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Storm Water
Discharge Pollution Prevention
Storm water discharges are generated by runoff from land and impervious
areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops during
rainfall events that often contain pollutants in quantities that could
adversely affect water quality. Most storm water discharges are
considered point sources and require coverage by a TPDES permit. The
primary method to control storm water discharges is through the use of
best management practices.
Who
should be covered under the Construction General Permit?
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Permit Area – Entire
Territory of the U.S.V.I.
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Eligibility – Construction activities covered
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All new and existing discharges
composed entirely of storm water discharges associated with
construction activity that enter surface waters of the territory
or a storm drain leading to surface waters of the territory.
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Construction activities
disturbing one (1) or more acres of total land
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Construction activities
disturbing less than one (1) acre of total land area but is part
of a larger common plan of development or sale that will
ultimately disturb equal to or greater than one (1) acre.
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Storm water discharges from
support activities
- Concrete or asphalt batch plants
- Equipment staging yards and material
storage areas
- Excavated material disposal areas and
borrow areas
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Obtaining authorization for discharge
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Meet eligibility
requirements
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Submit complete and
accurate NOI
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DPNR-DEP Director must issue
letter to applicant granting coverage
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Who needs to apply?
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The "OPERATOR"
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Operational
control over construction plans and specifications,
including the ability to make modifications to those plans
and specifications (e.g., owner or developer of project), or
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Develop
SWPPP for entire site or portion of the site for which it is the
operator
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Joint SWPPP may be developed and implemented as a cooperative
effort where there is more than one operator
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Three general
operator scenarios and variations are possible:
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“Owner” as sole permittee - The property owner designs
structures, develops and implements SWPPP, and serves as
general contractor (or has an onsite representative to
direct day-to-day operations).
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“Contractor”
as sole permittee - Property owner hires on company) to
design project and oversee all aspects of the construction
project, including preparation and implementation of SWPPP
and compliance with the permit.
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“Owner and contractor as co-permittees” - The owner
retains control over any changes to site plans, SWPPPs, or
storm water conveyance or control designs; but the
contractor is responsible for overseeing actual earth
disturbing activities and daily implementation of SWPPP and
other permit conditions.
Storm Water Discharge Information & Forms
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Territorial Discharge
Elimination System; General Permit # VIGSA0000
Authorization for Storm Water Discharges Associated with
Construction Activity |
 PDF
Document
(556kb)
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Developing Your Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan - A Guide for
Construction Sites |
PDF
Document
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Notice of Intent (NOI) for
Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction
Activity Under an NPDES General Permit |
PDF
Document
(594kb) |
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Notice of Termination
(NOT) of Coverage Under an NPDES General Permit for
Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction
Activity |
PDF
Document
(442kb) |
Attachment A
Storm Water Phase II Final Rule |
PDF
Document
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Attachment B
VI Construction Storm water General Permit VIGSA0000
Endangered Species Act Review Procedures |
PDF
Document
(55.2kb) |
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Water Pollution
Control Links
TMDL Reports, etc.
Beach Monitoring
Storm water Pollution
Application Forms
Publications, Press
Releases etc.
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The islands and cays of the USVI are
surrounded by over one hundred and eighty-five nautical miles of the
world’s most pristine bays and beaches, that in turn support some of
the most beautiful coral reefs, mangroves, salt ponds and tropical sea
grass beds. USVI waters and coastal shores are home to numerous species of fish, birds and other wildlife.
Millions of tourists and residents alike enjoy year
round swimming, renowned coastal waters and breathtaking beaches in
the USVI.
As in many
places around the world, USVI waters are affected by development
pressures from residents, industry and visitors, and related activities such
as:
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Increased
construction along coastlines. |
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Boating
activities. |
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Increases
in pollution sources such as vessel wastes. |
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Sewage overflows and
uncontrolled storm water runoff. |
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