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Phase II and other Stormwater HelpThe Phase II Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999, requires expanded NPDES permit coverage for storm water discharges from:
In addition to expanding the NPDES Storm Water Program, the Phase II Final Rule revises the "no exposure" exclusion and the temporary exemption for municipal industrial facilities under Phase I of the NPDES Storm Water Program. This page lists stormwater topics alphabetically with links to information on the three types of regulated stormwater discharges, MS4s, construction and industrial activities, and communities involved. Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
Guidance Documents & Best Management Practices for Stormwater Management Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Stormwater Polices and Guidance Documents MassDEP's policies and guidance for stormwater control in Massachusetts. Lawns & Landscapes in Your Watershed Advice and resources on protecting health and the environment while maintaining your landscape. Phase II Communities Communities in Massachusetts whose storm-sewer systems are regulated under NPDES Phase II. New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) NEIWPCC offers collaborative resources and training on water-related issues. Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory at University of Massachusetts at Amherst The University of Massachusetts Department of Plant and Soil Sciences provides a soil-testing service on the Amherst campus. US EPA NPDES Stormwater Permit Program Homepage of EPA's NPDES Permit Program. US EPA Conditional No Exposure Exclusion for Industrial Stormwater Discharges Explanation of this permit exclusion for industrial facilities, from US EPA. Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
Endangered Species Guidance
NPDES Phase II Stormwater Guidance For Meeting Endangered Species Eligibility Stormwater discharge permits may not adversely affect federally-recognized endangered species or their habitat. This guidance explains the requirements for a permit. US Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Program Information and resources about protecting plant and animal species under federal law. Endangered Species in Massachusetts This sortable list from US EPA is organized by county name. NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Addendum A of MS4 general permit From US EPA. See "General Permit for Storm Water Discharges..." under the heading "Small MS4 Program." Office of Protected Resources Species Information From National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service. Standards and Procedures for Determining Adverse Impacts to Rare Species Habitat (DWW Policy 90-2) MassDEP policy providing standards and guidelines for evaluating potential impacts of a project on wildlife habitats. EPA's NPDES Phase II General Permit for MS4s This permit for stormwater discharges from small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) is currently in force. Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
Historic Properties
NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Addendum B of the MS4 general permit From US EPA. See "General Permit for Storm Water Discharges..." under the heading "Small MS4 Program." Mass Historic Commission Stormwater discharges may not be permitted in areas where a historic site is located. Refer to the Historic Commission website for locations and other information. Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
Industrial Facilities Stormwater Discharges
NPDES Storm Water Permit Program Homepage for US EPA's NPDES Permit Program. Stormwater Discharge From Industrial Facilities Overview and resources for minimizing the impact of stormwater discharge from industrial activities such as materials handling and storage. Standard Industrial Classification Codes (SIC) codes Searchable listing of SIC codes from US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration MassDEP Stormwater Permitting Information and resources on stormwater permitting in Massachusetts, which is regulated by both MassDEP and US EPA. Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
Mosquito Control
West Nile Virus and Drinking Water Fact sheet discussing issues relating to mosquito control impacts on Massachusetts water supplies. Nile Virus Application Of Pesticides To Wetland Resource Areas, Buffer Zones, And Public Water Systems, Guideline No. BRPG01-02 MassDEP policy governing application of pesticides to sensitive areas. Disease Vectors Associated with Stormwater Runoff Article from Stormwater Magazine, March-April 2002 issue Impact of New BMP Construction on Local Public Health Agencies Article from Stormwater Magazine, March-April 2002 issue Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Plan MassDEP's strategy for controlling nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, and other NPS resources. Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
Public Education
Stormwater Outreach Materials and Reference Documents Brochures, posters, and reference documents provided by EPA's NPDES Program. Stormwater Teaching Guide, New South Wales, Australia This teaching guide is aimed at students of all grade-school levels. Although specific to conditions in southeastern Australia, the educational principles can be applied anywhere. Small Construction Sites US EPA: Construction General Permit Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), Part I, C and D. From US EPA. Second item under the heading "Small MS4 Program". Finding Your Impaired Waters Instructions for finding impaired waters using lists and reports available on the MassDEP website. Phase II towns by Watershed List Listing of Massachusetts towns regulated under the Phase II rule, with the watersheds where they are located or which are influenced by discharge from sources in the towns. Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Stormwater
Waivers
Municipalities in Massachusetts Regulated by the Phase II Rule Map and listing of towns in Massachusetts regulated by Phase II. Links to maps, notices of intent, and reports are available. |
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