non-point source update marc t. aveni regional manager
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Non-point Source UpdateNon-point Source Update
Marc T. AveniMarc T. Aveni
Regional ManagerRegional Manager
OverviewOverview
• Provide update on Non-point Source Pollution issues
• Allow time for questions
Non Point Source IssuesNon Point Source Issues
• Tributary Strategies• Agricultural Cost-Share• Urban Issues/Implementation• WQIA Funding• TMDLs• Bay Model Phase V• Potomac Roundtable• Watershed Management Planning
Tributary StrategiesTributary Strategies
• Potomac Basin Strategy complete• Locality/SWCD specific “input decks” being
shared • “Short term implementation targets”• Use existing framework• What is priority for your locality?• Where does this match with state effort?• Begin to show progress/implementation
Agricultural Cost ShareAgricultural Cost Share• $10 M each for FY06/07• Managed by SWCDs• Change from the past• 3 “high priority BMPs”
– cover crops– continuous no-till– nutrient management planning/
implementation
Cooperative NPS ApproachCooperative NPS Approach
• ~ 3 M statewide• Non-agricultural local government
projects part of “input deck”• Competitive/matching funds• Mandated & voluntary activities OK• Pre-proposal process to limit time• Multiple year projects through 2010
Other Water Quality Other Water Quality Improvement Act FundingImprovement Act Funding
• $750,000 – agricultural water quality initiatives (animal diet&feed/manure transport)
• $750,000 – non agricultural water quality initiatives (education and outreach/horse?)
Urban Issues/ImplementationUrban Issues/Implementation
• BMP Tracking• Stormwater Program• MS4• General Construction Permit• E and S Program
BMP TrackingBMP Tracking
• Committee formed• Memo to MS4 Permit Holders• Historical data• Electronic database for future
submissions in consistent manner statewide
Stormwater ProgramStormwater Program• January 2005 – legislation effective• July 2006 Bay Preservation Act
localities and MS4 I/II shall adopt• Other localities opt in or DCR
administers• Must define acceptable program/fees –
part of APA process – takes time
Municipal Separate Storm Municipal Separate Storm Sewer SystemSewer System
• Conveyance for stormwater– streets, curbs, gutters, ditches,
channels, stormdrains . . .• Goal – reduce pollution entering
“waters” maximum extent possible• Regulations vague on purpose
Municipal Separate Storm Municipal Separate Storm Sewer SystemSewer System
• Medium (100,000 >) and large (250,000 >)• Regulated Small (urbanized area defined by
census)• Phase I - 11 large localities - 5 year permit• Phase II - 99 to date localities and others• DCR reviewing reports submitted against
original application - standardize reporting statewide
General Construction PermitGeneral Construction Permit• Part of VA Stormwater Management
Program (VSMP)• Covers construction activity stormwater
discharges• Fee based on size of land clearing > 5 acres,
between 1-5 acres• Must include SWPPP• DCR meeting with localities
Erosion and Sediment Control Erosion and Sediment Control
• VA Soil and Water Board establishes minimum standards of program effectiveness
• Trains/certifies/provides oversight to local programs
• Goal to review all local programs every 5 years
• Complaints handled locally first
TMDLsTMDLs• DEQ lead for TMDL development/public
participation• DCR/DEQ develop implementation plan• Implementation lags behind development• DCR will focus on “implementing” select
implementation plans using USEPA 319 funds
Phase 5 Watershed ModelPhase 5 Watershed Model
• Expand to all of VA - currently VA Bay only
• Better predict effects of BMPs on receiving waters
• Assumptions changing• Greater ability to get locality specific
and accurate information
Potomac Watershed Potomac Watershed RoundtableRoundtable
• Fall 2000 initiative by SWCD/DCR
• Quarterly meetings
• Shares and collaborates on water quality responses and solutions
• Website, 4 Forums
Watershed Management Watershed Management PlanningPlanning
• 2002 – VA established 8 plan components
• Tools developed – (guide/video/training sessions)
• Many NOVA localities have done• C2K commitment• Often serves as umbrella
TMDLs Tributary Strategies
Bay Preservation Act
Phase I/II StormwaterErosion and Sediment
General Permit
Questions and Reactions?Questions and Reactions?