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Georgia is EXCEPTIONAL, but when that term is used in relation to our DROUGHT, it's not a good thing!
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No Means No!
EPA Told Again Not to Regulate Through Guidance
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia1 ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overstepped its statutory authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), and infringed on the authority reserved to state regulators under those statutes when it issued a "guidance" memorandum on Sections 402 and 404 permitting decisions in Appalachia. This decision is noteworthy for the court's explicit rejection of EPA's attempt to expand its legal authority under the CWA as part of an effort to curb mountaintop mining in Appalachia.
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BUFFERS FOR DAMS in GEORGIA
What are the Rules?
 Is a buffer required for every dam scenario?
The intent of the attached memorandum is to clarify the permitting and buffer variance requirements for the construction and maintenance of dams. In general, land-disturbing activities associated with the construction and maintenance of dams are subject to the permitting and buffer variance requirements delineated in the following:
(1) Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act (GESA),
(2) NPDES General Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities, and
(3) Rules for Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
In addition, authorization may be required from the US Army Corps of Engineers if the land-disturbing activities impacts Waters of the US, which includes jurisdictional wetlands and streams.
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At the NPDES Training Institute we believe Water's Worth and support the campaign by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in their "Waters Worth It" campaign. 
At their website you will find all of the resources you will need to help spread the word about the value and importance of water, water related issues, and the water profession. Water should be clear, but not invisible! Indispensable to jobs, the economy, our health, and our communities, water runs through our lives in many ways. We all have something at stake when it comes to water.
Each of us has a valuable contribution to make! Our future depends on it!
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NPDES VIOLATIONS
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Facility: | Community Bible Church/Stockbridge | | Location: | Henry County | | Order Number: | EPD-WQ-5401 | | Date of Issue: | July 20,2012 | | Cause of Order: | Failure to submit Notice of Intent for coverage under General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges/sediment discharged to waters of the state | | Requirement(s) of Order: | Community Bible Church has taken steps to resolve violations and is now in compliance with Act and Rules for Water Quality Control; continue to maintain proper erosion/sediment controls at site; take all necessary actions to remain in compliance with Permit requirements | |
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$10,000.00 |
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CHATTANOOGA PAYS FOR NPDES VIOLATIONS
 The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee owns and operates a municipal wastewater collection, retention and transmission system that conveys municipal sewage to the Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant. The system consists of separate sanitary systems and combined sewer systems. The City also collects and transports wastewater from external jurisdictions for treatment at the Moccasin Bend facility.
Chattanooga Chattanooga violated Section 301 of the Clean Water Act and terms and conditions of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) permits. Chattanooga's alleged violations include:
- over 671 sanitary sewer overflows,
- 25 discharges of sewage during dry weather from permitted combined sewer outfalls,
- prohibited bypasses,
- operation and maintenance failures, and
- effluent limit violations
The consent decree requires Chattanooga to assess and rehabilitate the entire collection system, including implementation of comprehensive injunctive relief within approximately 15 years, with the majority of the work being done in the first 10 years.
The remedial measures include:
- development and implementation of a Long Term Control Plan,
- early action projects at Chattanooga's wastewater treatment plant,
- evaluation and rehabilitation of Chattanooga's wastewater collection and transmission system, and
- development and implementation of a Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance program (CMOM) to insure the proper overall maintenance of the sewer system.
The City will also begin to implement a Green Infrastructure plan to reduce stormwater flows in the combined sewer portion of the City.
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CONSTRUCTION & NPDES COMPLIANCE
American's Working Together for WATER QUALITY!"
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SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR COURSES & WIN your opportunity for a FREE fishing trip. Not only do you get a chance for a nice fishing trip, we guarantee our courses and havfe thousands of people that rave about our training. Click here to read a few of their comments.
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Takemefishing.org is a great website that will help you want to speak up for our Waters and Fish!
To be a good angler, boater or responsible voter, you should be familiar with the major kinds of pollution and the laws that govern them. Do you believe sediment is a major pollutant in our waters today. Most people reading this  newsletter have been certified and/or trained in the laws, site inspections and/or design principles that are responsible for keeping the dirt out of our watersheds. But do you really believe sediment
has and still does harm our waterways? Take it upon yourself research the impacts of erosion and urban pollution on in our creeks, rivers and oceans. to be convinced that it's important to protect our watersheds by properly designing, installing, and maintaining the best management practices assigned for your construction sites.
As a voter, you will be asked to make decisions about proposed laws. You will want to be knowledgeable with NEW information so you can make decisions that are healthy for the environment and the economy!
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Have a difficult time organizing all of those records and submitting that Annual Report to the EPD? Not only do we provide MS4 Training for cities, counties, DOTs and universities, we also get you connected with a cost effective solution for your MS4 Annual Reporting Requirements! The MS4 Web and Desktop program is a customizable, state of the art software that can make annual reporting less expensive, much simpler, and a lot easier!
You may wonder, "What is a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)?" A MS4 is a conveyance, or a system of conveyances, that is owned by a state, city, town, village, military base, or other public entity (e.g., University) that discharges stormwater to waters of the United States. A MS4 collects or conveys stormwater (including storm drains, pipes, ditches, etc.). It is not a combined sewer system, and it is not part of a publicly owned treatment works (POTW). MS4s must report annually to the State administering the MS4 permit or the US EPA, and that's where we can help! Call us at 678-469-5120 and ask for Luke.
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 It's important that we sacrifice a little to give our future generations an equally great place to work, live, fish, hunt, and enjoy.
Before the Clean Water Act was passed, sediment, sewage, and chemicals caused America's rivers, like the Chattahoochee to be devoid of fish. As Americans, we cannot take our eyes off of the importance of water quality. Respecting our neighbors downstream is what the Clean Water Act is all about! This Newsletter is intended to be a useful tool for all individuals involved in land disturbing activities and stormwater management. There is a lot happening today with water regulations that affect a diverse community of public and private entities. If you have areas of interest that you would like included in this newsletter, please contact us at 678-469-5120.
Sincerely,
T. Luke Owen, PG
Principal Trainer, NPDES Stormwater Training Institute
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