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STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN October 2021

U.S. AIR FORCE

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Avon Park Air Force Range

October 2021

About This Plan This installation-specific Compliance Management Plan (EMP) is based on the U.S. Air Force’s (AF) standardized Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) template. This plan is not an exhaustive inventory of all storm water requirements and practices. Where applicable, external resources, including Air Force Instructions (AFIs); AF Playbooks; federal, state, local, and country specific Final Governing Standards (FGS) or Overseas Baseline Guidance Documents (OEBGD);

and permit requirements, as applicable, are referenced.

Each section of this SWPPP begins with standardized, AF-wide “common text” language that addresses AF, Department of Defense (DoD), and federal requirements, including the EPA General Permit. This common text language is restricted from editing to ensure that it remains standard throughout all plans. The common text language is maintained and updated by the designated Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) with assistance from the Office of Collateral Responsibility (OCR), as appropriate. Immediately following the AF-wide common text sections, are Installation sections. The Installation sections contain installation-specific content to address state, local, and installation-specific requirements. Installation sections are unrestricted and are maintained and updated by installation or Installation Support Team (IST) personnel.

This document is optimized to be accessed and viewed electronically. The eDASH website at https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash/ is the primary communication tool for AF EMPs.

https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT CONTROL

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 TRAINING

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

7.0 PROCEDURES - STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

7.1 Potential Pollution Sources

7.2 Storm Water Control Measures

7.3 Schedules and Procedures for Monitoring

7.4 Inspections

7.5 Documentation to Support Eligibility Considerations Under Other Laws

8.0 REFERENCES

9.0 ACRONYMS

10.0 DEFINITIONS

11.0 INSTALLATION – SPECIFIC CONTENT

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team Appendix B: Significant Spills Appendix C: CE Vehicle Maintenance Facility Appendix D: UTES Vehicle Maintenance Facility Appendix E: Target Storage Facility Appendix F: Flightline Appendix G: Inactive Landfill LF-33

Appendix H: Conditional No Exposure Exclusions Appendix I: Monitoring and Inspection Forms Appendix J: State of Florida Multi-Sector Generic Permit for Storm Water

Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity (MSGP)

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Record of Updates – The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is modified and updated in accordance with (IAW) applicable permit requirements.

Page/Section Nature of Change Date of Change Approved By:

All

Complete Update

10/1/2021

RMFI

Record of Review – IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-1067, Water and Fuel Systems, the SWPPP is reviewed based on permit requirements

Review Date Review Participants Notes/Remarks Results in Plan Update (Yes or No)

Version Table – A new version of the plan is created when pen and ink changes are incorporated.

Below is a list of all versions under the current permit.

Version Number Description Date

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

This SWPPP specifies how installation personnel prevent discharges to storm water of potential pollution from industrial operations. It contains procedures intended to minimize the risk of industrial storm water pollution in drainage areas located within the installation’s boundaries. The SWPPP describes installation:

• Identification and evaluation of activities and potential storm water pollution sources

• Identification and implementation of storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs)

• Pollution reduction measures and procedures

• Monitoring and inspection procedures

The installation Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team (SWPPT) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the SWPPP.

Installation Supplement – Overview and Scope

Base Description

Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR) is located in central Florida, approximately ten miles east of the city of Avon Park, straddling the border between Polk and Highlands counties (Figure 1).

Encompassing 106,074 acres, APAFR is primarily used for military air-to-ground training operations for Air Force fighter and bomber wings located in the southeastern United States. The installation is also used for ground-to-ground artillery training, as well as training in low level flights, night vision, and parachute jumping in order to meet readiness and deployment requirements.

APAFR can be divided into two main areas: the cantonment area and the ranges. The cantonment area houses industrial facilities that support the range mission, while the ranges include impact areas and safety zones. In addition, APAFR includes an airfield (the MacDill AFB Auxiliary Field), which consists of an 8,000 foot main runway and limited hangar facilities. Approximately 92,000 acres (or 87% of total acreage) of the installation are undeveloped and employ multiple non-military land uses such as cattle grazing, hunting, outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and timber production.

A number of military, federal, and civilian agencies have operations at APAFR. The installation’s host unit is the 598th Range Squadron (598 RANS), which is a geographically separated unit of the 23d Fighter Group and 23d Wing located at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. APAFR serves as the primary air-to-ground training range for the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. The Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) leases a permanent ground support facility at APAFR called the Unit Training and Equipment Site (UTES). Civilian agencies at APAFR include the Avon Park Correctional Institute (AVPCI) and the State of Florida Juvenile Academy.

Figure 1. Location of Avon Park Air Force Range

MSGP Regulated Facilities

Five industrial facilities located on APAFR are subject to the State of Florida Multi-Sector Generic Permit for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activities (MSGP). These regulated industrial facilities are shown on Table 1.

Table 1. APAFR MSGP Regulated Industrial Facilities

Industrial Facility

Facility Description SIC Code

Applicable Industrial Sector

Civil Engineering Vehicle Maintenance Facility (CE Facility)

Vehicle and equipment maintenance shop

4173 Sector P – Motor Freight Transportation Facilities, Petroleum Bulk Oil Stations

UTES Vehicle Maintenance Facility (UTES Facility)

Vehicle and equipment maintenance shop

4173 Sector P – Motor Freight Transportation Facilities, Petroleum Bulk Oil Stations

Target Storage Facility

Outdoor storage of range targets and scrap materials

5093 Sector N – Scrap and Waste Recycling Facilities

Flightline Aircraft fueling 4522 Sector S – Air Transportation Facilities

Landfill 33 (LF-33) Inactive landfill 4953 Sector L – Landfills and Land Application Sites

Two facilities at APAFR, the Hazardous Waste Storage Area, Bldg 24 (SIC 4953, Sector K – Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facilities) and the Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, Bldg 44 (SIC 4522, Sector S – Air Transportation Facilities) have activities and materials that are not exposed to storm water. Therefore, they meet FDEP’s Conditional No Exposure Exclusion (Appendix H) and are not included in this permit coverage. The Conditional No Exposure Exclusion shall be re-submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) every five years.

APAFR submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to FDEP before 11 July 2021 in order to continue receiving MSGP coverage. The MSGP authorizes permit coverage two days after the date the completed NOI is postmarked. Permit coverage ends in five years.

Additionally, while there are no MSGP-regulated facilities in APAPR’s ranges, ongoing operations and maintenance activities on the ranges are regulated under a separate permit, USACE Section 404 Permit SAJ 1994-03890.

Drainage and Storm Water System

APAFR is drained by several natural streams and man-made storm water management canals that flow, in general, south and west to Arbuckle Creek (from the cantonment area), or south and east to Kissimmee River (from the ranges). Both Arbuckle Creek and Kissimmee River are considered waters of the US under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

The cantonment area is surrounded by the Rim Canal, a man-made vegetated ditch considered a jurisdictional wetland. The Rim Canal receives or collects storm water runoff from the five regulated facilities (through a series of underground drainage, overland ditches/swales, and culverts), and it transports the storm water to Arbuckle Creek (Figure 2).

Drainage maps for each regulated industrial facility are included in Appendices C through G.

Generally though, there are seven drainage basins in the cantonment area that receive storm water runoff from the five regulated industrial facilities.

Basin 1 drains the UTES Vehicle Maintenance Facility, which is operated by the FLARNG. Storm water runoff collected from the north end of the facility enters drop inlets and is conveyed through an underground storm system that runs parallel to UTES Road. Storm water drains westward and joins a culvert that carries the discharge to an open ditch on the west side of UTES Road (Outfall 1A), about 300 feet from the Rim Canal. The south end of the UTES Facility drains storm water from the parking lot area and terminates at the culvert of the open ditch located south of UTES Road (Outfall 1B).

Basin 2, located adjacent and to the south of Basin 1, drains the CE Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

In the north end of the facility, storm water runoff generally flows west through underground drainage and four drop inlets, then flows north through a culvert just outside the fence. One drainage sub-system channels runoff from the parking lot to an open ditch that runs northwest along the east side of South Boulevard before running northeast toward the UTES Facility. This ditch terminates about 700 feet from the Rim Canal, where Outfall 2 is located. Although Outfall 2 also receives storm water runoff from the UTES Facility and the northern portion of the airfield runway area, it is the safest location for monitoring and contains the most representative discharge of storm water runoff from the CE Facility.

Basin 3 drains the portion of the Flightline where aircraft fuel storage and aircraft fueling takes place. Storm water runoff flows west through a flat, grassy area and out through two culverts (Outfalls 3A and 3B) that flow towards Arbuckle Creek. The connection of this basin to Arbuckle Creek is largely dependent on water table and seasonal rainfall levels.

Basin 4 drains the Target Storage Facility. Storm water runoff from the Target Storage Facility generally flows west. Two drop inlets on the east side of the facility transport storm water around the site to an open ditch that runs along South Boulevard and then flows towards Arbuckle Creek.

Outfall 4 is located in the open ditch that crosses South Boulevard.

Basin 5 is located south of Basin 4 and largely drains the grassy area directly west and south of the active runway in the airfield. There are no regulated industrial facilities located in Basin 5.

Basin 6 is connected to the southern portion of the Rim Canal and drains the inactive landfill LF- 33, as well as runoff from nearby pasture areas and open land. Outfall 6 discharges directly into the Rim Canal.

Basin 7 lies adjacent to Basin 1 and drains the northern portion of the Flightline that contains the Delta Ramp, an area where helicopters are typically fueled. Storm water in Basin 7 flows through four drop inlets and north out a culvert (Outfall 7), which discharges to the northern portion of the Rim Canal.

Basin 8 drains the southern portion of the Flightline that contains the parking apron and Taxiway H, as well as the active runway. Storm water in this basin generally flows south, and it is transported through four drop inlets and out through Outfall 8 which discharges directly into the Rim Canal.

For each of these drainage basins, the percentage of impervious surface gives a relative indication of the quantity of storm water that could be expected to run off from the area and, conversely, how much seeps into the ground. On a relative basis, areas with a high percentage of paved or built-upon surfaces (e.g., roads, parking lots, buildings, runways) tend to contribute more runoff to storm water flows than areas with a low percentage of impervious surfaces. Appendices C through G contain the impervious surface percentage for each of the regulated industrial facilities.

Figure 2. Drainage Areas and Outfalls

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

Scope of Plan Avon Park Air Force Range

Facility Operator See Appendix A for contact information for each of the regulated industrial facilities.

Office of Primary Responsibility

(OPR)

598 RANS/RMFI has overall responsibility for implementing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and is the lead organization for monitoring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local storm water regulations

Responsible Official/Legally Responsible Person

Office Symbol: 598 RANS/CC Name: Lt. Col. Stephen C. Thomas Telephone Number: (863) 452-4196

Water Quality Program Manager (SWPPP Contact)

Bill Buchans, 598 RANS/RMFI william.buchans.1@us.af.mil

(863) 452-4166

Permitting Authority Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permit Type General Permit Permit Number/Permit Tracking Number

FLR05F328-005 (facility ID number)

Permit Expiration Date July 2026 SIC Code(s) Primary: 9711, 4173, 5093, 4522, 4953

Secondary: N/A NAICS Code(s) N/A

General Location Map See Section 1.0 Overview and Scope

Site Map Figure 1 of this document:

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The AF environmental program adheres to the Environmental Management System (EMS) framework and its Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle for ensuring mission success. Executive Order 13693, U.S. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 4715.17, AFI 32-7001, and international standard, ISO 14001:2004, provide guidance on how environmental programs should be established, implemented, and maintained to operate under the EMS framework.

The storm water program employs EMS-based processes to achieve compliance with all legal obligations and current policy drivers, effectively managing associated risks, and installing a culture of continuous improvement. The SWPPP serves as an administrative operational control that defines compliance-related activities and processes.

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The SWPPP requires the full involvement of all organizations and personnel on the installation, including contractors and other DoD organizations. The major roles/organizations involved in supporting the SWPPP at a typical installation include:

• Installation Commander

• Base Civil Engineer

• Environmental Element Chief

• Water Quality Program Manager

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team (SWPPT)

• Installation Personnel

• Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)

• Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC, see AFI 32-7001)

SWPPT members are identified by name or title, along with their individual responsibilities, in Appendix A.

Additional organizational and personnel roles and responsibilities are described throughout this SWPPP and in referenced documents. Detailed information about typical SWPPP responsibilities is available in the Water Quality Playbook and AFI 32-1067. Additional installation-specific roles and responsibilities are documented in the Storm Water Control Measures in Section 7.2.

Installation Supplement – General Roles and Responsibilities

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team

Contained in sector-specific permit language, the MSGP requires the creation of a SWPPT responsible for developing and implementing the SWPPP. SWPPT members should be qualified individuals with the expertise and authority necessary to ensure all aspects of the SWPPP are properly carried out. At APAFR, the Range Commander (598 RANS/CC) is the highest ranking representative on the SWPPT. This position carries the authority to compel APAFR personnel to comply with the SWPPP. The Range Commander also has the responsibility of signing MSGP records, specifically the NOI and SWPPP. Other members of the SWPPT include the Environmental Flight Chief, who has been given delegated authority to sign MSGP documents, the Compliance Office, the Water Quality Program Manager, facility managers of each regulated industrial facility, and interested personnel from other base organizations. Table A-1 in Appendix A lists the members of APAFR’s SWPPT.

APAFR’s Compliance Office (598 RANS/RMFIC), working under the Environmental Flight Chief (598 RANS/RMFI), bears the primary responsibility for maintaining and implementing the SWPPP. Specifically, it is charged with the following responsibilities:

• Provide necessary guidance and technical expertise to implement and monitor the

SWPPP

• Update the SWPPP

• Conduct visual examination of storm water quality quarterly

• Conduct analytical monitoring quarterly

• Conduct Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation annually

• Provide storm water employee training annually

• Perform recordkeeping of storm water compliance documents

• Prepare reports for submission to FDEP

Facility managers and key personnel at each of the regulated industrial facilities have the following responsibilities:

• Retain a current copy of the SWPPP on-site and have it readily available

• Ensure facility personnel implement the BMPs and established procedures outlined in the

SWPPP

• Conduct required facility inspections quarterly

• Ensure facility personnel are properly trained in storm water pollution prevention

• Ensure there are no unauthorized non-storm water discharges at the facility

• Perform recordkeeping of storm water compliance documents, including facility inspection forms and records relating to BMP implementation (e.g., oil/water separator maintenance records)

• Report any spills to the Compliance Office

• Convey any significant changes to facility equipment or operations to the Compliance

Office

APAFR personnel who may not be SWPPT members or work at a regulated industrial facility may also have responsibilities under this SWPPP. In particular, base organizations like the Range Fire Department (CEF) which may wash motor vehicles and respond to spills, must follow all provisions of this SWPPP to ensure storm water pollution prevention.

5.0 TRAINING

The installation implements storm water training programs to ensure that base personnel, contractors, and visitors are aware of their roles in the program and the importance of their participation to its success. DoDI 4715.10, Environmental Education, Training, and Career Development, implements policy and provides the procedures for environmental education, training, and career development programs for DoD personnel. The installation ensures that appropriate personnel complete required education, training, and certification necessary to perform their jobs. Priority is given to the use of AF-approved education/training sources such as AFIT training courses and official AF-approved computer-based training resources (e.g., TEACH, ADLS, ArcNet, etc.) to meet training needs.

Specific training requirements may be outlined in Storm Water Control Measures in Section 7.2.

Training records are maintained IAW the Recordkeeping and Reporting section of this plan.

Installation Supplement – Training

Employee Training

The MSGP requires employee training programs to inform personnel responsible for implementing activities identified in a SWPPP of the components and goals of that SWPPP. Specifically, training should address the following topics:

• Summary of the facility’s SWPPP and MSGP requirements

• Potential pollution sources

• BMP implementation

• Inspections

• Monitoring requirements

• Non-storm water discharges

• Spill prevention and response

• Material management practices

• Sector-specific training topics (e.g., used oil management for Sector P facilities)

The MSGP requires employee training to be conducted at least annually (once per calendar year).

At APAFR, the Compliance Office shall provide annual storm water training to SWPPT members and other base personnel. This training session covers all MSGP-related topics and also includes training on construction storm water compliance, hazardous waste and materials management, and spill response procedures. Attendance at the annual training is required of all SWPPT members and attendance shall be documented by the Compliance Office.

New employees at APAFR may take initial storm water and other environmental compliance training through the Air Force’s online training program, TEACH.

In addition to industrial storm water training, any APAFR personnel handling hazardous materials or waste are required to complete appropriate training. Similarly, personnel involved in fuels handling and management shall obtain training set forth in APAFR’s Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

The installation implements measures to ensure compliance with applicable permit recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Records are stored and maintained IAW Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and records are archived and disposed IAW the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). The installation complies with all permit reporting requirements.

The installation maintains the following inspection, monitoring, and certification records with the SWPPP. Overseas installations may have different requirements than the list below. When possible, a link to the electronic version of the record is made available in the references section of this plan.

• Copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI)

• Copy of the acknowledgement letter containing the permit tracking number;

• Copy of the permit

• Description and dates of any significant spills, leaks, or other releases. Note: the installation maintains this information in EASI, and a link is available in the references section of this SWPPP

• Employee training records

• Documentation of maintenance and repairs of control measures

• Inspection reports

• Documentation of deviations from the schedule for monitoring or assessments and the reason for the deviation

• Documentation of corrective actions taken

• Documentation of benchmark exceedances and how they were responded to

• Documentation to support determination that pollutants of concern are not expected to be present above natural background levels if water is discharged directly to impaired waters

Additional state, local, or host nation recordkeeping and reporting requirements are described in the Installation Supplement, as necessary.

Installation Supplement – Recordkeeping and Reporting

Recordkeeping and Internal Reporting Procedures

The MSGP requires APAFR to retain records of all monitoring information, copies of all reports required by the permit, and records of all data used to complete the application of this MSGP for a period of at least three years from the date of sample, measurement, evaluation or inspection, report, or application. This period may be extended by FDEP. In addition to the 3-year retention period, the SWPPP must be maintained at least one year after permit coverage expires.

The records APAFR shall maintain include, but are not limited, to the following:

• NOI

• SWPPP

• Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)

• Documentation of visual examinations of storm water quality

• Facility inspection forms

• Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluations (CSCE), including summary reports

• Employee training records

• Correspondence with regulators

• Spill logs and/or spill response records

The Compliance Office maintains the majority of these records, with assistance from the facility managers of the regulated industrial facilities. Table 2 lists the recordkeeping requirements for APAFR under its SWPPP. FDEP can request the submittal of any of these records.

Table 2. APAFR SWPPP Recordkeeping Requirements

Record Submit to FDEP? Responsible Organization

NOI NOI was submitted in

July 2021 Compliance Office

Conditional No Exposure Exclusion

Yes, submit every 5 years

Compliance Office

SWPPP No Compliance Office Analytical Monitoring Yes, submit DMRs by

March 31st following year of monitoring

Compliance Office

Visual Examination of Storm Water Quality

No Compliance Office

Facility Inspection No Facility managers of regulated industrial facilities *

Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation

No Compliance Office

Annual Employee Training

No Compliance Office **

Correspondence with Regulators

Yes, as necessary Compliance Office

Spill logs No Compliance Office

* Copies shall be provided to the Compliance Office

** Records of employee training (other than the annual industrial storm water training) such as TEACH, hazardous waste, or spill response training shall be maintained by the facility managers of each regulated facility

Signatory Requirements

The MSGP requires all NOI, Notices of Termination, SWPPP, reports, certifications or information submitted to FDEP be signed. For APAFR, the Range Commander shall sign the NOI and SWPPP.

All other records pertaining to MSGP compliance, including DMRs and the CSCE Summary Reports, may be signed by the Environmental Flight Chief (598 RANS/RMFI) as a duly authorized representative for APAFR. This authorization has been given in writing in Appendix A, Table A-

2. In the event that a new person assumes this position, a new authorization form shall be completed in writing and kept with the SWPPP.

SWPPP Revisions

The MSGP requires the SWPPP to be amended whenever any of the following occurs:

• A change in design, construction, operation, or maintenance that has a significant effect on the potential for the discharges of pollutants to waters of the US

• The SWPPP is ineffective in eliminating or significantly minimizing pollutants

• Notification from FDEP that the SWPPP must be modified

• A release of hazardous substances or oil in excess of reportable quantities

• Multiple anticipated discharges of the same hazardous substance in an amount equal to or in excess of reportable quantities

Every year during the annual Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation, the Compliance Office shall review the accuracy of the SWPPP to ensure it is current and effective. If revisions are necessary, the Compliance Office shall amend the SWPPP by noting the changes provided in the Document Control section of the SWPPP. The MSGP does not require the amended SWPPP to be submitted to FDEP, unless specifically requested by FDEP to do so. If requested by FDEP to revise the SWPPP, APAFR has 30 days from such notification from FDEP to make the appropriate revision. The amended SWPPP shall be provided to SWPPT members.

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

The MSGP contains special requirements for storm water discharge associated with industrial activity from facilities subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313 requirements. APAFR does not exceed applicable threshold quantities outlined in Section 313 EPCRA, and therefore, APAFR is not currently subject to these special requirements in the MSGP.

7.0 PROCEDURES - STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

7.1 Potential Pollution Sources

Areas at the installation where industrial materials or activities are exposed to storm water are described in the Installation Supplement below.

Documentation of significant spills is maintained in the EASI database. A link to EASI is available in the references section of this plan, and necessary information may be maintained in an appendix.

Installation Supplement – Potential Pollution Sources

Potential Sources of Pollution

The MSGP requires the SWPPP to identify potential sources of pollution that may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of storm water discharge. The specific activities, materials, and physical features of each of the regulated industrial facilities that may contribute significant amounts of pollutants to storm water runoff are described in greater detail in Appendices C through G. In general though, the potential pollution sources at APAFR include the following:

• Spills and leaks of oil, fuel, and other petroleum-based products

• Leaking vehicles and equipment

• Scrap materials, including scrap metal and used tires

• Sediment and erosion

• Vehicle washing

• Waste materials such concrete, metal, and construction debris

• Pesticide/herbicide and fertilizer application

• Unauthorized non-storm water discharges

The pollutants of concern from these potential sources include fuel, used oil, oils and grease, heavy metals, sediment/suspended solids, detergents, solvents, and toxic chemicals.

Unauthorized Non-storm Water Discharges

The MSGP requires the SWPPP to include a certification that all storm water outfalls at the site have been evaluated for the presence of non-storm water discharges. For APAFR, the boundaries of the site shall be taken as the boundary of the cantonment area.

The permit does allow certain specific discharges of non-storm water. For APAFR, these allowable non-storm water discharges include:

• Discharges from fire-fighting activities, including fire hydrant flushings

• Potable water sources including waterline flushings

• Drinking fountain water

• Uncontaminated compressor condensate

• Lawn watering

• Routine external building washdown that does not use detergents or other compounds

• Pavement washwaters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) and where detergents are not used

• Air conditioning condensate

• Uncontaminated springs or ground water

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

All allowable non-storm water discharges in the cantonment area shall be released so as to prevent or minimize erosion, and to avoid contact with materials or waste.

Monitoring Data

Under the previous permit covering 2016-2021, analytical monitoring was conducted of samples taken from outfalls receiving storm water runoff from the Target Storage Facility and the inactive landfill LF-33. In the Year 2 monitoring period (2017), samples from both outfalls had detectable levels of total recoverable iron above the parameter benchmark level. In the Year 4 monitoring period (2019), total recoverable iron was also detected above benchmark level in some of the quarterly samples taken from these facilities. All other pollutants, such as Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), were below parameter benchmark levels for both monitoring periods.

A review of historical data on base-wide ground water sampling under the installation’s cleanup program indicates that high levels of iron may be naturally occurring at the base.

Visual examinations of storm water quality were also conducted under the previous permit coverage. Storm water observed at the various regulated outfalls did not show any obvious signs of pollution, that is, runoff lacked any presence of foam, outfall staining, or a visible sheen.

7.2 Storm Water Control Measures

The installation implements control measures to meet all applicable permit effluent limits. The categories of control measures include:

• Minimize exposure

• Good housekeeping

• Maintenance

• Spill prevention and response

• Erosion and sediment controls

• Management of runoff

• Salt piles

• MSGP sector-specific non-numeric effluent limits

• Employee training

• Non-storm water discharges

• Waste, garbage, and floatable debris

• Dust generation and vehicle tracking of industrial materials

Installation control measures are further described in the Installation Supplement below, along with applicable additional state or local required categories measures.

Installation Supplement – Storm Water Control Measures

The SWPPP describes and ensures the implementation of BMPs to reduce or eliminate the pollutants in storm water discharges. At each regulated industrial facility, a combination of general and facility-specific BMPs shall be implemented. Facility-specific or site-specific BMPs are those BMPs tailored to the requirements of that particular facility. These are described in greater detail in Appendices C through G. General or baseline BMPs are storm water control measures that are widely practiced to some extent at all facilities at APAFR. These general BMPs include the following:

• Good housekeeping

• Preventive maintenance

• Spill prevention and response

• Inspections

• Employee training

• Recordkeeping and internal reporting

• Sediment and erosion control

• Management of runoff

• Material handling and waste management

• Pesticide/herbicide and fertilizer application management

Table 3 contains a summary list of general BMPs at APAFR. Facility-specific BMPs are described in Appendices C through G.

Table 3. General BMPs at APAFR

BMP Description Structural (S) / Non-structural

(NS)

Good Housekeeping

Keep work areas clean and organized NS Avoid hosing down work areas; use dry sweeping NS Cover work areas and materials/wastes to limit exposure to rain NS Conduct all vehicle/equipment maintenance indoors NS Wash vehicles at wash racks whenever possible NS If not at wash racks, conduct only cosmetic vehicle washing NS Sanitize targets indoors NS If sanitization of targets is not possible indoors, collect all vehicle fluids NS Keep oil/water separator (OWS) connected to treat washwaters S Do not pour materials down storm drains NS Avoid unauthorized non-storm water discharges NS

Preventive Maintenance Implement schedule to check vehicles/equipment stored outdoors for leaks NS Follow recurring maintenance program for OWS and wash racks NS Follow inspection schedules for tanks, piping, and other fuel equipment NS Establish schedule to check material/waste drums for leaks or cracks NS Maintain preventive maintenance records NS

Spill Prevention and Response Keep SPCC Plan current and available NS Equip fuel dispenser systems with key card authorization S Disable outdoor fuel dispensers daily after operating hours S Have adequate secondary containment, containment diking, or curbing S Store fuel in double-walled tanks S Inspect storm water in diked areas; do not release if contaminated NS Place adequate stockpile of spill cleanup materials NS Use drip pans to catch leaks from vehicles/equipment stored outdoors NS Clean leaks, drips, and other spills with as little water as possible NS Remove spill absorbent material immediately and dispose of properly NS Report spills to the Compliance Office NS

Inspections Conduct facility inspections quarterly NS Conduct Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation annually NS Regularly inspect vehicles/equipment stored outdoors for leaks NS Regularly inspect tanks, piping, and other fuel-related equipment NS Regularly inspect material waste drums for leaks or cracks NS

Employee Training Complete annual training on SWPPP and MSGP requirements NS Complete other necessary training (hazardous waste, spill response, etc.) NS Use training log to document employee training NS

Recordkeeping and Internal Reporting Keep records of spills, monitoring, inspection, and BMP activities NS

Report and communicate with the Compliance Office NS Sediment and Erosion Control

Keep outdoor areas clean of sediment piles NS Install sediment controls S

Management of Runoff Maintain vegetated swales S

Material Handling and Waste Management Properly label hazardous materials and wastes NS Replace old drums with new or refurbished drums NS Place drums on elevated surfaces to keep out of storm water NS Ensure electrical grounding of tanks and drums S Dispose of hazardous wastes properly NS Perform loading/unloading activities where leaks can be contained NS Minimize use of chemicals NS Coordinate hazardous material purchases with the Compliance Office NS

Pesticide/Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Management Use non-chemical control methods NS Use mechanical controls (e.g., mowing) to control unwanted plants NS Do not apply pesticides directly to wetland or water areas NS Maintain adequate pesticide spill cleanup kit NS Require only trained and licensed staff to apply herbicides and pesticides NS Do not apply fertilizers within 50 feet of a wetlands area NS

Good Housekeeping

Good housekeeping involves practices that maintain a clean and orderly facility in order to keep contaminants out of storm drains. At APAFR, good housekeeping BMPs shall include the

• Keep work areas clean and organized

• Avoid hosing down work areas where the discharge might reach storm drains. Use dry sweeping, if possible

• Cover work areas, materials, and wastes to limit their exposure to storm water

• Conduct all vehicle and equipment maintenance indoors (i.e., utilize the CE and UTES

Maintenance Bays)

• Wash vehicles at wash racks whenever possible

• If not possible to use the wash racks, conduct only cosmetic vehicle washing. Cosmetic vehicle washing is defined as washing the exterior of a vehicle only for the purpose of removing dirt. Cosmetic washing does not include interior washing, washing of the undercarriage, or engine degreasing. At APAFR, cosmetic vehicle washing also does not use soap, and washwaters are directed away from storm water conveyance systems.

• Sanitize all targets indoors

• If sanitization of targets is not possible, collect all vehicle fluids and dispose of properly

• Keep oil/water separators (OWS) connected to wash racks and steam cleaning pads to treat washwaters

• Do not pour materials down storm drains

• Avoid unauthorized non-storm water discharges

Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance procedures are in place at APAFR to prevent releases caused by equipment problems, rather than repair of equipment after problems occur. These preventive maintenance BMPs at APAFR include:

• Implement a regular schedule to check vehicles and equipment stored outdoors for leaks

• Follow a recurring maintenance program for OWS, wash racks, and other devices

• Follow a regular inspection schedule for tanks, piping, and other fuel-related equipment, as outlined in the APAFR SPCC Plan

• Establish a schedule for periodic inspections of material and waste drums for leaks or cracks

• Maintain complete preventive maintenance records on applicable equipment, systems, or structures

Spill Prevention and Response

APAFR adheres to procedures established in its SPCC Plan. If a spill occurs, the primary goal— after the safety of personnel has been ensured—is containing the spill material as close to the source as possible. Spill prevention and response BMPs implemented at APAFR include the following:

• Keep SPCC Plan current and available to facility managers

• Equip all fuel dispenser systems with key card authorization for authorized personnel

• Disable outdoor fuel dispensers daily after operating hours

• Have adequate secondary containment, containment diking, or curbing for all materials exposed to storm water, including used oil tanks and material and waste drums

• Store fuel in double-walled tanks

• Inspect storm water in diked areas prior to release. If visible examination shows oil sheen or other signs of pollution, storm water shall not be released. It shall be sampled by the Compliance Office and disposed of properly.

• Place adequate stockpile of spill cleanup materials where it will be readily accessible

• Use drip pans to catch leaks from vehicles and equipment

• Clean leaks, drips, and other spills with as little water as possible. Use rags for small spills and dry absorbent material for larger spills

• Remove spill absorbent material immediately and dispose of properly

• Report spills to the Compliance Office

Inspections

Inspections are important BMPs because they oversee facility operations and identify actual or potential problems that can lead to storm water contamination. At APAFR, inspection BMPs shall include the following:

• Conduct facility inspections quarterly

• Conduct Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation annually, to be completed by the Compliance Office

• Regularly inspect vehicles and equipment stored outdoors for leaks

• Regularly inspect tanks, piping, and other fuel-related equipment, as outlined in the SPCC

Plan

• Regularly inspect material and waste drums for leaks or cracks

Employee Training

This BMP is intended to instill in employees an understanding of the SWPPP and MSGP requirements. SWPPT members and other APAFR personnel responsible for implementing the SWPPP are required to receive annual training in industrial storm water compliance. The following employee training BMPs are being implemented at APAFR:

• Complete annual training on SWPPP and MSGP requirements

• Complete any other necessary environmental training such as hazardous waste, spill response, or pest management

• Use a training log to document employee training, including training requirements, training dates, and attendees

Recordkeeping and Internal Reporting

In order to maintain relevant information and foster communication, recordkeeping BMPs shall require the maintenance of records that address spills, monitoring, inspection, and BMP activities.

Another BMP shall include reporting to the Compliance Office any actual or potential problems relating to storm water compliance as identified by the facility managers of each regulated industrial facility.

Sediment and Erosion Control

The MSGP requires the implementation of BMPs that address sediment and erosion control for areas that have a high potential for significant soil erosion. For APAFR, sediment and erosion control BMPs include the following:

• Keep outdoor areas clean of sediment piles

• Install sediment control such as fiber rolls, wattles, or silt fences to prevent transport of sediment to storm drains

Management of Runoff

APAFR manages storm water runoff at its facilities by maintaining the vegetated swales in the cantonment area. The BOS contractor helps maintain these swales by regularly mowing them.

These vegetated swales help filter pollutants before they reach waters of the US.

Material Handling and Waste Management

Material handling and waste management BMPs are procedures put in place to avoid the possibility of mishandling chemicals or equipment. The following BMPs in this group shall be implemented at APAFR:

• Properly label hazardous materials and wastes, as well as tanks, pipes, and equipment.

Accurate labeling can help facility personnel quickly identify the type of material, in the event of a spill

• Replace old drums with new or refurbished drums to ensure materials are adequately stored in reliable drums

• Place hazardous material drums on elevated surfaces (e.g., polyvinyl chloride footings or other suitable materials) to keep drums out of storm water that has accumulated in secondary containment

• Ensure electrical grounding of tanks and drums in order to avoid sparks, potential explosions, and subsequent spills

• Dispose of hazardous wastes properly

• Perform loading and unloading activities in areas where leaks can be contained, either in secondary containment, or with spill response equipment nearby

• Minimize use of chemicals through material inventories and material substitution

• Coordinate purchase of hazardous materials with the Compliance Office. A control number and Safety Data Sheet for the purchased material shall be tracked for the purpose of hazardous material reporting.

Pesticide/Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Management

APAFR manages its application of pesticides and herbicides to prevent storm water pollution. The following BMPs are taken from APAFR’s Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM Plan) dated 22 Feb 2016, and shall be implemented throughout the base:

• Use non-chemical control methods

• Use mechanical controls (e.g., mowing, string trimmers) to control unwanted plants

• Do not apply pesticide directly to a wetland or water areas (lakes, rivers, creeks, or ditches), unless its use is specifically approved on the label

• Maintain an adequate pesticide spill cleanup kit wherever pesticides are stored or used, including a spill cleanup kit in each pest control vehicle

• Require only trained and licensed staff to apply the herbicides and pesticides

In addition to pesticide and herbicide application management, APAFR also manages fertilizer application in order to prevent storm water pollution. Fertilizers may be in use where APAFR leases land for cattle grazing. In May 2016, APAFR entered into a program with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to follow its Cow/Calf BMP Program. Under this program, cattle grazing areas on APAFR that use fertilizers will implement nutrient management BMPs, including no application of fertilizers within 50 feet of a wetland or a water resource.

7.3 Schedules and Procedures for Monitoring

The installation implements procedures for conducting the following types of monitoring, as necessary:

• Benchmark monitoring

• Effluent limitations guidelines monitoring

• State or Tribal specific monitoring

• Impaired waters monitoring

• Other monitoring as required

At a minimum, procedures describe:

• Locations where samples are collected

• Pollutant parameters sampled

• Monitoring schedules

• Numeric limits, where applicable

• Sample collection and analysis

Monitoring procedures are documented in the installation supplement below.

Installation Supplement – Schedules and Procedures for Monitoring

The MSGP contains three general types of monitoring: (1) compliance monitoring subject to numeric effluent limitations, (2) analytical monitoring (to compare to benchmark values), and (3) visual examination of storm water discharges. Based on the sectors of the regulated industrial facilities at APAFR, only analytical monitoring and visual examination of storm water discharges apply. Analytical monitoring is required quarterly (four times per calendar year) for both the inactive landfill LF-33 (Sector L) and the Target Storage Facility (Sector N). Visual examinations of storm water quality are required quarterly for all of APAFR’s regulated industrial facilities, except for the Flightline (Sector S) since there are no deicing operations at that facility.

Analytical monitoring samples shall be collected from a storm event that is greater than 0.1 inches in magnitude and that occurs at least 72 hours from the previously measurable storm event. A grab sample shall be taken during the first 30 minutes of the discharge, but no later than 1 hour. Samples from Target Storage Facility (Outfall 4) shall be analyzed for COD, TSS, total recoverable aluminum, total recoverable copper, total recoverable iron, total recoverable lead, and total recoverable zinc. Samples from the inactive landfill LF-33 (Outfall 6) shall be analyzed for TSS and total recoverable iron. For this permit coverage beginning in July 2021, APAFR shall conduct analytical monitoring requirements in 2022 (Year 2), once for each of the calendar quarters Jan- Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Aug, Sep-Dec. Year 4 monitoring shall be conducted in 2024, also once each quarter. The Year 4 monitoring may be waived under the MSGP’s low concentration waiver, if the average concentration for a pollutant from the Year 2 monitoring is less than the pollutant’s cut-off concentration.

Samples for the visual examination of storm water quality shall be collected from a storm event that is greater than 0.1 inches in magnitude and that occurs at least 72 hours from the previously measurable storm event. A grab sample shall be taken during the first 30 minutes of the discharge, but no later than 1 hour. Samples shall be conducted quarterly (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, and Oct-Dec) at the CE Facility (Outfall 2), the UTES Facility (Outfalls 1A and 1B), the Target Storage Facility (Outfalls 3A and 3B), and the inactive landfill LF-33 (Outfall 6). The examinations shall document observations of color, odor, clarity, floating solids, foam, oil sheen, and other obvious indicators of storm water pollution. Appendix I contain monitoring forms that can be used for visual examinations of storm water quality.

Analytical monitoring results shall be reported to FDEP using a DMR. DMRs shall be submitted to FDEP by March 31st of the year following the monitoring period. For both the Target Storage Facility and the inactive landfill LF-33, DMRs are due by March 31, 2023 for Year 2 monitoring and March 31, 2025 for Year 4 monitoring. Quarterly visual examinations of storm water quality shall be conducted and documented by the Compliance Office and retained as part of the SWPPP.

Table 4 provides a summary of the monitoring requirements under APAFR’s SWPPP.

It is important to note that benchmark values are not to be mistaken as permit limits. Rather, they should serve as an indicator that BMPs may need to be implemented or improved. Similarly, if visual examinations of storm water quality yield signs of storm water pollution, these signs shall be investigated in order to determine the potential pollutant source, or if more effective BMPs are necessary.

7.4 Inspections

The installation implements procedures for conducting the following types of inspections, as necessary:

• Routine facility inspections

• Quarterly visual assessment of storm water discharges

• Comprehensive site inspections

At a minimum, procedures include:

• Person(s) or position(s) responsible for inspection

• Schedules for conducting inspections

• Specific items to be covered by the inspection

All other inspections are conducted IAW AFI 90-201, Air Force Inspection System and the Commander’s Self Inspection Program. Inspection procedures are documented in the Installation Supplement below.

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN May 2018

Table 4. APAFR SWPPP Monitoring Requirements

Requirement Frequency Location Observe/Analyze

Cut-off Concentration

(benchmark value) in mg/L

Analytical Monitoring - Quarterly (Jan-Mar), (Apr-Jun), (Jul-Sep), (Oct-Dec)

- 2022 (Year 2)

- 2024 (Year 4) *

- Target Storage Facility (Outfall 4)

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