Observations on Implementing Technology for

“Effective”Stormwater Compliance

Jesse Poore, CFMFelsburg Holt &

Ullevig

Colorado Stormwater

CouncilDenver, Colorado

August 10, 2011

Insert Talking Points Here

Enforceability necessitates standardization in the field

Education is only talking points until it becomes anecdotal and relevant

Protecting water quality can be done with minimum effort

Most compliance programs are terrible at determining effectiveness

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2010 25 MS4 projects - 450 filed inspection records 18 per project0 Enforcements

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Projects Project Information

Location MS4/Non-MS4 Type Project Manager Report Contacts Let Date Etc.

Project Inspector Access

Inspection Machines* Inspection Types Inspection Questions BMP Categories BMP Types BMP Type Notes/Guidance BMP Non-Compliance References for Non-

Compliance Corrective Action Information* Only required for satellite use

What’s the Problem?What’s the

Corrective Action? Is it

Immediate?

NDOR ECO Database - Now

Full management capability of every Corrective Action – no more papers left in the truck

Growing body of data to support Compliance Assistance – training, review process, site visits

Equipping ability to target worst problems and problem causers (avoiders)

Automated email notification of submitted reports

NDOR ECO Database - Future

Format enhanced user interface and helps Expand environmental inspection types Inject project specific questions on standard

list Build summary reports for Target Audiences Add an inspection scheduling feature Provide a semi-public interface Accommodate numeric limits and monitoring

NDOR’s Ideal Conditions

Unable to produce MS4 Annual Report information readily with comprehensive data

District Environmental Coordinators willing to give input on design and test in the field

NPDES Permits issued State-wide for 250 jobs annually = High risk of documentation violation

Centralized leadership with comprehensive buy-in for Agency environmental compliance

A System to Manage…

Projects Project Information

Owner Location Type Applicant for Permits

Project Permits Project Permit Supporting

Documentation Document Review and

Comment

Project Inspections Users and User Privileges Inspection Types Inspection Questions BMP Categories BMP Types BMP Non-Compliance References for Non-

Compliance Corrective Actions Immediate Corrective Actions

Omaha Permix Database - Next

Modeling Urban Water Quality Benefits Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) BASINS 3.0 System for Urban Stormwater Treatment and

Analysis INtegration (SUSTAIN) Model Public GIS interface with BMP Fact

Sheets Summary Reports Enhancements of User Interface and

Helps

Omaha’s Ideal Conditions

New Post-Construction requirements enforced Grading Permits and Inspections already

conducted on-line (antiquated system) and have promised tools to community for compliance

ACEC-Nebraska demanding more transparency and accountability to Review process

$5.2B Combined Sewer Overflow (message) Haven’t addressed the legality of submitting

plans that aren’t wet-stamped yet

Parting Words of MS4 Advice

Contacts

NDOR ECO Database Ron Poe 402-479-4499 Ronald.Roe@nebraska.go

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Omaha Permix Database Nina Cudahy 402-441-3915 Ext. 229 ncudahy@ci.omaha.ne.us

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Jesse Poore 402-438-7530 Jesse.Poore@fhueng.com

Three Points Consulting Mike McNitt 303-886-2083 mmcnitt@threepoints.net