W50S8222Q0PB8--PWS Environmental Sampling Services 2022.pdf

MARYLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD

MARTIN STATE AIRPORT

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21220

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (ES)

5 May 2022

1. Project Location and Background:

Martin State Airport, Maryland Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD 21220. The Maryland Air National Guard (MDANG), Martin State Airport National Guard Base has a workforce of over seventeen hundred full and part-time personnel, with facilities occupying one hundred seventy five acres of property. The primary mission is to provide security to the nation and the state of Maryland. These facilities require security protection at all times. Absolutely no photography of aircraft is permitted.

In support of the MDANG mission many industrial activities occur that require pollution prevention. Activities such as aircraft maintenance and aircraft washings require the disposal of hazardous waste and maintaining compliance with the National Pollutants Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Permit.

1.10 Hours of Operations

The hours of operations at the Martin State Airport Air National Guard Base are 10 hours per day (0630 – 1700) Tuesday – Friday. Coordinate access to premises with Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for execution of work. Emergency situations, military operations, or other contingencies, may cause suspension of work or restrictions on access to the construction site.

1.11 Use of Premises

Contractor shall assume full responsibility for protection and security of materials and equipment. Contractor shall move any stored products, under their control, which interfere with operations of the Government.

1.12 Coordination with Other Contractors

The contractor shall cooperate fully with other contractors and government employees. The contractor shall not commit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or government employee. The Contracting Officer (KO) will resolve work schedule conflicts between this contract and other contracts. The KO will provide written direction to the contractor to reschedule work when required.

1.12.1 Health Risks

The contractor shall immediately report to the KO and the COTR, using telephone or e-mail notification as specified in each TO, any issues or incidents which may indicate potential imminent risk to contracted, federal, or local personnel, the public at large or the environment. Following the verbal or e-mail notification, a written notice with supporting documentation, to include photographic documentation whenever appropriate, shall be prepared and delivered within three

(3) working days to the KO. Upon request of the KO, or the COTR, the contractor shall provide pertinent raw laboratory data immediately (not to exceed two [2] weeks) via e-mail or tele-facsimile, and then provide final results and laboratory quality data via standard mail as soon as possible.

1.13 Access Passes and Badges

The contractor shall verify that identification credentials presented by all contractor and subcontractor employees to obtain security badges, passes, cards, or decals used during the duration of this contract are current and correct.

1.13.1 Contractor’s Passes are only issued to personnel who have properly submitted a locally generated Wing Form 113: 175th Wing Installation Access Application (available from the Contracting Office or from the COR) and have been cleared through an approved background check. The vetting procedures are by the 175th Security Forces Squadron using the standards set forth in WI 31-101v3: Installation Access Control, Chapter 6.1.2: Fitness Determination. The Installation Access Application contains required information necessary to conduct a National Criminal Information Center (NCIC).

1.13.2. For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 10-245, AFI 31-101 and AFMAN 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.13.3. Contractors who require access onto the installation for 30 days or more may be issued a Contractors pass. For Contractors requiring less than 30 days access onto the installation may be issued a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) generated AF Form 75, Visitors Pass.

The Defense Forces Commander (DFC) maintains the right to deny contractors access to the installation based on unfavorable information obtained through NCIC or DBIDS.

1.13.4. Contractors working on the installation need to complete an Antiterrorism Level I training.

The training can be found at https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html. Please ensure contractors are attaching their certificates along with their applications. Contractors who have not completed an Antiterrorism Level I training will not be allowed on the installation.

1.13.5. Contractors shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy.

Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Contractor shall perform monthly outfall monitoring, Oil Water Separators (OWS) content inspections and collect, sample and identify hazardous waste in the outfalls, shops, and oil-water separators upon request. Contractor shall also conduct quarterly outfall visual inspections of the water and once per year sample each outfall for illicit discharges.

2.1 Outfall Monitoring and Stormwater Pollution Prevention

MDANG currently has four (4) monitoring sites. Monitoring and inspections will be conducted in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit Discharge from State and Federal Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Associated with Industrial Activities (General Discharge Permit Number 13-SF-5501, General NPDES No. MDR055501) issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). See Attachment 5. The four sites are as follows:

1. Outfall 001 2. Outfall 002 3. Outfall 011 4. Outfall 015

2.1.1. Monthly Inspection: The contractor is required to perform monthly visual inspections of the aforementioned outfalls and drainage areas. These inspections will be completed during dry and /or wet weather events. Contractor will also assist MDANG with the General Permit renewal process at no additional cost; unless sampling is required. If sampling is required the contractor will prepare a cost estimate and proceed only after approval by the MDANG Environmental Manager.

2.1.2. Quarterly Inspection: Each quarter a water sample shall be collected and visually inspected according to the Quarterly Visual Monitoring Form. See attachment 1.

2.1.3. Outfall Screening: Once per year a sample of the water from each outfall shall be collected to check for, Ph, ammonia, potassium and surfactant. Use The methylene blue active substances (MBAS) method for testing surfactants. Estimate four samples per year. This inspection will be conducted as part of one of the quarterly visual inspections. See Attachment 2 for outfall inventory/sampling form.

2.2 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) OIL/WATER Separator Inspection MDANG currently has eight (8) oil/water separators. As required by the general permit, these separators will be monitored once per month for total depths of all sludge, oil and water in each in each chamber. The eight separators and their size are as follows:

1. A-10 hangar Bldg. 1070 - (1 KG)

2. Phase hangar Bldg. 2050 - (1 KG)

3. Fuel cell Hangar Bldg. 2070 - (1 KG)

4. Vehicle maintenance Bldg. 2110 - (1 KG)

5. POL vehicle parking Facility 3037 – (6KG)

6. POL main Facility 3002 - (1 KG)

7. Fire Station Bldg. 3150 - (.29 KG)

8. Industrial Waste Facility 3500 - (16 KG)

2.3 Cleaning

Contractor shall not clean the above mentioned separators on this contract, however when the sum of oil and sludge in any chamber is greater than 25% of the depth, Contractor will notify the COR.

Historically one cleaning is performed each year.

In case there is a spill contractor shall contain the spill and notify the Environmental Management Office (EMO), Fire Department and report what was spilled, where it was spilled and how much.

The base fire department will clean and or contain the spill and dispose of contents according to local procedures.

2.4 Hazardous Waste Sample Collection, Laboratory Analysis and Reporting All samples will be collected by experienced, qualified personnel and submitted to a certified lab for analysis. All laboratory analysis will be conducted in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) part 136. After review the contractor will forward the Hazmat lab results to the MDANG Environmental Office via E-mail and deliver a hard copy during the next visit to the facility. Ten (10) samples/ analysis will be collected/conducted per year when requested by the MDANG Environmental Office. The sampling break out are in the followings, 2.4.1, 2.4.2 and 2.4.3.

Sampling is necessary in characterizing solid wastes, determining if it is a regulated or non-regulated hazardous wastes. Consult with the MDANG Environmental Manager to determine what type of sampling is required.

2.4.1. Outfall sampling: Should be completed upon request, usually in association with a suspected discharge of petroleum products or chemical spill. Contractor to do Toxicity Characteristic Leeching Procedure (TCLP) for eight RCRA metals or test for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons - Gasoline Range Organics (TPH-GRO) or Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons - Diesel Range Organics (TPH-DRO). Estimate two samples per year. (This is not the same as the visual analysis referenced in section 2.1.3.)

2.4.2. Oil Water Separator sampling: Should be completed upon request, usually in association with a cleaning event. Estimate one sample per year.

2.4.3. Waste Characterization: Should be completed upon request, usually in association with identification of an unknown waste stream or new waste stream. Contractor to do Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) for seven RCRA metals. Estimate ten samples per year.

2.5 Reporting

In addition, all monitoring, inspections and field test results will be submitted in the monthly inspection report approximately one month after completion of each monitoring/inspection event.

2.6 Project Duration

The duration of the project will be for one year from the time of award. Four additional option years may be added to the initial year.

2.7 Staffing

The contractor will provide qualified personnel to do environmental surveillance and sampling of oil water separators, outfall channels and Hazardous waste at Maryland Air National Guard (MDANG) Base, Martins Airport.

3.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Each month a quality assurance surveillance plan will be conducted to document contractor performance. Performance will be tracked on a stoplight chart. Green is meets requirement, Yellow is marginally meets requirements and Red is does not meet requirements. See Attachment 3 for

QASP.

Attachments:

1. Quarterly Visual Monitoring Form

2. Outfall Reconnaissance Inventory/Sample Collection Field Sheet

3. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

4. Base Map

5. NPDES/MS4 Permit

Attachment 1: Page 1 of 2

Quarterly Visual Monitoring Form Fill out a separate form for each outfall sampled.

Sample Location

Quarter / Year: Date / Time Collected: Date / Time Examined:

Qualifying Storm Event? Yes No Runoff Source: Rainfall Snowmelt

Collector’s Name & Title

Examiner’s Name & Title

Parameter Parameter Description Parameter Characteristics

1. Color

Does the stormwater appear to have any color?

If Yes, describe: Yellow Brown Red Gray Other:

Yes No (Clear)

2. Clarity

Is the stormwater clear?

If not clear, which of the following best describes the clarity of the stormwater?

Yes No Suspended Solids Milky/Cloudy Opaque

Other:

3. Oil Sheen

Can you see a rainbow effect or sheen on the water surface?

Which best describes the sheen?

Rainbow sheet Floating oil globules

Yes No Other:

4. Odor

Does the sample have an odor? If Yes, describe: Chemical Musty Rotten Eggs Sewage Sour Milk Oil/Petroleum Other: Yes No

5. Floating Solids

Is there anything on the surface of the sample?

If Yes, describe: Suds Oily Film Garbage Sewage Water Fowl Excrement Other: Yes No

6. Suspended Solids

Is there anything suspended in the sample?

Describe:

Yes No

***Leave sample undisturbed for 30 minutes.***

7. Settled Solids

Is there anything settled on the bottom of the sample?

Describe: (note type, size and material after sample is not disturbed for 30 minutes)

Yes No

8. Foam

Does foam or material form on the top of the sample surface if you shake it?

Describe:

Yes No

9. If there are any visible indicators of pollution identify (1) where the pollution may come from and (2) any corrective actions taken.

Stormwater Collector’s Signature and Date:

Stormwater Examiner’s Signature and Date:

Note – Sample should be collected and analyzed in a colorless glass or plastic bottle.

Attachment 1: Page 2 of 2

Instructions for Completing the Visual Monitoring Form

Per PART V. INSPECTIONS, MONITORING, AND REPORTING, you must collect a stormwater sample from each outfall once each quarter for the entire permit term and conduct a visual assessment of each sample. You must follow the monitoring procedures outlined in Part V.C. These samples should be collected in such a manner that they are representative of the stormwater discharge from that outfall. Each assessment must be kept onsite with your SWPPP and available for inspection and review by the Department at anytime.

First, fill out all information on the top of the visual monitoring form. A qualifying storm event is any storm where there is a measurable discharge. Then, take a grab sample in a clear container. Evaluate the sample in a well-lit area for the following parameters:

1. Color: Record the best description of the sample color in the appropriate space on the form.

2. Clarity: This parameter refers to how cloudy the sample is. It is usually an indication of fewer pollutants in the water if the sample is clear or transparent. If the clarity has changed since the last sample, try to identify what might have caused this to happen.

Clear – Sample doesn’t block any light; can be seen through regardless of color.

Cloudy – Sample blocks some light; objects not clear but can be identified looking through the sample.

Very Cloudy – Sample blocks most light; objects cannot be identified looking through the sample.

Opaque – Sample blocks all light; objects cannot be seen when looking through the sample.

3. Oil Sheen: Record whether or not an oil sheen is present. If a film of iridescent color is noted on the surface of the sample or a rainbow effect appears to be floating on the surface of the water, this usually indicates oil is present.

4. Odor: If sample has no odor other than natural rainwater or snowmelt, write “NO” on the visual monitoring form.

Note the presence of any of the following odors if detected, such as gasoline, diesel, oil, solvents (WD-40, other petroleum products, etc.), garbage, fishy, sweet/sugary, any other unusual odors not normally present in clean runoff from the area sampled.

5. Floating Solids: A contaminated flow may contain solids or liquids floating on the surface. Identifying floatables can aid in finding the source of the contamination. Examples of floatables are spoiled food products, oils, plant parts, solvents, sawdust, foams and fuel. Give a general description of the type of floating solids present (wood chips, leaf debris, algae, etc) in the general comments section for each sample. Identify amount of floating solids as described below.

High – More than 20% of the surface of the sample is covered with floating solids.

Moderate – Less than 20% of the surface of the sample is covered with floating solids.

Slight – Only a few floating particles observed on the surface of the sample.

None – No floating solids present on the surface of the sample.

6. Suspended solids: Record whether or not suspended solids are present in the sample. Suspended solids are particles floating inside the column of water, not on top, and may contribute to changes in water color or clarity.

Cracked or deteriorated concrete or peeling surface paint at an outfall usually indicates the presence of severely contaminated discharges. Contaminants causing this type of damage are usually very acidic or basic.

------------------------------------- WAIT 30 MINUTES -------------------------------------

Leave the sample undisturbed for 30 minutes to allow the water and anything in it to settle.

7. Settled Solids: After 30 minutes has passed, give a general description of the type of settled solids present (sand, decayed plant matter, rust particles, etc.) in the general comments section.

8. Foam: After completing #7, shake the bottle gently. Record foam results on the form as they most closely match one of the descriptions listed below.

None – Most bubbles break down within ten (10) seconds of shaking; only a few large bubbles persist longer than ten (10) seconds.

Moderate – Many small bubbles are present but these bubbles persist for less than two (minutes) after shaking.

High – Many small bubbles are present and they persist longer than two (2) minutes after shaking.

9. Detail any concerns, corrective actions taken and any other indicators of pollution present in the sample. This should include the identified source if there are visible indicators present in the sample. The person performing test must sign and date each form.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: Technical Appendices D-3

OUTFALL RECONNAISSANCE INVENTORY/ SAMPLE COLLECTION FIELD SHEET

Section 1: Background Data Subwatershed: Outfall ID:

Today’s date: Time (Military):

Investigators: Form completed by:

Temperature (°F): Rainfall (in.): Last 24 hours: Last 48 hours:

Latitude: Longitude: GPS Unit: GPS LMK #:

Camera: Photo #s:

Land Use in Drainage Area (Check all that apply):

Industrial

Ultra-Urban Residential

Suburban Residential

Commercial

Open Space

Institutional

Other:

Known Industries:

Notes (e.g., origin of outfall, if known):

Section 2: Outfall Description

LOCATION MATERIAL SHAPE DIMENSIONS (IN.) SUBMERGED

Closed Pipe

RCP CMP

PVC HDPE

Steel

Other:

Circular

Eliptical

Box

Other:

Single

Double

Triple

Other:

Diameter/Dimensions: In Water:

No Partially Fully

With Sediment:

No Partially Fully

Open drainage

Concrete

Earthen rip-rap

Other:

Trapezoid

Parabolic

Other:

Depth:

Top Width:

Bottom Width:

In-Stream (applicable when collecting samples)

Flow Present? Yes No If No, Skip to Section 5

Flow Description (If present) Trickle Moderate Substantial

Section 3: Quantitative Characterization

FIELD DATA FOR FLOWING OUTFALLS

PARAMETER RESULT UNIT EQUIPMENT

Volume Liter Bottle Flow #1

Time to fill Sec

Flow depth In Tape measure

Flow width ’ ” Ft, In Tape measure

Measured length ’ ” Ft, In Tape measure Flow #2

Time of travel S Stop watch

Temperature °F Thermometer pH pH Units Test strip/Probe

Ammonia mg/L Test strip

Attachment 2

D-4 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: Technical Appendices

Outfall Reconnaissance Inventory Field Sheet

Section 4: Physical Indicators for Flowing Outfalls Only Are Any Physical Indicators Present in the flow? Yes No (If No, Skip to Section 5)

INDICATOR CHECK if Present DESCRIPTION RELATIVE SEVERITY INDEX (1-3)

Odor Sewage Rancid/sour Petroleum/gas

Sulfide Other:

1 – Faint 2 – Easily detected 3 – Noticeable from a distance

Color Clear Brown Gray Yellow

Green Orange Red Other:

1 – Faint colors in sample bottle 2 – Clearly visible in sample bottle 3 – Clearly visible in outfall flow

Turbidity See severity 1 – Slight cloudiness 2 – Cloudy 3 – Opaque

Floatables -Does Not Include

Trash!!

Sewage (Toilet Paper, etc.) Suds

Petroleum (oil sheen) Other:

1 – Few/slight; origin not obvious

2 – Some; indications of origin (e.g., possible suds or oil sheen)

3 - Some; origin clear (e.g., obvious oil sheen, suds, or floating sanitary materials)

Section 5: Physical Indicators for Both Flowing and Non-Flowing Outfalls Are physical indicators that are not related to flow present? Yes No (If No, Skip to Section 6)

INDICATOR CHECK if Present DESCRIPTION COMMENTS

Outfall Damage Spalling, Cracking or Chipping Peeling Paint Corrosion

Deposits/Stains Oily Flow Line Paint Other:

Abnormal Vegetation Excessive Inhibited

Poor pool quality Odors Colors Floatables Oil Sheen Suds Excessive Algae Other:

Pipe benthic growth Brown Orange Green Other:

Section 6: Overall Outfall Characterization

Unlikely Potential (presence of two or more indicators) Suspect (one or more indicators with a severity of 3) Obvious

Section 7: Data Collection

1. Sample for the lab? Yes No

2. If yes, collected from: Flow Pool

3. Intermittent flow trap set? Yes No If Yes, type: OBM Caulk dam

Section 8: Any Non-Illicit Discharge Concerns (e.g., trash or needed infrastructure repairs)?

Erossion

Attachment 3

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Contract No. W50S82-### Title: Oil Water Separator Inspection and Outflow Channel Monitoring For services performed mm/yyyy Grading Chart

Meets or exceeds requirements Marginally meets requirements Does not meet requirements

Task Grade Comments Performs monthly inspections on Outfall channels IAW General Permit* per PWS section 2.1.1

Performs inspections on quarterly visual water Outfall channel inspections IAW General Permit* pg10, per PWS section 2.1.2

Performs Outfall channel IDDE screening IAW General Permit* pg5, per PWS section 2.1.3

Performs Oil/Water separator inspections per PWS section 2.2

Performs Hazardous Waste Sampling Characterist IAW PWS section 2.4 Provides inspection and sampling reports monthly IAW PWS section 2.5

Notes *Permit Number13-SF-5501, General NPDES No. MDR055501 issued by MDE Performance Threshold: Perform services with no more than two valid customer complaints per quarter Method of Surveillance: Monthly surveillance and/ or customer complaints Method of Remedy: Contractor shall respond to questions/concerns, develop appropriate resolution and implement corrective action(s) at own expense.

Govt will report to CPARS as appropriate May impact follow-on task orders

OWS1

OWS2

OWS3

OWS4

OWS5

OWS6

OWS7

OWS8

OF001

OF002

OF011

OF015

Attachment 4

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

GENERAL PERMIT FOR DISCHARGES FROM

STATE AND FEDERAL SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER

SYSTEMS

GENERAL DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 13-SF-5501

GENERAL NPDES NO. MDR055501

Final Determination:

Effective Date:

Expiration Date:

April 27, 2018

October 31, 2018

October 30, 2023

This National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit covers State and federal small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in certain portions of the State of

Maryland. MS4 owners and operators to be regulated under this general permit must submit a

Notice of Intent (NOI) to MDE by October 31, 2018. An NOI serves as notification that the MS4 owner or operator intends to comply with the terms and conditions of this general permit.

Attachment 5 i

PART I. COVERAGE UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT

A. Permit Area

B. Eligible Small MS4s

C. Obtaining Coverage

D. Definitions

PART II. NOTICE OF INTENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Deadlines for Notification

B. Contents

C. Where to Submit

PART III. WATER QUALITY

PART IV. MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURES

A. Public or Personnel Education and Outreach

B. Public or Personnel Involvement and Participation

C. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)

D. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

E. Post Construction Stormwater Management

F. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

PART V. CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION AND MEETING TOTAL

MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS

A. Develop a Baseline Impervious Area Assessment

B. Develop and Implement an Impervious Area Restoration Work Plan

C. Develop a Restoration Activity Schedule

D. BMP Database Tracking

PART VI. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT, RECORDKEEPING, REPORTING,

AND PROGRAM REVIEW

A. Evaluation and Assessment

B. Recordkeeping

C. Reporting

D. Program Review ii

PART VII. STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS

A. Duty to Comply

B. Failure to Notify

C. Limitations on Coverage

D. Penalties Under the CWA - Civil and Criminal

E. Penalties Under the State’s Environment Article - Civil and Criminal

F. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity not a Defense

G. Continuation of an Expired General Permit

H. Duty to Mitigate

I. Duty to Provide Information

J. Other Information

K. Requiring an Individual Permit

L. Property Rights

M. Severability

N. Permit Actions and Reopener Clause

O. Signature of Authorized Administrator and Permittee

P. Inspection and Entry

Q. Proper Operations and Maintenance

R. Reporting Requirements

PART VIII. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE GENERAL NPDES PERMITS

APPENDIX A Maryland Designation Criteria for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer

Systems ................................................................................................................ A-1

APPENDIX B Compliance with General Permit Requirements for Small Municipal

Separate Storm Sewer Systems ......................................................................... B-1

APPENDIX C State and Federal Small MS4 Notice of Intent Form and Waiver Form .. C-1

APPENDIX D State and Federal Small MS4 Progress Report ........................................... D-1

PART I. COVERAGE UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT

A. Permit Area

This National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit covers small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) owned or operated by the United

States of America (U.S.) or the State of Maryland (State) in certain portions of the State of Maryland as defined under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §

122.26(b)(16) and 122.32(a)(1).

B. Eligible Small MS4s

MS4s eligible for coverage under this general permit include those properties that:

1. Are owned or operated by the State of Maryland or the U.S. and located within an urbanized area; and

2. Serve developed land area greater than five acres and have at least ten percent impervious area property wide; or

3. Are already covered under an NPDES small MS4 Phase II general permit.

C. Obtaining Coverage

Owners or operators of MS4s regulated under this general permit must apply for coverage by submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) according to requirements in Part II below, using the form provided by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) in

Appendix C. A list of State and federal agencies eligible for permit coverage is found in

Appendix A. Others not listed that meet eligibility criteria described in Appendix A are required to file an NOI as well. An NOI may represent:

1. An individual MS4 located on a State or federal property; or

2. MS4s located on multiple properties owned or operated by a single government agency.

D. Definitions

Terms used in this permit are defined in relevant chapters of 40 CFR § 122 or the Code of

Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.08.01, 26.17.01, and 26.17.02. Terms not defined in CFR or COMAR shall have the meanings attributed by common use.

PART II. NOTICE OF INTENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Deadlines for Notification

Small MS4 owners or operators in State of Maryland and U.S. government properties that meet the designation criteria in Appendix A must apply for coverage under this general permit and submit to MDE an NOI that contains the information outlined in PART II.B by October 31, 2018.

B. Contents

An NOI serves as notification that the MS4 owner or operator intends to comply with this general permit. A permittee may file an application for an individual property or file a joint application that includes multiple MS4s owned, operated, or maintained by an individual government agency. The NOI form is provided in Appendix C of this permit.

The NOI must contain the following:

1. The name and address of each property for which coverage under this general permit is being sought;

2. A brief description of each property. This must include the approximate size, land uses, a description of the stormwater conveyance system, and a list of properties owned or operated by the permittee covered under the Maryland

General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity or an individual industrial surface water discharge permit;

3. The contact name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of responsible personnel for the required MS4 programs listed in Parts IV and V of this general permit;

4. A brief description of any agreements with another entity when responsibilities for permit compliance are shared between the permittee and other entity. The relationship and specific duties of all parties must be provided;

5. An estimate of the anticipated expenditures to implement the required programs specified in this general permit; and

6. An authorized signature according to Part VII.O of this general permit.

C. Where to Submit

State of Maryland and U.S. government agencies applying for coverage under this general permit must submit NOIs to the following:

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration

Sediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program

1800 Washington Boulevard

Suite 440

Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1708

PART III. WATER QUALITY

State and federal government agencies covered under this general permit must manage, implement, and enforce management programs for controlling all stormwater discharges in accordance with the CWA and corresponding stormwater NPDES regulations, 40 CFR § 122, to meet the following requirements:

1. Effectively prohibit pollutants in stormwater discharges or other unauthorized discharges into the MS4 as necessary to comply with Maryland’s receiving water quality standards;

2. Attain applicable wasteload allocations (WLAs) for each established or approved

Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for each receiving water body, consistent with Title 33 of the U.S. Code (USC) 1342(p)(3)(B)(iii); 40 CFR § 122.44(k)(2) and (3); and

3. Comply with all other provisions and requirements contained in this general permit, and in plans and schedules developed in fulfillment of this permit.

Compliance with the conditions contained in Parts IV and V of this permit shall constitute compliance with Section 402(p)(3)(B)(iii) of the CWA and adequate progress toward compliance with Maryland’s receiving water quality standards and any stormwater WLA approved by the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for this permit term.

PART IV. MINIMUM CONTROL MEASURES

Permittees must ensure that the following minimum control measures (MCMs) are implemented in the property(ies) served by the small MS4 covered under this permit. The six MCMs described below include Personnel Education and Outreach, Public or Personnel Involvement and Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Stormwater

Runoff Control, Post Construction Stormwater Management, and Pollution Prevention and Good

Housekeeping. Specific requirements for compliance with this general permit are outlined for each MCM below. Permittees must report on the status of implementation of these required programs in accordance with the MS4 Progress Report (Appendix D).

Any permittee renewing coverage under the general permit must continue to make progress on permit requirements and report information as described below. All new permittees must begin development of programs described below within the first year of permit issuance and initiate implementation of programs thereafter. Annual MS4 Progress Reports must document program development and demonstrate full implementation of all permit requirements by the end of the five-year permit term.

Permittees can choose to utilize partnerships or share responsibilities with other entities for compliance with any requirement of this general permit. This may entail establishing partnerships with the surrounding county or municipality performing similar activities under the requirements of an NPDES MS4 permit. If responsibilities for permit compliance are shared between the permittee and another entity, the relationship and specific duties of all participating entities must be described in the NOI and updated information provided in the MS4 Progress

Report. However, the permittee shall remain responsible for compliance with all conditions of this general permit. For this reason, a legally binding contract, memorandum of understanding

(MOU), or other similar means must be executed between the permittee and all other entities to avoid conflicts resulting from noncompliance with this general permit.

A. Public or Personnel Education and Outreach

Permittees are required to implement and maintain a personnel education and outreach program, and distribute education materials to the community and employees to help reduce the discharge of pollutants caused by stormwater runoff. This entails developing brochures, booklets, and training programs to educate personnel about the impacts of stormwater discharges on receiving waters, why controlling these discharges is important, and what personnel and the public and/or staff can do to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. These activities may be coordinated with other portions of the permittee’s MS4 program or developed independent of other pollution control efforts.

Renewal permittees must update and continue to maintain their personnel education and outreach program. New permittees must begin development of this program within the first year of permit issuance and initiate implementation thereafter. All permittees must provide program updates in accordance with the MS4 Progress Report specified for this

MCM. MS4 Progress Reports must document program development and demonstrate full implementation of all permit requirements by the end of the five-year permit term.

In order to comply with this MCM, all permittees must:

1. Develop a process by which the public and/or staff can report water quality complaints that must include a phone number, within one year of permit issuance;

2. Determine the target audience and develop materials to educate the audience on the impact of stormwater. These topics may include water conservation, chemical application on lawns and landscaping, proper car wash procedures, proper disposal of paint and other household hazardous waste, recycling and trash pick-up, and proper pet waste disposal;

3. Distribute stormwater educational materials through newsletters, website, or other appropriate methods. Submit examples of educational material to MDE in accordance with reporting requirements;

4. Develop and implement an annual employee training program that addresses appropriate topics to prevent or reduce the discharge of stormwater pollution into the MS4. Submit example training materials and attendee list to MDE in accordance with reporting requirements; and

5. Briefly describe in reports to MDE how the education programs complement and strengthen other programs of the MS4 permit.

B. Public or Personnel Involvement and Participation

Permittees are required to create and foster opportunities for public and/or staff participation in the MS4 management program for controlling stormwater discharges.

Recommended activities include adopt-a-stream programs, public and/or staff surveys, storm drain stenciling, stream cleanups, tree plantings, and Earth Day events. These activities may be coordinated with other portions of the permittee’s MS4 program or developed independent of other pollution control efforts.

Renewal permittees must update and continue to maintain their public or personnel involvement and participation program. New permittees must begin development of this program within the first year of permit issuance and initiate implementation thereafter.

All permittees must provide program updates in accordance with the MS4 Progress

Report specified for this MCM. MS4 Progress Reports must document program development and demonstrate full implementation of all permit requirements by the end of the five-year permit term.

In order to comply with this MCM, all permittees must:

1. Determine the target audience to promote public and/or staff involvement and participation activities;

2. Specify activities appropriate for the target audience and promote participation;

3. Perform at least five public and/or staff participation events during the permit term and report to MDE in accordance with reporting requirements;

4. Provide public and staff access to the permittee’s MS4 Progress Reports via website or other method and consider any substantive public and/or staff comments received concerning the permittee’s MS4 program (a permittee may reserve from public and staff review any information considered confidential or information that may compromise the security of an agency); and

5. Comply with all State and federal public notice requirements for any regulated activity associated with this general permit.

C. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)

Permittees are required to develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the MS4 in accordance with 40 CFR § 122.34(b)(3). A permittee will satisfy this MCM by field screening outfalls, inspecting the MS4 to identify sources of illicit discharges, eliminating illegal connections or illicit discharges, and enforcing penalties where appropriate. The illicit discharge program must also address illegal dumping and spills. Additional guidance is provided in Appendix B, Section II to assist permittees with the development of an acceptable IDDE program.

Renewal permittees must update and continue to maintain their IDDE program. New permittees must begin development of this program within the first year of permit issuance and initiate implementation thereafter. All permittees must provide program updates in accordance with the MS4 Progress Report specified for this MCM. MS4

Progress Reports must document program development and demonstrate full implementation of all permit requirements by the end of the five-year permit term.

1. Develop and maintain an updated map of the MS4 that identifies all stormwater conveyances, outfalls, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), and waters of the U.S. receiving stormwater discharges;

2. Establish a policy or other agency directive that prohibits illicit discharges into the

MS4;

3. Maintain the capability to access the storm sewer system across the entire property(ies) to investigate and eliminate illicit discharges (e.g., physical access, proper internal permissions);

4. Develop and implement written standard operating procedures (SOPs) that specify the following:

a. An inspection checklist describing how outfalls are screened for dry weather flows (see Appendix B, Figure B.2 for an example of an outfall screening checklist);

b. Frequency of outfall inspections; Screening efforts for State and federal properties may be tiered based on property size. For small properties (i.e., less than 100 acres), all outfalls must be screened each year. Medium size properties (i.e., 100 - 2,000 acres) must screen 50% of total outfalls.

Large properties (i.e., more than 2,000 acres) must screen 20% per year, up to 100 outfalls;

c. Procedures for identifying the source, and eliminating spills, illegal dumping, and other suspected illicit discharges;

d. Identification of priority areas for illicit discharge screening based on pollution potential;

e. Permittee policy to ensure illicit discharges are eliminated;

f. Procedures to inform employees, businesses, and the general public of the issues relating to illegal discharges and improper waste disposal; and

g. Coordination with adjacent MS4 operator(s).

5. Submit SOPs to MDE for review and approval within two years of permit issuance. MDE will review for consistency with guidance in Appendix B, Section

II;

6. Document results of illicit discharge screening efforts, including a description of how screening locations were prioritized and any necessary follow-up investigations and remediation measures implemented to address any suspected discharge. Submit to MDE in accordance with reporting requirements; and

7. Maintain complete records of IDDE program investigations and make available to

MDE during field reviews of the permittee’s MS4 program.

D. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

Permittees are required to comply with Environment Article, Title 4, Subtitle 1, Annotated Code of Maryland and State erosion and sediment control regulations under

COMAR 26.17.01. The statute and COMAR specify the requirements for any construction activity that disturbs 5,000 square feet of land area or 100 cubic yards or more of earth movement. MDE considers compliance with the State statute to be compliance with this MCM of this general permit, and 40 CFR § 122.34(b)(4).

All permittees must provide program updates in accordance with the MS4 Progress

Report specified for this MCM. MS4 Progress Reports must document program development and demonstrate full implementation of all permit requirements by the end of the five-year permit term. In order to comply with State and federal laws and regulations pertaining to an acceptable erosion and sediment control program, all permittees must:

1. Submit erosion and sediment control plans to MDE (or other authority when applicable) for review and approval in accordance with COMAR and with the

Maryland Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control

Guidelines for State and Federal Projects (February 2015);

2. Ensure compliance with requirements under MDE’s 2011 Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control or most recent revision and COMAR 26.17.01;

3. Ensure all necessary permits have been obtained, including MDE’s General

Permit for Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity for projects disturbing one acre or more, and local sediment and erosion control plan approval;

4. Develop a process for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints from any interested party related to construction activities within the property(ies). Notify the complainant of the investigation and findings within seven days;

5. Track all active grading permits within each property covered under this general permit and report disturbed areas for all active grading permits to MDE in accordance with reporting requirements;

6. Ensure that construction site inspections and enforcement procedures are performed in accordance with COMAR. This will require ongoing communication and collaboration with MDE to ensure that any violations are properly addressed;

7. Incorporate procedures within property operations to effectively abate sediment pollution and comply with all applicable State and federal laws pertaining to erosion and sediment control practices; and

8. Ensure staff is adequately trained on proper procedures and actions to address potential discharge of pollutants into the MS4 as a result of any construction activity. The Responsible Personnel Certification on-line training course through

MDE must be made available to appropriate staff.

E. Post Construction Stormwater Management

Permittees are required to maintain an acceptable stormwater management program in accordance with Environment Article, Title 4, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland and State stormwater management regulations under COMAR 26.17.02. The statute and

COMAR require that stormwater management must be addressed for new development and redevelopment for any proposed project that disturbs 5,000 square feet or more of land area. MDE considers compliance with the State statute to be compliance with this

MCM of this general permit, and 40 CFR § 122.34(b)(5).

All permittees must provide program updates in accordance with the MS4 Progress

Report specified for this MCM. MS4 Progress Reports must document program development and demonstrate full implementation of all permit requirements by the end of the five-year permit term. In order to comply with State and federal laws and regulations pertaining to an acceptable stormwater management program, all permittees must:

1. Submit stormwater management plans to MDE (or other authority when applicable) for review and approval in accordance with COMAR and with the

Maryland Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control

Guidelines for State and Federal Projects (February 2015) for compliance with

State stormwater management requirements;

2. Implement the principles, methods, and practices found in the latest version of the

2000 Maryland Stormwater Design Manual, Volumes I & II (Manual), and the latest version of MDE’s Maryland Stormwater Management Guidelines for State and Federal Projects. This includes that environmental site design (ESD) be implemented to the maximum extent practicable (MEP);

3. Maintain stormwater program implementation information and provide updates in accordance with the MS4 Progress Report that include:

a. Total number of plans submitted to MDE for review and approval;

b. Total number of as-built plans submitted to MDE and approved;

c. Verification that BMPs are maintained in accordance with MDE requirements outlined on approved plans.

4. Provide training to stormwater program staff and to staff responsible for proper

BMP design, performance, inspection, and routine maintenance. Report the number of trainings offered, topics covered, and number of attendees; and

5. Maintain and submit an Urban BMP database in accordance with the database structure in Appendix B, Tables B.1.a, b, and c. This information shall be submitted to MDE with annual reports.

F. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

Permittees are required to develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training component, to prevent and reduce pollutant runoff from municipal operations in accordance with 40 CFR § 122.34(b)(6). A permittee will satisfy this MCM by developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures for pollution prevention and good housekeeping on permittee owned or operated property(ies) and roads as outlined below.

Renewal permittees must update and continue to maintain their pollution prevention and good housekeeping program. New permittees must begin development of this program within the first year of permit issuance and initiate implementation thereafter. All permittees must provide program updates in accordance with the MS4 Progress Report.

MS4 Progress Reports must document program development and demonstrate full implementation of all permit requirements by the end of the five-year permit term.

1. Ensure that appropriate staff and contractors receive training at least annually.

The training must be designed to reduce or eliminate the discharge of pollutants during property operations. Training may include in-person, online, toolbox talks, on-the-job, or other formats, and permittees may build on existing training activities to fulfill this requirement. Topics must include spill prevention and response, proper disposal of waste, and periodic visual inspections to detect and correct potential discharges at properties owned or operated by the permittee;

2. Develop, implement, and maintain a good housekeeping plan for permittee owned or operated properties where any of the following activities is performed:

maintenance of vehicles or heavy equipment, and handling of any of the following materials: deicers, anti-icers, fertilizers, pesticides, road maintenance materials such as gravel and sand, or hazardous materials. A standard plan may be created to address multiple properties where similar activities are conducted, provided the below items are addressed. The plan must include:

a. A description of site activities;

b. A list of potential pollutants including their sources and locations on the site. The plan must consider conveyance of stormwater entering, flowing across, and leaving the site;

c. Written good housekeeping procedures designed to prevent discharge of pollutants off site that include regular visual inspections to detect potential discharges;

d. Written procedures for corrective actions to address any release, spill, or leak on site; and

e. Documentation of any discharge, release, leak, or spill, including date, findings, and response actions.

3. Quantify and report pollution prevention efforts related to the following activities:

a. Number of miles swept and pounds of material collected from street sweeping and inlet cleaning programs, as applicable;

b. Good housekeeping methods for pesticide application such as integrated pest management plans or alternative techniques;

c. Good housekeeping methods for fertilizer application such as chemical storage, landscaping with low maintenance/native species, and application procedures;

d. Good housekeeping methods for snow and ice control such as use of pretreatement, truck calibration and storage, and salt dome storage and containment; and

e. Other good housekeeping methods performed by the permittee not listed above.

4. Submit in the NOI a list of properties owned or operated by the permittee where the activities listed in this MCM are performed, and indicate which are covered under the Maryland General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with

Industrial Activity. Provide an update in annual reports if the status of industrial activity permit coverage changes for any property.

PART V. CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION AND MEETING TOTAL

MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS

Maryland’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) specifies…