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NPDES PHASE II STORM WATER REGULATIONS
On October 29, 1999 the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Carol Browner, signed the final Storm Water Phase II Rule. These regulations were published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999. These regulations are the second phase of a 1987 amendment to the Clean Water Act and are part of the tiered implementation strategy of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The regulations are intended to improve the quality of water.WHO IS AFFECTED:
These regulations are intended to improve the quality of storm water run off and are primarily directed at the following:The greatest impact is likely to be to Small Municipal Separate Storm Water Systems, which are generally speaking any "urbanized area" not being covered under Phase I of the storm water regulations. Automatic designation will likely occur to those urbanized areas with populations between 50,000 and 100,000. The exact designation will need to be determined by the proper regulating agency.
WHAT WILL THEY NEED TO DO:
Each regulating agency will determine the exact requirements for the areas under their jurisdiction. The EPA guidelines for the Phase II regulations state that each affected party will need to submit a permit that outlines a plan that incorporates the following categories:TIME LINE:
The exact timeline may vary depending on the regulating agency. The EPA time line is listed below:
December 8, 1999: Final Rule published in the Federal Register.
October 2000: EPA is obligated to issue menu of recommended Best Management Practices (BMPs) for regulated small MS4s.
October 2001: EPA is obligated to issue guidance on the development of measurable goals for regulated small MS4s.
December 8, 2002: The NPDES permitting authorities are required to issue general permits for Phase II regulated small MS4s and small construction activity.
March 10, 2003: Operators of Phase II regulated small MS4s and small construction activities are required to obtain permit coverage. By the end of the first permit term (typically 5 years) operators of regulated small MS4s would have to fully implement their storm water management programs.
March 2008 – Operators of regulated small MS4s must fully implement their storm water management programs by the end of the first permit term.
EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS NPDES PHASE II PRODUCTS
As a Best Management Practice, EJIW has a wide range of cast iron catch basins, grates, and inlet covers permanently cast with a trout emblem and “DUMP NO WASTE, DRAINS TO WATERWAYS” message. EJIW castings are an effective, low cost means to discourage illicit dumping. Unlike stenciled messages or other short-lived approaches, our environmentally friendly designs serve as an enduring directive against dumping. EJIW is proud to play an active role in protecting water quality.Your existing standards can be customized with appropriate messages and images. We will work with you to provide products that build public awareness of the dangers of water pollution and its impact on your local waterways, while maintaining complete interchangeability with your installed product base. Customized messages and images are available on all EJIW products, in any language. EJIW offers other complementary products. Contact us at 1-800-626-4653 for more information.
