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This event, held on February 4, 2009, discussed the background and events leading to the modifications in the stormwater ordinance of Georgetown County. The modifications aim to align the ordinance with state regulations, simplify processes, eliminate conflicts, and improve overall cleanliness. The top 10 modifications covered include water/wetlands quality, permitting of stormwater construction discharges, post-construction requirements, and more. The presentation also highlighted specific areas such as water quality buffers, permitting procedures, post-construction obligations, and handling illicit discharges. The event emphasized the importance of compliance with the updated regulations for effective stormwater management.
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GEORGETOWN COUNTY STORMWATER DIVISIONBreakfast Series #4 “Top Ten Stormwater Ordinance Modifications” February 4, 2009
BACKGROUND EVENTS • 2003-MS4 Set to go; Delayed by Law Suit • 2005-Law Suit Settled • 2006-Construction General Permit & MS4 • 2006-GC SW Ordinance • 2007-GC Suits DHEC/OCRM • Sept 07-MS4 Approves Plans for DHEC • 2008-GC & DHEC/OCRM Settle • Sept 08-GC Directed to Approve Plans in MS4 • Feb 11-GC Approves Plans for DHEC in MS4
WHY MODIFICATIONS • Makes Ordinance Parallel State Regs • Make as Simple as Possible • Removes Conflicts • General Clean-up
TOP 10 MODIFICATIONS • Water/Wetlands Quality • Permitting of SW Construction Discharges • Storm Water Pollution Preventions Plans • Transferring Permit to Another Party • O&M Manual for Permanent SW Facilities • Notice of Termination • Record Drawings • Post Construction Requirements • Illicit Discharges • Civil Penalties
WATER/WETLANDS QUALITY • TMDLs-Chemicals of Concern • Commercial, Industrial, Institution & Residential • Water Quality Buffers • Filling of Wetland without Permitting
PERMITTING of SW COSTRUCTION DISCHARGES • Who needs a Permit • Notice of Intent (NOI) Content and Req. • Issuance of Permit
PERMIT FLOW • NOI, SWPPP, and Plans to County • County Reviews • Conditional Letter of Approval (CLA) • NOI, CLA and $125.00 Check to OCRM • OCRM Issues Permit Coverage • Permit Coverage to County • County Issues County Permit
CONDITIONAL LETTER of APPROVAL A review of the referenced project has been completed and the project meets the requirements of the Georgetown County Stormwater Ordinance. Due to additional permits needed such as the DHEC/OCRM Costal Zone Consistency Certification, DHEC/OCRM NPDES General Permit coverage letter and the SCDOT Highway Encroach Permit, conditional approval is given at this time. After the other approvals/permits have been obtained, please provide copies to the Stormwater Division. At that time, Georgetown County Stormwater Division will issue the permit. Land disturbing activities shall not commence until NPDES Permit Coverage and Georgetown County Stormwater Permit has been granted. If we can be of further service, please let us know. Sincerely
STORM WATER POLLUTIONS PLANS • Breakfast Series No.3 Topic • Template CDs are available upon request • Requirement for all sites 1 acre and greater • For applicable sites: no SWPPP, no permit THIS IS NOT A SWPPP!
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES • Transferring Permit to Another Party • Notice of Termination • Record Drawings • O&M Manual
POST CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS • O&M Manual for Permanent SW Facilities • Inspections • Sampling • Water Quality Violations
ILLICIT DISCHARGES • Outfall Inventory • Mariners • Boats • Swimming Pools
CIVIL PENALTIES • Non-Payment of Fines • Issue Magistrate Summons • Appear Before Magistrate • Magistrate Decides and Orders Payment
RECAP • Mods are Mostly Administrated • Reg 72-300 • Mods Geared for MS4 • Remainder of County
TOP CARRY-OVERS • Financial Guarantees • Stop Work Orders • Appeals • Charges and Fees • Storm Water Design Manuel • Public Review and Comment • Variances
QUESTIONS Georgetown County Stormwater Division 120 Broad Street Georgetown, SC 29440 843-545-3524 stormwater@georgetowncountysc.org