Phase II Stormwater Management Program
 

Phase II Library Inventory

Updated April 14, 2008

The following materials have been organized to assist MS4s in the Syracuse Urban Area. These materials without links can be borrowed for copying or reference by contacting . To place an order for original copies, contact the authoring agency or organization.

Resources have been presented in the following categories:

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Phase II Permits and DEC Guidance Material

MS4s

  • SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Stormwater Systems (MS4s)NYS DEC. May 1, 2008. (B1.D3)
  • Responsiveness Summary for Public Comments Received on the NYS DEC SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from MS4s, Permit No. GP-0-08-002, April 2008. (B1.D6)
  • Small Actions Add Up To Cleaner Water, by Kathleen Bertuch, CNY RPDB, April 2008. (B3.A13)
  • SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)Permit No. GP-0-08-002. NYS DEC. September 24, 2007. (B3.A12)
  • Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations: A Guidance Document of Best Management Practices. Draft document, no date. Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. (B3.A11)
  • Stormwater Phase II Syracuse Urban Area: Syracuse Urbanized Area Stormwater Public Education Survey. CNY RPDB. February 2007. (S1.A17 – also refer to Internet link)
  • Critical Path to Compliance: Minimum Control Measures for Stormwater Management. NYS DEC. June 2006. (S1.A19)
  • Ten Ways Homeowners Can Improve the Quality of Stormwater Runoff. Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board. 2007. (B3.A7)
  • Municipal Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Program Assistance. NYS DEC. May 2006. (B3.A5)
  • Construction Stormwater Inspection Report (for SPDES General Permit GP-02-01). NYS DEC. May 2004. (B3.A8)
  • Winter Site Stabilization/Site Inspections for Construction Sites under SPDES General Permit for Stormwater (GP-02-01). NYS DEC. (B3.A10)
  • SPDES General Pemit for Stormwater Dischages from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) (GP-0-08-002). NYS DEC. September 2007. (B3.A6)
  • You Can Make A Difference. Phase II MS4 Municipal Assistance Program. CNY RPDB. 2007(?). Pamphlet
  • Final Designation Criteria for Identifying Regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems(MS4s). NYS DEC. January 2003. (B1.D4)
  • Guidelines for Completing the Notice of Intent ( NOI) Selecting Management Practices Setting Measurable Goals for SPDES General Permit (GP-02-02) for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer Systems (MS4s). NYS DEC. February 2003. (B1.D1)
  • Notice of Intent for Coverage under an SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. NYS DEC. February 6, 2003. (B1.D2)
  • Overview of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) Phase II Stormwater Permit Program. NYS DEC. February 2003. (B1.D5)

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Construction Activities

  • Stormwater Management Guidance Manual for Local Officials: Construction and Post Construction Stormwater Runoff Management. NYS DEC. September 2004. (S1.A18)
  • Stormwater Regulations and the Construction Industry: Preventing Stormwater Pollution at the Source. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Pamphlet
  • Construction on Agricultural Land: Exemptions from New Stormwater Requirements. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Pamphlet
  • The Influence of Construction Activites. CNY RPDB, Phase II MS4 Municipal Assistance Program. Pamphlet
  • Stormwater Phase II Construction Permit Regulations. NYS DEC and CNY RPDB. Pamphlet
  • A List of Commonly Used Acronyms for SPDES General Permit for Construction Activities. NYS DEC. February 2003. (B1.D11)
  • Construction Management Practices Catalogue for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention in New York State. NYS DEC. June 2000. (B1.D16)
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Permit Requirements Discharges from Construction Activity that Results in a Disturbance of One Acre or More. NYS DEC. May 5, 2003. (B3.A1)
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Technical Requirements of the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities. NYS DEC. June 20, 2003. (B3.A2)
  • Instruction Manual for Stormwater Construction Permit. NYS DEC. February 2003. (B1.D12)
  • Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity Under SPDES General Permit (GP-02-01). NYS DEC. (B1.D13)
  • Overview of the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Construction Activity. NYS DEC. February 2003. (B1.D15)
  • SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. Permit No. GP-02-01.NYS DEC. January 8, 2003. (B1.D14)
  • Agricultural Management Practices Catalogue for Non-point Source Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Protection in New York State. NYS DEC. May 1996. (S1.A6)
  • Attachment A. Minimum Control Measures Recommendations and Examples. NYS DEC. February 20, 2002. (B1.D22)
  • Hydrologic and Habitat Modification Management Practices Catalogue for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Protection in New York State. NYS DEC. June 2002. (S1.A7)
  • NPDES Stormwater Resource Site: SWMP Template. (B1.D23)
  • On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems Management Practices Catalogue for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Protection in New York State. NYS DEC. December 1996. (S1.A8)
  • Phase II Responsiveness Summaries for Proposed SPDES General Permit for Regulated MS4s, Proposed SPDES General Permit for Construction Site Runoff, Proposed MS4 Designation Criteria, Proposed Re-issuance of GP-93-06. NYS DEC. January 8, 2003. (B1.D21)
  • Reducing the Impacts of Stormwater Runoff from New Development. NYS DEC. April 1992. (S1.A5) several copies
  • Resource Extraction Management Practices Catalogue for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Protection in New York State. NYS DEC. April 1995. (B3.A3)
  • Roadway and Right-of-Way Maintenance Management Practices Catalogue for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Protection in New York State. NYS DEC. June 1994. (S1.A9)
  • Silviculture Management Practices Catalogue for Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention and Water Quality Protection in New York State. NYS DEC. October 1993. (B3.A4)
  • Stormwater Management Design Manual. NYS DEC. October 2001. (S1.A11)
  • Stormwater Phase II Final Rule Fact Sheet Series. Environmental Protect ion Agency. January 2000. (B1.D24)
  • Stormwater Runoff: From my yard to our streams. 2003 Water Week Packet. May 2003. (B1.D26)
  • Stormwater, Stewardship and You. 2003 Water Week Packet. May 2003. (B1.D27)
  • Urban/Stormwater Runoff Management Practices Catalogue for Non-Point Source Pollution Prevention in New York State. NYS DEC. February 2002. (B1.D25)

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Audio Files

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Fact Sheets, Pamphlets, Posters, and Articles

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Books, Reports, Manuals and Stormwater Display

  • Adobe PDF document Stormwater Program Overview for Municipal Officials
  • Wastewater Infrastructure Needs of New York State. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. March 2008. (S1.A24)
  • Clean Water: A Community Commitment to Protecting New York’s Watersheds. USDA Soil Conservation Service and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. September 1994. (B3.A9)
  • Swimming Pool Discharges: Be a Good Swimming Pool Neighbor. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. (B2.A12)
  • Central New York Lawn Care Guide. Terry Ettinger Horticulture Consulting Services. 2003. (B2.A13)
  • Central New York Lawns, Landscapes & Garden Facts: Every Curb is a Shoreline in Central New York. Terry Ettinger Horticulture Consulting Services. 2003. (B2.A14)
  • Stormwater Management Financing Case Study, Griffin, Georgia. Center for Urban Policy and the Environment. (B2.A15)
  • Reinforced Grass Keeps Slide-Slope Swales in Places. Greg Northcutt, Port Orchard Washington. October 1998. (B2.A16)
  • Implementing the Phase II Stormwater Rule – One City’s Experience. Don Green, Franklin, TN. May 2003. (B2.A17)
  • Stormwater Management Financing Case Study, Union, Ohio. Center for Urban Policy and the Environment. (B2.A18)
  • Preparing for the Storm: Preserving Water Resources with Stormwater Utilities. Barrett P. Walker. January 2001. (B2.A19)
  • Effects of a Vegetated Stormwater-Detention Basin on Chemical Quality and Temperature of Runoff from a Small Residential Development in Monroe County, New York. D. Sherwood, U.S. Geological Survey. September 2001. (B2.A20)
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessments. The Center for Watershed Protection and Robert Pitt, University of Alabama. October 2004. (S1.A16)
  • Using Smart Growth Techniques as Stormwater Best Management Practices. US Environmental Protection Agency. December 2005. (S1.A20)
  • National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Urban Areas. US Environmental Protection Agency. 2006. (S1.A21) 2 copies
  • Best Management Practices to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution: A Guide for Citizens and Town Officials. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. January 2004. (S1.A22)
  • And the rain came…City of Griffin Stormwater Utility. Summer 2000. (B2.45)
  • Best Management Practices material storage and handling, good housekeeping measures, hazardous waste collection, etc. City of Redondo Beach, California, March 1993. (B2.A7)
  • Designing and Implementing an Effective Storm Water Management Program. American Public Works Association. August 2001. (B2.A1)
  • Example Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Town of Cortlandville, March 2002. (S1A1)
  • Finger Lakes Landscape: Landscaping for erosion control. CCE Onondaga County. (S1.A2)
  • Finger Lakes Landscape: Landscaping for water quality in the Finger Lakes Region. (S1.A3)
  • Home Siting Handbook. Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District. (S1.A4)
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Manual. New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission. January 2003. (B2.A3)
  • Marina Operations for Existing Facilities. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water. June 2002. (B1.D28)
  • New York Guidelines for Urban Erosion and Sediment Control. Urban Soil and Sediment Control Committee. April 1997. (S1.A10)
  • Onondaga County Department of Transportation. Procedure to report an illicit discharge into the MS4 of Onondaga County. May 14, 2003. (B2.A10)
  • Onondaga County Department of Transportation. NPDES stormwater permitting program guidance and summary. (B2.A11)
  • Recommended Resources for Phase II. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Water Quality Division. Stormwater Program. (B2.A6)
  • Shipshape Shores and Waters: A handbook for marina operators and recreational boaters. United States Environmental Protection Agency. January 2003. (S1.A14)
  • Soil Erosion Control for Single Family Dwelling Construction. Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District. (B2.A4)
  • Stormwater Management - The Phase II Compliance Regulations. Dewkett Wheeler Engineering Group. (B2.A8)
  • The Salt Storage Handbook: A practical guide for storing and handling deicing salt. The Salt Institute. 1997. (S1.A13) 2 copies
  • Town of Colchester Municipal Stormwater Management Plan. Griffin International. March 2002. (B2.A2)

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Legislation

  • (S1.A12) referenced in NOI and permit applications

Clean Water Act (CWA)

  • Section 301 Effluent Limitations
  • Section 304 Information and Guidelines
  • Section 309 Federal Enforcement
  • Section 311 (1321) Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
  • Section 502 General Definitions

Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR)

  • 35.2005 Definitions
  • Section 122 EPA Administered Permit Programs: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
  • Section 123 State Program Requirements
  • Section 124 Procedures for Decision making
  • Section 125 Criteria and Standards for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
  • Section 126 (not electronically available 10/02)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)

  • Section 106 (42 U.S.C. 9606) Abatement Action

New York State 2002 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters Requiring a TMDL

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Presentations

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Additional Internet Resources

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Videos and CDs

  • After the Storm. EPA and the Weather Channel (2006) – 1 video and 1 CD
  • Pollution Prevention for Municipalities, Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection, David Cobert - 2 versions on one CD (also hard copy with handouts available - S1.A23)
  • Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Employees: Guidance Manuals for Stormwater Phase II SUA - 1 copy
  • Good Housekeeping Practices for DPW and Fleet Maintenance Facilities. Kevin Walker, C&S (2005) – 1 copy
  • Materials Management for Snow and Ice Control. Sewey Amsler, CNY Planning and Development Board / Cornell Local Roads (March 2005) – 1 copy
  • Stormwater Training for Code Enforcement Officials. B. Schmeltz, NYS DOS (2004) – 1 copy
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. Monroe County Department of Environmental Services – 1 copy
  • Watershed Academy Web on CD. EPA (2003) – 1 copy
  • Implementing a Stormwater Utility in Arvada, Colorado. McCarthy, McDonald and Sullivan. City of Arvada. (CD and S1.A15)
  • Phase II MS4 Satellite Teleconference. (Broadcast February 13, 2003) - 2 copies
  • An Introduction to Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Part I (1995) - 1 copy
  • An Introduction to Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Part II (1995) - 1 copy
  • The MS4 Permit: What You Need to Know by NYS DEC - 1 copy
  • Phase II Construction Satellite Teleconference. Broadcast February 28, 2003 - 2 copies
  • Luck Isn't Enough: The Fight for Clean Water - 2 copies
  • The Power to Protect (groundwater) - 1 copy
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Practices: Video Modules, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources - 1 copy


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Page Last Revised 8/1/2008