Welcome to the Village of Poquott

Incorporated Village of Poquott

Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

Stormwater Management Program

in support of the

NOTICE OF INTENT

for Coverage Under the

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)

GENERAL PERMIT FOR STORMWATER DISCHARGES

FROM SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS

March 3, 2003

Prepared by: Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC

572 Walt Whitman Road

Melville , New York 11747

Phone: (631) 427-5665

Contact: Charles J. Voorhis, CEP, AICP

Prepared for: Village of Poquott

Board of Trustees

45 Birchwood Ave.

Poquott, New York 11733

This Stormwater Management Program (Program) has been developed in support of the General Permit application (Notice of Intent or NOI) by the Incorporated Village of Poquott, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York (Village) for authorization to discharge stormwater under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System in accordance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. §1251, et. seq., the Act), as an operator of small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s). Specifically, this NOI requests coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) general permit (General Permit) for authorization of the discharge of stormwater from small MS4s as defined at 40 CFR 122.26(b)(16) and designated under 40 CFR 122.32(a)(1). The Notice of Intent and the supplemental information within this Stormwater Management Program is submitted on behalf of the Incorporated Village of Poquott, Suffolk County, New York.

The Village of Poquott is located on the north shore of Long Island in the northwest portion of the Town of Brookhaven and approximately 50 miles east of New York City. A regional map is shown on the attached figure. The Village is just over 0.5 square miles in size with a population of approximately 975 according to the 2000 Census data. The Village is located between Setauket Harbor and the southwestern side of Port Jefferson Harbor, both interconnected waterways of the Long Island Sound. The Long Island Sound is listed on the NYS DEC Priority Waterbodies (303(d)) List. Therefore, as the Village’s stormwater discharges may ultimately reach the waters of the Long Island Sound, this Program will be tailored over the implementation process to specifically address the pollutants of concerns for the Long Island Sound as they are identified, in particular, nonpoint sources of nitrogen.

The Village has designed this Program to augment existing programs and initiatives, and fully develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive stormwater management program by March 10, 2007. The Program will result in the identification of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and measurable goals for the six required control measures to reduce pollutants discharged from the Village’s stormwater system to the maximum extent practicable. The Village’s overall goal is to protect and enhance the water quality of the Harbor. Complete implementation of the Village’s Program is expected to be an ongoing process. The Village will continue to reach out to gather input from residents and work with our local partners including the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, State of New York, various community interest groups, and local businesses, to foster support and cooperative efforts in implementing this Program. The Program for implementation of the six minimum control measures is described below. The Program outlines the minimum requirements for each of the six minimum control measures according to the General Permit, provides a brief description of programs, regulations, and practices currently in place that address the General Permit requirements and establishes additional goals and an estimated schedule for their evaluation and implementation of measures to address each minimum control measure to the maximum extent practicable. A year by year schedule of the evaluation and implementation actions for each minimum control measure is summarized in Table 1, beginning on page 22.

Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts

Existing Programs and Activities

The Village annually conducts Earth Day activities which include providing environmental educational information to Village residents.
Announcements and Village information is published in the Village Trustees newsletter and in the “Poquott Tides” newsletter published by the Poquott Civic Association. The newly developed Village website is scheduled to be online by March 2003.
A trash, yard waste, and recycling pickup paper schedule and refrigerator magnet schedules are printed and distributed annually to Village households.
The Town of Brookhaven has developed and sponsors the “Stop Throwing Out Pollutants” (STOP) program, which provides educational information on household hazardous wastes and how residents of the Town can properly and safely dispose of such hazardous wastes. The STOP program is available to Village residents.
The Village has a “pooper scooper” law to mandate cleanup and proper disposal of pet-waste. The Code also establishes penalties for lack of compliance.

Specific measures and goals

Year 1 Goals:

Identify specific pollutants of concern to focus education and outreach planning
Initiate public awareness of the stormwater management program
Identify existing educational materials for the public outreach program

Year 1 Actions:

Identify existing public education media, resources, and training programs to prevent duplicative efforts by the Village. Coordinate and seek assistance with public programs by pursuing partnerships with local municipalities and community groups.
Include a spotlight announcement introducing the Program in public announcement media such as the Village newsletter, postcard mailing, local newspaper, or Village website.
Identify specific pollutants of concern which are significant contributors to stormwater pollution. Recent water quality studies of the Harbor Complex and the Long Island Sound conducted by the State, Suffolk County, and others may assist in the identification process.

Year 2 Goals:

Identify/develop an educational fact sheet focused on steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff and distribute.
Evaluate possible public education and outreach programs.
Begin implementation planning for a public outreach program as practicable.

Year 2 Actions:

Develop/obtain a general stormwater management fact sheet or similar educational information to distribute to public. The Village will consider the following methods for distribution of such materials:
brochures via mail
Postings at public bulletin boards and handouts at frequented public locations and events (Post Office, Village Hall, and participating local businesses).
Announcements, stormwater management fact sheets or frequently asked questions, articles on stormwater program events, and how to get involved with programs in the Village Newsletter.
Post announcements and/or web links to organizations which currently post stormwater educational information on Village web page.
Evaluate the feasibly, practicality, and need for public education and outreach programs such as the following:
Education: Focus educational materials on the general impacts of stormwater pollution, BMPs, and easy steps the community can take to reduce stormwater pollution.
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 increase participation by Village residents and reduce the hazardous pollutants that ultimately reach waterbodies.
Pet waste management: Poquott has a “pooper scooper” law and as described above. A campaign to advertise the importance of proper pet waste disposal, establish designated pet waste stations in Village Parks and frequented areas, and/or distributing information to local animal hospitals and pet stores to reach the target audience.
Landscaping : Identify education materials on landscaping practices that reduce nitrogen runoff. Provide seminar on recommended practices for reducing nonpoint source pollution.
Recycling and trash management: Increase public awareness of trash management by stepping up advertising of existing services.

Year 3 Goals:

Initiate a public outreach/education program and continue program planning as practicable.
Continue to update public on program successes and general everyday things that can be done to reduce nonpoint source pollution.

Year 3 Actions:

Initiate a public outreach and education program identified in Year 2 as appropriate, and revise the program and activities as necessary. The Village may consider including stormwater management educational programming with annual Earth Day activities.
Continue to update Village newsletters and webpage to publicize stormwater issues and program successes.

Year 4 Goals:

Improved public knowledge of sources and impacts of nonpoint source pollution.
Continued participation in public education programs and public participation programs.

Year 4 Actions:

Continue to update the community on stormwater issues and successes.
Continue successful programs as practicable.

2.0 Public Participation/Involvement

Existing Programs and Activities

As discussed in Section 1, the Village holds annual Earth Day activities and invites the public to participate in both sponsoring and attending various activities.
Public meetings take place at the Village Hall monthly and the Village encourages residents to participate in the meetings and have direct input on issues before the Village. The Village Code stipulates a process t o adopt, amend and repeal Code provisions after due notice, public hearing and comment.

Specific Measures and Goals

Year 1 Goals:

Comply with the state, tribal, and local public notice requirements on all meetings related to the Village Stormwater Management Program and provide other opportunities as appropriate for the public to provide comments on program initiatives and reports, consistent with the General Permit Requirements.
Identify local issues and priority audiences related to stormwater runoff.
Identify pollutants of concern, as stated in Section 1.

Year 1 Actions:

Include the Village Stormwater Management Program point of contact’s (Village Mayor) telephone number and contact address on all stormwater program mailings or educational materials released to the public. The local point of contact will also report to the Village Trustees to maintain a frequent line of communication for progress, issues, and input.
Develop a contact list of organizations and/or community groups such as the school district, the Chamber of Commerce, Civic Associations, Rotary, local Boys and Girls Scouts, Lion’s Club, and Sea Grant, as well as Suffolk County, the Town of Brookhaven, and other regional government authorities.
Identify target pollutants of concern as stated in Section 1. Public outreach programs will be tailored to address such pollutants and issues as practicable.
Prepare the Draft Annual Report as specified by Part V (C) of the General Permit. The Draft Annual Report (and future Annual Reports) will describe the status of information collected, public activities sponsored, improvements, training, and new policies implemented as specified by Part V. C. of the General Permit. The Draft Annual Report will be presented at a meeting that is open to the public, including an opportunity for the public to provide comments, and a question and answer session.
Make the Stormwater Management Program, Draft Annual Report and other related information publicly available for review at locations such as:

Village Hall
The Emma S. Clark Library

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 by methods such as announcements in Village newsletter, postcard mailing, or local newspaper, or posting on Village web page.
Gather public comments, develop responses to public comments, and revise the report as needed to finalize. (Deadline for submission is June 2004).

Year 2 Goals:

Evaluate possible public participation programs.
Encourage participation and cooperation with other local municipalities and local community groups to assist in development, implementation, and participation of public outreach and involvement programs.
Finalize the Draft Annual Report, and submit the Final Report by June 2004.
Initiate and follow annual reporting process for Year 2.

Year 2 Actions:

Revise and finalize the first Annual Report. Submit by June 2004.
Evaluate the feasibility of public participation programs and seek input from various local organizations on interest in programs such as the following:
Beach monitoring or trash cleanup programs by school groups or community organizations
Drain stenciling and/or “Adopt a Storm Drain” program
Stream cleanup and monitoring
Wetland, beach grass planting (the village has done beach grass planting using village residents and community groups as volunteers)
Local business participation and partnering (i.e., partner with local businesses to assist with donation of materials, distribution of information materials or workshops on BMPs and available public services, post rules for STOP, Pet waste collection bins, or waste collection schedules, and sponsor promotions)
Begin planning and implementation of a public participation program, possibly in conjunction with annual Earth Day events. Coordinate with local, regional, and state and/or community groups as practicable on joint programs.
Provide updates in the Village newsletter or similar mailing to publicize Program as appropriate.
Prepare the second Draft Annual Report and make available for public review as described in Year 1.
Establish a public meeting date and provide notification of draft report availability, time, location, and date of a public meeting as described in Year 1.
Hold the public meeting, summarize and respond to the public comments received on the Draft Annual Report. The summary of public comments and written responses will be included in the Final Annual Report. Each year’s Annual Reports will be available for public inspection.

Year 3 Goals:

Continue to plan and implement public participation programs.
Revise public participation program as necessary and in response to public feedback.
Continue compliance with annual reporting process.

Year 3 Actions:

Submit the second Annual Report by June 2005.
Modify public participation program as appropriate based on review of public comments, evaluation of successes, and identified priorities.
Prepare the Draft Annual Report as described above.
Follow public participation process for the Draft Annual Report as described above, review and respond to public comments, and revise the report as necessary (submission due by June 2006).

Year 4 Goals:

Continue to implement public participation programs and evaluate and modify as necessary.
Continue compliance with annual reporting process.

Year 4 Actions:

Submit the third Annual Report by June 2006.
Revise the public participation program as appropriate.
Continue to update the community on public participation programs and successes as practicable.
Begin drafting the Draft Annual Report as described above.
Follow public participation process for the Draft Annual Report as described above, review and respond to public comments, and revise the report as necessary (submission due by June 2007).

3.0 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

Existing Regulations and Programs

The Port Jefferson Harbor Complex Management Plan, dated March 1999, was adopted by the Town of Brookhaven and the Villages of Poquott, Belle Terre, Old Field, and Port Jefferson. An intermunicipal agreement between the Town and the four villages, including the Village of Poquott was established to provide uniform definitions, standards, requirements, and procedures for management of the Port Jefferson Harbor Complex, including prohibition of discharge of any untreated sanitary waste or other pollutants at any time within the Harbor Complex.
The Village Code, in accordance with the Village Comprehensive Plan specifically recognizes the importance of preventing the pollution of waters and safeguarding of water resources. The Code also prohibits discharging of toilets or oil from vessels in boat basins, anchorage or mooring areas.
Illicit Discharges : The Village Code and Suffolk County Sanitary Code provide regulatory measures to detect and enforce illicit discharges. Regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

The Suffolk County Sanitary Code requires either a Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) approved sewer connection or a SCDHS-approved sewage disposal system for any disposal of sanitary waste.
An application, inspection, and approval process for water supply and sewage disposal systems , as well as penalties and fees for failed compliance.
Applications for building permits for new dwellings or subdivision of land within the Village must receive Suffolk County Health Department approval of water supply and sewage disposal systems
Inspections by the EPA or DEC a t any time for the purposes of inspection, observation, measurement and sampling of the wastewater discharges and/or inspection of remedial actions.

Non-stormwater Discharges: The Village and the County currently have a number of policies and regulatory provisions intended to reduce/prevent littering and general pollution. These regulations assist in reducing non-stormwater discharges or flows into local waterbodies. Several examples are listed below:

The Village Code prohibits and assigns penalties for littering on public streets, sidewalks, public places, water bodies, public parks, and privately owned properties.
Suffolk County Stormwater Management Chapter 446 established a system of designating recharge basins with signage as water recharge protection areas, prohibiting dumping of any capacity into recharge basins, and penalties for violations. The regulation also includes maintenance procedures including regular trash collection, fencing, and regular inspection of designated recharge basins.
The Village Code prohibits flows from swimming pool spill offs and drainage onto adjacent properties, including streets.
The general Village maintenance practices and policies that assist in reducing non-stormwater discharges are described below in Section 6, Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping.

Specific Measures and Goals

Year 1 Goals:

Collect existing maps and surveys to the extent practicable.
Originate an approach for identifying illicit discharges of concern.

Year 1 Actions:

Determine the extent of existing map and survey information by contacting agencies such as the Village Highway Department, other local municipalities, State and County Highway Departments, and/or local utility companies.
Collect mapping information and develop an approach to initiate the generation of the basic storm sewer system map showing the location of all known outfalls and the names and location of all waters that receive discharges from the outfalls.

Year 2 Goals:

Commence storm sewer system mapping program as practicable.
Review the Village Code, building permitting, and site plan/subdivision review process to determine if revisions may be necessary to better detect and enforce illicit discharges.
Develop a list of illicit discharges of concern.
Review possible illicit discharge education and public participation programs.
Document any outfalls identified, illicit discharges found/corrected, and training program progress.

Year 2 Actions:

Commence storm system mapping program. To the extent practicable, the Village will initiate the shoreline and drainage areas inventory to determine stormwater discharge points and locations of all outfalls into the Port Jefferson Harbor, Setauket Harbor, and Long Island Sound. The Village will examine the feasibility of using a GIS-based system to assemble possible map elements such as delineation of overland runoff watershed contributing areas, location of all outfalls, identification of all waters that receive discharges, and identification of all Village or publicly owned land and road right-of-ways that may present opportunities for stormwater mitigation/detention projects.
Review the current regulations and procedures to determine if additions to or modifications of requirements are necessary.
Develop a general list of illicit discharges which are significant contributors of pollutants into water bodies and determine if non-stormwater discharges are a major contributor to the Village stormwater pollution .
In conjunction with reviews and planning of various programs described in Sections 1, 2 and 6, the Village will evaluate and incorporate (as practicable) programs to inform and address identified illicit discharges such as:

Develop a survey of Village households to determine number of homes with public sewage system connections. Work with SCDHS to encourage new connections where possible.
Identify recharge basin areas and initiate a regular inspection and maintenance schedule, signage identifying areas and prohibiting dumping and littering, and incorporating more stringent penalties for dumping in these areas.
Storm drain stenciling and/or “Adopt a Storm Drain” programs.
Landscaping reviews to recommend/require uses of low-maintenance plants and vegetation with higher salt tolerances and lower fertilization requirements.
Disposal program for household hazardous wastes.
Review of Village housekeeping practices such as street sweeping, vehicle washing and maintenance, and grounds keeping.
Building Permit applications and point of sale regulations. (For example, mandating dye or smoke testing at the time of sale for buildings without recent Health Department approval, and developing a certification program once inspections occur.)

Document all outfalls screened, illicit discharges found, or corrected.

Year 3 Goals:

Continue storm system mapping program.
Continue planning and implementation of programs to address illicit discharges as appropriate.
Initiate revision process for Village Code, building permit and site plan review if determined necessary in Year 2.
Update municipal employees and public on any Code, procedure, or enforcement revisions as necessary.

Year 3 Actions:

Continue storm system mapping program as discussed in Year 2.
Continue planning and implementation of illicit discharge related programs in conjunction with program development described above in Sections 1 and 2. Utilize public education materials that specifically address sources of illicit discharges as appropriate.
Initiate Code and/or procedural requirement revisions if found necessary in Year 2.
Update all applicable employees and the public of any new changes in Code or review procedures as necessary.

Year 4 Goals:

Complete storm system map.

Complete identification of illicit discharge sources.
Review the adequacy of enforcement measures.

Continue to update municipal employees and public on any Code, procedure, or enforcement revisions as necessary.

Year 4 Actions:

Complete storm sewer map identifying stormwater discharge points and locations of all outfalls into the Port Jefferson Harbor, Setauket Harbor, and Long Island Sound.
Continue to update all applicable employees and the public of any new changes in Code or review procedures as necessary.
Review and revise programs as necessary to improve knowledge of illicit discharges, updated changes in Code or enforcement regulations and increase detection and elimination as practicable and in coordination with programming efforts described in Sections 1 and 2.
Review the adequacy of enforcement measures to ensure effective enforcement is in place.

4.0 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

Existing Regulations and Practices

Local Law 17 regulates the building permit, certificate of occupancy, or use permits process and requirements for individual sites. Specifically, the Code states “storm water drainage shall be so arranged that storm water does not drain onto the public right of way or adjacent property. Gutters are required on all new construction. All gutter systems will drain into dry wells.”
The building permit process includes a schedule of three required inspections over the course of construction in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy. All three inspections include review of water drainage in accordance to the above written requirements.
Prior to construction and operation, applicants must submit a sworn statement that said use will be in accordance with the required performance standards.
The Village requires applications for subdivision of land and building permits to post performance and maintenance bonds for required improvements, and require inspection and approval by the Village Engineer before such bonds may be released.
When a proposed subdivision application requires regrading of land within the subdivision, a grading plan (with the quantities to be removed identified on the plan) must be submitted as part of the submission of construction plans.
An application and review process is specified by the Village Code for subdivision of lands, changing or erecting structures and other similar activities within the Village. The process is discussed below in Section 5, Post Construction Site Stormwater Control. However, it should be noted that due to the limited size of the Village and existing Zoning regulations, there are very few subdividable parcels of land or greater than one acre parcels remaining within the Village boundaries.

Specific Measures and Goals

Year 1 Goals:

Review construction site requirements of the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity GP-02-01 (SPDES Construction Permit).
Initiate review of existing Village Code, site plan review, building code application process, and subdivision application process to determine if revisions are necessary.
Evaluate mechanisms to ensure construction site operator training/education.

Year 1 Actions:

Review the requirements of the new SPDES Construction Permit for construction disturbances of one acre or more.
Conduct a cursory review of the current Code requirements and specific enforcement measures pertaining to construction site activities to determine if revisions will be necessary for consistency with the requirements of the SPDES Construction Permit and General Permit requirements.
Review the NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control. The Village may consider adopting requirements using the management practices provided by the NYS guidance to ensure compliance with SPDES requirements.
Evaluate mechanisms to adopt/enforce training requirements for construction operators pursuant to the SPDES Construction Permit.

Year 2 Goals:

Continue Code review.
Begin public hearing and SEQR process if regulatory changes are determined necessary.
Establish mechanism for informing developers/building permit applicants of SPDES Construction Permit requirements and any new construction site requirements adopted by Village if applicable.

Year 2 Actions:

Review of Code to determine if specific changes are needed or if an additional Code provisions are necessary. The public hearing process would be initiated if Code revisions were deemed necessary.
After due process, finalize any necessary Code revisions.
Evaluate methods to alert developers and/or building permit applicants that may require a SPDES Construction Permit. Such methods could include:

Maintaining copies of the SPDES Construction Permit and associated NOI at Village Hall, Highway Department and Building/Planning Department.
Revising the building permit application to indicate:

Add a line item question to the application inquiring if the applicant is proposing disturbances greater than one acre. Refer applicants to the SPDES Permit requirements for further information and other applicable requirements.
Require submission of training certification and/or list of minimum training requirements for construction site operators.
Refer to sediment and erosion control measures for land disturbances associated with construction activities if adopted by Village Code or NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control.

Minimum training requirements and/or certification mechanism for construction operators in place.

Year 3 Goals:

Code revisions in place (if applicable).
Increase inspection and enforcement of erosion controls and stormwater runoff at individual construction sites.

Year 3 Actions:

Regulatory mechanism for control of construction site runoff in place.
Increase construction site inspections during the construction process particularly following storm events and on the nature of the construction activity, topography, and the characteristics of soils and receiving water quality.
Review enforcement measures as necessary.

Year 4 Goals:

Construction site runoff and erosion controls in place and inspections utilized to enforce measures.
Training conducted for applicable Village staff on any Code revisions and/or new requirements.

Year 4 Actions:

Continue site inspections at construction sites and utilize enforcement measures.
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 Village staff, such as building inspectors, site plan and subdivision review staff.

Post Construction Stormwater Management

Existing Regulations and Practices

The Village Code currently stipulates a building application, review, and permitting process. Several specific requirements that assist in reducing stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects include:

Building Permit Requirements:

Prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, storm water drainage must be arranged to ensure stormwater does not drain into the public right of way or adjacent properties.
Gutters are also required on all new construction, which must drain into dry wells.
Trees should be preserved to the extent possible.
A minimum 15’ buffer zone must be retained from rear lot lines, where no disturbance of existing vegetation is permitted within such buffer zone.

Subdivision Application Requirements:

Article III of the Village Subdivision Procedures provides subdivisions sketch maps requirements including designs for water lines, sanitary and storm sewers, sewage pumping stations, streets, bridge and drainage structures, etc., which are subject to the Village Engineer’s approval. Further, designs must take existing natural features and topography into account. Th e Planning Board is given the authority to require alternations or installation of drainage structures in order to meet Village specifications.
The Subdivision Procedures also state that the Planning Board may require drainage improvements to accommodate potential runoff from the subdivision’s entire upstream drainage area and to ensure the downstream drainage system is not overloaded in the event of a 50-year storm.
The Subdivision Procedures also requires that subdivision designs shall preserve existing features and minimize stormwater runoff and grading, and conserve natural contours as possible.
The Code stipulates specific requirements for any proposed land disturbance, grading, removal of vegetation, paving, and siting of buildings, etc. on “bluff areas.” Requirements include minimization of impervious services, clearing restrictions on the bluff face, revegetation requirements, and stormwater management requirements.
The Village Code also specifies Costal Erosion Hazard Areas and Special Flood Hazard Areas with specific development restrictions and requirements so the Village may q ualify for and maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
The Village requires applications for subdivision of land and site plans to post performance and maintenance bonds for required improvements. Release of such bonds requires inspection and approval by the Village.

Specific Measures and Goals

Year 1 Goals:

Review construction site requirements of the SPDES Construction Permit for post construction.
Initiate a review of existing Village Code, site plan review, building code application process, and subdivision application process, parallel with review of Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control, as described above in Section 4.

Year 1 Actions:

Review the post construction requirements of the SPDES Construction Permit for construction disturbances of one acre or more.
Perform a cursory review of the current Code and procedural requirements, as described in Section 4, Year 1, to determine if revision or additional design specifications and restrictions for drainage and erosion controls are necessary to ensure consistency with the General Permit requirements and with the SPDES Construction Permit.

Year 2 Goals:

Conduct Code review as necessary.
Identify existing minimum control measures and revise or adopt requirements as necessary.
Begin public hearing and SEQR process if regulatory changes are determined necessary.

Year 2 Actions:

Conduct reviews of the Code and application processes to determine if specific changes or additions to the Code are necessary. Such revisions must ensure consistency with the requirements of the General Permit and the SPDES Construction Permit requirements.
The Village will review existing BMPs (structural and non-structural) and modifications will be made if deemed necessary.

Non-structural BMPs: review existing policies and ordinances that protect sensitive areas such as wetlands and riparian areas, maintain and/or increase open space (including a dedicated funding source for open space acquisition), provide buffers along sensitive water bodies, minimize impervious surfaces, and minimize disturbance of soils and vegetation; education programs for developers and the public about project designs that minimize water quality impacts; minimization of percent impervious area after development and minimization of directly connected impervious areas.
Structural BMPs: Using the NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual, the Village will evaluate storage practices such as wet ponds and extended-detention outlet structures; filtration practices such as grassed swales, sand filters and filter strips; infiltration practices such as infiltration basins and infiltration trenches, and others to ensure consistency and maximum use of BMPs as practicable.

Initiate the public hearing process if Code amendments are necessary, as described above in Section 4.

Year 3 Goals:

Comprehensive erosion controls and stormwater runoff criteria established/maintained for post construction sites.
Increase in site inspections and use of enforcement measures.
Update Village staff on any Code revisions or additional site inspection requirements.

Year 3 Actions:

Village Code revisions and review/application procedures in place (if reviews in Year 1 and 2 found such revisions necessary).
Update appropriate Village staff such as Village Engineer, those who conduct site plan reviews, and various building inspectors on any Code revisions or additional requirements as necessary.
Increase in inspections of post-construction sites.

Year 4 Goals:

Continue site inspections and use of enforcement measures.

Year 4 Actions:

Continue to utilize site inspections at post-construction sites and enforcement measures to monitor erosion and stormwater runoff controls.

Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping

Existing Programs and Practices

A number of Village maintenance programs and policies are currently assisting the reduction and prevention of pollutants discharged into local waterbodies. Several of these programs include:

Regular garbage and recycling collection. The Village Code specifies recycling requirements for Village residents, and housekeeping requirements for garbage collection companies.
Leaf collections are conducted every fall. Bagging of leaves is required.
Street sweeping is conducted by the Village in the early spring as well as by the Town of Brookhaven. The Village also hires crew to spot clean roads as necessary.
Catch basin cleaning is conducted on a continual-as needed basis, particularly after storm events. Catch basins are monitored on a regular basis by the Village Commissioner of Drains.
The Village conducts storm drain maintenance and installation of additional drains annually as necessary.
Wetlands restoration projects.

Specific Measures and Goals

Year 1 Goals:

Identify housekeeping practices (BMPs) that could significantly improve water quality, particularly pertaining to nitrogen.
Document existing housekeeping practices for evaluation of improvements in existing programs.

Year 1 Actions:

Identify pollutants of concern discharged (via stormwater) into the Port Jefferson Harbor, Setauket Harbor, and the Long Island Sound as discussed in Sections 1 and 3. Such list may be refined over time as additional information about existing outfalls and discharges is collected and evaluated.
Review the DEC NPS Management Practices Catalog or similar guidance to familiarize Department managers and staff on appropriate good housekeeping practices.
Identify existing Village housekeeping procedures which could be significant contributors to stormwater pollution. Such practices identified by EPA and DEC which Village may consider for review include:

sweeping, leaf collection, salting, etc.,
procedures for vehicle maintenance and repair,
salt storage and application procedures,
snow removal techniques,
parks and recreation area maintenance,

Establish a documentation policy for maintenance and repair activities, particularly street sweeping, catch basin and storm drain cleaning. If practicable, such data will be incorporated into/with the storm sewer system map described above in Section 3, so the Village can track areas which require higher frequencies of maintenance, problem areas, and prioritize maintenance after storm events.

Year 2 Goals:

Institute documentation procedures for maintenance and repair activities.
Evaluate and revise housekeeping BMPs as necessary.
Conduct training on housekeeping BMPs for identified “priority” Village staff.

Year 2 Actions:

Institute documentation procedures for general maintenance and repair activities, such as catch basin cleaning, storm drain repairs, and street sweeping.
Train applicable maintenance staff on any revised documentation procedures/ requirements to ensure accuracy and awareness of procedures by all applicable staff.
Evaluate Village housekeeping procedures to determine improvements which may be necessary and/or practical. Possible programs the Village will consider based on a preliminary review include:

Prioritize street sweeping, catch basin cleaning, and/or maintenance schedules for sweeping, leaf collection, salting, etc.
Parking lot maintenance of beach parking areas.
Snow removal practices and procedures.
Establish a regular program for storm drain cleaning.
Evaluate road salting/sanding procedures and consider alternatives such as magnesium chloride.
Eliminate runoff of hazardous wastes and reduce liquid discharges to sewer and storm drains from automotive maintenance and repair of Village owned vehicles such as fire trucks, police and highway vehicles. Establish policy for Village facilities to run a dry shop:

Spills should be cleaned up immediately, and water should not be used for clean up whenever possible.
Floor drains that are connected to the sanitary sewer should be sealed off.
Facility improvements such as a system to collect the spent solvents
Employee training and public outreach to reinforce proper disposal practices.

Hoods installed for catch basin inlets to capture the discharge of floatables.
Use of constructed wetlands for stormwater control, particularly surrounding impervious surfaces.
Landscaping and land maintenance policy for Village maintained road rights-of-way, median strips, and parks endorsing use of low-maintenance plants and vegetation with higher salt tolerances. The Village will also consider practices such as:

maintaining vegetated areas which act as biofilters that filter out runoff along parking lots and roadsides, and other impervious services,
integrated pest management,
installation of drip or trickle irrigation systems or rain sensors for sprinkler systems
properly timed fertilizing, weeding, pest control, and pruning at parks to eliminate overuse of pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals.
Explore existing training programs available to municipalities on stormwater management BMPs and collaborate with the Town and other local municipalities as practicable.

Year 3 Goals:

Initiate good housekeeping BMP training for Village maintenance staff.
Revision of identified Village housekeeping practices as practicable.

Year 3 Actions:

Revise Village housekeeping practices and initiate BMP/good housekeeping practices as necessary and practicable, based on review and recommendations made in Year 2.
Initiate a training program on good housekeeping practices and any new or revised Village practices. The Village will consider establishing mandatory training requirements for involved staff and volunteers that serve the Village in highway and maintenance capacities.

Year 4 Goals:

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

Year 4 Actions:

Continue to implement, review, and revise (as necessary) housekeeping practices.
Advertise successes and encourage public participation in similar practices using methods described above in Sections 1 and 2.
Provide guidance to residents and local residents based on the Village’s experience with successful good housekeeping BMPs.

Minimum Control Measure	Year 1 (March 2003 to March 2004)	Year 2 (April 2004 to March 2005)	Year 3 (April 2005 to March 2006)	Year 4 (April 2006 to March 2007)
1. Public Education & Outreach	Develop spotlight announcements to introduce the SWM Program and post in Village newsletter. Identify and utilize existing public education media and resources, educators, and training. Identify specific pollutants of concern which are significant contributors to stormwater pollution.	Obtain/develop a general public fact sheet and make available to the public. Evaluate and identify public outreach & education programs which best suit SWMP goals . Coordinate to initiate public education programs w/ other local municipalities and community outreach groups as practicable.	Initiate a public outreach & education program identified in Year 2 as appropriate, and revise programs as necessary. Continue to update Village webpage (if applicable) and newsletters to publicize stormwater issues and program successes.	Continue to update the community on stormwater issues and successes. Continue successful programs as practicable .
2. Public Participation/ Involvement	Provide the local point of contact’s name address and contact information on all stormwater management mailings, educational and outreach material. Develop a contact list of organizations, community groups and local municipalities that may be interested in SWM programs. Identify target pollutants of concern and establish priority issues to focus public participation programs. Prepare the Draft Annual Report Place SWM Plan, Draft Annual Report and other related SWM information at public locations for public review. 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. Hold a public meeting to review and gather public comments on the Draft Annual Report. Develop responses to public comments, & revise Draft Report as needed.	Revise and finalize the first Annual Report if necessary. Submit by June 2004. Identify & evaluate feasible public participation programs, possibly in conjunction with annual Earth Day events. Update the Village webpage and newsletters if applicable. Prepare second Draft Annual Report & conduct public hearing process. Finalize & submit second Annual Report.	Revise and finalize the second Annual Report as necessary. Submit by June 2005 Modify public programs as appropriate based on review of public comments, evaluation of successes, and identified priorities. Prepare the third Draft Annual Report as described in Year 2. Hold a public meeting on the Draft Annual Report. Review public comments, revise the Report as necessary, and submit the Final Annual Report by June 2006.	Revise and finalize the third Annual Report as necessary. Submit by June 2006 Revise public participation programs as appropriate. Begin drafting the fourth Draft Annual Report as described above in Year 2. Hold a public meeting on the fourth Draft Annual Report, review public comments, revise and submit the third Final Annual Report by June 2007.
3. Illicit Discharge Detection/ Elimination	Determine the extent of existing map and survey information by contacting agencies such as the Village Highway Department, other local municipalities, State and County Highway Departments, and/or local utility companies. Collect mapping information and if practicable, initiate the generation of a basic storm sewer system map.	Commence storm system mapping program. Review current regulations and procedures to determine if modification is necessary. Develop a general list of illicit discharges and determine if non-stormwater discharges are a major contributor to the Village’s stormwater pollution . Review various programs and identify programs to initiate. Continue to document all outfalls screened, illicit discharges found/corrected, and training program progress.	Continue storm system mapping program as discussed in Year 2. Continue planning and implementation of illicit discharge related programs and utilize public education materials that specifically address sources of illicit discharges as appropriate. Initiate Code and/or procedural requirement revisions if found necessary in Year 2. SEQR & public hearing process will be required for Code revisions. Update all applicable employees and the public of any new changes in Code or review procedures as necessary .	Complete storm sewer map identifying stormwater discharge points and locations of all outfalls into the Port Jefferson Harbor, Setauket Harbor, and Long Island Sound. Continue to update all applicable employees and the public of any revisions in Code, review, or enforcement procedures as necessary. Review and revise programs as necessary to improve knowledge of illicit discharges, and increase detection and elimination as practicable. Review the adequacy of enforcement measures to ensure effective program .
4. Construction Site Stormwater Control	Review the requirements of the new SPDES Construction Permit . Conduct a cursory review of the Code and procedural requirements to determine if revisions may be necessary. Review the NYS Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control. Evaluate mechanisms to adopt/enforce training requirements for construction operators.	Conduct Code reviews to determine specific regulatory changes required. After due process, finalize any necessary Code revisions. Establish mechanism to alert developers and/or building applicants of the SPDES Construction Permit requirements. Minimum training requirements or certification mechanism for construction operators in place .	Regulatory mechanism for control of construction site runoff in place . Increase construction site inspections, particularly based on the nature of the construction activity, topography, and the characteristics of soils and receiving water quality. Consider revising bond requirements to include BMPs controls review prior to release of performance bonds.	Continue site inspections at construction sites and utilize enforcement measures. 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.
5. Post Construction Site Stormwater Control	Review the post construction requirements of the SPDES Construction Permit . Perform an initial review, as described in Section 4, Year 1, to determine if additional or revision of design specifications and restrictions for drainage and erosion controls are necessary .	Code review and determination of specific regulatory changes necessary. Review existing BMPs requirements (Non-Structural and Structural) and modify if deemed necessary. Initiate public hearing process if Code regulations are necessary .	Code revisions in place. Update Village staff who conduct site plan reviews and various building inspections on any Code revisions or additional requirements as necessary. Increase in inspections of post-construction sites.	Continue to utilize site inspections at post-construction sites and enforcement measures .
6. Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping	Identify pollutants of concern/ significant pollutants discharged by stormwater into the Port Jefferson Harbor, Setauket Harbor, and Long Island Sound. *Review the DEC NPS Management Practices Catalog* or similar guidance to familiarize Department managers and staff on appropriate good house keeping practices.** Identify any existing Village housekeeping procedures which could be significant contributors to stormwater pollution. Establish a documentation policy for maintenance and repair activities, particularly street sweeping, catch basin and storm drain cleaning.	Institute documentation procedures for maintenance and repair activities and ensure accuracy and awareness of procedures by all applicable maintenance staff. Train applicable maintenance staff on any revised documentation procedures/ requirements to ensure accuracy and awareness of procedures by all applicable staff. Evaluate Village housekeeping procedures and identify areas for improvements. Explore existing training programs available to municipalities on stormwater management BMPs and collaborate with local municipalities as practicable.	Revise municipal housekeeping practices and initiate BMP/good house keeping practices based on review and recommendations made in Year 2 as practicable. Initiate a training program for highway and parks department management, staff, and/or contractors that serve the Village in such capacities on good housekeeping practices and any new or revised in municipal practices.	Continue to implement, review, and revise house keeping practices as necessary . Advertise successes and encourage public participation in similar practices using methods described above in Sections 1 and 2 to the extent practicable. Provide guidance to residents and local residents based on the Village’s experience with successful BMPs and good house keeping practices.