STATEWIDE 208 PROGRAMS
11,, 1981
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
/MAR 11 1981
SUBJECT: . statewide 208 Programs
FROM; Ernesto perez, P.E.
208 Project Officer
•s: 208 PREFECT DIRECTORS;
This booklet has been compiled to serve as a management tool for use in
completing the 208 effort in your individual states. It includes the program.
strategy and a summary of implementation activities for each Statewide 208
Program, prepared in conjunction with information submitted by each state.
Some minor items may warrant adjustment pending final revised work plans, but
overall the lists are complete. A copy of the Region IV Agricultural Nonpoint
Source Strategy has also been included.
It may be helpful to compare your program with others in the region, as
several of you are (or have been) working on the same types of nonpoint source
categories. A list of the statewide contacts and their phone numbers has been
included to facilitate any sharing of information or problems which might
prove beneficial to you.
It is imperative that we make maximum use of the EY'81 resources, and strive
to have as many programs as possible ready to proceed into the years to come.
If you need any assistance or additional information, or have any ideas which
might be helpful to the region as a whole, please contact Patsy Beall or
Ernesto Perez.
EPA Form 1320-6 (Rev. 3-76)
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STATEWIDE CONTACTS
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STATEWIDE CONTACTS
Alabama Water Improvement
Commission
749 State Office Building
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Florida'Department of
Environmental Regulation
2600 Blairstone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Georgia Department of Natural
Resources
Environmental Protection Div.
148 International Blvd.
Suite 800
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Kentucky Department for Natural
Resources and Environmental
Protection
Century Plaza
1065 U.S. Bypass - 127 South
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Bureau of Pollution Control
Post Office Box 10385
Jackson, Mississippi 39209
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 28687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
South Carolina Department of
Health and Environmental Control
Bureau of Wastewater and Stream
Quality Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Tennessee Department of Public
Health
Water Quality Control Division
Room 621, Cordell Hull Bldg.
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
James Warr
Director
205/277-3630
Victoria Tschinkel
Secretary
904/488-4807
Leonard Ledbetter
Director
404/656-4713
Jackie Swigart
Secretary
502/564-3350
Charles Chisolm
Director
601/961-5100
Howard M. Lee
Secretary
919/733-4984
Charles Jeter
Chief
803/758-3877
Elmo Lunn
Director
615/741-6610
208
James Mclndoe
205/277-3630
Mimi Drew
904/488-9560
David Word
404/656-4988
Jim Fries
502/564-2126
Robert Seyfarth
601/354-2550
Alan Klimek
919/733-5251
Barry Shedrow
803/758-7921
Garland Wiggins
615/741-6625
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ALABAMA
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ALABAMA STATEWIDE 208 SUMMARY
9-01-80
Agriculture
Assessment
1. General statewide assessment and
ranking of "problem areas by pollutant(f***"***-
and geographical grouping of counties
completed. (1C)
2. Statewide ranking of problea
watersheds underway. (CPG)
3. Reconnaissance survey of top
priority watersheds by cultldltciplloary
team planned. (CPG)
4. Verification of water quality Impacts
in one watershed planned. (CPG)
Future Needs
1. Verification of water quality
Impacts in additional watersheds.
Control Needs
1. Identification of
BMP8 completed. (1C)
2. Teat of BMP
effectiveness planned.
(CPC)
Future Needs
1. Test of BHP
effectiveness in
additional watersheds.
Regulatory /Nonreaulator?
1. Public lnforaatli-«« tnd education
prograta developed. (K>)
2. Participation in ECUP emphasized.
Tuo RCUP project applications developed
and one project eppra.o.i for funding.
3. Consideration of U£ter quality in
ASCS ACP projects
4. Continuation of petite information
and education program u&dervcy. (CPG)
5. Public neettngs to identify pvlorlty
watersheds in each county pl&nned. (CPG)
6. Public hearings for input to plan
revisions planned. (CfC)
Future Needs
1. Continuation of public Information
and education
KEnageaent t.y.s
1. Dealgriiit i uu of t/anagec<;nt
agencies (.S.V ((U:ntlfied In
the initial ;>lr:n) by the
Governor cc.^letcd. (1C)
2. Identlf1-stlon of
additional i. .uLp.caeiit
C(,L-ncies aiv! c-.iiictlnns undnr-
uty. (CPC)
3. Iniplec.-i L..Tlo\\ r.tatemcntt.
an^ letters "-f co^u
uu'!orw«y. (i:
Future Nac-ii,'.
1. Managf-. .1 t syai.cy ection
ti-L'urd iupi - .l
1C •> Initial Grant
CPG • Continuing Planning Grant
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ALABAMA STATEWIDE 208 SU>5HARY
9-01-80
J
Construction, Mining, Urban Ston&uater.
Uydrologlc Modifications, Saltwater Intrusion
Assessment
1. General statewide assetstteat planned.
(CPG)
Control Heeds
1. Identification of
BHPs planned for future
study. (CPG)
ReRulatory/NonreKiilo i'
1. No activities ccupltted or planned.
Hanageacnt Aranclcn
1. Mo actlvitl«o completed
or planned.
Future Needs
1. Verification of probleo* may be needed.
2. Ranking of watersheds and/or problea
areas may be needed.
Future Needs
1. Test of BMT
effectiveness uay be
needed.
Future Needs
1. Public Information fetid collection
program taay bt
Vuture Meed..-
1. Desip.u.. ; loa of
agencli/..- by tha Coverr.or
be nc* .!_•!.
2. Inpler. . ;; i.tion HtatL-a.eijts
end lette, . cf o.otial ttaeut u^y
bt: needed.
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Assessment
1. General statewide assessment and
ranking of problem areas by Major Land
Resource Areas completed- (1C)
2. Statewide ranking of probleo water-
sheds by Joint Task Force planned. (CFG)
3. Verification of.water quality
Impacts In one watershed planned. (CPG)-
ALABAMA STATEWIDE 208 SUKiiARY
9-01-80
Silviculture
Control Needs
1. Development of
BMP manual completed.
(1C)
2. Test of BMP
effectiveness In one
watershed planned. (CPG)
Repulatory/Nonregulatoj-^ Proaraa
1. Public Infontatlon ciud education
developed. (10)
2. Continuation of public information
and education prograa plr,nuci ag.-ncy ccticn
1C " Initial Grant
CPG • Continuing Planning Grant
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ALABAMA -
Agriculture
1, The Alabama State Soil and Water Conservation Committee (SWCC) and
the USDA Soil Conservation Service (SC3) jointly developed a programmed
slide set aimed at educating the public ovi -he Section 208 water
quality ^ar.£g-=Ecnt pla.-.r.irig pr-i^-v-i .^s i;; ralates io agricultural
land. This slide sec was shown .it pu^i^c meet ings ana apon reqiieb:
throughout the State.
2. The Agricultural Conservation Program (AC?) administered by the USDA
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) provided
funds to implement seven Special Water Quality Projects in the State
which provided for the application of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
on farms in the selected areas. The total funding for the ACP projects
in FY-1979 was $515,000 at a cost-share rate of 75 percent. One of
the projects — Swan Creek in Limestone County — features the collection
of water samples to determine the effectiveness of the installation of
BMPs. The equipment and manpower used in the sample collection program
is being provided by the Tennessee Vallev Authority (TVA).
5. The SCS 208 Coordinating Committee was reorganized as the State Rural
Clean Water Coordinating Committee and the membership was expanded
to conform with SCS/EPA requirements concerning the Rural Clean Water
Program (RCWP) provisions of the Clean Water Act.
4. Two RCWP applications were developed using information contained in
the Agricultural Runoff Management Plan and were submitted by the
Governor to the SCS. Based upon a review of the project applications
by EPA personnel, one of the projects — Lake Tholocco in Dale County —
was ranked as the number one project in Region IV, while the other
project — Lake Catoma in Cullman County — was ranked as the number
four project. These projects are designed to provide cost-share monies
to local farmers in the project areas to implement BMPs recommended in
the Agricultural Runoff Management Plan.
5. The two RCWP project applications — Lake Tholocco in Dale County and
Lake Catoma in Cullman County — developed in FY-1979 for the SCS/EPA
Rural Clean Water Program were among 64 project applications under
consideration by the ASCS for funding under the 1980 Experimental Rural
Clean Water Program. The Lake Tholocco Project was one of thirteen
projects nationwide selected for funding, and funding was approved
at a level of $2,068,948.
6. The Alabama Water Improvement Commission (AWIC) completed.reports on
20 intensive surveys conducted for the purpose of establishing waste
load allocations for municipal and industrial point source dischargers.
7. The seven Special Water Quality Projects funded in FY-1979 through
the ASCS Agricultural Conservation Program were again funded in
FY-1980. The TVA continued to collect water samples to test BMP
effectiveness at the Swan Creek project in Limestone Bounty.
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Silviculture
1. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) established a 16-member Joint
Committee in February, 1977, to aasist ir: v.he development ar.d
implementation of the Silviculture... P.ur.rft hana^eusnt r:.c..: anc t:
disseminate information to the forestry community.
2. The AFC Joint Committee continued its efforts, in 'che development ar.c
implementation of the Silvicultural Runoff Management Plan. In
addition, the AFC developed a programmed slide set aimed at educating
the forestry community and the public on the Section 208 water quality
planning program as it relates to forestry operations. This slide set
was shown at public meetings and upon request throughout the State.
3. The Monitoring Subcommittee of the AFC Joint Committee developed a
method for monitoring the use of BMPs at silvicultural sites through-
out the State. The recommendation of the Monitoring Subcommittee is
that the AFC be responsible for inspection of harvesting operations
involving sawmill firms and that the pulp and paper industry be
responsible for making inspections of harvesting operations involving
their own firms. The inspection program by the pulp and paper industry
was initiated in FY-1979.
4. The AFC developed a sixteen minute film for use in educating the public
and the forestry community on the use of BMPs and the relationship of
forestry operations and water quality. The film and the programmed
slide set developed in FY-1978 were shown at meetings and upon request
throughout the State. The AFC Joint Committee continued its efforts
in the development and implementation of the Silvicultural Runoff
Management Plan.
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Point Sources
1_ The AWIC initiated a study designed to yield a relationship linkinc
stream velocity, streambed slope, stream flow, and ~ossibiv ether
pertinent stream characteristic.':.. When couplet 3d the FY-.93'. ; this
relationship will improve the estimation of stream velocities in
those instances where time-of-travel studies have not been conducted
and will enhances the AWIC's predictive water quality modeling capa-
bilities.
Residual wastes
1. Conincidental with the development of the Residual Waste Management
Plan, the Alabama Legislature (Second Special Session, 1978) enacted
the "Hazardous Wastes Management Act of 1978". This Act provides
the necessary legislative authority to establish and conduct a
hazardous residual waste management program in the State and vests
regulatory authority over hazardous wastes management in the State
Health Department, Division of Solid Wastes and Vector Control
(now Division of Solid and Hazardous Wastes).
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/FLORIDA
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SUMMARY: Florida 208 Activities as of 9/80—AGRICULllJltE
Assessment
Control Needs
Regulatory/Nonregulatory Program
Performed general state-
wide assessment and ranking
(I.G.)
Verified problems in
several priority water-
sheds (I.G.)
Funded statewide pesticide
survey to better determine
pesticide usage by water-
shed (Sup.)
1. BMP guide developed (SCS)
2. BMP's identified for priority
areas (I.C.)
3. Funded testing of BMP'a arid
land management techniques
for water quality and ubc
(Sup.)
Wovkcd with TAC to d«=v.ilop an
acceptable nonregulatory prograra
(I.G.)
Worked with lead ag&ucy to request
etitite budget for staff and cost
program (in progreau and I.G.)
Coordinated training workshops for
Inmicwuers and Extension Service
personnel on plan (I.G.)
Developed extensive public education
and Information program (continuous
since I.G.)
Developed exemptions in state storsa-
vuter rule for agricultural land-
owneru complying with BMP'8 In plan
(2CPP)
Identified i, r,,.lament, cgencleo
and legal authorities (I.C.)
Developed jllonronee
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SUMMARY: Florida 208 Activities an of 9/80—CONSTkUCitON
Assessment
Control Needs
General assessment and
ranking of nondesignated
areas (I.G.)
Problem verification in
critical areas (2CPP)
1. BMP Manual developed (I.G.)
2. Controls recommended for
various types of construction
(2CPP)
Regulatory/Nonregulatoi'y Pi ogr sa
Flrot draft of propose1
sediment and erosion control law
developed and circulated (2CPP)
Specific recoimaaiidatlorio saade to
D&jjurtflent of Trannpcr!'.t.tii/n &nd
other agencies with ireflponsibill-
tico for regulation u£ construction
projects (2CPP)
Manaacaant Agcni. lc.it
1. Possible mnj: : r-i.ven
(2CPP)
2. Pul.lie
possible
(2CPP)
i..i.! evi-.lunteil
Ci.1: i.i'.. !ved on
.tii.-^!'. int cgcnclfea
Future Needs:
1. Development of MLRA-speci-
flc erosion rate data
essential for standards and
specification manual and
other implementation
mechanisms
Future Needs: Future Needs:
1. Standards and specifications. 1.
manual developed for control
of construction runoff «& 2.
Ar 2. Determination of actual erosion
rates from various activities
in critical areas ,. •* 3.
Pacsajjfc of acceptable sedlrjent and
erosion control ritlt ox1 law
Technical assistance to local, govern-
ments/agencies inteivur.ed In imple-
menting at the local Level
Training and education for construc-
tion community
Future Needs:
•4 1. Identification of. fipMroprlel.e
management a;,i=ur.y(iea)
i* 2. Development of detailed in-
ter^gency ag.rcrtK^i'it'fl on
Imp 1 ementaLli.n of recommended
controls
* 3. Incorporation .-
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SUMMARY: Florida 208 Activities as of 9/80—MINING
Assessment
Control Needs
Report on mining in Florida:
commodities, econoalcs, pro-
cesses (I.G.)
Assessment of water quality
effects of mining, specifi-
cally phosphate
1. BMP table cross-referencing
activities causing problems
with appropriate BMP'a (2CPP)
Regu] atory/Nonregulatoiy Prograti
Work with the Depavrasunt of Natural
Resources to refine reclamation
rules and regulation (2CCP, ongoing)
Work with Legislature to pass compre-
hensive mining legislation (2CVt, on-
going)
Management A^.-ncy
1. Departueii' :>r Hntiiral Re~
oources prt-M-iH ly \\KH suLli<:f-
ity to art.i.'iilator ta.l nine re-
clamation mlris
2. 208 staff I'll.-? worked closely
'with DKK i" ruisuve water
quality c--- ..utieratlons in
mining ami .-eclaioation rule
revisions
Future Heeds:
ilfr 1. Development of commodity-
specific Impact data to
facilitate legislative
action on implementation
Future Needs:
1. Development of reclamation
techniques, with empliaaie on
wetlands restoration
2. Refinement of BMP's for Mining
activities
Future Needs:
^ 1. Development of strong legislation
to control mining and reclamation
activities
I.G. - Initial Grant ($912,989)
Sup. - Supplemental ($316,000)
2CPP - Second Continuing Planning Grant ($1,291,445)
NOTE: "Future Needs" will be funded through FY '80 or '81 monies; or carryover from previous grants
* FY fl
Future Need's:
1. Official .IsGljjnatlon of
agement G{_crjoy(les)
2. MDU with lf:£.d afeancy
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SUMMARY: Florida 208 Activities as of 9/60—SEPTIC TAKiCS/KSSIDUALS
Assessment
Control Needs
1. Assessment and ranking
of 41 nondesignated
counties completed (I.G.)
2. Priority watershed studies
initiated (2CPP)
1. BMP's identified for soils with
specific limitations (2CPP)
2. Research on alternative
performed (2CPP)
1. Ev:iatli'_g regulatory {/iru£?&a OIL'S
10D-6) reviewed and tt'vietd (2CTP
z.a.1 ongoing)
2. Proposed rule for *v;.ld
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SUMMARY: Florida 208 Activities as of 9/80— SILVICULTURE
Assessment
Control Needs
Regulatory/Monregulatox-y Vrograq
General problem assess-
aetit performed for areca
of state with intensive
forestry activities (I.G.)
Site sensitivity atlases
completed for critical
areas of state (Sup.)
Based on probleas identified
in assessmant, BMP handbook
developed (Sup.)
Technical manuals end brochures
for both professionals and small
landowners developed (Sup.)
Sites selected for BMP testing
In a cooperating effort vith the
University of Florida, University
of Georgia, DER and Division of
Forestry (Sup., ongoing)
1.
Details of acceptable-, nonregulatory
proi,vaa worked out with TAC
Hoi-king closely ui.tli forestry COB-
muiiity, developed ex^aptiona to
ctate stormuatev rul.<-. for forestry
operations complying with non-
vegulatory program (5.CP1P)-
Training videotape for equipitmut
oper&tors developed (Sup.)
Training sessions held for inductry,
field personnel, cud lanjovaoro (Sup.)
General public education and informa-
tion activities continued (since I.G.)
l.aud Agency i•') >-M of Under-
standing >;hi;
developed C'.C
t-i.:aeii; '.^
of Foresti y)
porsons Ji< i.i-
sitblgned to
program, ii>
Ing, trail. J
.c.-id agency
)
icy (lilvioloii
c.itlf Jed two
Dl vision to bo
lj-rsm
3. Continued training siud education
I.G. - Initial Grant ($912,989)
Sup. • Supplemental ($316,000)
2CPP - Second Continuing Planning Grant ($1,291,445)
NOTE: "Future Needs" will be funded either through FY '80 or '81 monies; or carryover from previous grants
j* FY 91
Future Nsii'.o:
jfe 1. Offic.1i>! deolgnatlofi of.
tnanu£.<-i..-:.L agency
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SUMMARY: Florida 208 Activities as of 9/80—-URBAN
Assessment
1.
2.
General Aaacfcuutnt an-J
ranking of nond&ulgoated
areas (I.G.)
Priority watershed studies
(2CPP)
Control Needs
1.
2.
BMP manual developed (I.G.)
Specific BMP schemes developed
for priority areas (2CPP)
Regulatory/liinr emulator? Pro>_i:i;a
1. Stete otoriwater rule, to be iiaple-
menteJ by DER, revised c&vjrul
tiuiau (I.G., 2CPP)
Maneges-ant Agency
1.
2.
3.
Lead Ar;t-ucy lu&i..
Staff personnel
by lea.-I agency (i.
specific to St......
nonpolr>t source v
DER Districts t,.;
existing storiu-i,
I
: tc >'
Future Needs:
1. Problem verification for
priority areas not yet
addressed
Future Needs: Future Heado:
Future Neecla:
Development of standards and ^ 1.
specifications manual for stores-
water management practices
Monitoring of Innovative reccj- A 1,
mended BMP's
Detenaination of costs of various
BMP's
BMP'a recoouoended for priority ^ 3.
areas to be studied
Flnalizution of stcna-Vcitor rule, and
identification of state fuiiding
sources to support implemai.iti.tion
Trainl.u™ and education of public,
OB well as technical training for
District DER personnel who will be
enforcing stormwater rule
Implementation of sctlonu vecosEcgnded
In priority watersheds
I.G. - Initial Grant ($912,989)
Sup. - Supplemental ($316,000)
2CPP • Second Continuing Planning Grant ($1,291,445)
NOTE: "Future Needs" will be funded through FY '80 or '81 monies; or carryover frovo previous gran£s
1.
Official
deolgiwtlon
FYtl
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FLORIDA STATEWIDE IMPLSKSKTATICM
Actual implementation of reconvnerided managefiiant: strategies will DS en a
norvregulatory basis. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS) is the lead agency for implementation and will work with the
Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD's).
1. FDACS has requested the following to be included in its 1981 budget:
(a) Ten new positions to aid the SWCD's.
(b) State funds to improve SWCD operations.
(c) Travel funds for SWCD supervisors to attend annual training seminar
on 208 implementation.
(d) $500,000 to begin a state cost sharing program for implementation of
agricultural BMP's.
2. Four regional two-day workshops were staged around the state to explain
the Agriculture Plan and the different roles necessary for implementation.
3. A contract is presently being developed to continue the public education
efforts begun by IFAS.
4. A public information brochure detailing the nature of the agriculture
nonpoint source problem and methods of dealing with it has been prepared
by an Ad Hoc committee of various representatives (including DER 208).
5. The 208 staff participated in the annual meeting of the Agricultural and
Conservation Service (ASCS) to review the state ACP plan. Comments were
presented and several adopted for modification of ACP practices to more
adequately result in water quality improvements.
6. The 208 staff assisted in preparing revised applications for two RCWP
projects for possible FY'81 funding. Much of the information used was
taken directly from the 208 Agriculture Plan.
7. Staff members from 208 sit on the State Rural Clean Water Committee and
play a significant role in selecting project areas and in documenting
water quality problems associated with agriculture.
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SILVICULTURE
regulatory approach to Implementation of nonpoint source strategies in
forestry.
lt Training and Education Programs
A series of six training sessions around the state were held in
early December, 1B79. Thesa sessions v/ere for foresters, and
included presentations by D£R staff. Division of Forestry staff,
and several research groups. Also included on the agenda were
afternoon field trips to existing demonstration or experimental
forest sites. In addition, Euckeye Cellulose Corporation requested
and yecsiveu two private training sessions following the six reg-
ional workshops. The result is that all Buc^eya land management
foresters have now received training.
DOF has produced a videotape showing good land management practices
versus poor ones ir. the format of a football game, with scores
given to foresters using SMP's and penalties assigned to those who
do not use good land management techniques. This tape has been
shown during thirty separate training sessions held by County
Foresters throughout the state. The target audiences included
foresters, loggers, operators, landowners and the general public.
Also being distributed to foresters and field personnel is a BMP
training manual. A landowner handbook, a shorter
version of -cr.s 3MP manual, has been prepared and is being distributed
to all interested individuals. A newsletter is now being published
to keep the forestry community abreast of.water quality work in
progress and BMP changes. Over 60,000 leaflets
designed to introduce landowners to BMP's.for Florida, have been
printed and are being distributed through the State Extension
Service.
2. BMP Demonstration Sites
Negotiations are underway to set aside a total of six demonstration
project areas around the state on both forest industry lands and
state forests.
3. BMP Evaluation
A project to-determine amounts of sediment and other pollutants
lost from forested areas undergoing various degrees of harvest and
management is being established on St. Joe Paper Company lands in
Gadsden County. The Division of Forestry has received 208 contract
funds from DER to set up the study sites and monitor storm events by
flow-initiated automatic samplers. The samples will then be trans-
ported to DER laboratories for .analysis. This project should show
the importance of careful land management in preventing sediment
and nutrient loss.
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SILVICULTURE (cont'd)
4.
'iV-a privets Yorastry sector Is beginning to demonstrate their
commitment to making the non-regulatory program work, also. To
date, at least one major timber company, owning over one million
acres 3-; ^ The Environmental Regulation Commission recently designated the
Suwannae River as an "Outstanding Florida Water". This designation
implies that no activities which cause significant degradation to
the river will be allowed to occur. Technical input is being pro-
; vided by 208 staff in the effort to clarify the meaning of the
term "significant degradation" as applied to the Suwannee River. Non-
point source degradation has occurred in this water body due to the
effects of phosphate mining, and efforts are currently underway
both to determine the magnitude of these effects and to prevent
further water quality degradation.
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MINING (cont'd)
203 r:a7v ;.^s dc-iv^'i:- -i.iy^'vec v.- P.CN mining legislation proposed
" "
ing reclamation regulations (Chapter 1S-C Florida Administrative
Code) were proposed to the Governor and Cabinet and approved on
August 25, 1980. Major procedural changes include requiring the
operator w submit a concaptua'i pUn for each mine whi:h explains
how and when all affected lands have been or are to be reclaimed.
In addition, each applicant is required to submit annually (or
blannually if he chooses) an application for approval of a proposed
reclamation and restoration program for the mining unit to be
mined during the corning year (or two yaar period). Requirement
changes Include increased criteria which a mining operator must
meet to obtain approval of a reclamation program. The major require-
ment changes are restoration of wetlands, drainage patterns and
caria-Jn wildlife habitats; changes in grading re_quirements; and
^idit-iorsal vequiramants vor revcgetction and reforestation. Staff is
Involved in the implementation of the regulation changes.
5. Staff Is currently working on getting 208 mining recommendations
Implemented in a specific problem area. Manatee County has requested
that Lake Manatee be reclassified as an Outstanding Florida Water
and that a portion of the Manatee River ba raclassified as Class 1-A
Waters. Both of these water bodies are located in an area of phos-
phate reserves which are scheduled to be mined in the near future.
Studies are currently underway to determine the potential impact
of phosphate mining on these water bodies. Upon completion of these
studies, recommendations consistent with 208 goals and objectives
will be made.
CONSTRUCTION
Results of studies conducted during the development of the construc-
tion element of the initial 208 plan and the first year CPP identified
specific areas and activities of particular concern. In addition to
building construction, both road construction and unpaved roads were
found to be significant sources of erosion and sedimentation.
BMP implementation efforts have centered on a statewide approach to
control sediment and erosion from construction activities and an agency
specific approach to the abatement of road construction related problems.
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CONSTRUCTION (cont'd}
1. Florida is in the process of drafting a statewide sediment and erosion
control act. The first draft was developed subsequent to meetings with
FCACS and 7ACD (Florida Association of Conservation Districts); a second
prc-carso osssc en review by SCS, FXZ>, h-:i';.a builders., and loc^l
ofjficia-s. Kbrk en refining this draft v/iil continue during the coming
months.
2. In support of the proposed legislations, the 2G3 staff has begun making
arrangements to cbtain specific erosion and sedimentation rate data
through a series of contracted studies to be conducted over the next
year. The information will form the basis for establishing performance
standards, a key provision of the proposed legislation.
3. The Department co-sponsored a seminar on Erosion and Sediment Control
directed towards problems associated with construction. The target
audience included: builders and developers, SWCD supervisors, and local
government officials, agricultural owners and operators, and the general
•public.
4. The 208 staff is in the process of reviewing the state's enabling
legislation for SWCD's and the Departments Stormwater Rule, to see if 208
recommendations for construction can be implemented through them.
5. Staff recommendations will be included in the DOT Design and
Specification Manual, which specifies requirements for road and bridge
•construction.
6. The 203 staff has reviewed and commented on thirty local government
Comprehensive Plans to date, and will continue to stress 208 goals and
recommendations as others become available for comment.
Urban Development
The DER stormwater rule is the primary implementation mechanism for statewide
Stormwater control. Much effort has been directed toward making enforcement
of the rule more equitable and effective.
1. Since its adoption on March 1, 1979, the state stormwater rule is
continuing to be revised in order to make implementation more feasible.
The 208 staff has worked closely with the DER district offices to make
the licensing procedure more workable. Approximately 800 stormwater
permits were processed between July, 1979, and June, 1980.
2. The 208 coordinators in the DER District offices are responsible for
developing stormwater abatement measures, and work with applicants to
develop site-specific management schemes. In 1981, DER intends to
implement a training program for the permitting personnel of district
offices.
3. A contract is being developed to help DER refine its modeling abilities,
in order to evaluate the effect of various NFS management systems on
water quality.
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Urban Development (cont'd)
4. Several other agencies are now exercising authority in stormwater
control. Three of the five Water Management Districts are involved with
regulation of stomwatar discharges. Several local governments have
adoy-cac, and corns are revising ordinances for stcrntwater control. For
exanpie, the City of Vero Seacn has established provisions for site plan
review which direct the city engineer to insure that all new development
include management practices to comply with criteria specified in the
state water quality standards.
5. An exemption was included in the state stormwater rule exempting farmers
who are in the process of implementing an approved conservation plan from
stormwater licensing requirements. The rationale was to stimulate
agricultural producers to work with their local SWCS's and to voluntarily
apply conservation practices.
6. 208 staff and the DER Division of Permitting are working with the SCS to
develop a plan for mutual cooperation involving general permitting of
projects in which the Department has water quality restrictions which
exceed those of the SCS.
7. The 208 staff has continued to work in the priority watershed areas
selected for further study following the ini tial phase of the urban
element of the statewide 208 program. Active involvement by local
governments is the principle accomplishment of this effort. 208 concerns
and recommendations have been included in several [tester Drainage Plans.
DER 208 staff are included on the local technical advisory committee for
the 16th St. Canal Watershed area. Several county and regional planning
groups have adopted a number of policies designed to control urban
stormwater discharges, based on background information compiled by 208.
Septic Tanks
Regulatory authority for septic tanks is shared by the DER and the Department
of Health and Rehabilitative Services (DHRS).
1. The 208 Technical Advisory Committee, along with DER staff,.were active
in revising the regulation governing septic tanks in Florida. Some of
the significant revisions related to water quality which were suggested
and adopted include:
(a) Adding a statement that soils shall provide suitable percolation.
(b) Changing techniques for estimating flow capacities from using a guide
to actual metering of the flow, or developing a new flow chart to
better reflect actual flow.
(c) Adding provisions that a percolation test of less than three minutes
per inch requires an increase of 25% of the absorption area; and an
increase of 50% when the percolation rate is over three minutes per
inch.
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Septic Tanks (cont'd)
(d) Requiring dosing beds to ba used when septic tanks are installed too
lew, cr the water table is too high.
(e) Requiring three inch displays on trucks of licensed septage pumpers
of permit number, name or company, address and telephone number, and
volumetric capacity of the truck.
One other major recommendation which was not adopted related to a
requirement for detailed soils analysis prior to issuance of septic tank
permits. DER and the TAG are considering recommending it again. The
regulation is undergoing further review, and both rule and statutory
revisions will be proposed during the 1981 Legislative Session.
2. 208 staff has been active in assisting local government efforts in the
development and implementation of septic tank ordinances,
3. 208 staff are represented on an interagency sanitation task force,
organized to identify specific causes of bacterial contamination in the
Apalachicola Bay area and to propose abatement procedures.
4. 208 staff initiated an on-going study to locate general sources of
bacterial contamination, suspected of contaminating shellfish in Wakulla
County waters and causing human illness.
Clean Lakes Program
Several Florida municipalities have received Phase II grants for nonpoint
source abatement measures to their lakes. Management practices recommended in
208 Plans will be implemented.
Additional Public Participation
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1. The DER has contracted with a Florida music company to produce a songbook
publication of original music and poetry copyrights about Florida's
wetlands and aquatic systems. The booklet will include music scores, and
will be distributed to school choruses as well as other interested
citizens.
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GEORGIA 203 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
AGRICULTURE
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL NEEDS
1. Prepared "tionpolnt Source Technical Tisk Force
Assessment" (197B)
2. Assessing the Ixpact of agricultural nonpolnt
sources on water quality (FT 80 Progrta)
3. Monitoring of groundwater availability and
quality in Southwest Georgia (ongoing)
4. Participating in 'Southwest Georgia Land and
Hater Resources Study* (ongoing)
1. Further refine existing State and local
programs to be used in icpltuntlng proposed
best oanagement practices.
2. Develop a nonpolnt source control progran
without total dependence on funding under tha
HOP.
}. Develop progran to nnltor at least twelve
areas where on-site agricultural practices
have been Instituted (FY 80 project).
4. Compile and evaluate data to determine practical
reftnesents in control needs (FY 80 project).
6. Further refine nonpolnt source control needs
costs and tista schedules.
flfc6UUTORY/Ku;iR£GU./.TOP.Y PROGRAK
1. firs restoration descnslratlc.) project.
2. Stalnar on the potential effects of
Irrigation practices In Esarjia.
3. Developed and displayed a 203 display
emphasizing B't'f't.
4. Ti:eiity SWCD'i have dewla^d rciju/ca
conservation pi ins.
5. Application for Rural Clean Hater* rYcyraa
Funds.
6. Water resources progi-aai study tpplication
for Beaver Creek uatcrjttsd in I'acon County.
Future Needs
Develop slide presentation: and training
aids.'
Organize a speakers bureau?
Design brochures and other publications.*
C&:!pose articles for tug-nines and newspapers.*
Establish media contacts and utilize ttio aodia
effectively.
Assist the Soil and Water Conservation Districts
in developing plans for achieving UPS abatement
goals.1
Conduct demonstrations projects to achieve
reduction In contaminant loads.
Revise the voluntary agricultural control
program to fully satisfy the requirements
of SAM - 31 for non-regulatory program.
llic prograa is l.-li.j tdr.Intster-cd ty the
Geo:;jia State Soil ^:,j l!il«r Conservation
CouJttee thro^-_L lu,.el conservation districts.
Kultira Heeds
Further clarify U._- iv,le that each dsstgnated
Banigtment agsriry will play in ioplcsantino
thj plan;
z.
Develop
stitecents and i:.
williiiBness to p...
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GEORGIA - CONSTRUCTION
ASSESSKENT
CONTROL NEEDS
1. Prepared 'Nonpolnt Source Technical Task
Force Assessment' (1978).
Future Meeds
1. Continue to refine the assessment of waters
affected by construction related nonpotnt
sources of pollution.
2. Evaluate water quality Impacts
from construction activities versus desired
level of control.
1. Developed BW> oanual for erosion and
sedl&ent control.
2.
future Needs
1.
Developed prellst »usnary of above BMP
aanual.
Revise 8HP carnal to reflect localized
ntads and practices.
HAMAEEKEHT AGENCIES
KGULATOrcY/MOHREGULATli; 1 FiiOGRAH
1. EPD a.talnlstars the State Eros Ion and
Sedlasntatlon Act which provides for local
adaption of ordinances.
2. Kiintaln Inventory of approved plans.
Future Needs
1. Cti-tlfy and conduct Inventory of certified
plans as required by air::ni,.:,-iis to Act.
2. Dovt-lop Inventory of certified ordinances.
Future Heeds
3. Notify local governing authorities which have
not adapted ordinances. 1.
1. Revised State Erosion inj sn\^anlit\oa Act.
2. Conducted three erosion i>,J s::dk^nt control sealnzrs.
3. Assisted Kacon-BIbb Co. punning board In local
erosion and sedlsant coiuiul.
4. Continue stiff training i.
5. A separate CPD program i
' ' the Act.
fo;,..id to
Identify local governlii.; ,'u;i»,-itij» of EPD role In those
jurisdictions which have cl:io£U nut to adopt local
ordinances.
2. Provide assistance for tr-_t..!nj and prograo Inplai^ntatlon
to local jurisdictions ut.U!, have adopted local ordinances.
3. Provide public awareness prc/>jrs:.i for benefit of local and E
erosion and sedimentation control pr&graiii. (ongoing and .
proposed FY 61 project) V
4. Develop and provide In-;•:. vi:;.; training for progrtn
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GEORGIA - GRDUNDWATEK
ASSESSMENT
1. Identify & prioritize sources
& potential sources of
of groundwater pollution.
2. Review SIA study data on the
1700+ impoundments; categorize
those reviewing wastes by type
of waste, geology and hydrology
of site and other available in-
formation.
3. Select and prioritize sites in-
ventoried by RCRA and evaluate
re: soil, geology, hydrogeology
and groundwater.
4. Obtain and evaluation data on
groundwater quality, and monitor
as necessary.
CQi?TRQL NEEDS
Future Needs *
Regula tory/NonReg ulatory
Programs
1. Develop prcgranis for ground water
pollution control to include a
hydrogeologic & soil evaluation
of the State to categorize & site
areas as potentially suitable
for waste disposal, type of
site development and monitoring
requ i reman ts.
2. Develop a groundwater management
strategy to control and utilize
groundwater resources for
drinking water, agriculture and
industry.
3. Develop criteria for the protection
of groundwaler quality by establishing
specific requirements to be included
in site selection and operation of
sites that receive wastes.
Management Agencies
* FY'81 Workplan
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GEORGIA - FORESTRY
ASSESSMEHT
CONTROL NEEDS
1. Prepared "Nonpolnt Source Technical Task
Force Report* (1978)
2. Assessing the Impact of Forestry on
Water Quality In Georgia (fi 80 project)
Future Heeds
1. Develop cost data for laipleosntatlon of
silviculture controls.
I. Further refine the voluntary silviculture
control prograa to fully satisfy the
requirements of SM4-31 for non-regulatory
progress. '<
3. Develop prograa to aonltor bttt oinageisent
practices (FY 60 project).
REGULATORY/KOIUUGULATufiY tSUSltU
1. Conducted three seminars on forestry practices.
2. The Georgia Forestry Cocnilsslcn has d£vclop£d
a proposed It^leMntatlon plan.
3. Developed EPD - Georgia Forestry Cos_ii1sslon (GFC)
contract for Icpl ostentation (ongali.j).
Future Heeds
1. Develop EPD - GFC prograa Icpl&icntttlon
agreement.
2. Provide priorities for smaller geographic areas
for use In the Rural Clean Hater Prajrio.
3. Refine Implementation goals and activities for the
silviculture control progran.
4. Conduct on-slte surveys to evaluate the effectiveness
forestry entitles tttio participated In forestry workshops.1
S. Develop slide presentation and training a1ds.b
6. Organize a speakers bureau.b
7. Design brochures and other publications.'*
8. Compose articles for aagazlnes and newspapers.**
9. Establish oedla contacts and utilize the uadla effectively.1*
10. Advise persons of technical assistance available and possible
financial assistance."
11. Assist In supporting and encouraging needed research.0
12. Develop and carry out other Implementation activities as
* "- the GFC and EPD for an effective HPS Implementation
MAHASI-.i-.-hT ACtliCIES
1. Georgia EPD ultl olntatn prli^ry
responsibility e* 1p:;.u.r;nt1ng agency with
help of the Gc.iif)!4 Forestry Conralsslon.
Futur-a Heeds
1. Further clarl.'y II,:: ralu that each designated
tv;nagenent SO'-'' --J will piay In Implcjicnting
the plan.
t. Develop nanagi t i^c-hcy Impl&v.enUtlon
statements and --^ck mancsc.Mcr.t agency
willingness to proceed statements.
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GEORGIA - HYDKOLOCIC MODIFICATIONS
ASSESSMENT
1. Prepared "Nonpolnt Source Technical Task
Force Assessment'.
2. Prepared "Hydrologlc Data Collection Strategy*
document. (1979)
Future Needs
1. Further evaluate the problem area, develop
proposed solutions and refine Impleoentatlon
programs.
2. Determine stream nonltoHng program needed to
evaluate problem areas and develop solutions.
3. Determine priorities for special studies and
research needed to define hydrologlc
modification problems and solutions.
CONTROL MEEDS
Future Heeds
1. Require application of best «anagar,ent
practices to meet.
2. Require use of BIIP's to protect water
resources for projects subject to A-9S
review.
RC&UlATORY/KOSiREGIJLATOf.Y PtOCSWJ
1. Passed legislation granting state
authority to Issua 404 pantils
2. Passed legislation to Issue permits for
allocation of surface Biter reiwrces
3. Issue Section <01 Later quality certification
permits (ongoing)
A/SthCIES
1. Further clti-ll'y tha roU that etch designated
nariageasnl :v-..cy will play In " "
the plan.
2. Develop taMoc t agor.cy
statements ti-.'S :t;.- e.<
ness to prccc..>l t;ai:c:
agency v. 11 ling-
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GEORGIA - MINING
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL NEEDS
1. Preparation of the Nonpolnt Technical
Task Force Report (1978).
2. Conducted surveys of the lipact of
mining on surface waters In Elbert and
Oglethorpo Counties.
Future Needs
1, Assess the statewide Impact of Bines on
water quality.
2. Assess the Impact of lining operations
exempted froo Act.
(See Regulitory/Monregalatory)
RtOJUTORY/NONaEeULATOR/ PR03RAH
1. Implementation of Georgia Surface Mlnluj Act
Future Needs
1. Evaluate rcsourcaa avalliblc ind iiiii-:.! to .
InplERsnt Act.
ASEHCIES
1. The DHh l.anl Pi-otcct1on Branch Is
responsible Tor lariUiuenttng the Surface
Mining Ac;,
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GEORGIA - RESIDUAL WASTES
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL MEEDS
HEGULATORY/NOHRE6UUTORY PtiOGSAH
AGEHC11S
1. Prepared 'Nonpolnt Source Technical Task
Force Assessment* (1978)
2. Conducted survey of potential effects of
pits, ponds, and lagoons on groundwater.
3. Conducting open du&p Inventory.
FUTURE HEEOS
1. Continue to assess inpact of residual
wastes on water quality.
2. Conduct Inventory of all municipal open
dumps and place on compliance schedule
as required by Subtitle 0, 94-580.
3. Conduct Inventory of all pits, ponds,
and lagoons Identified by Safe Drinking
Water Survey to have high potential for
ground or surface water pollution.
4. Compile and evaluate existing groundwater
quality data, evaluate data collection
needs, and sample and evaluate groundwater
quality near land disposal sites.
(proposed FV81 project)
5. More specifically Identify water quality
problems due to residual wastes and further
Identify needs for controls as part of the
continuing planning process.
6 Refine cost data for Implementation activities
(in five year increments for twenty years) as
part »f th« continuing planning proctss.
1.
Inpleeent Georgia Solid Waste tenagercnt
Act.
1. Conducted operator training courses.
2. Conducted staff training.
3. Developed industrial waste data
nanagor.ent system.
4. Disbursed regional solid vcste
planning grants. .
5. Develop and adopted hazardous waste rules.
6. Implementing Georgia Solid Uaste Kanage&cnt
Act.
FUTURE NEEDS
1. Develop land spreading guidelines.
2. Provide technical assistance and training
In all aspects of solid waste nanagoaent.
1. The residual waste pro.;,..,., will bo
Icplcnented by the EFO.
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GEORGIA - SALTWATER INTRUSION
ASSESSMENT
1. Prepared Nonpotnt Source Technical Task Force
Assessment (1978)
2. Monitoring of grounduater In Coastal areas (on-
going).
3, EPO and U.S.6.S. are preparing a five year
study of groundwater avalltblllty and wtth-
drawal In Southwest Georgia.
4. The Savannah Urban Study Is addressing
Intrusion problems and expanded grounduater
node)Ing needs.
Future Needs
1. Develop saltwater Intrusion problem
assessments for other areas of the
state.
CONTROL NEEDS
(See regulatory/nonregulatory progress)
2.
REGULATOW/HQiiHEeULATORY PROGRAM
1. Local Interests In Brunswick hava formed
a committee to address local problcaj.
A draft management plan for the Brunswick
area is being reviewed by the Division.
iaT ;.;n;ci£s
Future Heeds
1. Further cUrify ti.s njlc that each desig-
nated mugi. -:i\i itgci.cy ulll play In
lLj>lenent1nj tl-' pUn.
3. Implement Georgia Grouiduatcr Use Act.
Future Needs
1. Develop managftnsrit plans for other areas
of the state with lilgh potential for saltwater
Intrusion.
2. Develop procedures for obtaining Information
on well withdrawals.
3. Develop public awareness progria.
2. Develop ntniO'..:. -r.t wsncy
statements a'.l Lcck tf^tidyemcnt agency
willingness to proceed stateisants.
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GEORGIA - URBAN RUNOFF
ASSESSMENT
CONTROL KEEDS
REGULATORY/HONHECUUTORy C&OGRAH
1. Prepared "Nonpolnt Source Model Ing Strategy" (1978).
2. Prepared 'Urban Ston&cater Runoff and Control Ni«
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GEORGIA STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION
PS Hasteload Allocations
1. A total of 176 waste load allocations and/or justifications were
provided for municipal, industrial or private facilities,
2. Thirty-nine intensive surveys were conducted in areas where present
treatment levels appeared inadequate.
3. Predictive assimilative capacity models were prepared for the Savannah,
Lower Ocmulgee and Altamaha Rivers.
4. The State Water Quality Standards and Stream Classifications were updated
and approved by EPA.
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Nonpoint Sources
'curs
1. The Environmental Protection Agency conditionally
approved the "Nonpoint Source Control Program" including
the agricultural chapter.
2. The Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Committee
(SSWCC) has employed one full-time staff member to coordinate
the State Agriculture NPS Program activities. This staff member
worked with EPD, USDA agencies, local Soil and Water Conservation
Districts (SWCD's) and others to assure sound coordination of
all activities.
3. The EPD-Water Protection Branch is currently developing a
project to determine the NPS effects of agriculture in Georgia,
This project will be of 3 years duration and data will be col-
lected seasonally in all areas of the State recognized as being
-.of high potential for agriculture NPS water pollution. (Amended
CPP "Grant)
4. In March, 1979 the SSWCC and the Ocmulgee River SWCD
sponsored a farm restoration demonstration (Project Clean
Water South) in Dooly County, Georgia. This demonstration
emphasized soil and water conservation practices necessary for
meeting Federal and State NPS Program objectivies. Many farmers
throughout the Southeast were on-hand to view the proceedings.
5. The Environmental Protection Division, the SSWCC and the
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture are currently sponsoring the "South-
west Georgia Land and Water Resources Study." This study will
run through June 1981 and, among other issues, will address:
A. Establishing environmental effects of agricultural
land expansion without accelerated land treatment.
B. Establishing effects of limited water. (What effects
would 1 imi ted- water resources have on resource manage-
ment recommendations on a county or area basin?)
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C. Establishing or developing land management strategies
and recommendations for implementation on those
strategies .
6. In 1S79 the US DA - Agricultural Stabilization and Con-
sery£t:cn Ssrvica d" s JUV^G approximately $4,5 million for
the Georgia Agricultural Conservation Program. These funds
were distributed to farmers in the State who need assistance
in practicing adequate soil and water conservation on their
farms.
7. The EPD and U.S. Geological Survey collected data on ground-
water and surface water availability and quality in Southwest
Georgia.
8. The SSWCC in cooperation with other State and Federal agencies
held a seminar concerning the potential effects of irrigation
practices in Southwest Georgia. This seminar emphasized:
A. The need for proper well drilling procedures
B. The need for careful chemical application
C. The need for mechanical integrity in the irrigation
equipment.
• ... D. The need to curtail excessive runoff.
9. The State developed and displayed a 208 exhibit emphasizing
BMP's.
10. Twenty SWCD's have developed resource conservation plans.
11. Applications for the Rural Clean Water Program were prepared.
12. A water resources program study application for the Beaver
Creek watershed in Macon County was prepared.
13. A contract between EPD and the SSWCC has been signed to
carry out demonstration, assessment and education activites.
(Amended CPP Grant).
Forestry
1. EPA conditionally approved the "Nonpoint Source Control
Program" including the Forestry chapter.
2. The Georgia Forestry Commission has designated one staff
member to excute the Forestry NPS Implementation Program. This
staff member coordinated with EPD, USDA agencies, professional
associations, local Soil and Water Conservation Districts,
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loggers, and other to assure that a sound Forestry
NFS Implementation Program is being carried-out.
3. The EPD Water Protection Branch and the Georgia Forestry
Commission have finalized an agreement for program implementa-
tion. Tha igrecjjie.it wi •:"; Induce various cemonstration projects
and seminars to inform those engaged in forestry throughout
Georgia of the procedures and best management practices to
protect water quality. (Amended CPP Grant)
4. The EPD-Water Protection Branch is currently developing a'
project to determine the NPS effects of commercial forestry in
Georgia. This project will be of 3 years duration and data will
be collected seasonally in all physiographic areas of the State
that were determined by the Forestry NPS Technical Task Force
as being of high potential NPS water pollution. (Amended
CPP Grant)
5. The GFC surveyed all loggers in the state to obtain logger
Inventory.
6. The GFC presented a television program in Columbus on the
Forestry - 208 program.
7.-. Two presentations were given to the Georgia Chapter of the
Soil Conservation Society of America by the GFC on the Forestry
208 program.
8. Three seminars and four demonstration projects on Forestry
BMP's were conducted by the GFC.
Urban Runoff
1.. EPD prepared the "Nonpoint Source Modeling Strategy."
(original 208 Grant).
2. EPD prepared the "Urban Stormwater Runoff and Control Needs
in Georgia." (208 supplemental Grant)
3. Two papers were presented regarding Urban Stromwater
Management in Georgia.
4. EPD initiated a three year program to assess the impacts
of Urban Stormwater Runoff on receiving streams . (Amended CPP
Grant)
5. EPD is developing simplified procedures for estimating
urban Stormwater needs.
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6. In 1980, the Georgia Legislature passed an.-amended
Erosion and Sediment Control Act. (See construction)
Construct!on
1. EPA conditionally approved the "Nor.point Source Control
Program" including the construction chapter.
2. The EPD - Land Protection Branch and the Georgia State
Soil and Water Conservation Committee drafted amendments to
the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975. These
Amendments were passed by the 1980 Georgia General Assembly.
This allows the State better implementing authority for
erosion and sedimentation control. The SSWCC developed a
slide program which assesses the pros and cons of the state-
wide Erosion and Sediment Control Program.
3. 547 erosion, and sedimentation control plans were approved
statewide in 1979 by local governments. These plans were,
prior to approval, subjected to review for technical adequacey
by staff of the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
4. The EPD in cooperation with the Georgia State Soil and Water
-Conservation Committee developed and printed a "Pocket size"
erosion and sediment control handbook to be used as reference
in the field by contractors and others engaged in land-disturbing
activities. (208 Supplemental Grant)
5. The Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Committee has
developed a phamplet describing Georgia's Erosion and Sedimenta-
tion Act. This phamplet has been distributed to all local
governments and other interested parties in the State.
6. The Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Committee
worked with the Macon-Bibb Co. Planning Board and the Middle
Georgia APDC in developing a manual for erosion and sedimentation
control to be used by local developers.
7. The Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Committee
and the Georgia Clean Water Coalition held three seminars in
various areas throughout Georgia to address erosion and sedimen-
tation control.
Hydrologic Modification
1. EPA conditionally approved the "Nonpoint Source Control
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Program" including the hydrologic modification chapter.
2. The State of Georgia has passed legislation giving the
State authority to assure Section 404 "dredge and fill" re-
sponsibilities for all waters of the State that are not coastal
nor traditionally navigable.
3. The Georgia Water Quality Control Act has been amended to
allow the Division to issue permits for the allocation of
the State's surface water resources. Procedures have been
developed to institute this program on a statewide basis. .
Rules to implement this new amendment have been adopted.
4. The EPD continued its Section 401 water quality certification
efforts. Approximately 20 certifications per month were issued
in 1979 to protect water quality from land disturbing activities
occurring in Flood plain areas.
5. The Environmental Protection Division with the assistance
of a private contractor completed the "Hydrologic Data Collection
Strategy". (208 supplemental Grant)
6. Under the Clean Lakes Program, EPD sampled 160 publicly
owned lakes and processed 800 water samples.
Mining
1. EPA conditionally approved the "Nonpoint Source Control
Program" including the mining chapter. . ...
2. Staff of the EPD-Water Protection Branch collected water
quality data in an area of Georgia with numerous granite
quarrying operations (near Elberton, Georgia).
3. Staff of EPD - Surface mined Land Reclamation Program con-
ducted approximately 1500 inspections to ensure compliance with
the Georgia Surface Mining Reclamation Act (this Act mandates the
utilization of best management practices for nonpoint source
control). Sixty-three new mining operations were permitted
during 1979 which brings the current total to approximately 450
active operations in Georgia which are responsible for reclamation
4, Of the new mine reclamation permit applications processed
approximately twenty were referred to obtain Section 404 "dredge
and fill" permits.
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Saltwater Intrusion
1. EPA conditionally approved the "Nonpoint Source Control
Program" including the Saltwater Intrusion chapter,
2. The EPD - Groundwater Program is developing a management
P1 ar. f or n\i n i~,i z i rig the i ntr'_• s ; cn of sal t wa ter into the
Principal Artesian Aquifer near Brunswick, Georgia. In the
near future the plan will be subjected to the review and
comment of local governments, citizens, and industries in
that area.
3. The Army Corps of Engineers is continuing its monitoring
of Savannah Harbor to determine, among other water quality
factors, the upstream migration of sea water in conjunction
with its maintenance dredging activities.
4. The EPD Geologic Survey Branch and U.S. Geological Survey
continued their monitoring of the Principal Artesian Aquifer
near Savannah and St. Marys, Georgia.
5. The EPD Geologic Survey Branch, U.S. Geological Survey
and the City of Albany are conducting a hydrogeologic
evaluation of water levels, aquifer characteristics and
water quality near Albany, Georgia.
Residual Wastes
1. EPA conditionally approved the "Nonpoint Source Control
Program" including the Residual Wastes Chapter.
2. 500 municipal and 100 industrial solid waste handling
facilities in Georgia were inspected by EPD staff to ensure
compliance with the State Solid Waste Management Act and
NPS control program objectives.
3. The EPD - Solid Waste Management Staff evaluated proposed
solid waste handling sites (avg. of 15 per month) for accept-
ability, and reviewed their design and operational plans to
ensure adherenced with State Standards.
4. The EPD - Land Protection Branch successfully handled the
disbursement of $1.5 million in State grant funds to local govern-
ments, to assist their development and operation of solid waste
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management programs.
5. The EPD - Solid Waste Management Section conducted a
training course for equipment operators and maintained their
ongoing technical assistance activities.
6. The EPD - Land Protection Branch obtained fifteen new staff
members to implement a hazardous waste management program state-
wide. The State has passed enabling hazardous waste management
legislation.
7. The EPD - Land Protection Branch has developed draft guide-
lines on the proper techniques for land spreading of sewage
sludge.
8. Grants for developing eighteen regional solid waste management
plans were awarded to Georgia's Area Planning and Development
Commissions. Plans are now in the final stages.
9. The EPD - Water Protection Branch contracted with the
University of Georgia for the completion of an inventory of. pits,
ponds and lagoons throughout the State. In conjunction with this
the Groundwater Program conducted a survey to determine the
potential for groundwater degradation due to the above.
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KENTUCKY
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Agriculture • "
KENTUCKY 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Assessments
Control Needs
COMPLETE:
1. Developed background Inform-
ation, general problem identi-
fication of problem areas.
relative priorities, soils
data, landuse, etc. (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progres
1. None
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Conrnents
1. Conduct field monitoring at
selected sites (both chemical
and biological) to establish
more specifically water quality
Impacts, Impact to aquatic
biota, etc.
2. Indicate how assessment will be
used to develop standards,
water quality criteria, anti-
degradation statements, stream
classifications
3. Identify lakes and streams
Impacted
4. Develop priority list of
watersheds requiring treatment
to meet goals
COMPLETE:
1. Deve1o
for
cost est
Regulatory/Non-Regulatory Programs
Guide Manual
Including
'for practices (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress^
)s
1. None y£
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Refine/evaluate BMP's based on
further problem assessment/problem
Identification
2. Redefine "stream" In technical
guide manual consistent with water
quality standards
Hanaqgnei.j Agencies
COMPLETE:
1. Reviewed education programs (I.G.)
2. Evaluated need for statewide
legislation or regulation (I.G.)
3. Evaluated need to revise mechanism
like cost sharing/other Incentive
programs (I.G.)
4. Determined enforcntcnt procedures
(I.G.)
5. Developed Interaction between CD's
and government units (I.G.)
6. Established mechanism for revising
BMP guide manual (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Finalize specific action MOA and
scope of work between the Kentucky
Division of Conservation and the
University of Kentucky, College
of Agriculture - Extension for
developing a agriculture education
program (2CPP)
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Consents
1. Fully develop voluntary program;
agencies responsibilities, schedules
and costs
2. Fully develop Incentive program;
costs, milestones, schedules
3. Establish complaint procedures to
prosecute NPS polluters
4. Provide legal opinion that voluntary
program will meet 20fl(b)(2)(c)
COMPLETE:
1. Estimated i.^i^Gwer and funding
for preparation of BMP manuals
(I.G.)
2. Estimated niutipoiter and .funding
to Install bhPs (I.G.)
3. Developed program to evaluate
effectiveness r.t Implementation
of agriculture NPS program;
guidelines, iistes for review,
monitoring piv«j.^m/strategy
(I.G.)
. Developed u..d finalized Inter-
departmental ?iOA between the
Divisions of VJater, Conservation
and Forestry for cooperation
on developlfiy 208 management (I.f
RESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Finalize expositive MOA between
Ky. DNREP and thlTUnlversity
of Kentucky, College of Agri-
culture, Cooperative Extension
for develofiir.y the agriculture
end silviculture education
programs (2 CPP)
UTURE NEEDS:
1
EPA Co.nne.its
Establish vjoals and milestones
and furthtt refine financial
and manpower requirements to
apply BMP's (5 yr. increments)
for each agency
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Construction
Assessments
OMPLETE:
Control N
Developed background Inform-
ation; general problem
Identification; problem areas,
soils data, landuse, relative
priorities, etc. (I.G.)
'RESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. None
COMPLETE:
1. Developedlpiecfcfrtcal Guide Manual
for construction BMPs Including
cost estimates for practices
(I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progess .o
1. None < >'
:UTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Assign priorities to areas/
counties with highway
construction NPS problems
2. Based on areas with construction
NPS problems, select areas for
futher field monitoring to
determine actual Impact to water
quality, stream biota, etc.
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Develop a monitoring program to
evaluate effectiveness of BKPs for
construction.
Regulatory/Nbn-Regulstory Programs
Managa,;,,,l Agencies
COMPLETE:
1. Reviewed education 'programs
(1.6.)
2. Evaluated need for statewide
legislation/ regulation
3. Evaluated need to revise cost
sharing mechanism/other Incentive
programs (I.G.)
4. Determined enforc&isnt procedures
(I.G.)
5. tstabllshed mecluuilsm to update
BMP guide manual (I.G.)
6. Developed Interaction between
CD's and other government units
(I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Develop and finalize specific 9j±llUL
MOA and scope of work between Ky.
Division of Conservation and the
Ky. Home Builders Association for
n construction education program
(In progress 2 CPP)
I FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Co.ur.snts
1. Consider/adopt a sediment control
ordinance
2. Develop more fully Incentive program
3. Fully develop non-regulatory program
requirements, agency responsibility,
funding and costs, etc.
4. Provide legal opinion that program
meets requirements of 208(b)(2)(c)
COMPLETE:
1.
Estimated hsinpower and funding
for preparation of BMP manual
stimated fi>.;fijvo.«jr and
to Install BMPsd.G.)
Developed program to evaluate
effectiveness of implementation
of construction NPS program
Including guidelines, dates
for review, h.jnltorlng strategy/
program (I.G.)
Developed and finalized
Interdepartiiir.ntal MOA between
the 01 visions"of Water,
Conservation and Forestry for
cooperation on developing 208
management (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. None
FUTURE NEEDS: tPA Comments
1. Further address requirements
to Implement and fund
Installation of BHP's
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Public Participation"
Assessments
:OMPLETE:
'RESENT WORK:
FUTURE NEEDS:
Control Needs
COMPLETE:
PRESENT WORK:
FUTURE NEEDS:
Regulatory/Non-Regulatory Programs
COMPLETE:
1. Prepared and distributed Information
materials regularity (I.G.)
2. Conducted public meetings (I.G.)
3. Developed and maintain mailing
list (I.G.)
4. Develped 208 progvaifi slide show.
brochure, display/exhibit (I.G.)
5. Provide staff for presentations
(I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Provide summaries/status reports
on CPP and division activities
(2CPP)
2. Conduct public hearings twice per
year at 6 locations or assist 15
organizations on public hearings
twice per year (on-going 2CPP)
I FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. None, except continuation of effort
and general Improvement of program
* Division Is setting up a citizen's
monitoring program; purchasing video-
tape equipment; developing a computer
file to track multiple violations/
enforcement of small packaged treatment
plants.
Manageir.ci;t Agencies
COWLETE:
Developed etitl finalized MOA
between the IV-IREP and some
Area Development. Districts
(ADD's) to involve public
In decision-;,;uMntj through
hearlngs/mec-Mngs and other
methods. (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK:
FUTURE NEEDS:
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-SHvi culture
Assessments
COMPLETE:
1. Developed background
Information; general problem
Identifications; problem
areas, soils data, landuse,
etc. relative priorities.
(1.6.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. None
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Conduct field monitoring at
selected sites (both chemical
and biological) to establish
actual water quality Impacts.
Impact to aquatic biota.
2. Indicate how assessment will
be used to develop standards,
water quality criteria,
antldegradatlon statements,
stream classifications
3. Quantify Impacts In critical/
priority watersheds
Control Needs
COMPLETE:
1. Developed technical guide manual
for silviculture BMPs Including
cost estimates/ft^ practices.
(I.G.) IQfn
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. None
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Refine BMP selection based on
additional assessment work;
2. evaluate BMPs by monitoring
before and after management to
Identify affect on water quality
Regulatory/Non-Regulatory Programs
Hanagei..;.it Agencies
COfPLETE:
1. Reviewed education programs (I.G.)
2. Evaluated need for statewide
legislation/regulation (I.G.)
3. Evaluated need to revise cost
sharing mechanism/other Incentive
programs (I.G.) •
4. Determined enforcement procedures
(1.6.)
5. Established mechtnlsm to update
BMP guide manual (I.G.)
6. Developed Interaction between
Conservation Districts' (CD) and
other government units (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Develop and finalize specific
action MOA and scope of work
between Ky. Division of Forestry
and the University of Kentucky,
College of Agriculture.
Department of Forestry on silvi-
culture education program (2CPP)
* have Implemented 1st phase of
silviculture education program by
conducting a 3-day workshop on
BMP applications.
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Coffimants
1. Fully develop voluntary program,
more detailed Information on
funding and manpower and on
Incentive program
2. Provide legal opinion that program
meets 208 (b)(2)(c)
COMPLETE:
1. Estimated mi«|)c;.'ar and
funding for prepara-
tion of BKF' manual
(1.6.)
2. Estimated manpower and funding
to Install Blip's (I.G.)
3. Developed i>rof,iY.,r, to evaluate
effectiveness of Implementation
of silviculture NPS program
Including (jtiidellnes, dates for
review, anJ i..ari1toring
strategy/prugram (I.G.)
4. Developed arid finalized
InterdeparUiu ,iU1 MOA between
the Divisions of Water,
Conservation, and Forestry for
cooperation o.< developing 208
management (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Finalize executive MOA between
KDNREP and~tFie~Urnvers1ty of
Kentucky. College of Agriculture,
Cooperative Extension for agri-
culture and silviculture
education program (.2CPP)
UTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Establish more specifically
goals, milestones, and further
estimate manpower and funding
to apply BHI"s (5 yrs. increments
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Surface/Groundwater Quality Criteria and Stream/Aquifer use Class i-fuaiion
Assessments
Control Needs •
.OMPLETE:
1. Developed surface water
criteria Including:
a. reviewed published and
unpublished data
b. mapped and reduced data fo
suspended solids, pH, tur-
bidity and Kentucky's
aquatic biota
c. reviewed other 208
monitoring strategies/
programs
d. ascertained monitoring
program
e. proposed a program and
alternative strategies (I.G
2. Groundwater - Including
. a. Inventoried existing
quantity/quality data and
existing/projected uses
of major aquifers
b. mapped and prepared text on
data
c. suggested a monitoring
program (I.G.) 'funded 208
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Stream Use Designation Strategy'
Developed
a. select segments, evaluate-
data for each and determine
COMPLETE:
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1 . Groundwater
1 .a; Identify and evaluate BKPs to
meet control needs RE: ground-
water NFS
. b.i; Incorporate results of areawlde
management plans
Rcgulatory/Hon-Regulatory Programs
COMPLETE:
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Groundwater
a. describe existing proposed
regulatory programs; regulatory
approach, statutory authority.
administration and financial
programs, necessary legislation;
b. provide legal opinion that
program will meet requirements
of 208(b)(2)(c)(1)-(111).
40 CFR 35.1521-3
Management Agcncl es
whether use can be designated
COMPLETE:
1. Developed and finalized MOA
between Division of Water
and USGS to Inventory aquifers
and to collect quality/quantity
data (I.G.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Developed arid finalized KOA
between KGS a«ul DNREP for aquifei
delineation L-ised on TDS *fundin<
U1C
FUTURE HEEDS: EPA Ccwsnents
1. Groundwater
a. clarify role of agencies,
legal authority, funding,
Implementation schedules,
capability and willingness
to assume management
b. provide legal opinion on
authority of designated
agency
c. address approval action of
KIPDA MQH plan - provide
mechanism and agreement
with WQAB for program
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Assessment
Control Needs
Regulatory/Non-Regulatory Progress
'RESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
2. Stream Use Designation
Including:
a. purchase necessary
computer equipment
b. select sub-basins for
analysis
c. develop additional data
base as necessary
d. develop/Integrate analy-
tical tools
e. define alternative uses an.
use boundaries
f. prioritize remaining basin
g. complete use designations
(2 CPP)
3. Groundwater
KGS Is delineating/character-
izing aquifers In Kentucky
based on Total Dissolved
Solids (TDS) *funded UIC
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Groundwater
a. develop monitoring strategy
for provinces where data
summarization has been
completed
b. specify use of each aquifer
c. identify NPS of pollution
and their sources affecting
groundwater
Management: Agencies
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Assessments
'I/JURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
•Indicate level NPS must
be reduced to protect
quality
particularity assess/
Identify Impact to water
quality and the affect of
the landfill on the quality
of TOWN BRANCH upstream
from Lexington
Control Needs
Regulatory/Non-Regulatory Programs
Manager i t .fjcnc j es
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Mining Nt>S
Assessments
COMPLETE:
1. Characterized natural water
quality. Influence on biota, etc
of watershed where mining acti-
vities exist; Including
a. selection of priority water-
shed
b. monitoring to evaluate water
quality Impacts
c. Inventory of non-point source
Impacting water quality
d. literature search and review
(1.6.)
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Rank each segment or watershed
on the basis of potential/actual
water quality problem;
2. Continue additional water
quality assessments In priority
watersheds to quantify actual
impacts;
3. Correlate Impacts with water
quality standards
Control Needs
COMPLETE:
RESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Comments
1. Evaluate water quality as the
result of dining methods,
reclamation, and other erosion
control measures
2. Determine control neasures
necessary to protect water quality
Rcgulatory/Hon-Reguletory Progress
COf^LETE:
PRESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
1. Coordinate with Surface Mining
and Reclamation personnel on
developing program to protect
water quality
2. Provide legal opinion that
program maets the requirements
of 208(b)(2)(c)
Agencies
COMPLETE:
1. Finalize.! f-'OA between Nature
Preserves Couuilsslon and the
Division of Water to assess
the Impacts on water quality
resulting from mining (1.0.)
PRESENT WORK: Jricc,,r,plete/In Progress
FUTURE NEEDS: EPA Cftiwants
1. Determine cost and economic
Impacts of control measures
(BHPs)
2. Establish goals and milestones
for Implwanting BMPs - coord-
inate with Surface Mining and
Reclamation personnel
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"Other 208 Grant Outputs/Commitments
Implementation Evaluations, Data Base Development and Studies
Assessments
Control Needs.
:OWLETE:
1. Kentucky River Basin Study -
(contract w/W. E. Gates and
Associates to develop the
capabilities of ADAPT (geo-
graphic Information system) to
analyze the Impacts of point
and non-point pollution in
the Kentucky River Basin and t
determine the dynamics of the
watershed (1 CPP)
* Phase 1 and II of original con-
tract were completed except
Inclusion of LANDSAT landcover
data
* Phase III of revised contract Is
on-going to Include an addltlona
It) counties bordering the Kentick
River Oasin in the analysis
'RESENT WORK: Incomplete/In Progress
Data Base
1. Kentucky River Basin Evaluation
•COMPLETE:
PRESENT WORK:
FUTURE NEEDS:
Regul atory/Non-Regulatory Prograsis
c.
evaluate data base and tes
sensitivity af Information
identify methodologies for
segment priorities, use
designation, and data need
test computer analysis of
watershed and verify outpu
COMPLETE:
PRESENT WORK:
FUTURE NEEDS:
Management Agencies
COMPLETE:
PRESENT WORK:
FUTURE NEEDS:
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Assessments
.
c. through follow-up
recona1s sance/1ntens1ve
surveys (2 CPP)
* delayed at this time pending
reconsideration
2. Management Information Syste
Completion - complete data
base and acquire computer
hardware for NPS assessment
(statewide)
* delayed at this time pending
EPA approval.
Implementation Evaluations
3. KIPDA 208 Evaluation of
Initial Implementation -
Intensley study a site
primarily In agriculture
landuse and to apply BMPs;
Floyd's Fork Project
a. review development and
finalization of manage-
ment program; agency
responsibilities; coor-
dinate w/USOA
b. effectiveness study of
BMPs on watershed - samp-
ling and modeling
c. economic Impact evaluation
of cooperators (on-going
I CPP)
Control Needs.
Regulatory/Non-Reguletory Programs
Manageswut Agencies
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Assessments
Implementation Evaluation -
test effectiveness of over-
all 208 programs to Improve
water quality through BMPs;
test effectiveness of
institutional program;
(2 CPP)
NEEDS:
Control Needs.
Regulatory/Non-Regulatory Programs
Management A-jeiides
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KENTUCKY STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION
••.C-RIj:ULTU?£ AMD SILVICULTURE
1. Division of Water is negotiating with the ASCS, SCS, Land Improvement
Contractors Association, and the 121 conservation districts to cost-share
on a 10-year farm demonstration project incorporating BMP's. The exact
locality of the proposed project has not yet been determined.
2. The Division is participating in the development of two demonstration
forests tentatively proposed by the University of Kentucky Department of
Forestry and TVA. The objectives will be to provide a visual
demonstration, of forestry BMP's expected to have a useful lifetime of 10
years and to enable a NPS assessment of forestry BMP's and their
effectiveness in protecting water quality and soil productivity.
3. Approximately 187,000 acres of agricutural and forest land were improved
in FY-80 through the ACP. The Division of Water is presently providing
technical and managerial assistance to special ACP WQ projects in five
counties.
4. Through the Rural Forestry Assistance Program, the Kentucky Division of
Forestry has accomplished approximately 3,000 acres of watershed
improvements in areas predominantly in forest cover.
5. The University of Kentucky and Chevron Oil Company conducted a program on
the use of pesticides in agriculture. The division of WQ and
Conservation and the University of Kentucky Extension Soil specialist
conducted a 208 panel on the program.
6. A Forestry-WQ Workshop has been conducted as Phase I of the statewide
silviculture NPS education program.
7. The SCS is involved in 16 operational PL-566 small -watershed projects in
central and western Kentucky. Twenty have already been completed, and
one is in the planning phase. Many of these are expected to contribute
positively to protecting WQ from NPS pollution.
CONSTRUCTION
1. The Division of Conservation has developed proposed tax incentive
legislation for installation of construction of BMP's on housing and
light commercial construction sites.
2. An intensive educational program is being developed in an effort to
promote the use of BMP's.
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The Kentucky- Division of Conservation, with assistance from the Kentucky
Soil and Water Conservation Cornmission, administers the Conservation
Equipment Revolving Fund which makes loans to CD's for the purchase of
specialized heavy earth-moving equipment for doing conservation work.
Through the revolving fund, new loans are made available for interest and
loan principal payments by the Districts. This equipment has been used
to construct farm roads, land clearing, pasture renovation, etc., for
FY-81, an additional 2,000 cooperators have requested conservation plans
incorporating BMP's.
GFOUNDWATER
1. The Division is involved in several groundwater projects in the Central
Kentucky karst region: 1. BRADD Karst Study - of NFS groundwater
pollution of karst aquifers; 2. Rio Springs - to determine the recharge
area for the Rio Springs aquifer; 3. Proposed Barren County RCWP - to
investigate NFS pollution of the Mammoth Cave area, and to implement
indicated BMP's.
MINING
1, SCS is currently providing technical assistance for three projects funded
through the Rural Abandoned Mine Program (RAMP), to protect the public
drinking water supply from acid mine drainage and excessive
sedimentation. Twenty RAMP projects are in the planning phase.
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MISSISSIPPI
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MISSISSIPPI 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 15, 1980
Assessment
1. Identification of non point
sources and estimated magnitudes.
2. Identification of major land
resource areas In Mississippi.
3. Established priority Order
for land resource areas.
4. Potential project areas
identified.
5. Further assessment In top
priority area (Miss. Delta).
6. Identify Impacted waters In
Delta.
7. Conduct qualitative field
reconnaissance surveys.
g Conduct monitoring where need
Is Identified.
9 Develop comprehensive report
and priorities in Delta.
Assessment
1. Reassess priority areas due
to shift in farming practices
in hill section.
2. Further assessment in other
priority areas, as done in
Delta.
Control Heeds
Establishment of BMP'e and
cropping sequences to control
erosion and runoff on croplands.
Estimated program cost was
developed for State.
Establishment of agricultural
208 coordinator.
BMP demonstration project In
Delta.
BMP assessment monitoring.
Non-Regulatory Prpgrac
1. Identified managecant agency
and assisting state and federal
agencies.
2. Identified implementation roles
of agricultural agencies.
3. Five-year implementation
schedule was outlined.
A. Extensive public participation
in development of plan.
5. Development of education
program methodology.
6. Participation In RCWP effort.
7. Educational program in Miss. •
Delta.
8 Investigate potential sources
of implementation funds.
FUTURE NEEDS
' Control Needs
1. Assessment of effectiveness
of BMP's on currently used
agricultural chemicals.
2. Data on cost/effectiveness
of BMP's.
3. Develop simplistic, innovmtlvs
BMP'«.
Management t.£t nc_y_
1. Miss. Soil & ''..for Conservation
Con.iiieslon dec-1 united as
management agency.
2. • Develop COM-.,i-ehenalve
implementation plan.
Non-Regulatory Program
1. Continued public education.
2. Develop draft cost/share program
to present to legislature.
Management Agency
1. Determine program costs and
staffing needs.
2. Investigate legislature needs.
3. Develop detailed MOV's with
supporting agricultural agencies.
FYSl
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MISSISSIPPI 109 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 15. 1980
ACTIVITY
Construction
Assessment
1. General assessment of NFS
pollution conducted.
I Control Needa
I
1. Need for Statewide Sedimentation 1.
Control Program was not identified.
,2. BMP'* were Identified. 2.
i I
Non-Regulatory Program
Use existing authority of BPC
on case-by-cise basis.
Highway Department will enforce
BMP"a related to roud construction.
i;.:^! r
Mississippi Highway Department
deslgnateU L.U management agency
for control of runoff from
State and I'edaral highway
construct i-j.i oltes.
Bureau of Pollution Control
designated za management agency
for const nice ion runoff not
related to highway construction.
FIITIIHR HEEns
Assessment
1. Determine priority areas or
types of projects of concern.
1.
Control Needs
Development of State Sediment
Control regulations.
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MISSISSIPPI 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 15, 1980
ACTIVITY
6roundwater
Assessment
1. General assessment of problems.
Control Needa
1. None
Non-Regulatoty Prograa
1. Oil & Gas Board to regulate oil
field activities.
2. State Board of Health to
monitor grounduater under
safe drinking uater program.
3. Bureau of Pollution Control
to regulate land treatment
and underground Injection.
FUTL1BE HEEDS
Assessment
1. Classification of groundwater
aquifers..
2. Further assessment of Impact*
from oil fUlds.
| Control Needa
1. Development of BMP'*.
Non-Regulatory Prograe
1. Educational program.
State Board of Health designated
as managerji:nf ugency for
grounduatei: Pollution control
under the Suf.; Drinking Hater
Act.
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MISSISSIPPI £0#Acn.vm SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 15. 1980
ACTIVITY
tydrologlcal
lodlf Icatlor
1.
Assessment
General assessment of current
practices and probleas.
Control Needs
1. Review of available control
•easurea.
Regulatory Program
1. 404 Permit Pi-ogram by U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
2. Water quality certification by
Bureau of Pollution Control.
Ma nap :•_ ^<.t
,1. Not design ,...<: J
gUTllRK NEEDS
Assessment
1. Assess Impacts of channelization.
2. Assess loss of wetland* and
lapacts on water quality.
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CTIVITY
Iviculture
MISSISSIPPI 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 15. 1980
Assessment
Control Needs
Non-Regulstoty Prograa
p .
I. General assessment of problem "1. Existing forest management
In Mississippi. practices were considered
adequate.
2. Identification of major land
resource areas.
3. Review of predicted erosion rate*.
Hone
Maim; oiLciiit Agency
l. Not designated.
Assessment
1. Specific assessment and problem
Identification.
2. In-streaa data collection at
at active sites.
3. Development of priority rankings.
Cont
FUTURE NEEDS
rol Needs Non-Rep
1. Development of BMP's.
Establish a training program
on BMP'a for State foresters,
Industry foresters, operators
and land owners.
1. Designate a L-armseoont agency.
* FYfi
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MISSISSIPPI 203 ACTIVITY S
KOVEMBEK 15. 1980
ACTIVITY
Surface
Mining
Assessment
1. Inventory of current and
proposed mining operation*.
Control Needs
1. BMP'* for reclanatlon Identified.
Non-Regulatory Program
1. Mississippi Surface Mining
and Reclamation Act of 1977.
I
2. Surface Mine Peralt Program by
Bureau of Geology.
Mgi j,';.7:.iefit
1. Misslsu liipl fiureau of Geology
deslgnaftjii eg management agency
for surl'iico mining.
FUTURE
Assessment
1. Assessment of water quality
impacts of mining.
Non-Regulatory Program
1. Education Program.
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MISSISSIPPI
IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES
FOR STATEWIDE PLAN
Agricultural NFS
A detailed assessment of NFS impacts on lakes in the Mississippi Delta
has been completed. Impaired uses were identified along with land use
patterns in the individual drainage areas. Suggested monitoring sites
have been noted for further assessment. An educational program will be
initiated to inform the people in this area of the problems existing and
what can be done to correct them. Similar assessment and educational
programs are being initiated in the rest of the State.
Lagoon Modifications
Further refinement of the treatment process, known as Hydrograph Controlled
Release, has been made during Continuing Planning. This work included
testing of the automatic release mechanism and development of guidance
on sizing of the storage pond. At this time, a number of facilities in
Mississippi and other southern states are being planned utilizing this
technology developed for small communities during the 208 Planning
efforts in Mississippi.
Model Verification Studies
The first phase of updating the computer model used to develop wasteload
allocations has been completed. This will enable the use of the Tsivoglou
equation, O1Conner-Dobbins equation, or direct input of the reaeration
coefficient.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast
Areawide Wastewater Management Plan
This report covers activities occuring subsequent to our previous report of
November 15, 1979. Substantial progress has been made in establishing a
Management Plan and its Implementation.
The Gulf Coast Regional Wastewater Management Commission developed and supported
legislation in the 1980 Session of the Mississippi legislature to create an
alternative for regional waste management. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional
Was"-:"••;'•.or Authority '-/as created May 23, 1980, and appointments made to the
: • • ." ." :ard on August 13, 1980.
The Cc-amission concurrently secured contract services of CH M Hill Engineers and
developed the Mississippi Gulf Coast Areawide Wastewater Management Plan Revision
of September, 1980. That work revised the facilities configuration and determined
the Authority as the least cost most effective management system and so recommended
'.. is d-3 :~i ^-nation as the management agency to implement the "regional" portions of
;.ha ?lan. Local Public Agencies were proposed as designated management agencies
'"or naplemantation of the '"local" portions of the Plan. Public meetings followed
b" a final Public Hearing were h3ld. On November 6, 1980, the Governor of
Mississippi so designated and on November 7, 1980, the Plan Revision was approved
'by EPA.
The Authority participated in the Public Hearing process, adopted the Plan, and
r3cuas*ad the Governor's designation. Subsequent to this, it has secured
funding through January 31, 1981, for the purpose of negotiation and securing
of service agreements with local public agencies.
The Department of Natural Resources has approved the Plan Revision and is sup-
porting plan implementation through intended NPDES Permit modifications in accord
with Section 208 (e). A very great deal of controversy has surfaced due to the
time drawing near to "sign on the dotted line".
CD: cm
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NORTH CAROLINA
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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NORTH CAROLINA ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVm
Agriculture
I.
Assessment
Pollution potential analysis
for nutrients, pesticides,
and sediment.
Prioritizing of sub-basins
statewide
Selection of 2 sub-basins
for priority area -studies
Problem verification in priority
studies • .
Actual effects of agriculture on water
quality
2.
I
3.
4.
5.
6.
Control Needs
Identification of potential
BMP's.
BMP cost/benefit manual
developed for sediment.
Assessment
1. Identification of actual waters
impacted by agricultural NFS.
BMP demonstration and testing in
special studies.
Analysis of water quality and economic 4.
benefits resulting 'from implementation
of BMP's.
Preparation of BMP pamphlets. 5.
Analysis of BMP systems. ,'
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6.
7.
Non-Regulatory Program
Established education program
Training workshops held for
Ag. lixt., SCS, ASCS, and
District Personnel.
Transfer of ACP funds to
high priority areas.
(ibOO.OOO*)
Demonstration of success of
voluntary implementation in
special studies.
Participation in programs
such as RCWP.
Develop educational methodology.
Integration of existing programs.
Implementation of BMP's in high
priority areas to evaluate effectivness
of program.
Continue seeking implementation funds
through RCWP, P.L. 566, and state
programs.
FUTURE NEEDS
Control Needs
1. Data on cost/effectiveness of
BMP's.
2. Development of innovation BMP's.
Non-Regulatory Program
1. Develop tracking system.
2. Develop proposal for state
economic Incentive program.
Management A.;cncy
1. Identified management agency
2., Developed inter-agency
relationship*
3 Request for conditional approval from
EPA.
4. Refine institutional arrangements for
implementation.
Management Agency
•A 1. Prepare long-range implementation
Plan.
•ft 2. Estimate program costs and seek
support.
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NORTH CAROLINA 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Construction
Assessment
1. Pollution potential analysis
for sediment. '
2. Prioritizing of tub-basin*
statewide.
3. Selection of sub-basins
for priority area studies.
4 . Problem verification in
priority studiea.
5. Actual effects of construction
on water quality.
4.
Control Heeds
Identification of potential
BMP's.
BMP manual developed for
highway construction
BMP testing In special
studiea for roadside
vegetation as well as
general construction.
Analysis of BMP use on
Highway Construction.
Regulatory Program
1. IX)S involvement in DOT field
i Inspections.
2. • Notice of Violetions sent to
landfills.
3 . A series of 9 workshops are
being held statewide to
educate contractors In
applying BMP's.
Management Agency
1. Identified t,:!.idgcEeiit agency.
2. 'Developed Int-ii
relationship^ .
3. Request for conditional
approval fro^: EPA.
4. Refine institutional arrange-.
roetits for lnn>lv.rueritatlon.
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
None
Control Needs
1. Need analysis of BMP
use In local programs,
on landfills, and In
general construction.
2. Need BMP effectiveness
to stop urban stream-
bank erosion from urban
atormwater.
Regulatory Program
1. Get Department to
enforce against violators
2. Strengthen Sedimentation
Act.
3. Focus on 3 Mandatory
Standards of Act as part
of enforcement actlvltlec
Management Aa>.ncy
1. Prepare lony-range
implementation Plan.
2. Estimate program costs
and seek support.
FY1I
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NORTH CAROLINA 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Mining
Assessment
1. Pollution potential analysis for 1.
mining activities
2. Prioritizing of sub-basins 2.
statewide.,
3. Selection of 1 sub-basin for 3.
priority area studies.
4. Problem verification in priority 4.
studies.
5. Actual effects of mining on
water quality.
Control Meeds
Identification of potential ^
BMP's.
BMP Document for Mining 2.
activities wms developed.
BMP demonstration and testing 3.
In special studies.
Control mechanism for Peat .
Mining Is currently being
negotiated within the
Department.
Regulatory Program
Series of 3 workshops for Erosion
Control Held for Miners.
Some BMP's were placed on mine*
In priority area.
Mining Act was amended to allow
assessment of civil penalties.
DEM conducted a water quality
study near Piedmont mines that
Indicated that better control
measures are needed because water
quality was severely Impacted.
Push LQS Into enforcing Mining
Act with more vigor on alluvial
gravel operations.
Mana^c.t..^rit Agency
1. identified ma,iagea-,nt agency
2.
3. Request foi conditional approve!
from EPA.
4. Refine Institutional arrange-
ments for implementation.
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
1. Identify actual waters
impacted by mining NPS.
2. Assess Importance of
phosphate mining to
coastal eutrophlcatlon.
Control Heeds
Need Baseline BMP Survey
on Mining Operations.
Need to work with TVA to
secure funding for
revegetatlng orphan mines
in western North Carolina.
2.
Regulatory Program
Need to Implement more
erosion control practices
on all mining operations
In mountains and piedmont.
Amend Mining Act to Include
mandatory standards a« well
•s placing DOT borrow pits
under purview of the law.
Management Agency
1. Prepare long-range
implementation Plan.
2. Estimate program costs
and seek support.
FY
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NORTH CAROLINA 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Silviculture
Assessment
1. Inventory of forestry practices
which occurred during 1976.
2. Prioritizing of sub-basin*
statewide.
3. Monitor a mountain strea, Prices
Creek, for impact* generated by
harvest logging.
4 . Continue BMP survey and report
summary.
5. Digest of water quality pro-
tection measures being finalised.
6. Preparations of printed material
and visual aids for I & E
meetings.
7. Coordinate WQMP between state and
federal agencies to inform
forest owners and operators.
Control Needs
1. Development of "Forest
Practices Guidelines Related
to Water Quality", the
forestry BMP document.
2. Request to State Legislature for
funding support of forest equip-
ment operator training program.
Non-Regulatory Program
1. Established educational program.
Agency
1. Identified management
2. Development of a 5-year WQM program. 2. Developed inter-agency
_. reluti.cm&lilps.
3 Request for conditional approval
from EPA.
4 Refine InetJtutlonsl arrangements
for lmpl
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NORTH CAROLINA 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Solid Waste
Disposal
Assessment
1. Analysis of Pollution Potential of
solid waste disposal sites.
2. Prioritizing sub-basins for solid-
waste pollution.
3. Selection of sub-basins and specific
sites for Intensive study of solid-
waste delated water quality problems
4. Adopted groundwater standards and
classifications.
5. Problem verification In priority
areas.
Control Needs
Identification of BHP's 1-
BMP effectiveness analysis
3. BMP demonstration and testing.
. Analysis of water quality benefits'
resulting from BMP use
5. Preparation of BMP instructional
material and dissemination of
Information
Non-Regulatory Program
Oistrubuted education Information ji.
public presentations on solid
2.
2. Waste disposal problems
Facilitate efforts to ensure that
landfills are In compliance with
the State sedimentation pollution
control law.
Implementation of public Invole-
ment effort for solid, toxic
and hazardous wastes
Manager..-,.t Agency
Identified management agency
developed Interagency
relationships
Request for conditional
approval from EPA.
Formalize management agency
designations
6. Actual Impacts of selected landfi-
1s on adjacent waters
7. Conlnuted Inventory of disposal
sites.
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
1. Inventory of actual waters
impacted by solid waste disposal
sites.
2. Identify all solid waste disposal
Control Needs
1. Data on BMP cost/effectiveness
2. Further development of spphist1«
ated BMP systems
Non-Regulatory Program
Develop an educational program
for landfill operators.
Locate and establish an
environmentally acceptable
hazardous waste disposal site
in N. C.
Management Agency
Prepare long-range Implementation
plan.
Estimate program costs and
support.
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NORTH CAROLINA 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
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ACTIVITY
On-Slte
Wastewater
Disposal
Assessment
1. Pollution potential analysis for
nutrients and bacteria.
2. Prioritizing of sub-basins
statewide
3. Selection of sub-basins and specif
sites, for priority studies.
Problem verification In priority
studies
. Actual effects of septic systems
on water quality
Relationship of septic system
failure to shellfish bed
contamination.
Comprehensive Inventory of
current septage handling practice*
Control Needs
Identification of effective BMP's 1.
and alternative systems.
2.
BMP manual for small (under 3,000
gallons/day) systems prepared.
3.
Demonstration and testing of
alternative systems In critical
areas
Analysis of water quality and *•
economic benefits resulting from
implementation of BMP's
Preparation of informational 5.
material on BMP's
6.
Non-Regulatory Program
Established education program.
Demonstration of alternative system
effectivenss.
Inltatlon'cf the septic system
technology transfer newsletter
"Fosse Septlgue."
Formal training programs for
snatiarians (continuing).
Holding formal workshops for
training sanitarians In soils
evaluation.
Publication of educational news-
letter on septic systems for
sanitarians.
Agency
1. Identi ficd 'management ager-ir.
2. Developed inter-agency
relationships.
3. Secured forrial Interagency
cooperative agruments.
4. Request for conditional
approval f 10,11 EPA.
5 Formalize Management Agency
designation.
7. Analysis of alternative systems
for funding of comnunltles with
needs not answered by 201
facility plan.
9, Encouraging provision of septage
handling facilities at municipal
wastewater tratment plants through
205-G program.
Assessment
Identification of actual water
Impacted by septic system
failures.
FUTURE NEEDS
Control Needs
Data on cost/effectiveness of
BMP and alternative systems
1.
2. Development of Innovative syst«mj
Determination of septage dlspo
needs and system handling
problems.
Non-Regulatory Program
Finalize technical recommendat•
for horizontal and verticle
separation and disseminate
findings. '
2. Develop incentive and educatic
programs to encourage septage
disposal in municipal systems.
Management Agency
U. Prepare long-range implementation
Plan.
t 2. Estijnate program costs and seek
support.
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1SJORTH CAROLINA IMPLEMENTATION
Agriculture
1. Incorporation of water quality concerns into ongoing agricultural
programs. Examples of this are district long-range programs and
annual work plans which identify water quality problems and
solutions; and other agency annual plans of operations which have
improvement in water quality as a primary objective.
2. Implementation of BMP's in three special studies (10 watersheds)
which are being conducted in the State. SCS and Agricultural
Extension personnel are primarily responsible for .planning and
implementation of conservation practices. These studies are
providing information necessary for an iraplementable program such
as: any changes in water quality after installation of BMP's; the
effects of various educational tools; the degree of local interagency
cooperation that can be attained; and the overall success of a
voluntary program when adequate economic incentives and technical
assistance are available in conjunction with a strong educational
program. Producers have been contacted in one project area and 10%
of them have agreed to cooperate.
3. Identification of actual pesticide BMP's and implementation of
selected BMP's through efforts of the ongoing pesticide program.
4. In order to establish a relationship between pesticide use and .water
quality, a special pesticide monitoring study has been conducted.
Preliminary indications show that following established pesticide
application guidelines, normal pesticide use does not result in water
use impairment.
5. To demonstrate the effectiveness of BMP's, two similar fields were
selected in the Piedmont region of the State. Conservation practices
have been implemented on one site and serves as the demonstration
farm. The other field is an example of a less than ideal management
system. Comparisons will be made between these sites. The project
has served as an excellent educational tool. Numerous tours and
field days have been conducted on the demonstration farm for farmers,
agency, personnel, and political figures.
6. In one special study area, where nutrients have been identified as a
major water pollutant, agency personnel have emphasized soil testing
in an effort to demonstrate the value of this BMP.
7. In FY'80, the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
(ASCS) had 15 special ACP projects ($600,000+) with the primary
objective of improving water quality in rural areas.
8. The ASCS in N.C. modified policy so future emphasis of ACP is on
practices which reduce erosion and minimize water quality impacts.
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Agriculture (Cont'd)
9. In order to incorporate water quality concerns into ongoing programs,
numberous workshops and training sessions have been held on the State
and local level.
10. Economic analyses of splic. nitrogen applications on corn, application
of swine waste to com, and application of turkey litter to corn have
been prepared. Information will be useful in ijriplementation of these
practices.
11. Preparation of pamphlets of cost/effectiveness of all BMP's in
general terms are being prepared for distribution to producers. SCS
prepared a comprehensive field manual of the cost/benefits of soil
conservation practices for statewide distribution.
12. Although the RCWP proposal for N.C. was not funded, needed BMP's in
the proposed area were installed through the efforts of the SCS 'and
cost/share funds provided by ASCS.
13. In January 1979, the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission passed a resolution which recognized the serious nature of
the excessive algae growths in the Chowan River Basin and set forth
the Commission's intent to curtail discharges of nutrients into those
waters. The Commission's resolution expressly found that the
excessive algae growths precluded the use of the waters for their
intended purposes, were precipitated by an over abundance of nitrogen
in. the system, and could not be controlled due to the lack of a
regulatory mechanism to control nitrogen contributions. 208 water
quality. monitoring and analysis had revealed that over 80% of the
nutrient input was a result of non-point sources, with as much as 50%
from agriultural operations. In May 1979, the Commission adopted the
Nutrient Sensitive Waters regulation which established a means for
addressing and limiting discharges of nutrients into waters
experiencing excessive growths of aquatic vegetation. The Commission
subsequently applied the NSW classification to all waters of the
Chowan River Basin, which means no increase in nutrients over
background levels is allowed unless the result of natural variations
or that preventing the increase would cause a serious economic
hardship without equal benefit to the public.
14. Pour small watersheds in the Chowan River Basin are being evaluated
to determine the water quality impact of agricultural Best Management
Practices (BMP) implementation. Historical water quality data will
be used to compare the water quality before and after the .BMP's are
installed. A majority of the producers have been contacted in each
watershed, and 90% have agreed to cooperate in the project.
15. An RCWP application has been submitted for the Black Creek and Middle
Creek watersheds in Southern Wake County. These Neuse Basin
Watersheds were assigned top priority in the 208 Agricultural Plan
after SCS identified them as being among the highest sediment
producing areas in the State. $2,940,857 was requested to accomplish
needed treatment in the 66,218 acre (27,000 acres of cropland)
watershed.
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NDRTH CARDLINA IMPLEMEtf^riOJ ACHTITIfiS
Construetion & Mining
1. One day training session held on erosion and "sediment control. Attended
by approximately 65 people representing 37 local programs.
2. Seven additional seminars held across State, attended by 75 to. 125 people
each, covering requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act,
BMP's for controlling sedimentation and erosion, and case studies of .
actual construction projects.
3. North Carolina DOT, with cooperation from the Land Quality Section,
published "Guidelines for Control of Erosion and Sediment During
Construction".
4. Because of varying levels of compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act from division to division in the North Carolina DOT, the Land
Quality Section now evaluates each division on a quarterly basis as to
their effectiveness in installation of control devices, maintenance, and
controlling off-site sedimentation.
5. The 208 Plan emphasized the need for reworking eroding roadbanks in North
Carolina. As a result, by special appropriation from the North Carolina
General Assembly, the North Carolina DOT conducted a test project, and
leveled and vegetated approximately two miles in Wake County.
6. As a result of the recommendations in the Mining 208 Plan, the staffs of
the Land Quality Section and the Division of Environmental Management
conducted workshops in three intensive surface mining regions of North
Carolina. Mine operators from the 500 surface mining operations in the
States were invited. Discussions included requirements of the Mining Act,
erosion and sediment control practices applicable to surface mining, and
vegatative establishment for erosion control and reclamation.
7. Orphan and abandoned surface mine land in the Mitchell, Avery, and Yan'cey
County region have been surveyed. The survey was conducted by TVA
helicopters with assistance in groundtruthing by the Land Quality Section
and the USDA-SCS.
8. As a result of the orphan and abandoned mine survey, the Tennessee Valley
Authority will be conducting test reclamation projects in western North
Carolina. The results of this test project will be TVA's basis for
requesting funding for complete reclamation in the region.
9. Floodplain gravel mining can have a devastating impact on trout streams in
western North Carolina. The Land Quality Section sponsored a Floodplain
Gravel Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. Represented at the
conference were the Land Quality Section, the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, the Division of Environmental Management, the mine
operators, and the aggregate industry.
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10. The Mining Act of 1971 was amended to allow for assessment of civil
penalties against mine operators found to be mining without a permit. In
1980, a nine operator was found gravel mining near a sensitive trout
stream in western North Carolina. He received a Notice of Violation, his
permit application was denied, and he was assessed a $500 civil penalty.
He was later issued a permit and the penalty was collected in full.
11. Notice of Violation has become an effective alternative for achieving
compliance on North Carolina Department of Transportation highway
construction projects. Its recent use prompted immediate response by DOT
officials to correct sediment control practices on a major project in
Greensboro, North Carolina.
12. Tjand Quality Section field personnel now use a checklist prepared by the
208 staff and the Land Quality Section's Sedimentation Specialist when
inspecting highway construction projects. The checklists allow for a
thorough inspection of the projects as they impact water quality and cut
down the amount of paper work by the field office staff.
13. In order to assure better implementation of the State's Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act (SPCA) local participation is necessary. Pilot
Construction Notification Programs (CNP's) have been established in the
'following areas of the State: Buncombe County, Alamance County/Burlington,
Onslow County, Scotland County, Bladen County and Iredell County/
Statesville.
These CNP's utilize a local contact (such as the building inspector) to
provide notification of land disturbing activities covered by the SPCA,
and will allow the regional Land Quality Staff to. spend less time in
locating construction sites within their jurisdiction.
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Groundwater Implementation Accomplishments
1. Textile Chemical Company is presently discharging from the lagoons into
the City of Salisbury system and not into entrenchment sites.
2. Aluminum Product Plant is recycling the salts and acid waste for reclamation
and is not disposing the waste in the lagoons. The lagoons are used as
settling ponds for the precipitation of aluminum hydroxide.
3. The Textile Dye House has recently under gone a change in ownership. The
owners are presently reviewing the data collected during the 208 investi-
gation. The new owners are planning on implementing methods to reduce
seepage from the lagoons. The past owners did not line the lagoon, but
did change some of their dyeing process to reduce the amount of degradation
to the groundwater.
4. The Secretaries of the Departments of Natural Resources and Community
Development and of Human Resources have agreed in writing on their respective
responsibilities in solid and hazardous waste siting and operations.
5. The Environmental Management Commission has adopted classifications and
water quality standards applicable to the groundwaters of North Carolina.
Presently the Division of Environmental Management is developing a
groundwater classification procedure.
6. The Environmental Management Commission, on May 10, 1979, adopted
classifications and water quality standards applicable to th groundwaters
of North Carolina. A procedure for moving forward with classifications
has been established and presented to the Commission as an item of
information. Within the next several months, evaluations and
classifications of the State's groundwaters will begin on the basis of a
priority schedule.
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Residual Wastes
1. As a result of increased activity of sediment and erosion control, for the
first time ever, the Land Quality Section of N.C. Division of
Environmental Management has sent approximately 27 notices of violation to
city or county landfills. Many of these sites have now come into
compliance with standards of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of
1973.
Water Quality Standards
l.The 208 Technical and Policy Advisory Committees were deeply involved in
revisions to North Carolina's water quality standards. These revised
standards were adopted by the Environmental Management Commission in
August, 1979. Among the more substantive amendments adopted by the
Commission were specific numerical standards for over 38 toxic pollutants
and other nore conventional pollutants; a specific standard for
chlorophyll £ as a basis for nutrient control; specific* restraints on
water quality degradation within mixing zones; and expansion and
clarification of the Antidegradation Statement; and a regulatory provision
for establishing site-specific water quality standards for toxic
pollutants for which numerical criteria had not been specified elsewhere
in the regulations..
Point Source
1. A "study of the increased capacity of streams to assimilate oxygen
demanding wastes during winter months due to higher dissolved oxygen
saturation levels and increased streamflows has been completed. As a
result, seasonal effluent permits are being proposed which would allow up
to a doubling of the discharge of BOD wastes for the most severely
restricted dischargers during the months of November through March. An
estimate of cost savings in wastewater treatment costs due to seasonal
effluent limits is projected to be about $2.9 million per year.
2. A memorandum has been issued to all "201" project officers in the Local
Planning Management Unit of DEM concerning the funding potential for
septage disposal, planning and construction - at publicly owned treatment
works. This memorandum requires that the project officer make applicants
for federal funding aware of the potential for including grant-eligible
septage handling and disposal facilities in the planning, design and
construction of municipal facilities.
3. The point source modeling group has completed point source wasteload
allocations for 2213 point source dischargers. The modeling' effort is
supported by funding under Sections 208 and 106.
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.Iviculture
1. Silviculture Best Management Practices Survey. This survey assessed
the level EMP's applied during 1979 on nonindustrial private forestland.
Both harvest logging and mechanical site preparation practices were
evaluated.
2. Forestry Guidelines for Water Pollution Control. This document is a
digest of "Forest Practices Guidelines Related to Water Quality"
and is intended to serve as a field "check list" when BMP decisions
must be made regarding forest management.
3. Policy changes to protect the forest environment. The Division of
Forest Resources, by policy, now requires planning for environmental
protection measures when state foresters assist forest landowners.
4. BMP leaflets and a list of sales contract provisions prepared.
Silvicultural BMP leaflets have been prepared covering (a) filter
strips along streams, (b) logging road design, (c) water bars and
broad based dips for logging roads, and (d) bridges and culverts
at stream crossings. The sales contract provisions are water quality
protection measures which should be considered by landowners for
inclusion when preparing a timber sale or site preparation contract.
5. Willingness to Proceed Statement. The Divisions of Forest Resources
and Environmental Management have executed a memorandum of agreement
which provides for implementation as described in North Carolina's
Water Quality Management Plan.
6. Programs for Society of American Foresters. Programs have been pre-
sented to 9 of the 10 SAF Chapters in North Carolina.
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7. Training for Division of Forest Resources Personnel. Water quality
planning training was provided at one state-wide conference for
forester personnel. At the 2 1/2-day meeting, 208 was one of several
forestry topics discussed.
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SOUTH CAROLINA 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACKICUI.TURK
1. General Statewide Assessment
and Preliminary Kanking of Po-
tential NPS Problem Segments (1C)
2. I ni I iiitcd BMP Testing To As-
certain Water Quality Impacts
(1C)
3. Problem Verification In Po-
tential Ay NPS Problem Segments
(1 CPP, 4/81)
4. Hanking of Verified Ag NPS
Problem Segments (1 CPP, 4/81)
CONTROL-NEEDS
1. BMP Guide Developed (1C)
2. Identified BHPs by Priority
Ar«as (1 CPP)
3. Revision of BMP Guide (1 CPP,
4/81)
4. Identify BMPs For Verified
Problem Segments (1 CPP. 4/81)
arm .viouY/:-:ox-RKa'L,\TORY PROCP.AM
1 . Developed General Strategy For Non-
Regulatory Ag NPS Control Program (1C)
2. Developed AK Educational and Public
Information Program (I CPP, 6/82)
3. Participated In Broadway Lake HIP
Project (1C, I CPP, 6/81)
4. Participated In Development of Tygcr
River ACP Special Water Quality Project
(in)
5. Participated In Development of State
RCWP Program (1C. 1 CPP, 4/81)
HAXAC.r.Mr.XT ACF.XCY ( S)
1. Designated Management Agencies
(1C)
2. Determine Financial, Personnel
and Other Resource Requirements For
Program Implementation By Management
Agencies (1 CPP. 10/81)
3. Develop Scheduling and Tracking
Mechanisms To Measure Program Pro-
gress and Management' Agency
Effectiveness (1 CPP, 10/81)
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1. Continued Problem Verifi-
cation in Potential Ag NPS
Problem Segments
2. Reinitiate BMP Testing To
Ascertain Efficacy and Water
Quality Impacts
!.<:. = Initl.-il jir.int
1 C:Y « First tone. Plan i;rt.
1. Continued Identification of 1. Implement Ag NPS Educational and
BHPs For Verified Problem Segments Public Information Programs
2. Periodic Review of BMP Guide
2. Continued Participation In RCWP,
ACP and HIP Projects
3. Develop Ag Demonstration Project
Program To Enhance BMP Implementation
4. Develop Appropriate Water Quality
Standards and Criteria To Facilitate
NPS Program Implementation and Measure
Its Effectiveness
S. Promote Local Soil and Water Conser-
vation District Involvement
rnrn-c r.T.rnr-;
1. Continued Program luplet-icutation
By Management Agencies
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CONSTRUCTION
1. General Statewide Problem
Assessment of Construetion-
Related NPS Pollution (1C)
CO::TF.OL NEEDS
1. BMP Guide Developed (1C)
2. Revision of BMP Guide (1 CPP.
(10/80)
PROGi'.AM
1 . Developed General Strategy For
Regulatory Construction NPS Control
Program (1C)
2. Developed Draft Sediment Erosion
Control Act (1C)
3. I in.il i/.c Statewide Sediment Erosion
Control Act (I CIT, 10/80)
'i . Develop Bai:U-up Voluntary Compliance
Program (1 CPP, 10/80)
1. Designated Management Ai'.om-y (HI)
2. Determine Financi.il. Personnel
and Other Resource Reipii reiuents For
Program Implementation By Management
Agency (1 CPP, 10/81)
3. Develop Scheduling and Track inc.
Mechanisms To Measure Proi'.ram Pro-
gress and ^inngemcnt Agency Effec-
tiveness (1 CPP, 10/81)
j.""i!'Kr_ :.!'i:!>S;(lK APl'LICABLC)
1. Problem Documentation To
Facilitate Passage of Proposed
Statewide Sediment Erosion Con-
trol Act
2. UUP Testing To Ascertain
Efficacy and Water Quality
Impacts
H'Tl'Rr. NEEDS: (IF AI'PUCAi;:.;.)
/
1. Periodic Review of BMP Guide
i^;---L;-_-:.:_l;::1'•' APPMC.-.KLF.)
1. Get Statewide Sediment Erosion
Control Act Passed
2. hc-vitlop Educational and Public
Int'urmat ion Program To Facilitate
Program Implementation
1. Continued Program lmplcmeat.ition
By Management Agencies
l.C.
1 CPP
Initial grant
first Cont. Plan
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CKOUN'O l.'ATHR
1. General Statewide Assess-
ment and Identification of
Activities Having Adverse Ground
Water Quality Impacts (in)
2. Inventory of Known/Suspected
Ground Water Contamination Cases
(1 CI'P, 12/80)
J. Intensive Studies of Six
Selected Ground Wjier Contamina-
tion Cases (1 CPP, 12/80)
1. Developed BMP Guide (1C)
2. Identification of BMPs
By Problea Activities (1C)
1. Plan Adoption of Existing State
and Federal Regulatory Programs (1C)
1. Designated Manugcuu-nt
Agencies (1C)
2. Determine Financial,
Personnel and Other IU-.-.oiirce
Requirements for Program
Implementation by M.inap.ement
Agencies (1 CPP. JO/ai)
3. Develop Scheduling nnd
Tracking Mechanism-: to Measure
Program Progress and Management
Agency Effectiveness (1 Cl'l',
10/81)
ITU::.:. ::uri>i;:(ir AIYL;
1. Verification of Ground Water -ft 1. Periodic Reviews of BMP
Contamination Cases Guide
2. BMP Testing to Ascertain
Efficacy
3> Assess Ground Water Recharge
for Middendorf/Tuscaloosa and
Tertiary Limestone Aquifer Systems
1. Develop Comprehensive Ground
U.iter Strategy
2. Oevelup Ground Water Quality
Standards System
3. Develop Public Information
and Education Program to Facilitate
Program Implementation
coi'vf. :iL!v:'.;
1. Continued Program Imple-
mentation By Management Agencies
I.C. • Initial !-r;int
1 Cl'l' • First Cone. Plan j-.ri.
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IIYDROI.OGIC MODIFICATIONS
1. General Statewide Problem
Assessment Of NFS Pollution
Associated With llydrologlc
Modifications (1C)
CONTROL ::EEDS
1. BMP Guide Developed (1C)
R:-:r.n./.To:iY/:-:o:-:-Hi:ciiL.\ToiiY PROGRAM
1. Plan Adoption of Existing State and
Federal Regulatory Programs (IG)
1. Designated Management Agency (1C)
2. Determine Financial, Personnel
and Other Resource Requirements for
Program Implementation By Management
Agem-y (1 CPP, 10/81)
3. Develop Schedul Ini1. .ind Tracking
Mechunisins Tti Moasnrt Program Pro-
gress and Manugement Agency tffee-
tiveness (1 CHP, 10/01)
!I"!J.JL;- "'J-!'g : (IF APPL1CAJH.C)
1. Verification of NFS Pollution
Problems Associated With Hydro-
logic Modifications
2. BMP Testing To Ascertain
Efficacy and Water Quality
Impacts
1. Periodic Review of BMP Guide
mU—I-JJlL^''-' /.r?Lic.\ui.c)
1. Periodic Program Review To
bnsure Effective Operation
and Protection of Water Quality
1. Continued Program Implementation
By Management Agency
l.G. - Initial granr
1 r.l'P * First Cont. Plan grt..
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MINING
ASSKssj-irxr
1. General Statewide Problem
Assessment of NPS Pollution
Associated With Mining Activites
(1C)
2. Inventory of Abandoned
Mining Sites (1C)
CONTROL NEEDS
1. BMP Guide Developed (1C)
Rl'.t.l I. \TO!:Y/:-:iV:-R!:C.i:i.AT»r.Y PROGRAM
1. Plan Adoption of Hxlsting Statewide
Regulatory Program (IG)
1. Designer ed Muna|x>»enL Agency (IT.)
1. Determine Financial, Personnel
and Other Resource Run,u Ireinonls for
Program ImplementsIon By Management
Agency (1 CPP. 10/81)
3. Develop Scheduling and Tracking
Mechanisms To Muasure I'rui.iMu Pro-
gress and Management Agency Effec-
tiveness (1 CPP, 10/S1)
::n.ns:(ir ,\
FI-TI:RL :ri-' I'-'-r-i-r-i
I. IV-riodlc Program Review To Ensure
Effective Operation and Protection
of Water Quality
) . Continued
By Management Agency
I ii,piemen cat ion
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m:r.im:.\i.
I. Stncewidu A.ssessnu-nt
and Inventory of Potential
liesidual Waste Problem
s (1C)
CONTROL ::i:KPS
1. BMP Guide Developed (1C)
2. Identlflent ion of BNPs
By Problem Activities (1C)
HVI'iL'!.. VI i ^Y^; A ^N- P.IC.l'I.A'l i »!!V r ROC. RAM
1. l'l:in Adoption of Existing State
Federal Uepulatory Programs (1C)
1. Designated M.it>ai;..'m..-iic Ancncios
(1C)
2. Determine Fin.inri.i), t'rrsonncl
and Other Re-sou re o Re<|ii i rumi-nts tor
Program Implemunt.it ion By M:iM.i;:i-nn-'il
Agencies (I CPH. 10/8))
3. r)C'vr»'lnr> S>*hcdnl inc, and Trncl; in;1
Mechanisms to Measure Program Pro-
lircsK and Manngemonr Apcnry Effi-i--
Clvcness (1 CPP, 10/Hl)
Ai'PLlCAULL)
1. Prohlum Verification in
Potent i;il Residual Waste Problem
Areas
2. BMP Testing to Ascertain
Efficacy and Water Quality Impacts
F'JTl'RE ::EF.nS:(IF Al'i'LTCAKl.1
1. Periodic Review of BMP
Guide
1 . Suli-stiite planning
2. EPA autliorization of Hazardous
U'.-istc Program
u. Completion of open dump inventory
1. Continued Proc.r.im linpli-raentii-
tion By Management Agencies
l.C. - Initial grant
1 C1T - First Cont. Plan yrt.
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SILVlCliLTlMJI.
ASM::.:•:;;:::'
CONTROL ::EI:DS
1. Oneral Statewide Assessment 1. Developed BKP Guide (1C)
and Preliminary Ranking of Po-
tential NFS Problem Segments (1C) 2. Identified BHPs by Priority
2. Kefined 1'roblem Assessment
(1 CPP. 10/81)
Areas and Problem Activities
(1C)
3. Refined BMP Guide (1 CPP,
10/81)
ri!Xi'L.v;••>;;••.• •'::ON-:-::T.L'I.ATIV:Y PROGRAM
I. Developed General Strategy For Non-
Ki-gulutory Silvicultural NPS Control
Program (IG)
1. Designated MimagumcMic A^uncius
(1C)
2. Determine Flnanci.il, I'i'rsonne)
and Other Resource Rt-qu i n-niuncs For
Program Impl t-nent.u ion Uy Management
Agencies (1 CPP. 10/81)
3. Develop Sclit-'dul inj\ niul Tracking
Mechanisms To Measure Program Pro-
gress and Management Agency
Effectiveness (1 CPP, 10/81) '
'l'Jl-'1: L' ^•'••i-i-^)
1. Dcvulup EducHtional and Public
Information Program To Facilitate
NPS Program Implementation
2. Develop Appropriate Water Quality
Standards and Criteria To Facilitate
NPS Program Implementation and Measure
Its Effectiveness
ITT1'
1. Continued Program Irnpl emi.-ntat ion
hy Management Agency
l.C. " Ini tial j;ranl
] CPP - First Cunt. Plan ;-rt.
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION
Agriculture
1. A contract with the South Carolina Land Resources Conservation Commission
for $50,000 is pending, to further enhance the agriculture effort.
2. Agricultural and construction BMP's have been implemented in the Broadway
Lake Watershed Model Implementation Project (MIP), and the Tyger River
Special Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP) project. A MIP project
coordinator was hired solely to manage the Broadway project. Active
monitoring is being done to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of
EMP's concerning NPS loadings from agricultural related areas.
3. CHEC staff has worked with the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation
Service (ASCS) in the development of ACP applications for funds to
control agricultural NPS pollution. A project in Greenville-Spartanburg
counties has been funded.
4. DHEC staff have actively participated in the RCWP State Coordinating
Committee and in the delineation of agricultural NPS Water Quality
problem areas for RCWP applications. The first was the Bush River-Beaver
Dam Creek watershed.
5. A $245,000 state cost-share program for BMP's has been proposed by Land
Resources in its FY'82 budget request.
Construction
1. The Land Resources Conservation Commission has prepared a Statewide
Sediment and Erosion Control Act and will submit it to the legislature
this year.
2. The NACD and Land Resources sponsored a conference concerning
construction NPS and related BMP's at Clemson University in August, 1980,
which was attended by representatives from the construction industry and
governmental and environmental interest-groups.
Groundwater
1. DHEC has developed and introduced to the legislature a Groundwater
Protection Act which addresses many of the groundwater concerns expressed
in the 208 NPS Plan.
2. The Cooper River Controlled Flow Study report was published in September,
1979. It addresses the possible consequences (especially saltwater
intrusion) of rediversion of the Cooper River on Charleston Harbor and
its tributaries. DHEC staff provided use of the Dynamic Estuary Model
(DEM), which was developed for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council
of Governments 208 WQM Plan.
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Groundwater (Cont'd)
3. A draft report on the "Inventory, Tabulation and Mapping of Known or
Suspected Groundwater Contaminations" has been completed. It includes
sunroaries of 35 documented groundwater contaminations, a list of 21
activities which may contaminate groundwater, and maps showing the
locations of the 35 which are documented.
Public Education
1. DHEC has published a pamphlet entitled "The South Carolina Water
Pollution Control Program", which discusses the State's surface water
classifications, water classification standards system, duties of DHEC,
citizen input, permitting, and WQM 208 planning for South Carolina-.
2. DHEC publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, "Environmental Quality", which
reports on agency environmental programs.
Residual Waste
1. DHEC is currently performing an inventory of all hazardous waste
dump/storage sites throughout the state.
Silviculture
1. State forestry personnel (per 208 Silvicultural NPS WQM Plan) are
assessing all logging operations to evaluate the use of BMP's - which
need greater attention from industry, which are working to improve water
quality, and which segments of the industry represent the greatest water
quality problem.
Water Quality Management
1. A State 208 NPS Management Task Force was established in 1976 to
coordinate the development of a statewide NPS control strategy.
2. This Task Force, in cooperation with DHEC, produced the State's NPS WQM
Plan, approved by EPA on 4/3/79.
3. The EQC Advisory Committee was established from an informed core group of
citizens to advise and make recommendations to DHEC on EPA programs.
4. DHEC 208 staff has completed a report on the dissolved oxygen data from
South Carolina's coastal zone, which prioritizes the D.O. problems. This
information has been recommended for use in identifying problem streams
for re-evaluation of wasteload allocations and for a more detailed
evaluation of discharge conditions.
5. DHEC 208 has prepared a planning report "Land Use Profile", for use in
statewide NPS planning activities.
Water Quality Standards
1. DHEC is conducting a review of the State's water quality standards, and
will recommend changes upon completion.
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TENNESSEE
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R'EGION IV AG NFS STRATEGY
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TENNESSEE 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Agriculture Assessment
1. Classification of major land resource
areas (MLRA'S) according to land use.
2. Identification of potential problem
areas regionally by counties and major
river basins.
3. Identification of two major problem
areas in the state and.the gathering of
all pertinenet data.
4. Refinement of initial assessment
through a sediment monitoring network.
Control Needs
1. Identification and definition of thirty 1.
BMP's.
2. Pairing BMP's according to land
capability classifications.
X BMP unit cost list. 2.
4. Establishment of projects designed to
demonstrate the current technology
available to maintain and Improve 3.
water quality.
5. Analysis of water quality benefits
resulting from implementation of 4-
BMP's.
Non-Regulatory Program
Establishment of an educational |.
program utilizing conservation system
demonstrations* publications, and public
forums.
Directing of implementation funds (i.e., 2.
ACP, RC&D, FMHA, & PL-366) to
Identified and documented critical
areas. 3.
Successfully applied for a state
experimental RCWP project.
Implementation of one RCWP project,
two National ACP Special Projects, and
several State ACP Special Projects.
Attracting presently available
implementation . funds to identified
problem areas.
Man
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TENNESSEE 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Acnvrry
Forestry Assessment
1. The percentage of forestland in each
physiographic region of the state has
been determined.
2. The average annual erosion rate* in the
forestlands referred to above have been
determined.
Control Needs
Development of basic forest practice
guidelines for in-service use by Division
foresters.
Proposed a series of training workshops
for foresters which has begun.
Division of Forestry conducting training
workshops designed to familiarize
foresters with good forestry practices
having an emphasis on water quality.
Non-Regulatory Program
1. i. Established an Antidegradation Policy- 1.
Plan whose main thrust utilizes
educational end ' informational 2.
programs.
2. Development of additional training 3.
workshops as a part of the overall
Antidegradation Policy Plan. 4 .
Agency
Proposed tlw; State Division of F«v,.
as the Mar.a^iment Agency.
Proposed agencies to assist the Dlvfs'
of Forestry.
Preliminary tiisoissicns witli
management agtncy.
Defining institutional arrangements.
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
the
1. Identification of areas where
erosion potential is the greatest.
2. Identification of high quality,
sensitive areas affected by forestry
practices.
3. Priority ranking of the above areas
which have a high erosion potential.
Control Needs
Development of the proposed Water
Quality Management Handbook.
Full implementation of planned
workshop series for foresters.
Concentration of education and
training workshops in priority areas.
Non-Regulatory Program
1. Administration of Antidegredation
Plan.
2. Dispensation of forestry guidelines
through education of foresters.
Management Agency
1. Seek conditional/full designation.
2."* Estimation of implementation cost
and identification of funding source*
for implementation.
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TENNESSEE 20U ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Hydromodi-
fications
Assessment
1. Identification and description of TVA
and COE reservoirs according to the
State's major river basins.
2. Identification of past and present
channelization according to major river
basins.
3. Description of impacts that ve
experienced through hydromodification
activities.
4. Prioritizing of all major State and
publicly owned reservoirs through the
31<> program.
5 Ranking of TVA-owned reservoirs by
TVA.
Control Needs
1. Identification of possible stream 1.
modification controls.
2. Discussion of possible measures of
control of D.O. In and discharged from 2*
reservoirs.
3. Issuance of 404 permits by the COE.
BMP's for reservoirs being testing in
special studies by the COE and TVA. 3 •
Non-Reffjlatory Program
Proposed various ways the COE and j.
TVA could cooperate in State/EPA
programs.
Proposed using 404 program and the j.
encouragement of flood plain
management to control stream
modif icatiojii. 3 _
404 Program being administered by .
COE.
Implementation of BMP's in TVA and
COE reservoir, by those agencies. 5
Agency
Proposed ti.i ita-&& agencies that OI-V.P
be manafcviiiKJU E-jencies - DW-"H :.
COE, and Y'M.
Proposed j_»tr-J agencies that er.,d
act as assistiisg egsncies.
Develops 1 1-/.; of TVA irriplementitk,.-.
NPS plans .tVr nil of their properties.
Request f c-r conditional approval irr.i .j
EPA for TVA's management agency
designation.
Preliminary discussions with tia CC.-E
for accepting d;sigiiation.
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
i
1. Compilation of 314, TVA and COE
priority ranking systems.
2. Continuation of assessment of water
quality impacts from
hydromodification activities.
3. Development of maps identifying
streams affected ' by
hydromodification activities.'
. Control Needs s
1. Continuation of the administration of
the 404 Program by the COE.
2. Encouragement of the adoption of
flood plain management ordlances by
local governments.
Non-Regulatory Program '
1. Continuation of 404 permit issuance
by COE
2. Adoption of flood plain management
ordinances by local governments.
Management Agency
I. Development oi COE implement&£i&.-e
plan.
2. jr Seek conditional/full approval for
COE designation.
Estimate TVA and COE's costs for
implementing tliiir respective plans.
try * i
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ACTIVITY
TENNESSEE 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
Mining Assessment •
1. Identification of critical stream |.
segments with each major river basin
within the state.
2. Assessment of specific mining practices
contributing to water pollution. 2.
3. Identification and prioritization of nine
eligible abandoned mine sites In the 3
state under the RAMP Program.
Control Needs
Identification of current programs being
administered and thilr required control
practices for miner*.
Administration of Control Programs and
implementation ' of 'their required
control practices.
Administration of the permit programs
under the DWQC and the Department of
Conservation.
Analysis of control practice results at
various mines permitted under NPDES.
Regulatory Program
Establishment of a State Surface Mining 1.
Law.
RAMP Program was established.
Establishment of Federal Mining Act. 2.
Administration' of NPDES Program,
State Reclamation Program, other 3.
OSM(Federal) Programs.
Manfl;v.;iv. ,it
Proposed two. e^iicics - Department
Conservation Lr.J Division oi Vi'iLt
Quality Control.
Proposed stv-.ru agencies to act
existing role
Preliminary (iis<:i:>2ions with
agency.
Development of institutio
arrangements and clarificatk.fi
management re
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
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Further identification of problem
mining sites eligible in the State's
Reclamation Plan.
Priority ranking of those sites
identified above and the affected
streams according to the degree of
their impairment.
Control Needs
Conduct cost/effectiveness studies on
control practices.
Development and demonstration ol
new control practices.
Regulatory Programs
1. More active administration ol
existing programs. •
2. Development of programs for non-
coal mines.
mom Agency
1. **Seek conaitional/f uli designation.
Develop long range implementation
plans to estimate the total cosi ^ini
identify ' sources of funds lot
implementation.
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TENNESSEE 203 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Residual
Wastes
Assessment
Thorough identification and inventory
of registered and unregistered landfill*
in the state.
Streams [identified where the potential
for siltation and leachate discharge
exists from landfill sites.
Documentation of possible detriment*!
effect* from these waste site*.
Enforcement of the amended Tennessee
Solid Waste Disposal Act.
Monitoring of streams affected by
landfill cites.
Study of innovative engineering
techniques for landfill design.
Control Needs
1. Verifies the need that changes need to
be made in the methods being presently
used to dispose of wastes
2. Discussion of engineering criteria for
•anltcry landfill design.
Regulatory Program
t. Identifies the need for stronger
regulation under the Tennessee Solid
Waste Disposal Act.
2. Identifies need for comprehensive
regulations to control waste problem*.
1.
Mri.r-aemc-.nt Agency
Proposed tl.^ Division of Solid W&.
Ma/tagemecn sj tha mur.agsiii .
agency.
Proposed sev..T£J assisting agenci&j.
Administration of State Solid Waste
Disposal Act.
Implementation of New Federal
regulations in the state.
3 .
4.
Preliminary discussions
agency.
Defining institutional arrangements «>\::
clarification of the manager). c>;
agency'* resj^inibilities.
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
1. Update unregistered landfill 'site
inventory.
Control Needs
1. Development of innovative
engineering techniques for waste
disposal.
2. Studies to determine
cost/effectiveness of control
practice*.
Regulatory Program
1. More active enforcement of cute and
federal regulations.
Management Ageno
1.^' Seek conditional/full designation.
2.4* Development of lon
implementation plans.
3. A Identification of sources fo fundii:,
for implementation and an estimation
of the total cost.
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TENNESSEE 208 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
Urban
Runoff/
Construct. 1.
Activities
3.
Assessment
Identification of construction - related
problem areas according to major river
basins.
Discussich of urban runoff impacts
experienced by four typical (mail
Tennessee cities.
Further Identification oi critical areas
within Areawidcs.
Control Needs
1. Discussion of several measures for 1.
controlling runoff from construction
activities.
2. Study of available technical papers and
manuals that cover various control „
techniques for urban stormwater runoff. •
3. BMP demonstration and testing in
special studies within Areawides. •> •
4. Development of BMP handbooks by
Areawides.
5. Analysis of water quality benefits from
Implemented BMP's.
Non-Regulatory/ReguJatory Programs
Discussion of optional regulatory or
nonregulatory programs that could be
utilized by local governments.
Adoption of local ordinances by cities
and towns within Areawides governing
construction activities.
Voluntary utilization of best
management practices by towns and
cities for the control of urban runoff.
_ManuRen>ent A&encies
1. Proposed local governments lor role.
2. Proposed a^cies tlat could po&~;
assist Iocs! govern
Seeking conditional designatkm of Ni'S
management agencies • w::i.T:
Areawides.
Definition of necessary inititutictt-ii
relationship,
FUTURE NEEDS
Assessment
i
Identification of streams affected
within the Areawides and the degree
of there impairment.
Control Needs
Coordination of legal developments
(e.g. ordinances) among Areawides
and other NPS Management agencies.
Continued refinement of proposed
BMP's • and identification of new
techniques. /
Regulatory Programs
More widespread adoption of local
ordinances by towns and cities within
Areawides.
I.
Management Agencies
Seek conditional designation wh..-. :
needed of additional rif ...
Management agencies.
Development of . • long-ran}: j
implementation plans and I'na-.f
respective
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TENNESSEE STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION
Management and Coordination
1. Through the A-95 process, 208 staff has reviewed 200-250 projects from a
water quality standpoint, and has made recommendations accordingly.
2. 208 staff has provided technical assistance to the five designated
areawide planning agencies in their grant application and work program
development processes.
3. On 7/21/80, the DWQC signed a contract with the Government Finance
Research Center's Municipal Finance Officers Association to do a detailed
financial analysis of the impacts of financing municipal facilities
construction in thirteen selected cities in Tennessee.
Agriculture
1. 208 staff actively worked with the State Rural Clean Water Coordinating
Committee in it's project selection and application processes.
2. 208 staff has attended several meetings related to Reelfoot Lake, which
was selected as an approved RCWP project.
3. In April, 1980, 208 personnel attended a RCWP Regional Training meeting.
4. The DWQC took the lead role in determining the priorities used by the SCC
by supplying the necessary information and guidance needed to develop
their criteria.
5. The Division has conducted several intensive surveys in conjunction with
selected agricultural projects. One was conducted in the East Fork
Mulberry Creek Watershed, the site of a State Special ACP Project.
Another was conducted in the ChestuSe Creek Watershed, the site of a
National Special ACP Project. One other intensive.survey has been
conducted on Reelfoot Lake (Tennessee's experimental RCWP project) since
1977.
6. The DWQC worked with Moore County farmers, local agricultural agencies
and officials from Jack Daniels Distillery in developing and implementing
farm management plans to improve water quality and reduce a potential
health hazard. Over 200 farm conservation plans were developed and
approved by the SCS and DWQC.
7. A sediitient sampling network was established jointly with the DWQC and the
USGS in July, 1979, consisting of thirty-three individual sampling
stations.
8. DWQC has developed a draft proposal to the University of Tennessee
Agricultural-Extension Service for the development of a 208 Agricultural
Public Information Program.
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Surface Mining
1. The Division is currently processing applications for NPDES mining
permits at the rate of about twenty per month, and as of October, 1980,
had issued approxijnately 600 permits.
2. The State Legislature passed a revised State Surface Mining Law which is
as stringent as the Federal Act. The Division of Surface Mining is in
the process of drafting rules and regulations for implementing the new
law.
3. Orphan and abandoned mine land reclamation activities are conducted by a
cooperative agreement between the Department of Conservation and the TVA,
and by the USDA Soil Conservation Service.
PS Waste Load Allocations
1. A computer file has been developed which will greatly assist in
centralizing data and facilitate communication and tracking of permit
priorities.
2. Pour streams were surveyed in 1979 with report completed. Nine stream
segments were surveyed in 1980, with a report anticipated in early 1981.
3. The Division is participating in a study to determine the rearation rate
of a segment of the Cumberland River.
Residual Waste Control
1. The Divisions of Water Quality Control and Solid Waste Management signed
a memorandum of understanding in June, 1980, defining the role of each
agency in areas where jurisdiction had been unclear in the management of
solid waste facilities.
Public Information
1. A monthly newsletter, the Water Main, was created from the quarterly
Tennessee 208 and 201 Update, and is currently being mailed to
approximately 3,300 persons per month free of charge. It has been mailed
on a monthly basis since October, 1979.
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2. Subsequent to the Public Participation activities associated with, adoption and
certification of the plan, a public meeting was held on September 11, 1979,
regarding the City of Brentwood. A public hearing was held on May 3.1, 1579,
relative to the CPP.
-• iv1err.b-="hlp ~nd attendance v/a$ maintained in several committees dealing with
nonpoint agricultural projects. The Division offered assistance with the
preliminary publicity for the SOS Field Day in Dyer, Tennessee on September 25,
1979.
4. A half page advertisement was run in the "Second Annual Tennessee Forest
Festival" Booklet, held in Hardeman County on Spetember 20-22, 1979.
5. A slide show presentation and informational talk was given to an audience of
wastewater treatment plant operators at a 3-day school in Murfreesboro.
6. One or several staff members either attended or participated in the following non-
Division sponsored activities:
* Nashville 208 Water Quality Workshop - May 19, 1979.
* Conservation Farming Field Day, Springhill - June 12, 1979. ''•'
* Crop Production and Erosion Control Field Day, Milan - July 26, 1979.
* Operation: Save Our Soil Field Day, Dyer - September 2.5, 1979.
* National Agricultural Lands Study Workshop, Memphis - October 21 -
November 1, 1979. ;
* Public Participation Workshop (Region IV), Atlanta - January 31 - February 1,
1980.
* Nashville 208 Public Forum - March 24 - 25, 1980.
* "Working for Clean Water" Citizens Training workshop, Atlanta - June 12-13,
1980
7. The 208 section "re-activated" the 208 Agriculture Committee to assist with a
priority ranking system for streams affected by agriculture operations.
8. The Division co-sponsored a workshop on July 10 with the Tennessee
Manufacturers Association on the State NPDES permit program. Over 150
people attended this event which was highlighted by the attendance of EPA
Region IV Administrator, Rebecca Hanmer.
9. The Division plans to continue to meet the regulations on public
information/participation activities as outlined in 40 CFR, Part 25.
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AGRICULTURAL NQNPCINT SOURCE STRATEGY
EPA - REGION IV
I. Introduction
The purpose of this strategy is to assess ongoing programs, identify needs,
set goals and provide direction for the agricultural nonpoint source (NPS)
water quality management program in the eight states of Region IV. The
strategy is designed to assist EPA and state agency staffs in the continuing
planning and implementation activities.
The initial 208 Statewids Water Quality Management Plans were completed during
FY-79. Problem assessment in these plans resulted in identification of
problems in terms of potential pollutants in most cases. These pollutants
were related to land use activities. For example, sediment from critical
eroding cropland is identified as the greatest potential pollutant in
agricultural areas. Priority areas for treatment were generally identified by
large geographic areas. Because of the nature of the assessment, areas with
the greatest intensity of agriculture were generally assigned the highest
priority.
Proposed implementation programs utilize primarily the existing local, state
and federal conservation and education programs. Program elements include
education, technical and cost-share assistance. A non-regulatory program will
be used to install Best Management Practices (BMP's) identified in the plans.
Future needs identified in EPA's approval action letters generally include:
1. Additional problem assessments to identify specific waters impacted
by agricultural activities.
2. Develop effective long-term operational programs, and
3. Define better, the role of designated management agencies.
Continuing Planning efforts and this strategy are being directed to address
these needs.
In an attempt to have some consistency between states and regions, this
strategy utilizes the ten essential components of an effective,
self-sustaining program as used by other regions. The components, or
critiera, are summarized along with the general regional status in Table I.
Since it is difficult to generalize over such a broad area, some explanation
of the status is needed.
Most of the states had only limited water quality data to assess the impact of
agricultural activities, so "potential" water quality problems were assessed
based on agricultural activities, soil types, slopes, etc. Priorities were
generally based on major land resource areas or watersheds, although some
states named specific water bodies with high priority. There is a need to
further identify specific waters affected by agriculture and set statewide
priorities. This has been identified as a first-order need and is being
developed in each state.
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Qfficial designation of agricultural agencies as the management agency has
been done in two states (Mississippi and South Carolina). Dtner states are
progressing toward designating agencies other than the water quality agency
for this function, which is considered to be crucial to the development of a
self-sustaining long-range program. All of the designated management
agencies, present and potential, have limited resources for implementation.
Most have small staffs and must depend on the SCS for technical assistance;
however, stronger agencies generally are not available to assume the
management functions.
The Best Management Practices (BMP's) identified in the statewide plans are,
basically, the conservation practices that have been used for some time for
erosion control and other purposes. Specific SHIP'S were proposed for the two
RCWP areas, Lake Tholocco in Alabama and Reel foot Lake in Tenneseee.
Identified pollutants included sediment, nutrients, pesticides, and animal
wastes. The effectiveness of BMP's to control these pollutants was not
assessed, but some ranking of the BMP's was done. Non-structural controls,
such as integrated pest management (IPM) and nutrient management, are included
in the BMP lists.
Technical assistance for application of structural BMP's is provided almost
entirely by the Soil Conservation Service and, similarly, provided by the
Cooperative Extension Service for non-structual BMP's. However, both agencies
have limited resources and could not support accelerated programs.
Educational activities have been provided by both agencies and attempts are
being made to expand current programs to stress the water quality aspects.
No definite actions have been taken toward providing local or state
cost-sharing funds for implementation of BMP's for water quality purposes.
However, there is some interest in seeking this in some areas and two states
have funded projects with related water quality benefits.
A regional workshop, held in October, was sponsored jointly by EPA and the
National Association of Conservation Districts with state water and
agricultural agencies being the prime participants. Official designation of
management agencies, preparing commitment letters, and development of
implementation progams were the major topics. It was a very successful
meeting with several states taking significant steps toward implementation of
agricultural programs. Commitment letters and management agency designations
are being prepared by the states where needed.
II. State Program Assessment and Needs
The assessments of individual state agricultural nonpoint source programs are
given in Table II. Needed actions are summarized and milestones listed where
available. Some of the milestones are currently being developed and others
are being revised during the refinement of work plans. Therefore, additions
and revisions will be made from time to time in these tables.
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TABLE I: REGION IV - AGRICULTURAL NFS CONTROL PROGRAM
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
1. Geographical proritization of problem
watersheds.
STATUS
Some states have identified specific priority p
blems, but little has been done on statewide
prioritization due to lack of data. Most state
prioritized land resource areas or watersheds t
on potential problems.
2. Responsibility for control pollutants
or source categories has been assigned to
designated management agencies.
State soil and water conservation agencies have
been designated in some states as the managemer
agency, but the responsibility is retained by
the water quality agency in several states.
3. Management agencies responsible for
'implementing the program have:
--technical expertise.
--adequate staff and budget.
—relevant authorities.
—commitment by designated agency.
Technical expertise is available only from SCS
but adequate staff and budget are not adequate
for full implementation. Authorities for
selected non-regulatory programs are dequote.
Commitment has not been obtained.
4. Identification of Best Management
Practices (statewide general BMP's
and more specific in priority pro-
blem areas).
Statewide BMP's have generally been selected.
Site-specific BMP's have been limited to the R
areas.
5. Provisions for adequate technical
and financial assistance to implement
the control program. Might include
state cost-sharing, improved district
funding, tax incentives, and/or
others.
6. Provisions for an effective
educational program:
—public participation in water
quality management planning and
implementation project planning.
—educational programs on BMP's.
Federal cost-share and technical assistance pt
grams are the primary sources of assistance fc
implementation. No major local assistance prc
grams have been identified.
Public participation was used effectively in 1
initial planning in some states and the educaii
programs have ranged from very little to mult:
media concepts.
7. Assignment of responsibilities and
formulation of procedures for BMP
monitoring and inspection on priority
projects.
Monitoring responsibilities of RCWP projects
and some special studies is clearly defined.
Little other monitoring responsibilities are
identified.
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TABLE I (Continued)
ESSENTIAL COMPONENT
STATUS
8, Consideration of regulatory alternatives A non-regulatory approach has been adopted
in water quality management planning. by all states. No regulatory programs are
proposed in the near future.
9. Agreement on a schedule of milestones
for implementation to address program
deficiencies and priority watershed
implementation.
Schedules for implementation were very general
the initial plans and had little practical val
Schedules are being developed in the continuin
planning process.
10. Agreement on a reporting system
(at least annual) on progress made in
imDlementation.
No formal agreements on a reporting system, bu
mid-year evaluations have been conducted with
each state.
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STATE: ALABAMA
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
TABLE 11 State Agricultural Nonpnint
STATUS
/'age 1 ot 2
ACTION NEEDED
MILESTONES
1. Geographical prioritization of problem water-
sheds.
2. Responsibility for control of pollutants or source
categories has been assigned to designated management
agencies.
3. Management agencies responsible for implementing
the program have:
—technical expertise .
--adequate staff and budget.
--relevant authorities.
--commitment by designated agency.
4. Identification of Best Management Practices
(statewide general BMP's and more specific in
priority problem areas).
5. Provisions for adequate technical and financial
assistance to implement the control program. Might
include state cost-sharing, improved district funding,
tax incentives, and/or others.
General statewide assessment and ranking of
problem areas by pollutant and geographical
grouping of counties completed. This was
Based primarily on potential pollutants
rather than specific problem areas.
Some designations of responsibilities and
agencies were made in the Initial plan;
lowever, no agency for overall management
of agriculture was designated.
Designated agencies have expertise to
assist in implementation, but staff and
ludget will limit accelerated programs.
A non-regulatory program is to be implement-
ed. Commitment on specific items by assist
agencies has not been made.
3MP's have been identified for statewide
use and for specific RCWP use at Lake
Tholocco.
Assistance comes almost totally from SCS
and ASCS programs. RCWP at Lake Tholocco
and ACP Project on Swan Creek are special
water quality projects.
1. Statewide ranking of water-
sheds.
2. Reconnaissance surveys.
3. WQ impacts in one water-
shed.
1. Letter from Governor designat
ing Soil & Water Conservation
Committee.
2. Letter of commitment from
SWCC.
Memoranda of agreement or commit-
ment letters from assisting
agencies.
Revise as needed.
Seek additional technical and
financial assistance for
priority watersheds.
Jan. 31, 1981
Jan. 31, 1981
Dec. 1, 1981
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STATE: ALAHAMA
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
TABLE II State Agricultural Nonpoint Implanentation Program
STATUS
ACTION NEEDED
'age 2 of 2
MILESTONES
6. Provisions for an effective educational
program:
--public participation in water quality management
planning and implementation project planning.
--educational programs on BMP's.
7. Assignment of responsibilities and formulation
of procedures for BMP monitoring and inspection on
priority projects.
8. Consideration of regulatory alternatives in water
quality management planning.
9. Agreement on a schedule of milestones for
implementation to address program deficiencies and
priority watershed implementation.
10. Agreement on a reporting system (at least annual)
on progress made in implementation.
An extensive multimedia program was
carried out in the initial planning to
inform the public on WQ problems and
solutions.
Monitoring is being done at the RCWP pro-
ject by li. S. Army.
Non-regulatory program was adopted.
Work plan for the CPP is being developed
and will include some milestones.
Mid-year evaluation was recently conducted.
Continue the public information
and education program.
Test BMP effectiveness on one
watershed by AWIC.
None
Complete work plan and identify
implementation milestones.
Develop formal annual reporting
schedule and format.
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STATE: !:1i;rida
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
1 Page 2
STATUS
ACTION NEKOED
1. Geographical priorttlzuf.on of problem water-
sheds.
2. Responsibility for control of pollutants or source Mananagement
categories has been assigned to designated management
agencies.
3. Management agencies responsible for Implementing
the program have:
--technical expertise .
—adequate staff and budget.
--relevant authorities.
--commitment by designated agency.
4. Identification of Best Management Practices
(statewide general BMP's and more specific In
priority problem areas).
5. Provisions for adequate technical and financial
assistance to Implement the control program. Might
Include state cosUsharing, Improved district funding,
tax Incentives, and/or others.
tatewide assessment and ranking was .lo.-.e.
Verified problems in several priority water-
sheds.
agencies were identified, but
not officially designated.
Assistance comes almost entirely from SCS
and ASCS programs.
MILESTONES
'reposed management and assisting agencies
lave technical expertise, but do not have
adequate staff and budgets for extensive
irograms.
iMP's have been identified for statewide use.
Continue verification of WQ pro-
blems in priority areas.
1. Letter from governor on offi- Jan. 31, 1981
cial designation.
2. Letter of commitment. Jan. 31, 1981
Memoranda of agreement from assist-
ing agencies on commitments. Seek
state funding fro WQ program.
Revise as needed.
1. Seek additional funding for
Soil & Water Conservation District
2. Seek funds for state cost-
sharing on BMP application.
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STATE: FLCH.10A
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
.2
I1 age
STATUS
ACTION NEEDED
MILESTONES
6. Provisions for an effective educational
program:
—public participation in water quality management
planning and Implementation project planning.
--educational programs on BMP's.
7. Assignment of responsibilities and formulation
of procedures for BMP monitoring and Inspection on
priority projects.
8. Consideration of regulatory alternatives In water
quality management planning.
9. Agreement on a schedule of milestones for
Implementation to address program deficiencies and
priority watershed Implementation.
10. Agreement on a reporting system (at least annual)
on progress made in Implementation.
raining provided for Extension Service per-
sonnel and landowners. Developed extensive
ublic education and information program.
valuation of BMP
DER.
s has been initiated by
FDER has indicated that a regulaory program
will be used if non-regulatory is not
effective.
Work plan is being developed and will in-
clude some milestones.
Mid-year evaluation was recently conducted.
Continue public information and
education programs.
Continue evaluation of BMP's and
identify successful BMP programs.
Evaulate program annually.
Complete work plan and identify
milestones.
Develop formal annual reporting
schedule and format.
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STATE: North Carolina
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
1. Geographical prioritizatlon of problem water-
sheds.
2. Responsibility for control of pollutants or source
categories has been assigned to designated management
agencies.
3. Management agencies responsible for Implementing
the program have:
--technical expertise .
--adequate staff and budget.
—relevant authorities.
--commitment by designated agency.
4. Identification of Best Management Practices
(statewide general BMP's and more specific In
priority problem areas).
5. Provisions for adequate technical and financial
assistance to Implement the control program. Might
Include state cost.-sharing, Improved district funding,
tax Incentives, and/or others.
icu
STATUS
ACTION NEEDED
Page 1 of 2
MILESTONES
Pollution potential analyzed for nutrients,
pesticides, and sediment. Prioritized sub-
jasins statewide. Selected 2 sub-basms for
priority area studies.
Management agency was identified, but not
officially designated (Soil and Water Con-
servation Commission).
Proposed management and assisting agencies
have expertise, but do not have adequate
staff and budgets for continuing programs
without 208 funds.
BMP's were identified and will be evaluated
for statewide use.
Assistance is primarily from SCS and ASCS
programs. ACP funds were transferred to
high priority areas.
1. Problem verification in priorit
studies.
2. Identification of actual waters
impacted by agricultural NPS.
1. Letter from Governor on officia
designation.
2. Letter of commitment.
Memoranda of agreement from assist
ing agencies on commitments.
Seek funding of WQ programs.
1. MBP demonstration and testina
in special studies.
2. Analysis of water quality and
economic benefits resulting from
implementation of BMP's.
3. Preparation of BMP pamphlets.
4. Analysis of BMP systems.
Seek implementation funds through
RCWP, PL-566 and state programs.
Develop proproal for state economi
Incentive program.
January 31, 1981
January 31, 1981
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STATE: North Carolina
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
STATUS
ACTION NEEDED
Pa.je 2 of ?.
MILESTONES
6. Provisions for an effective educational
program:
--public participation In water quality management
planning and Implementation project planning.
--educational programs on BHP's.
7. Assignment of responsibilities and formulation
of procedures for BMP monitoring and inspection on
priority projects.
6. Consideration of regulatory alternatives In water
quality management planning.
9. Agreement on a schedule of milestones for
Implementation to address program deficiencies and
priority watershed Implementation.
10. Agreement on a .reporting system (at least annual)
on progress made in Implementation.
Established education program. Workshop
held for Extension, ASCS, SCS, and District
personnel.
Division of Environmental Management has
assumed monitoring responsibilities.
Non-regulatory program was adopted.
Work plan is being developed and will in-
clude milestones.
Mid-year evaluation was recently conducted.
1. Develop education methodoloay.
2. Integration of existing program
None.
1. Implementation of BMP's in
high priority areas to evaluate
effectiveness of program.
2. Continue seeking implementation
funds through RCWP, P.L. 566, and
state programs.
Develop formal annual reporting
schedule and format.
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III. EPA Region IV Agricultural Nonpoint Implementation Program Needs
Action Needed
A. Obtain revised assessments that list specific waters
adversely affected by agriculture NPS pollutants with
reconmended priorities for treatment.
1. Meet with each state to establish a common
objective and establish guidelines for accomplishing.
2. Negotiate changes in CPP plans of study or assist
states develop new plans to meet the agreed to assess-
ment objectives.
3. Follow up as assessment progresses and make
necessary changes in plans of study needed to achieve
the objective.
B. Get official designation of Management Agencies with
adequate authorities and capabilities to implement 208
plans.
1. Obtain letters of designation.
2. Approve designations.
3. Obtain letters of commitment.
4. Get interagency agreements with management
agencies.
C. Establish and support monitoring and reporting
processes to show water quality trends occurring as a
result of implementation,
1. Assist in design of PCWP monitoring programs.
2. Review data from states on monitoring of special
projects and send to others when found appropriate.
3. Follow-up with each state to track progress.
D. Assist management agencies develop a comprehensive
implementation plan.
1. Using guidance published by the National Assoc. of
Conservation Districts (NACD) and others, establish
the general requirements of an implementation plan.
Milestone
Feb. 1, 1981
Quarterly
Jan. 31, 1981
Feb. 28, 1981
Jan. 31, 1981
Dec. 31, 1981
March 1, 1981
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2. Meet with each state to create interest in develop-
ing specific implementation plans - provide guidance
developed in (1) above.
3. Follow up with each state to assist with the develop
ing ard carrying of the plan.
E. Develop a common understanding between all parties
concerned of the educational goals and institutional
arrangements necessary to establish and carry out an
educational program.
1. Vforking with representatives of EPA & USDA agencies
at the national level establish broad objectives and
strategies for an effective education program. Dsvelop
an agenda for a regional workshop.
2. Conduct a regional workshop for state staffs (both
state and federal agencies) on the elements»of an effect-
ive educational program, Agenda for workshop to be ad-
justed to meet state needs.
3. Support designated management agency efforts to carry
out educational activities with 208 grant funds.
F. Encourage states to seek legislative authority and
additional resources to aid in implementation.
1. Provide assistance in review and selection of new
RCWP projects.
2. Assist on State Coordinating Committees of two RCWP
projects to keep emphasis on high priority water quality
practices.
3. Provide assistance, including EMAP, to management
agencies in seeking implementation funds.
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