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New Industrial General Permit Overview
May 14th, 2015
New Permit TasksSMARTS
LRPRecertification
Visual observationsMonthlyAnd when sampling
Sampling Events
SMARTSAll-digital format for new permit
That means NO paper submittals allowed after July 1.
ChecklistLRP designation/registration
Submit form by mailEnsure other users are linked properlyEnsure all user logins and passwords
workLRP needs to recertify the WDID
New Permit Tasks Review checklist and forms sent in April
emailLRP FormNew User instructionsRecertification LetterRecertification Instructions
Visual Observations- MonthlyWhen do I complete observations?
All Districts, Every Year, Every MonthOnce a month, every month of the year.
Even months when you had a sample event.
Within daytime operating hoursOn days without precipitation
Set a recurring event for early/mid monthExample: the second Wednesday of the
month, every month.Will need to reschedule if it rains
Visual Observations- MonthlyComplete forms included in your
SWPPPCan complete digitally in order to
eliminate the need to print and scanIf completing digitally, be sure to add
your electronic signature
Treat as a monthly site inspectionEnsure that nothing is entering the storm
drain system during dry weather. If a discharge is found, describe how it was
discontinued.Ensure all outdoor areas are clean and
maintained.What next?
Send copy of form to Sally and Annika [email protected] [email protected]
Visual Observations: Monthly
Visual Observations- Sampling EventWhen do I complete sampling event
visual observations?All Districts, Every YearComplete at the time of sampling.Complete at every sample point.Measure pH using test strips, and
include value on form.
Visual Observations- Sampling EventWhat am I looking for?
Ensure only rain water enters the storm drainsIf visual pollutants are present, find and abate the
source Floating/suspended materials Oil and grease Discolorations Turbidity Odors Trash/debris
What next?Send copy of form to Sally and Annika
Visual Observations- Sampling EventComplete form included in your
SWPPPMake sure all data is completed,
including a sample time for EACH sample point
If completing digitally, be sure to add your electronic signature
Sampling EventsWhen do I collect a sample?
All Districts, Twice Every Year: First sample: July-December Second sample: January-June
During a qualified storm event (QSE): No runoff for 48 hours prior to the event Generates runoff during operating hours
Within 4 hours of: The start of runoff, OR: The start of facility operations (if runoff
started within the prior 12 hours)Within daytime operating hours
under safe conditions
Storm Water Sample CollectionHow do I collect a
sample?What’s in the EMA
cooler?How do I use what’s in
the cooler?How do I fill out the
Chain of Custody form?I’ve collected the
sample, what now?
How do I collect a sample?
1. Do a pH paper test2. Wherever possible, use
the sample bottle to collect water directly
3. If another container is used, ensure the container is clean, and rinse with sample water before collecting
How do I collect a sample?
3. Avoid collecting leaves or debris
4. Sample flowing, not pooled, water
5. Sample AFTER any installed treatment device
6. Call EMA ASAP to notify of drop-off time (858) 560-7717
Sample AFTER any installed
treatment device
How do I use what’s
in the cooler?
1.Fill bottles that contain preservatives first (these have colored dots)
2.Use one of the empty plastic bottles to fill the others, or another clean container
3.Fill the small vials, leaving zero headspace!
How do I use what’s
in the cooler?
Zero Headspace?This means that the bottle must not have
bubbles inside:
1. Fill bottles all the way2. Screw on the lid3. Turn bottle upside down
to check for bubbles4. If pea-sized or smaller
bubble exists, you are done
5. If larger bubble exists, add more sample and check again
How do I use what’s
in the cooler?
• Wear gloves!• Label bottles with discharge
point number, date, and time of sample
• Place bottles in cooler with ice
Over-fill bottles that contain preservatives, or fill directly in stream.
DO NOT:
DO:
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How do I fill out the chain of custody?
Your Name
District Name
Discharge point #
Sample date & time
#glass/#plastic (ex:
4g/2-3p)
Your info
Date & time given/sent to
lab personnel
I’ve collected
the sample, what now?
• Pack samples carefully using cushion • Samples must be sent to EMA (address
on COC)• If shipping, complete “Relinquished by”
section• If delivering, wait until arrival at EMA
No industrial exposure All activities and materials protected from
contact with rainfall or runoffCan file a No-Exposure Certification to get
out of
No runoff = no sampling!Consider redirecting flows to infiltration
areas
Other Future Considerations
Questions?
Thank you for keeping storm water
clean!
Contacts
Sally [email protected](858) 292–3598
Annika Kubischta [email protected](858) 586-6600 ext. 20
You did it!
Thanks for being storm water super-
stars!
See you next time!
