VII. DCR’s Assistance to Localities

General Stormwater Training Workshop

DCR’s assistance to the localities!

• Outreach Meeting• Initial Funding• Initial Training• Program Development Checklist• Model Ordinance• Training and Certification Program

Steps Taken to Identify DCR Tools for Program Development

• Program & Guidance Development staff reviewed existing local stormwater management programs to identify program elements & tools

• Brainstormed what tools commonly used by existing local programs

• Reviewed feed back from local governments during regulatory development process

Useful Tools on the CD

• VSMP Inspection Report• BMP Inspection Checklists• BMP Maintenance Agreements• BMP Performance Bond Worksheets• Memorandum of Understandings• SWM Plan Review Checklists

VSMP Development ChecklistA tool for localities that during program development they have addressed all issues required by the stormwater law and regulations.Item

#Code/Regulatory

citationInformation needed for

reviewStatus

1 Section 4VAC50-60-148 A.1

Identification of the authority accepting complete registration statements.

Local staff should identify the responsible authority for the acceptance of registration

statements.2 Section 10.1-

603.3.E4VAC50-60-150.A.1

Copy of the local Stormwater Management Ordinance (s).

Local staff should provide a copy of the most recent Stormwater

Management Ordinance(s) that incorporates the elements of the

model ordinance.3 Section 4VAC50-

60-150.A.2Provide funding and staffing plan.

Local staff should provide a general description of staffing (i.e. # of new positions, estimation of percentages of existing positions, etc.) needed to operate the SWM Program. General

description of how funds will be distributed.

VSMP Development Checklist

Item #

Code/Regulatory citation

Information needed for review

Status

4 Section 10.1-603.3.G4VAC50-60-150.A.3

Is the locality partnering with adjacent localities or other entities for the administration, plan review, inspection and enforcement components of a stormwater management program?

If yes, local staff should provide a copy of the agreement, Memoranda

Of Understanding (MOUs), or contracts used to set up and

administer the multi-jurisdictional program.

5 4VAC50-60-55.C and D10.1-603.4:2

Identification of local Plan reviewer(s) certified by Soil and Water Board.

Local staff should identify the Plan reviewer certified by the Soil and Water Board to undertake storm

water plan reviews. .6 4VAC50-60-148 A.

2Identification of processes for the review and approval of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management plans.

Local staff should provide a description and documentation of the

plan review processes for erosion and sediment control and for

stormwater management plans.

VSMP Development ChecklistItem

#Code/

Regulatory citation

Information needed for review Status

7 4VAC50-60-148 A. 8 A. 2

Identification of policies/procedures for obtaining and releasing bonds as applicable.

Local staff should identify where the procedures for obtaining and

releasing bonds are located, either within the local Stormwater

Management Ordinance(s) or elsewhere.

8 4VAC50-60-114 Identification of inspection program for land disturbing activities and for adequacy of stormwater management facilities. Identification of certified inspector(s).

Local staff should provide a description and documentation of local program for the inspection of

land disturbing activities and stormwater management facilities.

9 4VAC50-60-126 Identification of procedures for reporting and recordkeeping.

Local staff should identify where the recordkeeping and reporting

procedures are located, either within the local Stormwater Management

Ordinance(s) or elsewhere.

Item #

Code/Regulatory citation

Information needed for review Status

10 4VAC50-60-112 Identification of location of BMP maintenance requirements for permanent BMPs.

Local staff should identify where the specific requirements for long term maintenance of BMPs is located

within the local Stormwater Management Ordinance(s).

11 4VAC50-60-112 Description of program to track and maintain permanent BMPs.

Local staff should provide description and documentation of local program

to track and maintain permanent BMPs.

VSMP Development Checklist

12 4VAC50-60-150.A.2

Identification of location of fee structure and if the fee structure differs from the statewide fee schedule.

Local staff should identify where the fee structure is located, either within the local Stormwater Management Ordinance or

elsewhere, if applicable, and explain any variations from the statewide fee schedule.

13 4VAC50-60-116 Explanation of local enforcement for stormwater management program.

Local staff should provide description and/or location of enforcement provisions, either within the local Stormwater Management Ordinance or elsewhere in their code, if

applicable.14 4VAC50-60-54.E Identify any waters for

which TMDLs are in effect in the locality.

Local staff should identify applicable approved TMDLs

15 4VAC50-60-65 Copy of BMP design criteria.

Local staff should provide description and copy of local BMP design criteria. If the

locality adopted the local BMP design criteria that differ from State Stormwater

Management Handbook/Virginia BMP Clearinghouse, documentation that these

BMPs were approved by the Board shall be provided.

Supporting information also needed

Model Stormwater Ordinance

• Developed by DCR with the assistance of the Office of the Attorney General, VACO, VMSA, and SLGAC

• Sept. 2012 draft has 19 pages

• Draft is on your CD

E-Permitting

To provide a secure, user friendly website that will link the State and local stormwater management programs to facilitate implementation of the new Virginia Stormwater Management Law and Regulations.

E-permitting: Purpose

E-Permitting: Objectives

• Easy access (any place/any time)

• Simple to use (wizard driven)

• Streamlined permit processing• Enhanced data management

– Better analysis and reporting– GIS component (improved modeling)

• Enhanced communications– Emails, notifications and news

E-Permitting Website Users• Land Developers / Owners (Operators)• Site Planners and Engineers (Submitters)• Local Officials

– Administrators– Plan Approvers– Inspectors

• State Officials– Administrators– Plan Approvers– Inspectors / Enforcement staff

E-Permitting Functions: Public Interface

• General Permit Registration– Submitter and Operator Enrollment– Guided application forms w/GIS tools– Operator certification

• Permit management• Transfers and Terminations• Email notifications• Payments (2 payments)

E-Permitting Administrative Functions: DCR/Local Government Interface• Permit Management

• Registration application management• Transfers/Termination approval• Permit status/correspondence history

• Compliance Management• Printable inspection reports• Compliance reports• Complaint recording and tracking

• User/Role Management• Reporting• BMP Tracking

E-Permitting: Next Steps• Introduce website concept locally (underway)

• Incorporate local feedback• Internal user testing• Roll out “Alpha” version

• Provide training• External user testing (statewide)• Roll out “Beta” version

• Provide training/user manual• Fully operational by 2014

Training and Certification

§10.1-603.4:2. Education and training Programs requires the Board issues certificates of competence …… and develop a training and certification program for Program Administrator, Plan reviewer, and Inspector, much like the E&S certificates of competence.

Training and Certification

E&S• Program

Administrator• Plan Reviewer• Inspector• Combined

Administrator

Dual• Program

Administrator• Plan Reviewer• Inspector• Combined

Administrator

Track 1 Track 2Track 3

Stormwater• Program

Administrator• Plan Reviewer• Inspector• Combined

Administrator

Differences between E&S and Stormwater Training and Certification

Training and Certification

E&S• PEs, LLAs, LAs, LLSs and

PSSs are considered qualified to do plan review without the Plan Review Course and Exam

• Everyone needs to take the classes or the online recertification exam to maintain their certification

VSMP• Everyone needs to take the

Plan Review Course and Exam to be qualified to do plan review

• PEs, LLAs, LAs, and LLSs are required to take the initial exam, after which they only need to pay for the renewal of the certificate

Questions