Preliminary Battle Creek SWPPP.pdf

PRELIMINARY STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

(RISK LEVEL 2)

for

NORTH FORK BATTLE CREEK

EAGLE CANYON FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENT

Project Owner:

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

RED BLUFF FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICE

10590 TYLER ROAD

RED BLUFF, CA 96080

LAURIE EARLEY, OWNER REPRESENTATIVE

(530) 527-3043, Extension 262

Prime Contractor:

TBD

Project Site Location:

NORTH FORK BATTLE CREEK

LOWER AND UPPER BARRIER SITES

TEHAMA & SHASTA COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner:

(000) 000-0000

SWPPP Prepared by:

2205 HILLTOP DRIVE #8006

REDDING, CA 96002

JILL BURNS, PE/QSD

(530) 222-4339

SWPPP Preparation Date:

APRIL 26, 2019

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Eagle Canyon Fish Passage Improvement

North Fork Battle Creek

SWPPP Certification April 26, 2019

To Be Completed by Qualified SWPPP Developer

"I certify under a penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information submitted is 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."

Signature Date

Jill Burns, PE/QSD (530) 222-4339 Name and Title Telephone Number

SWPPP Contents

Table of Contents

Section 100 SWPPP Requirements

100.1 Introduction

100.2 Permit Registration Documents

100.3 SWPPP Availability and Implementation

100.4 SWPPP Amendments

100.5 Retention of Records

100.6 Required Non-Compliance Reporting

100.7 Annual Report

100.8 Changes to Permit Coverage

100.9 Notice of Termination

100.10 References

Section 200 Project Information

200.1 Project and Site Description

200.2 Stormwater Run-On from Offsite Areas

200.3 Findings of Construction Site Risk Determination

200.4 Construction Schedule

200.5 Potential Construction Site Pollutants

200.6 Identification of Non-Stormwater Discharges

Section 300 Best Management Practices

300.1 Schedule of BMP Implementation

300.2 Erosion and Sediment Control

300.2.1 Soil Stabilization

300.2.2 Sediment Controls

300.2.3 Wind Erosion Control

300.2.4 Tracking Control

300.3 Non-Stormwater and Materials Management

300.3.1 Non-Stormwater Control

300.3.2 Materials Management Control

300.4 Post-Construction Stormwater Management Measures

Section 400 BMP Inspection, Maintenance, Rain Event Action Plans and Training

400.1 BMP Inspection and Maintenance

400.2 Rain Event Action Plans

400.3 Training

Section 500 Responsible Parties and Operators

500.1 Responsible Parties

500.2 Contractor List

Section 600 Construction Site Monitoring Program

600.1 Purpose

600.2 Applicability of Permit Requirements

600.3 Monitoring Locations

600.4 Safety

600.5 Visual Monitoring (Inspections)

600.5.1 BMP Inspections

600.5.2 Qualifying Rain Event Inspections

600.5.3 Pre-Rain Event Inspections

600.5.4 Post-Rain Event Inspections

600.5.5 Non-Stormwater Discharges Inspection

600.6 Water Quality Sampling and Analysis for Non-Visible Pollutants

600.6.1 Non-Visible Pollutants

600.6.2 Sampling Schedule

600.6.3 Sampling Locations

600.6.4 Monitoring Preparation

600.6.5 Identification of Non-Visible Pollutants

600.6.6 Sample Collection Procedures

600.6.7 Sample Handling Procedures

600.6.8 Sampling Documentation Procedures

600.6.9 Sampling Analysis

600.7 Risk Level 2 Numeric Effluent Standards

600.7.1 Potential Pollutant Sources

600.7.2 Sampling Schedule

600.7.3 Sampling Locations

600.7.4 Monitoring Preparation

600.7.5 Sample Collection Procedures

600.7.6 Sample Documentation Procedures

600.7.7 Sample Analysis

600.8 Watershed Monitoring Option

600.9 Quality Assurance/Quality Control

600.10 Reporting Requirements and Records Retention

600.10.1 Data Evaluation

600.10.2 NAL Exceedances

600.10.3 Change of Conditions

600.10.4 Annual Report

600.10.5 Records Retention

SWPPP Attachments

Attachment A ....................................................................................... Construction General Permit Attachment B ................................................................. Submitted Permit Registration Documents Attachment C ........................................................................................... NAL Exceedance Reports Attachment D ......................................................................................... Risk Level 2 Requirements Attachment E ............................................................................................ SWPPP Amendment Log Attachment F .................................................... Construction Schedule and SWPPP/BMP Schedule Attachment G ......... Program for Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair of Construction Site BMPs Attachment H .......................................................................................... Selected BMP Fact Sheets Attachment I ..................................... Storm Water Quality Construction Site Inspection Checklist Attachment J ......................... Site Specific Rain Event Action Plan (Forms and Completed Plans) Attachment K .............................................................................. Trained Contractor Personnel Log Attachment L .................. Submitted Changes to PRDs (Due to Change in Ownership or Acreage) Attachment M .................................... Sampling Activity Log and Sample Chain of Custody Form

SWPPP Section 100

Section 100 SWPPP Requirements

100.1 Introduction

This SWPPP has been prepared to comply with California’s General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities (General Permit), including the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ (as amended by Orders 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ) for the General Permit. A copy of the General Permit is required to be kept on the project site at all times. For this reason, a copy of the General Permit is included in Attachment A of this SWPPP.

The discharger (Project Owner) shall ensure that this SWPPP is developed, amended and/or revised by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD). This SWPPP has been designed to address the following objectives (where applicable):

1. All pollutants and their sources, including sources of sediment associated with construction, construction site erosion and all other activities associated with construction activity are controlled;

2. Where not otherwise required to be under a Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) permit, all non-stormwater discharges are identified and either eliminated, controlled, or treated;

3. Site BMPs are effective and result in the reduction or elimination of pollutants in stormwater discharges and authorized non-stormwater discharges from construction activity to the Best Available Technology/Best Control Technology (BAT/BCT) standard;

4. Calculations and design details as well as BMP controls for site run-on are complete and correct, and

5. Stabilization BMPs (installed to reduce or eliminate pollutants after construction) are completed.

It should be noted that all BMPs must be installed correctly and maintained in order to be effective.

The Contractor shall have primary responsibility and authority for the implementation, maintenance and inspection of the approved SWPPP. The Contractor shall also have primary responsibility to continually evaluate the SWPPP and the BMPs used for effectiveness. The Contractor will ensure that a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) make immediate changes to the SWPPP when deficiencies are discovered.

100.2 Permit Registration Documents

To obtain coverage under the Construction General Permit, the Permittee (Project Owner) must submit project related Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) via the Stormwater Multi Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS).

SMARTS may be accessed at the following website:

https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.xhtml

Copies of filed PRDs and the Project’s Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) confirmation will be inserted in SWPPP Attachment B. The following PRDs are required for all projects:

1. Notice of Intent (NOI);

2. Risk Assessment (Construction Site Sediment and Receiving Water Risk Determination);

3. Site Map;

4. Annual Fee, and

5. Signed Certification Statement

This SWPPP is also required to be filed electronically and will be submitted to the SWRCB as a PRD by the Permittee. It should be noted that additional PRDs may be required depending on the construction type and location.

100.3 SWPPP Availability and Implementation

The SWPPP will be kept at the construction site at all times. It shall be made available upon request by a State or Municipal inspector. The SWPPP shall be implemented concurrently with the start of ground disturbing activities.

100.4 SWPPP Amendments

The General Permit requires that SWPPPs be amended or revised by a Qualified SWPPP Developer and that the SWPPP include a listing of the date of initial preparation and the date of each amendment. Amendments must be signed by a Qualified SWPPP Developer. All amendments will be dated, directly attached to the SWPPP and logged in SWPPP Attachment E. Additionally, the Permittee will file all SWPPP Amendments electronically with the SWRCB via the SMARTS system.

100.5 Retention of Records

All records related to the SWPPP shall be maintained for three years from the date generated or date submitted, whichever is last. These records must be available at the construction site until construction is completed. The Owner and Contractor shall furnish the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), within a reasonable time, any requested information to determine compliance with this General Permit.

100.6 Required Non-Compliance Reporting

The Contractor will properly document reportable discharges or other violations of the General Permit. The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) shall cooperate fully, and assist with non-compliance reporting, in any way needed by the Project Owner and Contractor. Exceedances and violations will be reported (by the Contractor) using the SMARTS system and include the following:

Self-reporting of any discharge violations or to comply with RWQCB enforcement Actions, and

Discharges which contain a hazardous substance in excess of reportable quantities established in 40 CFR §§ 117.3 and 302.4, unless a separate NPDES Permit has been issued to regulate those discharges.

Documentation of all reportable discharges and non-compliance events will be inserted in the SWPPP in Attachment D.

100.7 Annual Report

The General Permit requires that all Permittees certify, and electronically submit an Annual Report no later than September 1st of each year. The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing the Annual Report on the SMARTS system. The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) shall cooperate fully, and assist with the Annual Report, in any way needed by the Project Owner and Contractor.

Reporting requirements include (but are not limited to) providing a summary of:

1) Sampling and analysis results, including laboratory reports, analytical methods and reporting limits and chain of custody forms (if any);

2) Corrective actions and compliance activities, including those not implemented;

3) Violations of the General Permit;

4) Date, time, place, and name(s) of the inspector(s) for all sampling, inspections, and field measurement activities;

5) Visual observation and sample collection exception records, and

6) Training documentation of all personnel responsible for General Permit compliance activities.

100.8 Changes to Permit Coverage

The General Permit allows a permittee to reduce or increase the total acreage covered under the General Permit when a portion of the project is complete and/or conditions for termination of coverage have been met; when ownership of a portion of the project is sold to a different entity; or when new acreage is added to the project. New owners are required to comply with the Construction General Permit.

To change the acreage covered, the Permittee must electronically file modifications to the PRDs (revised NOI and/or COI, site map, SWPPP revisions as appropriate and certification that any new landowners have been notified of applicable requirements to obtain permit coverage, including name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of any new landowners) in accordance with requirements of the General Permit, within 30 days of a reduction or increase in total disturbed area.

Updates to the PRDs submitted via SMARTS will be inserted in SWPPP Attachment L. Any related SWPPP amendments will be inserted in SWPPP Attachment E.

100.9 Notice of Termination

To terminate coverage under the General Permit, the Permittee must submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) electronically via SMARTS. The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing the NOT on the SMARTS system. The QSP shall cooperate fully, and assist with the NOT, in any way needed by the Project Owner and Contractor.

A “final site map” and photos are required to be submitted with the NOT. Filing a NOT certifies that all General Permit requirements have been met. The NOT is submitted when the construction project is complete and within 90 days of meeting all General Permit requirements for termination and final stabilization, including:

The site will not pose any additional sediment discharge risk than it did prior to construction activity;

All construction related equipment, materials and any temporary BMPs no longer needed are removed from the site, and

Post-construction stormwater management measures are installed and a long-term maintenance plan that is designed for a minimum of five years has been developed.

The NOT must demonstrate through photos, Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) results, or results of testing and analysis that the project meets all of the requirements of Section II.D.1 of the General Permit by one of the following methods:

70% final cover method (no computational proof required);

RUSLE/RUSLE2 method (computational proof required), or

Custom method (discharger demonstrates that site complies with final stabilization).

100.10 References

The following documents are made a part of this SWPPP by reference:

Project plans and specifications prepared by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Michael Love & Associates, Inc.;

State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ (as amended by Orders 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ), NPDES No. CAS000002, and

California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Construction Site Best Management

Practices Manual, updated 2015.

SWPPP Section 200

Section 200 Project Information

200.1 Project and Site Description

The two project sites are located within Eagle Canyon, along the border of northern Tehama and southern Shasta counties, on the North Fork of Battle Creek. The separation between the Lower Barrier Site (LBS) and Upper Barrier Site (UBS) is approximately 1,200 feet. Eagle Canyon Dam, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), is located at approximately the mid-point between the two project sites. Refer to the Vicinity Map located in Attachment B.

The project consists of improving upstream passage for adult Chinook salmon and steelhead.

Components of the project will include boulder and bedrock removal, bedrock modification, chute creation, rock and tree removal, dewatering operations, channel re-grading, rock and boulder placement, pool construction, weir construction, stream bypass operations, and other incidental work. The project will disturb approximately 5.6 acres.

The project sites are located in a canyon (Eagle Canyon) that drops to the southwest. The project elevation ranges from approximately 1,350 to 1,610 feet above sea level. The soil found on the project site consists mostly of native materials. Groundwater and stream flows will be encountered within the scope of the project. Nearby Manton typically receives 41 inches of rain per year with the vast majority of precipitation falling between October 15th and April 15th. Conditions should be somewhat similar at the project sites.

The project will take place in, and adjacent to, the North Fork of Battle Creek. The Sacramento River is located approximately 14.4 miles to west of the project area. Project site runoff will be conveyed to the North Fork of Battle Creek via sheet flow and natural drainages. The project does not discharge to a 303 (d) listed body of water impaired by sedimentation/siltation or turbidity.

200.2 Stormwater Run-On From Off-site Areas

Stormwater run-on from offsite areas will not be significant.

200.3 Findings of the Construction Site Risk Determination

The risk assessment conducted for this project reveals that this project falls into the Risk Level 2 category. Refer to Attachment B for additional information

200.4 Construction Schedule

The Construction Schedule will be inserted in Attachment F of this SWPPP.

200.5 Potential Construction Site Pollutants

The following is a list of construction materials that will be used and activities that will be performed that will have the potential to contribute pollutants, other than sediment, to storm water runoff:

Vehicle fluids, including oil, grease, petroleum and coolants;

Vehicle and equipment batteries;

Removal of boulders, bedrock, trees, rocks, etc.;

Bedrock modification;

Chute creation;

Stream bypass operations;

Drilling;

General site litter;

Weir construction;

Cement materials associated with PCC concrete operations (including removal, grinding, sawcutting, etc.);

Dewatering operations;

Channel re-grading;

Placement of rocks and boulders;

Pool construction;

Erosion control materials and wastes (seed, fertilizer, straw, binding agents, etc.);

Concrete curing compounds (if used), and

Wastes associated with portable toilets (if used).

Existing site features that, as a result of past usage, may contribute pollutants to storm water (e.g., toxic materials that are known to have been treated, stored, disposed, spilled, or leaked onto the construction site) include:

None identified.

200.6 Identification of Non-Stormwater Discharges

The following is a list of potential non-stormwater discharges that may occur during the course of the project:

Drilling discharges;

Discharges associated with illegal dumping/discharging by others not associated with the project;

Fueling discharges;

Dust control discharges;

Vehicle and equipment maintenance discharges;

Erosion control discharges;

Concrete discharges;

Concrete curing discharges;

Spills, and

Material use and waste discharges.

SWPPP Section 300

Section 300 Best Management Practices

300.1 Schedule for BMP Implementation

The BMP Implementation Schedule will be inserted in Attachment F of this SWPPP. The selected BMPs detailed in this Section will be used for all phases of construction. The BMP narrative descriptions found throughout this SWPPP highlight pertinent BMP components. The full standard (as detailed by the CASQA BMP Fact Sheets) should be followed for each BMP selected.

300.2 Erosion and Sediment Control

300.2.1 Soil Stabilization

Soil stabilization, also referred to as erosion control, consists of source control measures that are designed to prevent soil particles from detaching and becoming transported in storm water runoff.

Soil stabilization BMPs protect the soil surface by covering and/or binding soil particles. This project will incorporate minimum temporary soil stabilization requirements, temporary soil stabilization measures required by the contract documents, and other measures selected by the Contractor. This project will implement the following practices for effective temporary and final soil stabilization during construction:

1) Preserve existing vegetation where required and when feasible;

2) Apply temporary erosion control to remaining active and non-active areas as required by the California Stormwater BMP Handbook (Construction) and the contract documents.

Reapply as necessary to maintain effectiveness;

3) Implement temporary erosion control measures at regular intervals to achieve and maintain the contract's disturbed soil area requirements (if applicable);

4) Stabilize non-active areas as soon as feasible after the cessation of construction activities;

5) Control erosion in concentrated flow paths by applying erosion control blankets, check dams, erosion control seeding, lining swales, etc.;

6) Apply seed to areas deemed substantially complete, and

7) At completion of construction, apply permanent erosion control to all remaining disturbed soil areas.

Sufficient soil stabilization materials will be maintained on-site to allow implementation in conformance with all requirements described in this SWPPP. This includes implementation requirements for active and non-active areas that require deployment before the onset of rain.

The Contractor shall limit the use of plastic materials when more sustainable, environmentally friendly alternatives exist. Where plastic materials are deemed necessary, the discharger shall consider the use of plastic materials resistant to solar degradation.

The following list indicates the BMPs that have been selected to control erosion on the construction site. Implementation and locations of temporary soil stabilization BMPs are shown on the Site Maps in Attachment B and/or described in this section. A narrative description of each BMP follows.

EC-1 Scheduling

EC-2 Preservation of Existing Vegetation

EC-4 Hydroseeding

EC-5 Soil Binders

EC-6 Straw Mulch

EC-12 Streambank Stabilization

EC-1 Scheduling- The project schedule will show how BMP implementation relates to soil disturbing and re-stabilization practices. Non-active areas should be stabilized as soon as practical after the cessation of soil disturbing activities or one day prior to the onset of precipitation, whichever occurs first. The weather forecast will be monitored for rainfall. When rainfall is predicted, the schedule shall be adjusted to allow for the implementation of soil stabilization and sediment controls on any disturbed areas prior to the onset of rain.

EC-2 Preservation of Existing Vegetation- Existing vegetation will be preserved as much as possible.

EC-4 Hydroseeding- Hydroseeding (or equivalent vegetation) will be applied to inactive disturbed areas that are deemed substantially complete. Hydroseeding (or equivalent) will be re-applied as needed to maintain effectiveness. It is not necessary to apply hydroseeding to areas that will be submerged.

EC-5 Soil Binders- Soil binders or straw mulch will be applied to all inactive disturbed areas. An inactive disturbed area is defined as an area that has been disturbed, is not yet stabilized, and work is not scheduled to resume at the area within 14 days. BMPs will be re-applied as needed to maintain effectiveness.

EC-6 Straw Mulch- Straw mulch or soil binders will be applied to all inactive disturbed areas. An inactive disturbed area is defined as an area that has been disturbed, is not yet stabilized, and work is not scheduled to resume at the area within 14 days. BMPs will be re-applied as needed to maintain effectiveness.

EC-12 Streambank Stabilization- Channel disturbance will be minimized by limiting the number of equipment trips during construction and by minimizing the work area. Existing vegetation will be preserved as much as possible. Stabilized access will be provided if muddy or wet conditions are present at the in-stream work areas. Disturbed streambanks will be re-vegetated at the conclusion of the project. A linear sediment barrier (silt fence, fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, etc.) will be used to contain sediment in work areas.

300.2.2 Sediment Controls

Sediment controls are structural measures that are intended to complement and enhance the selected soil stabilization (erosion control) measures and reduce sediment discharges from construction areas. Sediment controls are designed to intercept and settle out soil particles that have been detached and transported by the force of water. This project will incorporate minimum temporary sediment control requirements, temporary sediment control measures required by the contract documents, and other measures selected by the Contractor.

Temporary sediment control materials, equivalent to 10% of the installed quantities at the site, will be maintained on-site throughout the duration of the project to allow implementation of temporary sediment controls in the event of predicted rain, for rapid response to failures or emergencies, in conformance with other requirements, and as described in this SWPPP. This includes implementation requirements for active areas and non-active areas before the onset of rain.

The following list indicates the BMPs that have been selected to control sediment on the construction site. Implementation and locations of temporary sediment control BMPs are shown on the Site Maps in Attachment B and/or described in this section. A narrative description of each BMP follows.

SE-1 Silt Fence

SE-5 Fiber Rolls

SE-6 Gravel Bag Berms

SE-7 Street Sweeping and Vacuuming

SE-1 Silt Fence- Linear sediment controls (silt fencing, fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, etc.) will be used as a perimeter control to contain sediment within the project area. It is not necessary to deploy perimeter controls at locations where sediment is unable to leave the project site (such as areas that slope inward).

SE-5 Fiber Rolls- Linear sediment controls (silt fencing, fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, etc.) will be used as a perimeter control to contain sediment within the project area. It is not necessary to deploy perimeter controls at locations where sediment is unable to leave the project site (such as areas that slope inward).

Fiber rolls will be deployed on any disturbed slopes. The contractor shall apply fiber rolls along the toe of the slope, face of the slope, and at the grade breaks of exposed slopes to comply with sheet flow lengths in accordance with Table 300-1:

Table 300-1 Critical Slope/Sheet Flow Length Combinations

I

Slope Percentage Sheet Flow Length Not

To Exceed 0-25% 20 feet 25-50% 15 feet

Over 50% 10 feet

SE-6 Gravel Bag Berms- Linear sediment controls (silt fencing, fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, etc.)

will be used as a perimeter control to contain sediment within the project area. It is not necessary to deploy perimeter controls at locations where sediment is unable to leave the project site (such as areas that slope inward).

SE-7 Street Sweeping and Vacuuming- The Contractor shall inspect all immediate access roads daily. The Contractor shall remove any sediment or other construction activity related materials that are deposited on the roads on a daily basis and prior to any rain event.

300.2.3 Wind Erosion Control

The following list indicates the BMP that has been selected to control dust on the construction site.

Implementation and locations of the temporary wind erosion control BMP is shown on the Site Maps in Attachment B and/or described in this section. A narrative description of the BMP follows.

WE-1 Wind Erosion Control

WE-1 Wind Erosion Control- Water will be applied to disturbed areas and stockpiles as necessary to prevent or alleviate erosion by the forces of wind.

300.2.4 Tracking Control

The following list indicates the BMP that has been selected to reduce sediment tracking on the construction site. Implementation and locations of the temporary tracking control BMP is shown on the Site maps in Attachment B and/or described in this section. A narrative description of the BMP follows.

TC-1 Stabilized Construction Entrance/Exit

TC-1 Stabilized Construction Entrance/Exit- A stabilized construction entrance/exit will be constructed at each location. Additional entrances/exits will be constructed as needed.

Construction activity traffic to and from the project will be limited to these stabilized construction entrances/exits.

300.3 Non-Stormwater and Materials Management

300.3.1 Non-Stormwater Control

Authorized non-storm water discharges may include those from de-chlorinated potable water sources such as: fire hydrant flushing, irrigation of vegetative erosion control measures, pipe flushing and testing, water to control dust, uncontaminated ground water from dewatering, and other discharges not subject to a separate general NPDES permit adopted by a Regional Water Board. The discharge of non-stormwater is authorized under the following conditions:

1. The discharge does not cause or contribute to a violation of any water quality standard;

2. The discharge does not violate any provisions of the Construction General Permit;

3. The discharge is not prohibited by the applicable Basin Plan;

4. The discharge has included and implemented specific BMPs required by the Construction

General Permit to prevent or reduce the contact of the non-storm water discharge with construction materials or equipment;

5. The discharge does not contain toxic constituents in toxic amounts or (other) significant quantities of pollutants;

6. The discharge is monitored and meets applicable Numeric Action Levels (NALs), and

7. The discharger reports the sampling information in the Annual Report.

An inventory of construction activities and potential non-storm water discharges is provided in Section 200.5 and 200.6. The following list indicates the BMPs that have been selected to control non-storm water pollution on the construction site. Implementation and locations of non-storm water control BMPs are shown on the Site Maps in Attachment B and/or described in this section.

A narrative description of each BMP follows.

NS-1 Water Conservation Practices

NS-2 Dewatering Operations

NS-5 Clear Water Diversion

NS-6 Illicit Connection/Illegal Discharge Detection and Reporting

NS-8 Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning

NS-9 Vehicle and Equipment Fueling

NS-10 Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

NS-12 Concrete Curing

NS-1 Water Conservation Practices- Water equipment will be kept in good working condition.

Leaks will be repaired immediately. Vehicles and equipment will not be washed on site. Water will not be used to clean construction areas. Streets will be cleaned in such a manner as to prevent un-authorized non-stormwater discharges from reaching surface waters or drainage systems.

NS-2 Dewatering Operations- The Contractor will comply with all applicable permits, laws, and regulations during dewatering operations.

NS-5- Clear Water Diversion- The Contractor will comply with all applicable permits, laws, and regulations during creek diversion operations.

NS-6 Illicit Connection/Illegal Discharge Detection and Reporting- The site will be inspected before the project commences and regularly during the project for illicit connections or illegal dumping or discharge. If any are found, they will be reported to the Owner Representative, the Contractor Representative, and the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner at the time of discovery.

NS-8 Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning- Vehicles and equipment will be cleaned off-site. Rinse water, wash waters or wash materials will not be disposed of on any impervious or pervious site surfaces, nor will they be disposed of into the storm drain system or into surface waters.

NS-9 Vehicle and Equipment Fueling- Onsite vehicle and equipment fueling should only be used where it is impractical to send vehicles and equipment offsite for fueling. Fueling will only take place at a dedicated fueling area that will be designated at the project site. The dedicated fueling area will be located on a level-grade area located at least 50 feet away from downstream drainage facilities and watercourses. The dedicated fueling area will be protected with berms and/or dikes to prevent run-on and runoff and to contain spills.

Absorbent spill clean-up materials and spill kits will be available at the dedicated fueling area.

Tanks will not be “topped off”. Oil, grease, and fuel will be prevented from leaking to the ground, storm drains or surface waters. Fluid and oil leaks will be repaired immediately. All leak wastes will be properly disposed of.

NS-10 Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance- Onsite vehicle and equipment maintenance should only be used where it is impractical to send vehicles and equipment offsite for maintenance.

Maintenance activities will only take place at a dedicated maintenance area that will be designated at the project site. The dedicated maintenance area will be located on a level-grade area located at least 50 feet away from downstream drainage facilities and watercourses. The dedicated maintenance area will be protected with berms and/or dikes to prevent run-on and runoff and to contain spills.

Only minor maintenance, such as adding oil, fluids or lubricants will occur at the project site. Drip pans or plastic sheeting will be used when maintenance work is performed. Absorbent spill clean-up materials and spill kits will be available at the dedicated maintenance area. Oil, grease, and fuel will be prevented from leaking to the ground, storm drains or surface waters. Fluid and oil leaks will be repaired immediately. All leak wastes will be properly disposed of.

NS -12 Concrete Curing- If curing compounds are used, overspray will be avoided. The drift of the curing compound will be minimized by applying the compound close to the concrete surface. An amount of compound that covers the surface but does not allow any runoff of the compound will be applied. Cure water will be directed away from inlets and watercourses to collection areas for proper removal.

300.3.2 Materials Management Control

An inventory of construction activities, materials, and wastes is provided in Section 200.5. The following list indicates the BMPs that have been selected to handle materials and control construction site wastes. Implementation and locations of waste management and materials pollution control BMPs are shown on the Site Maps in Attachment B and/or described in this section. A narrative description of each BMP follows.

WM-l Material Delivery and Storage

WM-2 Material Use

WM-3 Stockpile Management

WM-4 Spill Prevention and Control

WM-5 Solid Waste Management

WM-6 Hazardous Waste Management

WM-7 Contaminated Soil Management

WM-8 Concrete Waste Management

WM-9 Sanitary/Septic Waste Management

WM-10 Liquid Waste Management

WM-l Material Delivery and Storage- A staging area has been designated at the project site. The staging area will be used for storage, as needed. Construction materials will be delivered to the site and used quickly. Chemicals will be stored in watertight containers (with appropriate secondary containment to prevent any spillage or leakage) or in a completely enclosed storage shed. Vehicles will be stored in a designated area fitted with appropriate BMPs. Spills and leaks will be contained and cleaned immediately.

The exposure of construction materials to precipitation will be minimized. This does not include materials and equipment that are designed to be outdoors and exposed to environmental conditions.

Landscaping materials, such as mulches and topsoil will be stockpiled per BMP WM-3 “Stockpile Management” when not in use. Fertilizer and other landscaped materials will be contained when not in use. Erodible landscaping material will be stacked on pallets and covered or stored when not being used or applied.

WM-2 Material Use- An ample supply of clean-up material will be kept near use areas.

Any erodible landscape materials will be applied at quantities and application rates according to manufacture recommendations or based on written specifications by knowledgeable and experienced field personnel. The application of any erodible landscape material will be discontinued within 2 days before a forecasted rain event or during periods of precipitation.

WM-3 Stockpile Management- All stockpiles will be located a minimum of 50 feet away from concentrated flows of storm water, drainage courses, and inlets. All stockpiles will be bermed.

Additionally, stockpiles will be covered at all times (to protect them from the wind and the rain) when they are not actively being used. Stockpiles that are unstabilized during construction activities will be sprayed with water as needed for dust control.

WM-4 Spill Prevention and Control- The Contractor will assign and train appropriate spill response personnel. Oil, grease, and fuel will be prevented from leaking to the ground, storm drains or surface waters. All spills and leaks will be reported, contained and cleaned up immediately. All spill and leak wastes will be properly disposed of. The Contractor Representative, the Owner Representative, and the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner will be immediately notified of any spills and leaks. Spill and leak clean-up materials will be located near storage, unloading and use areas.

WM-5 Solid Waste Management- Solid wastes will be loaded directly into trucks and/or waste disposal containers for off-site disposal. Waste disposal containers will be covered at the end of every business day and during rain events. Discharges from waste disposal containers will be prevented from discharging to the storm water drainage system or receiving water. Construction debris and litter from the project will be removed weekly and by the end of the project. Collected litter and debris will not be placed by drain inlets or drainage systems.

WM-6 Hazardous Waste Management- When hazardous wastes are encountered or produced, such wastes will be handled, treated, stored, and disposed of per the project’s Special Provisions and all applicable laws and regulations. Hazardous spills will be reported, contained and cleaned up immediately.

WM-7 Contaminated Soil Management- If contaminated soil is encountered, such soil will be handled, treated, stored, and disposed of per the project’s Special Provisions and all applicable laws and regulations.

WM-8 Concrete Waste Management- Concrete pours will be avoided during rainy weather. All PCC waste shall be collected and properly disposed of. The waste shall be collected by sweeping, shoveling, and/or other mechanical means. The waste should not be allowed to enter the storm drains or watercourses. A concrete washout will be constructed or placed at the staging area if concrete trucks or concrete equipment will be washed on-site. The washout will be located a minimum of 50 feet away from concentrated flows of storm water, drainage courses, and inlets.

Additional washouts will be utilized as needed. Washouts will be contained so that there is no discharge into the underlying soil and onto the surrounding areas.

WM-9 Sanitary/Septic Waste Management- If needed, a licensed service will deliver and maintain portable restrooms to the project area. The restrooms will be located away from traffic and drainage facilities on level hard-packed or paved surfaces. Portable restrooms will be contained to prevent discharges of pollutants to the storm water drainage system or receiving water. The restrooms will be inspected regularly for cleanliness, leaks and spills. They will be cleaned and replaced when needed.

WM-10 Liquid Waste Management- Any liquid waste will be handled, treated, stored, and disposed of per the project’s Special Provisions and all applicable laws and regulations.

300.4 Post-Construction Stormwater Management Measures

The following are the post-construction control measures that are to be used at this construction site after all construction is complete:

Riparian vegetation.

The Project Owner (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) is responsible for post-construction BMPs (inspection, long-term maintenance, etc.). The Owner will identify site design, source controls and treatment controls that will be included in the permanent project as well as a funding mechanism for long term BMP maintenance as applicable. The General Permit requires that all dischargers implement BMPs to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges that are reasonably foreseeable after all construction phases have been completed at the site.

The project is not located in an area subject to a Phase I or II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit approved Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). The project will comply with all runoff reduction requirements.

SWPPP Section 400

Section 400 BMP Inspection, Maintenance, Rain Event Action Plans and Training

400.1 BMP Inspection and Maintenance

Inspections will be conducted as follows (refer to SWPPP Section 600.2):

Prior to a storm;

After a rain event that causes runoff from the construction site;

Daily (every 24 hours) during rain events;

Weekly, and

Quarterly for non-stormwater-inspections.

All BMP inspections must be documented on the inspection checklist included in Attachment I.

Completed inspection checklists will be submitted to the Contractor Representative and Owner Representative within 24 hours of inspection. Copies of the completed checklists will be kept with the SWPPP in Attachment I. A tracking or follow-up procedure shall follow any inspection that identifies deficiencies in the BMPs. A program for Maintenance, Inspection and Repair is shown in Attachment G.

If deficiencies are identified during BMP inspections, repairs or design changes to BMPs must be initiated within 72 hours of identification and need to be completed as soon as possible. SWPPP amendments will be prepared by a Qualified SWPPP Developer if an amendment is warranted by the problem encountered and corrective action required.

400.2 Rain Event Action Plans

Rain Event Action Plans (REAPs) developed by a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) are required for this project for each phase of construction. A REAP template is included in Attachment J of this SWPPP; however, the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner will have to customize the template for each rain event. Completed REAPs must be maintained on site in Attachment J.

The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner must develop the REAP 48-hours in advance of any precipitation event forecast to have a 50% or greater chance of producing precipitation in the project area. The REAP must be on site and be implemented 24 hours in advance of the predicted precipitation event.

The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner will include a printed copy of precipitation forecast information with the REAP. The General Permit requires that the Contractor only use weather forecasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These forecasts can be obtained by entering the zip code of the project’s location at:

http://www.weather.gov

The REAP will be designed to protect all exposed portions of project sites and to ensure that the discharger has adequate materials, staff, and time to implement erosion and sediment control measures that are intended to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants that could be generated during the rain event.

At minimum the REAP must include the following site and phase-specific information:

1. Site Address;

2. Calculated Risk Level (2);

3. Site Stormwater Manager Information including the name, company, and 24-hour emergency telephone number;

4. Erosion and Sediment Control Provider information including the name, company, and 24-hour emergency telephone number;

5. Stormwater Sampling Agent information including the name, company, and 24-hour emergency telephone number;

6. Activities associated with each construction phase;

7. Trades active on the construction site during each construction phase;

8. Trade contractor information, and

9. Suggested actions for each project phase.

The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner shall develop additional REAPs for project sites where construction activities are indefinitely halted or postponed (Inactive Construction). At a minimum, Inactive Construction REAPs must include:

1. Site Address;

2. Calculated Risk Level (2);

3. Site Stormwater Manager Information including the name, company, and 24-hour emergency telephone number;

4. Erosion and Sediment Control Provider information including the name, company, and 24-hour emergency telephone number;

5. Stormwater Sampling Agent information including the name, company, and 24-hour emergency telephone number;

6. Trades active on site during Inactive Construction;

7. Trade contractor information, and

8. Suggested actions for inactive construction sites.

400.3 Training

This SWPPP was prepared by SWPPP Solutions, Inc. The author of this SWPPP is Jill Burns. She currently holds the following certifications:

Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner (#C61577), and

Professional Civil Engineer (CA #61577).

Ms. Burns has 22 years experience in erosion control. Her professional experience includes a variety of erosion control and storm water projects, including the preparation of over 1,400 SWPPPs, Water Pollution Control Programs, Storm Water Management Plans and Wet Weather Plans. She has taken several courses and training classes related to storm water and erosion control, including:

SWPPP Preparation Training (Shasta College/Caltrans/AGC);

Caltrans Erosion Control Training for Designers (URS);

Construction Site Planning and Management for Water Quality Protection (North Coast

RWQCB);

Soil Mechanics (Arizona State University);

Environmental Engineering (Arizona State University);

Geological Engineering (Arizona State University), and

Engineering Hydrology (Arizona State University).

The General Permit requires that this SWPPP be implemented by a certified Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP). The QSP will be identified in Section 500.1 and his/her training will be documented in Attachment K. The QSP is responsible for all inspection, maintenance, repair and sampling activities at the project site. The QSP may delegate most tasks to trained employees provided adequate supervision and oversight is provided. The QSP may not delegate the preparation of REAPS.

Personnel at the site shall receive training appropriate for individual roles and responsibilities on the project. Appropriate personnel shall receive training on SWPPP implementation, BMP inspection, BMP maintenance and record keeping. The Contractor shall document all training activities (both formal and informal) using SWPPP Attachment K. Such training records shall be retained with the SWPPP. Training documentation must also be submitted in the Annual Report.

SWPPP Section 500

Section 500 Responsible Parties and Operators

500.1 Responsible Parties

The Project Owner with Legally Responsible Person (LRP) is:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office 10590 Tyler Road Red Bluff, CA 96080 Laurie Earley, Owner Representative Office Phone: (530) 527-3043, Extension 262 Emergency Phone: (530) 355-3390

The Project's Prime Contractor is:

The Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) is:

The Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) is:

Jill Burns SWPPP Solutions, Inc.

2205 Hilltop Drive #8006 Redding, CA 96002

Office Phone: (530) 222-4339 Emergency Phone: (530) 222-4339

Training documentation for the QSP and QSD will be inserted in Attachment K.

500.2 Contractor List

A list of contractors, subcontractors and individuals that will be directed by the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner will be inserted in the following pages.

SWPPP Section 600

Section 600 Construction Site Monitoring Program

600.1 Purpose

This Construction Site Monitoring Program (CSMP) has been developed to meet the specific requirements and objectives identified in the General Permit for Risk Level 2 projects.

600.2 Applicability of Permit Requirements

The General Permit defines a qualifying rain event as one that produces a half-inch or more of precipitation with a 48 hour or greater period between rain events. Compliance storm event verification shall be done by reporting on-site rain gauge readings as well as nearby governmental rain gauge readings (record and retain the time, date and rain gauge reading of all qualifying rain events). A list of required monitoring and reporting requirements, visual inspections, observations, sample collections and their required frequency for this project is included below:

Non-stormwater inspection- Quarterly for each drainage area;

Pre-rain inspection for a qualifying rain event- All drainage areas, BMPs and stormwater containments within two business days (48 hours) before each qualifying rain event;

During rain inspection- Daily (every 24 hours during extended rain events);

Post-rain inspection for a qualifying rain event- All discharge locations within two business days (48 hours) after each qualifying rain event. Visually observe discharge of contained stormwater when discharged (stored or contained stormwater that will likely discharge after operating hours due to anticipated precipitation shall be observed prior to the discharge during operating hours), and

BMP visual inspections- Weekly and every 24 hours during extended storm events.

A list of required sampling and analysis and their required frequency for this project is included below:

Non-visible pollutants (Spill/BMP failure based on pollutant source assessment)- Within the first two hours of discharge from the site. Collect samples of runoff affected by the spill or released material(s) and runoff that is unaffected by the spilled or released material(s), and

Storm water discharge sampling and analysis for a qualifying rain event- A minimum of three samples per day of the qualifying event.

All sampling results, forms, logs, reports, etc. that will be electronically submitted to the State or Regional Water Board, will be accompanied by the following certification from the Legally Responsible Person:

"I certify under a penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted.