how to do pollution prevention & good housekeeping

HOW TO DOHOW TO DOPollution Prevention & Good HousekeepingPollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping

NC STATE UNIVERSITY

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/

NC STATENC STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY

WHATWHAT is is Pollution Prevention & Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping?Good Housekeeping?


Why doWhy do Pollution Prevention & Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping?Good Housekeeping?


(a) Develop an operation and maintenance program,

(b) Inspection and evaluation of facilities and operations,

(c) Conduct staff training, and

(d) Review of municipality owned or operated regulated industrial activities.

Measure 6:Measure 6:Pollution Prevention & Good HousekeepingPollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping Permit RequirementsPermit Requirements



1a. 1a. Develop an operation and Develop an operation and maintenance programmaintenance program

“Develop an operation and maintenance program that has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations.”


Step 1:Step 1: Inventory municipal operations that have the potential to cause stormwater pollution.

Step 2:Step 2: Develop inspection forms for each type of facility. Develop a tracking system for organizing records.

1a. 1a. Develop an operation and Develop an operation and maintenance programmaintenance program


Storage areas for sand, salt, fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals

Step 1: Inventory Municipal OperationsStep 1: Inventory Municipal Operations

Vehicle fueling, storage and maintenance areas


Solid and hazardous waste facilities and recycling centers


Water and sewer treatment systems


Animal shelters and pounds


Parking lots

Municipally owned and operated parks and open space

Step 1: Inventory Municipal Operations Step 1: Inventory Municipal Operations

This list is available on the website.

Sample inspection forms are available for:

• Storage areas

• Vehicle fueling, storage and maintenance areas

• Water and sewer treatment systems

• Animal shelters/pounds

• Parking lots

• Parks and open space

Step 2: Develop Inspection Forms & Tracking Step 2: Develop Inspection Forms & Tracking System System

Sample inspection forms are available on the website.

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1b. Inspection and evaluation of 1b. Inspection and evaluation of facilities and operationsfacilities and operations

“Develop an inventory of facilities and operations owned and operated by the permittee with the potential for generating polluted runoff. Specifically inspect the potential sources of polluted runoff, the stormwater controls, and conveyance systems. Evaluate the sources, document deficiencies, plan corrective actions and document the accomplishment of corrective actions.”


DO:

• Clean up wastes with a broom rather than water. • Keep liquid and hazardous wastes out of dumpsters. • Ensure all containers are in good condition and properly

stored, labeled, and closed. • Avoid spills and clean them up promptly if they happen. • Keep rags and absorbents on hand to clean up spills.

Some things to look for and correct:• Leaks on or around equipment. • Unlabeled or leaking containers.• Improper disposal of materials. • Problems with stormwater BMPs. • Open trash dumpster lids.



When you see good examples of stormwater management or areas that need to be improved, document on your camera.

It will be a good resource for staff trainings.



Use the same inspection forms each year at your facilities. Correct problems as you find them.

Establish and maintain a database of inspection forms for your facilities.



1c. 1c. Conduct staff trainingConduct staff training

“Conduct staff training specific for pollution prevention and good housekeeping procedures.”


Who should be trained:• Engineers• Technicians• Operators• Landscapers • Other relevant employees

Start with an overall training program and then have annual “refresher” trainings.



#1 Spill prevention and response:

Identifying potential spill areas, Identifying where spill response equipment is located, Responding to spills, and Reporting spills without penalty.

#2 Good housekeeping:

Regular vacuuming and/or sweeping, Promptly cleaning up spills, Securing drums and containers, and Outlining a regular schedule for housekeeping.

#3 Materials management:

Neatly organizing materials, Identifying all toxic and hazardous substances, and Handling procedures for toxic and hazardous substances.



Offer training to new employees who are hired after your initial training session.

Make sure to show your employees the photos of your facilities during the Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping training.



Training can also including displaying signs reminding employees about pollution prevention

and good housekeeping procedures.



1d.1d. Review municipality Review municipality owned/operated owned/operated regulated industrial regulated industrial activitiesactivities

“Conduct annual review of the industrial activities with a Phase I NPDES permit owned and operated by the permittee. Specifically review the following aspects: the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan where one is required, the timeliness of any monitoring reports required by the Phase I permit and the results of inspections and subsequent follow-up actions.”

It is your responsibility to:

• Find out if your local government owns or operates any regulated industrial facilities,

• Locate the permit and the SPPP,

• Review the SPPP to make sure it is still up to date,

• Make sure that the staff responsible for the facility are implementing the SPPP correctly.

1d.1d. Review municipality owned/operated Review municipality owned/operated regulated industrial activitiesregulated industrial activities

What regulated facilities does your LG own and operate?

DWQ has a list of active industrial permits at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES/documents.html



They must have and implement an SPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan). These plans evaluate the site and operations to reduce pollutant sources and prevent pollutant discharge.

SPPPs must include a: • Site plan. • Stormwater management plan. • Spill prevention and response plan. • Preventive maintenance plan and good housekeeping plan. • Training schedule.


Municipalities are already required to review their regulated industrial facilities for compliance with the SPPP on an annual basis. Putting this measure in the Phase II permit underscores the existing requirement.



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