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 CONSERVATION CORNER At the NPDES Training Insitute we believe BALANCE is the key to America's future quality of life. Keeping industry, constuction and environmental protection strong in America is vital. Membership in organizations that promote environmentally responsible construction and industrial economic sectors as well as organizations that promote environmental protection are awesome groups to join!
Members from the following organizations attend NPDES Training Institute courses, however the NPDES Training Institute does not claim their endorsement!
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Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
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If it snows on my project, do I perform a site inspection?
Are site inspections required in the NPDES General Permit for construction (General Permit) if it snows or if snow melt runs off my site? If it snows more than 1/2 inch, do I sample the discharge from my site?
ANSWER: There are a lot of questions asked by permittee's during winter months before, during, and after snow events in Georgia and other southern states. Keep in mind the NPDES General Permit is downloadable from your state's respective environmental permitting agency (i.e. Georgia EPD, South Carilina DHEC, etc.) where anyone can download and read their respective General Permit requirements. Some requirements are the same no matter what state you live in, and others are more or less strict than other states. For Georgia, inspections and water sampling for snow events are not a General Permit compliance condition. However, stormwater runoff carrying sediment into a state water regardless of it being rain or  snow melt can be a water quality violation. In general, we have found the installation and maintenance of BMPs to be poorly implemented by the permittee and also poorly enforced by local governments (depending on where your project is located). All that being said, permittees should make it a point to always be prepared to demonstrate their "intent to comply" with their General Permit and local land disturbance activity (LDA) permit requirements, so the fines related to water quality can be minimized. |
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We are ON TOP of the New Regulations
2014 EROSION AND MS4 TRAINING COURSES ARE UPDATED TO GEORGIA NPDES PERMITS AND STATE WATER REGULATIONS!
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.....
The longer I live in this awesome country of ours and witness our sky rocketing population growth, the more I ask myself which is better...economic prosperity or environmental protection? Is it even a fair question to ask?
 Today, I have a great job and enjoy the outside whether hiking, hunting or fishing like never before! I believe both economic prosperity and a healthy environment are intrisically dependant on one another! But it's scary what's going on in our politics now as I see one being pitted over the other, instead of working solidly together for the sake of ALL involved, not just the few on either side of the fence. Without economic prosperity we can not possibly pay to protect our environment (ie land, air, water and wildlife resources) in a truly effective manner! However, a healthy environment is just as important...ask the millions of people who have no legal right to clean water like American's have!
If you've read this 
newsletter for any period of time, you know how horrible America's environment was just a half a decade ago. Rivers were void of fish, animals were just recovering from a devastated environmental and over hunting condition, and major areas of our country (southeast especially) were ecomonically devestated.  China and many other regions in our world today seem to have chosen economic prosperity for a few over environmental protection of the many. Many ecoomic expertsand even those with "common sense" are saying today that China has screwed their enviornment up to the point of "no recovery", and therefore their economic position in the world will suffer soon!
I remember when I was a kid, even 3 decades ago, I never saw another soul on my trips in the mountains and the desert! Today however, it never fails when I do run across someone (or some people), especially here in the southeast US.
 Now more than ever it is SO important that every American get educated about the real issues and not the agenda behind the issue, before they cast their vote.
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Due to popular demand the
MS4 CECI classroom course is now 2-days
Get the MOST RECENT stormwater information
"Straight from the horses mouth"! We have federal and state stormwater regulators communicate the most recent information in our NPDES Training Institute courses!
Dubbed by stormwater professionals and government officials in the business for over 2 decades, as "the most effective stormwater training course ever attended", the MS4 Compliance and Enforcement Certified Inspector (MS4 CECI) credential is being attended by federal, state and muncipalities as well as consultants from all over the United States? You're in for a treat when you attend this course!
"Great training! I feel like I know what to do now with my inspections."
"I liked the interaction with the instructors, updated information and all the new resources given out."
"The instructor took the time to make sure we understood our material. I feel like he really cares about what he's training!"
"Excellent Course! Video's and Interaction with Instructor!"
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion worth 8 CEUs and a MS4 CECI photo ID card when you pass the test.
Call us at 678-469-5120 and speak with Rita, or sign up at ms4training.com.
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The 6th Edition
GREEN BOOK
"Do I have to use it on my erosion plan?"
CLICK HERE FOR A BRIEF VIDEO SUMMARIZING THE CHANGES IN THE NEW GREEN BOOK!
NOTE: While the Surface Skimmer is ONLY identified in the NEW 6th EDITION GREEN BOOK, it is the only Best Management Practice (BMP) that can be implemented in a design by a Level II Design Professional while using the 5th Edition Green Book as the primary source of (BMPs).
www.gaswcc.georgia.gov
If you are a certified Level II Design Professional or Plan Preparer in Georgia, please review the following information to ensure that you are meeting the requirements of the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 and are aware of news regarding the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia:
The Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 requires that, as a minimum, protections at least as stringent as the state general permit; and best management practices, including sound conservation and engineering practices to prevent and minimize erosion and resultant sedimentation, must be consistent with, and no less stringent than, those practices contained in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control In Georgia published by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission as of January 1 of the year in which the land-disturbing activity was permitted.
Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia
For calendar year 2015, both the 5th and 6th editions of the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control can be used as in 2014.
Soil and Erosion Control Products
There is no recognized approved products list for the 6th edition of the Manual. The only approved products list recognized is the GA DOT Qualified Products List (QPL) recognized in the 5th edition, unless the product was a part of the 2013 (5th Edition) of the Manual.
Products not listed on a DOT QPL List must follow NPDES Alternative Practice standards for use on Land Disturbing Activity sites unless the product was a part of the 2013 (5th Edition) of the Manual. No new products or practices will be reviewed by the GSWCC State Board during this time period.
In the 5th edition of the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia, sediment barriers are labeled Type A, Type B, or Type C. In the 6th edition of the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia, sediment barriers are labeled Sensitive or Non-sensitive.
For calendar year 2015, it is allowable to use Type C products in sensitive areas and to use Type A and Type B products in non-sensitive areas.
CLICK HERE to download the 6th Edition Green Book.
CLICK HERE to purchase the bound 6th Edition Green Book.
CLICK HERE to download the old 5th Edition Green Book.
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CLEAN WATER VIOLATIONS
 Feds & State Settle Clean Water Violations
Release Date: 02/11/2015
Contact Information: David Sternberg (215) 814-5548 sternberg.david@epa.gov
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed partial settlement with co-plaintiff Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and the City of Harrisburg and Capital Region Water to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations involving sewer overflows and discharges of polluted stormwater to the Susquehanna River and Paxton Creek. The agreement will help protect people's health, the two impacted waterways, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
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GEORGIA EPD CLEAN WATER VIOLATIONS
Under authority of the Water Quality Control Act (including Surface Water Allocation) :
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Facility:
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Lanza Tech Freedom Pines Birefinery, LLC/Soperton
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Location:
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Treutlen County
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Order Number:
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EPD-WQ-6101
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Date of Issue:
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January 29,2015
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Cause of Order:
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Failure to renew NPDES Permit in timely manner
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Requirement(s) of Order:
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Submit complete permit application within 30 days of effective date of order; within 10 days of receiving draft permit and public notice from EPD for reissuance, post notice in appropriate place in Treutlen County Courthouse and publish notice in one or more newspapers in area; send verification proof to EPD of date notice was published/posted; Lanza Tech is authorized to discharge wastewater according to current permit requirements until Director makes permit determination or 180 days from date of order, whichever is earliest; comply with conditions and limitations of permit
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Settlement Amount:
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$3000.00
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Facility:
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Turnbury Gates/ Lot 49, Canterbury Circle; John Wieland Homes
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Location:
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Fulton County
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Order Number:
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EPD-WQ-6100
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Date of Issue:
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January 29,2015
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Cause of Order:
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Violations of Rules for Water Quality Control/failure to install & maintain appropriate erosion and sedimentation controls; stream buffer encroachment
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Requirement(s) of Order:
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Comply with Rules for Water Quality Control and Rules for Erosion and Sedimentation Control
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Settlement Amount:
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$5000.00
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Facility:
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Long Mountain Quarry/Cleveland; order issued to Long Mountain Resources, Inc.
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Location:
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White County
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Order Number:
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EPD-WQ-6097
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Date of Issue:
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January 23,2015
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Cause of Order:
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Failure to renew NPDES Permit application in timely manner
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Requirement(s) of Order:
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Submit complete application to EPD, as required; within 10 days of receiving draft permit and public notice from EPD for reissuance, post notice in appropriate place in White County Courthouse, sending verification to EPD when date notice was posted; Long Mountain is authorized to discharge treated wastewater according to current Permit for 180 days or until Director makes permit determination, whichever occurs first; comply with all conditions and requirements of Permit
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Settlement Amount:
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$2000.00
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HERE's TO
TIGHT LINES & GOOD TIMES
in
Clean Abundant Water!!!
Respecting our neighbors downstream
is the BIG REMINDER! It's important that we sacrifice a little to give our kids an equally great place to live, swim, fish, and hunt!
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
President/Principal Trainer and Consultant
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