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Strategy
• 1b. Identify and Eliminate Barriers to Storm Water Capture and Use
• 3a. Develop Guidance for Alternative
• 3b. Develop Watershed-Based Compliance and Management Guidelines and Tools
• 4a. Implement Senate Bill 985 - Incorporate Principles of Storm Water Resource Plan Guidelines into Storm Water Programs
• 4b. Eliminate Barriers to Funding Storm Water Programs and Identify Funding for Storm Water Capture and Use Projects
• 5a. Create Storm Water Program Data and Information "Open Data"
• 6a. Establish Statewide Framework for Urban Pesticide Reduction
• 6b. Identify Opportunities for Source Control and Pollution Prevention
• Project 1d: Develop and Establish a Monetary Value of Storm Water
• Project 2a: Encourage Stakeholder Collaboration to Promote Storm Water as a Resource
• Project 3c: Assess Municipal Storm Water Program Monitoring and Effectiveness
• Project 3d: Establish Statewide Regulatory Framework for Municipal Storm Water Programs
• Project 3f: Develop Guidance for Implementation of Post-Construction Requirements to Improve Watershed Health
• Project 4c: Identify Municipal Storm Water Permit Compliance Cost
• Project 5b: Evaluate and Increase Storm Water Permit Compliance
• Project 5d: Align Water Quality Statewide Planning Efforts with Storm Water Program Implementation - Pilot Project Using the Biological Integrity Plan
• Project 6c: Evaluate and Implement Trash Control
• Project 3g: Establish Guidance for Storm Water Program Asset Management Planning and Cost Estimation
• Project 4d: Identify Industrial and Construction Storm Water Permit Compliance Cost
• Project 5c: Establish Sector-Specific Technology-Based Numeric Effluent Limitations for Industrial and Construction Storm Water Permits
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Project 3d: Establish Statewide Regulatory Framework for Municipal Storm Water Programs
Priority:
High
Assessment:
Critically important, achievable with moderate barriers
None
Project Objective:Develop a framework that compliments federal and state regulations, incorporates adaptive management, provides a sustainable pathway to water quality protection, and promotes green infrastructure.
Scope:Develop a framework that will provide guidance in the development and application of technology and water quality based effluent limits, the incorporation of TMDLs into permits, and addressing impacts to beneficial uses during wet weather conditions. The framework may ultimately be incorporated into the State Implementation Plan for Inland Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California, or equivalent document. This project has a nexus with many of the other projects, particularly Projects 3a, 3b, 3c, 4e, and 5b.
Background:
The NPDES permitting program for municipalities has evolved from the incorporating technology-based standards of reducing pollutants to the maximum extent practicable (MEP) and general compliance with receiving water limitations; to incorporating more targeted water quality based requirements based on TMDL limitations. The approach taken by Regional Boards in locally issued permits varies; accordingly, stakeholders requested that the State Water Board provide better guidance and consistency in the form of a Statewide Storm Water Policy. Furthermore, both stakeholders and regulators seek opportunities to create an adaptable storm water program that will provide for long-term, sustainable water quality protection. This project will provide consistency and guidance for permit writers in their efforts to craft permits that provide for adaptive management and sustainable water quality protection.
Prerequisites:None.
Products and Timelines:1 Year: Initiate stakeholder process to receive input on framework.
4 Years: Develop guidelines to implement the framework for both the Water Boards and regulated community. Draft either a stand-alone storm water document for State Water Board consideration of adoption, or incorporate guidelines into the State Implementation Plan for Inland Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California, or equivalent document.
Ongoing: As necessary or required, update the document(s) or guideline(s) to reflect changes or additions.
Phase II
Objective 3
Establish Permit Pathways to Assess Storm Water Programs and Meet Water Quality Requirements
Goal 3
Implement Efficient and Effective Regulatory Programs
Project Information
Name | Establish Statewide Regulatory Framework for Municipal Storm Water Programs |
Start | 2019 |
Completion | 2024 |
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