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STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

(Pursuant to Virginia Regulation 9VAC25-880 et seq.)

For

Polytrauma Integrative Rehabilitation Clinic

Hunter Holmes McGuire

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Richmond, Virginia

Prepared by:

Clark Nexsen

4525 Main Street, Suite 1400

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464

757-455-5800

August, 2019

I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand this document and that this document and all attachments were prepared in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated 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.

Printed Name:_____________________ Title: _____________ Signature: __________________Date:

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Polytrauma Integrative Rehabilitation ClinicStormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Version 3; July 1, 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. POLICY AND GENERAL PROCEDURES

II. INTRODUCTION

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

IV. SITE DESCRIPTION

V. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES AND CONTROLS

VI. LOCAL PLANS

VII. INSPECTIONS AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

APPENDICES

Polytrauma Integrative Rehabilitation ClinicStorm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

I. POLICY AND GENERAL PROCEDURES

It is the policy of the Department of Veteran Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the Owner) to secure authority to discharge stormwater from construction related activites of one acre or greater in full conformance with the General VPDES Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Construction Activities (General Permit) of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

(VDEQ) as contained in 9VAC25-880 et seq. The Contractor will secure appropriate coverage pursuant to these regulations.

The Contractor, and all subcontractors involved with grading, drainage, utilities or any other activity that disturbs site soil of one acre or greater or who implement a pollutant control measure identified in this Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), shall comply with the requirements of the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) as contained in the VDEQ VPDES stormwater general permit and implementing regulations (9VAC25-880 et.

seq.) and the erosion and sediment control requirements of the VDEQ as published in the Virginia

Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (current edition). These requirements are as follows:

A. The Owner will electronically submit a Registration Statement for coverage under a

VPDES general permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities based on the information contained on the Registration Statement provided by the Contractor and secure verification of coverage from the Department of Environmental Quality prior to the commencement of construction related activities exceeding the permit threshold. The appropriate filing fee will be remitted to the Department of Environmental Quality, Receipts Control section on a schedule established by the Owner and the VDEQ to secure general permit issuance. The fees for general permits, payable by the Contractor to the

VDEQ, are as follows:

• Less than 1 acre (only areas within common plans of development or sale): $81

• Between 1 and 5 acres: $756

• Between 5 and 10 acres: $952

• Between 10 and 50 acres: $1,260

• Between 50 and 100 acres: $1,708

• Greater than 100 acres: $2,688

B. A copy of the completed Registration Statement for coverage under the general permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities as well as the actual general permit verification when issued by the VDEQ shall be maintained by the Contractor for inspection at the construction site. Construction related activities cannot commence until verification of coverage is received by the Contractor from VDEQ.

C. A complete copy of the SWPPP, including copies of all inspection reports, plan revisions, etc., shall be retained by the Contractor at the project site at all times during working hours and kept in the Contractor’s permanent project records for at least three years following submission of the Notice of Termination (NOT).

D. The Contractor shall provide names and addresses of all subcontractors working on this project who will be involved with all construction activities that disturb site soil. This information shall be kept with this SWPPP.

E. The Contractor and all subcontractors involved with construction related activities for this project shall sign a copy of the appropriate certification statement included in Appendix B which will be incorporated into the construction contract.

F. As described below, the Contractor shall conduct regular inspections to determine effectiveness of the SWPPP. The SWPPP shall be modified by the Contractor as needed to prevent pollutants from discharging from the site. The Contractor’s inspector shall hold a current certificate in erosion and sediment control inspection from the Virginia

Department of Environmental Quality.

Additionally, the Contractor’s inspector shall either be someone empowered to implement modifications to this SWPPP and the pollutant control devices, if needed, in order to increase effectiveness to an acceptable level, or someone with the authority to cause such things to happen.

This SWPPP shall be updated each time there are modifications to the pollutant prevention system or a change of Contractors working on the project that disturbs site soil. The Contractor shall notify the Owner before these modifications are implemented, unless immediate Contractor action is necessary to prevent unauthorized discharges. If immediate Contractor action is needed, then the Contractor shall notify the Owner of the action as soon as practicable.

G. This SWPPP, including site maps, shall be amended as necessary during the course of construction in order to keep them current with the pollutant control measures utilized at the site. Amending the SWPPP does not mean that it has to be reprinted. It is acceptable to add addenda, sketches, new sections, and/or revised drawings. Site maps may be marked up by hand reflecting changes in site conditions and location of stormwater pollution prevention measures that have been added, removed or relocated and a date of each change.

H. Discharge and/or spill of petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances are subject to reporting and cleanup requirements. In general, all petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances spilled on site shall be cleaned up and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal regulations by the Contractor. Spills of solid materials

(powders, mixes, granules) shall be cleaned up, placed in a sealed container and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal regulations. All costs associated with the cleanup and disposal of solid materials to soil shall be borne by the Contractor.

For liquid spills to soil of less than 25 gallons, the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately, shall clean up the spilled material completely and then fill out and retain a spill report form found in Appendix H. The Contractor shall immediately provide a completed spill report form to the VDEQ and a copy to the Owner. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with required clean-up activities including disposal costs.

For liquid spills of 25 gallons or more of petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances to soil, the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately, shall clean up the spilled material completely and then fill out and retain a spill report form found in

Appendix H. The Contractor will notify the VDEQ in accordance with Part III.G of the

VPDES General Permit. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with required clean-up activities including disposal costs. The Contractor will notify the

VDEQ within 24 hours discovery of the spill in accordance with Part III.G of the VPDES

General Permit.

For all spills, the Contractor shall provide the VDEQ and the Owner with all information requested regarding the spill event and shall cooperate fully with all site inspections by the Owner and/or other regulatory agencies.

For spills of any amount of petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances to the storm sewer system or to state waters or wetlands, the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately and take such measures as necessary to immediately stop the discharge of the material to the storm sewer system, state waters or wetlands. The Contractor will then notify VDEQ immediately upon discovery of the spill in accordance with Part III.G of the

VPDES General Permit.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment and manpower requested by the Owner and/or regulatory agencies to clean up the spilled material and shall provide the Owner with all information requested regarding the spill event and shall cooperate fully with the Owner and/or other regulatory agencies during and after the cleanup activities. The Contractor shall then fill out and retain a spill report form found in Appendix H and immediately provide a copy to the Owner.

I. Once the site reaches final stabilization, the Contractor shall complete and submit two completed copies of the Notice of Termination (NOT) form for activities on site to the Owner. This form is included as Appendix D. If a section or phase of the project reaches final stabilization prior to the entire project reaching final stabilization, then that section may be clearly marked on the site plans and the date of final stabilization recorded in the SWPPP. Areas so marked are no longer required to be inspected as a part of permit compliance.

J. This SWPPP is intended to control water-borne and liquid pollutant discharges by some combination of interception, filtration, and containment. The Contractor and all subcontractors implementing this SWPPP shall remain alert to the need to periodically refine and update the SWPPP in order to accomplish the intended goals.

K. This SWPPP shall be amended as necessary during the course of construction in order to keep it current with the pollutant control measures utilized at the site. Amending the

SWPPP does not mean that it has to be reprinted. It is acceptable to handwrite revisions, add addenda, sketches, new sections, and/or revised drawings.

L. A record of the dates when land disturbing activities occur, when construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a portion of the site, and when stabilization measures are initiated shall be maintained by the Contractor until the NOT is filed. A log for keeping such records is included in Appendix E. A different form for the log may be substituted if it is found to be more useful; such replacement forms shall be approved in writing by the Owner prior to its use.

II. INTRODUCTION

This SWPPP has been prepared for construction related activities associated with the construction of Polytrauma Integrative Rehabilitation Clinic, east of the main building and just north of

Building 514 of the existing McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.

This SWPPP includes the elements necessary to comply with the Stormwater General Permit issued by the VDEQ under the VPDES and all local governing agency requirements. This SWPPP shall be implemented at the start of construction.

Construction phase pollutant sources anticipated at the site are: (mark all appropriate activities)

Disturbed (bare) soil

Vehicle fuels and lubricants

Chemicals associated with building construction, and building materials

Asphalt and asphalt pavement waste; chlorine for water line flushing

Other pollutants (specify)

Without adequate control there is the potential for each type of pollutant to be transported by stormwater.

The project will consist of the following basic activities: (mark all appropriate activities)

Site grading

Paving work

Installation of stormwater management and drainage systems

Installation of utilities

Other activities (specify)

Specifically, the project will consist of a new Polytrauma Integrative Rehabilitration Clinic building, just north of Building 514, along with associated perimeter sidewalks. The existing sheds and greenhouse will be removed, and one portable office trailer will be relocated to accommodate the new building. Four handicap accessible parking spaces will be added to the existing parking lot to the east. Existing gas and electric lines will be relocated around the new building.

Purpose

A major goal of pollution prevention efforts during project construction is to control soil and pollutants that originate on the site and prevent them from flowing to surface waters of the Commonwealth. The purpose of this SWPPP is to provide requirements for achieving that goal. A successful pollution prevention program also relies upon careful inspection and adjustments during the construction process in order to enhance its effectiveness.

A. Scope

This SWPPP shall be implemented when construction related activities begin on the site.

This SWPPP will be made available for public inspection upon request on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the office of the Contractor during normal business hours for the term of the permit authorization for the site.

The SWPPP Construction Site Notice and copy of the permit coverage letter received from VDEQ shall be posted conspicuously and readable from a public right-of-way at the job site. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the posting and maintenance of the SWPPP Construction Site Notice and VDEQ coverage verification.

This SWPPP primarily addresses the impact of storm rainfall and runoff on areas of the ground surface disturbed during the construction process. In addition, there are recommendations for controlling other sources of pollution that could accompany the major construction activities. Permit coverage is terminated as of the date a new VPDES permit is obtained, or as of the date another Operator assumes control over portions of the site that are not stabilized. In these situations, coverage under the permit terminates at midnight the date the Notice of Termination (NOT) is filed. Where the Operator seeks to terminate coverage because the site has reached final stabilization, termination will become effective upon concurrence by the VSMP Authority, or after 60 days from the submittal of the NOT, whichever occurs first.

Forms required to implement the SWPPP are included in the Appendices to this document.

The VPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities prohibits most non-stormwater discharges during the construction phase. Allowable non-stormwater discharges that may occur during construction on this project, which would therefore be covered by the General Permit, include:

1. Discharges from fire-fighting activities

2. Fire hydrant flushings

3. Water used to wash vehicles where soaps, solvents, or detergents have not been used and the wash water has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge

4. Water used to control dust that has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge

5. Potable water sources, including uncontaminated waterline flushings

6. Routine external building wash down where soaps, solvents, or detergents have not been used and the wash water has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge

7. Pavement wash waters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) where soaps, solvents, or detergents have not been used; and where the wash water has been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge

8. Uncontaminated air conditioning or compressor condensate

9. Uncontaminated ground water or spring water

10. Foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents

11. Uncontaminated excavation dewatering including dewatering of trenches and excavations that have been filtered, settled, or similarly treated prior to discharge

12. Landscape irrigation

The techniques described in this SWPPP focus on providing control of pollutant discharges with practical approaches that utilize readily available expertise, materials, and equipment.

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Described below are the construction related activities that are the subject of this SWPPP. They are presented in the order (or sequence) they are expected to begin, but each activity will not necessarily be completed before the next begins. Also, these activities could occur in a different order if necessary to maintain adequate erosion and sedimentation control:

A. The project consists of a new Polytrauma Integrative Rehabilitration Clinic building, just north of Building 514, along with associated perimeter sidewalks.

B. Sequence of construction, including the installation of the erosion control measures, is included on Sheet CE101 of the site plan.

C. The total area of disturbance is 1.25 acre.

D. The runoff coefficient increases from the predevelopment to postdevelopment conditions.

E. Generally, the site is developed with an existing parking lot.

F. Potential soaurces of pollution include sedimentation, and vehicle fueling.

G. Receiving waterway: James River.

H. The approved plan includes the following features:

1. Drainage patterns and approximate slopes or contours anticipated after grading activities

2. Areas of soil disturbance and areas of the site which are not disturbed

3. Location of major structural and non-structural controls

4. Location of areas where stabilization practices are expected to occur including types of vegetative cover

5. All surface waters including wetlands

6. Locations where storm water is discharged to a surface water with an outline of the drainage area for the discharge point

7. Existing and planned paved areas and buildings

8. Location of permanent stormwater management practices to be used to control pollutants in stormwater after construction activities have been completed.

9. There are no offsite areas associated with this plan

10. Location of potential sources of pollution

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to denote on the SWPPP site maps the locations of any on-site vehicle fueling activities, equipment maintenance areas, concrete washout areas, mason’s work areas, portable toilets, dumpsters, chemical storage areas, and material stockpiles to reflect current site conditions. As these areas are added, relocated or removed, the site maps shall be updated by the Contractor accordingly.

The actual schedule for implementing pollutant control measures will be determined by project construction progress. Down slope protective measures shall always be in place before soil is disturbed.

IV. SITE DESCRIPTION

Included as part of this SWPPP in Appendix F are selected project construction drawings. Please refer to them for detailed site information.

A. Site Location –The site is located on the campus of the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, east of the main building and just north of Building 514.

B. Site Topography and Coverage – The existing site consists of a greenhouse, sheds, portable Conex office trailers, with multiple utilities running through the site. The site generally drains to the northeast to an existing parking lot at an average slope of 2%.

C. Rainfall Information –The average annual rainfall for Richmond is approximately 44 inches .

D. Site Soils – A geotechnical report, provided by Froehling & Robertson, Inc. on

September, 2018, described existing soils as sand, clay, silty, clay clayey silt and silt.

Groundwater was measured to be 16.5 to 33.8 feet below the existing ground surface.

E. Total Area and Disturbed Area – Total Site Area and the total disturbed area is 1.25 acre.

F. Site Vegetation – The site is developed with an existing parking lot on the site.

G. Erosion Control Plan – Erosion control measures are provided on Sheets G-4, G-5, and

D-1.

H. Permanent Stormwater Controls – Due to the minimal increase in impervious area, no permanent stormwater management controls will be provided to address water quantity requirements. Water quality will be addressed through the purchase of nutrient credits.

V. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES AND CONTROLS

A variety of stormwater pollutant controls (Best Management Practices) are recommended for this project. These controls are reflected in the Erosion and Sediment Control Plans enclosed herein as Appendix F. Some controls are intended to function temporarily and will be used as needed for pollutant control during the construction period. These include construction entrance, silt fence, seeding, and inlet protection. For most disturbed areas, permanent stabilization will be accomplished by covering the soil with pavement, buildings, other improvements, and/or vegetation.

A. Erosion and Sediment Controls

1. Short- and Long-Term Goals – All erosion and sediment control measures have been selected, designed and are to be installed in accordance with the

Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and Regulations. The short-term goal of construction phase stabilization is to minimize the loss of sediment to adjacent waters during construction. The long-term goal is to minimize the loss of sediment from the project once constructed by permanent soil stabilization.

2. Soil Stabilization – The purpose of soil stabilization is to prevent soil from leaving the site. In the natural condition, soil is stabilized by existing vegetation. The primary technique to be used at this project for stabilizing site soil will be to provide a protective cover of turf grass.

(a) Temporary Seeding –Disturbed areas of the where there will not be construction for longer than fourteen (14) days shall be temporarily stabilized. Temporary stabilization shall be initiated within twenty-four

(24) hours of work ceasing in these areas where they will not be reworked within the 14 day window. Temporary stabilization may be accomplished through the application of fast-germinating temporary seed suited for the particular climate/season and protected with mulch or placement of non-erosive material such as gravel or filter fabric over the disturbed area. Temporary seeding shall be in conformance with the project plan sheets.

(b) Permanent Seeding or Sodding – Initiation of stabilization on all areas at final grade shall occur within twenty-four (24) hours of reaching final grades and be seeded or sodded within seven (7) days after completion of the land disturbance activity. All seeded areas shall be protected with mulch. Permanent seeding or sodding shall be in conformance with the project plan sheets.

(c) Structural Controls – Stormwater runoff is to be structurally controlled as depicted on Plan Sheet D1. of the plan set. Structural controls include silt fence and inlet protection. Structural controls shall be keyed to construction related activities especially on sites with significant topography and shall be completely installed prior to commencement of such construction related activities.

(d) Final Stabilization – Final stabilization is not considered established until a ground cover is achieved that is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion. The Contractor shall stabilize all exposed earth areas with permanent vegetation as described in the project plan sheets.

B. Stormwater Management Controls

1. The following stormwater management controls have been utilized on this project (mark all appropriate activities and provide a brief explanation of each. Refer to project plans as appropriate):

Dry ponds – .

Stormwater retention/detention structures –

Flow attenuation from swales and natural depressions –

Infiltration of site runoff –

Bio-retention systems –

Stormwater wetlands –

Water quality structures –

Other measures (Specify) –

C. Construction Phase "Best Management Practices"

Control of pollutants has been described previously. Other aspects of this SWPPP are listed below: (Cross check against E&S plan)

1. Dust Control – Construction traffic shall enter and exit the site at the stabilized construction entrance. The purpose is to trap dust and mud that would otherwise be carried off-site by construction traffic.

Dust control shall be provided by the Contractor to a degree that is acceptable to the

Owner, and in compliance with applicable local and state dust control regulations.

After construction, the site will be stabilized (as described elsewhere), which will reduce the potential for dust generation.

2. Effluent from de-watering activities shall be filtered or passed through an approved sediment trapping device, or both, before being discharged from the site. No contaminated effluent or groundwater may be discharged to state waters or wetlands or the Owner’s storm drain system without a separate VPDES discharge permit from the VDEQ. Such permit shall be obtained by the Contrator. No dewatering effluent may be discharged to the sanitary system by the Contractor without prior written authorization of the Owner. The Contractor is responsible for complying with all effluent and/or flow limitations contained in any permits secured relating to dewatering discharges.

3. Solid Waste Disposal – No solid materials, including building materials, are allowed to be discharged from the site with stormwater. All solid waste, including disposable materials incidental to the major construction activities, shall be collected, removed from the site, and disposed of in a legal manner by the Contractor. Solid waste shall be protected from coming into contact with stormwater to the maximum extent practicable and all stormwater runoff coming into contact with waste shall be properly managed to ensure that pollutants from the solid waste do not leave the site with runoff. The locations of solid waste collection containers shall be shown on the

SWPPP site maps.

4. Sanitary Facilities – All personnel involved with construction activities shall comply with state and local sanitary or septic system regulations. Temporary sanitary facilities where provided at the site throughout the construction phase shall be utilized by all construction personnel and shall be serviced by a commercial operator when provided. Their location shall be shown on the SWPPP site maps if installed on site.

5. Water Source – Non-stormwater components of site discharge shall be clean water.

Water used for construction which discharges from the site shall originate from a public water supply or private well approved by the Virginia Department of Health.

Water used for construction that does not originate from an approved public supply shall not discharge from the site. It is to be retained in ponds until it infiltrates and/or evaporates.

D. Construction Phase "Best Management Practices"

During the construction phase, the Contractor shall implement the following measures where appropriate:

1. Material resulting from clearing and grubbing shall be stockpiled up slope from adequate sedimentation controls or hauled off-site. All soil stockpile areas shall be annotated on the SWPPP site plans in Appendix F.

2. All soil stockpile areas shall be maintained sufficiently far from water bodies, wetlands, stormwater inlets, and stormwater conveyances to minimize pollutant release to these features and shall be adequately protected from erosion in accordance with Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Minimum Standard 2 to preclude migration of pollutants into these features.

3. The Contractor shall designate areas for equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair. The Contractor and subcontractor(s) shall utilize those areas. The areas shall be protected by a temporary perimeter berm or filter fabric.

4. Use of detergents for large scale washing is prohibited (e.g., vehicles, buildings, pavement surfaces, etc.)

5. Chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other toxic material shall be stored in waterproof containers. Except during application, the contents shall be kept locked in trucks or within locked storage facilities. Runoff containing such material shall be collected, removed from the site, treated, and disposed at an approved solid waste or chemical disposal facility.

6. All on-site fuel tanks shall have fill ports and hose nozzles secured by a lock provided and used by the Contractor at the end of each work day. Each fuel tank shall be of double walled construction or placed in a containment basin designed to hold 110% of the contents of the tank, or both and shall have spill cleanup materials accessible to personnel using filling the tank or dispensing product from the tank.

7. Water used in the washout of concrete trucks, washing of concrete finishing tools, washing of mortar pans and brick layers tools shall not discharge from the site. This water shall be collected in a leak proof container that cannot overflow from rainfall and either allowed to evaporate or be hauled off site and disposed of properly by the Contractor. Hardened concrete or mortar residue shall be managed as a solid waste by the Contractor and disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with local, State and Federal requirements.

E. Spill Response Activities

Discharge and/or spill of petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances are subject to reporting and cleanup requirements. In general, all petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances spilled on site shall be cleaned up and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal regulations by the Contractor. Spills of solid materials

(powders, mixes, granules) shall be cleaned up, placed in a sealed container and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal regulations. All costs associated with the cleanup and disposal of solid materials to soil shall be borne by the Contractor.

For liquid spills to soil of less than 25 gallons, the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately, shall clean up the spilled material completely and then fill out and retain a spill report form found in Appendix H. The Contractor shall immediately provide a completed spill report form to the VDEQ and a copy to the Owner. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with required clean-up activities including disposal costs.

For liquid spills of 25 gallons or more of petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances to soil, the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately, shall clean up the spilled material completely and then fill out and retain a spill report form found in

Appendix H. The Contractor will notify the VDEQ in accordance with Part III.G of the VPDES General Permit. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with required clean-up activities including disposal costs. The Contractor will notify the

VDEQ within 24 hours discovery of the spill in accordance with Part III.G of the VPDES General Permit.

For all spills, the Contractor shall provide the VDEQ and the Owner with all information requested regarding the spill event and shall cooperate fully with all site inspections by the Owner and/or other regulatory agencies.

For spills of any amount of petroleum, oil, lubricants or other hazardous substances to the storm sewer system or to state waters or wetlands, the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately and take such measures as necessary to immediately stop the discharge of the material to the storm sewer system, state waters or wetlands. The Contractor will then notify VDEQ immediately upon discovery of the spill in accordance with Part III.G of the

VPDES General Permit.

The Contractor shall provide all equipment and manpower requested by the Owner and/or regulatory agencies to clean up the spilled material and shall provide the Owner with all information requested regarding the spill event and shall cooperate fully with the Owner and/or other regulatory agencies during and after the cleanup activities. The Contractor shall then fill out and retain a spill report form found in Appendix H and immediately provide a copy to the Owner.

To notify VDEQ of a spill call the Pollution Reporting and Environmental Response (PREP) number (757) 518-2077.

VI. LOCAL PLANS

In addition to this SWPPP, construction activities associated with this project shall comply with all additional requirements set forth by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

VII. INSPECTIONS AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The purpose of site inspections is to assess performance of pollutant controls. The inspections shall be conducted by the Contractor’s designated E&S inspector. The Contractor’s inspector shall meet the definition of “Qualified Personnel” as contained in the Virginia Stormwater Management Program regulations and in addition, also be either:

• A Virginia licensed professional engineer; or,

• Virginia certified Responsible Land Disturber; or,

• Other person who holds a certificate of competency from the Virginia

Soil and Water Conservation Board in the area as an erosion and sediment control inspector or erosion and sediment control combined administrator.

The Contractor shall provide a copy of the appropriate license or certification demonstrating compliance with these requirements to the Owner prior to the commencement construction related activities

Additionally, the Contractor’s inspector shall either be someone empowered to implement modifications to this SWPPP and the pollutant control devices, if needed, in order to increase effectiveness to an acceptable level to the Owner, or someone with the authority to cause such things to happen.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel on the site are informed of the presence of this SWPPP and its contents and acknowledge their acceptance of its terms by signing a Contractor Certification Form (Appendix B).

If deficiencies in the erosion and sediment control measures are determined, they shall be recorded on the inspection form by the Contractor and corrective action shall be initiated by the Contractor within the time frame specified below.

Between the time this SWPPP is implemented and final site stabilization is achieved, all disturbed areas and pollutant controls shall be inspected by the Contractor not less than once every four (4) business days.

Based on these inspections, the Contractor shall decide whether it is necessary to modify this

SWPPP, add or relocate sediment barriers, or institute other actions required in order to prevent pollutants from leaving the site via stormwater runoff. The Contractor shall repair, modify, maintain, or supplement pollutant control measures and take other actions necessary to achieve effective pollutant control to the satisfaction of the Owner.

Examples of particular items to be evaluated during site inspections are listed below. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. During each inspection, the Owner’s and Contractor’s inspectors shall evaluate overall pollutant control system performance as well as the effectiveness of system components. The inspector shall also verify that all construction related activities are occurring within the permitted limits of project. Additional factors shall be considered as appropriate to the circumstances.

A. Locations where vehicles enter and exit the site shall be inspected for evidence of off-site pollutant tracking. A stabilized construction entrance will be constructed where vehicles enter and exit. This entrance will be maintained or supplemented as necessary to prevent pollutant from leaving the site on vehicles. Pollutant tracked onto public roadways shall be shoveled or swept from the roadway and re-deposited on site in a manner that minimizes its off-site release potential.

B. Sediment barriers shall be inspected and, if necessary, they shall be enlarged or cleaned in order to provide additional capacity. All material excavated from behind sediment barriers shall be stockpiled on the up slope side of the barrier. Additional sediment barriers shall be constructed as needed. Sediment shall be removed from sediment traps and sediment basins when the design capacity has been reduced by 50% and as directed by the Owner.

C. Inspections will evaluate disturbed areas and areas used for storing materials that are exposed to rainfall for evidence of, or the potential for, pollutants entering the drainage system. If necessary, the materials shall be covered or original covers shall be repaired or supplemented. Also, protective berms shall be constructed in order to prevent runoff into and/or runoff from material storage areas.

D. Grassed areas shall be inspected to confirm that a healthy stand of grass is maintained.

The site has achieved final stabilization when turf grass cover provides permanent stabilization of the soil surface exclusive of areas that have been paved or covered by building(s). Permanent stabilization is not considered established until a ground cover is achieved that is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit erosion.

E. All discharge points shall be inspected to determine whether erosion control measures are effective in preventing pollutant releases to offsite areas and/or to receiving waters to the satisfaction of the Owner.

Based on inspection results, any modification necessary to increase effectiveness of this SWPPP to an acceptable level to the Owner shall be made by the Contractor within seven (7) calendar days of the inspection. All modifications to the SWPPP document and approved plan shall be noted on the construction plans and communicated to the Owner’s Inspector. The inspection reports shall be completed entirely and additional remarks shall be included if needed to fully describe a situation. An important aspect of the inspection report is the description of additional measures that need to be taken to enhance plan effectiveness. The inspection report shall identify whether the site was in compliance with the SWPPP at the time of inspection and specifically identify all incidents of non-compliance.

Inspection reports will be kept on file by the Contractor as an integral part of this SWPPP for at least thirty-six (36) months following the month the Notice of Termination is filed with the

VDEQ.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure the adequacy of site stormwater pollutant discharge controls. Physical site conditions, weather conditions, or Contractor practices may make it necessary to install more structural controls than are shown on the plans. (For example, localized concentrations of runoff could make it necessary to install additional sediment barriers.)

Assessing the need for additional controls and implementing them or adjusting existing controls are key aspects of the effectiveness of this SWPPP until the site achieves final stabilization. The Owner shall be notified by the Contractor should a control fail, be bypassed, or otherwise be ineffective in maintaining pollutants on-site and releasing pollutant off-site. The Contractor will provide notification to the VDEQ in accordance with Part III. G. of the VPDES Stormwater General Permit, as necessary.

Upon determination by the Owner’s Inspector that there has been an upset or bypass of the control measures resulting in a release of pollutant to state waters, the Contractor will report the bypass or upset to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) within 24 hours of discovery of the unanticipated bypass or upset.

"Bypass," means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility.

“Upset," means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology-based state permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the operator. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.

Within five (5) days of the Contractor making the verbal report to VDEQ and to the Owner, a written report will be submitted by the Contractor to the VDEQ and a copy to the Owner containing:

• A description of the noncompliance and its cause

• The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times

• If the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue

• Steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the noncompliance

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - VPDES REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR COVERAGE UNDER

STORMWATER GENERAL PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION

ACTIVITIES AND THE STORMWATER GENERAL PERMIT FOR

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES (VAR10) [NOT USED]

APPENDIX B - CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION FORMS

APPENDIX C - INSPECTION REPORTS

APPENDIX D - NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT) FORM [NOT USED]

APPENDIX E - RECORD OF STABILIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

DATES

APPENDIX F - SELECTED APPROVED EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL SITE

PLAN SHEETS

APPENDIX G - PROJECT SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT

AUTHORIZATION

APPENDIX H – BLANK SPILL REPORT FORM / SAMPLE COMPLETED SPILL

REPORT FORM

APPENDIX I – DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FORM

APPENDIX J – FIELD PROJECT BINDER CONTENTS FORMAT

APPENDIX A

Registration Statement for Coverage under the VPDES General Permit for

Stormwater Discharge from Construction Activities Filed with Owner’s VSMP

Administrator

VPDES Permit Fee Form

VPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Construction Activities

Coverage Letter (Upon receipt from VDEQ)

Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities (VAR10)

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Registration Statement General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (VAR10)

(Please Type or Print All Information)

1. Construction Activity Operator: (General permit coverage will be issued to this operator. The Certification in Item #12 must be signed by the appropriate person associated with this operator.)

Name:

Contact:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip: Phone:

Email address (if available):

Indicate if DEQ may transmit general permit correspondence electronically: Yes No

2. Existing General Permit Registration Number (for renewals only):

3. Name and Location of the Construction Activity:

Name:

Address (if available):

City: State: Zip:

County (if not located within a City):

Latitude (decimal degrees): Longitude (decimal degrees):

Name and Location of all Off-site Support Activities to be covered under the general permit:

Name:

Address (if available):

City: State: Zip:

County (if not located within a City):

Latitude (decimal degrees): Longitude (decimal degrees):

4. Status of the Construction Activity (check only one): Federal State Public Private

5. Nature of the Construction Activity (e.g., commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, oil and gas, etc.):

6. Name of the Receiving Water(s) and Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC):

Name: Name:

HUC: HUC:

7. If the discharge is through a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), the name of the MS4 operator:

8. Estimated Project Start and Completion Date:

Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy): Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy):

9. Total Land Area of Development (to the nearest one-hundredth acre):

Estimated Area to be Disturbed (to the nearest one-hundredth acre):

10. Is the area to be disturbed part of a larger common plan of development or sale? Yes No

11. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities prior to submitting this Registration Statement.

By signing this Registration Statement the operator is certifying that the SWPPP has been prepared.

12. Certification: "I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand this Registration Statement and that this document and all attachments were prepared in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated 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."

Printed Name: Title:

Signature: Date:

(Please sign in INK. This Certification must be signed by the appropriate person associated with the operator identified in Item #1.)

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Instructions for Completing the Registration Statement General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (VAR10)

GENERAL

A. Coverage Under this General Permit.

Any operator applying for coverage under this general permit who is required to submit a Registration Statement (see Section B below) must submit a complete Registration Statement to the Department.

The Registration Statement serves as a Notice of Intent for coverage under the General VPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities (VAR10).

B. Single-family Detached Residential Structures.

Operators with an existing stormwater discharge or proposing a new stormwater discharge associated with the construction of a single-family detached residential structure are not required to submit a Registration Statement or the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) portion of the general permit fee.

Operators of these types of discharges are authorized to discharge under this general permit immediately upon the general permit’s effective date of July 1, 2014.

C. To Apply for Permit Coverage.

1. New Construction Activities. Any operator proposing a new stormwater discharge from construction activities shall submit a complete Registration Statement to the Department prior to the commencement of land disturbance, unless exempted by Section B above. Any operator proposing a new stormwater discharge from construction activities in response to a public emergency where the related work requires immediate authorization to avoid imminent endangerment to human health or the environment is immediately authorized to discharge under this general permit and must submit a complete Registration Statement to the Department no later than 30 days after commencing land disturbance; documentation to substantiate the occurrence of the public emergency must accompany the Registration Statement.

2. Existing Construction Activities. Any operator that was authorized to discharge under the general permit issued in 2009, and who intends to continue coverage under this general permit, shall submit a complete Registration Statement to the Department on or before June 1, 2014, unless exempted by Section B above.

D. Where to Submit Registration Statements.

All Registration Statements should be submitted to:

Department of Environmental Quality Office of Stormwater Management, 10 th Floor

P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218

LINE-BY-LINE INSTRUCTIONS

Item 1: Construction Activity Operator Information.

"Operator" means the owner or operator of any facility or activity subject to the Stormwater Management Act and regulations. In the context of stormwater associated with a large or small construction activity, operator means any person associated with a construction project that meets either of the following two criteria: (i) the person has direct operational control over construction plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications or (ii) the person has day-to-day operational control of those activities at a project that are necessary to ensure compliance with a stormwater pollution prevention plan for the site or other state permit or VSMP authority permit conditions (i.e., they are authorized to direct workers at a site to carry out activities required by the stormwater pollution prevention plan or comply with other permit conditions).

The entities that are considered operators will commonly consist of the owner or developer of a project (the party with control of project plans and specifications) or the general contractor (the party with day to day operational control of the activities at the project site which are necessary to ensure compliance with the general permit).

Provide the legal name (do not use a colloquial name), contact, mailing address, telephone number, and email address (if available) of the construction activity operator; general permit coverage will be issued to this operator. Indicate if the Department may transmit general permit correspondence electronically.

Item 2: Existing General Permit Registration Number.

For reapplications only, provide the existing general permit registration number for the construction activity. This item does not need to be completed for new construction activities applying for general permit coverage.

Item 3: Name and Location of the Construction Activity Information.

Provide the official name, street address (if available), city or county (if not located within a City) of the construction activity. Also, provide the latitude and longitude in decimal degrees of the approximate center of the construction activity (e.g., N 37.5000, W 77.5000).

Name and Location of Off-site Support Activity Information.

This general permit also authorizes stormwater discharges from support activities (e.g., concrete or asphalt batch plants, equipment staging yards, material storage areas, excavated material disposal areas, borrow areas) located on-site or off-site provided that (i) the support activity is directly related to a construction activity that is required to have general permit coverage; (ii) the support activity is not a commercial operation, nor does it serve multiple unrelated construction activities by different operators; (iii) the support activity does not operate beyond the completion of the construction activity it supports; (iv) the support activity is identified in the registration statement at the time of general permit…