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Holloman Air Force Base Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

February 2005

49 CES/CEV

550 Tabosa Avenue Holloman AFB, New Mexico 88330

CONTENTS

Part Page

Acronyms........................................................................................................................................... v

1. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Endangered Species .........................................................................................................1-3

1.2 Historic Properties ...........................................................................................................1-3

1.3 Certifications ...............................................................................................................1-3

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Certification...................................................................1-4 Non-Storm Water Discharges Certification ..................................................................................1-5 Sector K— Hazardous Waste Storage Facility No Exposure Certification ..................................1-6 Inactive and Unstaffed Site Certification......................................................................................1-7

2. SUMMARY OF COMMON ELEMENTS FOR HOLLOMAN AFB SWPPP............................2-1

2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Notice of Intent and Permit Language .............................................................................2-1

2.3 Common Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements .........................................................2-1

2.3.1 Pollution Prevention Team ..............................................................................2-1

2.3.2 Description of Holloman AFB ........................................................................2-5

2.3.3 Receiving Waters and Wetlands......................................................................2-9

2.3.4 Potential Pollution Sources..............................................................................2-9

2.3.5 Potential Spills and Leaks................................................................................2-9

2.3.6 Sampling Data ...............................................................................................2-10

2.3.7 Storm Water Controls....................................................................................2-10

2.3.8 Non-Storm Water Discharges........................................................................2-18

2.3.9 Site Inspections..............................................................................................2-19

2.3.10 Special Conditions.........................................................................................2-21

2.4 References .............................................................................................................2-21

3. DRAINAGE AREA-SPECIFIC SWPPP SECTIONS

3.1 Drainage Area 001 ...........................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Drainage Area 002 ...........................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Drainage Area 003 ...........................................................................................................3-3

3.4 Drainage Area 004 ...........................................................................................................3-4

3.5 Drainage Area 005 ...........................................................................................................3-5

3.6 Drainage Area 006 ...........................................................................................................3-6

3.7 Drainage Area 007, 008, 009, 010, and 011 ....................................................................3-7

3.8 Drainage Area 012, 013, and 014 ....................................................................................3-8

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CONTENTS, (Continued)

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4. MONITORING PLAN ...............................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Sampling Plan for Holloman AFB—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Monitoring .....4-1

4.1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................4-1

4.1.2 Sample/Monitoring Parameters ..........................................................................4-4

4.1.3 Monitoring Periods .............................................................................................4-6

4.1.4 Sample Collection...............................................................................................4-7

4.1.5 Reporting ............................................................................................................4-8

APPENDICES

Appendix A. Holloman AFB Notice of Intent

Appendix B. NPDES Storm Water Multi-Sector General Permit Language

Appendix C. Holloman AFB Spill Records

Appendix D. Holloman AFB Hazardous Material Plan

Appendix E Non-Storm Water Discharge Assessments

Appendix F SWPPP Site Inspection Checklist

Appendix G Holloman AFB Storm Water Sampling Procedures

Appendix H Holloman AFB Storm Water Visual Inspection Records and Analytical

Monitoring Data

PLATES

Plate

1 Holloman AFB Drainage Areas

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FIGURES

Figure Page

2-1 Location of Holloman AFB ............................................................................................2-6 3-1 Drainage Area 001 .......................................................................................................3.1-5 3-2 Drainage Area 002 .......................................................................................................3.2-5 3-3 Drainage Area 003 ........................................................................................................3.3-5 3-4 Drainage Area 004 .......................................................................................................3.4-5 3-5 Drainage Area 005 .......................................................................................................3.5-5 3-6 Drainage Area 006 .......................................................................................................3.6-5 3-7 Drainage Area 007 ........................................................................................................3.7-5 3-8 Drainage Area 008 .......................................................................................................3.7-7 3-9 Drainage Area 009 .......................................................................................................3.7-9 3-10 Drainage Area 010 .....................................................................................................3.7-11 3-11 Drainage Area 011 .....................................................................................................3.7-13 3-12 Drainage Area 012 .......................................................................................................3.8-5 3-13 Drainage Area 013 .......................................................................................................3.8-7

TABLES

Table Page

1-1 Holloman AFB Applicable Sectors Subject to MSGP-2000 Requirements ....................1-2 2-1 Pollution Prevention Team Responsibilities ....................................................................2-4 2-2 Pollution Prevention Team ..............................................................................................2-5 2-3 Holloman AFB Drainage Area Characteristics................................................................2-7 2-4 Holloman AFB USEPA Industrial Sectors Applicable By Drainage Area......................2-8 2-5 Best Management Practices ...........................................................................................2-13 2-6 Non-Storm Water Discharges ........................................................................................2-19 3-1 Industrial Activities and Associated Material and Waste Inventory at

Holloman AFB ...............................................................................................................3-2

Facility-specific tables are included in the individual drainage area subsections of Section 3

4-1 Storm Water Monitoring Parameters and Frequency .....................................................4-4 4-2 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Cutoff Concentrations ......................4-6

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 Pollution Prevention Team Members Attachment 2 Holloman AFB Drainage Areas Materials Inventory

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ACRONYMS

AFB Air Force Base AGE aerospace ground equipment AST aboveground storage tank bgs below ground surface BMP best management practice

CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and

Liability Act COD chemical oxygen demand CSCE comprehensive site compliance evaluation

DMR Discharge Monitoring Report DoD Department of Defense DRMO Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office ft feet

HAP hazardous air pollutant HWSF hazardous waste storage facility

IRP Installation Restoration Program mg milligram mg/kg milligram per kilogram µg/L microgram per liter mg/L milligram per liter MSGP-2000 Multi-Sector General Permit NA not applicable ND not detected above method detection limit

NFA no further action NMED New Mexico Environment Department NOD Notice of Deficiency NOI Notice of Intent NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System NS no sample collected at this depth

OWS oil/water separator

PCB polychlorinated biphenyl POL petroleum, oil, and lubricants PPM potential pollutant material PPT Pollution Prevention Team PVC polyvinyl chloride

RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

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RFI RCRA Facility Investigation

SU standard unit SVOC semi-volatile organic compound SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

TOX total halogenated organics TPH total petroleum hydrocarbons TMDL total maximum daily load TSS total suspended solids

USAF U.S. Air Force U.S. EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency UST underground storage tank

VOC volatile organic compound

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1. INTRODUCTION

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense, this Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been prepared for Holloman Air Force Base (AFB) near Alamogordo, New Mexico. This document addresses the pollution prevention requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm Water Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Activities (MSGP-2000) at Holloman AFB. This plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of MSGP-2000 as outlined in the Federal Register, Vol. 65, No. 210/Monday, October 30, 2000, permit number NMR05A100. This plan updates the January 2001 SWPPP, and has been revised to reflect minor operational changes and storm water management practices.

The three major focuses of this SWPPP are (1) to identify sources of pollution potentially affecting the quality of storm water discharges associated with industrial activities at Holloman AFB that are covered under the MSGP-2000, (2) to describe and ensure implementation of practices to minimize and control pollutants in storm water discharges from these industrial activities, and (3) to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the MSGP-2000.

Industrial activities at Holloman AFB are subject to the requirements of six sectors of the MSGP-2000.

Table 1-1 provides a description, the point of contact, and the applicable sector of the MSGP-2000 for each of these industrial activities. A base map for Holloman AFB is provided as Plate 1. The locations of individual buildings and structures with the base drainage areas are presented on figures within Section 3 for each of the drainage areas. These facilities are considered to be co-located at Holloman AFB, and therefore, a single Notice of Intent (NOI) was submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to authorize storm water discharges from the individual industrial activities. A copy of this NOI is included in Appendix A to this plan. In addition, facility-specific SWPPPs broken out by the base drainage areas have been included as Section 3 within this master SWPPP.

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Table 1-1. Holloman AFB Applicable Sectors Subject to MSGP-2000 Requirements

Sector Designation Holloman AFB Facility Point of Contact Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office

Johnny Rasnick, 505/572-3749 K: Hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities 90- Day Storage Tom Butts, 505/572-5697

Asphalt and Concrete Recycling Area Bill Ford, 505/572-5466 L: Landfills and land application sites Inactive landfill Dan Holmquist, 505/572-5466

Recycling Center Gary Beidelman 505/679-1818 N: Scrap recycling facilities Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office

Johnny Rasnick, 505/572-3749

Test Track Support Facilities John Morris 505/679-2166 Materiel Maintenance Group, Bare Base Rhonda Eaddy 505/572-3659 Phillips Balloon Laboratory Staff Sgt. Jim Garagano 505/572-5421 Aerospace Fuel Testing Laboratory Civil Engineering Deborah Hartell, 505/572-5466 Base Supply Base Transportation MSgt. Quiros 505/572-5557 Newtec Vehicles Jack Moheit, 505/679-1920 Vehicle Maintenance, Auto Craft Eric Flanagan 505/572-7463 Phillips Balloon Laboratory Staff Sgt. Jim Garagano 505/572-5421 49th Materiel Maintenance Group, Bare Base, Hazardous Storage

TSgt. Rhonda Eaddy, 505/572-3659

German Air Force Fuels Management

Fuels Management Flight TSgt. Williamson or Sgt. Zuniga 505/572-7527

P: Land transportation

Army Air Directorate Larry Narveson, 505/679-1302 46th Test Group Larry Bean, 505/679-1394 Detachment 1, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron

Mel Jones, 505/572-7335

Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI) Sound Suppression, Hush Houses Test Cell T-38 Operations Facility Stealth Squadron TSgt. Carolyn Norton 505/572-7085 Fuel Tank Servicing Hangar Main Flight Line Sylvia Chavez, 505/572-7735

S: Air transportation facilities

German Air Force Juergen Güeth, or Ursula Davis, 505/572-2808, 2809

T: Treatment Works Water Treatment Plant Tim Amodeo 505/479-2133

Housing Maintenance, Bldg 93

Old Sewage Lagoons Dan Holmquist, 505/572-5466

Entomology Facility Don Carlton 505/572-7170

NA: Not Applicable.

Does not fall under definition of a specific industrial activity, however, it is included in the SWPPP because of potential for pollution. Hazardous waste storage facility, Hazmart MSgt. Shelly Rogers 505/572-7899

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1.1 Endangered Species

Eligibility for the MSGP-2000 requires that the activities regulated by the permit pose no jeopardy to endangered species and critical habitat (MSGP-2000, Section 4.5 ). Holloman AFB has been periodically surveyed for federally listed threatened and endangered (TE) species. Recent surveys have identified no TE species in immediate proximity to the storm water discharge points. Further, no TE critical habitat designations are located in settings which would be affected by any level of outflow from storm water discharge points. Therefore, Holloman AFB meets Eligibility Criterion A under the MSGP- 2000. The base’s TE survey is updated on a regular basis and when the new survey is completed, if there are any threatened or endangered species or critical habitat found at the base, this section will be revised to determine if any adverse effects are likely from industrial storm water discharges.

One location, south of the industrial area at the south end of the High Speed Test Track (HSTT), should have storm water monitoring activities to ensure no impacts to the Essential Habitat for the White Sands Pupfish in the Lost River drainage (as designated in the cooperative agreement between USFWS, NMDGF, NPS WSNM, US Army WSMR, and HAFB). Other than the suggested monitoring of the Lost River drainage at the HSTT, there is no reasonable expectation that storm water poses potential adverse affects to natural resources.

1.2 Historic Properties

Eligibility for the MSGP-2000 requires applicants to determine if storm water discharges, allowable non-storm water discharges, or construction of Best Management Practices (BMPs) have the potential to affect an Historic Property (MSGP-2000, Section 4.6). As reported by 49 CES/CEV Cultural Resources Program Manager, Holloman AFB has been completely surveyed for historic properties and archaeological sites. Of the over 360 archaeological sites, and over 60 historic buildings on base, none are located in immediate proximity to storm water discharge points. Furthermore, none of these sites are located in settings which would be affected by any level of outflow from storm water discharge points.

Other than catastrophic runoff events which would completely overwhelm the capacity of the Tularosa Basin drainage system, there is no reasonable expectation that storm water poses potential adverse affects to cultural resources.

1.3 Certifications

This SWPPP has been certified by A. David Budak, Deputy Base Civil Engineer on the attached certification page.

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STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

PLAN CERTIFICATION

I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all its attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.

A. David Budak Deputy Base Civil Engineer

The individual listed above is empowered to make this certification. Any other individual making this certification must be designated as a signatory authority, based on written delegation of authority from the Chief of Staff or the Installation Commander.

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NON-STORM WATER DISCHARGES CERTIFICATION

In reference to the MSGP-2000 language, Section 4.4.1, I certify, under penalty of law, that a Cross- Connection Survey was conducted on Holloman AFB to evaluate the presence of non-storm water discharges not allowed by the MSGP-2000. The Cross-Connection Survey, which utilized dry weather observation of storm drain outfalls, was completed in December 1994. All non-storm water discharges not allowed by the MSGP-2000 identified during the survey have been eliminated. Additionally, due to the size and nature of the Holloman AFB Facility , the process of identification and elimination of illicit non-storm water discharges will continue as an ongoing activity. This process is supported through the Air Force Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program, which requires mandatory annual investigations in addition to routine site and facility inspections.

The individual listed above is empowered to make this certification. Any other individual making this certification must be designated as a signatory authority, based on written delegation of authority from the

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SECTOR K – HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE

FACILITY NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION

In reference to the MSGP-2000 language, Section 5.3.2. Alternative Certification “Not Present or No Exposure”, I certify, under penalty of law, that material handling equipment used and hazardous waste stored at the Defense Reutilization Marketing Office Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (Building 118) and at the 90-Day Storage Facility (Building 149) are not presently exposed to storm water and are not expected to be exposed to storm water in the future.

The individual listed above is empowered to make this certification. Any other individual making this certification must be designated as a signatory authority, based on written delegation of authority from the

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INACTIVE AND UNSTAFFED SITE CERTIFICATION

In reference to the MSGP-2000 language, Section 5.1.1.4 and 5.1.2.3 I certify, under penalty of law, that the sites, Inactive Landfill (Drainage Area 007) and Closed Sewage Lagoons (Drainage Area 010) are currently inactive and unstaffed. Since these sites are inactive and unstaffed Holloman AFB is exercising a waiver of the visual and analytical monitoring requirements as long at the sites remain inactive.

The individual listed above is empowered to make this certification. Any other individual making this certification must be designated as a signatory authority, based on written delegation of authority from the

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2. SUMMARY OF COMMON ELEMENTS FOR

HOLLOMAN AFB SWPPP

2.1 Introduction

Individual SWPPP subsections have been prepared for the fourteen drainage areas of Holloman AFB to address the industrial activities at the base and allow facility personnel to more directly understand and apply requirements of the SWPPP to particular facilities and activities within their area. These drainage area specific sub-sections are included as part of the base’s SWPPP. Those items that are common to all base facilities are defined in the remainder of this section of the SWPPP. Both the overall SWPPP presented herein and the individual facility SWPPP subsections have been prepared in accordance with the requirements for a NPDES Storm Water Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP-2000) as outlined by the U.S. EPA (2000).

2.2 Notice of Intent and Permit Language

A single NOI was submitted on 25 January 2001 to the U.S. EPA to obtain coverage for all of the co-located industrial activities covered under the MSGP-2000 for Holloman AFB. A copy of Holloman AFB’s NOI is included in Appendix A of this SWPPP.

Section 4.7 of the MSGP-2000 requires that a copy of the MSGP-2000 be provided in the SWPPP. A copy of the permit language is provided in Appendix B of this SWPPP.

2.3 Common Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements

The MSGP-2000 requires the preparation or implementation of several elements, including:

Identification of the pollution prevention team •

Preparation of a site description including a site location map Naming of receiving waters and wetlands Description of potential pollutant sources Identification of potential spills and leaks Summary of storm water sampling data Description of BMPs

These requirements, as well as other special requirements, are discussed in Sections 2.2.1 through 2.2.6 of this SWPPP section. More specific discussion by drainage areas of potential pollutants, potential spills and leaks, summary of sampling data, and description of BMPs is presented in the individual portions of Section 3.

2.3.1 Pollution Prevention Team

The pollution prevention team (PPT) is responsible for developing the SWPPP and assisting in its implementation, maintenance, and revision. The purpose of designating specific team members makes it clear that it is part of these individuals' responsibilities to minimize storm water pollution at the base. It also provides a point of contact to other base personnel and regulatory officials to discuss specific aspects of the plan. The team is made up of key on-site personnel from all of the base operations who are familiar with the base and its operations. It includes personnel from management, operations, waste material

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 2-1 February 2005 handling, maintenance, and shipping and receiving. The team provides structure and direction to Holloman Air Force Base’s Storm Water Program.

The activities and responsibilities of the team address all aspects of the SWPPP and the responsibilities of the team members are identified in this section. The primary general responsibilities of the PPT include:

Develop and implement the elements of the SWPPP. •

Revise both the SWPPP and control measures as site conditions change.

These responsibilities are administered in a number of ways including:

Implementing all MSGP-2000 permit and SWPPP requirements.

Defining and agreeing upon an appropriate set of goals for the facility's storm water management program.

Coordinating the implementation of best management practices, reviewing the effectiveness of the program, and updating the program as needed.

Identifying potential pollutant sources and recommending ways to alleviate problem areas through changes in operations, equipment, layout, and/or materials.

Overseeing routine materials inventory and recommending ways to reduce or eliminate hazardous materials.

Being aware of changes that are made in facility operations and determining whether changes must be made to the SWPPP.

Implementing and overseeing personnel training and the inspection program.

Maintaining a line of communication with base management to ensure a cooperative partnership.

Reporting the results of SWPPP implementation and advising Headquarters of problems encountered.

2.3.1.1 PPT Members

The Pollution Prevention Team is under the direction of the Environmental Leadership Committee (ELC).

The Holloman AFB PPT has been organized to include Holloman AFB staff members with broad knowledge of the facility operations and broad authority over different areas and practices covered under this SWPPP.

In general, members of the team are as follows:

The Installation Commander or designated representative.

The commander or designated representative of each of the five operating groups within the 49th Fighter Wing (i.e., Operations, Logistics, Support, Medical, and Materiel Maintenance Group

[MMG]).

The Base Civil Engineer or designated representative.

The Contracting Officer or designated representative.

The Chief of Civil Engineering Environmental Flight (CEV) or designated representative.

The Storm Water Program Manager.

A representative of Bioenvironmental Engineering.

Facility or squadron Environmental Coordinators (EC).

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In addition to the members of the Pollution Prevention Team listed above, other individuals serve as "ad hoc" members, and are available, at the request of the Installation Commander or the Coordinator of the Team, to educate, advise, and coordinate with the team on select issues.

The "ad hoc" members include:

The Base Fire Chief, who serves as the Incident Commander at all on-base HAZMAT incidents and who is responsible for the control and coordination of all spill response actions.

The Disaster Preparedness Officer, who chairs the Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning (HMCP) team. The HMCP team consists of representatives from disaster preparedness, fire department, environmental management, bioenvironmental engineering, base supply, and safety.

The Chief of Safety, who currently ensures that safety inspectors, while conducting inspections, check all users and generators of hazardous materials or waste to ensure that they have Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)-required training and are aware of emergency response procedures. The Chief of Safety advises the Pollution Prevention Team on the conduct of inspectors and may be asked to expand the scope of safety inspections to cover certain SWPPP provisions.

Representatives from the various units that use, store, or generate hazardous wastes have input into the implementation of the training, inspection, and maintenance programs.

A representative of fuels management, who is knowledgeable of standard operating procedures used in the storage and handling of liquid fuels, has input into the implementation of training, inspection, and maintenance programs for outdoors fuels storage and use.

2.3.1.1 PPT Responsibilities

The PPT member responsibilities and positions are listed in Tables 2-1 and 2-2. Personnel have been identified by position rather than by individual name because of the frequent turnover and deployment required of military personnel. A roster of the personnel positions assigned to the team, including their telephone numbers and responsibilities, is presented in Attachment 1 of the SWPPP.

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Table 2-1. Pollution Prevention Team Responsibilities

Number Description 1 Signatory authority for SWPPP, NOI, certifications and all other documents prepared in accordance with the Holloman AFB NPDES permit (Note: will require letter from base commander delegating this authority to this individual).

2 Ensure that compliance inspections and training are performed and BMPs implemented.

3 Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and Air Force regulations.

4 Oversee activities and programs of environmental concern installationwide.

5 Oversee the development of plans, programs, and procedures involving environmental issues.

6 Installation storm water program manager.

7 Coordinate revisions to the SWPPP.

8 Obtain and maintain all necessary permits for proper control of industrial storm water discharges.

9 Maintain a central file of all documents pertaining to SWPPP.

10 Oversee implementation of storm water monitoring and initiate corrective action measures as necessary.

11 Ensure that all active and proposed installation construction activities comply with SWPPP requirements including (1) comply with regulatory requirements, (2) coordinate construction BMPs to minimize storm water contamination, (3) design guidelines for BMPs for storm water management as related to construction activities.

12 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 001.

13 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 002.

14 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 003.

15 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 004.

16 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 005.

17 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 006.

18 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 007.

19 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 008.

20 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 009.

21 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 010.

22 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 011.

23 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 012.

24 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 013.

25 Coordinate implementation of SWPPP, maintain records and training requirements, and ensure completion of all inspections for facility-specific portions of Drainage Area 014.

26 Technical Advisor

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Table 2-2. Holloman AFB Pollution Prevention Team

PPT Member Position

Responsibilities a

Deputy Base Civil Engineer 1

Environmental Flight Chief 3, 4, 5 Storm Water Quality Program Manager 2, 6 through 26 Pollution Prevention Program Manager, CTP2 Coordinator

46 Test Group/XP Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 008

Dyncorp Facilities Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 001, 004, 011

12, 15, 22

German Air Force Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 001

49MSG Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 002

49 LRS/LGRVM Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 002

Newtec Facilities Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 005, 008

16, 19

49 MXG Environmental Coordinator, Stealth Flight Line Drai8nage Area 004

49 MXS Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 004

49 LRS (now MMSS) Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 004, 001, 002

15, 12, 13

49 MMG Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 006

DRMO Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 002

49 SVS, Auto Hobby Environmental Coordinator, Drainage Area 001

POL, 49LRS, Drainage Area 001, 002, 003, 004

12, 13, 14, 15

Entomology, Drainage Area 002 13 Recycle Center, Drainage Area 13 24 46TG, Bldg 1079, Drainage Area 012 23 49CES/CEV, Rubble Area Coordinator, Drainage Area 014

26, 25

2.3.2 Description of Holloman AFB

Holloman AFB is located in Otero County, 8 miles southwest of Alamogordo, New Mexico. The base is approximately 90 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 200 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico (Figure 2-1).

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Figure 2-1. Location of Holloman Air Force Base

The base is situated in the Tularosa Basin near White Sands National Monument, and covers approximately 57,000 acres. The Tularosa Basin is bounded 8 miles to the east by the Sacramento Mountains and 20 miles to the west by the San Andres Mountains.

Elevations within the basin range from 4,400 feet (ft) above mean sea level (msl) in the northeast corner to 4,000 ft msl in the southwest corner, sloping downward to the southwest. Elevations at the base range from 4,100 to 4,028 ft msl. The base is crossed by several arroyos or intermittent streams. These arroyos include Lost River, Dillard Draw, Malone Draw, and several smaller tributaries such as Red Arroyo and Arroyo Lavacita. The arroyos generally drain in the southwest direction. Lost River is fed by ground-water seeps and springs. The river appears and disappears as the springs add water that is subsequently lost to evaporation and infiltration.

The climate is arid with low relative humidity and an annual average rainfall of between 8 and 9 inches.

The mountain ranges to the east and west of the base affect local weather, producing summer thunderstorms. Holloman AFB receives most of its total annual rainfall between June and October (average monthly rainfall of one inch). The winter is generally dry, characterized by strong southerly winds and periods of blowing dust and sand (average monthly rainfall of 0.37 inches).

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2.3.2.1 Description of Holloman AFB Operations

Holloman AFB opened in 1942 as a bomber training base and then was briefly deactivated after World War II. In 1946, the base was reactivated as a guided missile research and test facility. In 1971, the Tactical Air Command, now the Air Combat Command (ACC), took over the base. Holloman AFB is the home of the 49th Fighter Wing and several tenants. The core mission of Holloman AFB is to support national security objectives with F-117 stealth fighter capabilities. Other missions are supported, including many from the early missile research period.

A large base-wide map showing building locations and storm water drainage outfall locations is provided as Plate 1. Individual drainage area maps are included in the individual drainage area SWPPP subsections. Individual facilities are also discussed in detail with regard to the storm water management program in the individual drainage area SWPPP subsections.

2.3.2.3 Description of Holloman AFB Drainage Areas

Throughout Holloman AFB, storm water is conveyed through drainage channels, underground piping (storm sewers), and sheet flow. In general, topography of the base dips to the south-southwest and, correspondingly, storm water flows in a southerly direction across the base. Fourteen drainage areas, synonymous with “outfall tributary areas” or “outfall areas”, have been delineated for the areas of the base containing industrial activities. Table 2-3 summarizes the estimated drainage area and runoff coefficient of the 14 drainage areas. Table 2-4 summarizes the industrial facilities, building numbers, and USEPA industrial sectors as they apply to individual facilities within the 14 drainage areas.

Table 2-3. Holloman AFB Drainage Area Characteristics

Drainage

Area

Estimated Size of Drainage Area

(acres)

Estimated

Runoff Coefficient a

001 231 High 002 113 High 003 18 High 004 303 High 005 64 High 006 157 High 007 84 Low 008 27 Medium 009 3 High 010 98 Low 011 16 High 012 79 High 013 6 Low 014 33 Low

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Table 2-4. Holloman AFB USEPA Industrial Sectors Applicable By Drainage Area

Drainage Area Name of Facility Building Numbers Applicable USEPA Sector a

001 Main Flight Line S Auto Craft Shop 231 P Fuel Tank Servicing Hangar 315 S Test Cell 639 S

002 German Air Force 45, 105, 285, 286, 294, 295, 314, 316, 500, 1211, 1223, 1227, 1230 S

Base Supply North of Bldg 140 P Base Transportation 137, 193, 195, 198 P Civil Engineering (CE) 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 93 P Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office

(DRMO)

111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 118 K, N

90-Day Storage 149 K

003 Fuels Management Flight P

004 Hazmart Pharmacy 806 not applicable b

Stealth Squadron 800, 816, 820, 822, 866, 868, 877, Hangar Buildings 21810-21819 other facilities

S

Sound Suppression (Hush Houses) 11648, 11649 S

005 Aerospace Fuel Testing Laboratory 837 P Newtec Vehicles 841, 842, 843, 844, 848, 851, 856, 881, 897, 899, 1180 P

Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI) 851 S Phillips Balloon Laboratory 849, 850, 853, 858, 1251 P

006 Materiel Maintenance Group (MMG) 901, 902, 903 P

007 Inactive Landfill N/A L, exemption

008 Test Track Support Facilities 1173, 1176, 1178, 1178A, 1185, numerous other facilities P

009 Wastewater Treatment Plant N/A T

010 Old Sewage Lagoons N/A not applicable b

011 T-38 Operations Facility 577, 578, 580 and other facilities S

012 Army Air Operations Directorate 1058, 1073, 1079, 1080, 1083 S 46th Test Group 1074, 1085, 1086, 1089 and other facilities S Detachment 1, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron 1072, 1073, 1058, 1059, 1080 S 013 Recycling Center 1266 N

014 Asphalt/Concrete Recycling Center N/A not applicable b

Notes:

a As defined in Federal Register, Vol. 65, No. 210, p. 64749-64753.

b Industrial operation does not fall under definition of a specific industrial activity, however, it is included in SWPPP for completeness.

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2.3.3 Receiving Waters and Wetlands

Twelve of the 14 individual Holloman AFB drainage areas have been identified as contributing to distinct discharges from the base to waters of the United States (i.e., wetlands, and flowing and intermittently flowing rivers, creeks, or streams, etc.). Two of the remaining drainage areas discharge to depressions in the ground (located on base) where storm water evaporates or percolates into the ground (Drainage Areas 005 and 012). Plate 1 illustrates the location of the 14 drainage area outfalls.

Waters of the United States that receive discharges from the identified drainage areas include Lake Holloman (Drainage Areas 001, 010, and 011), Dillard Draw (Drainage Areas 002, 003, and 007), Lost River (Drainage Area 008), Ritas Draw (Drainage Area 013), and three unnamed wetlands (Drainage Areas 004, 006, 009, and 014). In Drainage Area 008, storm water flows by both sheet flow and within storm water conveyances toward the Lost River. Storm water from Drainage Areas 005 and 012 both drain to isolated depressions that are not considered waters of the United States. The locations of each drainage area and discharge or Outfall point are shown on figures within the individual drainage area SWPPP sections.

2.3.4 Potential Pollution Sources

The potential pollutant sources are identified for each drainage area in the drainage area-specific SWPPP sections (Sections 3.1 through 3.8) .

2.3.5 Potential Spills and Leaks

The areas where potential spills and leaks could occur are identified for each drainage area in the drainage area-specific SWPPP sections (Sections 3.1 through 3.8). A listing of spill records indicating the date and time of each spill, time of notification to responsible base personnel, spill location, substance and estimated amount spilled, cause of spill, and corrective action taken is included in Appendix C. Records of spills at the base are maintained by the Holloman AFB 49 CES/CEV office and are updated in the master copy of the SWPPP.

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2.3.6 Sampling Data

In compliance with the MSGP-2000 Holloman AFB is required to conduct two general types of storm water monitoring: (1) visual inspection of storm water and (2) analytical monitoring, as discussed below:

• Visual inspection of storm water samples involves the collection and visual inspection of storm water samples generated at the facility. The storm water samples are qualitatively assessed by inspecting the sample for color, odor, clarity, floating solids, settled solids, suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, or other obvious indicators of storm water pollution.

• Analytical monitoring involves the collection and laboratory analysis of storm water samples.

The results of the laboratory analyses are quantitative and therefore can be used to assess changes in storm water quality resulting from the implementation of pollution control measures and BMPs.

All monitoring is conducted by Holloman AFB personnel by collecting grab samples of storm water discharge resulting from a storm event that is greater than 0.1 inch in magnitude and occurs at least 72 hours from the previous storm event that generated measurable discharge. Due to the unpredictable and short-lived rainfall events and large size of the base automatic samplers are employed at many discharge sampling locations to allow collection of grab samples. The frequency and type of storm water monitoring conducted at each drainage area is dependent on the monitoring requirements of the NPDES permit sectors within that drainage area. Specific details of the monitoring plan and frequencies are discussed in Section 5, Monitoring Plan, of this SWPPP. Monitoring results for individual drainage area outfalls are tabulated in the area-specific section of the SWPPP for each drainage area..

All analytical monitoring results shall be reported to the U.S. EPA Region 6 and the appropriate State of New Mexico agencies in accordance with the applicable sector of the MSGP-2000. All monitoring records shall be retained as part of the master SWPPP for a minimum of 3 years from the date of the sampling, examination, or activity that generated the data. Existing storm water sampling data are summarized for each drainage area as a component of drainage area-specific SWPPP sections.

2.3.7 Storm Water Controls

The MSGP-2000 requires the implementation of the BMPs, site inspections, and training programs to minimize storm water pollution. Holloman AFB’s overall approach to these two measures is discussed below in Sections 2.3.7.1 through 2.3.7.3. Specific measures related to individual facilities and activities are discussed in the drainage area-specific SWPPP sections.

To further prevent pollution of storm water by hazardous materials, all facilities at Holloman AFB operate through the Holloman AFB pharmacy system, whereby hazardous materials are requisitioned on an as-needed basis and only limited quantities of hazardous materials are stored at a facility at any given time. Potentially hazardous wastes also are routinely removed from each facility. These measures limit the quantity of hazardous material that can potentially be released at any given time.

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2.3.7.1 Best Management Practices

Storm water pollution from permitted facilities shall be minimized by implementing BMPs that limit storm water from coming into contact with potential pollutant sources. The BMPs include processes, procedures, schedules of activities, prohibitions on practices, and other management measures undertaken to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff during storm events. The BMPs are numbered for ease in correlation to the overall BMP list from section to section of the SWPPP. Listed BMPS are grouped into categories related to eight areas of industry practice that are generally recognized as areas that can improve protection and quality of storm water.

These areas include the six nonstructural control areas of:

Good housekeeping, •

Preventive maintenance, Spill prevention and response, Visual inspections, Employee training, and Recordkeeping and reporting, And the two structural control areas of:

Sediment and erosion control, and Runoff management.

A series of specific BMPs for each of these categories are summarized in Table 2-5. The BMPs described in Table 2-5 are based on recommendations provided by the U.S. EPA (2000)and are either currently in general use by Holloman AFB, are used on a limited basis in certain areas of Holloman AFB, or are recommended.

Certain BMPs are more Program and Planning BMPs that are primarily administered by the Holloman AFB 49 CES/CEV office. The Holloman AFB CEV office evaluates regulatory requirements and develops base-wide programs, planning documents, and policies. The Holloman AFB CEV office must distribute program and planning information, and training, as needed, to base facilities. Base facility environmental coordinators support these program and planning BMPs by adopting standard policies indicated in program and planning documents, however, these BMPs are not as directly related to day-to-day operating procedures at individual facilities. These Program and Planning BMPs are indicated in Table 2-5 in shaded cells.

There is also a series of Structural BMPs that pertain to facility equipment and real property improvements related to storm water management, and the ongoing maintenance programs for these devices. Structural BMPs must be primarily programmed, installed, operated, and maintained by the Holloman AFB CE function. Holloman AFB CEV supports these Structural BMPs by providing regulatory justification and documentation for identified improvements or modifications. Both Holloman AFB CEV and facility personnel support Structural BMPs by identifying needed improvements, repairs, or maintenance activities. Base facility environmental coordinators support Structural BMPs by ensuring proper use of installed BMPs and notifying Holloman AFB CE in the event of needed upgrade, repair, or maintenance, however, these BMPs are not as directly related to day to day operating procedures at individual facilities. These structural BMPs are indicated in Table 2-5 in shaded cells with italicized font.

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) BMPs are behavior-based management practices that are primarily implemented by facility personnel at base shops and departments during day to day activities. Base facility environmental coordinators must make sure shop personnel are aware of SOP BMPs, evaluate facility conditions and practices to ensure SOP BMPs can be appropriately implemented, and regularly monitor that SOPs are properly followed. The Holloman AFB CEV office supports SOP BMPs by providing training or information to facility personnel if needed and periodically inspecting facility procedures to ensure compliance with applicable BMPs. The Holloman AFB CE function supports SOP BMPs by programming and installing any needed structural improvements needed to allow proper implementation of SOP BMPs. The specific SOP BMPs used at each facility are summarized for each facility as a component of the drainage area-specific SWPPP sections.

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Table 2-5. Best Management Practices

Best Management Practice Description Good Housekeeping

1 General Maintain material and chemical storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.

2 Cleaning of maintenance bay floors by methods other than hosing and washing

Maintain clean, dry floors using brooms, shovels, vacuum cleaners or cleaning machines to prevent discharge of potential pollutant materials (PPMs) through bay doors to exterior of building.

3 Use of absorbent materials for cleaning up liquid spills and leaks

Use absorbent materials (dry sweep) for activities with liquid materials onsite. Absorbent materials can be used in conjunction with curbing to provide cleanup of small spills within a containment area.

4 Recycle/reuse program Develop ways to recycle, reclaim, and/or reuse materials to reduce the volume of materials brought into the facility and reduce the volume of waste.

5 Centralized parts cleaning stations

Contain the use of solvents and other cleaning compounds to designated areas to promote safer handling and to minimize risks of spills. Waste solvent is removed from the base by a private contractor.

6 Removal of fluids from incoming wrecked vehicles

Remove fluids from wrecked or damaged vehicles (which often drip oil and other fluids) to prevent spills or leaks of PPMs.

7 Used battery recycling Recycle used batteries to promote recycling of materials and…