§ 124-2-6. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements.  


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  • A.

    A stormwater pollution prevention plan shall include, but not be limited to, an approved erosion and sediment control plan, an approved stormwater management plan, a pollution prevention plan for regulated land-disturbing activities, and a description of any additional control measures necessary to address a TMDL pursuant to subsection E. The stormwater pollution prevention plan shall meet all requirements of 9VAC25-870-54 and 9VAC25-880-70.

    B.

    An erosion and sediment control plan consistent with the requirements of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and regulations, Chapter 104, and the PFM must be designed and implemented during construction activities. Prior to land disturbance, this plan must be approved by the Director in accordance with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and attendant regulations, Chapter 104, and the PFM.

    C.

    A stormwater management plan consistent with the requirements of § 124-2-7 must be designed and implemented during construction activities. Prior to land disturbance, this plan must be approved by the Director.

    D.

    A pollution prevention plan consistent with the requirements § 124-2-8 must be developed before land disturbance commences.

    E.

    In addition to the above requirements, if a specific WLA for a pollutant has been established in an approved TMDL and is assigned to stormwater discharges from a construction activity, additional control measures must be identified and implemented by the operator so that discharges are consistent with the assumptions and requirements of the WLA as specified in 40 CFR 450.21.

    F.

    The stormwater pollution prevention plan must address the following requirements as specified in 40 CFR 450.21, to the extent otherwise required by state law or regulations and any applicable requirements of a State Permit:

    1.

    Control stormwater volume and velocity within the site to minimize soil erosion;

    2.

    Control stormwater discharges, including both peak flow rates and total stormwater volume, to minimize erosion at outlets and to minimize downstream channel and stream bank erosion;

    3.

    Minimize the amount of soil exposed during construction activity;

    4.

    Minimize the disturbance of steep slopes;

    5.

    Minimize sediment discharges from the site. The design, installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls must address factors such as the amount, frequency, intensity and duration of precipitation, the nature of resulting stormwater runoff, and soil characteristics, including the range of soil particle sizes expected to be present on the site;

    6.

    Provide and maintain natural buffers around surface waters, direct stormwater to vegetated areas to increase sediment removal and maximize stormwater infiltration, unless infeasible;

    7.

    Minimize soil compaction and, unless infeasible, preserve topsoil;

    8.

    Stabilization of disturbed areas must, at a minimum, be initiated immediately whenever any clearing, grading, excavating or other earth disturbing activities have permanently ceased on any portion of the site, or temporarily ceased on any portion of the site and will not resume for a period exceeding 14 calendar days. Stabilization must be completed within a period of time determined by the County. In drought stricken areas where initiating vegetative stabilization measures immediately is infeasible, alternative stabilization measures must be employed as specified by the County; and

    9.

    Utilize outlet structures that withdraw water from the surface, unless infeasible, when discharging from basins and impoundments.

    G.

    The SWPPP shall be amended whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, or maintenance that has a significant effect on the discharge of pollutants to state waters and that has not been previously addressed in the SWPPP. The SWPPP must be maintained at a central location onsite. If an onsite location is unavailable, notice of the SWPPP's location must be posted near the main entrance at the construction site. (08-14-124; 06-15-124.)