Executive Summary

B. Implementation of Best Management Practices

Type in the management practices selected in your NOI and any additional ones that you worked on.

Any done in the past year?

If YES, describe what measurable goals that were achieved and other accomplishments.

If NO, and the item was checked off on your NOI, describe why the task was not accomplished and, if still a measurable goal, list in column C.

Describe SWMP activities that are planned for the next year and changes to selected management practices/measurable goals.

• Techniques

YES

NO

• Plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Develop/obtain a general stormwater management fact sheet or similar educational information to distribute to public.

The Village included two stormwater related articles in the Village’s Spring 2004 and Spring 2005 newsletters, which are mailed to all households in the Village. The articles included steps residents could take to reduce stormwater and illicit discharges from their properties, and maintenance steps to ensure drains function properly. The articles included in the Village Newsletters are included in Appendix B.

Year 3 Goal: Continue to update Village newsletters as practicable to publicize stormwater issues and program successes.

• Plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Evaluate and identify public outreach & education programs which best suit SWMP goals.

The Village identified the following public outreach programs to focus its efforts:

• Education: (a) Incorporate educational materials on the general impacts of stormwater pollution and easy steps the community can take to reduce stormwater pollution in Village newsletter. (b) Continue to alert residents of new building code revisions regarding drainage and grading review for new construction projects.

• Household hazardous waste disposal: Village residents are taxpayers within the Town of Brookhaven and are eligible to participate in the Town’s “Stop Throwing Out Pollutants” (STOP) program. A campaign to increase Village awareness and availability of the STOP program, including program details, disposal locations, and hazardous wastes covered by the program, could be conducted to increase participation by Village residents and reduce the hazardous pollutants that ultimately reach water bodies.

Year 3 Goal: Initiate a public outreach & education program identified in Year 2 as appropriate, and revise programs as necessary.

• Pet waste management

YES

Village “pooper scooper” law is in place. A Year 3 goal to include information on pet waste management was completed in Year 2. The Spring 2005 Village Newsletter included a reminder to residents regarding the importance of cleaning up animal waste.

Year 3 Goal: Include information on pet waste management in public education & outreach materials.

• Trash Management

YES

Regular garbage and recycling collection schedule is distributed to all Village households.

Year 3 Goal: Include information on recycling and trash management in public education & outreach materials.

B. Implementation of Best Management Practices

Type in the management practices selected in your NOI and any additional ones that you worked on.

Any done in the past year?

If YES, describe what measurable goals that were achieved and other accomplishments.

If NO, and the item was checked off on your NOI, describe why the task was not accomplished and, if still a measurable goal, list in column C.

Describe SWMP activities that are planned for the next year and changes to selected management practices/measurable goals.

Techniques

YES

NO

• Public notice & access to documents and comments received SWMP & on annual report

YES

Year 2 Goal:Place SWM Program, Draft Annual Report and other related SWM information at public locations for public review.

The Village’s SWMP is available in Village Hall for review by residents or other interested parties throughout the year. The Year 1 Draft Annual Report was made available for public review and comment from May 13-27, 2004. Copies of the final report are also kept at Village Hall with the SWMP.

The Village was delayed in completing the Year 2 Annual Report; however, the draft report was made available for review & comment by members of the public in October 2005.

Year 3 Goal: Maintain SWMP, Annual Report, public comments and other related information publicly available for review at Village Hall.

• Public presentation and comments received SWMP & on annual reports

YES

Year 2 Goal: Hold a public meeting on Draft Annual Report.

Public hearing on the Year 1 Draft Annual Report was held on May 24, 2004. The Year 1 Annual Report was revised according to several minor public comments and completed in June 2004.

The Year 2 Annual Report was made available for public review and a public hearing was held on October 27, 2005.

Year 2 Goal: Develop responses to public comments, & revise Draft Report as needed.

Public comments on the Year 1 Draft Annual report were received during May 2004 public comment period and the 1 st Annual Report was updated to reflect these comments. Responses to public comments are provided in the Annual Report.

A public hearing to accept comments on the Year 2 Draft Annual Report was held on October 27, 2005. The Year 2 Annual Report was distributed to interested members of the public during this public meeting. A summary of the public comments received during the comment period and during the Village October 27 th Board meeting will be provided in Appendix D (summarized by subject).

Year 3 Goal: Continue to provide monthly opportunities for public comment on the SWMP and provide input on new initiatives and public information campaign.

Year 3 Goal: Prepare the Draft Annual Report and provide an opportunity for public comment.

Year 3 Goal: Modify public programs as appropriate based on public comments, evaluation of successes, and identified priorities.

Year 3 Goal: Utilize the Village newsletter and website to keep public updated and involved with SWMP.

• Contact person identified (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Keep contact information updated in Village publications.

Village Mayor, Barbara Donovan, was identified as the contact person in the SWMP and in subsequent publications developed by the Village.

Year 3-4 Goal: Keep contact information updated in Village publications.

• Stakeholder meetings

YES

Year 2 Goal: Provide notification of the date, time, and location of the public meeting, placement of the Draft Report on the public meeting agenda, opportunities for public comment, and availability of the Report for public inspection.

The date and time of the October 27, 2005 public meeting to gather comments on the Year 2 Annual Report wa s posted at Village Hall and notice of the public hearing was provided in the regular Village publications. As noted above, the SWMP, Year 1 Annual Report, and draft Year 2 Annual Report together with public comments and responses are available at Village Hall for review.

Additionally, Monthly Village Board meetings take place at the Village Hall, during which an update/report of stormwater related issues is provided.

Year 3 Goal: Hold public hearing to receive comments on the Year 3 Draft Annual Report.

Year 3 Goal: Continue to provide monthly opportunities for public comment on the SWMP and provide input on new initiatives and public information campaign.

• Plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Evaluate and identify public outreach & education programs which best suit SWMP goals.

As described in above under Minimum Measure 1, public outreach programs have been identified.

Year 3 Goal: Initiate a public outreach & education program identified in Year 2 as appropriate, and revise programs as necessary.

B. Implementation of Best Management Practices

Type in the management practices selected in your NOI and any additional ones that you worked on.

Any done in the past year?

If YES, describe what measurable goals that were achieved and other accomplishments.

If NO, and the item was checked off on your NOI, describe why the task was not accomplished and, if still a measurable goal, list in column C.

Describe SWMP activities that are planned for the next year and changes to selected management practices/measurable goals.

Activities

YES

NO

• Outfall mapping (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Commence Storm Sewer mapping.

The Village Environmental Commissioner reviewed the extent of existing map and survey information available via Village and outside sources, and a shoreline inventory and mapping of outfalls was completed in Year 1.

Year 3-4: Continue to document all outfalls screened, illicit discharges found/corrected. Complete comprehensive mapping by March 2007.

• Illicit discharges prohibited (required)

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YES

Year 2 Goal: Review current regulations and procedures to determine if modifications are necessary.

Illicit discharges are currently prohibited by the Village Code, which specifically prohibits discharging of holding tanks or oil from vessels in boat basins, anchorage or mooring areas. Additionally SC Health Department approval of water supply and sewage disposal systems is also required for new dwellings or subdivision of land within the Village. The Village Code prohibits and assigns penalties for littering on public streets, sidewalks, public places, water bodies, public parks, and on privately owned properties. The Village Code prohibits flows from swimming pool spill offs and drainage onto adjacent properties, including streets.

Year 3 Goal: Initiate revision process for Village Code, building permit and site plan review if determined necessary.

Year 3 Goals: Update all applicable employees and the public of any new changes in Code or review procedures as necessary.

• Public, employees, businesses informed of hazards from illicit discharges (required)

YES

Year 2 Goals: Review possible illicit discharge education and public participation programs.

The Village included information on illicit discharges in the 2004 Village Newsletter, which noted that wastewater from washing machines and pools need to be drained on an individual’s property. Additionally, the Village identified the proper disposal of common household products such as paints, solvents, and car oil using the Town of Brookhaven’s “Stop Throwing Out Pollutants” (STOP) program as an area to focus public outreach and education information.

Year 3 Goal: Update municipal employees and public on any procedural or enforcement revisions as necessary.

Year 4 Goal: Review and revise programs as necessary to improve knowledge of illicit discharges, and increase detection and elimination as practicable.

• Illicit discharges identified (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Develop a general list of illicit discharges and determine if non-stormwater discharges are a major contributor to the Village’s stormwater pollution.

Residents and the Village Board previously identified illicit discharges from household washing machines and swimming pools as illicit discharges which may need to be addressed through the public information/education campaign or review of code/enforcement mechanisms (Year 1).

Year 3 Goal: Initiate Code and/or procedural requirement revisions if found necessary in Year 2.

Year 4 Goal: Review the adequacy of enforcement measures to ensure an effective program.

B. Implementation of Best Management Practices

Type in the management practices selected in your NOI and any additional ones that you worked on.

Any done in the past year?

If YES, describe what measurable goals that were achieved and other accomplishments.

If NO, and the item was checked off on your NOI, describe why the task was not accomplished and, if still a measurable goal, list in column C.

Describe SWMP activities that are planned for the next year and changes to selected management practices/measurable goals .

Requirements

YES

NO

• Require erosion and sedimentation controls through an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Conduct Code reviews to determine if specific regulatory changes are required and after due process, finalize any necessary Code revisions.

Year 3 Goal: Regulatory mechanism for control of construction site runoff in place.

The Village’s Building Permit application process and forms were revised in January 2004, and additional requirements were added in Year 2. The revised application process requires the preparation of a site grading plan and engineering review for projects that propose a change in grade to ensure adequate measures for stormwater and erosion control are taken.

Year 3-4 Goal: Increase construction site inspections, particularly for sites with greater potential for erosion impacts due to the nature of the construction activity, topography, and the characteristics of soils and/or impacting water quality of adjacent water body.

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Year 2 Goal: Establish mechanism to alert developers and/or building applicants of the SPDES Construction Permit requirements.

As noted above, the Village revised the Building Permit application in Year 1 to inform applicants of the SPDES Phase II Stormwater requirements and requires projects with disturbance greater than one acre to obtain coverage under the DEC General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity (GP-02-01). Copies of the DEC General Permit, the permit requirements, and Notice of Intent forms are available at Village Hall.

• Provide opportunity for public comment on construction plans (required)

YES

No specific Year 2 Goal was specified in SWMP as the Village currently requires a p ublic hearing for proposed applications for subdivision of land. Public review of proposed plans and an opportunity for comment are included in this process.

• Require construction site plan review (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Conduct Code reviews to determine if specific regulatory changes are required and after due process, finalize any necessary Code revisions.

As indicated above, the building permit application process was updated in January 2004, and now requires submission of grading plans for projects with grade changes, and engineering review of project grading, erosion control and stormwater drainage issues. The Village Planning Board is also given the authority to require alteration or installation of drainage structures in order to meet Village specifications.

• Require overall construction site waste management (required)

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YES

Year 2 Goal: Conduct Code reviews to determine if specific regulatory changes are required and after due process, finalize any necessary Code revisions.

The Village now requires construction projects with disturbances greater than 1 acre to obtain coverage under the NYSDEC General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. Prior to application for this permit, development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, including a general construction schedule, preparation of an erosion and sediment control plan, description of appropriate maintenance procedures for erosion and sediment controls, and pollution prevention measures during construction activities are required.

Additionally, in Year 2, a performance bond requirement was implemented by the Village to ensure funding is available in the event that damage occurs to storm drains or roadways during construction.

Year 3-4 Goal: Continue site inspections at construction sites and utilize enforcement measures.

• Site inspection and enforcement (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Establish mechanism for informing developers/building permit applicants of SPDES Construction Permit requirements and any new construction site requirements adopted by Village if applicable.

As noted above, the building permit application process has been revised. The application notes the requirement for inspections over the course of construction in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy.

For projects which require coverage under the DEC General Stormwater Construction Permit, inspection and a record/log book of mandatory site inspections (every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater). The Village Building Inspector conducts site inspections throughout the construction period and the Code Enforcement Officer has authority to issue violations for non-compliance with Village Code.

Year 3-4 Goal: Continue site inspections at construction sites and utilize enforcement measures .

• Education and training of construction site operators (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Minimum training requirements or certification mechanism for construction operators.

As noted above, the building permit application has been updated to inform applicants of the SPDES Phase II Stormwater requirements and requires projects with disturbance greater than one acre to obtain necessary coverage.

The Village is currently considering the development of an informational/educational brochure on erosion and sediment control or best management practices for construction sites, to be enclosed with building permit applications.

Year 4 Goal: As necessary, conduct training on sediment control, construction site runoff control requirements, and any Code revisions of construction site practices and requirements (if applicable) for appropriate municipal staff.

• NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control

YES

Year 2 Goal: Establish mechanism for informing developers/building permit applicants of NYSDEC SPDES Construction Permit requirements and any new construction site requirements adopted by Village if applicable.

As noted above, the building permit application has been updated to inform applicants of the SPDES Phase II Stormwater requirements and requires projects with disturbance greater than one acre to obtain necessary coverage.

B. Implementation of Best Management Practices

Type in the management practices selected in your NOI and any additional ones that you worked on.

Any done in the past year?

If YES, describe what measurable goals that were achieved and other accomplishments.

If NO, and the item was checked off on your NOI, describe why the task was not accomplished and, if still a measurable goal, list in column C.

Describe SWMP activities that are planned for the next year and changes to selected management practices/measurable goals .

Requirements

YES

NO

• Assess existing conditions throughout the MS4 and identify appropriate management practices to reduce pollutant discharge to the maximum extent practicable (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Identify existing minimum control measures and revise or adopt requirements as necessary.

As discussed in Minimum Measure #4, the Village requires submission of grading plans for projects with grade changes, and engineering review of project grading and drainage for new construction to ensure adequate measures are in place to adequately control post-construction stormwater runoff.

Year 3-4 Goal: Continue planning and implementation of the Washington Street stormwater mitigation project.

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Additionally, the Village has identified a priority stormwater mitigation area (Washington Street/California Beach) and has contracted its engineers to begin conceptual drainage designs to reduce stormwater runoff from flowing down Washington Street and into the Harbor. A second area, corner of Van Brunt and Shore Road, has also been identified as an area in need of stormwater control measures.

• Regulate post-construction runoff from development through an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism (required)

YES

Year 2 Goal: Complete Code review and determine if specific regulatory changes necessary.

As discussed above under Minimum Control Measure 4, th e Village initiated this task in Year 1 and has adopted Code revisions to require construction projects with disturbances greater than 1 acre to obtain coverage under the General Construction Permit. Additionally, as discussed above, grading and drainage review are also completed by the Village Engineer to ensure proper design measures are provided to contain stormwater runoff on-site.

Year 3 Goal: Any necessary Code revisions in place.

• Develop management practice inspection and maintenance program (required)

YES

No Year 2 Goal identified in SWMP . However a s noted above, the building permit application process has been revised to require inspections over the course of construction in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy. The Village Building Inspector conducts site inspections throughout the construction period and the Code Enforcement Officer has authority to issue violations for non-compliance with Village Code.

For projects which require coverage under the DEC General Stormwater Construction Permit, inspections (every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater) and records of the mandatory site inspections are required.

Year 3-4 Goal: Continue site inspections at construction sites and utilize enforcement measures .

• New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual

NO

No Year 2 Goal identified in SWMP . However, Village obtained and reviewed the NYS DEC Stormwater Management Design Manual during Year 1.

B. Implementation of Best Management Practices

Type in the management practices selected in your NOI and any additional ones that you worked on.

Any done in the past year?

If YES, describe what measurable goals that were achieved and other accomplishments.

If NO, and the item was checked off on your NOI, describe why the task was not accomplished and, if still a measurable goal, list in column C.

Describe SWMP activities that are planned for the next year and changes to selected management practices/measurable goals .

Requirements

YES

NO

• Prevent discharge of pollutants from municipal operations (required)

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YES

Year 2 Goal: Evaluate Village housekeeping procedures and identify areas for improvements.

The Village operations are limited to catch basin and storm drain cleaning, which is contracted through the Town of Brookhaven. The Village completed a clean out of all catch basins in 2003-2004, and during Year 2 cleaned basins as necessary. The Village will work to continue road, catch basin, and storm drain maintenance and with the Town of Brookhaven on training and awareness of best management practices.

Year 2 Goal: Institute documentation procedures for maintenance and repair activities and ensure accuracy and awareness of procedures by all applicable maintenance staff.

The Village currently keeps records of the storm drain maintenance and roadway sanding/salting.

Year 3 Goal: Develop solutions for identified Village housekeeping practices as practicable.

• Follow DEC NPS management Practices catalog, or equivalent (required)

YES

No Year 2 Goal identified in SWMP. The Village reviewed the NPS Management Practices Catalog and the Best Management Practices fact sheets on the EPA Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations website during Year 1.

However, the Village has focused efforts on the Year 4 Goal of providing educational information on successful best management practices in the Village Newsletter.

Year 4 Goal: Work with residents and provide education information on successful BMPs and good house keeping practices.

• Conduct employee pollution prevention training (required)

YES

Year 3 Goal: Initiate good housekeeping BMP training for Village maintenance staff. (Completed in Year 1, ahead of schedule).

The Village co-sponsored a municipal training session with NYS Sea Grant on February 25, 2004 which included information on the DEC Phase II requirements, municipal operations which often contribute to stormwater pollution and best management practices/good housekeeping practices. Additionally, the Village has included good house keeping tips in the Village Newsletter to inform and remind residents of these practices.

Year 4: Inform and involve residents and local businesses of good housekeeping practices, particularly those which have had success for the Village.

• Street cleaning

YES

Year 2 Goal: Continue street sweeping and revise maintenance schedule as practicable.

Street sweeping conducted by the Village in the early spring 2004 and additional sweeping is conducted by the Town of Brookhaven throughout the year.

Year 3-4 Goal: Continue street sweeping and revise maintenance schedule as practicable.

• Catch basin and storm drain system cleaning

YES

Year 2 Goal: Continue and revise maintenance schedule as practicable.

Catch basin monitoring and cleaning conducted on a continual-as needed basis and documented by the Village Environmental Commissioner.

Year 3-4 Goal: Continue and revise maintenance schedule as practicable.

• Roadway and bridge maintenance

YES

Year 2 Goal: Institute documentation procedures for maintenance and repair activities and ensure accuracy and awareness of procedures by all applicable maintenance staff.

The Village conducts storm drain maintenance annually as necessary, and documents the frequency in which storm drains need to be cleaned. As noted above (Min. Control Measure 5), the Village is in the conceptual design phase of a drainage improvement project for Washington Street/California Beach to address flooding and runoff conditions.

Year 3-4 Goal: Continue and revise maintenance schedule as practicable.