W912PL-17-R-0025_LukeBombBuildUp_Volume3_Appendices.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. W912PL-17-R-0025

DATE: January 2017

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

DESIGN BUILD

FY16 F-35 Bomb Build-up Facility Project No. NUEX123002

Luke Air Force Base Maricopa County, Arizona

CORRECTED FINAL RFP- VOLUME III

Appendixes

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME I: DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 10 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 10 12 DESIGN AFTER AWARD

VOLUME II: APPENDICES

APPENDIX A LUKE ARCHITECTURAL COMPATIBILITY STUDY

APPENDIX B SELECTED CHAPTERS FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

(AEIM):

CHAPTER II CIVIL

CHAPTER III ARCHITECTURAL

CHAPTER IV STRUCTURAL

CHAPTER V MECHANICAL

CHAPTER VI ELECTRICAL

CHAPTER VIII DRAWINGS

CHAPTER XII ENVIRONMENTAL

CHAPTER XIII GEOTECHNICAL

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE

APPENDIX D BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) REQUIREMENTS

APPENDIX E DESIGN ANALYSIS GUIDANCE

APPENDIX F ARCHEOLOGICAL TESTING REPORT RESULTS SHPO SUBMITTAL

VOLUME III: APPENDICES

APPENDIX G

APPENDIX H

APPENDIX I

APPENDIX J

APPENDIX K

APPENDIX L

APPENDIX M

APPENDIX N

APPENDIX O

APPENDIX P

APPENDIX Q

APPENDIX R

APPENDIX S

STORMWATER PERMITTING GUIDANCE AND LUKE AFB BMPS

TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

CESPA STANDARD STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

DDESB PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF QUALITY DISTANCE

PRELIMINARY LEED AND HPSB CHECKLIST

AIR FORCE BASE AREA NETWORK FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION

AETC FIRST 400 FEET STANDARD GUIDANCE WITH LUKE SUPPLEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING FORMS

FIRE FLOW TEST

CONCEPTUAL PROJECT DRAWINGS

DRAFT 1354

APPENDIX G

STORMWATER PERMITTING GUIDANCE AND LUKE AFB BMPS

Arizona Stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP2013)

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Checklist

In accordance with Arizona’s Stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP-2013), Part 6.1, an operator is to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) before submitting the Notice of Intent (NOI) for permit coverage and prior to conducting any construction activity. For construction projects initiated under CGP-2008, this checklist may also be used to update an existing SWPPP for an ongoing construction project to meet the requirements of CGP-2013.

Although the use of this SWPPP checklist is not required, operators are encouraged to use this checklist to help ensure the site SWPPP meets the requirements of Arizona’s CGP-2013 (AZG2013-001). The “Descriptions” provided below do not necessarily reflect the exact wording used in the permit; rather these are stated in simplified language to provide additional guidance. (Note: If any inadvertent conflict exists between this document and the permit, the permit language prevails). The “Permit Citation” column shows you where each particular requirement is found in the CGP-2013. Use the “Location in the SWPPP” column to note the page where the requirement is addressed in your SWPPP or use "N/A" (not applicable) if your project doesn't include the activity or information described. Please leave the “For ADEQ Use Only” column blank. Using this SWPPP checklist will help you ensure that all the permit requirements are addressed in your SWPPP and will also assist the Department in conducting a more efficient review of your SWPPP if it is required to be submitted.

Please note that your SWPPP does not have to follow the format of this checklist; the purpose of this checklist is to help ensure that your SWPPP contains all required components. This checklist includes information and guidance for preparing your initial SWPPP, as well as information to include throughout the duration of your construction project, including control measures, inspections, corrective actions, and other pertinent information.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Description of Requirements

SWPPP Contents Permit Citation

Location in SWPPP

For

ADEQ

Use Only

All operator(s) shall sign and certify the SWPPP. 6.1(3) Identify the name, title, contact information and a description of the qualifications and a copy of any training certificates of each operator, or group of operators, including inspector(s), as well as the areas and phases over which each operator has control.

6.3(1 & 2)

Describe the nature of construction activities, including the size of the property, the total area expected to be disturbed by the construction activities, the construction support activity areas covered by this permit and the maximum area expected to be disturbed at any one time.

6.3(3)

Sequence and Estimated Dates of Construction Activities Installation of stormwater control measures. 6.3(4)a Commencement and duration of construction activities. 6.3(4)b Cessation, temporarily or permanently, of construction activities on the site, or in designated portions of the site including the beginning and ending dates of inactive/unstaffed status, when applicable.

6.3(4)c

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Final or temporary stabilization of areas of exposed soil. The dates for stabilization must reflect the applicable deadlines.

6.3(4)d

Removal of temporary stormwater conveyances / channels and other stormwater control measures, removal of construction equipment and vehicles, and cessation of any pollutant-generating activities.

6.3(4)e

A description of the intended sequence of construction activities, including a schedule of the estimated start dates and the duration of the activity.

6.3(4)

Site Description Construction site description. 6.3(5) Describe the site and its intended use after the Notice of Termination is filed (e.g. low density residential, shopping mall, highway, etc.).

6.3(5)a

The total area of the site and an estimate of the total area of the site expected to be disturbed by construction activities.

6.3(5)b

The percentage of the site that is impervious (e.g., paved, roofed, etc.)

before and after construction.

6.3(5)c

A description of site soils including potential for erosion. 6.3(5)d For areas where it is infeasible to maintain a 50 foot buffer describe selected alternative(s).

6.3(5)e

Identify and describe all material storage areas (including on-site and offsite overburden and stockpiles of dirt, borrow areas, etc.).

6.3(5)f

Provide general location map (e.g., a portion of an USGS quadrangle map, a city or county map or other map) – with enough detail to identify the location of the construction site and one mile radius and the waters of the U.S. including tributaries within a one mile radius of the site.

6.3(5) g(i & ii)

Site Maps Provide a site map or series of maps completed to scale showing the entire site that identifies:

6.3(6)

Topography of the site, existing types of cover (e.g., forest, pasture, pavement, structures), and drainage pattern(s) of flow onto, over, and from the site property before and after major grading activities.

6.3(6)a

Drainage divides and direction of stormwater flow (i.e., use arrows to show which way stormwater will flow).

6.3(6)b

Areas of soil disturbance and areas that will not be disturbed.

Boundaries of the property and of the locations where construction activities will occur, noting any phasing of construction activities; locations where sediment or soil will be stockpiled; locations of any crossings of surface waters;

designated points on the site where vehicles will exit onto paved roads and locations of construction support activity areas covered by this permit.

c(i – v)

Locations of temporary and permanent stormwater control measures identified in the SWPPP.

6.3(6)d

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Locations where stabilization control measures are expected to be implemented.

6.3(6)e

Areas protected by buffers (i.e., either the 50-foot buffer or other buffer areas retained on site when within 50 feet of a perennial water), including the boundary line of all such buffers.

6.3(6)f

Locations of on-site material, waste, borrow areas, or equipment storage areas, and other supporting activities.

6.3(6)g

Locations of all potential pollutant-generating activities (see Part 6.3(9)).

6.3(6)h

Locations of all surface waters and any impaired waters or OAWs within 1/4 mile of the facility.

6.3(6)i

Stormwater discharge location(s), using arrows to indicate discharge direction. Include: location(s) where stormwater and/or allowable non-stormwater discharges are discharged to waters of the U.S. and location(s) of any discharges to municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) from the construction site.

Note: Where surface waters and/or MS4s receiving stormwater will not fit on the plan sheet, they shall be identified with an arrow indicating the direction and distance to the surface water and/or MS4.

j(i & ii)

Locations and registration numbers of on-site drywells and drywells on adjacent properties that have the potential to receive stormwater from the site.

6.3(6)k

Areas where final stabilization has been established and no further construction permit requirements apply.

6.3(6)l

Location and boundaries of environmentally sensitive areas and buffer zones to be preserved.

6.3(6)m

Identify the nearest receiving water(s), including ephemeral and intermittent streams, dry washes, and arroyos. If applicable, the SWPPP shall also identify the areal extent and describe any wetlands near the site that could be disturbed or that could potentially receive discharges from disturbed areas of the project. Indicate if the receiving water is listed as impaired, or an OAW.

6.3(7)

Stormwater Control Measures Describe all control measures that will be implemented and maintained as part of the construction project to control pollutants in stormwater and allowable non-stormwater discharges.

3.1.4, 6.3(8)

Erosion and sediment controls for the following:

Volume and velocity Peak flow rates and total discharge To minimize exposed soils and disturbance on steep slopes To minimize sediment discharges from the site Maintain natural buffers Minimize soil compaction

3.1.1 3.1.1.1 3.1.1.2 3.1.1.3 3.1.1.4 3.1.1.5 3.1.1.6

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Site stabilization Temporary stabilization Final stabilization Alternative stabilization

3.1.2 3.1.2.1 3.1.2.2 3.1.2.3

Pollution prevention Minimize the discharge of pollutants Construction site egress Good housekeeping Spill prevention and response

3.1.3 3.1.3.1 3.1.3.2 3.1.3.3 3.1.3.4

For each major activity identified at Part 6.3 in the project sequence of activities a description of: the control measures, including controls to minimize or eliminate non-stormwater discharges; the general sequence during the construction process or schedule that the control measures will be implemented; and which operator is responsible for the implementation of which control measures.

6.3(8) a(i – iii)

Provide drawings and/or specifications for the structural control measures.

6.3(8)b

Describe how sediment controls will be installed and made operational prior to conducting earth-disturbing activities.

6.3(8)c

For site egress points, document the control measures that are intended to minimize tracking of pollutants from vehicles leaving the site.

6.3(8)d

Provide a written account or other documentation of repairs of structural control measures, including date(s) of discovery and when repairs were made.

6.4(7)

For sites located within 50 feet of a perennial water, describe how existing vegetation will be preserved. If existing vegetation cannot be preserved, describe alternative sediment control measures to be implemented.

6.4(10)

Summary of Potential Pollutant Sources Identify the location and describe any pollutant sources, including any non-stormwater discharges expected to be associated with the project, from areas other than construction (i.e., support activities including stormwater discharges from dedicated asphalt or concrete plants and any other non-construction pollutant sources such as fueling and maintenance operations, materials stored on-site, waste piles, equipment staging yards, etc.).

6.3(9)

Describe control measures to minimize pollutant discharges. 6.3(9) If within 1/4 mile of an impaired water, identify sources of the pollutants of concern listed on the 303(d) list that may potentially be discharged from the construction site and describe additional or enhanced control measures to minimize discharges of these pollutants.

6.3(9)

Use of Treatment Chemicals If polymers, flocculants, or other cationic treatment chemicals will be used at the site, the SWPPP shall include:

6.3(10)

Justification for the need for such chemicals and an assessment of potential water quality impacts.

6.3(10)a

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Description of the training specific personnel have or will receive on the use and storage of any cationic treatment chemicals and/or chemical treatment systems at the construction site.

6.3(10)b

Listing of all treatment chemicals to be used at the site, a description of how the chemicals will be stored, and why the selection of these chemicals is suited to the soil characteristics of the site.

6.3(10)c

Dosage of all treatment chemicals that will be used at the site or the methodology that will be used to determine dosage.

6.3(10)d

Copy(ies) of any applicable Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDS).

6.3(10)e

Schematic drawings of any chemically-enhanced stormwater controls or chemical treatment systems to be used for application of the treatment chemicals.

6.3(10)f

Copies of applicable manufacturer’s specifications regarding the use of specific treatment chemicals and/or chemical treatment systems and references to state or local requirements affecting the use of these chemicals.

6.3(10)g

Pollution Prevention Procedures Describe procedures to prevent and respond to spills, leaks, and other releases including procedures for plainly labeling containers;

preventative measures between material storage and traffic areas;

secondary containment provisions; procedures for material storage and handling; procedures for responding to releases - include the name or position of the employee(s) responsible for detection and response and procedures for notification of appropriate parties when a release occurs.

6.3(11), a (i – iv)

Describe procedures for handling and disposing of wastes generated at the site.

6.3(11)b

Inspections Identify the frequency the site will be inspected (routine, reduced, sensitive water schedule, inactive/unstaffed schedule, etc).

4.2, 6.8(2)

Include a copy of the Inspection Report Form to be used at the site. 4.4, 6.8(4) A copy of each completed inspection form. 6.4(8) Identify personnel responsible for conducting site inspections and inspector qualifications.

6.8(1), 6.8(5)

Identify beginning and end dates of any reduced inspections schedules. 6.8(3) If the construction site becomes inactive and unstaffed, provide information about the change in status, including dates and any change to the inspection schedule.

6.4(11)

Monitoring (for site located within 1/4 mile of an impaired water or Outstanding Arizona Water)

1.5(3), 1.5(4), and 7

Provide justification / rationale as to why analytical monitoring is not necessary, if appropriate.

7.0, 7.1

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CGP-2013 SWPPP Checklist 6

If monitoring is required, provide the following:

Sampling frequency (when will samples be collected). 7.3(1) Sample locations (where will samples be collected, how many locations, and other pertinent information).

7.3(3)

For sites adjacent to, or discharge directly to an impaired water, identify instream turbidity monitoring procedures and locations.

7.3(3)a

Site specific sampling proposal if the site discharges to a lake that is listed as impaired or OAW.

7.3(3)b

Monitoring parameters (what will samples be tested for;

turbidity, metals, pesticides, etc.).

7.3(4)

Sampling and Analyses Plan (SAP). Identify and ensure personnel are trained and include written procedures for sample collection, preservation, tracking (chain-of-custody procedures), handling, and equipment maintenance and calibration.

7.3(5)

Corrective Actions Update the SWPPP, as necessary, in response to corrective action triggers.

5.1, 5.2, 6.4(9)

Provide a summary of corrective actions taken or to be taken in response to a corrective action trigger.

5.3(2)(a)

Identify any required SWPPP modifications in response to a corrective action.

5.3(2)(b)

Identify dates when corrective actions are initiated or to be initiated. 5.3(2)(c) Record dates when corrective actions are completed or expected to be completed.

5.3(2)(d)

Include copies of corrective action report(s) with the SWPPP. 5.3

Documentation and Reporting Requirements (as applicable - either include in SWPPP or include a place holder for if/when these documents are generated.)

A copy of CGP-2013 (AZG2013-001). 6.4(1) A copy of the NOI submitted to ADEQ, including any correspondence related to coverage under this permit.

6.4(2)

A copy of the authorization certificate from ADEQ. 6.4(3) Identification of any municipality that received a copy of the authorization certificate.

6.4(4)

Copies of any other environmental agreements (such as 404 permits, local grading permits, etc) with any state, local, or federal agencies.

6.4(5)

Descriptions and dates of any incidences of significant spills, leaks, or other releases.

6.4(6)

Provide a listing and description of permanent, post-construction stormwater management control measures that will be installed during the construction process to control pollutants in stormwater discharges after construction activities are complete.

6.4(12)

Permit No. AZG2013-001

Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 COVERAGE UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT

1.1 PERMIT AREA

1.2 ELIGIBILITY

1.3 AUTHORIZED DISCHARGES

1.4 PROHIBITED DISCHARGES

1.5 LIMITATIONS OF COVERAGE

1.6 EROSIVITY WAIVERS FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

2.0 AUTHORIZATION UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT

2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OPERATORS

2.2 PREREQUISITES FOR SUBMITTING A NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)

2.3 SUBMITTING AN NOI

2.4 AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY-RELATED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

2.5 TERMINATING COVERAGE

2.6 CHANGE OF OPERATOR REQUEST DUE TO FORECLOSURE OR BANKRUPTCY

3.0 EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND WATER QUALITY STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALL

DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES

3.1. NON-NUMERIC EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL MEASURES

3.2 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

4.0 INSPECTIONS

4.1 INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

4.2 INSPECTION SCHEDULE

4.3 SCOPE OF INSPECTIONS

4.4 INSPECTION REPORT FORM

4.5 INSPECTION FOLLOW-UP

5.0 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

5.1 CORRECTIVE ACTION TRIGGERS

5.2 CORRECTIVE ACTION DEADLINES

5.3 CORRECTIVE ACTION REPORT

6.0 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) PREPARATION

6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.2 TYPES OF OPERATORS

6.3 SWPPP CONTENTS

6.4 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING PERMIT RELATED RECORDS

6.5 SWPPP UPDATES AND MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

6.6 DEFICIENCIES IN THE SWPPP

6.7 POSTING, SWPPP REVIEW AND MAKING SWPPPS AVAILABLE

6.8 PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

7.0 STORMWATER MONITORING

7.1 MONITORING PROGRAM

7.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

7.3 ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

8.0 FEES, REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING

8.1 FEE REQUIREMENTS

8.2 RECORDS

APPENDIX A. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS (FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PERMIT). ........ A-1

APPENDIX B. STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS..................................................................................B-1

ADEQ 2013 CGP

Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity 1

1.0 COVERAGE UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT

1.1 Permit Area.

This general permit covers the state of Arizona. This permit is not authorized for use by operators with stormwater discharges associated with construction activities on any Indian Country lands in Arizona.

USEPA Region 9 is the permitting authority for Indian lands in Arizona.

1.2 Eligibility.

This general permit authorizes stormwater discharges associated with “construction activities”, as defined in Appendix A that will disturb one or more acres of land, or will disturb less than one acre, but is part of a common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb one acre or more. This general permit is also applicable to stormwater discharges associated with support activities from temporary plants or operations set up to produce concrete, asphalt, or other materials exclusively for the permitted construction project. See 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(x) and (15).

Operators of small construction sites (less than five (5) acres – see 40 CFR 122.26(b)(15) and Appendix A) may, if eligible, choose a waiver from coverage under this permit, provided that site remains in compliance with the applicable requirements of Part 1.5 during construction.

Coverage under this permit may be required for any discharge that ADEQ determines is needed in accordance with A.A.C. R18-9-A902(B)(8)(d).

Any discharges that are not consistent with the eligibility conditions of this permit are not authorized by this permit. A person shall either apply for a separate Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit to cover such ineligible discharge(s), cease the discharge(s), or take necessary steps to make the discharge(s) eligible for coverage under this permit.

Individual Permit Requirements. An operator who desires to obtain an individual stormwater permit (in accordance with the requirements of A.A.C. R18-9-C902(B), or is required by ADEQ to obtain an individual stormwater permit (in accordance with A.A.C. R18-9-C902(A)), shall comply with the requirements of Appendix B, Subsections 17 and 18(a)(i).

1.3 Authorized Discharges.

1. Allowable Stormwater Discharges. An operator may discharge pollutants in:

a. Stormwater runoff associated with construction activities provided the discharge is conducted in compliance with this permit;

b. Discharges requiring a stormwater permit under 40 CFR 122.26(a)(1)(v); 40 CFR 122.26(b)(15)(ii); or under 40 CFR 122.26(a)(9);

c. Stormwater discharges from construction support activities (e.g., concrete or asphalt batch plants, equipment staging yards, material storage areas, excavated material disposal areas, borrow areas) provided:

i. The support activity is directly related to a construction site that is required to have AZPDES permit coverage for discharges of stormwater associated with construction activity;

ii. The support activity is not a commercial operation (serving multiple unrelated construction projects by different operators) and does not operate beyond the completion of the construction activity for which the support activity is directly associated.

iii. The support activity is not otherwise covered by a separate AZPDES permit; and

iv. Appropriate control measures for the discharges from the support activity areas are identified in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implemented.

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2. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges.

a. The following are the only non-stormwater discharges allowed under this permit. These discharges are allowed provided they are reduced or eliminated to the extent practicable. When allowable non-stormwater discharges can not be practicably eliminated, the operator shall install appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate pollutants in the discharge to assure compliance with Part 3 of this permit:

i. Discharges from emergency fire-fighting activities;

ii. Water used to control dust, provided reclaimed water or other process wastewaters are not used;

iii. Routine external building wash down where detergents are not used;

iv. Water used to rinse vehicles and equipment, provided that reclaimed water or other wastewater is not used and no soaps, solvents, detergents, oils, grease or fuels are present in the rinsate;

v. Pavement wash waters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) and where detergents are not used;

vi. Uncontaminated air conditioning or compressor condensate;

vii. Uncontaminated groundwater or spring water;

viii. Foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents;

ix. Water from fire fighting system testing and maintenance, including hydrant flushings;

x. Discharges related to installation and maintenance of potable water supply systems, including disinfection and flushing activities, discharges resulting from pressure releases or overflows, and discharges from wells approved by ADEQ for drinking water use;

xi. Hydrostatic testing of new pipes, tanks or vessels using potable water, surface water, or uncontaminated groundwater;

xii. Water used for compacting soil, provided reclaimed water or other wastewaters are not used;

xiii. Water used for drilling and coring such as for evaluation of foundation materials, where flows are not contaminated with additives; and

xiv. Uncontaminated waters obtained from dewatering operations/ foundations in preparation for and during excavation and construction provided the discharge are managed as specified in Part 3.1.4 of this permit.

Note: This permit does not prohibit the use of reclaimed or other process wastewaters on-site for dust control, soil compaction or for landscape irrigation. However, such activities shall be managed in a way that they are not discharged off site or applied during rain events consistent with A.A.C.

R18-9-704(G)(3)(c) of the reclaimed water rules. Therefore, they are not permissible ‘discharges’.

b. If the site is within 1/4 mile of an outstanding Arizona water (OAW), the operator shall not discharge any non-stormwater under this permit, except for emergency fire-fighting activities, unless specifically authorized by the Department.

1.4 Prohibited Discharges.

The operator shall not allow any non-stormwater discharges from the site except as provided in Part 1.3(2). All other non-stormwater discharges (not listed above) shall be eliminated or authorized under a separate AZPDES permit, as those discharges are not authorized under this permit. Stormwater discharges that are mixed with non-stormwater, other than the allowable non-stormwater discharges

Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity 3 listed in Part 1.3(2) are not eligible for coverage under this permit. The following discharges are prohibited:

1. Wastewater from washout of concrete, unless managed by an appropriate control as described in Part 3.1.3.1(1);

2. Wastewater from washout and cleanout of stucco, paint, form release oils, curing compounds and other construction materials, unless managed by an appropriate control as described in Part 3.1.3.1(3);

3. Fuels, oils, or other pollutants used in vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance;

4. Soaps or solvents used in vehicle and equipment washing; and

5. Toxic or hazardous substances from a spill or other release.

1.5 Limitations of Coverage.

1. Post-Construction Discharges. This general permit does not authorize stormwater discharges that originate from the site after construction activities have been completed and the site, including any temporary support activity site, has achieved final stabilization and a Notice of Termination (NOT) has been submitted to ADEQ. Post-construction stormwater discharges from industrial sites may need to be covered by a separate AZPDES permit.

2. Discharges Covered by Another AZPDES Permit. This general permit does not authorize stormwater discharges associated with construction activity that are covered under an individual permit or another applicable general permit.

3. Impaired Waters. The following conditions and requirements apply if any portion of the construction site is located within 1/4 mile of a receiving water listed as impaired under section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act:

a. The operator must submit a copy of the SWPPP and associated review fee with the NOI to ADEQ;

b. The SWPPP must include a sampling and analysis plan (see Part 7.3(5)) for analytical monitoring if there is potential for discharges from the site to include the pollutant(s) for which the receiving water is impaired. However, if the operator can demonstrate there is no reasonable potential that construction activities could be an additional source of the identified pollutant(s), analytical monitoring is not required. As part of this demonstration, the operator must consider all on-site activities, including the potential for the pollutants (metals, nutrients, etc.) to be present in site soils. The demonstration must be included in the SWPPP submitted for ADEQ’s review;

c. If a discharge contains pollutants for which an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) has been established, the SWPPP shall specifically identify control measures necessary to ensure the discharges will be consistent with the provisions of the TMDL:

4. Outstanding Arizona waters (OAW). The following conditions and requirements apply if any portion of the construction site is located within 1/4 mile of a receiving water listed as an OAW in A.A.C. R18-11-112(G):

a. The operator must submit a copy of the SWPPP and associated review fee with the NOI to ADEQ;

b. The SWPPP must include a sampling and analysis plan for analytical monitoring (see Part 7.3(5)) of pollutants expected to discharge from the site, including sediment;

1.6 Erosivity Waivers for Small Construction Activities.

A person performing construction activity which disturbs between one and five acres may be exempt from obtaining coverage under this permit for the duration of the project based on a low potential for soil erosion for the duration of the project (i.e., the Erosivity Waiver).

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Note: Construction activities that disturb five acres or greater, or less than five acres but are part of a common plan of development or sale, are not eligible for any of this waiver.

1. Calculating the Erosivity Waiver. Low potential for erosion is defined as a rainfall erosivity (R) factor of less than five as calculated using ADEQ’s Smart NOI Web site.

The small construction project’s rainfall erosivity factor calculation shall be less than five during the entire period of construction activity. The period of construction activity begins at initial earth disturbance (commencement of construction activities) and ends with final site stabilization.

The applicant shall certify to ADEQ that construction activity will occur only when the rainfall erosivity factor is less than five.

If any portion of the construction site is located within 1/4 mile of an impaired water or OAW, the site is not eligible for the erosivity waiver. The erosivity waiver is predicated on the above criteria being met and proper application procedures being followed.

Projects Which Extend Past Certified Period. If the small construction project continues beyond the calculated “end date” as shown on the Permit Waiver Certification, the operator is in violation of this permit. If this occurs, the operator shall prepare a SWPPP and submit an NOI as required under Parts 2.3 and 6.0 before the end of the certified waiver period.

2. Permit Waiver Certification. The operator shall obtain an AZPDES Permit Waiver Certification before commencing construction activities. All waiver certifications require an AZPDES fee in accordance with A.A.C. R18-14-109, Table 6. ADEQ will not issue a waiver until the proper fee is paid.

An operator of a construction activity that is eligible for one of the above waivers shall provide the following information:

a. The name, address, and telephone number of the construction site operator(s);

b. The name (or other identifier), address, county, and parcel or lot number as recorded by the county, of the construction project or site;

c. An accurate (within 15 seconds) latitude and longitude (in degrees/ minutes/ seconds format) of the construction project or site at the point of discharge nearest to the receiving water;

d. The project start and completion (final stabilization) dates;

e. The total project acreage and the acreage to be disturbed by the operator submitting the

NOI, to the nearest 0.5 acre;

f. If there is potential for discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer system (including municipal streets and other improvements that can convey stormwater), the name of the municipal operator of the storm sewer;

g. The name of the waterbody(s) that would be receiving stormwater discharges from the construction project;

h. For the erosivity waiver, verification that the rainfall erosivity factor calculation that applies to the active construction phase at the project site is less than five calculated using ADEQ’s Smart NOI Web site; and

i. The waiver certification form shall be signed using the electronic signature feature on the Smart NOI Web site and in accordance with the signatory requirements of Appendix B, Subsection 9.

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2.0 AUTHORIZATION UNDER THIS GENERAL PERMIT

The operator shall review all the conditions and requirements of this permit before submitting any of the forms described in Part 2.

2.1 Responsibilities of Operators.

2.1.1 All operators. All operators are required to obtain coverage for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity under this permit or an alternative AZPDES permit. For the purposes of this permit, an “operator” is any person associated with a construction project that meets either of the following two criteria:

1. The person has operational control over construction plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications; or

2. The person has day-to-day operational control of those activities at a project that are necessary to ensure compliance with the permit conditions (e.g., they are authorized to direct workers at a site to carry out activities required by the permit).

Subcontractors generally are not considered operators for the purposes of this permit.

2.1.2 Multiple Operators. Where there are multiple operators associated with the same project, all operators are required to obtain permit coverage. The following applies in these situations:

1. If one operator has control over plans and specifications and a different operator has control over activities at the project site, they may divide responsibility for compliance with the terms of this permit as long as they jointly develop a common SWPPP (see Part 6.1(1)), which documents which operator has responsibility for each requirement of the permit.

2. If an operator only has operational control over a portion of a larger project (e.g., one of four homebuilders in a subdivision), the operator is responsible for compliance with applicable effluent limits (see Part 3), terms, and conditions of this permit as it relates to their activities on their portion of the construction site and implementation of control measures described in the SWPPP in the areas under their control.

3. Operators must ensure either directly or through coordination with other operators, that their activities do not render another person’s pollutant discharge controls ineffective.

4. If the operator of a construction support activity (see Part 1.3(1)(c)) is different than the operator of the main construction site, that operator is also required to obtain permit coverage.

2.2 Prerequisites for Submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI).

A person may be authorized to discharge under this permit only if the stormwater discharge is associated with construction activities from the project site. Prior to submission of an NOI, an applicant seeking authorization to discharge under this general permit shall:

1. Meet the eligibility requirements under Part 1.2; and

2. Develop a SWPPP that meets the requirements of Part 6 of this permit and that covers either the entire site or all portions of the site for which the person is an operator.

a. The SWPPP shall be prepared prior to submission of the NOI and shall be implemented prior to the start of construction.

b. The SWPPP is not required to be submitted to ADEQ (unless the project is within 1/4 mile of an impaired water or OAW as described in Parts 1.5(3) and 1.5(4)) but shall be retained and made available in accordance with Part 6.7.

Note: Emergency-related construction activities (see Part 2.4) are automatically authorized to discharge under this permit (see Appendix A).

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2.3 Submitting an NOI.

1. Application Required.

a. The operator shall submit separate, accurate and complete NOIs to ADEQ for each project that disturbs one or more acres of land. The operator of a common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb one or more acres must submit completed NOIs to ADEQ at the address specified in Part 8.2.

b. Submission of the NOI demonstrates the operator’s intent to be covered by this permit; it is not a determination by ADEQ that the operator has met the eligibility requirements for the permit. Discharges are not authorized if ADEQ notifies the operator that further evaluation is necessary, or the discharges are not eligible for coverage under this permit.

c. Whenever the operator changes or another is added during the construction project, the new operator shall also submit an NOI to be authorized under this permit before taking over operational control or commencing construction activities at the site.

2. NOI Requirements. Construction site operators seeking authorization for stormwater discharges under this general permit shall submit a complete and accurate AZPDES NOI form to ADEQ.

Submit to the Department a complete and accurate NOI form electronically via the Smart NOI Web site at: https://az.gov/app/smartnoi/ or submit a paper copy with original signature in accordance with A.A.C. R18-9-C901(D) to the address listed in Part 8.2.

The NOI form is available at http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/permits/cgp.html

The NOI form requires, at a minimum, the following information:

a. The name, address, and telephone number of the construction site operator;

b. The type of project (e.g., school, commercial, subdivision, roadway, etc.) shall be specifically identified on the NOI;

c. Whether the project is part of a greater plan of development;

d. Estimates of the total project acreage and the acreage to be disturbed by the operator submitting the NOI;

e. The printed name (or other identifier), address, county, lot number or parcel or lot number as recorded by the county, of the construction project or site;

f. An accurate (within 15 seconds) latitude and longitude (in degrees/ minutes/ seconds format) of the construction site at the point nearest the closest receiving water. If the site is located within 1/4 mile of an impaired water or OAW, the operator shall provide the latitude and longitude of the property that is closest to the impaired water or OAW. If the site is part of a larger common plan of development, the operator shall provide the latitude and longitude of the discharge point for the portion of the site covered by that

NOI;

g. Whether any part of the site is located on Indian Country;

h. Confirmation that a SWPPP meeting the requirements in Part 6 of this permit has been developed and will be implemented prior to commencement of construction activities. If the NOI is a late application, the operator shall certify that a SWPPP has been developed and implemented prior to submittal of the NOI;

i. The onsite location where the SWPPP may be viewed and the name and telephone number of a contact person;

j. Provide the name of the closest receiving water, which may include an unnamed wash;

k. The name(s) of the MS4 into which there is a potential to discharge, if applicable;

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l. The project’s estimated start and completion dates;

m. Whether the project has or will need any other water quality permits or approvals, including, but not limited to, subdivision approvals, a Clean Water Act (CWA) section 404 permit, and the permit number(s), if applicable;

n. Whether any portion is within 1/4 mile of an impaired or OAW; and

o. All Notice of Intent forms must be signed in accordance with the signatory requirements of Appendix B, Subsection 9.

p. An NOI is not complete unless the appropriate fee is paid.

3. Effective Date of Permit Coverage.

a. Incomplete NOI Submitted. If ADEQ notifies the operator that an NOI is incomplete or incorrect, the operator shall submit an amended NOI if the operator still intends to obtain coverage under this permit.

b. Discharges to Impaired or outstanding Arizona waters. Applicants seeking coverage for a construction site that is located within 1/4 mile of an impaired or outstanding Arizona water are not authorized under this permit for a minimum of 30 calendar days following receipt of the signed NOI, SWPPP and initial application fee. ADEQ may notify operators within this time-frame that there is cause for a SWPPP amendment or denial of coverage as specified in Parts 1.5(3) and 1.5(4) of this permit. If notification is not received in the 30 calendar day time period, the operator may assume coverage under this permit; the operator must verify with the Department that the Surface Water Section received the NOI and SWPPP prior to commencement of construction activities.

c. NOIs Requiring Additional Evaluation. ADEQ may notify an operator that authorization to discharge shall not occur for up to 30 calendar days in the event that review of the NOI identifies information requiring further evaluation, including that the SWPPP be submitted to ADEQ. This notification may be made either in writing, email, by fax or phone contact. Operators receiving notice of a delay in coverage may discharge 30 calendar days after the date the signed NOI is received unless further notice is received from the Department during this time period. Such further notice may confirm authorization to discharge or deny permit coverage and require an application for an individual permit.

If the operator receives notification from ADEQ that the SWPPP is incomplete or otherwise deficient, the operator shall submit a revised SWPPP to ADEQ that addresses the Department’s comments if the operator still intends to obtain permit coverage. If review of the revised SWPPP reveals that a discharge of pollutants may cause or contribute to an exceedance of an applicable water quality standard, monitoring may be required, in accordance with Part 7. The revised SWPPP must include the applicable re-review fee. Permit coverage is suspended until the Department issues the permit authorization certificate.

d. Routine Coverage. Except as provided in Parts 2.3(3)(a) through (c), an eligible operator is authorized to discharge stormwater from a construction project 7 calendar days after a complete and accurate NOI is received by ADEQ’s Surface Water Section or when an authorization certificate is issued, whichever is earlier. However, in order to rely on the 7 calendar day “default” provision, the operator must submit the NOI in a manner that documents the date of ADEQ’s receipt (i.e., certified mail, hand delivery, etc.).

Alternatively, applicants that submit a SMART NOI using the electronic signature feature will typically obtain immediate authorization unless any portion of the site is located within 1/4 mile of an impaired water or OAW.

e. Ongoing Construction Projects. For operators of construction projects ongoing as of the effective date of this permit that received authorization to discharge for these projects

Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity 8 under the expired Construction General Permit (AZG2008-001), coverage will automatically transfer to CGP 2013 and remain in effect until the operator submits an NOT (in accordance with Part 2.5). An operator that has had authorization automatically transferred and re-issued shall comply with the terms of this permit, as described in i., ii.

and iii. below. Parts 2.3(3)(b), (c) and (d) do not apply to operators of on-going construction projects that were authorized to discharge under AZG2008-001.

i. Within the first 120 days from the effective date of this permit, the operator shall update the SWPPP as necessary to comply with the requirements of Part 6 of this permit.

ii. The operator may continue to comply with the terms and conditions of the expired AZG2008-001 until the SWPPP is updated, within the first 120 days from the effective date of this permit.

iii. An operator may submit an NOT within the first 120 days from the effective date of this permit, if the operator is eligible to submit an NOT (e.g., construction is finished and final stabilization has been achieved).

f. Change in Operators. For construction projects where the operator changes, including instances where an operator is added after an NOI has been submitted, the new operator shall submit an NOI and receive an authorization certificate before assuming operational control or commencing work on-site (see Appendix B, Subsection 19).

g. Certificate of Authorization. The operator will receive an authorization certificate (by mail, or electronically via the Smart NOI system for electronic submittals with e-signatures) assigning an authorization number and approval date.

Note: The Certificate of Authorization is not the permit. The authorization certificate acknowledges that the Department received the NOI and that the operator is authorized to discharge subject to the terms and conditions of this permit.

Correspondence with ADEQ concerning any construction activity covered by this permit shall reference the authorization number.

4. Late Applications. The operator is only permitted for discharges that occur after a complete and accurate NOI is received by ADEQ and authorization is granted. ADEQ reserves the right to take enforcement action for any un-permitted discharges or permit noncompliance that occur between the time construction commenced and either permit authorization is granted, denied, or a complete and accurate Permit Waiver Certification form is submitted and the wavier is approved.

5. Discharges to a regulated MS4. Construction sites located within a regulated MS4 shall submit a copy of the Department’s Authorization to Discharge to the MS4 operator. A list of regulated MS4s is found at http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/permits/stormwater.html#ms4s.

6. Revised NOI. If personnel contact information or the operator address on the NOI filed for permit coverage changes during permit coverage, the operator shall submit a revised NOI to ADEQ indicating the updated information. If information other than personnel contact or the operator’s address changes, a new NOI shall be submitted to the address specified in Part 8.2. No fee is assessed for submitting a revised NOI.

2.4 Authorization of Emergency-Related Construction Activities

Emergency-related construction activities are automatically authorized provided that:

1. The project is being performed in order to avoid imminent endangerment to human health or the environment or in response to a emergency and the activity requires immediate authorization;

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2. If the activity continues past 30 calendar days of commencing construction activities (see Part 2.2), the operator shall prepare a SWPPP and submit a complete and accurate NOI;

3. The operator provides documentation in the SWPPP to substantiate the occurrence of the public emergency; and

4. The operator complies with all other applicable requirements in the permit regarding discharges associated with the construction activities.

Note: Operators of emergency-related construction activities are considered provisionally covered under the terms and conditions of this permit immediately, unless ADEQ notifies the operator that the authorization has been delayed or denied.

2.5 Terminating Coverage.

1. Notice Required. To terminate permit coverage, the operator shall submit a complete and accurate Notice of Termination (NOT) form to the address listed in Part 8.2. Other NOT options (i.e., electronic submission) may also be used if ADEQ makes the information available on the Internet of or by public notice. The operator is responsible for meeting the terms and conditions of this permit until the construction site’s authorization is terminated.

All NOT forms must be signed in accordance with the signatory requirements of Appendix B, Subsection 9.

The operator may submit a complete and accurate NOT form to ADEQ after any of the following conditions have been met:

a. The operator has established final stabilization on all portions of the site for which the operator is responsible, in accordance with Part 3.1.2.2.

b. Another operator who has a valid authorization number under this general permit or an individual AZPDES permit has assumed control over all areas of the site that have not been finally stabilized (see Appendix B, Subsection 19);

c. For residential construction only, temporary stabilization has been completed and the residence has been transferred to the homeowner (or a homeowner’s association) in accordance with Part 3.1.2.2(2)(b);

d. The planned construction activity identified on the original NOI was never initiated (i.e., no grading or earthwork was ever started) and plans for construction have been permanently abandoned or indefinitely postponed;

e. The operator has obtained coverage for the site under another AZPDES permit;

f. The operator qualifies for one of the stabilization alternatives in Part 3.1.2.3. If qualifying for either alternative, the operator shall submit the required documentation with the NOT demonstrating compliance with Part 3.1.2.3.

Note: NOTs can only be submitted to ADEQ for those sites which obtained timely permit authorization by submitting a complete and accurate NOI. Sites which did not receive permit authorization have no permit coverage to terminate.

2. NOT Requirements. The operator shall submit to ADEQ a complete and accurate NOT form electronically via the Smart NOI Web site at: https://az.gov/app/smartnoi/ or submit a paper copy (photocopy/ fax/ e-mail/ electronic) to the address listed in Part 8.2. All NOT forms must be signed in accordance with the signatory requirements of Appendix B, Subsection 9.

Note: The operator shall receive an acknowledgement letter upon ADEQ’s receipt of the operator’s completed NOT form.

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