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U.S. AIR FORCE STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

March 2019

About This Plan This installation-specific Environmental 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CERTIFICATION

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

Section 11.1 Hazardous Waste Storage Facility–Facility 44205 Section 11.2 Trident Wharf - Facility 79100 Section 11.3 DRMO Yard - Facility 66510 Section 11.4 Sand Blasting/Paint Shop - Facility 24405 Section 11.5 Poseidon Wharf - Facility 90540 Section 11.6 Hangar Y - Facility 1115 Section 11.7 Support Building (Complex 46) - Facility 3100 Section 11.8 Vehicle Wash Area Facility 49760 Section 11.9 Hangar U - Facility 1744 Section 11.10 Air Force Wharf – 92050 Section 11.11 Trident Industrial Wastewater Pre-treatment Plant Section 11.12 Heavy Equipment and Boat Shops - Facilities 49835 and 49800

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team Appendix B: Significant Spills Appendix C: CCAFS Water Sampling and Monitoring Plan Appendix D: Endangered Species Act Certification Appendix E: Material Inventory Appendix F Non Stormwater Discharge Assessment and Certification Appendix G March 2015 SARA Title III Water Priority Chemical List Appendix H CCAFS FDEP Permit Coverage Letter & MSGP for Industrial Activities Appendix I CCAFS 2016 Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) Report

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:

Entire Document 2017 Annual SWPPP Update to reflect current operations at site, update spill tables and update EPCRA 313 Facilities list.

August 2017/June

Entire Document 2018 Annual SWPPP Update to reflect current operations at site, update spill tables and update EPCRA 313 Facilities list.

June 2018

Entire Document 2019 Annual SWPPP Update to reflect current operations at site, update spill tables and update EPCRA 313 Facilities list.

February

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

Background

This plan was prepared to comply with federal and state regulations established for the protection of stormwater runoff from industrial activities. CH2M HILL prepared the initial plan under contract to the Corps of Engineers, in September 1995. Phase 1 fieldwork was conducted during the period of November 6 to November 16, 1995. Phase 2 site assessments were conducted during the week of April 29 to May 10, 1996. The Plan has been reviewed and updated annually since April 1999 by the Environmental Support Contractor (ESC).

A field assessment of various CCAFS activities was conducted January through June 2017. This assessment verified that several of the ongoing activities fell within regulated industrial sectors established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the purposes of stormwater permitting. A narrative description of each regulated activity is presented, along with other required information for each activity such as a materials inventory and a certification stating whether unpermitted industrial (non-stormwater) discharges were identified during a detailed inspection of each industrial activity. This annual update reflects current CCAFS activities that are the responsibility of the United States Air Force (USAF) that must comply with SWPPP requirements.

The plan also includes a description of existing Best Management Practices (BMPs). BMPs can be procedural, structural, or both. Procedural BMPs involve training personnel to conduct their work in accordance with sound environmental practices. Structural BMPs involve physical improvements or revisions that require capital expenditures to control stormwater pollution. Whenever possible, procedural BMPs have been recommended, such as visual inspections. This plan requires an implementation schedule for all recommended BMPs. Structural BMPs, in general, have been implemented. All stormwater projects, to include budget and status, are tracked in the Automated Civil Engineer System (ACES) database.

Activities at CCAFS are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner regarding the protection of stormwater and compliance with stormwater regulations. Existing environmental programs, the expertise of environmental personnel, and the SWPPP training facilitate implementation of this plan and help maintain regulatory compliance.

Installation Overview

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) is located in Brevard County on a barrier island off the East Coast of Florida. CCAFS lies on a narrow strip of land separated from the mainland by the Banana River.

The installation encompasses approximately 15,804 acres, and major features include 81 miles of paved roads, a centralized Industrial Area, a 10,000-foot skid strip, and three (3) active commercial launch pads including Space Launch Complexes (SLC) 37, 40 and 41. SLC 37 and 41 are leased to United Launch Alliance (ULA), SLC 40 is leased to SpaceX. Launch Complexes 36, 46 and 47 are licensed to Space Florida, with SLC 36 sublicensed under Space Florida to Blue Origin and SLC 11 directly licensed to Blue Origin. SLC 11/36 are currently being modified to become active launch pads. Smaller licensed pad activities are being conducted by Moon Express at LC 17 and 18 for testing of their lunar lander platform and integrated systems. The active launch pads are used by the USAF, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), other Government agencies and commercial enterprises. SWPPP sections and associated outfalls for leased, licensed and closed facilities have been eliminated from this SWPPP and the content reflects U.S. Air Force responsibilities.

Regulatory Background

In 1972, Congress amended the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, otherwise known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), to prohibit the discharge of any pollutant to waters of the United States from a point source unless the discharge is authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The NPDES program is the national permit program designed to regulate point source discharges.

The Clean Water Act was amended in 1987. As part of the amendments, Congress addressed the environmental impact of stormwater by adding section 402(p), which established a comprehensive, two-phase approach to stormwater control. Phase I and Phase II stormwater regulations took a new approach and began to treat stormwater discharges from municipalities as point sources of pollution. The Phase I program, which was published on 16 November 1990, addresses sources of stormwater runoff that have the greatest potential to negatively impact water quality. Under Phase I, EPA requires NPDES permit coverage for stormwater discharges from:

Medium and large municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) located in incorporated places or counties with populations of 100,000 or more: and

Eleven categories of industrial activity that includes construction activity that disturbs five or more acres of land.

The 11 industrial categories are listed in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). Many of the activities or operations conducted at CCAFS are included in this list of categories.

This regulation presents three permit application options for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity, to include:

Submit an individual application consisting of Forms 1 and 2F;

Participate in a group application (The deadline for this option has expired);

File a Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered under a generic permit.

Initially, CCAFS elected to submit an Air Force Group Permit. Although CCAFS met the submittal requirements for this permit option, the EPA decided to rescind the group permit, and therefore, the group permit was never issued.

On 29 September 1995, EPA finalized the NPDES Stormwater Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP) (60 FR 50804). Facilities that had initially elected to submit a group permit application were required to reapply for an individual permit or a MSGP. CCAFS opted to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI). EPA issued CCAFS a Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP) on 20 September 1996 (permit number

FLR05A947).

The Phase II Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999, requires NPDES permit coverage for stormwater discharges from:

Certain regulated small municipal storm sewer systems (MS4s) Construction activity disturbing between one (1) and five (5) acres of land (i.e., small construction activities).

In October 2000, the EPA authorized the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to implement a State of Florida NPDES stormwater permitting program. Florida adopted the Federal stormwater generic permit for industrial activities, which is comprised of the original 29 September 1995 issuance and subsequent modifications, as specified in Rule 62-621.300(5)(a), F.A.C., and operates the permit as the State of Florida Multi-Sector Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity (MSGP). Operators of regulated industrial facilities are required to obtain an NPDES stormwater permit and establish a comprehensive program to reduce contamination of stormwater runoff.

An MSGP Notice of Intent (NOI), FDEP Form 62-621.300(5)(b), must be completed and submitted to FDEP. The NOI allows CCAFS to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities by complying with the terms and conditions of the MSGP. Per the MSGP requirements, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be implemented and kept onsite.

CCAFS submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) and was issued coverage under a Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP) which became effective on April 10, 2016 and expires April 09, 2021. The CCAFS facility identification number is FLR05A947. A complete copy of the Multi Sector Generic Permit for Industrial Activities is contained in Appendix H.

Location and Physical Description

CCAFS is located on a barrier island in Brevard County along the East Coast of Florida near Orlando.

The facility is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Banana River to the west. The base is accessed by State Road 405 (NASA Causeway West), which is the entrance road to CCAFS from the west, and State Road 401, which provides entry from the south. Primary construction of existing facilities on CCAFS occurred before the advent of stormwater regulations or stormwater treatment criteria. As a result, a significant portion of the existing CCAFS stormwater system design was intended primarily for the efficient collection and discharge of untreated stormwater runoff. Much of this untreated runoff flows directly into the Banana River, particularly from the main industrial area at CCAFS. Several areas of CCAFS discharge to open channels and swales. Some natural treatment is provided for this stormwater runoff in the form of ponds, open channels, and roadside swales. The majority of stormwater runoff from the main industrial area of CCAFS is routed to a pond that provides treatment of stormwater from the Industrial Area. The diversion of the stormwater is a BMP that will greatly minimize the potential to discharge pollutants to the Banana River.

The upper soil layers on CCAFS are composed of sands with a fairly high permeability that readily absorb rainwater during normal rainfall events. However, high-volume rainfall events can provide sufficient water to exceed the soil's storage capacity, thus resulting in surface ponding and stormwater runoff. Beneath these soils are a thick series of clays, sands, silt, and shells that are up to 100 feet thick.

These deposits are underlain by the Hawthorn Formation, which consists of calcareous clay and phosphate limestone and acts as the upper confining layer for the Floridan aquifer in this region.

The overall site map of CCAFS is presented as Activity Location Map 1.0 on the following page.

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Overview of Industrial Sectors

The multi-sector generic permit addresses stormwater regulations for 29 defined industrial sectors. Each sector may address several industrial activities, with specific requirements (monitoring, inspection, etc.) outlined on a sector or subsector basis.

Based on the original field assessment and subsequent revisions since permit issuance, it has been determined that the activities conducted at CCAFS fall into one or more of the following MSGP industrial sectors:

Scrap recycling facilities (Sector N) Vehicle maintenance and petroleum bulk stations and terminals (Sector P) Water transportation facilities (Sector Q)

The industrial activities (IA) at CCAFS that result in stormwater discharges have been evaluated to determine the applicability of the various sectors. Some activities were classified as a regulated industrial activity while others were deemed to be unregulated for the purposes of stormwater regulations. Table 1-1 indicates each site or activity that is considered a regulated industrial activity, according to the MSGP. Also shown in the table are the applicable sector designations(s) for each industrial activity.

Table 1-1

Summary of Facilities covered by the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Location

Stormwater Regulated Industrial Activity

Sector of

MSGP

Requires

SWPPP

Coverage

EPCRA

(or SARA)

Facility Trident Submarine Wharf (Facility 79100)

Y Q Y N

DRMO Yard (Facilities 66510, 66615 and 66620)

Y N Y N

Sand Blasting/Paint Shop (Facility24405Y)

Y P Y N

Poseidon Submarine Wharf (Facility 90540)

Y Q Y Y

Hangar Y (Facility 1115) Y P Y Y Vehicle Wash Area (Facility 49760) Y P Y N Air Force Wharf (Facility 92050) Y Q Y N Heavy Equipment and Boat Shops (Facilities 49835 and 49800)

Y P Y N

Multi-Sector Generic Permit Sectors

The MSGP allows facilities to file one permit for a wide variety of industrial activities exposed to stormwater. The specific industrial sectors present and addressed by this plan for CCAFS facilities under U.S. Air Force responsibility are listed below.

Sector N: Scrap Recycling Facilities

Sector N applies to facilities engaged in the processing, reclaiming, and wholesale distribution of scrap and recyclable waste materials. This sector includes facilities that are engaged in the recycling of materials, including metal scrapyards, battery reclaimers, and salvage yards, including but limited to those classified Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 5093 (FR, page 50952).

Sector P: Vehicle Maintenance and Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

Sector P applies to vehicle and equipment maintenance, which includes vehicle and equipment fluid changes, mechanical repairs, parts cleaning, sanding, refinishing, painting, fueling, locomotive sanding (loading sand for traction), storage of vehicles and equipment waiting for repair or maintenance, and storage of the related materials such as oil, fuel, batteries, tires, or oil filters. It also includes areas where the following types of activities take place: vehicle exterior wash down, interior trailer washouts, tank washouts, and rinsing of transfer equipment (FR, page 50977). Establishments engaged in the wholesale distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products from bulk liquid storage facilities (SIC code 5171) are also covered under this sector

(FR 50978).

Sector Q: Water Transportation Facilities

Sector Q applies to facilities that have vehicle (vessel) maintenance shops and/or equipment cleaning operations. It includes facilities engaged in foreign or domestic transport of freight or passengers in deep sea or inland waters; marine cargo handling operations; ferry operations;

towing and tugboat services; and marinas (facilities commonly identified as SIC Code Major Group 44). (FR, page 51206).

Multi-Sector Generic Permit Special Conditions

As part of the MSGP, special conditions are applicable, which are described below.

Non-Stormwater Discharges

The SWPPP must contain a certification that all stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges (NSWDs). The certification must be signed in accordance with the signatory requirements of the NPDES permit and must include the following:

Identification of any potential non-stormwater discharges A description of the results of any test and evaluation for the presence of non-stormwater discharges Criteria or test method used The date of the testing Onsite drainage points that were observed during the test or evaluation

A certification of NSWD is included in Appendix F for the industrial activities reviewed in this plan.

With few exceptions, most NSWDs or stormwater discharges commingled with other industrial discharges cannot be covered solely by a MSGP. For such NSWDs, there are additional permit requirements and a separate NPDES permit must be obtained from the FDEP.

Endangered Species Act (ESA) Certification

To be covered under the MSGP, a discharger must certify whether there are any federally listed or proposed endangered species in proximity to the stormwater outfalls or any proposed BMP construction areas, and that there are no probable effects on the listed species from the discharges or construction activities. The ESA certification for CCAFS is presented in Appendix D of this document.

For future reference, the presence of listed endangered species does not necessarily preclude using the MSGP.

The EPA MSGP regulations state:

"In some cases, a facility may be eligible for MSGP coverage because actual or potential adverse effects were addressed or discounted through an earlier ESA authorization. Examples of such authorization include:

An earlier ESA Section 7 consultation for that facility.

A section 10(a) permit issued for the facility.

An area-wide Habitat Conservation Plan applicable to that facility.

A clearance letter from the Services (which discounts the possibility of an adverse impact from the facility).

In order for applicants to use an earlier ESA authorization to meet eligibility requirements:

The authorization must adequately address impacts for stormwater discharges and BMPs from the facility on endangered and threatened species, It must be current because there have been no subsequent changes in facility operations or circumstances which might impact species in ways not considered in the earlier authorization, and

The applicant must comply with any requirements from those authorizations to avoid or mitigate adverse effects to species. . . . If adverse effects are not likely, an applicant is eligible for MSGP coverage and may indicate in the NOI that species are found in proximity and provide the necessary certification" (FR, p. 51278).

Representative Outfalls

When similar outfalls are present (outfalls where identical activities and potential contaminants are present), only one of the outfalls is required to be monitored. When representative outfalls are present at a site, the individual site narrative and map (presented in this document) indicate which outfall is representative.

Sampling and Monitoring

The MSGP includes significant flexibility for monitoring requirements, limiting the amount of monitoring and the associated laboratory fees imposed on industries and federal facilities. There are two tiers of monitoring that are included in the MSGP. The first and more rigorous requirement imposes industry-specific compliance limitations. Numeric limitations are imposed on only four industrial sectors/subsectors. These industrial sectors are not present at CCAFS and therefore, numeric effluent limitations do not apply.

The second tier of monitoring applies to all identified CCAFS industrial activities and includes monitoring and reporting requirements. For the activities present at CCAFS, FDEP has determined that the potential for stormwater contamination exists and that compliance monitoring and reporting is required. However, because there are no numeric limits, the reporting of laboratory results cannot result in a violation of permit conditions (unless the discharge results in a water quality limit being exceeded).

For the activities at CCAFS, FDEP has established "benchmark" concentrations that trigger additional monitoring. If benchmark concentrations are exceeded, it may result in future numeric limitations being imposed. For each industrial sector, benchmark (also called "cut-off") concentrations are established for various pollutants that are expected to be present in the stormwater discharge from each activity. These benchmark concentrations are not effluent limitations, but are considered target concentrations for CCAFS to achieve through implementation of BMPs. Note that, for most activities at CCAFS, even the cut-off concentrations do not apply and the permit requires only regular examination of outfall conditions.

In summary, quarterly monitoring and annual reporting are required for specific parameters for certain sites at CCAFS only for the second year of the permit. If cutoff concentrations are exceeded, then monitoring and reporting are again required for the fourth year of the permit. No analytical monitoring is required in years one, three, and five of the permit. Note also that quarterly visual examination of stormwater discharge is required for most industrial activities at CCAFS. The monitoring requirements imposed on CCAFS are outlined in detail in section 7.3 and Appendix C (CCAFS Water Sampling and Monitoring Plan).

Alternative Certification (In Lieu of Monitoring)

The above monitoring requirements are established for facilities that the FDEP believes have the potential to cause significant stormwater pollution. FDEP wants to impose monitoring requirements only on those facilities that do, in fact, have stormwater discharges containing pollutants at concentrations of concern. Therefore, the FDEP has included an alternate certification that CCAFS may complete in lieu of analytical monitoring. These industrial activities will remain regulated (and thus, covered by the SWPPP); however, they will not be required to meet the monitoring requirements for their sector.

If a facility at CCAFS does not and has not used a parameter referenced in the respective sector or if exposure is eliminated and no significant materials remain, then the facility can exercise this certification. That is, if there are no sources of a pollutant exposed to stormwater at the site, then the potential for stormwater contamination is minimal and does not warrant monitoring.

The certification must be made for a given outfall on a pollutant-by-pollutant basis, stating that "material handling equipment or activities, raw materials, intermediate products, final products, waste materials, by-products, industrial machinery or operations, and significant materials from past industrial activity that are located in the drainage area of the outfall are not currently exposed to stormwater and will not be exposed to stormwater for the certification period.”

The alternate certification must be retained in the SWPPP and must be submitted to FDEP in lieu of analytical monitoring results. A blank alternate certification is maintained in the PATRICK F2F compliance files, Building 1704, Room 2310.

Note that CCAFS must meet the monitoring requirements of the MSGP until such exposure is eliminated. Also note that CCAFS can complete the certification at any time during the life of the permit. For example, CCAFS may report monitoring results for the second year of the permit and then impose the certification prior to the fourth year of the permit, precluding the fourth year monitoring requirements (which would be imposed only if cutoff concentrations are exceeded in the samples collected in the second year.

Special Requirements for EPCRA 313 Facilities

The MSGP imposes additional requirements on facilities subject to Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) 313 reporting (also known as Title III of SARA).

EPCRA 313 requires that certain facilities that process or otherwise handle any of 500 listed toxic chemicals to report annually the release of those chemicals to any media. Such facilities must meet other criteria for number of employees, SIC code, and handling the listed chemicals in threshold amounts.

For the purposes of the MSGP, the FDEP has established that special requirements apply only for facilities that handle "Section 313 Water Priority Chemicals." This is a list of chemicals that have the potential to contaminate stormwater discharges. The list of Section 313 water priority chemicals is included as Appendix G.

Special requirements must be met unless CCAFS pursues an exemption by using an alternate certification for the industrial activities handling EPCRA 313 water priority chemicals. The exemption is applicable only if each site can certify in the SWPPP that all water priority chemicals handled or used are gaseous or non-soluble liquids or solids (at atmospheric pressure or temperature).

Otherwise, special conditions apply for facilities subject to EPCRA 313 reporting for water priority chemicals. The special conditions address areas where water priority chemicals are stored, processed, or otherwise handled. The special requirements are described in more detail below.

Minimum BMPs for Run-on Control

One of the following provisions must be used:

Curbs Culverts Gutters Sewers other equivalent drainage controls.

Minimizing Contact with Stormwater

Prevent contact of stormwater with storage piles of significant materials by using roofs, covers, or other appropriate protection to prevent exposure to stormwater and wind.

Drainage from Priority Areas

Valves or other positive means to prevent the discharge of a spill or leakage shall restrain drainage. Containment structures may be used but the discharge (from pumps, ejectors, and so forth) must be manually controlled. Valves must be of the open and closed design; no flapper valves are allowable. Alternatively, if local containment is not provided, a diversion system must be in place at the final discharge conveyance that will allow the return of spilled water priority chemicals to the facility. In addition, records must be kept of the discharge from containment areas.

Additional Requirements for Priority Areas

Additional requirements, including specific requirements for preventive maintenance, good housekeeping, facility security, and employee training, are applicable to the following priority areas: liquid storage areas, other material (solids, semi-solids, grease) storage areas, truck and rail car loading and unloading areas, and other transfer, process, or handling areas. Any specific requirements for each priority area are outlined in site-specific sections for each industrial activity that handles EPCRA 313 water priority chemicals in excess of threshold amounts.

Hangar Y and Poseidon Wharf are the only sites at CCAFS covered by the SWPPP that qualify as EPCRA 313 reporting sites.

See the specific sections addressing these sites for these special requirements. See Appendix I for the 2016 CCAFS EPCRA Report.

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

Scope of Plan Operations at CCAFS. For specific operational organizations for each sector please refer to Section 11.0

Facility Operator Office Symbol: Various Tenant and Contractor Operators Address:

City, State, Zip Code: Cape Canaveral AFS Telephone Number: See Individual Sectors Section 11.0

Office of Primary Responsibility

(OPR)

45 CES/CEIE 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: 45 CES/CEI Name: Patrick S. Giniewski, Chief, Installation Management Telephone Number: 321-494-2939

Water Quality Program Manager (SWPPP Contact)

Name: John Tarantine Name: Water Program Manager Telephone Number: 321-494-2899 Email address: john.tarantine@us.af.mill

Permitting Authority Florida Department of Environmental Protection

(FDEP)

Permit Type General Permit Permit Number/Permit Tracking Number

FLR05A947-004

Permit Expiration Date April 09, 2021 SIC Code(s) 9711, 5093, 4225, 4491 NAICS Code(s) 92811, 42193, 49311, 48831

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 Installation Personnel Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC, see AFI 32-7001)

SWPPP Team 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

SWPPT Responsibilities

SWPPT responsibilities are presented below for each member or level of members.

Manager of Environmental Compliance

Remain informed on current stormwater regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with MSGP and SWPPP

PATRICK F2F Stormwater Coordinator (SWC)

Maintain the SWPPP, ensures that all changes to the plan are properly documented and that all plan holders receive the necessary updates.

Communicate with activity site leaders’ commanders and educate them about the requirements of the SWPPP and the responsibilities of the SWPPT.

Coordinate SWPPT activities with all team members (such as calling and chairing SWPPT meetings, initiating investigations, and monitoring progress).

Initiate and/or coordinating stormwater pollution prevention education for other team members and installation personnel at-large through education programs.

Annual Site Compliance Evaluation (Section 7.4).

Cape Support

Notify responsible parties in the event of a spill.

Site Leaders

Meet with the SWC and review new construction proposals or significant changes in facility operations to assess the potential effects these changes may have on stormwater quality.

For each incident that occurs, assess the reasons for spills and losses to stormwater and develop methods to prevent recurrence. Perform investigations and hold briefings on specific spill incidents and changes in operation or design to prevent recurrence.

The SWPPT site leader members shall communicate stormwater pollution prevention needs and requirements to their respective facility personnel through routine, periodic awareness briefings, memorandums or telephone calls. It is recommended that regular briefings occur with production personnel and others who may be affected.

Maintain a notebook or file with stormwater data, investigation reports, annual review forms, or other relevant data.

Other team members will serve as directed by the SWC. However, the SWPPT member from each site must, as a minimum, be responsible for overseeing SWPPP implementation at his or her site.

SWPPT Members

Because of the diverse nature of the industrial activities at CCAFS and to ensure the appropriate personnel responsible for day-to-day implementation of this plan are familiar with their roles and responsibilities, it is necessary for the SWPPT to have a member from each site. The coordinator for the group shall be a staff member from the Installation Management office 45 CES/CEI.

Appendix A, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team presents the recommended SWPPT for the base and individual responsibilities.

Directory of Key Personnel

Many questions or concerns may arise as this plan is implemented. The directory provided is meant to help guide people to the appropriate source of information (the Directory of Key Environmental Personnel CCAFS Table). Additionally, this directory will help ensure that the appropriate people are informed of pertinent events, such as spills. The directory shall be updated, as appropriate.

Table 4-2 Directory of Key Environmental Personnel

CCAFS

Title and/or Responsibility Telephone Number1 Chief, Installation Management, 45 CES/CEI 494-2939 45 CES/CEIE Stormwater Coordinator 494-2899 PATRICK F2F Program Manager, Environmental Compliance 853-6576 PATRICK F2F Stormwater Coordinator 853-6859 Alternate PATRICK F2F Stormwater Coordinator 476-3457 Spill Response – Cape Support 911

853-0911 853-5211

1Area code 321 applies to all numbers

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., ESOH- TN, 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 is essential to the successful implementation of a pollution prevention program. The purpose of the training proposed in this section is to teach designated personnel at various levels of responsibility the components and goals of the SWPPP. The training requirements outlined in this section will address each element of the SWPPP. The SWC and

SWPPT can use this information as the framework for developing their SWPPP training program or to supplement other existing training programs (e.g., spill response, pollution prevention, SPCC, etc.).

The following topics shall be included:

Understanding BMPs Spill prevention and response Good housekeeping Material management practices Inspections General pollutants of concern and potential effects on receiving waters Outfall identification

Initial awareness training shall be conducted for all employees responsible for the SWPPP implementation. The training shall cover the SWPPP, outline individuals' responsibilities;

identify new management practices that will be implemented, review locations of outfalls, and review proper material handling practices and spill response procedures.

Refresher training is required annually (at a minimum) for select personnel at all Sector P and Q facilities. However, EPA recommends that annual training be conducted for all facilities covered in this plan, even if there is no firm minimum requirement. Training protocol contained in the RCRA regulations (40 CFR 264) are referenced requirements in the MSGP for Sector N facilities.

Refresher training shall be conducted for members of the SWPPT and other personnel identified by the SWPPT.

The SWPPT is responsible for transmitting the information obtained in any annual refresher-training program to appropriate employees within its jurisdiction. The method for transmitting this information will be the responsibility of the individual team members. Specific tools that may be used for disseminating this information include the following:

Current Air Force Environmental Training Website Employee handbooks Films or slide presentations Drills Employee meetings Bulletin board or suggestion box Newsletters Awards or incentives

Stormwater Coordinator Training Requirements

The SWC is responsible for ensuring that the necessary training for personnel at CCAFS is accomplished and recorded. The SWC's other responsibilities are also presented in Section 4 of this plan. The SWC shall assess his or her own capabilities and determine if additional training is needed. If needed, additional training shall be acquired as soon as possible so that the SWC can then train other facility personnel, as warranted.

SWPPT Training Requirements

All members of the SWPPT shall receive training in the following areas:

The general content of FDEP’s stormwater regulations (BMPs) Basic stormwater pollution prevention concepts Thorough coverage of the contents of this SWPPP Overview of stormwater pollution causes and effects

Site Personnel Training Requirements

In addition to SWPPT member training, certain personnel involved with industrial activities at the sites covered by this plan may need to be trained in stormwater pollution prevention. The SWC or other SWPPT member(s) shall provide this training as necessary on an annual basis covering the following topics:

Stormwater pollution causes and effects Stormwater rule Basic stormwater pollution prevention concepts BMP implementation

The training provided for site personnel shall address the pollution prevention activities that are specific to each respective site.

General Training Requirements

Personnel involved in the handling of bulk chemicals must be adequately trained in spill prevention practices and spill response.

Copies of training records are kept in the office files of PATRICK F2F, Building 1704, Room 2310.

Good Housekeeping Training

Good housekeeping practices are designed to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

There are many simple procedures a facility can implement to promote good housekeeping.

Training shall be provided to teach personnel how to maintain an orderly work environment. The training program shall cover the following areas or activities:

Regular sweeping or mopping of work areas.

Prompt cleanup of any spilled materials to prevent contamination of stormwater runoff.

Identify places where floating booms, absorbent (e.g., “dry sweep”), neutralizing agents, and other housekeeping and spill response materials are stored.

Introduce and display signs reminding employees of the importance of good housekeeping and procedures to be implemented.

Discuss updated or new SOPs.

Provide instruction for securing drums and containers.

Provide instruction for monitoring storage areas for signs of leaks and for reporting findings.

Provide a regular schedule for performing housekeeping activities.

Provide assurance of management support.

Material Management Practices Training

Proper materials storage is important to prevent the release of materials and chemicals that may result in stormwater contamination. Employees shall be trained in both proper materials handling and material inventory procedures. The training session shall address the following activities:

Neatly organize materials for storage. This will include providing adequate aisle space, proper stacking techniques, avoidance of high traffic areas, and segregation of materials.

Identify all toxic and hazardous materials stored, handled, or used onsite.

Discuss proper material handling and disposal procedures.

Discuss material inventory procedures and methods for keeping inventory up-to- date.

Discuss methods to prevent overstocking and waste because a product exceeds its required shelf life. Implement procedures to use oldest materials first.

Discuss labeling requirements for the type of materials routinely handled at the facility.

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

Records are maintained in the PATRICK F2F compliance files in Building 1704, Room 2310. At a minimum, records must address results of the Annual Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluations, routine facility inspections, spills, monitoring, and maintenance activities. Records must be retained three (3) years following the date of the recorded event.

Spills, Leaks, and Other Discharges

As part of the SWPPP, CCAFS will continue to implement a recordkeeping system for documenting spills, leaks, and other discharges at the facility, including discharges of hazardous substances in reportable quantities.

The records include:

CCAFS Spill Response Report and Database

The Spill Response Report is a two-page form used to document important spill information such as the date and time of the incident, duration, cause, environmental effect, response procedure used, and parties notified. This data is also maintained in the USAF EASI Spill Database as well as the PATRICK F2F Environmental Spill Report Database. The SWPPT must review these records and, if necessary, make the appropriate revisions to the SWPPP. Also, if recommended by the SWPPT, additional equipment may need to be provided to prevent incident reoccurrence.

Reports to the National Response Center

In the event of a reportable quantity discharge or any significant pollution event, the National Response Center needs to be notified. The Installation Management office 45 CES/CEI, excluding commercial contractors operating under an executed lease with the USAF, shall make all regulatory notifications concerning reportable quantities. No other organization is authorized to contact regulatory agencies concerning reportable quantity spills.

Inspection and Maintenance Activities

Documentation of all inspections, whether routine or detailed, is a good preventive maintenance technique. Analysis of inspection records allows for early detection of potential problems. The records of inspection and maintenance activities will enable the facility to evaluate the effectiveness of the BMP program, including equipment and facility operations.

Discharge Monitoring Reports

CCAFS falls under Sectors N, P, and Q of the MSGP. Consequently, a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) form must be completed and submitted for monitoring results obtained in years two (2) and four (4) of the five (5) years MSGP coverage cycle. Copies of the DMRs are maintained in the PATRICK F2F compliance files, Building 1704, Room 2310.

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

Activities, Associated Pollutants, and Potential Spills

To help identify contamination concerns for the potential pollutants identified (and for future potential pollutants), a description of the general materials found at CCAFS is presented below and is meant to be a cross-reference.

Oil, Gasoline, and Other Petroleum-based Products

Motor oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, bearing grease, machine oil, and other lubricating oils contain hazardous chemicals that can adversely affect the quality of stormwater runoff, if these materials come in contact with stormwater.

Paints, Solvents, and Degreasing

Paint can be expected to add pigment or color to stormwater runoff. Additionally, paint may contain heavy metals, suspended solids, and organic materials that may affect oxygen demand or aquatic toxicity. Solvents and degreasing agents are potentially hazardous materials and may be toxic to aquatic life.

Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, and Detergents

These materials may cause toxicity effects should stormwater become contaminated. Also, contaminated stormwater may lower the dissolved oxygen of receiving waters in the vicinity of or downstream of the outfalls. A biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) test may be used to measure potential adverse effects on the dissolved oxygen of the receiving stream. A BOD test may be included as a permit condition for certain outfalls.

Sediment and Erosion

Erosion can cause the presence of sediments in stormwater runoff. Total suspended solids (TSS) tests can be used to measure the concentration of sediments and other particulate matter in stormwater. Sedimentation of receiving waterways can occur over time, even from minor areas of erosion. Sedimentation or siltation of receiving streams can cause aquatic toxicity and loss of habitat for aquatic species.

Pesticides and Herbicides

Pesticides and herbicides are currently applied at this facility.