Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements in California

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is a mandate permit for all industries in California and many other states in the United States of America that meet the requirement set by the local and federation authorities. Before any facility California, applies for this mandated permit there are a few things they should be aware of to ensure a smooth application process. Listed below are a few such things to keep in mind while applying for this live document in the Jurisdiction your facility is located at.

Jurisdiction Based Requirements for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan:
Depending on the Jurisdiction your facility is located at, the requirements of this live document will vary. One thing stays constant irrespective of which Jurisdiction your facility is located at, you will have to provide these details to the regulatory authorities for the permit. The mandatory requirements include - Name of the Facility, WDID, Review Date along with Title, Company, Stress, City, State and Zip details.

Detailed California Jurisdiction Requirements:

• Name of the Facility and Contact Information

• Site Map of the Facility, a Comprehensive List of Industrial Materials Used

• Description of Potential Pollution Sources as well as the Assessment of Potential Pollutant Sources

• Signed Certification

• Monitoring Implementation Plan

• Annual Comprehensive Facility Compliance Evaluation (Annual EvaluationImportant Note -

• Date that SWPPP was first constructed and date of the following SWPPP amendments

• Minimum BMPs and any Advanced BMPs if applicable to that Facility

Factors Elements to Consider Before Constructing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan:

• Planning Elements - Identification and Description of Pollution Prevention Team

• Organizing Elements - Existing Facility Plans, Procedures or Regulatory Compliance

• Regulatory Elements - Regular and Irregular Operating Hours of the Facility

Few Important Elements That the Site Map Should Consist Of:

• Legible and clear map of site including legends and notes. Facility boundaries, drainage areas, direction of flow, on-site water bodies and areas of soil erosion

• Impervious areas such as paved areas, buildings, covered areas, roofed areas

• Inventory of Facility, Vehicle and equipment storage and maintenance, material handling process, material processing procedure, waste treatment and disposal procedure.

Important Note - There are over 10 elements that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan site map should consist of, however; the 3 elements mentioned above are crucial and should not be ignored. To know more about the additional regulations, requirements and elements of a site map, contact H2OEM by visiting us at http://www.h2oem.com/services.html without a further delay!