The Federal Storm Water Permit
A Fact Sheet for New England Marinas
EPA New England
July 2004
How to Determine if Your
Marina Requires a Federal
Storm Water Permit
Your facility requires a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Multi-
Sector General Permit (MSGP) if all of the following
four conditions are met:
1) Your facility is in one of the categories of facili-
ties which require a MSGP. Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) 4493 (marinas) is one of the
categories of facilities which requires a MSGP.
SIC 4493 of Industry Group 449: Services Incidental
to Water Transportation—applies to establishments,
commonly known as marinas, engaged in operating
docking and/or storage facilities for boat owners, with
or without one or more related activities, such as
retailing fuel and marine supplies; and repairing,
maintaining, or renting boats. Facilities with this
classification include:
• Marinas
• Boating clubs with marinas
• Sailing clubs with marinas
• Yacht clubs with marinas
• Boatyards that provide storage and incidental repair
note: Establishments primarily engaged in building or
repairing boats and ships are classified in Manufactur-
ing Group 373. The storm water discharge requirements
for these types of facilities are not covered in this fact
sheet (see 65 Fed. Reg. 64843)
2) Your facility conducts vessel maintenance and/
or equipment cleaning operations exposed to
storm water. Vessel maintenance or cleaning
equipment operations includes operations such
as fueling; engine maintenance/repair; vessel
maintenance/repair; pressure washing; sanding;
blasting; welding; metal fabrication; and liquid
storage in tanks or other containers.
3) Storm water from your facility flows through a
point source into a water of the US.
A point source is any discernible, confined and discrete
conveyance from which pollutants are or may be
discharged directly into a United States water body.
A point source includes but is not limited to any:
pipe
tunnel
conduit
discrete fissure
ditch
channel
well
container
swale
In addition, conveyances of storm water formed by
erosion or other natural means fit the definition of a
point source.
A ramp or railway at a marina is a point source under this
regulation if the ramp or railway does or may convey
pollutants associated with industrial activity from main-
tenance and or cleaning equipment operations directly
into a United States water body.
4) The storm water from the facility is discharged
to a water of the U.S. such as a river, pond, ocean,
lake, large or small stream, or wetland.
If all of the above conditions apply, then the facility must
apply for permit coverage. Facilities that have mainte-
nance and/or equipment cleaning operations contained
entirely indoors may not need a permit if they obtain a
"no exposure certification" (see 40 C.F.R §122.26(g)).
For more information on how to apply for a storm water
permit or no exposure certification call your contact
on page 2.
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency New England
1 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02114
www.epa.gov/ne
EPA-901-F-04-06
July 2004
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If Your Facility Requires a
Federal Storm Water Permit
1. Prepare a storm water pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP). As part of this plan, the facility is required to
conduct storm water monitoring (see MSGP 4.1, 65 Fed.
Reg 64812).
2. Submit a "Notice of Intent" (NOI) (attachment 1) to
be covered under a MSGR In some cases, it may be
more appropriate for you to apply for an individual
permit instead. You can call your above contact to
determine which type of permit is most appropriate for
your facility.
3. Implement your SWPPR
State
ME,NH,MA
CT
VT
Rl
Contact
EPA New England
Thelma Murphy
617-918-1615
Chris Stone
860-424-3850
Margaret Torizzo
802-241-3780
Margarita Chatterton
401-222^700
ext.7605
What Should the SWPPP
Address?
The SWPPP design and implementation should address
three major objectives regarding storm water discharges
associated with vessel maintenance and equipment
cleaning operations.
1) Identify sources of pollution that could potentially
affect storm water quality;
2) Ensure implementation of measures (best manage-
ment practices) to minimize and control pollutants; and
3) Assure compliance with the terms and conditions of
the permit.
See the SWPPP sample table of contents (Attachment 2)
for examples of plan elements. Of course, each plan will
vary in length and detail accordingto site specifics.
Implementing Best Management Practices
(BMPs)
• BMPs are generally simple to implement. The MSGP
provides some examples. (See MSGP §4 and §6.Q.4.).
You can obtain sample BMP's from many industry
publications.
•The permit itself does not mandate any specific BMP
Rather it requires the facility to select and implement
BMP's based on specific facility activities.
What to Do if You Do Not
Require the Permit
• It is a good idea to document why you believe you
don't need a federal storm water permit and keep such
documentation on file.
• Consider creating a SWPPP for your facility anyway.
Even if you're not required to have one, it's a good
idea to protect you, your employees, your customers and
the environment.
Monitoring and Reporting
Requirements
The MSGP requires that facilities perform and document
quarterly visual monitoring of their storm water discharges
associated with industrial activity. The MSGP also requires
that facilities collect and analyze samples of their storm
water discharges on a quarterly basis for specific years
for the pollutants listed in Table Q-l (see 65 Fed. Reg.
64842):
Parameter
Aluminum
Iron
Lead
Zinc
Benchmark Monitoring
Cutoff Amount
.075 Mg/L
I.OMg/L
.0816 Mg/L
.117 Mg/L
Limits on Coverage
Direct discharges to waters of the United States from the
following activities are not covered under the storm water
MSGP and require a separate individual permit:
• pressure wash water
• bilge and ballast water
• sanitary waste
• coolingwater originatingfrom vessels
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Some Frequently
Asked Questions
1) What types of activities are considered vessel
maintenance and/or equipment cleaning operation
within the regulation?
Activities such as fueling; engine maintenance/repairs;
vessel maintenance/repair; pressure washing; painting;
sanding; blasting; welding; metal fabrication; and storing
liquid materials such as paints, solvents and resins.
2) Is the size of the marina or level of activity
taking place at the marina relevant to determining
if the regulation applies to a facility?
No.
3) Do storm water conveyances (point sources)
outside of the maintenance and/or equipment
cleaning operation areas count in the determina-
tion of applicability?
For a marina facility, the federal storm water MSGP
applies only to point sources associated with maintenance
and equipment cleaning operations. Areas located
separately from maintenance, repair, and cleaning
activities such as parking lots are not subject to permit
requirements as long as the drainage from such areas
is not mixed with stormwater drained from areas
where maintenance, repairs, and cleaning and any
other activity listed under Question 1 above take place
(see 40 C.F.R. §122.26 (b) (14)).
Attachment 1
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP)
Sample Table of Contents
I. SWPPP Coordinator and Duties
II. Facility Description
Facility Location
Site Activities
Site Description
Storm Water Drainage System
III. Identification of Potential Storm Water Contaminants
Significant Material Inventory
Historic Spills and Leak Record
Potential Areas for Storm Water Contamination ....
A Summary of Available Storm Water Sampling Data
IV. Storm Water Management Controls
Compliance with Other Programs
Storm Water Management Practices
Storm Water Treatment
V. Facility Monitoring Plan
VI. Compliance and Reporting Requirements
SWPPP and SWPPP Summary
Employee Training
Implementation Schedule
Record Retention Requirements
Principle Executive Officer Signature
Provisions for Amendment of the Plan
Corporate Certification
Appendix A: Inspection Logs
SWPPP
Potential List of
Tables and Figures
Tables:
• Characteristics of Storm Water
Drainage
• Significant Materials Used at
the Marina
• Locations of Potential Sources of
Storm Water Contamination
• Implementation Schedule
BMP Implementation Schedule
Figures:
• Facility Location
• Site Map with Drainage Areas
and Storm Water Flow (prior to BMP
implementation)
• Site Map with Structural BMP's
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Attachment 2
Federal Register/Va I
Addendum D — Notice of Intent Form
NPDES .— ^ United States Environmental Protection Agency Fom Approved
Form ^I^pP^k Washington, DC 20460 OMB No. 2040-0088
3510-8 ^jrdlr^ Notic* of Intent for Storm Wattr Discharges Associated with
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY Undtr the Multl-sector NPDES G»n«ral P»rmlt
Submission of this completed Notice of Intent (NOI) constitutes notice that the entitiy In Section B Intends to be authorized
to discharge pollutants to waters of the United States, from the facility or site identified in Section C under EPA's Storm
Water Multi-sector General Permit (MSGP). Submission of the NOI also constitutes notice that the party identified in
Section B of this form has read, understands, and meets the eligibility conditions of Part of the MSGP- agrees to comply
with all applicable terms and conditions of the MSGP; understands that continued authorization under the MSGP is contlgent
on maintaining eligibility for coverage, and that implementation of the permittee's pollution prevention plan is required two
days after a complete NOI Is malted. In order to be granted coverage, all Information required on this form must be
completed. Please read and make sure you comply with all permit requirements, including the requirement to prepare and
Implement a storm water pollution prevention plan.
A. Permit Selection NtwP.rmltNumtwr (EPA Uu Only)
Permit number assigned to your facility under the previous oermlt:! 1 i | I | | | | | | I IROSI I i I I
B. Facility Operator Information
1.Name:|_Li i 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I i i i i | i , , , , , |2 Pnone:, , , , ,
3. Mail ng Address: a. Street or P.O. Box: I 1 1 1 1 1 i i | I < I I 1 I I I I I i I 1 1 1 I i i i I i
b. CIty:LI_l_L_L_l_L.i.l 1 i 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 _LJ__Jc. State: |_j_i d. Zip Code: 1 1 I 1 I 1-1 i i i i
C. Facility/Site Information
1 .Facilitv/Site Name: L_L _l_ 1 I 1 l I ! I 1 1 I I i i I i i i i i i i i i i i i i i
2. Location Address: a. Street:! 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 I I I I I i i i i i i i I I i 1 i i i i i i i
b CHyl 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 c county-! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I ] I I I |
d. Slate:! 1 1 e Zip Codn-l I 1 1 | 1-1 | | | |
3.a. Latitude: l_LJ'l_LJ'l_LJ" b. Longitude: L_LJ"L_LJ' I_LJ*
4.a. Permit Applicant: D Federal O State D Tribal D Private DOther public entity
b. Is the facility located on Indian Country Lands? O Yes DNo
S.Does the facility discharge storm water Into:
a. Receiving waters)? DYes DNo If yes. name(s) of receiving watar(s): III! J 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 1 I i i
b. A municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)? DYes DNo
If ves. name of the MS4 opBrator- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 | 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I
6. The 4-digit Standard Industrial Classificatton (SIC) codes or the 2-letter Activity Codes that best represent the
principal products produced or services rendered by your facility and major co-located activities:
PH,,la,y. Li 1 1 1 Secondary (,l applicable). L_L_L_LJ S.Additlonal FaciHty/Site Requirements:
7. Applicable sector(s) of industrial activity, as designated in Part 1.2.1 a.Bas8d on ^ instructlon8 provided In
of the MSGP, that Include associated discharges that you seek to have Addendum A of the MSGP. have the
covered under this permit (choose up to three) eligibility criteria for 'listed species' and
DSectorA OSectorF DsectorK DSectorp Ds«ctorU DSectorZ critical habitat been met? O Yes DNo
DSectorB DSectorG DSectorl DSectorQ Ds«ctorV DSectorAA b.Based on the instructions provided in
QSeeiorC OSectorH DSactorM DSectorR OStelorW DSoctorAB Addendum B of the M<5RP hay* th«
OSectotO QSastorl DS,ctorN DSeetorS DS.ctwX OS«ctorAC Addendum B of the MSGP have the
DSoetofE DSoctofj QSecsorO DSactorT OsecwwY OSeciorAD eligibility criteria for protection of historic
properties been met? D Yes D No
0. Certification
Do you certify under penally of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under your direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the
Information submitted? Based on your inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons
directly responsible for gathering the Information, do you certify that the information submitted is. to the bast of your
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete? Do you certify that you are aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations?
Print Name- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 .1 . L 1 1 | 1 1 1 1 1 1
Signature- Date: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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EPA Form 3510-6 (Revised 08-2000, Expires 04-2003)
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