alternatively, the Hazardous Materials Inventory required by the

Safety Plan may be used as a baseline of pollutants and updated to include other potential

pollutants that are not hazardous materials and should be included in the SWPPP.


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Table 5 ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTANTS

Construction Type

Associated Activity/Products With Potential To Cause Stormwater Pollution

Associated Potential Pollutants

Demolition Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent to Water

Building Demolition (HVAC, insulation)

Sediment, concrete particles, wood debris, asbestos, freon, aluminum, zinc

Earthwork

Clearing and grubbing

Grading activities

Stockpiling

Disturbance of contaminated soil

Dewatering

Temporary Stream Crossing

Drainage Construction

Dredging

Pile Driving

Utilities

Line Flushing (hydrostatic test water, pipe flushing)

Landscaping (vegetation control, (herbicides) planting and plant maintenance; use of soil additives, production of solid waste such as trees, shrubs green waste and mulch)

Material and Equipment Use Over Water

Sediment,

Soil Amendments (gypsum, lime)

List identified soil and dredged contaminant

Chlorine,

BOD, fertilizers, herbicides, nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium) acidity/ alkalinity, metals, aluminum sulfate, sulfur


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Table 5 (Continued) ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTANTS

Construction Type Associated Activity/Products With Potential To Cause Stormwater Pollution

Associated Potential Pollutants

Masonry, Concrete, Asphalt Work Saw Cutting (cement and brick dust, saw cut slurries)

Paving and Grinding

Concrete Placement (colored chalks)

Concrete Curing (curing and glazing compounds

Concrete Finishing (surface cleaners)

Concrete Waste Management

Concrete, sediments, acidity, metals, asbestos, particulates, cold mix, asphalt emulsion, liquid asphalt

Building Construction Painting (paint thinners, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, stripper paints, lacquers, varnish, enamels, turpentine, gum spirit, solvents, dyes, stripping pigments and sanding)

Material Use

Material Delivery and Storage

Adhesives (glues, resins, epoxy synthetics, caulks, sealers, putty, sealing agents and coal tars)

Cleaners (polishes (metal, ceramic, tile), etching agents, cleaners, ammonia, lye, caustic, sodas, bleaching agents and chromate salts)

Plumbing (solder (lead, tin), flux (zinc chloride), pipe fitting)

Wood Products (sawdust, particle board dust and treated woods)

Interior Construction (tile cutting, flashing, saw-cutting drywall, galvanized metal in nails and fences, and electric wiring)

VOCs, metals, phenolics and mineral spirits,

BOD, formaldehyde, copper and creosote

Phenolics, formaldehydes, asbestos, benzene, phenols and naphthalene

Metals, acidity/alkalinity, chromium

Lead, zinc and tin

Copper, aluminum, sediments, minerals, and asbestos

Equipment Use Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning

Vehicle and Equipment Fueling

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Total petroleum hydrocarbons, oils and grease, coolants, benzene and derivatives

Waste Management Hazardous Waste Management

Solid Waste Management (litter, trash, and debris)

Liquid Waste Management (wash waters)

Sanitary Septic Waste Management (portable toilets, disturbance of existing sewer lines)

Plastic, paper, cigarettes, wood products, steel, etc.

Concrete, sediment, oil and grease, detergents

Bacteria, BOD, pathogens

Other_______________________ __________________________ ____________________


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Table 6 INVENTORY OF POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS (CHEMICALS, MATERIALS, AND

EQUIPMENT1) USED OR STORED ON SITE

Date Description and Location Quantity

Date Materials

Consumed /Removed

from Site

QSP should make several copies of this Inventory form and update as quantities arrive or are removed

from site. Complete forms should be included in site inspections and included in SWPPP.

This does not include materials and equipment that are designed to be outdoors and exposed

to environmental conditions (i.e. poles, equipment pads, cabinets, conductors, insulators,


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bricks, etc.). Describe any special BMPs or hazardous material requirements, such as

secondary containment, that are needed to contain the listed materials.

Construction SWPPP Section 3 – Best Management Practices

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Section 3 Best Management Practices

This section describes the BMPs to be implemented to eliminate or reduce pollutants in

stormwater runoff and authorized non-stormwater discharges from the project site during

construction.

The CGP describes specific BMPs that are required to minimize or prevent pollutants in

stormwater runoff. BMPs are controls, structures and management practices that are selected

and adapted to the project site to achieve the best conventional control technology (BCT) for

traditional pollutants, such as sediment, and the best available technology economically

available (BAT) for toxic pollutants and non-conventional pollutants. The permit requires the

developer/owner to choose the most economical, effective, and possibly innovative BMPs to

reduce or eliminate pollutants in runoff. The BMPs described in this section are designed to

meet the minimum BMPs specified in the permit and additional BMPs selected by the QSD

based on site conditions and phase to meet the BAT/BCT standards to reduce or eliminate

stormwater pollution as required by the CGP. Additional BMPs may be added during

construction to address deficiencies identified during routine and rain event inspections or to

correct an exceedance of a Numeric Action Level (NAL).

The permit contains specific requirements for Run-on and Run-off, Erosion (Site Stabilization),

and Sediment controls, and Housekeeping BMPs, including Material and Waste Management

and Non-Stormwater BMPs. The following subsections contain BMP consideration checklists

that indicate the specific BMPs that will be implemented on the project site to meet the CGP

requirements. These BMPs were selected by considering:

a. The quantity, physical characteristics, and locations of each potential pollutant souce

listed in Tables 5 and 6,

b. The volume of on site run-on and runoff calculated in Sections 2.6 and 2.7,

c. The degree to which pollutants associated with these materials may be exposed or

mobilized by contact with stormwater or authorized non-stormwater discharges, and

d. The direct or indirect pathways that pollutants may be exposed to stormwater or

authorized non-stormwater discharges,

These subsections also include narrative explaining how the selected BMPs will be

incorporated into the project. The actual location of the BMPs will be shown on the WPCD in

Appendix A.

Risk Level 2 projects must document all housekeeping BMPs in the SWPPP and Rain Event

Action Plans (REAP) by the nature and phase of the construction project. The CGP recognizes

that each phase has activities that can result in different water quality effects from different

pollutants, resulting in the selection and placement of different BMPs. Construction phases may


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include grading (G), land development (LD), streets and utilities (SU), vertical (V) construction,

landscaping and site stabilization (LS) for traditional land development projects.

BMPs with a check mark (√) in Tables 7 through 14 refer to minimum BMPs specifically

required by the permit. BMPs marked with an X are BMPs required by SDCCD, and include

the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements for minimum

construction site pollution prevention BMPs.

The BMP numbers refer to the Fact sheets prepared by the California Stormwater Quality

Association (CASQA). The BMP Fact sheets are from the 2009 CASQA Construction BMP

Guidance Handbook/Portal and have the working details of the BMPs. CASQA Fact sheets for

BMPs that have been selected to be implemented on the project site are included in Appendix

E. BMPs that will not be used on the project site should not be included in Appendix E.

Copies of these CASQA Construction BMP Fact sheets are used under the limited copyright

provided to the San Diego Community College District as part of the SWPPP signatory CASQA

subscription and may be used for the sole purpose of preparing SWPPPs for the SDCCD. Use

of the BMPs from the CASQA Construction BMP Guidance Handbook in SWPPPs for other

property owners, clients or for resale or other purposes may be a violation of Federal Copyright

law.

3.1 Run-on and Runoff Controls

The CGP requires that all run-on, all runoff within the site and all runoff discharging off the site

be effectively managed. The following BMPs will be implemented to divert the run-on from

offsite areas around disturbed areas of the project site. Runoff will be controlled within the site

and prior to discharging off the site by the BMPs selected in the table below. These BMPs will

be sized to convey the anticipated flow rates that were calculated in Sections 2.6 and 2.7. The

locations of these BMPs have been included on the WPCDs.

Note to SWPPP preparer: The information in these tables should be shown on the

appropriate phase of the drawing. Avoid checking multiple boxes and leaving to the

discretion of the QSP. If this is the QSD’s strategy, specifically indicated and provide a

range of potential BMP options for use.


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Table 7 TEMPORARY BMPs TO CONTROL RUN-ON/RUNOFF

BMP No.

BMP CHECK

IF USED1

DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP WILL BE USED OR

DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT SELECTED

CONSTRUCTION PHASE2

SS-9 Earth Dikes/Drainage Swales & Lined Ditches

SS-10 Outlet Protection/ Velocity Dissipation Devices

SS-11 Slope Drains

SC-4 Check Dam

SC-8 Sandbag Barrier Use is discouraged. Consider alternative BMP

SC-9 Straw Bale Barrier

Other Innovative or Specialized BMPs

Roof drain or downspout diversions

Gravel Bags with wrapped plastic

Describe alternate BMPs, here or in text.

Containment Options

Other

(1) The minimum BMPs shall be selected or an explanation provided as to why they are not appropriate for the site or project phase.)

(2) Phases: Demolition (D), Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site Stabilization (LS).

Note to SWPPP Preparer: Special considerations in selecting innovative or specialized BMPs

should be noted here, as appropriate. Also include potential actions for use in a rain event as

part of the REAP. For example:

Concentrated flows discharging to vegetated areas should be diverted until plant

establishment has occurred.

Alternative run-on BMPs, such as a gravel bag wrapped in plastic, or

manufactured BMPs, should be considered in lieu of sand bags.

Alternative runoff BMPs might include a 6-8 inch depression below paved

surfaces at the project boundary BMPs or containment strategy to collect runoff.


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Placing temporary berms around high risk areas such as concrete delivery haul

routes just prior to rain events to divert runoff. This should be described to provide

direction to the QSP.

3.2 Erosion Control (Soil Stabilization)

Erosion control, also referred to as soil stabilization, consists of source control measures that

are designed to prevent soil particles from detaching and becoming transported in stormwater

runoff or by wind. Erosion control BMPs protect the soil surface by covering and/or binding soil

particles. This project will incorporate erosion control (including wind control) BMPs required by

the CGP, contract documents, and other considerations the QSD determines necessary to

meet the discharge prohibitions. This project will implement the following minimum practices for

effective temporary and final soil stabilization during construction:

1. Effective wind erosion control.

2. Soil cover for inactive areas and all finished slopes, open space, utility backfill, and

completed lots.

3. Limit the use of plastic materials when more sustainable, environmentally friendly

alternatives exist. Where plastics are deemed necessary, the discharger shall consider

the use of plastic materials resistant to solar degradation.

4. Risk level 2 projects shall implement appropriate erosion control BMPs (runoff control

and soil stabilization) to inconjunction with sediment control BMPs for areas under

active construction. Run -on, run off within the site and runoff that discharges off the

site will be effectively managed. Run-on to the site shall be effectively managed by

directing run-on away from disturbed areas.

Inactive areas of construction are areas that have been disturbed by construction activity that

are not scheduled to be re-disturbed for at least 14 days. Active areas of construction are

areas undergoing land surface disturbance. Inactive areas must have erosion control BMPs

described in the SWPPP. This includes construction activity in all phases of construction.

Sufficient erosion control materials will be maintained onsite to allow implementation of

corrective actions in conformance with the CGP requirements in a timely manner. This

includes implementation requirements for active and non-active areas that require deployment

of additional BMPs before the onset of rain.

Additional Erosion Controls for Risk Level 2 Projects

Applicable Not Applicable

For Risk Level 2 projects, the following additional BMP requirements will be implemented:


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Appropriate erosion control BMPs (runoff control and soil stabilization) will be installed in

conjunction with sediment control BMPs for areas under active construction. Implementation

and locations of temporary erosion control BMPs are shown on the appropriate phase of the

WPCDs in Appendix A and/or described in this section. The following erosion control BMP

consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that will be implemented to control erosion on the

construction site. The following list of BMPs also includes narrative explaining how the selected

BMPs will be incorporated into the project:


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Table 8 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL BMPs

BMP No.

BMP

BMP MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR ALL RISK

LEVELS

CHECK IF USED

DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP WILL BE USED

OR DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT

SELECTED

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

(2)

WE-1 Wind Erosion Control

EC-1 Scheduling X

EC-2 Preservation of Existing Vegetation

X

EC-3 Hydraulic Mulch

EC-4 Hydroseeding

EC-5 Soil Binder

EC-6 Straw Mulch

EC-7

Geotextiles, Plastic Covers, & Erosion Control Blankets/Mats

EC-8 Wood Mulching

EC-9

Earth Dikes/Drainage Swales & Lined Ditches

EC-10

Outlet Protection/ Velocity Dissipation Devices

EC-11

Slope Drains

EC-12

Stream bank Stabilization

WM-3 Stockpile Management

ADDITIONAL/INNOVATIVE EROSION CONTROL BMPs USED

DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP

WILL BE USED AND WHY BMP WAS SELECTED

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Erosion control options for Inactive areas3


(2) Phases: Demolition (D), Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site Stabilization (LS).

(3) All inactive disturbed areas designated to be inactive for 14 days or more must have soil stabilization in the form of cover.


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Implementation of Erosion Control BMPs

Note to SWPPP Preparer: Discuss the specific BMPs selected and how they will be

utilized within the site. Annotate the BMP’s selected on the WPCD(s) as appropriate.

Provide a range of BMPs that could be used for erosion control in inactive areas and for

active areas on Risk Level 2 sites.

BMPs will be deployed in a sequence to follow the progress of various project phases including

grading, demolition, and construction. As the locations of soil disturbance change, erosion and

sedimentation controls will be adjusted accordingly to control stormwater runoff at the

downgrade perimeter and drain inlets. BMPs will be mobilized as follows:

The project schedule will sequence construction activities with the installation of erosion control measures. The construction schedule will be arranged as much as practicable to leave existing vegetation undisturbed until immediately prior to grading.

The QSP will monitor weather using National Weather Service reports (http://www.srh.noaa.gov/) to track conditions and alert crews to the onset of rainfall

events.

All BMPs will be inspected to verify they are properly implemented and to determine the need for corrective action as described in Section 6.3.

Inactive disturbed soil areas will be stabilized with temporary or permanent erosion control before rain events.

Disturbed soil areas that are substantially complete will be stabilized with permanent erosion control and vegetation (if within seeding window for seed establishment).

Prior to forecasted storm events, temporary erosion control BMPs will be deployed as needed, and inspected. If not already in place, all inactive areas must have erosion control. All Risk Level 2 sites must have erosion control BMPs in additon to sediment control BMPs.

The project will maintain appropriate and sufficient temporary erosion control BMPs and BMP materials onsite throughout the life of the project to make necessary corrective actions identified in routine and rain event inspections in a timely manner.

3.3 Sediment Control

Sediment controls are structural measures that are intended to complement and enhance the

erosion control (soil stabilization) measures and reduce sediment discharges from construction

areas. Sediment controls are designed to intercept soil particles that have been detached and

transported by the force of water. The CGP requires the specific BMPs for perminter controls,

construction entrances and exits, run-on and runoff controls and inlet protection. Specifically:

Perimeter controls: Sediment control BMPs will be installed at all appropriate locations along

the site perimeter at all times during the project.

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/


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Construction entrances and exits: These locations shall be stabilized to sufficiently control

erosion and sediment discharges from the site. Construction activity traffic to and from the

project will be limited to entrances and exits that employ effective controls to prevent offsite

tracking of sediment.

Inlet Protection: Storm drain inlets should be maintained and protected from activities that

reduce their effectiveness. The SDCCD requires effective drain inlet protection for all project

sites, regardless of risk level. Note that drain inlet protection alone cannot be relied upon for

effective sediment control.

Note to SWPPP Preparer: Drain inlet protection may vary based on phase of

construction. For example, during demolition or grading, drain inlets may be blocked

with filter fabric or completely covered and runoff contained on site. Discuss the

specific drain inlet protection by phase, BMP variations from the fact sheet, and how

they will be utilized within the site.

This project will incorporate minimum temporary sediment controls required by the CGP,

contract documents, and other considerations the QSD determines necessary to meet the

discharge prohibitions.

Temporary sediment control materials, equivalent to approximately 10% of the installed

quantities on the site will be maintained onsite throughout the duration of the project to allow

implementation of corrective actions in response to breaches, failures or emergencies or as a

result of required inspections. Prior to disturbing a new area, additional temporary sediment

control materials necessary to protect the disturbed area will be stored onsite.

Additional Sediment Controls for Risk Level 2 Projects

Applicable Not Applicable

For Risk Level 2 projects, the following additional BMP requirements will be implemented:

Appropriate erosion control BMPs (runoff control and soil stabilization) will be installed in

conjunction with sediment control BMPs for areas under active construction.

Linear sediment controls will be installed along the toe of the slope, face of the slope, and at

the grade breaks of exposed slopes to comply with sheet flow lengths in accordance with

Table 9.

Table 9 CRITICAL SLOPE/SHEET FLOW LENGTHS

COMBINATIONS

Slope Percentage Sheet flow length not to exceed


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Table 9 CRITICAL SLOPE/SHEET FLOW LENGTHS

COMBINATIONS

Slope Percentage Sheet flow length not to exceed

0-25% 20 feet

25-50% 15 feet

Over 50% 10 feet

Storm drain inlets and perimeter controls, runoff control BMPs, and pollutant controls at

entrances and exits (e.g., tire washoff locations) will be maintained and protected from

activities that reduce their effectiveness.

Immediate access roads will be inspected on a daily basis. When necessary and prior to any

rain event, any sediment or other construction activity-related materials that are deposited on

the roads will be removed (by vacuuming or sweeping).

The following sediment control BMP consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that will be

implemented to control sediment on the construction site. The BMP selected to meet the

specific CGP required controls (perimiter controls,wind controls, etc.) should be annotated.

Implementation and locations of temporary sediment control BMPs are shown on the

appropriate phase of the WPCDs in Appendix A and/or described in this section. The BMP

working details that will be adhered to are found in Appendix E of this SWPPP. The following

list of BMPs and narrative explains how the selected BMPs will be incorporated into the project:

Table 10 TEMPORARY SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS

BMP No. BMP


LEVELS(1)

CHECK IF USED


OR


CONSTRUCTION PHASE

(2)

Indicate which BMPs were selected to meet CGP required perimeter, run-on and runoff and wind erosion control BMPs.

SE-1 Silt Fence

SE-2 Desilting Basin

SE-3 Sediment Trap

SE-4 Check Dam

SE-5 Fiber Rolls

SE-6 Gravel Bag Berm

SE-7 Street Sweeping and Vacuuming X

(RL 2)

SE-8 Sandbag Barrier


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SE-9 Straw Bale Barrier

SE-10 Storm Drain Inlet Protection X

TC-1 Stabilized Construction Entrance/Exit

TC-2 Stabilized Construction Roadway

TC-3 Entrance/Outlet Tire Wash

ADDITIONAL SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPs USED

Yes No DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE

BMP WILL BE USED AND WHY BMP WAS SELECTED

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Phase-specific Drain Inlet Protection

Use of depression or containment area

The minimum BMPs shall be selected or an explanation provided as to why they are not appropriate for the site or project phase.)

Phases: Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site Stabilization (LS).

On sites where sediment basins are to be used, the sediment basin shall be designed according to the methods provided in the CASQA’s Construction BMP Guidance Handbook. Stormwater runoff can be contained or retained on site through the appropriate use of depressions, site grading and berms and then allowed to infiltrate into the ground. The drainage area and containment volume should be calculated to ensure there is sufficient capacity for the anticipated volume. Appropriate methods for discharging the accumulated water (infiltrate, discharge to landscaped area on project site, haul offsite) should be identified in advance.) Accumulated water should not be discharged to the storm drain. Visual observations and sampling of accumulated stormwater is required by the permit and should be identified in the Construction Site Monitoring Plan (CSMP). The use of any post-construction BMP drainage areas (swales, bio filtration areas) as a temporary construction drainage/containment area must be identified in the SWPPP, consider the phase of construction (installation of filter fabric, undertrains, etc.) and its long term effect on the post-construction BMP, and be approved by the civil design engineer.

Implementation of Temporary Sediment Controls



Temporary sediment control BMPs will be deployed according to the schedule shown

in SWPPP Section 2.4.


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When rain is anticipated, temporary sediment controls will be implemented at the

draining perimeter of disturbed soil areas, at the toe of exterior slopes, at storm drain inlets and at outfall areas, as needed.

In the event of a predicted storm, temporary sediment control materials will be

maintained onsite.

For risk Level 2 projects, these additional BMPs should be formalized in the REAP as described in Section 4.


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3.4 Non-Stormwater Management

Authorized non-stormwater discharges may include those from dechlorinated potable water

sources provided the discharge prohibitions are met and the discharges are not subject to a

separate permit adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. All other non-

stormwater discharges must be controlled through appropriate management practices and

BMPs.. A list of construction activities and potential non-stormwater discharges is provided in

Section 2.8, and the requirement to maintain an inventory of pollutants stored onsite is

described in Section 2.8.

The CGP specifically requires management or structural BMPs to ensure the following

requirements are met:

Vehicles shall be washed in such a manner to prevent non-stormwater discharges to MS4

drainaige systems.

Streets shall be cleaned in such a manner to prevent unauthorized stormwater discharges.

Prevent disposal of any rinse or wash waters or materials on impervious or pervious site

surfaces or into the stormdrain system. Be particularly careful of concrete washout water, and

any runoff influenced by cementaceous materials.

Implement good housekeeping measures for vehicle storage and maintenance to prevent

oils, grease or fuel from leaking into the ground, storm drains or surface waters. Fuel all

equipment and vehicles in a designated area with appropirate BMPs and clean leaks/spills

and dispose of leaking materials immediately.

Ensure the containment of concrete washout areas and other washout areas that may contain

additional pollutants so there is no discharge into the underlying soil and onto the surrounding

areas.

The following BMP consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that have been selected to

control non-stormwater pollution on the construction site. Implementation and locations of non-

stormwater control BMPs are shown on the WPCDs in Appendix A. The following list of BMPs

and narrative explains how the selected BMPs will be incorporated into the project


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Table 11 NON-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMPS

BMP No.

BMP


LEVELS

CHECK IF USED


OR


CONSTRUCTION PHASE

(2)

NS-1 Water Conservation Practices

X

NS-2 Dewatering Operations

NS-3 Paving and Grinding Operations

NS-4 Temporary Stream Crossing

NS-5 Clear Water Diversion

NS-6 Illicit Discharge/Illegal Dumping Reporting

NS-7 Potable Water/Irrigation

NS-8 Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning

Recommend prohibiting this practice, unless specific project work requires it.

NS-9 Vehicle and Equipment Fueling

Provide detail on how fueling drip/spill protection will be implemented

NS-10 Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Recommend prohibiting this practice, unless specific project work requires it.

NS-11 Pile Driving Operations

NS-12 Concrete Curing

NS-13 Concrete Finishing

NS-14 Material and Equipment Use Over Water

NS-15

Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent to Water

Other BMPs


(2) Phases: Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site Stabilization (LS).

Implementation of Non Stormwater Management BMPs




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3.5 Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control

Good site “Housekeeping” measures will be implemented to minimize the potential threat to

water quality from site operations including the storage of construction materials, the application

and storage of landscape materials and management of wastes and waste materials on

site.Construction site debris, including trash, is a prohibited discharge in the CGP. A list of

construction activities and potential materials to be utilized and waste to be generated and the

requirement to maintain an inventory of materials and wastes is described in Section 2.8.

The CGP specifically requires management or structural BMPs to ensure the following

requirements are met:

Construction Material Mangement:

Store chemicals in watertight containers (with appropriate secondary containment to prevent any spillage or leakage) or in a storage shed (completely enclosed).

Minimize exposure of construction materials to precipitation. Cover and berm loose stockpiled construciton materials that are not actively being

used (i.e. soil, spoils, aggregate, fly-ash, stucco, hydrated line, etc.) SDCCD requires that all stockpiles be covered at end of day and prior to rain. Berms implemented for stockpile BMPs must be efective to divert run-on and prevent runoff.Implement BMPs to prevent the off-site tracking of loose construction and landscape materials.

Implement good housekeeping measures on the construction site to control the air deposition of site materials (sediment, trash, metals, nutrients, bacterial, oil and grease and organics) and from site operations.

Landscape Material Management:

Contain stockpiled materials such as mulches and topsoil when they are not actively being used.

Contain fertilizers and other landscape materials when they are not actively being used.

Discontinue the application of any erodible landscape material within 2 days before a forecasted rain event or during periods of precipitation.

Apply erodible landscape material at quantities and application rates according to manufacture recommendations or based on written specifications by knowledgeable and experienced field personnel.

Stack erodible landscape material on pallets and cover or store such materials when not being used or applied.

Waste Management:

Ensure the containment of sanitation facilities (e.g., portable toilets) to prevent discharges of pollutants to the stormwater drainage system or receiving water.

Clean or replace sanitation facilities and inspect them regularly for leaks and spills. Cover waste disposal containers at the end of every business day and during a rain

event.


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Ensure the containment of concrete washout areas and other washout areas that may contain additional pollutants so there is no discharge into the underlying soil and onto the surrounding areas.

Identify appropriate protection for demolition waste stockpiles. All demolition waste piles must be covered and bermed to divert run-on away from piles at the end of each day or placed in a location where runoff will not discharge. Use covered waste dumpsters for smaller stockpiles or where feasible.

Prevent discharges from waste disposal containers to the stormwater drainage system or receiving water.

Contain and securely protect stockpiled waste material from wind and rain at all times unless actively being used.

The following BMP consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that have been selected to

control construction site wastes and materials. Implementation and locations of the central

material handling and waste management BMPs are shown on the appropriate phase of the

WPCDs in Appendix A. The BMP Factsheets that describe the working details of these BMPs

are found in Appendix E of this SWPPP. The following list of BMPs and narrative explains how

the selected BMPs will be incorporated into the project:

Table 12 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL BMPS

BMP No.

BMP


LEVELS

CHECK IF USED


OR


CONSTRUCTION PHASE

(2)

WM-1 Material Delivery and Storage

WM-2 Material Use


WM-4 Spill Prevention and Control

WM-5 Solid Waste Management

WM-6 Hazardous Waste Management

WM-7 Contaminated Soil Management

WM-8 Concrete Waste Management

WM-9 Sanitary/Septic Waste Management

WM-10 Liquid Waste Management

ADDITIONAL/INNOVATIVE NON-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMPs USED

Yes No

DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP WILL BE USED AND WHY BMP WAS SELECTED

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

BMP No. BMP

Demolition waste pile strategy/options


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Table 12 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL BMPS

BMP No.

BMP


LEVELS

CHECK IF USED


OR


CONSTRUCTION PHASE

(2)


(2) Phases: Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site Stabilization (LS).

All materials and wastes will be stored in the designated locations at the end of each day and in the event of anticipated rain. All waste materials generated onsite will be removed in accordance with the contract documents. Implementation of Waste Management and Material Pollution Control BMPs



3.6 Spill Prevention and Control

On-site procedures will be developed to effectively address hazardous and non-hazardous spills

prior to the start of construction.

Equipment and materials for the cleanup of spills will be available on site throughout the life of

the project. Drips, minor spills and leaks will be cleaned up immediately and disposed of

properly by the responsible personnel. Spill kits will be located in accessible areas for all

construction activity and should include materials to address potential spill types. All personnel

with the potential to cause or witness a spill will be trained in use of the spill kits for cleanup and

procedures to initiate a formal spill response. Training for workers in the use of spill kits and

emergency response procedures will be documented on the training forms in Appendix D and

updated in the SWPPP.

Appropriate spill response personnel are assigned for the project and are trained in spill

response for larger spills beyond the capabilities of on-site personnel. To initiate the spill

response, contact:

Name: ________________________________________

Firm: _________________________________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________


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Any hazardous material, waste or sewage spill on the project site or that discharges to the storm

drain or sewer systems should be reported to the SDCCD project team. Provide as much

information as possible about what spilled, to where it spilled, the estimated quantity that spilled

and the time and date of the spill. However, do not delay in making the notification to obtain

missing information.

The QSP or Contractor site superintendent or project manager shall notify the

SDCCD inspector (______________, Phone #_____________) and

Campus Project Manager (______________, Phone #_____________) and

David Backensto, LRP, at (619)-538-6546.

The SDCCD will evaluate the spill and notify the appropriate agencies, as necessary, at the

contact numbers listed in the table below. The SDCCD will submit a written description of the

release to EPA Region 9, including the date, circumstances of the incident, and steps taken to

prevent another release within 14 days, if a Federal Reportable Release occurred.

Spill Discharge/Location Organization Contact Number

Discharges exceeding reportable quantities (report immediately)

National Response Center (800) 424-8802

Storm Drain/Creeks River/Bays

San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board

(858) 467-2952

Sanitary Sewer Spills (1000 gallons or greater)

California Emergency Management Agency Warning Center

(800) 852-7550

Sanitary Sewer spills that reach the Waters of the State

County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health

(619-338-2222

Sanitary Sewer

(Sewer District) San Diego Metropolitan Sewerage System

(619) 515-3525

Gaseous Release into Atmosphere

San Diego Air Pollution Control District (Fire)

(858) 650-4550 (858) 650-4707 911*

Underground Storage Tank Leak/Spill

San Diego County Hazardous Materials Division

(858) 505-6657


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Table 13 SWPPP REPORTABLE QUANTITY RELEASES

This table will be completed and used to document the agency notifications, as necessary, for

any release of petroleum products or sewage that enters a storm drain and are not fully

contained and/or reach a receiving water body, any release 5 gallons or greater of potentially

hazardous material, and/or any Reportable Quantity spill of hazardous materials (as

established under 40 CFR Part 1101, 40 CFR Part 1172, or 40 CFR 3023) that occurs on site.

140 CFR Part 110 addresses the discharge of oil in such quantities as may be harmful

pursuant to Section 311(b)(4) of the Clean Water Act.

240 CFR Part 117 addresses the determination of such quantities of hazardous

substances that may be harmful pursuant to Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act.

340 CFR Part 302 addresses the designation, reportable quantities, and notification

requirements for the release of substances designated under Section 311(b)(2)(A) of the Clean Water Act.

The above regulations can be accessed at the Government Printing Office on-line catalogue at: http://catalog.qpo.gov.

Date of Spill

Material Spilled Approximate

Quantity Agencies Notified

Date Notified

3.7 Maintenance

Maintenance of BMPs will be performed in accordance with the CASQA fact sheets contained

in E – CASQA Fact Sheets for Project BMPs. Maintenance will be performed within 72 hours of

the inspection that identified the maintenance need or immediately prior to a forecasted storm

event, whichever occurs first.

3.8 Post-Construction Stormwater Management Measures

Note to SWPPP preparer: The following information is provided as background

regarding the regulatory requirements for Post-Construction BMPs. The QSD should

evaluate the requirements and include this section or tailor it to the specific post-

construction BMP requirements incorporated into this project, after conferring with the

civil design engineer. Delete the language this is not applicable (i.e. delete references to

Miramar College is the project is at Mesa College.)

http://catalog.qpo.gov/


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Low Impact Development (LID), water quality, quantity and site design BMPs may be

incorporated as part of LEED certification in addition to these requirements.

Landscaping, particularly the planting of deciduous and evergreen trees, can contribute

credits to offset the runoff volume. These BMPs and landscaping features should be

discussed in this section, if applicable.

The SDCCD Design Standards Division 01 General Requirements address the need to

incorporate site design BMPs into the project design, plan for compliance with the CGP Water

Quality Balance and refine the project post-construction BMP selection during the design

development and preparation of the construction drawings to reflect actual site conditions and

post-construction BMP’s selected. These standards include the requirement to prepare a

Water Quality Technical Report to document the selection, siting and sizing and operation and

maintenance requirements of the post-construction BMP’s.

This section of the SWPPP summarizes the post-construction BMP design documented in the

WQTR prepared by ________, dated ___________, provides information documenting how

the post-construction BMPs selected comply with the applicable standards, summarizes the

information required for input into SMARTs, and details phasing considerations for the post-

construction BMPs during construction.

Post-Construction Requirements

CGP Section XIII, Post-Construction Standards requires discharges to comply with the runoff

reduction requirements of the permit unless they are located in an area subject to post-

construction standards of an active Phase I or II municipal separate storm sewer systems

(MS4) that has an approved stormwater management plan.

The SDCCD is located within the City of San Diego, a Phase I MS4. However, currently the

SDCCD does not obtain development permits for many SDCCD projects, instead seeking

approval for California education facility projects from the Department of the State Architect.

The SDCCD is a non-traditional Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) as

defined in Water Quality Order No.2013-001-DWQ, but has not yet been designated, and is not

subject to the permit’s post-construction standards.

As a result, the SDCCD is not subject to the post-construction standards of an active Phase I or

II MS4 that has an approved Storm Water Management Plan. Because of this, most SDCCD

project are subject to the Post-Construction Standards in CGP Section XIII and Appendix 2.

Miramar College Post-Construction Requirements

Projects at Miramar College must comply with the post-construction design standards of Water

Quality Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ. The Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by

the San Diego Community College District based on the February 12, 2007 Miramar College

Facilities Master Plan final report committed to this water quality mitigation measure to fully


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mitigate the impacts of the Miramar College Facilities Master Plan. Since these standards fully

mitigate the impacts, there is no need to comply with increased standards as the permit is

subsequently modified, and any hydro modification requirements that phase in during

subsequent renewals of the permit would not apply to development of the Miramar College

Facilities Master Plan.

When entering this project into the SMARTS post-construction BMP Tab, indicate the project

meets the post construction standards of WQO No. Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ, a Phase II

MS4 permit, as required by the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by the San

Diego Community College District based on the February 12, 2007 Miramar College Facilities

Master Plan final report. Compliance with these standards is described in the WQTR prepared

by ___________, dated ______. An electronic copy of the WQTR should be provided to the

SDCCD, but not uploaded with the SMARTS post-construction BMP record.

Projects with other Permit/Approval Conditions

Some projects may require a City of San Diego permit to tie into the existing City of San Deigo storm drain or another permit (i.e. Coastal Development Permit) that may require the SDCCD to comply with the City of San Diego Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The City of San Diego SUSMP requires the preparation of a WQTR.

When entering this project into the SMARTS post-construction BMP Tab, indicate the project

meets the requirements of a Phase I MS4 (in this case the City of San Diego) as described in

the WQTR prepared by ___________, dated ______. An electronic copy of the WQTR should

be provided to the SDCCD, but not uploaded with the SMARTS record.

3.9 Water Balance Calculator

Note to SWPPP preparer: If this section is not applicable because a Phase I or II MS4

Permit standard was followed as above, please so indicate and omit the text in this

section.

This project will demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the CGP (Section XIII. Post-

Construction Standards) by submitting a map and worksheets with the NOI in accordance with

Appendix 2 of the CGP, which is included as Appendix F of this SWPPP. The pre-and post-

impervious areas, soil conditions, and proposed non-structural BMPs for each sub drainage

area within the project must be analyzed to determine the volume of increased runoff and

available credits to determine the requirement for structural BMPs. Credits to offset an

increase in impervious area can be obtained by disconnecting downspouts and impervious

areas, improving soil quality, planting trees and other vegetation, installing porous pavement,

rain barrels or cisterns, and green roofs and protecting stream buffers. Where sufficient credits

from non-structural BMPs cannot be obtained, the excess volume must be captured in

structural practices and approved by the regional board.


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When seeking RWQCB approval for the use of structural practices, it must be demonstrated

why non-structural practices are not feasible, or else document that there will be less water

quality impacts using structural practices. For sites disturbing greater than 2 acres with

drainage areas discharging to a first order stream, the pre-construction drainage density will be

preserved and ensure that the post construction time of runoff concentration is equal to or

greater than pre-project time of concentration.

A first order stream is a stream with no tributaries. The water balance must be performed for

the smallest storms up to the 85th percentile storm event (or the smallest storm event that

generates runoff, whichever is larger).

3.10 Project Post-Construction BMPs

Post-construction BMPs have been incorporated into the project to improve site design, meet

the ______________ standards, as indicated in Section 3.8 and meet LEED credits for

reducing heat island effects, reducing runoff or improving water quality. Some of these BMPs

may be able to be used as credits in the Water Balance Calculator spreadsheet to offset the

increased runoff volume for the project, provided they meet the offset requirements.

Source control BMPs are maintenance measures and program implemented to reduce the

potential for pollutants to enter the stormwater from the project site. These BMPs may also

reduce the reasonably foreseeable pollutants expected to be present after construction as

required by the CGP. All projects should include source controls appropriate for the project

including the stenciling of storm drain inlets and the covering of refuse areas as source control

BMPs.

Structural BMPs are intended to capture the increased volume of stormwater from the project

that cannot be reduced or offset with Site Design or LID credits. Structural BMPs might also be

included to achieve treatment of anticipated pollutants or to achieve a Water Quality LEED

credit. The rational for selection, sizing and siting of these BMPs should be documented in a

WQTR. Table 17 summarizes post construction structural and treatment control BMPs that will

be implemented as part of this project.

Table 15 summarizes the various site design, source control, and treatment control BMPs that

will be implemented as part of this project. BMPs that are available for offset credits in the water

balance calculator are indicated with an asterisk (*). A description of the actual BMPs selected,

their location within the project will follow the table as modified.

Note to SWPPP preparer: Indicate which BMPs were selected, where they are located on

site, their impact on the water balance calculation, if any and which pollutants will be

controlled. Recommend deleting the unused BMPs from the table for clarity.

Recommend referring to the Site map or final WPCP drawing that shows all post-

construction BMPs.


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Table 14 POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPs

Site Design BMPs

*Non-Rooftop Impervious Area Disconnection-Drain sidewalks, parking lots into adjacent

landscape areas or foundation planters

*Porous Pavement - Use permeable materials for private sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and

interior roadway surfaces

*Dry Wells

*Downspout Disconnection - Direct rooftop runoff to pervious areas such as yards, open

channels, or vegetated

*Tree Planting- Maximizing canopy interception and water conservation by preserving existing

native trees and shrubs, and planting additional native or drought tolerant trees and large shrubs.

*Vegetated Swale - Designed in accordance with Treatment Control BMP 30 (TC-30 - Vegetated

Swale) from the California Stormwater BMP Handbook, New Development and Redevelopment -

*Rain Barrels and Cisterns

*Soil Amendments - Obtain ideal bulk densities for the top 12 inches of soil in landscaped areas.

*Maintaining Stream Buffers

Use of natural drainage systems to the maximum extent practicable

Stabilized permanent channel crossings

Planting native or drought tolerant vegetation on slopes

Energy dissipaters, such as riprap, at the outlets of new storm drains, culverts, conduits, or

channels that enter unlined channels

*Green Roofs

Source Control BMPs

Storm drain system stenciling and signage

Outdoor material and trash storage area designed to reduce or control rainfall runoff

Landscape Irrigation Controls

Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning

Landscape Irrigation Controls


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Structural or Treatment Control BMPs

Grass swale

Grass strips

Wetland vegetation swale

Bio-retention

Extended/dry detention basin with grass lining

Extended/dry detention basin with impervious lining

Infiltration basin

* Infiltration trench

* Porous asphalt

* Porous concrete

* Porous modular concrete block *

Wet pond (permanent pool)

Constructed wetland

Media filtration

Sand filtration

High-rate biofilters

Hydrodynamic Separation Systems

Swirl Concentrator

Cyclone Separator

Oil/Water Separators

Other BMPs


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3.11 Maintenance and Implementation

The implementation and maintenance of the post-construction stormwater management

measures will be the responsibility of the SDCCD Maintenance Division. Operations and

maintenance requirements for BMPs are included in the WQTR.

Note to the QSD: Verify the WQTR has been prepared and include as a reference. If the

WQTR has not been prepared, or does not include maintenance information, reference

the maintenance information in the SDCCD Design Guidelines and Standards Manual,

Chapter 35.

3.12 Funding Mechanisms

Funding for the project’s post-construction BMPs will be as follows:

The installation, certification of operation in accordance with the manufacturer or design

engineer’s specification, and initial maintenance of BMPs at project close out will be funded

using the project funds.

Long Term Funding for maintenance is the responsibility of the SDCCD Facilities Maintenance

Division.

Construction SWPPP Section 4 – Rain Event Action Plans

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Section 4 Rain Event Action Plans (REAPs)

The REAP is a Risk Level 2 requirement and is Applicable Not Applicable to this

project.

The REAP will be designed and prepared as a formal plan to protect all exposed portions of the

project site and to ensure there are adequate materials, staff, and time to implement erosion

and sediment control measures that are intended to reduce the amount of sediment and other

pollutants that can be generated during a rain event. A REAP will be developed by the

project’s QSP for each construction phase of a Risk Level 2 project, so there may be multiple

REAPs throughout the life of the project.

The QSP will monitor forecasted rain events using the information from the National Weather

Service Forecast Office website (http://www.srh.noaa.gov/forecast and entering the project zip

code). The REAP will be developed 48 hours prior to any precipitation event forecasted to have

a 50% or greater chance of producing precipitation (greater than 0.01 inches) in the project

area. Documentation of forecasts relied upon to determine if a REAP should be prepared and

implemented should be retained with the SWPPP. The REAP will be implemented 24 hours

prior to any predicted precipitation event. The REAP will be maintained on site with the

SWPPP. The REAP shall be specific to the project phase currently in construction. A sample

REAP template is provided in Appendix G. Completed REPS shall be filed in Appendix G.

It is recommended that a markup of the BMP wall map accompany each REAP. At a minimum

the REAP will include the following:

Site address

Calculated Risk Level (2)

Site stormwater manager information including the name, company, and 24-hour

emergency telephone number

Erosion and sediment control provider information including the name, company, and 24-

hour emergency telephone number

Stormwater sampling agent information including the name, company, and 24-hour

emergency telephone number

Activities associated with each construction phase

Trades active on the construction site during each construction phase

Trade contractor information

Suggested actions for each project phase

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/forecast

Construction SWPPP Section 4 – Rain Event Action Plans

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Although Risk Level 1 projects do not require a formal REAP, the site should be inspected and

evaluated prior to forecast rain events as described in Section 6 Construction Site Monitoring

Program. The purpose of this pre- rain event inspection is to ensure installed BMPs are

adequate and in good condition and to take proactive actions to secure and stabilize the site to

prevent discharges of sediment or pollutants in stormwater runoff. These informal wet weather

actions are an effective way to identify and implement additional BMPs prior to forecast rain

that the QSP determines are required on Risk Level 1 sites with unique site conditions in the

active construction areas.

Construction SWPPP Section 5 – Training

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Section 5 Training

The SWPPP must include procedures to ensure that all personnel responsible for

implementing the SWPPP and personnel performing the inspections are appropriately trained

according to the Permit. Training should be both formal and informal, occur on an ongoing

basis, and should include training offered by recognized governmental agencies or professional

organizations. When properly trained, site personnel are more capable of managing materials

properly, preventing spills, and implementing BMPs efficiently and correctly.

A Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) shall be designated to write, amend, and certify the

SWPPP. The QSD shall have one of the following registrations or certifications and

appropriate experience:

A California registered professional civil engineer;

A California registered professional geologist or engineering geologist;

A California registered landscape architect;

A professional hydrologist registered through the American Institute of Hydrology;

A Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) registered

through Enviro Cert International, Inc.;

A Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) registered through

Enviro Cert International, Inc.; or

A professional in erosion and sediment control registered through the National

Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).

Effective September 2, 2011, the QSD shall have attended a State Water Board-

sponsored or approved QSD training course.

The Contractor shall designate a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) who shall be the primary

contact for issues related to the SWPPP or its implementation. The QSP shall be appropriately

trained. Effective September 2, 2011, the QSP shall be either a Qualified SWPPP Developer or

have one of the following certifications, AND the listed State sponsored training:

A certified erosion, sediment and stormwater inspector (CESSWI) registered through

Enviro Cert International, Inc.; or

A certified inspector of sediment and erosion control (CISEC) registered through

Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control, Inc.

Construction SWPPP Section 5 – Training

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The QSP shall have attended a State Water Board-sponsored or approved QSP

training course.

The SWPPP shall include evidence of training or certification for the QSD and the QSP.

The QSP is responsible for the tasks discussed in Section 1.3 of this SWPPP. The QSP

formally delegate and will train any other employee with responsibilities for implementing

portions of the SWPPP and its components, including spill cleanup, inspections and sampling

procedures and BMP installation and maintenance.

Personnel at all levels shall be trained in the components and goals of the CGP. Specifically,

employees of the Contractor, Trade Contractor or any subcontractors working on the

construction site shall be informed of the goals of the stormwater pollution prevention plan at a

training meeting prior to commencing construction activities. The training meeting shall cover

basic stormwater information as well as the specific requirements of the CGP. Specifically, the

meeting will focus on implementation, inspection, and maintenance of stormwater BMPs that

apply to all construction activities and the work elements to be conducted by the Trade

Contractor or Subcontractor and the location and use of spill kits and spill protocols.

Contractors, subcontractors and employees responsible for implementing, inspecting,

maintaining, or repairing stormwater BMPs will receive copies of relevant portions of the

SWPPP. The Contractor shall train all new employees and subcontractors before they will be

permitted to work on the site. For projects that start during the dry season, refresher sessions

on stormwater pollution control will be conducted in the fall prior to the wet season. Personnel

responsible for collecting stormwater samples will be trained on the use of field equipment and

collection procedures. Additional training will be provided as necessary based on site

inspections and evidence of stormwater quality problems. A Training Report Form is contained

in Appendix D.

Construction SWPPP Section 6 – Construction Site Monitoring Plan

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Section 6 Construction Site Monitoring Plan

In order to ensure the BMPs described in Section 3 and detailed on the WPCD in Appendix A

are effective and adequate to meet the discharge prohibitions, a Construction Site Monitoring

Plan comprised of BMP inspections (visual monitoring) and sampling of discharges is required.

This Construction Site Monitoring Plan (CSMP) provides the technical detail and protocols

necessary for conducting visual inspections and stormwater sampling required by the CGP.

Table 15 summarizes the inspection (visual monitoring) and sample collection requirements by

Risk Level.

Table 15 SUMMARY OF MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

Risk Level

Visual Inspections Sample Collection

Weekly BMP

Quarterly Non-stormwater

Discharge

Rain Event Stormwater Discharge

Non-Visible

Baseline REAP During Storm

Post Storm

1 X X X X X When

required

2 X X X X X X X When

required

Vis

ual In

sp

ecti

on

s

BMPs shall be inspected on a weekly basis and every 24 hours during extended rain events for all

projects. Tracking controls (Risk Level 2 only) shall be inspected daily.

Pre-storm baseline inspections shall be done within two business days of each forecasted rain

event of qualifying proportion.

Pre-storm Rain Event Action Plan (REAP) shall be developed 48 hours prior to any likely

precipitation event for all phases of construction. – Risk Level 2 only

Inspections should be conducted at 24-hour intervals during extended rain events.

Post-storm inspections shall be done within two business days after each qualifying rain event.

Non-stormwater discharge inspections shall be done for each drainage area on a quarterly basis.

Sam

plin

g a

nd

An

aly

sis

Stormwater discharge sampling shall be conducted with a minimum of 3 samples per day during

qualifying rain event at discharge locations to characterize the discharges associated with

construction activity from the entire project disturbed area. – Risk Level 2 only

Suspected non-visible pollutant discharge sampling from site shall be conducted within the first two

hours. Collect samples of runoff affected by the spilled or released material(s) and uncontaminated

runoff from upstream of the spill or release.

If needed to justify site specific sediment risk assessment or when discharging to receiving water

impaired for sediment or when sediment basins are used, collect samples of run-on and runoff to

test for particle size or turbidity.

If the receiving water has a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirement, the RWQCB may

require additional sampling.


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Visual inspections (observations) of BMPs, to evaluate the presence of non-visible pollutants,

and non-stormwater discharges and stormwater sampling will be conducted to evaluate the

adequacy and effectiveness of installed BMPs and meet the specific requirements of the

permit. This CSMP will be amended if necessary as risk level requirements or site conditions

change. The techniques and methodologies for collection of stormwater and analyses of water

quality constituents are common and have been standardized by the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA).

6.1 CSMP Goals and Objectives

The CSMP was developed and will be implemented to address the following objectives:

demonstrate compliance with applicable discharge prohibitions,

determine whether non-visible pollutants are present and are causing or

contributing to exceedances of water quality objectives,

determine whether immediate corrective actions, BMP implementation, or

SWPPP revisions are necessary, and

determine whether BMPs included in the SWPPP are effective.

6.2 Discharge Prohibitions

All discharges are prohibited except for the stormwater and non stormwater

discharges specifically authorized,

All discharges which contain a hazardous substance in excess of reportable

quantities established in 40 CFR Section 117.3 and 302.4 unless a separate

NPDES permit has been issued to regulate those discharges,

Discharges prohibited by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Basin

Plan,

Discharge of debris from construction sites,

Runoff from areas with soil contamination or suspected soil contamination,

The discharge of non-stormwater is authorized if the discharge:

Does not violate a water quality standard,

Does not violate any other permit provisions,

The discharger has implemented specific BMPs required to prevent or

reduce contact with of the non-stormwater discharge with construction

material or equipment,

The discharge does not contain toxic constituents in toxic amounts or

other significant quantities of pollutants,

The discharge is monitored and meets the applicable NALs and NELs;

and,


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The discharger reports the sampling information in the Annual Report.

6.3 Effluent Standards

The effluent standards for Risk Level 1 and 2 projects include Narrative effluent standards. Risk level

2 projects also have Numeric Action Levels (NALs).

Narrative Standards

At a minimum, the project is required to comply with the following narrative effluent standards.

1. Stormwater discharges and authorized non-stormwater discharges shall not contain a

hazardous substance equal to or in excess of reportable quantities established in 40

CFR §§ 117.3 and 302.4, unless a separate NPDES Permit has been issued to

regulate those discharges.

2. Minimize or prevent pollutants in stormwater discharges and authorized non-

stormwater discharges through the use of controls, structures, and management

practices that achieve BAT for toxic and non-conventional pollutants and BCT for

conventional pollutants.

Numeric Action Limitations (NALs)

APPLIES TO RISK LEVEL 2 PROJECTS ONLY APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE

Risk Level 2 projects are subject to the Numeric Action Levels (NAL) identified below: pH: 6.5 to 8.5 (storm event daily average) Turbidity: 250 NTU (storm event daily average) The project must maintain a measured pH and turbidity reading on site within the ranges

identified above.

NAL Exceedance Site Evaluation

If the NAL for pH and/or turbidity is exceeded, the project must take corrective actions, primarily

to reassess whether or not the project’s on-site measures are working together as intended to

remove or reduce pollutants. A construction site and run-on evaluation shall be conducted to

determine whether pollutant sources associated with the site’s construction activity may have

caused or contributed to the NAL exceedance and shall implement corrective actions if needed.

The site evaluation shall be documented in the SWPPP and specifically address whether the

sources of the pollutants causing the exceedance of the NAL are:

1. Related to the construction activities, and/or:


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2. Related to the run-on associated with the construction site location.

If exceedances are related to construction activity or to the associated run-on, the site must be

evaluated to determine whether additional BMPs are require to:

a. meet BAT/BCT requirements;

b. reduce or prevent pollutants in stormwater discharges from causing exceedances

of receiving water objectives; and

c. determine what corrective actions were taken or will be taken and with a

description of the schedule for completion;

If the NAL for pH and/or turbidity is exceeded, the reporting requirements in section 8.2 must be

followed.

6.4 Roles and Responsibilities for Stormwater Monitoring

The QSP is required to oversee the implementation of the CSMP including all inspections and

any sampling that may be needed due to possible non-visible pollutant discharges or

specifically required by the permit (for Risk Level 2 projects.) The QSP may delegate any or all

of these activities to appropriately trained individuals; however, the QSP will maintain overall

responsibility for the monitoring effort (non-stormwater and stormwater visual observations,

sampling and analysis, full compliance with the CGP, and implementation of all elements of the

SWPPP). This person shall:

be responsible for site hazards and safety information related to conducting

visual observations or sample collection, particularly in inclement weather,

conduct the visual inspections or train others to perform the inspections,

ensure implementation of repairs or design changes to BMPs within 72 hours of

identification of failures or shortcomings,

serve as primary contact with the analytical laboratory regarding sampling

issues,

conduct or oversee sample collection,

coordinate sample delivery to the analytical laboratory,

ensure that proper documentation is recorded, and

ensure that QA/QC procedures are followed.

The QSP or appropriately trained inspectors shall conduct the following tasks:

weekly visual inspections of all BMPs,


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pre-, daily and post- rain event visual inspections for qualifying rain events,

quarterly non-stormwater discharge visual monitoring inspections, and

proper documentation of all inspections.

The QSP or appropriately trained sampling team will conduct or be assisted by others in the

following tasks:

preparation of stormwater sampling equipment,

collection of stormwater samples in laboratory-provided sample bottles,

determine if non-visible pollutant sampling is required due to a failure to

implement or breach of BMPs or a spill,

performance of field measurements,

completion of applicable documentation (site logs, checklists, chain-of-custody

forms), and

delivery of samples to the analytical laboratory.

Visual Inspections and Sample Collection Exemptions

The QSP shall be prepared to conduct visual observations (inspections) and sample collection

until the minimum CGP requirements are met. The QSP is not required to conduct visual

observations (inspections) or sample collection under the following conditions:

dangerous weather conditions such as electrical storms or flooding, and

outside scheduled business hours.

If no required visual observations (inspections) or sampling is conducted due to these

exceptions, the QSP shall include an explanation in the SWPPP and in the Annual Report

documenting why the visual observations (inspections) and/or samples were not conducted.

6.5 Site Inspections (Visual Monitoring Observations)

The QSP will ensure that the site is in compliance with the CGP through the use of visual

inspection procedures. Visual inspections are required for the duration of the project with

the goal of confirming that appropriately selected BMPs have been implemented, are

being maintained, and are effective in preventing potential pollutants from coming in

contact with stormwater.

Completed inspection checklists shall be submitted to the SDCCD Inspector of Record (IOR)

within 24 hours of inspection. Copies of the completed checklists shall be kept with the

SWPPP. A tracking or follow-up procedure shall follow any inspection that identifies

deficiencies in BMPs and required corrective actions. If the required site inspections identify

controls that are not operating effectively, maintenance to address corrective actions shall be


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performed within 72 hours of identifying the deficiency. Written documentation of the inspection

shall be maintained for three years.

Inspection Records

All inspections must be documented. Forms that may be used for inspection reporting are

included in Appendix C. If alternative forms are used, they must include, at a minimum:

name(s) and contact information of the personnel performing the observations,

observation time(s) and date(s),

weather conditions (including the rain gauge reading for the qualifying rain event),

description of locations observed, and

corrective actions taken in response to observations.

Completed forms shall be kept in Appendix C of the SWPPP or in a designated binder, which

will be kept with the SWPPP onsite. A summary of all inspections and corrective action taken

will be compiled and reviewed quarterly and reported to the SDCCD. Dischargers shall retain

records of all stormwater monitoring information and copies of all reports (including Annual

Reports) for a period of at least three years.

BMPs Inspections

The CGP requires that BMPs be inspected weekly and prior to a forecast storm, after a rain

event that causes runoff from the site, and once each 24-hour period during extended storm

events. For Risk Level 2 Projects only, tracking control BMPs must be inspected daily. The

purpose of these inspections is to identify BMPs that:

need maintenance to operate effectively,

failed and need to be repaired, or

could fail to operate as intended.

These inspections should also note the presence or indications of any authorized or

unauthorized non-stormwater discharges, pollutant characteristics and source within each

drainage area. If deficiencies are identified during a BMP inspection, corrective actions

including maintenance, repairs, and/or design changes to the BMPs and the SWPPP, if

applicable, shall be initiated within 72 hours of identification and need to be completed as

soon as possible.


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Visual Monitoring (Inspection) of Qualifying Rain Events

The site shall be inspected within 48 hours of a forecast storm of 0.5 inches of rain or

more, within 48 hours after a rain event that causes 0.5 inches or more of rain and at 24-

hour intervals during extended rain events. The results of all inspections and

assessments will be documented and copies of the completed inspection checklists will be

maintained with the SWPPP.

The project site will install an onsite rain gauge that will be used to accurately measure

actually rain accumulation on the site. The rain gauge will be emptied prior to a forecast

rain event and the site reading recorded following the rain event.

Baseline or Pre-storm Inspection

The CGP requires that dischargers only use weather forecasts from the National

Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Pre-storm inspections shall be

initiated after consulting NOAA for qualifying rain events of 50% or greater probability of

precipitation. These forecasts can be obtained at http://www.srh.noaa.gov.

Within 2 business days, (48) hours of a qualifying rain event producing precipitation of 0.5

inch or more, a stormwater visual monitoring site inspection will include observations of

the following locations:

all stormwater drainage areas (identify all discharge points),

any non-stormwater discharges (identify any spills, leaks, or uncontrolled

pollutant sources and schedule the appropriate repair or BMP installation and, if

necessary, remediation prior to the rain event),

all BMPs (identify if they have been properly designed and installed, and identify

where additional BMPs need to be installed prior to the rain event), and

all stormwater storage and containment areas (identify potential problems; note

the available storage volume; schedule maintenance or repair prior to the rain

event if necessary).

All inspections (visual observations) will be documented and maintained onsite in the

SWPPP.

Rain Event Action Plan (REAP)


Risk Level 2 projects shall develop a REAP 48 hours prior to any likely precipitation event. The

REAP shall be prepared by the QSP for each phase of the project. The requirements of the

REAP are discussed in Section 4 of this SWPPP.

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/


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Daily and post-storm inspections

The daily storm inspection as well as the post-storm inspection shall include:

all stormwater drainage areas (inspect all discharge points),

all material and waste stockpiles (identify any discharge or damage due to rain),

all stormwater storage and containment areas (identify any leaks and the presence of

adequate freeboard; note the presence or absence of floating and suspended

materials or a sheen on the surface as well as discolorations, turbidity, odors; note the

source(s) of any observed pollutants), and

all BMPs (identify if they were adequately designed, implemented, and effective, if

additional BMPs are required, which changes the erosion control plan, revise the

SWPPP accordingly).

Any areas that are identified as a breach in BMPs, leaks, malfunction, or spills will be recorded,

tracked, and include follow-up corrective actions. If deficiencies are identified during a BMP

inspection, maintenance, repairs, and/or design changes to the BMPs, and the SWPPP if

applicable, shall be initiated within 72 hours of identification unless safety factors prevent this

from happening, in which case they shall be completed as soon as possible. Safety factors

preventing a timely correction of deficiencies shall be documented.

Quarterly Visual Monitoring For Non-Stormwater Discharges

A stormwater visual monitoring site inspection for non-stormwater discharges will be

conducted quarterly for each drainage area for the presence of (or indications of prior)

unauthorized and authorized non-stormwater discharges.

A quarterly visual observation shall be conducted once in each of the following periods:

January-March, April-June, July- September, and October-December. Visual

Observations are only required during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).

Results of the quarterly monitoring should be recorded on the Quarterly Non Stormwater

Observation Sheet using the checklist provided. This form is located in Appendix C.

Quarterly inspections shall include each drainage area of the project and document:

The presence or evidence of any non-stormwater discharge (authorized or

unauthorized) and their sources;

Pollutant characteristics of the non-stormwater discharge (floating and

suspended material, sheen, discoloration, turbidity, oder, etc.);

The person performing the visual observation (inspection);

The dates and approximate times each drainage area and non stormwater

discharge was observed; and

The response taken to eliminate unauthorized non-stormwater discharges and to

reduce or prevent pollutants from contacting authorized non-stormwater

discharges.


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6.6 Site Sampling

Projects are required to conduct non-visible sampling on site when there is evidence of a

breach or failure to implement a BMP or as a result of a spill that is not contained or properly

cleaned up. Risk Level 2 projects are also required to monitor stormwater discharges for

compliance with the NALs. The purpose of the NAL and its associated monitoring is to provide

operational information regarding the performance of site BMPs used at the site to minimize the

discharge of pollutants. If the NAL is exceeded, additional BMPs must be immediately

implemented and the SWPPP should be revised accordingly to either prevent pollutants or

authorized non-stormwater from contaminating stormwater, or to substantially reduce the

pollutant levels below NALs. This section identifies the strategy to comply with the sampling

requirements for these projects.

Stormwater Discharge Monitoring


Risk Level 2 dischargers shall perform sampling and analysis of stormwater discharges at all

discharge locations to categorize discharges associated with construction activity from the

entire project disturbed area. The samples shall be collected from discharge points where

stormwater discharges off the site and should be representative of the effluent in each drainage

area based on visual observations and upstream conditions. Risk Level 2 projects shall collect

a minimum of 3 grab samples per day of the qualifying rain event (.5 inches or more of

precipitation). Samples should be collected and sampled each business day from all discharge

points where stormwater discharges offsite. QSPs for Risk Level 2 sites should ensure

discharge sampling is conducted any time there is a discharge observed, and then check the

rain size at the conclusion of the rain event.

If there is no discharge off the site, the absence of discharge should be

documented.

The samples collected of stored or contained stormwater should be from

discharges subsequent to a qualifying rain event (more than .5 inches of rain.)

The site run-on from surrounding areas should be monitored and reported if there

is reason to believe run-on may contribute to an excess of NALs or NELs.

Use analytical test methods indicated in Table 17.

All stormwater sampling collection preservation and handling shall be conducted in

compliance with the CGP. These protocols are summarized in Section 6.6.4 and 6.6.5.

Monitoring locations may include any pipe, culvert, gutter, channel, stream, sheet flow, or other

conveyance that transports stormwater runoff from the site. At times, these conveyances will be

permanent structures. In other cases, the stormwater conveyances may change location due to


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changes in construction activity. Specific monitoring locations may vary from phase to phase

(except for areas of the site where pre-existing contamination is known to exist). Potential

monitoring locations should be representative of the project site.

The QSD shall identify sampling locations on the Water Pollution Control Drawings (WPCDs), as required in the CGP and as outlined in this CSMP, and the QSP will validate the appropriateness of using those location during the REAP or pre- rain event inspection. Descriptions shall be included for each of the project’s sample collection locations, including identification of locations specific to particular pollutants of concern, BMPs, project phases, and drainage management areas (DMAs). The list will be updated to include actual locations where stormwater discharges off the project site that were not identified during the preparation of the SWPPP (i.e. BMP breach locations.) Sampling locations include, but are not limited to, the locations listed in the following table. The QSP should use the same description of each sample location when filling out the Visual Observation/Sampling/Report of Discharge Form in Appendix H.

Table 16 POTENTIAL STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING

LOCATIONS

Construction Phase Run-on Sample Location Discharge Sample

Location

Latitude/Longitude

Latitude/Longitude

Latitude/Longitude

Latitude/Longitude

Latitude/Longitude

Latitude/Longitude

Table 17 summarizes the sampling strategy for the collection and evaluation of stormwater samples.

The sampling team will comply with the methods described in this CSM Program for the calibration of

equipment and the collection of samples. The company collecting samples and/or the laboratory that

will be used to analyze samples is indicated in Section 6.4.4.


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Table 17 STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING STRATEGY

Parameter Collection Strategy Sampling Test Method Min. Detection

Limit

Reporting Units

Numeric Action Level

Turbidity

Field Crew Field Turbidity Meter1 NTU 250 NTU

Laboratory Crew EPA Test Method 0180.1

pH

Field Crew Field pH Meter0.2 pH Units lower NAL=6.5

Laboratory Crew EPA Test Method 0150.1 upper NAL=8.5

Non-Visible Pollutant Monitoring

Non-visible pollutant monitoring is required on projects of all risk levels in areas with

a) historical contamination,

b) soil amendments have been applied, and

c) when there is a suspected non-visible pollutant in the stormwater due to a spill,

breach in the BMPs or the failure to implement a BMP to prevent stormwater

contamination.

Table 22 summarizes the sampling strategy for Non visible pollutants. The table was created by

evaluating the potential contaminates that might be encountered on site based on the

anticipated contaminates listed in Tables 5 and 6, the historical contaminates listed in Section

2.2 and any soil amendments applied to the site. Based on the anticipated pollutants, the

Construction Site Constituents form located in Appendix H was utilized to identify the

appropriate parameter to be monitored and the appropriate analytical test method. The project

strategy for field collection and analysis for each potential pollutant is summarized in the table.

The QSP should identify the need for non-visible pollutant monitoring during the pre-rain event

or REAP inspection, or based on conditions or breaches observed during the rain event

inspections. Trained field personnel will be responsible for performing the field tests and

collecting samples for analysis in the laboratory. Laboratory samples will be analyzed by the

laboratory in accordance with established EPA Test Methods.

Table 18 NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING STRATEGY

Sampling Category

Anticipated Parameter(s)

Collection Strategy

Sampling Test Method Min.

Detection Limit

Reporting Units

Numeric Action Level

Historical

Contamination

Field Crew Field Meter (if available)

Laboratory Crew

EPA Test Method ________

Soil

Amendments


Laboratory Crew

EPA Test Method ________

Breached

/ Failed BMP pH

Field Crew Field pH Meter lower

NAL=6.5 upper

Laboratory Crew

EPA Test Method 0180.1 0.2 pH Units


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NAL=8.5

Breached

/ Failed BMP


Laboratory Crew

EPA Test Method __________________

Breached

/ Failed BMP


Laboratory Crew

EPA Test Method _________________

Breached

/ Failed BMP


Laboratory Crew

EPA Test Method _________________

If analyses of the samples indicate that non-visible pollutants are being discharged from the

site, notify the SDCCD. SDCCD will determine if the RWQCB should be contacted under the

reporting section of the SWPPP. If the analyses of the samples indicated the NAL for pH has

been exceeded, follow the site evaluation procedures in Section 6.8 and the reporting

procedures in Section 8.2.

Non Visible Pollutant Sampling locations

In order to be able to compare the Non Visible pollutant sample collected with an uncontaminated

sample, it is necessary to collect two samples. The potentially contaminated sample should be

collected at a point downstream of the areas where soil amendments have been applied or historic

contamination is located or the location where a spill or BMP breach occurs. It is not possible to know

where a spill or BMP breach location will occur but often these are related to demolition debris

stockpiles, concrete washout stations or material or waste storage areas. Potential sampling

locations down gradient of these locations or where stormwater will leave the project site or enter a

storm drain conveyance system should be identified.

The uncontaminated sample location should be either upgradient or otherwise away from the area

when the contaminated sample is collected. If feasible, the location for collection of the

uncontaminated sample should be in the same phase of development as the sample potentially

containing a non-visible pollutant. For example, if the sampling event takes place in an area where

mass grading is occurring, the uncontaminated sample should, likewise, be collected in an area were

mass grading is occurring, as opposed to an area where build-out is nearly complete. Potential

sampling locations are summarized below and identified on a WPCD in Appendix A.


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Table 19 POTENTIAL NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING LOCATIONS

Potential Sampling location - Phase Uncontaminated

Sample Location

Contaminated

Sample Location

Historical Contamination- All Phases

Area with Soil Amendment - Landscaping

Potential Spill, or BMP Breach location - All Phases

Determining the Need to Monitor due to Breach, Malfunction, Leakage or Spill

Non-visible pollutant monitoring in areas not historically contaminated and without soil amendments

will be conducted when there is a suspected non-visible pollutant in the stormwater due to a spill,

breach in the BMPs or the failure to implement a BMP to prevent stormwater contamination. The

QSP, or trained individual delegated sampling responsibilities, should identify the need for non-visible

pollutant monitoring during the pre-rain event or REAP inspection, or based on conditions or

breaches observed during the rain event inspections. The stormwater will be sampled for the

anticipated contaminants expected to be found in the stormwater due to the breach, spill or historical

contamination. The evaluation of the need to conduct non-visible pollutant monitoring shall proceed

according to the following steps.

Step (1): Is there a non-visible pollutant present that may be discharged from the site in stormwater runoff? If yes, then proceed to Step 2.

Step (2): Is the non-visible pollutant stored onsite in such a way that stormwater may come in contact with it (e.g., in a non-watertight container, stored outside without cover)? If yes, then proceed to Step 3.

Step (3): Does routine weekly, pre-rain, during-rain, or post-rain visual monitoring reveal that there has been or there is currently occurring a spill or leak, or a breach or malfunction of a BMP that could result in the discharge of a non-visible pollutant in stormwater from the site? If yes, then proceed to Step 4.

Step (4): After containing the spill, leak, breach, or malfunction, do you still suspect that there is currently, has been, or could be traces of a non-visible pollutant? If yes, then proceed to Step 5.


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Step (5): Conduct non-visible pollutant monitoring according to the sampling strategy, Table 18, (e.g., call lab or take field samples for pH or turbidity)

For areas of applied soil amendments, if the data from the first monitoring event show a problem,

notify the SDCCD. It is advisable that field monitoring be continued to verify that pollutants are no

longer being discharged in the storm water runoff from the site. The SDCCD will determine if

discharges are required to be reported to the Regional Water Quality Control Board in accordance

with the requirements of the Construction General Permit.

Non-Visible Pollutant Sampling Requirements

If non-visible pollutant sampling is required, the following requirements shall be met for timing of

sample collection, size of samples and background sampling:

Collect samples. Samples should be collected within the first two hours of discharge from rain

events that occur during daylight hours and which generate runoff. Sampling is required 7 days

per week, including weekends and holidays at discharge locations that can be safely assessed.

Ensure samples are large enough to characterize the site conditions.

Collect and uncontaminated sample at upgradient locations for comparison with

the discharge sample.

Analyze the sample. Use the analytical methods identified in Table 18.

Prepare documentation. Prepare a pollutant monitoring report (Appendix H) for each sampling

event. Keep analytical data, including chain-of-custody forms, with the SWPPP.

Evaluate the data. If analyses of the samples indicate that non-visible pollutants are being

discharged from the site, notify the SDCCD. SDCCD will determine if the RWQCB should be

contacted under the reporting requirements of the CGP. In addition to any reporting obligation,

take the following steps as soon as possible.

Use trained personnel. Personnel trained in the collection of field or laboratory samples shall

collect the contaminated and uncontaminated samples for all non-visible pollutant monitoring.

Appropriate personnel shall be available to collect samples on regular working days, as well as

on weekends and holidays, should the need arise. Personnel will be trained in sample

collection methods, operation of field analysis devices or laboratory collection and transport

protocols, and appropriate indicator parameters to be analyzed for the non-visible pollutants

sampled.

If the samples are monitored for pH and the results exceed the NAL, conduct a site evaluation

as described in Section 6.3.2.1.


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Monitoring Preparation and Equipment

Tables 17 and 18 indicate whether all or some of the sample collection and/or analysis will be

conducted by a certified laboratory or by the QSP and/or other trained employees onsite.

If the sampling will be conducted by a certified laboratory, provide the following information:

Name of the Lab: ___________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________

If the sampling conducted onsite will be performed by the QSP and/or other trained employees

onsite, then refer to the remainder of this section for procedures and protocols. If the sampling

is conducted by a contracted sample collection service and/or laboratory, then the certifications

shall be contained in Appendix D and the sample results placed in Appendix H.

Pre-storm sampling event procedures include tracking weather forecasts, evaluating storm

sampling criteria, and preparing sampling equipment before each storm event. The following

storm sampling criteria have been established to determine which storms will be sampled for

water quality constituents.

The storm event produces runoff at the site from the areas to be sampled.

AND

There may be pollutants in the runoff that are not visually detectable due to:

runoff contacting and discharging from an area of historic contamination, OR

runoff contacting and discharging from surfaces to which soil amendments

have been applied, OR

runoff contacting and discharging from surfaces to which pollutants have

leaked or spilled during construction, OR

runoff contacting and discharging from stored materials, stockpiles, or

waste.

In each instance, runoff is to be sampled both upstream and downstream of the area

triggering the requirement to sample.

Weather Tracking

The QSP or designee will track weather forecasts on a daily basis. The daily tracking includes

review of publicly available data (e.g., the National Weather Service, The Weather Channel,

Internet weather sites). When data from these various sources indicates that a storm event is

imminent, staff will be on “stand-by alert” in the event that stormwater sampling is required.

Field sampling teams will be prepared to mobilize to collect samples, if required, during the first

two hours of runoff.


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Sample Bottle Ordering

Stormwater sample collection bottles will be ordered from the analytical laboratory. The

laboratory will provide the correct type and size of bottles required for the particular analysis

being conducted. In addition, the laboratory will add preservative to the sample bottles, if

required. A sufficient amount of bottles must be ordered to collect both environmental and

quality control composite samples and to ensure that a shortage of bottles does not occur. The

analytical laboratory will provide blank water for the collection of required field blank samples.

Sample Bottle Labeling

Stormwater collection bottles will be pre-labeled prior to each sampling event. Labels will

include the site name, collection date and time, sample location, names of the field sampling

team, event sample number and bottle number (if more than one). Only the collection date and

time, sample location and number, and sampling personnel names will need to be filled out at

the time of collection. All other information can be filled out in a dry environment prior to

collection. Information will be written with a permanent quick-drying ink marker that is water-

and fade-resistant on a water-resistant label prior to transport to the laboratory.

Water Quality Sampling Equipment

Stormwater samples at the site will be collected as manual grab samples. Sample collection

equipment may vary, depending on the specific monitoring location and configuration. Sample

collection bottles and lids will be cleaned prior to sample collection by the laboratory.

Examples of typical equipment include:

polypropylene scoops, jars, or flat trowels,

polypropylene buckets,

polypropylene containers attached to an extendable pole,

polypropylene funnels,

gloves (always wear during sample collection),

cooler filled with ice (to keep samples cold),

distilled water (for rinsing sampling equipment), and

towels and paper towels.

Field Equipment Preparation

If the updated forecast shows that the potential storm event will satisfy the selection criteria

within the next 12 hours, field sampling personnel will set up the grab sampling equipment,

bottles, and coolers. The procedures for field equipment preparation are as follows.


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Determine where samples may need to be collected.

Obtain proper sample bottles.

Set up prepared coolers containing ice and labeled sample bottles.

Set up grab sampling gear and field support equipment.

Place equipment supplies in a convenient location to be mobilized from.

Detailed field procedures for sample collection are outlined in Section 6 of this CSMP.

Sample Collection, Preservation and Delivery

This section describes the procedures involved in the collection, preservation, and delivery of

water quality samples to the analytical laboratory. Information describing sample

representativeness and the analytical prioritization of the individual water quality analyses are

also included.

Sample Collection Methods

If possible, field sampling teams will consist of two persons. Because of the unpredictability of

storm events, and the requirement to sample within the first two hours of runoff, field crews

must arrive at the monitoring sites before any significant stormwater runoff has been observed.

i. Grab Stormwater Sample Collection

Grab samples will be collected for monitoring for non-visible pollutants. Provided there is

adequate runoff available, the grab samples will be collected upstream and downstream of

the area requiring monitoring.

ii. Detailed Grab Sample Collection Procedures for Each Monitoring Site

Inspect general conditions of the site. Note the conditions of the site at the

time of sampling.

Once runoff is observed in the area to be sampled (sheet flow, drainpipe, or other

stormwater conveyance), manually collect a water sample with the appropriate

collection device.

Once sufficient water has been collected in the collection device, carefully pour the

water into each of the laboratory sample bottles using a funnel.

Collection devices shall be cleaned before collecting each sample. Clean equipment

with a 2% Contrad detergent solution, rinse off the collection device and funnels with

distilled water and towel dry to prepare for the next sampling location or event.


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Field Measurement Methods

Certain grab samples will require field measurement of certain parameters. To accomplish this,

pour a subsample of stormwater into a clean plastic cup for field measurements. pH and

electrical conductivity can be measured using hand-held devices. The devices should be

calibrated prior to mobilization at the monitoring site using the manufacturer’s calibration

procedures. At some locations, colorimetric field test kits (e.g., HACH field kits) may be used to

test for the presence of chlorine or detergents. Follow manufacturers’ instructions on proper

use of the test kits. The measurements will be recorded in field notes and on the chain-of-

custody forms. The subsample will then be discarded following recording of the field

measurements.

Sample Containers and Handling

Sampling procedures involving handling items that have direct contact with the samples (i.e.,

sampling container, container lid, etc.) will be performed in accordance with proper sample

handling techniques designed to minimize contamination of the sample. In summary, sampling

personnel are required to wear clean powder-free nitrile gloves. One member of the field team

will not come into contact with any other items and will change gloves between sample

collections or when the gloves have come in contact with any potential source of contamination.

The other field team member will be responsible for cleaning of sampling equipment and all

other activities that do not involve handling items that have direct contact with the sample.

Clean Sample Collection Methods

To maintain sample integrity, the following procedure will be followed during collection of a

stormwater grab sample:

Wearing clean powder-free nitrile gloves, one member of the field team will collect the samples

with the polypropylene scoop and the collection funnels. The second team member will

organize the appropriate sample bottles and will label the collected samples. Once the entire

sample volume has been collected, the first team member will pour an additional subsample as

required into a cup and take the field measurements while the second member records the

data.

Forms and Procedures for Documenting Sample Collection and Field Measurements

The following forms are to be completed during each storm event monitored at each site:

Non-Visible Pollutant Monitoring Report, and

Chain-of-custody form (duplicate copies will be retained by the laboratory).

Copies of these forms are included in Appendix H.


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Laboratory Communication Procedures

Staff will contact the analytical laboratory 24 hours before the anticipated beginning of the storm

event. The laboratory will be instructed to prepare sample bottles for use at the monitoring sites

and to prepare for receipt of samples during and following the storm event.

Sample Shipping/Delivery and Chain-of-Custody

After grab samples are collected, the field sampling team is responsible for delivery of grab

samples to the analytical laboratory as soon as possible to meet sample holding time

requirements. If samples are to be analyzed for bacteria, they must be delivered to the

laboratory within six hours of sample collection. Samples for all other analyses should be

delivered within 24 hours of collection. The laboratory should be notified of estimated time of

delivery and be alerted when weekend delivery is required. The following list outlines the

packaging and shipping procedures for pick-up.

Assemble and package sample bottles in an orderly and secure manner for

delivery to the laboratory.

Verify information on the chain-of-custody form completed by the field sampling

team on a cooler-by-cooler basis.

If multiple coolers contain bottles from the same sampling location, indicate this

on all related forms.

If necessary, re-pack coolers with ice to keep samples cool and to prevent

breakage.

Place the completed chain-of-custody form in a Ziploc bag and place the form

in the cooler with the bottles.

Pack any sampler bottles to be cleaned for delivery to the analytical laboratory.

Sample Preservation and Filtration

During collection of grab samples, the field teams will seal sample bottles in Ziploc bags, place

them in a cooler, and pack the cooler with ice to preserve the samples to approximately 4

degrees Celsius. Once samples are at the laboratory, they will be refrigerated until analysis.

Sample filtration and/or preservative may be required for some analyses, including dissolved

metals. Because of contamination concerns, this will be performed in the laboratory in

accordance with procedures specified by the appropriate analytical method.


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Construction SWPPP Section 7 – Corrective Actions

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Section 7 Corrective Actions

Based on inspections and monitoring conducted onsite during construction, corrective actions

may need to be taken to improve BMP implementation and/or prevent or reduce pollutants in

stormwater discharges and authorized non-stormwater discharges from the project site.

Maintenance or repairs to existing BMPs, adding additional or different BMPs and altering

construction operations are some corrective actions that may be required. Corrective action

requirements for the project are as follows:

Take corrective actions when spills, leaks or uncontrolled pollutant sources are

identified in a stormwater drainage area during visual inspections.

Take corrective actions when BMPs are identified, during visual inspections, as

not being properly implemented in accordance with the SWPPP or deficient in

controlling pollutants in stormwater.

Take corrective actions when effluent samples exceed the NAL (Risk Level 2).

Records of any corrective actions and follow-up activities that resulted from

analytical results, visual observations or inspections.

A summary of all corrective actions taken during the compliance year, as well as

identification of any corrective actions that were not implemented, are required to

be included in the Annual Report.

The completion of the corrective action shall be annotated on the inspection report that

identified the need for the action. Incomplete corrective actions will be tracked on successive

reports. Quarterly, the corrective action shall be summarized, including the corrective actions

not yet completed, to facilitate preparation of the annual report Form 3. The Quarterly

summary will be filed in the SWPPP.

Construction SWPPP Section 7 – Corrective Actions

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Construction SWPPP Section 8 - Reporting

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Section 8 Reporting

The CGP contains mandatory reporting requirements related to the submission of an Annual

Report and exceedance reporting for NALs (Risk Level 2). Additionally, the SDCCD requires

that key information that may affect compliance be reported in order to ensure compliance with

the CGP. The sections below describe the reporting requirements for each type of report and

the timeframes for their submission.

8.1 Annual Report

An Annual Report is required by the CGP for any project with permit coverage of more than

one continuous three-month period. The Annual Report summarizes the documentation

required to meet the permit requirements. The report must be prepared, certified, and

electronically submitted by the LRP or Approved Signatory no later than September 1 of each

year using SMARTS. The information contained in the annual report is a summary of

inspection and monitoring results, corrective actions and training conducted throughout the

year and maintained in the SWPPP. The Annual Report must include the following items:

a summary and evaluation of all sampling and analysis results (Appendix H);

copies of the laboratory reports;

the analytical methods, method reporting units, and method detection limits of

each analytical parameter;

chain of custody forms;

a summary of all corrective actions taken during the compliance year (compiled

quarterly);

identification of any compliance activities or corrective actions that were not

implemented;

a summary of all violations of the CGP (Appendix I);

the names of individuals who performed the facility inspections, sampling, visual

observations (inspections), and/or measurements;

the date, place, time of facility inspections, sampling, visual observations

(inspections), and/or measurements, including precipitation (rain gauge) compiled

from information in Appendix C);

the visual observation and sample collection exception records and reports

identified in Attachments C and D of the CGP;


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documentation of all training for persons responsible for implementing the

requirements of the CGP (Appendix D);

documentation of all training for individuals responsible for BMP installation,

inspection, maintenance, and repair; and

documentation of all training for individuals responsible for overseeing, revising,

and amending the SWPPP.

Appendix J includes a Risk Level 1 and Risk Level 2 Annual Report Questionnaire. The QSP

shall prepare input into the Annual Report using the appropriate questionnaire and provide

copies of sampling results, if applicable. The QSP and construction project manager or site

superintendent should sign the certification on the Annual Report Questionnaire and submit it to

the SDCCD LRP by July 15 of each year.

The SDCCD will review the draft Annual Report and input the Annual Report information and

any sampling results not yet submitted into SMARTs and certify the Annual Report prior to

September 1st. An electronic or paper copy of each Annual Report for the project shall be

retained for a minimum of three years after the date the Annual Report is filed.

8.2 Rain Event Reporting to SDCCD

Within 48 hours of a storm event of one half inch or more or when requested by SDCCD, the

QSP will provide a report of the following information by email to the SDCCD LRP regarding

discharges and sampling results. The QSP will provide the following information which should

also be filed in the SWPPP.

a. Whether a discharge off the project site occurred

b. Amount of measured rain from on-site rain gauge

c. Time and date the discharge started and ended

d. Reason for not sampling

e. How many samples were collected

f. The results of visual observations (e.g. condition of BMPs, appearance of runoff (clear, light

brown, sheen, etc.)

g. Field sampling results for pH and turbidity, if applicable, including results where an NAL

was exceeded.

h. Number of samples sent to laboratory (for non-visible pollutants), and expected date

results will be received.


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Based on the information provided, the LRP may request copies of the visual observation and

sampling results, sample chain of custody, report of discharge form and documentation of corrective

actions. The SDCCD will review the storm event sampling results to determine if the results should

be submitted to the State Water Board. Should submission be required, the SDCCD will coordinate

with the QSP to input the sampling results into the SMARTS system, or include them in the Annual

Report.

8.3 Report of Discharge

In addition to the Rain Event Reporting discussed in Section 8.2, and Spill Reporting discussed in

Section 3.6, when stormwater or non-stormwater discharges off the project site or into a storm drain

inlet or other stormwater conveyance system, the SDCCD requires that a Report of Discharge be

submitted to the SDCCD. The purpose of the Report of Discharge is to allow the SDCCD to evaluate

the discharge in order to determine any reporting obligations they might have under the CGP. The

Report of Discharge Form in Appendix I should be used to provide additional information about the

circumstances related to the discharge and the discharge characteristics to assist the SDCCD in

evaluating the source, of the discharge and whether any water quality standards have been

exceeded. Non-stormwater discharges must be summarized in Form 2 on the Annual Report.

8.4 NAL Exceedance


When an NAL exceedance occurs as a result of a sample taken on a Risk Level 2 site the

project must electronically submit all storm event sampling results to the SWRCB and the

RWQCB, via SMARTS, no later than 10 days after the conclusion of the storm event. The

RWQCB has the authority to require submittal of an NAL Exceedance Report. The NAL

Exceedance Report shall contain:

The analytical methods, method reporting units, and method detection limits of each

analytical parameter;

the date, place, and time of sampling;

any visual observation (inspections);

any measurements, including precipitation; and

a description of the current BMPs associated with the effluent sample that exceeded

the NAL and any proposed corrective actions taken.

The Contractor shall make every effort to provide the preliminary sampling results to the

SDCCD as soon as it is suspected that sample results indicate an NAL has been exceeded.

The Report of Discharge Form, laboratory results or field forms should be forwarded to the


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project IOR and Campus Project Manager as soon as they are available, along with the

description of the BMP associated with the effluent sample and any proposed corrective

action(s) to be taken or taken. This information will be used by the SDCCD to prepare an NAL

Exceedance Form if the SDCCD is required to submit one by the RWQCB.

Construction SWPPP Appendix A – Vicinity Map and Water Pollution Control Drawings (PRDs)

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Appendix A Vicinity Map and Water Pollution Control Drawings

SDCCD Construction SWPPP Appendix A – Vicinity Map and Water Pollution Control Drawings

APPENDIX A 82


Construction SWPPP Appendix B – Submitted Registration Documents

APPENDIX B 83

Appendix B Documents for Permit Registration

Risk Determination

Print Out of Certification in SMARTS

Procedures for Submitting NOIs and SWPPP Review/Uploads in SMARTS

Required NOI Information

Construction SWPPP Appendix B – Submitted Registration Documents

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SDCCD Construction SWPPP Appendix B – Document for Permit Registration

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Procedures for Obtaining Construction General Permit Coverage

for SDCCD projects in SMARTS

SMARTS Roles and Responsibilities

The Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) is the online

database used by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for administering

stormwater permits. SMARTS utilizes different account holders with different permissions.

Account holders are one of the following: Legally Responsible Person, Approved Signatory,

Data Submitter and General Public. The following table indicates the anticipated account

holders, their role and purpose in obtaining permit documents, and the recommended

person filling those roles within the SDCCD construction management organization.

Role Person Purpose

Legally Responsible Person

(LRP)

Dave Backensto Signs NOI’s. Certifies

annual reports, Administer

SMARTS account

Approved Signatory Approves information

submitted by data

submitters in absence of

Dave Backensto.

Data Submitter-Project

Manager or Administrator

Campus Project Manager

or SDCCD administrative

staff.

Uploads information and

submits data to SMARTS

website/admin edits.

Data Submitter-Qualified

SWPPP Developer (QSD)

A-E, Civil Design Engineer

or administrative staff.

Inputs NOI information,

Risk Determination, Post-

Construction BMP

information and uploads

final SWPPP after review

comments made.

Data Submitter-Qualified

SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)

Designated Project QSP, Submit sampling reports,

non-compliance reports,

quarterly monitoring

reports, draft annual

certification requirements.

Data Submitter-Oversight

Consultant

Patricia Samora, Jerry Pitt,

Thalya Parrilla

Reviewing adequacy

and/or consistency of

information and

documents submitted.

Data Submitter- Construction Manager PM

or administrative staff.

Review

information/violations,

non-compliance.

1. To obtain a SMARTS account linked to the SDCCD

To be added as a new data submitter, have the data submitter register for a SMARTS

account at https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.jsp . Once

received, e-mail the user name of the individual and the project name to which the data

submitter should be linked to David Backensto at [email protected].


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2. Reviewing NOI Information and SWPPP

All available information required to submit the NOI should be input into SMARTS at the

time the SWPPP is submitted for review. The SWPPP should not be uploaded into SMARTS

until the SWPPP review is complete and all comments are resolved and incorporated. The

Stormwater Design and Management Consultant (URS Corporation) will review the NOI

information during the SWPPP review.

3. NOI Payment

A check should be prepared for the appropriate amount of the filing fee. Preparation of

checks by the San Diego Community College District requires a 3 week lead time.

New NOIs will not be certified until the check for the filing fee is available.

4. Routing Final SWPPP for Final Signature

At the time the NOI is filed, the contractor is typically on board, although this is not always

the case. If the contractor has been selected prior to filing the NOI, the A-E/ Civil Design

Engineer should collect the project specific information and update the SWPPP prior to fling

the NOI. Information to be updated includes:

Contractor: Name of company: PM and contact information

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner: Name, company, contact information and evidence of

qualifications

List of Subcontractors:

Laboratory to be used for sample analysis: If needed as part of sampling strategy

Other project specific information

The final updated copy of the SWPPP should be submitted to Dave Backensto for signature

with an electronic copy of the SWPPP document. The electronic copy can be a CD included

in the hard copy binder or an electronic file transferred to the SDCCD. Once Dave

Backensto is satisfied with the document, he will sign the SWPPP. This SWPPP with all

signatures is the copy of the SWPPP that should be uploaded with the NOI certification in

SMARTS.

5. Certification

The LRP, David Backensto, will certify the project in SMARTS using the Certification Tab and

coordinate the mailing of the check for the registration fee to the State Water Resources

Control Board.

6. Obtaining WDID#

The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) will issue a Waste Discharge

Identification Number (WDID#) for the project. Construction cannot start until the WDID#

has been received. A hard copy of the letter issuing the WDID# should be filed with the

master field copy of the SWPPP.

7. SWPPP Distribution

The final copy as the SWPPP should be distributed as follows:

a. A single hardcopy of the final SWPPP with all signatures is to be provided to

contractor responsible for SWPPP implementation and maintained as the master field

copy.


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b. Other hard copies, as desired (for District inspector, PM, etc.). Note: These should

be limited as they will not be updated nor maintained during project construction.

c. An electronic copy should be filed to the project file in SharePoint under

Construction Documents, 12-SWPPP.


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SDCCD Specific Guidance for SMARTS NOI input/SWPPP Review

To initiate a new NOI, log onto SMARTS at:


Select “Enter New NOI” and the select “Construction Stormwater General Permit.”

The data submitter will be asked to choose a SDCCD address, choose the address that

includes the Suite number.

San Diego Community College District


San Diego, CA 92108-3883

The data submitter will now need to fill in all the information in each tab of SMARTS. Every

effort should be made to fill out all fields in all of the tab sections. SMARTS will not allow

the record to be uploaded without the required fields (denoted by an *) completed. If

information is not available, the field should be input with “To Be Determined, or TBD” with

an explanation as to why the information in unavailable. The data submitter should “Save

and Continue” or “Save and Exit” once the information available is entered.

Owner Information Tab

The Owner’s information should list the contact information for David Backensto.

David Backensto

Property Agent

San Diego Community College District


San Diego, CA 92108

Private Business

619-388-6546

[email protected]

Developer Information Tab

Developer Name*:

Street Address *:

Contact Name*:

Title:

Telephone* and Extension:

E-mail*:

Site Information Tab

The Project Name input here should be the Bond Project name or a descriptive project name if there is not a single bond project. The Developer should be the Construction Manager (CM) or the Prime Contractor for a Design Build or hard bid contract. The Site Contact could be the Project Superintendent or the Campus Project Manager. The Site


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Phone Number should be the site (trailer) phone and Emergency After Hours Phone Number should be the (PM or CPM cell.)

Site Name*:

Street Address*:

Contact Name*:

Title:

Telephone* and Extension:

Emergency Telephone*:

E-mail*:

Regional Board: Automatically populated

Project Size*(acres of Square feet):

Latitude and Longitude*:

(Decimal degrees only, minimum 5 significant digits Ex: 99.99999)

Total Area to be disturbed* (acres):

Percent of Area disturbed: Automatically calculated

Impervious Area Before Construction*:

Impervious Area After Construction*:

Track Number:

Mile Post Marker:

Is the construction site part of a larger common plan of development*? Yes No

Name of plan of development:

Construction commencement date*:

Complete grading date:

Complete project date*:

Type of Construction* (select one)

Construction Other*: Education Facility

Linear Underground/Overhead Project Other*: Education Facility

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If applicable, has the local agency reviewed/approved a required erosion/sediment control

plan?

Yes No N/A

Does the erosion/sediment control plan address construction activities such as infrastructure

and structures?

Yes No N/A

Name of Local Agency:

Telephone (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Is this project or any part thereof, subject to conditions imposed under a CWA Section 404

Water Quality Certification? Yes No

If Yes, please explain:

Regulatory Status:

Is this project or any part thereof, subject to conditions imposed under a CWA Section 404

Water Quality Certification? Yes______, No_______.

If yes, provide details:

Receiving Water Information

Does the storm water runoff from the construction site discharge to (check all that apply):

Indirectly to waters of the US

Storm drain system - Enter owner's name:

Directly to waters of the US (e.g., river, lake, creek, stream, bay, ocean, etc.)

Name of Receiving Water (river, lake, creek, stream, bay, ocean):

____________________________________________

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Name of Qualified SWPPP Developer*:

Risk Tab

Input the information obtained from the Risk Determination on this tab. Include a print out

of the final screen showing the EPA Erosivity Risk Calculator results with the project name,

address or latitude and longitude and construction dates used to calculate the R Factor.

Include the Risk Determination Worksheet and Receiving Water Risk Factor Work Sheet to


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show how the Project Sediment Risk, Receiving Water Risk and Total project Risk were

derived.

Post-Construction BMP Tab

Is the project located within a permitted Phase I or Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer

System (MS4) area? Yes No

Does the Phase I or Phase II MS4 have an approved Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)

that includes post-construction requirements? Yes No

If the Project is at Miramar College and meets the post-construction standards

contained in WQO No. Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ, indicate Yes, and Yes.

Upload an attachment with a summary statement similar to the information provided in

Section 3.10 that describes the BMPs to be incorporated into the project and indicates that

they meet the post- construction standards of WQO No. Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ, a

Phase II MS4 permit, as required by the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by

the San Diego Community College District based on the February 12, 2007 Miramar College

Facilities Master Plan final report. Compliance with these standards is described in the

WQTR prepared by ___________, dated ______.

An electronic copy of the WQTR should be provided to the SDCCD, but not uploaded with

the SMARTS post-construction BMP record.

If the Project followed the City of San Diego SUSMP standards as required by

another permit condition, indicate Yes, and Yes.

Upload an attachment with a summary statement similar to the information provided in

Section 3.10 that describes the BMPs to be incorporated into the project, and that they

meet the post- construction standards of the City of San Diego SUSMP, pursuant to WQO

No. R9-2013-0001, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and

Waste Discharge Requirements For Discharges From The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer

Systems (MS4s) Draining The Watersheds Within The San Diego Region No. 2003-0005-

DWQ, a Phase I MS4 permit, as required by __________ permit. Compliance with these

standards is described in the WQTR prepared by ___________, dated ______.

An electronic copy of the WQTR should be provided to the SDCCD, but not uploaded with

the SMARTS post-construction BMP record.

If the Project followed the CGP Section XIII Post-Construction Standards and

Appendix 2, answer the following questions using information from Appendix 2.

Will the project use an alternative method to calculate runoff volume or use different site

design measures than those listed in the CGP calculator? Yes No

Will the project be subdivided into smaller sub-areas or drainage management areas?

Yes No

INPUT FOR WATERSHED: I.a. Name:

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I.c. Closest Location:

I.d. Size (acres):

Pre-Construction INPUT

I.e. Dominant Soil Type:

I.f. Existing Dominant Non-built Land Use Type

I.g. Existing rooftop impervious area (acres):

I.h. Existing non-rooftop impervious area (acres):

Post-Construction INPUT

I.i. Proposed Dominant Non-built Land Use Type:

I.j. Proposed rooftop impervious area (acres):

I.k. Proposed non-rooftop impervious area (acres):

OUTPUT:

O.a. Existing Runoff Curve Number:

O.b. Design Storm (inches):

O.c. Pre-project Runoff Volume (Cubic Feet

O.d. Proposed Runoff Curve Number:

O.e. Net Credit of Volume Credits: (Cubic feet):

O.f. Post-project Runoff Volume (Cubic Feet):

O.g. Post-project Runoff Volume minus Volume Credits (Cubic Feet):

***If Post-project Runoff Volume > Pre-project Runoff Volume. Please perform

volume credit calculations by clicking on the links below (refer to Appendix 2.)

Volume Credit Calculator Worksheets:

Formula Credit (Cubic Feet)

A. Porous Pavement

B. Tree Planting

C. Downspout Disconnection

D. Impervious Area Disconnection

E. Green Roof

F. Stream Buffer

G. Vegetative Swale

H. Rain Barrels/Cisterns

I. Soil Quality

Billing Information Tab

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Attachments Tab

The SWPPP is the attachment that should be uploaded on this tab. The final SWPPP with all

SDCCD review comments incorporated and LRP signature should be uploaded just prior to

requesting certification. The maximum files size is 10 Megabytes. SWPPPs that are larger

than 10M should be broken into smaller files less than 10 Megabytes.


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Construction SWPPP Appendix C – Site Inspection Forms

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Appendix C Site Inspection Forms

BMP Inspection Form Quarterly Assessment Form

Completed Forms

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SDCCD Construction SWPPP Appendix C – Site Inspection Forms

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Construction SWPPP Appendix D – Training Reporting Form and Qualifications/Certificates

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Appendix D Training Reporting Form and Qualifications/Certificates

Training Reporting Form

QSP Delegation/Training Form

Qualification/Certificates


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Construction SWPPP Appendix E – CASQA BMP Factsheets for Project BMPs

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The following table includes all CASQA construction BMPs that could be implemented on a

project site. Mark each of the BMPs to be used for the project and include the corresponding

Factsheet from the CASQA Construction BMP Guidance Handbook in this Appendix.

CASQA CONSTRUCTION BMP GUIDANCE HANDBOOK BMPS

BMP No. BMP CHECK IF USED

EC-1 Scheduling

EC-2 Preservation of Existing Vegetation

EC-3 Hydraulic Mulch

EC-4 Hydroseeding

EC-5 Soil Binder

EC-6 Straw Mulch

EC-7 Geotextiles, Plastic Covers, & Erosion Control Blankets/Mats

EC-8 Wood Mulch

NS-1 Water Conservation Practices

NS-2 Dewatering Operations

NS-3 Paving and Grinding Operations

NS-4 Temporary Stream Crossing

NS-5 Clear Water Diversion

NS-6 Illicit Discharge/Illegal Dumping Reporting

NS-7 Potable Water/Irrigation

NS-8 Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning

NS-9 Vehicle and Equipment Fueling

NS-10 Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

NS-11 Pile Driving Operations

NS-12 Concrete Curing

NS-13 Material and Equipment Use Over Water

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BMP No. BMP CHECK IF USED

NS-15 Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent to Water

SE-1 Silt Fence

SE-10 Storm Drain Inlet Protection

SE-2 Desilting Basin

SE-3 Sediment Trap

SE-4 Check Dam

SE-5 Fiber Rolls

SE-6 Gravel Bag Berm

SE-7 Street Sweeping and Vacuuming

SE-7 Street Sweeping and Vacuuming

SE-8 Sandbag Barrier

SE-9 Straw Bale Barrier





TC-3 Entrance/Outlet Tire Wash

WE-1 Wind Erosion Control

WM-1 Material Delivery and Storage

WM-2 Material Use



WM-4 Spill Prevention and Control

WM-51 Solid Waste Management

WM-61 Hazardous Waste Management

WM-71 Contaminated Soil Management

WM-81 Concrete Waste Management

WM-91 Sanitary/Septic Waste Management

WM-101 Liquid Waste Management

Insert additional rows for other BMPs selected based on site conditions at the project site.

Construction SWPPP Appendix F – Water Balance Calculator

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Appendix F Water Balance Calculator

Construction SWPPP Appendix F – Water Balance Calculator

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Construction SWPPP Appendix G – Site Specific Rain Event Action Plan Template

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Appendix G Site Specific Rain Event Action Plan

REAP Template

Complete REAPs (for Risk Level 2)

Construction SWPPP Appendix G – Site Specific Rain Event Action Plan Template

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Construction SWPPP Appendix H – Sampling Forms and Reference

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Appendix H Sampling Forms and Reference

Visual Observation/Sampling/Report of Discharge Form Potential Pollutant Information Monitoring Equipment Checklist


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Construction SWPPP Appendix I – Compliance Documents

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Appendix I Compliance Documents

Visual Observation/Sampling/Report of Discharge Form – for discharges off project site (use

form in Appendix H)

NAL Exceedance

Violations


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Construction SWPPP Appendix J – Annual Reports

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Appendix J Annual Reports

ANNUAL REPORT QUESTIONS (RISK LEVEL 1)

ANNUAL REPORT QUESTIONS (RISK LEVEL 2)

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