Storm Water Circuit Rider Program

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Storm Water Circuit Rider Program

• Kelly J Waldo
• HGAC Workshop
• April 16, 2003

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Objectives

• To provide technical assistance to Lower
  Galveston Bay entities in Harris, Galveston,
  Liberty, Brazoria, and Chambers Counties.
• To assist entities with the development and
  implementation of Storm Water Management Plans.

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Storm Water Circuit Rider

• Funded by a grant from the TCEQ
• Galveston Bay Estuary Program is the contract
  manager
• 20-Year Galveston Bay Plan

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Circuit Rider Duties

• Identify Existing Programs
• Define Team Leaders
• Determine Implementation Schedule
• Funding Opportunities
• Assist with Implementation
• Assist with Annual Reports
• Listserv Capabilities

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6 Minimum Control Measures
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Public Education Outreach

• Utility Bill Inserts
• Classroom Education on Storm Water
• Pollution Prevention for Businesses
• Using the Media
• Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Wastes

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Public Involvement/Participation

• Storm Drain Stenciling
• Stream Cleanup and Monitoring
• Wetland Plantings
• Stakeholder Meetings
• Attitude Surveys
• Adopt-a-Stream Programs

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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

• Storm Sewer Map
• Ordinance
• Detect/Locate Illicit Discharges
• Trace the Source
• Removal of the Discharge
• Appropriate Enforcement Procedures and Actions

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Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for
Municipal Operations

• Training Program
• Maintenance Activities
• Maintenance Schedules
• Internal Reporting
• Inspection Procedures
• Disposal of Pollutants

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Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control

• Implement Erosion Controls
• Control Wastes
• Site Plan Review
• Receipt and Consideration of Information from the
  Public
• Site Inspection and Enforcement

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Post Construction Storm Water Management

• New Development and Redevelopment
• Structural and Non-structural BMPs
• Ordinance
• Ensure Long-term Operation and Maintenance of
  BMPs
• Maintenance Agreements

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Municipal Construction Activities

• The development of Minimum Control Measure for
  municipal construction activities is an optional
  measure and is an alternative to the MS4 seeking
  coverage under TPDES permit TXR150000.

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General Requirements

• Notice of Intent
• Program
• 100 Fee
• 5-year Permit Cycle
• Annual Reports

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Partnerships

• Share Resources
• Work Groups
• Regional Public Education and Participation
  Activities
• Share Expenses
• Share Printed Materials
• Listserv

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• Kelly J Waldo
• Storm Water Circuit Rider
• Texas Cooperative Extension
• KJWaldo_at_tamu.edu
• 281.333.3962
• www.urban-nature.org