Chapter 8 - Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
MCM
8.0
Introduction
The
pollution prevention and good housekeeping minimum
control measure is the last of six measures the operator
of a Phase II regulated municipal separate storm sewer
system (MS4) is required to include in its stormwater
management program to meet the conditions of its
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit.
According to the EPA, the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping minimum control measure is a key element of
the MS4 stormwater management program. This measure
requires the MS4 Operator to examine and subsequently
alter their own actions to help ensure a reduction in
the amount and type of pollution generated from the
City’s operational areas. Areas of concern include the
Logansport Municipal Utilities, Water Treatment
Facility, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Street
Department, Parks Department, City Building, City
Cemetery, Fire Department, and other MS4 operational
area. The pollution prevention and good housekeeping
measure is meant to improve or protect receiving water
quality by altering municipal or facilities operations.
Each
section of this plan describes a Best Management
Practice (BMP). Each BMP is accompanied by its own
implementation schedule. The implementation schedule
informs the MS4 Operator and their designated personnel
of the tasks to complete for each year. The MS4
Operator will require that the parties responsible for
each pollution prevention and good housekeeping measure
record and report annually on the items to be tracked so
that the MS4 Operator may include them in the annual
report to IDEM.
Measurable Goal:
The pollution prevention and good housekeeping measure
is meant to improve or protect receiving water quality
by altering municipal facilities operations. The
pollution prevention and good housekeeping program aims
to reduce the amount of stormwater pollution currently
caused within operational areas of Logansport by 10%.
The goal is to achieve the 10% reduction by the end of
the 5-year permit term.
The
following is the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping program.
8.1 Maintenance Activities, Schedules, and
Inspection of BMPs
The following pollution
prevention and good housekeeping measures include
procedures for inspection, waste material removal, and
record keeping for the City of Logansport. The intent
of this section is to reduce floatables and other
pollutants discharged from the storm sewer system.
8.1.1 Litter Pick-Up
Currently, Logansport has a Litter
Pick-Up program established. During the summer months,
community corrections people clean up litter along
roadways, ditches, and operational areas. The litter
they gather is placed into large garbage bags and left
along the roadways for collection by the City Street
Department crew. The foreman records on a log sheet the
number of bags collected. The foreman also inspects the
areas for any missed debris.
The
following is the proposed Litter Pick-Up program for all
operational areas within the City of Logansport.
Logansport will continue its Litter Pick-Up program
currently in place. In addition, personnel within all
operational areas will begin collecting litter and
debris on a minimum of a monthly basis. The dates when
materials are collected will be estimated and recorded.
These findings will be included in the annual report to
IDEM. Materials collected will be disposed of in
accordance with Section 8.3 of this chapter.
8.1.1.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Litter Pick-Up program will be the
responsibility of the Logansport Street Department.
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Litter Pick-Up program identified
above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Identify areas and develop procedures for the
collection, hauling, recording dates, and disposing of
litter and debris.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Implement the procedures established in Year 2 and
report on all findings.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Review the previous year’s procedures, revising them as
necessary, and proceed with the litter pick-up program.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Review the previous year’s procedures, revising them as
necessary, and proceed with the litter pick-up program.
8.1.1.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following item will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number of litter pick-up events.
8.1.2 Stormwater Structure and Conveyance Cleaning,
Inspection, and Maintenance
Currently, the City of Logansport,
through the Logansport Municipal Utilities Water and
Wastewater Departments, cleans stormwater structures
from spring to fall utilizing two Vactor units. After
cleaning, each structure is inspected for needed
repairs. The type, location, cubic yards of materials
removed, and the condition of each structure is included
in the end of year Annual Report to the Stormwater
Management Board at the end of the year.
The
following is the proposed Stormwater Structure and
Conveyance Inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance program
for all operational areas within the City Logansport.
MS4 Structure and Conveyance Cleaning and Inspection:
Cleaning of the stormwater structures and conveyances
will begin in the spring and continue through the fall.
Once a structure or conveyance has been cleaned, the
structure will then be inspected for needed repairs. The
type, location, cubic yards of materials cleaned, and
condition of the structure or conveyance will be
recorded. All material will be disposed of in accordance
with Section 8.3 of this chapter. At the end of the
year, the amount of materials collected and disposed of
will be included in the annual report to IDEM.
MS4 Structure and Conveyance Maintenance, Repairs, and
Improvements:
Repairs or improvements to MS4 stormwater structures and
conveyances will be performed an as-needed basis. All
maintenance, repairs, and improvements will be recorded,
including the location and type of work performed. At
the end of the year, the number of MS4 structures and
conveyances maintained, repaired or otherwise improved
upon will be included in the annual report to IDEM.
8.1.2.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Stormwater Structure and Conveyance
Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance program will be the
responsibility of the Logansport Municipal Utilities.
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Stormwater Structure and
Conveyance Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance program
identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Review mapped MS4 Structures and Conveyances. Create
an annual timeline for cleanings and inspections, giving
priority to areas of known concern. Clean and inspect
those structures and conveyances listed in current
year’s timeline. Make repairs and improvements as
necessary.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Update the number and location of all known MS4
Structures and Conveyances, as necessary. Create a new
timeline for Year 3 and clean and inspect those
structures and conveyances listed in the Year 3
timeline. Make repairs and improvements as necessary.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Update the number and location of all known MS4
Structures and Conveyances, as necessary. Create a new
timeline for Year 4 and clean and inspect those
structures and conveyances listed in the Year 4
timeline. Make repairs and improvements as necessary.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Update the number and location of all known MS4
Structures and Conveyances, as necessary. Create a new
timeline for Year 5 and clean and inspect those
structures and conveyances listed in the Year 5
timeline. Make repairs and improvements as necessary.
8.1.2.2 Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number, type, and location of all known MS4 structures
and conveyances cleaned and inspected;
·
Amount of material collected; and
·
Number, type, and location of all MS4 structures and
conveyances repaired or otherwise improved upon.
8.1.3
Pavement Sweeping
Currently, the City’s Street
Department starts their pavement-sweeping program in
late winter when street edges become free of snow and
ice, continuing through leaf collection season which
typically ends in December. During the course of one
year every street gets swept an average of seven (7)
times. All downtown streets get swept once a week.
State Highways are swept at least twelve (12) times
during the year. All debris that is picked up each day
is reported to the main office where an ongoing yearly
log sheet is kept for the Annual Report.
The
following is the proposed Pavement Sweeping program for
all operational areas within the City of Logansport.
The
City of Logansport will continue its pavement sweeping
programs and procedures currently in place. All
collected waste will be disposed of in accordance with
Section 8.3 of this chapter. The City will, as a
requirement of this SWQMP, continue to record the amount
of debris that is disposed of and report to the MS4
Operator so that it may be included in the annual report
to IDEM.
8.1.3.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Street Sweeping program will be the
responsibility of the Logansport Street Department.
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Pavement Sweeping program
identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Establish procedures for recording and reporting the
amount of materials collected to the MS4 Operator.
Continue current pavement sweeping program.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Update and improve upon the current pavement sweeping
program as necessary, continuing the current or revised
program throughout the year.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Update and improve upon the current pavement sweeping
program as necessary, continuing the current or revised
program throughout the year.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Update and improve upon the current pavement sweeping
program as necessary, continuing the current or revised
program throughout the year.
8.1.3.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following item will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Amount of material collected.
8.1.4
Roadside Shoulder and Ditch Stabilization
Currently, Logansport does not have a
formal program established for this activity. However,
they do perform work along the shoulders and ditches on
an as needed basis.
The
following is the proposed Roadside Shoulder and Ditch
Stabilization program for all operational areas within
the City of Logansport.
The
roadside shoulder and ditch stabilization inspections
will begin in the spring once the snow has melted and
the areas of concern are clear for inspection. Roadways
with shoulders or ditches will be inspected for possible
maintenance work. Examples of possible maintenance
include, but are not limited to: shoulder damage due to
snow plowing and tire rutting, shoulder roadbed failure,
ditches not draining properly, ditch side slope failure
and channel erosion. Maintenance and repairs will be
prioritized and then scheduled. All work performed will
then be recorded and included in the annual report to
IDEM.
8.1.4.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Roadside Shoulder and Ditch
Stabilization program will be the responsibility of the
MS4 Operator who will coordinate the program with the
Logansport Street Department and the Logansport
Municipal Utilities
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Roadside Shoulder and Ditch
Stabilization program identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Identify and locate all known roads with shoulders or
ditches. Create an annual timeline for inspecting these
roadways, giving priority to areas of known concern.
Inspect roads listed in the current year’s timeline.
Make repairs and improvements as necessary.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Update
the number and location of all known roads with
shoulders or ditches, as necessary. Create a new
timeline and inspect roads listed in current year’s
timeline. Make repairs and improvements as necessary.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Update
the number and location of all known roads with
shoulders or ditches, as necessary. Create a new
timeline and inspect roads listed in current year’s
timeline. Make repairs and improvements as necessary.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Update
the number and location of all known roads with
shoulders or ditches, as necessary. Create a new
timeline and inspect roads listed in current year’s
timeline. Make repairs and improvements as necessary.
8.1.4.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Estimated linear footage and the location of all known
roads with shoulders and ditches; and
·
Estimated linear footage and the location of all known
roads with shoulders and ditches stabilized.
8.1.5
Roadside Vegetation Care
Currently, Logansport does not have a
formal program established for this activity. However,
they do perform work on roadside vegetation on an as
needed basis.
The
following is the proposed Roadside Vegetation Care
program for all operational areas within the City of
Logansport.
The
roadside vegetation care inspections will begin in the
spring once the snow has melted and the areas of concern
are clear for inspection. Roadside vegetation will be
inspected for possible maintenance needs. Examples of
possible maintenance include, but are not limited to:
vegetation damage due to snow plowing, tire rutting,
utility dig-ups during the fall and winter, and poor
drainage. Maintenance and repairs will be prioritized
and then scheduled. All work performed will then be
recorded.
8.1.5.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Roadside Vegetation Care program will
be the responsibility of the MS4 Operator who will
coordinate the program with the Logansport Street
Department and the Logansport Municipal Utilities.
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Roadside Vegetation Care program
identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Create an annual timeline for inspecting of roadside
vegetation, giving priority to areas of known concern.
Inspect areas with roadside vegetation in the current
year’s timeline. Remediate or make other improvements
as necessary.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Create a new timeline and inspect those roads listed in
the current year’s timeline. Remediate or make other
improvements as necessary.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Create a new timeline and inspect those roads listed in
the current year’s timeline. Remediate or make other
improvements as necessary.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Create a new timeline and inspect those roads listed in
the current year’s timeline. Remediate or make other
improvements as necessary.
8.1.5.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following item will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Estimated linear footage and the location of vegetated
roadsides inspected; and
·
Estimated linear footage and the location of vegetated
roadsides remediated or otherwise improved.
8.1.6
Outfall Scouring Inspection
and Remediation
Currently, the City inspects each
known outfall at least one time per year. This initial
inspection occurs later in the spring after the rains
have subsided and the river levels are down low enough
that a person can safely perform the inspection. The
outfall is inspected for possible scouring or erosion
around the conduit and adjacent conveyance embankment,
the condition of the trash rack, and general condition
of the surrounding area. Accumulated debris is cleaned
from the outfall trash rack and conduit and hauled away.
The conditions of the outfall and the amount of debris
hauled away are recorded on the inspection sheet. The
MS4 Operator reviews the inspection sheet, then
prioritizes and schedules any necessary work for the
outfalls. The required work is performed, the work
inspected by the MS4 Operator, and a written report of
said work is recorded. All outfalls that required
repairs due to scouring are recorded for the Annual
Report to the Stormwater Management Board.
The
following is the proposed Outfall Scouring Inspection
and Remediation program for all operational areas within
the City of Logansport.
The
City of Logansport will continue its outfall scouring
inspection and remediation program and procedures
currently in place. All collected waste will be disposed
of in accordance with Section 8.3 of this chapter. The
City will, as a requirement of this SWQMP, continue to
record the amount of debris that they dispose of and
report to the MS4 Operator so that it may be included in
the annual report to IDEM.
8.1.6.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Outfall Scouring Inspection and
Remediation program will be the responsibility of the
MS4 Operator.
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Outfall Scouring Inspection and
Remediation program identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Create an annual timeline for inspecting all mapped
outfalls (as identified in Chapter 5, Illicit Discharge
Detection and Elimination), giving priority to areas of
known concern. Inspect those outfalls listed in the
current year’s timeline. Make repairs and improvements
as necessary.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Update the number and location of all mapped outfalls,
as necessary. Create a new timeline and inspect those
outfalls listed in the current year’s timeline. Make
repairs and improvements as necessary.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Update the number and location of all mapped outfalls,
as necessary. Create a new timeline and inspect those
outfalls listed in the current year’s timeline. Make
repairs and improvements as necessary.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Update the number and location of all mapped outfalls,
as necessary. Create a new timeline and inspect those
outfalls listed in the current year’s timeline. Make
repairs and improvements as necessary.
8.1.6.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and location of outfalls inspected for scouring
conditions; and
·
Number and location of outfalls repaired.
8.2
Controls for Minimizing Pollutants from
Operational Areas
The
following pollution prevention and good housekeeping
measures include procedures for reducing or eliminating
the discharge of pollutants for the City of Logansport.
8.2.1
Salt and Sand Storage and Application
Currently, the Logansport Street Department stores its
salt and sand inside of a building at a location between
6th and 7th Streets and north of
Race Street. The building has an asphalt floor with one
large door for the front-end loader to enter. The
building can hold up to 1,200 tons of material. Rain and
snow cannot get inside. The material stays dry until
loaded into trucks.
Logansport uses a salt and sand mixture for treating
streets when they have snow or ice. The mixture ratio is
one part salt to three parts sand. The amount of salt
and sand used for street treatment will be recorded for
the Annual Report. The Street Superintendent will be
responsible for the records. Any salt and sand remaining
after the winter season will remain in the salt and sand
building for future use.
The
following is the proposed Salt and Sand Storage and
Application controls for all operational areas within
the City of Logansport.
All salt and sand will continue to be
stored in a covered structure. Salt and sand that is
spilled outside of the covered facility but within the
operational area will be swept up following the snow or
ice event. The amount of salt and sand used will be
documented and included in the annual report to IDEM.
8.2.1.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Salt and Sand Storage and Application
controls will be the responsibility of the Logansport
Street Department.
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the Salt and Sand Storage and Application
controls identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Develop procedures for the delivery, storage,
disbursement and cleanup of salt and sand applications.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Implement procedures for
the delivery, storage, disbursement and cleanup of salt
and sand applications.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Review the previous year’s procedures for the delivery,
storage, disbursement and cleanup of salt and sand
applications. Implement the existing or revised
procedures.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Review the previous year’s procedures for the delivery,
storage, disbursement and cleanup of salt and sand
applications. Implement the existing or revised
procedures.
8.2.1.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and location of salt and sand storage facilities;
and
·
Estimated amount of salt and sand applied throughout the
year.
8.2.2
Designated Snow Disposal Areas
Currently, the City of Logansport, through the
Logansport Municipal Utility, stores excess snow in a
designated area. This storage area detains all sediments
offsite, thus keeping the nearby streams and stormwater
lines clear of this debris, and is for LMU use only.
Upon extreme snowfall occasions, the City of Logansport
Street Department has also utilized this storage area.
Under typical snowfall conditions, the Street Department
does not haul and store snow.
Once
the winter snows have subsided, and the snow storage
area has a chance to dry, LMU personnel will inspect the
site to determine if any debris remains. Should there be
an accumulation of debris, then the LMU personnel will
clean the site.
The
following is the proposed Snow Disposal controls for all
operational areas within the City of Logansport.
The City of Logansport may establish
additional areas designated for snow disposal that have
minimum potential for pollutants to runoff and impact
the stormwater system, aside from LMU’s designated area.
Following the snowmelt, remaining debris will be
collected and disposed of in accordance with Section 8.3
of this chapter.
8.2.2.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Snow Disposal controls will be the
responsibility of the MS4 Operator who will coordinate
the program with the Logansport Street Department and
the Logansport Municipal Utilities. The following
schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the Snow Disposal controls identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Investigate the need for additional locations for
storing excess amounts of snow.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Establish a designated and additional snow disposal
area, if needed. Store excess snow at this location if
developed.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Review the effectiveness of the existing designated
disposal area, making changes as necessary, storing
excess snow at the current designated or newly
designated area if necessary.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Review the effectiveness of the existing designated
disposal area, making changes as necessary, storing
excess snow at the current designated or newly
designated area if necessary.
8.2.2.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and location of areas used for disposal; and
·
Amount of material collected and disposed of following
the snowmelt.
8.2.3
Containment Facilities for Accidental Pollution
Currently, all above-ground tanks within the City of
Logansport have either an earthen embankment or a
concrete enclosure around the entire site. This includes
fuel and oil storage areas. Logansport Fire Department
personnel and LMU employees conduct yearly inspections
on these structures. All tanks and containers are
identified and stored in their appropriate areas.
Outside storage is specifically spelled out in the
existing and currently enforced Zoning Ordinance –
504.08. This ordinance outlines the outdoor storage
regulations. Zoning Ordinance 504.09 outlines the
fencing standards to follow.
The
following is the proposed Accidental Pollution controls
for all operational areas within the City of Logansport.
The
City of Logansport will continue with its current
accidental pollution controls and, as a requirement of
this SWQMP, require that all future above ground storage
tanks have containment structure enclosures designed to
meet current OSHA, State, and local codes.
8.2.3.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Accidental Pollution controls will be
the responsibility of the MS4 Operator.
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Accidental Pollution controls
identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Identify storage areas of concentrated solutions, acids,
alkalies, salts, oils or other polluting materials.
Ensure that all new storage areas have containment
structure enclosures designed to meet current OSHA,
State, and local codes.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Evaluate alternatives for providing containment for the
identified storage areas in Year 2. Ensure that all new
storage areas have containment structure enclosures
designed to meet current OSHA, State, and local codes.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Prioritize the implementation of retrofitting existing
facilities with containment measures, based on areas of
most concern. Ensure that all new storage areas have
containment structure enclosures designed to meet
current OSHA, State, and local codes.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Continue the implementation of retrofitting existing
facilities with containment measures, based on areas of
most concern. Ensure that all new storage areas have
containment structure enclosures designed to meet
current OSHA, State, and local codes.
8.2.3.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and location of existing storage facilities;
Number and location of storage facilities that have
containment for accidental releases; and
· Number
and location of storage facilities retrofitted for
containment for accidental releases this year.
8.2.4
Spill Prevention and Response when Fueling
Currently, the Cass County EMA (CCEMA), EMS, and
Logansport Fire Department (LFD) are the primary
responding agencies for spill prevention and response.
LMU assists on an advisory capacity.
The
CCEMA and LFD inspect all establishments for safety,
fire prevention, hazardous materials, and spill
prevention. All inspections are recorded, potential
problems identified, and remedial actions recommended.
It
has been included in the training of CCEMA and LFD
responders that spills are to be remediated from the
site, not offsite, and definitely not into the nearby
sewer system.
The
following is the proposed Operating Procedures for Spill
Prevention and Clean up When Fueling for all operational
areas for the City Logansport.
In
addition to their current operating procedures for spill
prevention and clean up when fueling, City of Logansport
will further prohibit unattended filling of gasoline or
diesel tanks. They will also require facilities to
store absorbent materials near areas where fueling
activities occur. Waste will be disposed of in
accordance with Section 8.3 of this chapter. Spills will
be recorded and the appropriate authority will be
notified in accordance with procedures outlined in the
Illicit Discharge Ordinance.
8.2.4.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Operating Procedures for Spill
Prevention and Clean up When Fueling will be the
responsibility of the MS4 Operator..
The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Operating Procedures for Spill
Prevention and Clean up When Fueling identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Establish procedures for recording and reporting
spills.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Update and improve upon current spill prevention
procedures, continuing the current or revised program
throughout the year.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Update and improve upon current spill prevention
procedures, continuing the current or revised program
throughout the year.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Update and improve upon current spill prevention
procedures, continuing the current or revised program
throughout the year.
8.2.4.2 Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and location of spills while fueling; and
·
Number and location of spills, while fueling that were
properly contained.
8.2.5
BMP for Vehicular Maintenance Areas
Currently, scheduled vehicle and equipment maintenance
is routinely performed inside the City Garage and the
LMU maintenance garage on Bringhurst Street. These
facilities have concrete floors sloped towards floor
drains. The floor drains discharge into the sanitary
sewer system. Unfortunately, vehicle and equipment
breakdowns normally occur in the field causing a number
of breakdowns that require repairs to be performed on
streets or parking lots. The equipment operator notifies
the supervisor who then notifies the LMU Wastewater
Department. The LMU personnel then are dispatched to
verify that precautions are in place to prevent spills
or accidental discharges from any impervious surfaces.
In
addition, the City and LMU make every attempt to replace
hazardous chemicals utilized with those that are
non-hazardous, easily biodegradable, and more
environmentally friendly.
The
following is the proposed BMP for Vehicular Maintenance
Areas for all operational areas within the City of
Logansport.
The
City of Logansport and LMU will continue their current
vehicular maintenance procedures. All collected waste
will be disposed of in accordance with Section 8.3 of
this chapter. The City of Logansport and LMU will be
required to record the amount of fluids that they
disposed of, or recycle, and report to the MS4 Operator
so that it may be included in the annual report to
IDEM.
8.2.5.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of BMPs for Vehicular Maintenance Areas
will
be the responsibility of the MS4 Operator who will
coordinate the program with the Logansport Street
Department and the Logansport Municipal Utilities. The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed BMPs for Vehicular Maintenance
Areas identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Establish procedures for recording and reporting the
amount of fluids disposed of, or recycled, to the MS4
Operator. Continue current vehicular maintenance
procedures.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Update and improve upon the current vehicular
maintenance procedures as necessary, continuing the
current or revised procedures throughout the year.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Update and improve upon the current vehicular
maintenance procedures as necessary, continuing the
current or revised procedures throughout the year.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Update and improve upon the current vehicular
maintenance procedures as necessary, continuing the
current or revised procedures throughout the year.
8.2.5.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and location of facilities that perform on-site
vehicular maintenance properly;
·
Amount of material collected and disposed of; and
·
Amount of material recycled.
8.2.6
Operational Wash Water Controls
Currently, the City has a vehicle and equipment wash
station at the Street Department Garage. The wash
station is on a concrete slab that drains to the
sanitary sewer.
The
following is the proposed Operational Wash Water
Controls for all operational areas within the City of
Logansport.
The
City of Logansport will continue its current vehicular
and equipment washing procedures. Appropriate
containment measures will be employed to keep pollutants
from entering stormwater conveyance systems.
Hydrodemolition waste will also be prohibited from
entering stormwater runoff.
8.2.6.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of Operational Wash Water Controls will
be the responsibility of the MS4 Operator who will
coordinate the program with the Logansport Street
Department and the Logansport Municipal Utilities. The
following schedule will be pursued.
Year 1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed Operational Wash Water and
Hydrodemolition controls identified above.
Year 2 (ending Nov 2005):
Develop procedures for ensuring that all washing
facilities and hydrodemolition activities drain to the
sanitary sewer system.
Year 3 (ending Nov 2006):
Ensure that all washing facilities and hydrodemolition
activities drain to the sanitary sewer system.
Year 4 (ending Nov 2007):
Ensure that all washing facilities and hydrodemolition
activities drain to the sanitary sewer system.
Year 5 (ending Nov 2008):
Ensure that all washing facilities and hydrodemolition
activities drain to the sanitary sewer system.
8.2.6.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and location of wash facilities;
·
Number and location of hydrodemolition activities; and
·
Number and location of hydrodemolition activities
properly contained.
8.2.7
Minimization of Pesticide and Fertilizer Usage
Currently, the City of Logansport conducts a
mosquito-spraying program during the summer months of the
year. All employees are adequately trained to apply, handle,
store, mix, load, transport, and dispose of pesticides. The
City keeps the minimum amount of the pesticide on hand and
only during the mosquito-spraying season.
The City’s
Street Department uses fertilizer when there is a vegetation
repair patch that needs to be seeded. The City only keeps
enough fertilizer on hand to apply to the vegetation repair
patches. It is stored, handled, and disposed of per the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The City Parks Department
uses fertilizer in various areas of the park system, for
example on the baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The
Parks Department also keeps only enough fertilizer available
to apply to the grounds designated for fertilization. The
Parks Department’s fertilizer is also stored, handled, and
disposed of per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The
following is the proposed BMPs for the Minimization of
Pesticide and Fertilizer Use for all operational areas
within the City Logansport.
In addition to the procedures already
being carried out by the City and the Parks Department,
pesticides and fertilizers will be used, applied, handled,
stored, mixed, loaded, transported and disposed of via
office of the Indiana State Chemists Guidance Requirements.
All applications and disposals will be recorded and reported
to the MS4 Operator to be included in the annual report to
IDEM.
8.2.7.1
Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of BMPs for the Minimization of Pesticide and
Fertilizer Use will be the responsibility of MS4 Operator.
The following schedule will be pursued.
Year
1 (ending Nov 2004):
Approve the proposed BMPs for the Minimization of Pesticide
and Fertilizer Use identified above.
Year
2 (ending Nov 2005):
Develop procedures for using, applying, handling, storing,
mixing, loading, transporting and disposing of pesticides
and fertilizers in accordance with the Indiana State
Chemists Guidance Requirements.
Year
3 (ending Nov 2006):
Implement procedures for
using, applying, handling, storing, mixing, loading,
transporting and disposing of pesticides and fertilizers in
accordance with the Indiana State Chemists Guidance
Requirements.
Year
4 (ending Nov 2007):
Update, if necessary, and continue procedures for using,
applying, handling, storing, mixing, loading, transporting
and disposing of pesticides and fertilizers in accordance
with the Indiana State Chemists Guidance Requirements.
Year
5 (ending Nov 2008):
Update, if necessary, and continue procedures for using,
applying, handling, storing, mixing, loading, transporting
and disposing of pesticides and fertilizers in accordance
with the Indiana State Chemists Guidance Requirements.
8.2.7.2
Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Amount, type, location, and estimated square footage where
pesticides were used; and
·
Amount, type, location, and estimated square footage where
fertilizers were used;
·
Amount and type of pesticides and fertilizers disposed of;
including their method of disposal.
8.2.8
Proper Disposal of Animal Wastes
Currently, the City of Logansport does
not have a Canine Park, or any other operational areas with
a concentration of animal waste.
If a canine park or other operational
areas with a concentration of animal waste is permitted, it
will not be allowed to be built any closer than 150 feet
from a surface water body. After the first related facility
is permitted, the City will develop a program for the proper
disposal of animal waste. The implementation schedule will
be the responsibility of the MS4 Operator.
8.3
Waste Disposal from MS4 Systems and Operational
Areas
The
following pollution prevention and good housekeeping
measures include procedures for implementing proper Waste
Disposal from MS4 Systems and Operational Areas within the
City of Logansport.
Currently the City of Logansport does not operate under a
formal waste disposal program for their MS4 systems and
operational areas.
The
following is the proposed BMPs for the implementation of the
proper disposal of wastes generated from MS4 systems and
operational areas within the City of Logansport.
All
materials removed from separate storm sewer systems and
operational areas, including dredge spoil, accumulated
sediments, floatables, and debris must be recycled or reused
or disposed of in accordance with applicable solid waste
disposal regulations adhered to by the Cass County Solid
Waste District Landfill.
Hazardous
waste will be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State
and Local regulations.
8.4
Flood Management and Stormwater Quality Standards
The
following pollution prevention and good housekeeping
measures include procedures for implementing Flood
Management and Stormwater Quality Standards for the City of
Logansport.
Currently, the City of Logansport does not have any MS4
operated retention or detention basins to implement flood
management or stormwater quality standards. Any new
construction will follow the guidelines outlined in Chapter
7,
Post-Construction Run-off Control MCM.
8.5
Annual Training of MS4 Personnel
The
following pollution prevention and good housekeeping
measures include procedures for training existing and new
employees for the City of Logansport.
Current Employee Training:
Current employees whose work could affect stormwater
quality, including but not limited to: city maintenance
staff, janitorial personnel, and police and fire personnel,
will be required to complete training on stormwater related
policies, programs, and procedures. This training will be
documented and retained.
During
subsequent years current employees whose work could affect
stormwater quality will be required to complete
annual
refresher training in various areas affecting stormwater
quality and how it relates to their job.
This
training will be documented and retained.
Employees will be trained on topics, including but not
limited to: proper disposal of hazardous waste, vegetative
waste handling, fertilizer and pesticide application and the
function of implemented BMPs.
New
Employee Training:
New employees whose work could affect stormwater quality
will be required to complete training on stormwater related
policies, programs, and procedures. The training will take
place within the first two months of employment with the
City or related governmental entity with authority within
the Logansport City Limits. This training will be
documented and retained.
Employees will be trained on topics, including but not
limited to: proper disposal of hazardous waste, vegetative
waste handling, fertilizer and pesticide application and the
function of implemented BMPs.
8.5.1 Implementation Schedule
The
implementation of the Annual Training of MS4 Personnel
program will be the responsibility of the MS4 Operator.
The following schedule will be pursued.
Year
1 (ending Nov 2004):
The City will begin to develop training policy and
procedures for all of the programs developed within this
chapter.
Year
2 (ending Nov 2005):
The City will implement training policy and procedures, and
develop training methods for employees.
Year
3 (ending Nov 2006):
The City will begin training employees.
Year
4 (ending Nov 2007):
The City will continue training employees.
Year
5 (ending Nov 2008):
The City will evaluate the policies, procedures, and
training methods; and begin implementing any recommended
changes.
8.5.2 Items to be Tracked
The
following items will be recorded on the corresponding
reporting form located at the end of this chapter.
·
Number and names of new employees trained in stormwater
quality related policies and procedures.
·
Number and names of current employees trained in stormwater
quality related policies and procedures.
8.6 Consistency with the CSOOP and the LTCP
The City of
Logansport’s Combined Sewer Overflow Operational Plan (CSOOP)
and Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) have been reviewed for
their provisions on good housekeeping and pollution
prevention. It was found that both plans mentioned such
areas as catch basin cleaning, street sweeping, leaf pick
up, recycling, and hazardous waste collection;
however, this SWQMP provides the means necessary for
implementing and tracking such activities.
In
conclusion, the efforts of this SWQMP, which aim to improve
or protect receiving water quality by altering municipal or
facilities operations, are not in conflict with nor a
duplication of either the City of Logansport’s LTCP or their
CSOOP. Rather, the pollution prevention and good
housekeeping measures of this SWQMP compliment such efforts
of the City’s LTCP and CSOOP.
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