CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) TEMPLATE
FOR LAND DISTURBANCES OF GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO ONE ACRE
(Revised December 2013)
Prepared for:
San Diego Community College District
2275 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-3883
URS Project No.27679105.06000
Consultant Support Agreement #2634, Stormwater Design and Management Services
Patricia T. Samora, P.E.
California Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Developer
Project Manager
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INSTRUCITON FOR THE SWPPP PREPARER:
This SWPPP template was created for use by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) in
preparing Risk Level 1 and 2 SWPPPs for the San Diego Community College District
(SDCCD) to meet the requirements for the Construction General Permit (Order
No.2009-009-DWQ) and San Diego Community College District policies for
construction site stormwater management. As the permit is interpreted by the State
and Regional Boards, new requirements are phased in, better practices are identified
and the SDCCD Stormwater Management Program evolves, there may be a need to
update the template or SWPPPs prepared using this template.
The decision to create a Risk Level 1 and 2 template was based on a preliminary Risk
Determination for the Propositions S and N Bond projects using their anticipated
construction durations effective 9/01/10. The requirements captured in this template
are for Risk Levels 1 and 2 only, which are based on the anticipated projects’ duration,
sediment risk, and receiving water risk. This template is not intended for use in
developing Risk Level 3 project SWPPPs.
This template does not address Linear Underground/Overhead Projects (LUP), the use
of Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS), Bioassessment Monitoring, or Receiving
Water Monitoring programs as these items are not anticipated to be encountered on
the majority of SDCCD projects. The QSD should evaluate the project scope and
project site conditions and confer with the SDCCD on specific campus regulatory
concerns to determine if these requirements are necessary for a specific project.
This SWPPP is only for Risk Level 1 and Risk Level 2 traditional construction projects
with land disturbances greater than one acre. For projects with less than one acre of
land disturbance or no land disturbance, but with non-stormwater management and
material and waste management concerns, the SDCCD Less Than an Acre (LTA)
SWPPP should be used.
This SWPPP Template was prepared to facilitate the preparation of SWPPPs for the
SDCCD projects using a standard format and organization. The use of this SWPPP
template is intended to provide consistency in the way project specific information is
organized and communicated to the Construction Contractor. Consistency of forms,
appendices and the inclusion of SDCCD reporting procedures is an added benefit of
using this SWPPP template for SDCCD projects.
This template is intended to be used by a QSD to identify, edit, organize and
communicate project specific information. The preparation of a SWPPP using this
template still requires the Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) to use professional
judgment in the research and evaluation of project site conditions and regulatory
requirements and a knowledge of the Construction General Permit (CGP) to
interperate and apply the permit requirements to the project conditions. This may
include an intepretation of the requirements, making calculations and analyzing
site conditions to determine the appropriate BMPs, their size and location within
the project and applicable sampling requirements. The use of this SWPPP
template does not relieve the QSP from the responsibility to ensure the completed
SWPPP prepared using this template meets the CGP requirements for the project
conditions.
INSTRUCTIONS
 The SWPPP preparer shall complete all yellow highlighted sections with
project specific details. It is recommended that yellow highlighting be removed
once the document is finalized and submitted for signature.
 Additonal instructions for completing the SWPPP are located throughout the
document in blue text. All blue text should be deleted from the document once
finalized and submitted for signature.
 Detailed information about the SDCCD roles and responsibilites for Document
for administering the SMARTs system are located in Appendix B, under Permit
Registration Documents. The procedures for obtaining a SDCCD SMARTS
account, documenting a risk determination, drafting an NOI and reviewing and
approving the SWPPP, and inputting post-construction BMP information are
included. This information should be read and followed by the Civil Design
firm/Architect responsible for preparing the SWPPP.
 The CGP requirements that phased- in on September 2, 2011(risk
determinations for projects with a waiver) and 2012 (requirement to comply with
Post-Construction Standards, Section XIII) are now in full effect. Additionally,
the CGP has been modified twice by orders No. 2010-0014-DWQ and No.
2012-006-DWQ, and those requirements are incorporated in this SWPPP
template. The copy of the CGP retained on site should include the most
current version of this permit, as amended. The SDCCD is a non-traditional
small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) as defined in Water
Quality Order No.2013-001-DWQ, but has not yet been designated. As such,
the SDCCD is not subject to the post-construction standards of an active Phase
I or II MS4 that has an approved Storm Water Management Plan. Because of
this, most SDCCD project are subject to the Post-Construction Standards in
CGP Section XIII and Appendix 2.
 However, projects at Miramar College must comply with the post-construction
design standards of Water Quality Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ. The Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by the San Diego Community College
District based on the February 12, 2007 Final Report committed to this water
quality mitigation measure to fully mitigate the impacts of the Miramar College
Facilities Master Plan. Since these standards fully mitigate the impacts, there
is no need to comply with increased standards as the permit was subsequently
modified, and any hydro modification requirements that phase in during
subsequent renewals of the permit would not apply to development of the
Miramar College Facilities Master Plan.
 Some projects may require a City of San Diego permit to tie into the existing
City of San Deigo storm drain or another permit (i.e. Coastal Development
Permit) that may require the SDCCD to comply with the City of San Diego
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan. These requirements, including the
requirement to prepare a Water Quality Technical Report, should be discussed
in section 3.8 of the SWPPP Template.
 Roles and responsibilites for administering the SMARTs system are located in
Appendix B, under Permit Registration Documents. The procedures for
obtaining a SDCCD SMARTS account, documenting a risk determination,
drafting an NOI, reviewing and approving the SWPPP, and inputting postconstruction BMP information are included. This information should be read
and followed by the Civil Design firm/Architect responsible for preparing the
SWPPP.
 Prepare and insert a Vicinity Map and Project Site Map for the project, with the
required and recommended elements listed in Table 3, Required Map
Information, into Appendix A.
 Evaluate the historical contamination, construction site phasing and activities,
and identify the potential construction site pollutants. These pollutants will be
used to identify BMPs and the constituents to be sampled should non-visible
pollutant monitoring be required.
 Select approriate BMPs for the project using the tables provided in the SWPPP.
The QSD should ensure that the minimum BMPs required by the permit are
selected as well as BMPs necessary to meet the Best Available Technology
Economically Achievable (BAT) and the Best Conventional Pollutant Control
Technology (BCT) standards. All of the columns in a table associated with a
BMP being used on site shall be completed for that BMP.
 Attach the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater
BMP Handbook Portal: Construction BMP fact sheets that correspond to the
BMPs selected for the site. Avoid including all the entire hanbook as this
SWPPP should be tailored to the specific requirements of the project site.
 The CASQA BMP Factsheets provided in this template are used based on the
limited pre-permission copyright granted to the SDCCD SWPPP signatory for
use in SWPPPs prepared for SDCCD facilities management projects. All other
uses are prohibited and may be a violation of Federal Copyright Law.
 The CGP is not included as an appendix in the template. The permit requires
that a copy of the permit be available in the field office as a reference. It is
recommended that the permit should be bound separately and provided to the
Construction Contractor with the SWPPP.

Some required information may not be available at the time of SWPPP
preparation (i.e. name of Constractor, QSP, Laboratory). These items should
be left blank and filled in prior to the start of construction. A summary of the
excluded information should be provided to the SDCCD for use in developing
the pre-construction conference agenda.
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CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)
FOR LAND DISTURBANCES OF GREATER THAN OR
EQUAL TO ONE ACRE
PROJECT:
WDID NO.:
RISK LEVEL:
BASED ON PROJECT DATES OF:
PROJECT LOCATION:
CONTRACTOR NAME:
CONTRACTOR PHONE NUMBER:
QUALIFIED SWPPP PRACTITIONER (QSP):
QSP PHONE NUMBER:
QSP #:
Prepared for:
San Diego Community College District
2275 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-3883
DATE:
Prepared by: (Name of SWPPP Preparer, Qualifications, QSD# and Company)
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Construction Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Project Name: _____________________________________________________________
REVIEW OF SWPPP
Stormwater Consultant.: _____________________________________________________
This project SWPPP prepared by ____________________and dated ____________ has been
reviewed for completeness and has been found to be compliant with the requirements of the
Construction General Permit (CGP) (CAS000002, Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ). It is the
recommendation that the SDCCD’s approved signatory sign and certify this SWPPP.
(Signature of Reviewer)
(Typed Name of Reviewer, Qualifications, and Company)
(Date of SWPPP Review/Comment resolution)
CERTIFICATION
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Construction Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Project Name: _____________________________________________________________
REVIEW OF SWPPP
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner: _________________________________________________
I have read this SWPPP and am familiar with its contents and requirements. I acknowledge the
necessary resources required for implementation of this SWPPP and meet the required
certifications necessary to implement it. Upon review of this SWPPP, I am willing and
authorized to fully commit resources to implement and enforce this SWPPP.
(Signature of QSP)
(Typed Name of QSP)
(Date of SWPPP Review)
CERTIFICATION
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Construction Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Director, as the Legally Responsible
Person (LRP), has authorized Dave Backensto - Facilities Management Property Agent to be
the authorized Approved Signatory of SDCCD for approving, signing, and certifying the
SWPPP in conformance with Section IV.I of the CGP.
David Backensto
3375 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 310
San Diego, California, 92108(619) 388-6546
dbackens@sdccd.edu
A Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) submitted the SWPPP for review and approval to David
Backensto. The ________________(Contractor or Construction Manager,) _______________
_____________________ (Name) is responsible and liable at all times for compliance with
applicable requirements of the CGP (CAS000002, Order No. 2009-009-DWQ) for which
compliance is ultimately determined by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB),
the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and/or the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
CERTIFICATION
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Construction Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Project Name: _____________________________________________________________
For Use by SDCCD Only
APPROVAL AND SDCCD’S CERTIFICATION OF THE
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”
I and/or personnel acting under my direction and supervision have reviewed this SWPPP and
find that it meets the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB),
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater
Discharges Associated with Construction Activities.
I have certified this SWPPP electronically in the SMARTS database after reviewing the
electronic Notice of Intent (NOI). A printout of the NOI showing the certification date is included
in Appendix B.
(Signature of Dave Backensto)
(Dave Backensto, Facilities Management, Property Agent, SDCCD Approved Signatory)
(Date of Signature)
CERTIFICATION
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Construction Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Project Name: __________________________________________________________
The SWPPP was developed and certified by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
with appropriate certification and or registration called out in Section VII.B.1 of the
CGP and Section 5 of this SWPPP.
QUALIFIED SWPPP DEVELOPER’S (QSD) CERTIFICATION OF
THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to ensure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”
(Signature of QSD)
(Typed Name and Qualifications of QSD, QSD #)
(Date of SWPPP Certification)
CERTIFICATION
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ANNUAL REPORTING OF
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
General Permit No. CAS000002 Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Discharges of
Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (CGP) requires that an annual report
certifying that a site is in compliance with its requirements be submitted for all projects occurring
for more than one continuous three-month period. On July 1 of each year, the project QSP will
provide input to the SDCCD related to the project compliance using the appropriate Risk Level
Questionnaire found in Appendix J. The input will reflect the project conditions as reflected in
the required weekly, quarterly and pre-, during- and post- rain event inspections and the results
of sampling. The Annual Report input will include related information for reporting period July 1
to June 30. Projects that have more than three months of permit coverage for the new
reporting year will require the submission of an annual report prior to filing a Notice of
Termination (NOT.) The annual report must be prepared and electronically submitted by the
LRP or the Approved Signatory no later than September 1 of each year, via the Stormwater
Multi-Application Reporting and Tracking System (SMARTS). The annual report must include
the information discussed in Section XVI of the CGP and Section 8 of this SWPPP.
Annual Reports were prepared for and submitted to the SDCCD LRP for submission via the
SMARTS system as indicated below.
Record of Annual Report Submission
Date draft report provided to
SDCCD
RE-CERTIFICATION
Prepared by
Date submitted
in SMARTS
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... VII
SECTION 1 SWPPP REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1
NOTICE OF INTENT.............................................................................................. 2
SWPPP IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................. 2
PLAN AVAILABILITY ............................................................................................. 5
PLAN CHANGES ................................................................................................... 5
RETENTION OF RECORDS .................................................................................. 7
SIGNATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION................ 7
CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST ..................... 7
NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT) ....................................................................... 7
SECTION 2 PROJECT INFORMATION .................................................................................. 11
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
SITE DESCRIPTION............................................................................................ 11
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS ............................................................................ 12
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ....................................................... 15
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 18
SITE RISK LEVEL ............................................................................................... 19
STORMWATER RUN-ON FROM OFFSITE AREAS ............................................ 19
RUNOFF COEFFICIENT ..................................................................................... 20
POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUANTS AND INVENTORY ............... 22
SECTION 3 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ................................................................... 27
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
RUN-ON AND RUNOFF CONTROLS .................................................................. 28
EROSION CONTROL (SOIL STABILIZATION).................................................... 30
SEDIMENT CONTROL ........................................................................................ 33
NON-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ................................................................ 38
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL ................. 40
SPILL PREVENTION AND CONTROL ................................................................ 42
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 44
POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MEASURES ............ 44
WATER BALANCE CALCULATOR...................................................................... 46
PROJECT POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPS ......................................................... 47
MAINTENANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION .......................................................... 50
FUNDING MECHANISMS.................................................................................... 50
SECTION 4 RAIN EVENT ACTION PLANS (REAPS) ............................................................ 51
SECTION 5 TRAINING ........................................................................................................... 53
SECTION 6 CONSTRUCTION SITE MONITORING PLAN ..................................................... 55
6.1
6.2
CSMP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ...................................................................... 56
DISCHARGE PROHIBITIONS ............................................................................. 56
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6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
EFFLUENT STANDARDS .................................................................................... 57
Narrative Standards .............................................................................................. 57
Numeric Action Limitations (NALs) ....................................................................... 57
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STORMWATER MONITORING............. 58
Visual Inspections and Sample Collection Exemptions ......................................... 59
SITE INSPECTIONS (VISUAL MONITORING OBSERVATIONS) ........................ 59
Inspection Records ............................................................................................... 60
BMPs Inspections ................................................................................................. 60
Quarterly Visual Monitoring For Non-Stormwater Discharges ............................... 62
SITE SAMPLING .................................................................................................. 63
Stormwater Discharge Monitoring ......................................................................... 63
Non-Visible Pollutant Monitoring ........................................................................... 65
Non-Visible Pollutant Sampling Requirements ...................................................... 68
Monitoring Preparation and Equipment ................................................................. 69
Sample Collection, Preservation and Delivery ...................................................... 71
SECTION 7 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ..................................................................................... 75
SECTION 8 REPORTING ........................................................................................................ 77
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
ANNUAL REPORT ............................................................................................... 77
RAIN EVENT REPORTING TO SDCCD.............................................................. 78
REPORT OF DISCHARGE................................................................................... 79
NAL EXCEEDANCE ............................................................................................. 79
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 SUMMARY OF SWPPP AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS ................................ 9
Table 2 CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST ............... 10
Table 3 REQUIRED MAP INFORMATION .................................................................... 14
Table 4 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY MILESTONES .................................................... 18
Table 5 ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTANTS ................................... 23
Table 6 INVENTORY OF POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS (CHEMICALS, MATERIALS,
AND EQUIPMENT1) USED OR STORED ON SITE ..................................................... 25
Table 7 TEMPORARY BMPs TO CONTROL RUN-ON/RUNOFF ................................. 29
Table 8 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL BMPs .................................................... 32
Table 9 CRITICAL SLOPE/SHEET FLOW LENGTHS COMBINATIONS ...................... 34
Table 10 TEMPORARY SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS ................................................ 35
Table 11 NON-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMPS ............................................... 39
Table 12 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL BMPS 41
Table 13 SWPPP REPORTABLE QUANTITY RELEASES ........................................... 44
Table 14 POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPs ..................................................................... 48
Table 15 SUMMARY OF MONITORING REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 55
Table 16 POTENTIAL STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING LOCATIONS .......... 64
Table 17 STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING STRATEGY ................................ 65
Table 18 NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING STRATEGY ................................... 65
Table 19 POTENTIAL NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING LOCATIONS ............. 67
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Vicinity Map and Water Pollution Control Drawings
Documents for Permit Registration
Site Inspection Forms
Training Reporting Form and Qualifications/Certificates
CASQA BMP Factsheets for Project BMPs
Water Balance Calculator
Site Specific Rain Event Action Plan
Sampling Forms and Reference
Compliance Documents
Annual Report
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Section 1 – SWPPP Requirements
Section 1
SWPPP Requirements
1.1 Introduction
(The following text should be modified to reflect the specific project.)
This Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was prepared for construction activities
for:
Project Name:
Project Address or Location:
Anticipated Construction Period (Start and completion dates):
Project Risk Level (From Section 2.5):
Project Size (acres):
The entity responsible for performing the work on a construction project can generally be
referred to as the Contractor. For SDCCD projects, this might be the Contractor, Construction
Manager, Trade Contractor, or Subcontractor, depending on whether the contract vehicle is a
traditional contract, Design-Build or Construction Manager-Multiple Prime contract. Throughout
this SWPPP template, the person in charge of the construction activities is referred to as the
“Contractor”.
(The SWPPP Developer may edit the SWPPP to more appropriately refer to the entity
responsible for construction operations if the contract vehicle type is known when the
SWPPP is prepared.)
The project is being performed within the San Diego Community College District’s (SDCCD)
jurisdiction within the County of San Diego, California. The project location is shown on the
Vicinity Map included in Appendix A. The property is owned by SDCCD.
This SWPPP has been prepared to comply with State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB), Order No. 2009-009-DWQ, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000002 Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for
Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity. The CGP (General Permit
No. CAS000002) was adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) on
September 2, 2009 as Order No. 2009-009-DWQ, as amended. A copy of the permit will be
available in the construction trailer for reference.
This SWPPP has five main objectives:
SECTION 1
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
Providing written procedures to assure that all pollutants and their sources,
including sources of sediment associated with construction, construction site
erosion and all other activities associated with construction activity are
controlled;

Identify non-stormwater discharges and either eliminate, control, or treat them;

Select site Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are effective and result in
the reduction or elimination of pollutants in stormwater discharges and
authorized non-stormwater discharges from construction activity to the Best
Available Technology Economically Achievable (BAT) and the Best
Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT) standards;

Calculations and design details as well as BMP controls for site run-on are
complete and correct; and

Stable BMPs are installed to reduce or eliminate pollutants after construction is
completed.
1.2 Notice of Intent
To obtain coverage under the CGP, a Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted electronically to
the SWRCB in the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS)
database along with additional Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) for the project. The
SMARTS database can be accessed at:
https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.jsp. An electronic copy of this
SWPPP document will be submitted as part of the PRDs and shall be submitted at the time of
the NOI. The SWPPP Developer or other data submitter will input the information required to
submit the NOI into SMARTS or provide it to the SDCCD, for review. The LRP or Approved
Signatory will certify the NOI for all construction projects within the SDCCD property. Once the
permit fee is received, the SWRCB will issue a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number
and send all applicable materials to the RWQCB, which then enforces the permit. A print out of
the information submitted electronically in the NOI will be provided to the contractor by the
SDCCD and shall be included in Appendix B of the SWPPP.
1.3 SWPPP Implementation
The General Permit requires a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) to oversee implementation
of the BMPs required at a project site in order to ensure proper oversight of the BMPs. The
QSP shall have primary responsibility and significant authority for the implementation,
maintenance, inspection and amendments to the approved SWPPP. The QSP will be
available at all times throughout the duration of the project. Duties of the QSP include but are
not limited to:

SECTION 1
Ensuring full compliance with the SWPPP and the General Permit.
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Implementing all elements of the SWPPP, including but not limited to:
Implementation of prompt and effective erosion and sediment control measures.
Implementing all non-stormwater management, and materials and waste
management activities such as: monitoring discharges (dewatering, diversion
devices); general site clean-up; vehicle and equipment cleaning, fueling and
maintenance; spill control; ensuring that no materials other than stormwater are
discharged in quantities which will have an adverse effect on receiving waters or
storm drain systems; etc.

Implementing all aspects of the Construction Site Monitoring program including
routine weekly, pre-, post- and daily storm event inspections (visual monitoring),
quarterly non-stormwater visual monitoring and required sampling for visible and nonvisible pollutants.

Preparing the annual report for SDCCD Property Agent’s signature.
Ensuring elimination of all unauthorized discharges.
The QSP shall be assigned authority by the Contractor to mobilize crews in order to make immediate
repairs to the control measures or to respond to spills.

Coordinating with the Contractor to assure all of the necessary corrections/repairs are
made immediately, and that the project complies with the SWPPP, the General
Permit and approved plans at all times.

Developing the Rain Event Action Plans (REAPs) for Risk Level 2 project sites and
evaluating the adequacy of site BMPs prior to any likely precipitation events.

Train any employees involved in the implementation of the SWPPP and its
components. This includes training on use of spill kits and inspection and sampling
procedures and methods.

Submitting Reports of Discharge, reports of illicit connections or illegal discharges and
other required reports.

The QSP shall oversee all contractors, subcontractors, and individuals who have the
potential to impact water quality. The Contractor is, required to appoint the QSP for
the project. The QSP shall have the qualifications identified in Section 5 of the
SWPPP.
Given that these QSP responsibilities are time sensitive and require the QSP perform or oversee
implementation, maintenance, and repair of BMPs, the SDCCD prefers that the QSP be an
appropriately trained and designated member of the Contractor’s staff.
SECTION 1
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Should the Contractor find it necessary to meet the requirement for a QSP through the use of a
subcontractor, a plan to ensure the roles, responsibilities, limits of authority and response times
for visiting the project site to conduct rain event inspections and monitoring to meet the Permit
requirements must be formally documented. In the event that some tasks will be delegated to
the Contractor’s staff, the staff should be designated and trained in the proper implementation
of these responsibilities.
The SDCCD requires that the Contractor identify who, if not the QSP, will be designated to
o
Monitor the construction site operations for compliance with the SWPPP and
CGP.
o
Conduct required inspections (daily, weekly, quarterly, pre-, during-, and post-)
rain event inspection.
o
Implement the SWPPP, including having authority to mobilize crews to make
immediate repairs to correct SWPPP deficiencies.
o
Conduct stormwater sampling and required non-stormwater sampling.
o
Train employees and subcontractors on SWPPP implementation.
o
Document the roles and responsibilities to be overseen by the QSP and
delegated to the Contractor’s staff in the Training/Delegation Form in Appendix
E.
The SDCCD requires that the QSP:
SECTION 1
o
Conduct required weekly inspections and Quarterly Non-Stormwater
Discharge inspections.
o
Train and delegate sampling requirements to individuals on site especially for
non-visible pollutant sampling and RL 2 effluent sampling.
o
Review and sign all inspection reports, corrective action reports, sampling
forms and results, reports of discharge and input to the Annual Report.
o
Develop and sign all REAPs.
o
Be at the job site within 2 hours of being contacted.
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The designated QSP for this construction project is:
Construction Phase:
QSP Name:
QSP E-mail:__________________________
QSP Certification #:
QSP Telephone No.:
Business Hour Address: ______________________________________________________
Effective Date: _____________________________________________________________
(Add/Delete Additional QSPs as necessary)
Construction Phase:
QSP Name:
QSP E-mail:__________________________
QSP Certification #:
QSP Telephone No.:
Business Hour Address: ______________________________________________________
Effective Dates: ______________________________________________________________
Construction Phase:
QSP Name:
QSP E-mail:__________________________
QSP Certification #:
QSP Telephone No.:
Business Hour Address: ______________________________________________________
Effective Dates: ____________________________________________________________
1.4 Plan Availability
The SWPPP must be retained at the construction site during working hours from the date of
project initiation to the date of termination of coverage under the CGP. If the SWPPP is
retained by a crewmember in a construction vehicle and is not at the project site, current copies
of the BMPs and map/drawing will be left with the field crew and the original SWPPP shall be
made available via request by telephone/radio. The SWPPP should be available at all times to
site employees, and to representatives of the City of San Diego, RWQCB, SWRCB, United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the SDCCD, and/or other local municipality or
stormwater management agency.
1.5 Plan Changes
The General Construction Permit requires that the discharger amend the SWPPP whenever
there is a change in project design, construction, or operations that may have a significant
effect on the potential for discharge of pollutants to surface waters, groundwater, or municipal
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separate storm sewer systems (MS4). The SWPPP shall also be amended if the discharger
violates any condition of the General Permit or has not achieved the general objective of
eliminating or minimizing pollutants in stormwater discharges. If the Regional Board determines
that the discharger is in violation of the General Construction Permit, the SWPPP should be
amended and implemented in a timely manner, but in no case more than 14 calendar days
after notification. In addition, the plan must be amended to identify any new contractor and/or
subcontractor that will implement a measure of the SWPPP.
All amendments and revisions to the SWPPP shall be done by a Qualified SWPPP Developer
(QSD). Amendments and revisions shall be dated and directly attached to the SWPPP. Each
amendment shall be signed by the QSD and logged on Table 1.
Recognizing that the QSD who authored the SWPPP is potentially not involved in the project
during construction, the QSD with the authority and responsibility to amend the SWPPP is:
Name: ________________________________________
Firm: _________________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________
Minor adjustments to the placement, locations and amount of BMPs in response to observed
deficiencies during required inspections or monitoring activities will be annotated on the WPCD
map. When minor adjustments to BMPs aggregate to the point they change the runoff
patterns, discharge locations or become significantly different from those described in the
SWPPP, an amendment will be made by a QSD incorporating these changes into the SWPPP.
The QSP is responsible for updating the SWPPP to reflect current project site conditions and
operations and adding documentation of training and inspection and monitoring results, as they
occur. The following sections will require updating on a regular basis:
Table 1 - Summary of SWPPP Amendments
Table 2 - Contractor/Subcontractor List
Table 6 - Inventory of Potential Pollutants Used or Stored on Site
Table 13 - SWPPP Reportable Quantity Releases
The documentation of ongoing inspections, monitoring, corrective actions and training shall
be accomplished by ensuring the following forms are filled out when required and included in
the appropriate SWPPP sections:
C - Site Inspections Forms.
Appendix D - Training Reporting Forms
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1.6 Retention of Records
The SWPPP, including all required inspection reports, compliance certifications, reports of
discharge, training records and records of data used to complete the NOI, must be retained for
at least 3 years after the NOT has been approved by the State. The Contractor must maintain
a copy of the SWPPP and inspection reports at the construction site from the date of project
initiation to the date coverage under the CGP is terminated. If conditions remain that prevent
the filing of an NOT immediately following completion of construction, the SWPPP
requirements, including inspection and reporting must be completed until the NOT is filed. The
turnover of the SWPPP to the SDCCD should be done as part of the project closeout process.
If the contractor is no longer present on site, the complete SWPPP document should be turned
over to the appropriate campus project management office. The SDCCD will maintain the
complete SWPPP document for its records for three years.
1.7 Signatory Requirements for Compliance Certification
All Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) and Notice of Terminations (NOTs) shall be
electronically signed, certified, and submitted via SMARTS by the LRP or the legally authorized
signatory. The LRP or approved signatory shall certify and submit all Annual Reports, or other
information required by the CGP or requested by the RWQCB, SWRCB, U.S. EPA, or local
stormwater management agency.
1.8 Contractor/Trade Contractor/Subcontractor List
Contractors, Trade contractors, and Subcontractors who will work on the site are listed in
Table 2. This list shall be kept current throughout the construction project. Each contractor,
trade contractor, and subcontractor shall have access to copies of applicable sections of the
SWPPP or equivalent documents prior to commencement of construction. Contractors, trade
contractors, and subcontractors shall receive training on the site specific SWPPP requirements
that affect their work according to Section 5 of this document. For example, concrete
contractors must be trained in the implementation of concrete washouts, prevention of any
rinse water or washout water from spilling on ground/surface, and spill cleanup procedures.
If contractors have not been selected at the time of the SWPPP preparation, then the
required information must be added to the SWPPP prior to commencement of the
project.
1.9 Notice of Termination (NOT)
To terminate coverage under the CGP, a NOT must be submitted. A NOT should be filed within
ninety (90) days of completion of construction. The NOT shall be electronically submitted to the
SWQCB via SMARTS when the construction project is complete or ownership has been
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transferred. A project is considered complete when all portions of the site have been
transferred to a new owner, or all of the following conditions have been met:

The site will not pose any additional sediment discharge risk than it did prior to the
commencement of construction activity;

There is no potential for construction-related stormwater pollutants to be discharged
into site runoff;

Final stabilization has been reached;

Construction materials and wastes have been disposed of properly;

Compliance with the post-construction standards (Section XIII) of the General Permit
has been demonstrated;

Post-construction stormwater management measures have been installed and a longterm maintenance plan has been established according to the SWPPP and Water
Quality Technical Report (WQTR); and

All construction-related equipment, materials and any temporary BMPs no longer
needed are removed from the site.
In order to terminate coverage under the CGP, final stabilization conditions must be satisfied in
the NOT. The NOT must attain final stabilization by one of the following methods:

70% final cover method - no computational proof required; or

RUSLE or RUSLE2 method – computational proof required; or

Custom method – the discharger shall demonstrate in some other manner than above
that the site complies with the final stabilization requirement in Section II.D.1.a.
The SDCCD prepares and submits the NOT for construction projects within its jurisdictional
areas when the above conditions have been met. For projects with more than 90 days of
permit coverage since the last Annual Report was submitted, an Annual Report must be
prepared and submitted prior to filing the Annual Report prior to filing the NOT.
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Table 1
SUMMARY OF SWPPP AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS
Amendment
or Revision
#
QSD Information (Name and
Signature)
Date
Implemented
Description of Amendment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Table 2
CONTRACTOR/TRADE CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST
General Contractor:
Responsible Person – Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP):
Name/Title
SWPPP Responsibilities
Phone
Number(s) 1
Address
Initial Training on Applicable
SWPPP Requirements
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
Trade Contractor(s):
Name/Title
SWPPP Responsibilities
Phone
Number(s) 1
Address
Initial Training on Applicable
SWPPP Requirements
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
Sub-Contractor(s):
Name/Title
SWPPP Responsibilities
Phone
Number(s) 1
Address
Initial Training on Applicable
SWPPP Requirements
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
Notes:
(1) Include: Daytime, Fax, Cellular/Pager, and Emergency Number
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Section 2
Project Information
2.1 Site Description
Note to SWPPP preparers: The information in this section can be presented in a tabular
or narrative form. The information with an asterisk (*) is required information to submit
the Notice of Intent (NOI.) Appendix B summarizes this information to facilitate the
electronic filing of the NOI in SMARTS.
The following is a description of the project site:
*Project Name:
*Project Address or Location:
*Project Size (acres):
*Disturbed Soil Area (acres):
*City:
*County:
*State:
Adjacent Properties (reference location as appropriate):
North:
Northeast:
East:
Southeast:
South:
Southwest:
West:
Northwest:
Adjacent Streets (reference location as appropriate):
North:
Northeast:
East:
Southeast:
South:
Southwest:
West:
Northwest:
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The project site location is identified on the Vicinity Map located in Appendix A. Water Pollution
Control Drawings (WPCDs) are also located in Appendix A. The WPCDs developed for the
various phases of development depict the required information listed in Table 3.
2.2 Existing Site Conditions
The following is a description of existing site conditions:
Land Use
Developed:
Yes
No
Description of Existing Land Use:
Description and Size of Existing Pervious Features:
Description and Size of Existing Impervious Features:
Potential Historic Contamination
Former Industrial Operations:
 Yes  No
Description of Former Industrial Operations:
Historic Contamination:
 Yes  No
Description of Historic Contamination:
Topography
Topographic Description:
Description of Changes in Elevation:
Stormwater Conveyance
*Project Discharges to City of San Diego Municipal Storm Drain System:
Project Discharges Directly to a Receiving Water Body:
Description of Storm Drain System/Drainage Pattern:
Discharge Points Along Site Perimeter:
* Name and Distance to Receiving Water Body:
Is Receiving Water Body listed for pollutants in Section 303(d) list?
 Yes  No
If Yes, List Pollutants
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 Yes  No
 Yes  No
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Soil and Geologic Conditions
Project has Fill Material:
Project has Native Material:
Soil Texture:
Sand
Loamy Sand
Silt
Sandy Clay Loam
Sandy Clay Silty Clay
Hydrologic Soil Group: A (high infiltration rate)
C (slow infiltration rate)
Soil Erodibility:
Slight
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Sandy Loam Loam Silty Loam
Clay Loam Silty Clay Loam
Clay
B (moderate infiltration rate)
D (very slow infiltration rate)
Moderate
Severe
Depth and Direction of Groundwater Flow:
Soil Report Reference (if applicable):
Location of Rain Gauges
Nearest Government facility with a rain gauge: ________________________________
________________________________
San Diego County gauges can be located using the following website:
http://www.sdcfcd.org/metadata.html
Location of On-site rain gauge: _______________________________________________
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Table 3
REQUIRED MAP INFORMATION
FEATURE
Permit Section – Attachment B Section J.2
Site Map/Water Pollution Control Drawing
Required Features:
Site boundaries
Stormwater collection and discharge points
Anticipated discharge location(s)
Relevant drainage areas
Sampling Locations
Drainage patters
Recommended Features:
Existing and proposed buildings, lots, and roadways
Temporary on-site drainage
General topography before and after construction
Location of Areas Designated for:
Required Features :
Soil or waste storage
Vehicle storage & service
Construction material loading, unloading, and access
BMP Descriptions for:
Required Features:
Waste handling and disposal areas
On-site storage and disposal of construction materials and waste
Erosion Control
Required Features:
Areas of soil disturbance (stabilized and exposed)
BMPs for erosion control
Recommended Features:
Areas of vegetation on site
Sediment Control
Required Features:
Description/Illustration of BMPs to prevent increase of sediment load in discharge
Non-Stormwater
Required Features:
Locations of discharges
Post-Construction
Required Features:
Location of BMPs
Permit Section – Attachment C Section B.1-4
BMP Descriptions for:
Required Features:
BMPs to minimize exposure of stormwater to construction materials, equipment, vehicles, waste
Location of Areas Designated for:
Required Features:
Equipment storage, cleaning, maintenance
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FEATURE
Permit Section – Attachment C Section D
Erosion Control
Required Features:
BMPs to control wind erosion
Permit Section – Attachment C Section F
Drainage
Required Features:
Locations of stormwater run-on
BMPs that divert off-site drainage from going through site
Recommended Features:
Drainage patterns
Slopes after major grading
Stormwater Inlets
Recommended Features:
Drainage patterns to stormwater inlets or receiving water
BMPs that protect stormwater inlets or receiving water
Permit Section – Attachment D Section B.7
Erosion Control
Required Features:
Construction phase / BMP sequencing schedule including supplemental pre-rain action plan for erosion control
measures (Risk Level 2 only)
Sediment control
Required Features:
Construction phase / BMP sequencing schedule including supplemental pre-rain action plan for sediment control
measures (Risk Level 2 only)
2.3 Proposed Construction Activities
Following is a description of proposed construction activities:
Project Description
Describe Project Activities (e.g., demo, grading, paving, unique site features): ______________
___________________________________________________________________________
* Project Start Date:
* Project End Date:
Future Project Land Use:
Function of Proposed Project:
Grading
Acreage of Graded Area:
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Commercial Applied Technology (laboratory)
Restaurant Streets
Facilities Support
Central Utilities Plant Steep Hillside Development
Educational Building Parking Lots/Structure Other
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Percent of Site to be Graded:
Cut
Grading Consists of:
Fill
Cut and Fill
Estimated Cubic Yards to be Graded:
Balanced Onsite Imported
Grading is Expected to be:
Exported
Locations of Stockpiles:
Construction Activities
Project Phased:
Yes
No
For All Phases:
Equipment Use
Vehicle/Equipment Cleaning
Vehicle/Equipment Fueling
Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance
Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management Solid Waste Management
Sanitary/Septic Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Phase 1:
Demolition
Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent to Water
Building Demolition (Structure, HVAC, Insulation)
Other
None
Phase 2:
Earthwork and Site Work
Clearing and Grubbing
Grading
Contaminated Soil Management Dewatering
Drainage Construction
Dredging
Utilities
Line Flushing
Material and Equipment Use over Water
Other
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Stockpiling
Temporary Stream Crossing
Pile Driving
Landscaping
None
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Phase 3:
Masonry, Concrete, Asphalt Work
Saw Cutting
Concrete Curing
Other
Paving and Grinding
Concrete Finishing
Concrete Placement
Concrete Waste Management
None
Phase 4:
Building and Facility Construction
Painting
Adhesives
Wood Products
Other
Material Use
Cleaners
Interior Construction
Material Delivery and Storage
Plumbing
None
Phase 5:
Landscape/Final Stabilization
Provide Description of the Final Stabilization measures that will be enacted on site.
Provide Description
Additional Phase(s):
Provide Description
Provide Description
Equipment Use
Vehicle/Equipment Cleaning
Vehicle/Equipment Fueling
Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance
Other
None
Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management Solid Waste Management
Sanitary/Septic Waste Management
Other
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Liquid Waste Management
None
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2.4 Construction Schedule
The proposed construction schedule is shown on Table 4. The schedule will be updated on a
regular basis to show changes in start or completion dates. These updates will be inserted into
the SWPPP when changes are deemed necessary. Schedules shall be ensured to include
BMP implementation concerns.
Table 4
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY MILESTONES
Milestone
Start Date
End Date
Prepare and submit SWPPP for review and approval by SDCCD.
Date Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) (e.g., NOI, SWPPP) submitted to SWRCB/Permit
filing fee mailed.
WDID # issued by the State Water Board.
Wet season dates
Dry season dates
Annual certification
Initial ground-breaking (must occur after completion of SWPPP and submittal of PRDs)
Mass clearing and grubbing/roadside clearing
Grading/excavation/trenching activities
BMP Implementation schedule:

Deployment of temporary soil stabilization

Deployment of temporary sediment control BMPs
Deployment of wind erosion control BMPs
Deployment of tracking control BMPs
Deployment of non-stormwater BMPs

Deployment of waste management and materials pollution control BMPs
Paving, saw cutting, and any other pavement related activities
Major planned stockpiling operations
Construction of structures and paved surfaces
Installation of LID and post-construction BMPs (Discuss in Section 3.8)
Site clean-up
Anticipated final stabilization (erosion control) date including landscaping
Anticipated construction completion date
Anticipated filing of Notice of Termination (NOT) to RWQCB.
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October 1
April 30
May 1
September
30
Annually,
Prior to
September 1
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2.5 Site Risk Level
This risk level will determine the minimum level of BMPs that will be acceptable with the project
construction activities and the minimum level of site-specific monitoring and reporting that will
be required. The risk level is based on project duration, proximity to impaired waters, and soil
conditions. The risk level for the project has been calculated based on the following site
specific information:
*Project start date: ____________________________
*Project end date: ____________________________
Should the construction dates change, the risk level must be recalculated and the period of coverage
must be changed in SMARTS via a change of information (COI.)
*Location of project (address and/or Latitude and Longitude coordinates):
__________________________________________________________________________
Method used to determine K, L, and S:  EPA Map  Site specific testing (ASTM D-422)
 Other_______________________ (Specify)
The risk level for this project is calculated to be:
 Risk Level 1
 Risk Level 2
 Risk Level 3 (If Risk Level 3, another
SWPPP/SWPPP Template must be utilized)
A summary of the risk level determination using the sediment and receiving water risk
worksheet from Appendix 1 of the CGP is included in Appendix B.
Note to SWPPP preparers: Provide a description in this section of the risk level
calculated for the project and how it was achieved. For a project with a calculated
sediment risk value close to the border between two risk levels (e.g., Low and Medium)
a sensitivity analysis should be performed in order to verify if a variation in one of the
calculated parameters (e.g., project schedule) could move the project into a different
risk level. The sensitivity analysis results and how it was performed should be
discussed in this section.
2.6 Stormwater Run-on from Offsite Areas
Anticipated drainage patterns following the completion of major grading activities are shown on
the WPCDs. Run-on from offsite areas will be prevented from flowing through areas that have
been disturbed by construction unless appropriate conveyance systems are in place.
Calculations for anticipated stormwater run-on are shown below.
Run-on from offsite areas anticipated:
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 Yes*  No
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 Yes*  No
Run-on potential was observed in the field:
(*If yes, then complete the run-on calculations and identify appropriate diversion BMPs.)
QSD shall provide narrative to describe the site’s run-on based on consideration of the
historic run-on observed on site. If this information is documented in a separate
drainage or hydrology report, it is recommended that this be summarized in this table
and referenced in the report.
Calculating stormwater run-on
Q = CiA
Where
Q = runoff flow rate in cubic feet per second (cfs)
C = runoff coefficient (unitless)
i = design intensity (inches per hour) based on a 10-yr, 6-hr rainfall
event
A = site area, in acres
Worksheet 2.1 can be used to calculate run-on from a drainage area using the Rational Method. Make additional copies of
Worksheet 2.1 if more than one watershed drains onto the project site.
Worksheet 2.1 – CALCULATING ANTICIPATED RUN-ON FLOWS FROM
OFFSITE DRAINING AREAS
Land Use Type
And Cover
(C)
Runoff Coefficient
(i)
Rainfall
Intensity
(in/hr)
(A)
Area of
Runoff
(acres)
(Q)
Sub area Flow
(cfs)
Sub area:
Sub area:
Sub area:
Q Total Flow (cfs):
The CGP requires that temporary BMPs be implemented to direct offsite run-on around the
disturbed areas of the project site. Table 7 in Section 3.1 describes the BMPs that were
selected to control the run-on based on these calculations.
2.7 Runoff Coefficient
A summary of runoff coefficient data (before and after construction) is shown below. Runoff
coefficient calculations were performed using Worksheet 2.2 or shown in the Water Quality
Technical Report (WQTR)/Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) document:
*Project Size (acres):
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Pre-construction Pervious Area:
*Pre-construction Impervious Area:
Pre-construction Runoff Coefficient:
Post-construction Pervious Area:
*Post-construction Impervious Area:
Post-construction Runoff Coefficient:
Runoff coefficients can be estimated from site plan maps, which show where impervious
surfaces, vegetation and permeable surfaces will be. Use Worksheet 2.2 and the following
steps to calculate overall site runoff coefficients for both pre- and post-construction conditions at
the site:
1. Determine the areas of pervious and impervious surfaces.
2. Multiply the pervious area by its associated runoff coefficient and the impervious area by its
associated runoff coefficient and add the totals. Refer to the San Diego County Hydrology
Manual, Table 3-1 for runoff coefficients.
3. Divide by the total site area to obtain the average site runoff coefficient.
If the pre- and post-construction areas consist of several different types of impervious areas, it
may be necessary to use professional judgment in determining specific runoff coefficients for
the different land surfaces.
Note to SWPPP preparer; this information regarding runoff coefficients and pervious
and impervious areas is also used in the Water Balance Calculator discussed in section
3.9 of this SWPPP. Information should be consistent or differences should be noted
and discussed.
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Worksheet 2.2 - Pre- and Post-Construction Site Runoff Coefficients
Total Project Area: __________ Acres
Step 1: Pre-Construction Land Use Conditions:
Acres: ________________X Impervious Runoff Coefficient:_________=
Pre-Construction Impervious Area
Sub-area/Total Area = __________% Impervious
Acres: ___________X Pervious Runoff Coefficient:_________ =
Pre-Construction Pervious Area
Sub-area/Total Area = ____________%Pervious
(C1 + C2) /Total Area = __________ Average Pre-Project Runoff Coefficient
Step 2: Post-Construction Land Use Conditions:
Acres: __________X Impervious Runoff Coefficient:__________=
Post-Construction Impervious Area
Sub-area/Total Area = ____________% Impervious
Acres: ___________X Pervious Runoff Coefficient:__________ =
Post-Construction Pervious Area
Sub-area/Total Area = ___________% Pervious
(C3 + C4)/Total Area = ______________ Average Post-Construction Runoff Coefficient
2.8 Potential Construction Site Polluants and Inventory
Construction activities have the potential to generate pollutants in stormwater discharges if no
BMPs are implemented. Construction activities can be grouped into categories for the purpose
of identifying likely pollutants.
The CGP requires that potential pollutant sources must be identified and products used and/or
expected to be used and the end products produced are to be inventoried. The CGP makes a
distinction between developing a list of potential pollutant sources and the inventory of
pollutants on site. Table 5 identifies the types of construction activities and associated
characteristic pollutants anticipated to be present at this construction site. Where possible, the
locations of these potential pollutant sources are shown on the WPCDs. Details of BMPs for
controlling these pollutants are discussed in Section 3. Table 6 is an inventory of pollutants
actually used or stored on site. Alternatively, the Hazardous Materials Inventory required by the
Safety Plan may be used as a baseline of pollutants and updated to include other potential
pollutants that are not hazardous materials and should be included in the SWPPP.
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Table 5
ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTANTS
Construction Type
Associated Activity/Products With Potential
To Cause Stormwater Pollution
Associated
Potential Pollutants
Demolition
Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent
to Water
Building Demolition (HVAC, insulation)
Sediment, concrete
particles, wood debris,
asbestos, freon,
aluminum, zinc
Earthwork
Clearing and grubbing
Grading activities
Stockpiling
Disturbance of contaminated soil
Dewatering
Temporary Stream Crossing
Drainage Construction
Dredging
Pile Driving
Utilities
Line Flushing (hydrostatic test water, pipe
flushing)
Landscaping (vegetation control, (herbicides)
planting and plant maintenance; use of soil
additives, production of solid waste such as
trees, shrubs green waste and mulch)
Material and Equipment Use Over Water
Sediment,
Soil Amendments
(gypsum, lime)
List identified soil and
dredged contaminant
Chlorine,
BOD, fertilizers,
herbicides, nutrients
(nitrogen, phosphorous,
and potassium) acidity/
alkalinity, metals,
aluminum sulfate, sulfur
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Table 5 (Continued)
ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SITE POLLUTANTS
Associated Activity/Products With Potential
To Cause Stormwater Pollution
Associated
Potential Pollutants
Masonry, Concrete, Asphalt Work
Saw Cutting (cement and brick dust, saw cut
slurries)
Paving and Grinding
Concrete Placement (colored chalks)
Concrete Curing (curing and glazing compounds
Concrete Finishing (surface cleaners)
Concrete Waste Management
Concrete, sediments,
acidity, metals, asbestos,
particulates, cold mix,
asphalt emulsion, liquid
asphalt
Building Construction
Painting (paint thinners, acetone, methyl ethyl
ketone, stripper paints, lacquers, varnish,
enamels, turpentine, gum spirit, solvents, dyes,
stripping pigments and sanding)
Material Use
Material Delivery and Storage
Adhesives (glues, resins, epoxy synthetics,
caulks, sealers, putty, sealing agents and coal
tars)
Cleaners (polishes (metal, ceramic, tile), etching
agents, cleaners, ammonia, lye, caustic, sodas,
bleaching agents and chromate salts)
Plumbing (solder (lead, tin), flux (zinc chloride),
pipe fitting)
Wood Products (sawdust, particle board dust and
treated woods)
Interior Construction (tile cutting, flashing, sawcutting drywall, galvanized metal in nails and
fences, and electric wiring)
VOCs, metals, phenolics
and mineral spirits,
BOD, formaldehyde,
copper and creosote
Phenolics, formaldehydes,
asbestos, benzene,
phenols and naphthalene
Metals, acidity/alkalinity,
chromium
Lead, zinc and tin
Copper, aluminum,
sediments, minerals, and
asbestos
Equipment Use
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Total petroleum
hydrocarbons, oils and
grease, coolants, benzene
and derivatives
Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Management
Solid Waste Management (litter, trash, and
debris)
Liquid Waste Management (wash waters)
Sanitary Septic Waste Management (portable
toilets, disturbance of existing sewer lines)
Plastic, paper, cigarettes,
wood products, steel, etc.
Concrete, sediment, oil
and grease, detergents
Bacteria, BOD, pathogens
Other_______________________
__________________________
____________________
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Table 6
INVENTORY OF POTENTIAL POLLUTANTS (CHEMICALS, MATERIALS, AND
EQUIPMENT1) USED OR STORED ON SITE
Date
Description and Location
Quantity
Date Materials
Consumed /Removed
from Site
QSP should make several copies of this Inventory form and update as quantities arrive or are removed
from site. Complete forms should be included in site inspections and included in SWPPP.
This does not include materials and equipment that are designed to be outdoors and exposed
to environmental conditions (i.e. poles, equipment pads, cabinets, conductors, insulators,
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bricks, etc.). Describe any special BMPs or hazardous material requirements, such as
secondary containment, that are needed to contain the listed materials.
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Section 3
Best Management Practices
This section describes the BMPs to be implemented to eliminate or reduce pollutants in
stormwater runoff and authorized non-stormwater discharges from the project site during
construction.
The CGP describes specific BMPs that are required to minimize or prevent pollutants in
stormwater runoff. BMPs are controls, structures and management practices that are selected
and adapted to the project site to achieve the best conventional control technology (BCT) for
traditional pollutants, such as sediment, and the best available technology economically
available (BAT) for toxic pollutants and non-conventional pollutants. The permit requires the
developer/owner to choose the most economical, effective, and possibly innovative BMPs to
reduce or eliminate pollutants in runoff. The BMPs described in this section are designed to
meet the minimum BMPs specified in the permit and additional BMPs selected by the QSD
based on site conditions and phase to meet the BAT/BCT standards to reduce or eliminate
stormwater pollution as required by the CGP. Additional BMPs may be added during
construction to address deficiencies identified during routine and rain event inspections or to
correct an exceedance of a Numeric Action Level (NAL).
The permit contains specific requirements for Run-on and Run-off, Erosion (Site Stabilization),
and Sediment controls, and Housekeeping BMPs, including Material and Waste Management
and Non-Stormwater BMPs. The following subsections contain BMP consideration checklists
that indicate the specific BMPs that will be implemented on the project site to meet the CGP
requirements. These BMPs were selected by considering:
a. The quantity, physical characteristics, and locations of each potential pollutant souce
listed in Tables 5 and 6,
b. The volume of on site run-on and runoff calculated in Sections 2.6 and 2.7,
c. The degree to which pollutants associated with these materials may be exposed or
mobilized by contact with stormwater or authorized non-stormwater discharges, and
d. The direct or indirect pathways that pollutants may be exposed to stormwater or
authorized non-stormwater discharges,
These subsections also include narrative explaining how the selected BMPs will be
incorporated into the project. The actual location of the BMPs will be shown on the WPCD in
Appendix A.
Risk Level 2 projects must document all housekeeping BMPs in the SWPPP and Rain Event
Action Plans (REAP) by the nature and phase of the construction project. The CGP recognizes
that each phase has activities that can result in different water quality effects from different
pollutants, resulting in the selection and placement of different BMPs. Construction phases may
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include grading (G), land development (LD), streets and utilities (SU), vertical (V) construction,
landscaping and site stabilization (LS) for traditional land development projects.
BMPs with a check mark (√) in Tables 7 through 14 refer to minimum BMPs specifically
required by the permit. BMPs marked with an X are BMPs required by SDCCD, and include
the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements for minimum
construction site pollution prevention BMPs.
The BMP numbers refer to the Fact sheets prepared by the California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA). The BMP Fact sheets are from the 2009 CASQA Construction BMP
Guidance Handbook/Portal and have the working details of the BMPs. CASQA Fact sheets for
BMPs that have been selected to be implemented on the project site are included in Appendix
E. BMPs that will not be used on the project site should not be included in Appendix E.
Copies of these CASQA Construction BMP Fact sheets are used under the limited copyright
provided to the San Diego Community College District as part of the SWPPP signatory CASQA
subscription and may be used for the sole purpose of preparing SWPPPs for the SDCCD. Use
of the BMPs from the CASQA Construction BMP Guidance Handbook in SWPPPs for other
property owners, clients or for resale or other purposes may be a violation of Federal Copyright
law.
3.1 Run-on and Runoff Controls
The CGP requires that all run-on, all runoff within the site and all runoff discharging off the site
be effectively managed. The following BMPs will be implemented to divert the run-on from
offsite areas around disturbed areas of the project site. Runoff will be controlled within the site
and prior to discharging off the site by the BMPs selected in the table below. These BMPs will
be sized to convey the anticipated flow rates that were calculated in Sections 2.6 and 2.7. The
locations of these BMPs have been included on the WPCDs.
Note to SWPPP preparer: The information in these tables should be shown on the
appropriate phase of the drawing. Avoid checking multiple boxes and leaving to the
discretion of the QSP. If this is the QSD’s strategy, specifically indicated and provide a
range of potential BMP options for use.
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Table 7
TEMPORARY BMPs TO CONTROL RUN-ON/RUNOFF
BMP
No.
BMP
Earth Dikes/Drainage
Swales & Lined
Ditches
Outlet Protection/
SS-10 Velocity Dissipation
Devices
SS-9
CHECK
IF
USED1
DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP WILL BE USED
OR
DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE2


SS-11 Slope Drains

SC-4
Check Dam

SC-8
Sandbag Barrier

SC-9
Straw Bale Barrier

Use is discouraged. Consider alternative BMP
Other Innovative or Specialized BMPs
Roof drain or
downspout diversions
Gravel Bags with
wrapped plastic


Containment Options

Other

Describe alternate BMPs, here or in text.
(1) The minimum BMPs shall be selected or an explanation provided as to why they are not appropriate for the site or project
phase.)
(2) Phases: Demolition (D), Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site
Stabilization (LS).
Note to SWPPP Preparer: Special considerations in selecting innovative or specialized BMPs
should be noted here, as appropriate. Also include potential actions for use in a rain event as
part of the REAP. For example:
Concentrated flows discharging to vegetated areas should be diverted until plant
establishment has occurred.

Alternative run-on BMPs, such as a gravel bag wrapped in plastic, or
manufactured BMPs, should be considered in lieu of sand bags.

Alternative runoff BMPs might include a 6-8 inch depression below paved
surfaces at the project boundary BMPs or containment strategy to collect runoff.

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Placing temporary berms around high risk areas such as concrete delivery haul
routes just prior to rain events to divert runoff. This should be described to provide
direction to the QSP.

3.2 Erosion Control (Soil Stabilization)
Erosion control, also referred to as soil stabilization, consists of source control measures that
are designed to prevent soil particles from detaching and becoming transported in stormwater
runoff or by wind. Erosion control BMPs protect the soil surface by covering and/or binding soil
particles. This project will incorporate erosion control (including wind control) BMPs required by
the CGP, contract documents, and other considerations the QSD determines necessary to
meet the discharge prohibitions. This project will implement the following minimum practices for
effective temporary and final soil stabilization during construction:
1. Effective wind erosion control.
2. Soil cover for inactive areas and all finished slopes, open space, utility backfill, and
completed lots.
3. Limit the use of plastic materials when more sustainable, environmentally friendly
alternatives exist. Where plastics are deemed necessary, the discharger shall consider
the use of plastic materials resistant to solar degradation.
4. Risk level 2 projects shall implement appropriate erosion control BMPs (runoff control
and soil stabilization) to inconjunction with sediment control BMPs for areas under
active construction. Run -on, run off within the site and runoff that discharges off the
site will be effectively managed. Run-on to the site shall be effectively managed by
directing run-on away from disturbed areas.
Inactive areas of construction are areas that have been disturbed by construction activity that
are not scheduled to be re-disturbed for at least 14 days. Active areas of construction are
areas undergoing land surface disturbance. Inactive areas must have erosion control BMPs
described in the SWPPP. This includes construction activity in all phases of construction.
Sufficient erosion control materials will be maintained onsite to allow implementation of
corrective actions in conformance with the CGP requirements in a timely manner. This
includes implementation requirements for active and non-active areas that require deployment
of additional BMPs before the onset of rain.
Additional Erosion Controls for Risk Level 2 Projects
 Applicable
 Not Applicable
For Risk Level 2 projects, the following additional BMP requirements will be implemented:
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Appropriate erosion control BMPs (runoff control and soil stabilization) will be installed in
conjunction with sediment control BMPs for areas under active construction. Implementation
and locations of temporary erosion control BMPs are shown on the appropriate phase of the
WPCDs in Appendix A and/or described in this section. The following erosion control BMP
consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that will be implemented to control erosion on the
construction site. The following list of BMPs also includes narrative explaining how the selected
BMPs will be incorporated into the project:
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Table 8
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL BMPs
BMP
No.
BMP
BMP MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT
FOR ALL RISK
LEVELS
CHECK
IF USED
WE-1
Wind Erosion
Control


EC-1
Scheduling
X
EC-2
Preservation of
Existing Vegetation
X


EC-3
Hydraulic Mulch
EC-4
Hydroseeding
EC-5
Soil Binder
EC-6
Straw Mulch
EC-7
Geotextiles, Plastic
Covers, & Erosion
Control
Blankets/Mats
EC-8
Wood Mulching
EC-9
EC10
Earth
Dikes/Drainage
Swales & Lined
Ditches
Outlet Protection/
Velocity Dissipation
Devices
EC11
Slope Drains
EC12
Stream bank
Stabilization
Stockpile

Management
ADDITIONAL/INNOVATIVE EROSION
CONTROL BMPs USED
WM-3
Erosion control options for Inactive areas3
DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP
WILL BE USED
OR
DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT
SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE (2)
DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP
WILL BE USED AND WHY BMP WAS
SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE













(1) The minimum BMPs shall be selected or an explanation provided as to why they are not appropriate for the site or
project phase.)
(2) Phases: Demolition (D), Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and
Site Stabilization (LS).
(3) All inactive disturbed areas designated to be inactive for 14 days or more must have soil stabilization in the form of
cover.
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Implementation of Erosion Control BMPs
Note to SWPPP Preparer: Discuss the specific BMPs selected and how they will be
utilized within the site. Annotate the BMP’s selected on the WPCD(s) as appropriate.
Provide a range of BMPs that could be used for erosion control in inactive areas and for
active areas on Risk Level 2 sites.
BMPs will be deployed in a sequence to follow the progress of various project phases including
grading, demolition, and construction. As the locations of soil disturbance change, erosion and
sedimentation controls will be adjusted accordingly to control stormwater runoff at the
downgrade perimeter and drain inlets. BMPs will be mobilized as follows:

The project schedule will sequence construction activities with the installation of
erosion control measures. The construction schedule will be arranged as much as
practicable to leave existing vegetation undisturbed until immediately prior to grading.

The QSP will monitor weather using National Weather Service reports
(http://www.srh.noaa.gov/) to track conditions and alert crews to the onset of rainfall
events.

All BMPs will be inspected to verify they are properly implemented and to determine
the need for corrective action as described in Section 6.3.

Inactive disturbed soil areas will be stabilized with temporary or permanent erosion
control before rain events.

Disturbed soil areas that are substantially complete will be stabilized with permanent
erosion control and vegetation (if within seeding window for seed establishment).

Prior to forecasted storm events, temporary erosion control BMPs will be deployed as
needed, and inspected. If not already in place, all inactive areas must have erosion
control. All Risk Level 2 sites must have erosion control BMPs in additon to sediment
control BMPs.

The project will maintain appropriate and sufficient temporary erosion control BMPs
and BMP materials onsite throughout the life of the project to make necessary
corrective actions identified in routine and rain event inspections in a timely manner.
3.3 Sediment Control
Sediment controls are structural measures that are intended to complement and enhance the
erosion control (soil stabilization) measures and reduce sediment discharges from construction
areas. Sediment controls are designed to intercept soil particles that have been detached and
transported by the force of water. The CGP requires the specific BMPs for perminter controls,
construction entrances and exits, run-on and runoff controls and inlet protection. Specifically:
Perimeter controls: Sediment control BMPs will be installed at all appropriate locations along
the site perimeter at all times during the project.
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Construction entrances and exits: These locations shall be stabilized to sufficiently control
erosion and sediment discharges from the site. Construction activity traffic to and from the
project will be limited to entrances and exits that employ effective controls to prevent offsite
tracking of sediment.
Inlet Protection: Storm drain inlets should be maintained and protected from activities that
reduce their effectiveness. The SDCCD requires effective drain inlet protection for all project
sites, regardless of risk level. Note that drain inlet protection alone cannot be relied upon for
effective sediment control.
Note to SWPPP Preparer: Drain inlet protection may vary based on phase of
construction. For example, during demolition or grading, drain inlets may be blocked
with filter fabric or completely covered and runoff contained on site. Discuss the
specific drain inlet protection by phase, BMP variations from the fact sheet, and how
they will be utilized within the site.
This project will incorporate minimum temporary sediment controls required by the CGP,
contract documents, and other considerations the QSD determines necessary to meet the
discharge prohibitions.
Temporary sediment control materials, equivalent to approximately 10% of the installed
quantities on the site will be maintained onsite throughout the duration of the project to allow
implementation of corrective actions in response to breaches, failures or emergencies or as a
result of required inspections. Prior to disturbing a new area, additional temporary sediment
control materials necessary to protect the disturbed area will be stored onsite.
Additional Sediment Controls for Risk Level 2 Projects
 Applicable
 Not Applicable
For Risk Level 2 projects, the following additional BMP requirements will be implemented:
Appropriate erosion control BMPs (runoff control and soil stabilization) will be installed in
conjunction with sediment control BMPs for areas under active construction.
Linear sediment controls will be installed along the toe of the slope, face of the slope, and at
the grade breaks of exposed slopes to comply with sheet flow lengths in accordance with
Table 9.
Table 9
CRITICAL SLOPE/SHEET FLOW LENGTHS
COMBINATIONS
Slope Percentage
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Table 9
CRITICAL SLOPE/SHEET FLOW LENGTHS
COMBINATIONS
Slope Percentage
Sheet flow length not to exceed
0-25%
20 feet
25-50%
15 feet
Over 50%
10 feet
Storm drain inlets and perimeter controls, runoff control BMPs, and pollutant controls at
entrances and exits (e.g., tire washoff locations) will be maintained and protected from
activities that reduce their effectiveness.
Immediate access roads will be inspected on a daily basis. When necessary and prior to any
rain event, any sediment or other construction activity-related materials that are deposited on
the roads will be removed (by vacuuming or sweeping).
The following sediment control BMP consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that will be
implemented to control sediment on the construction site. The BMP selected to meet the
specific CGP required controls (perimiter controls,wind controls, etc.) should be annotated.
Implementation and locations of temporary sediment control BMPs are shown on the
appropriate phase of the WPCDs in Appendix A and/or described in this section. The BMP
working details that will be adhered to are found in Appendix E of this SWPPP. The following
list of BMPs and narrative explains how the selected BMPs will be incorporated into the project:
Table 10
TEMPORARY SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS
BMP No.
BMP
BMP MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT
FOR ALL RISK
LEVELS(1)
CHECK IF
USED
DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE
BMP WILL BE USED
OR
DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT
SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE (2)
Indicate which BMPs were selected to meet CGP required perimeter, run-on and runoff and wind erosion control BMPs.
SE-1
Silt Fence
SE-2
Desilting Basin
SE-3
Sediment Trap
SE-4
Check Dam
SE-5
Fiber Rolls
SE-6
SE-7
SE-8
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Gravel Bag
Berm
Street Sweeping
and Vacuuming
Sandbag Barrier






X  (RL 2)

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Straw Bale
Barrier
Storm Drain
Inlet Protection
Stabilized
Construction
Entrance/Exit
Stabilized
Construction
Roadway
Entrance/Outlet
Tire Wash
SE-9
SE-10
TC-1
TC-2
TC-3

X





DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE
BMP WILL BE USED AND WHY BMP
WAS SELECTED
ADDITIONAL SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPs USED
 Yes  No
Phase-specific Drain Inlet Protection
Use of depression or containment area
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE


The minimum BMPs shall be selected or an explanation provided as to why they are not appropriate for the site or
project phase.)
Phases: Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site
Stabilization (LS).
On sites where sediment basins are to be used, the sediment basin shall be designed according
to the methods provided in the CASQA’s Construction BMP Guidance Handbook.
Stormwater runoff can be contained or retained on site through the appropriate use of
depressions, site grading and berms and then allowed to infiltrate into the ground. The drainage
area and containment volume should be calculated to ensure there is sufficient capacity for the
anticipated volume. Appropriate methods for discharging the accumulated water (infiltrate,
discharge to landscaped area on project site, haul offsite) should be identified in advance.)
Accumulated water should not be discharged to the storm drain. Visual observations and
sampling of accumulated stormwater is required by the permit and should be identified in the
Construction Site Monitoring Plan (CSMP).
The use of any post-construction BMP drainage areas (swales, bio filtration areas) as a
temporary construction drainage/containment area must be identified in the SWPPP, consider
the phase of construction (installation of filter fabric, undertrains, etc.) and its long term effect on
the post-construction BMP, and be approved by the civil design engineer.
Implementation of Temporary Sediment Controls
Note to SWPPP Preparer: Discuss the specific BMPs selected and how they will be
utilized within the site. Annotate the BMP’s selected on the WPCD(s) as appropriate.

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Temporary sediment control BMPs will be deployed according to the schedule shown
in SWPPP Section 2.4.
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
When rain is anticipated, temporary sediment controls will be implemented at the
draining perimeter of disturbed soil areas, at the toe of exterior slopes, at storm drain
inlets and at outfall areas, as needed.

In the event of a predicted storm, temporary sediment control materials will be
maintained onsite.
For risk Level 2 projects, these additional BMPs should be formalized in the REAP as described
in Section 4.
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3.4 Non-Stormwater Management
Authorized non-stormwater discharges may include those from dechlorinated potable water
sources provided the discharge prohibitions are met and the discharges are not subject to a
separate permit adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. All other nonstormwater discharges must be controlled through appropriate management practices and
BMPs.. A list of construction activities and potential non-stormwater discharges is provided in
Section 2.8, and the requirement to maintain an inventory of pollutants stored onsite is
described in Section 2.8.
The CGP specifically requires management or structural BMPs to ensure the following
requirements are met:
Vehicles shall be washed in such a manner to prevent non-stormwater discharges to MS4
drainaige systems.
Streets shall be cleaned in such a manner to prevent unauthorized stormwater discharges.
Prevent disposal of any rinse or wash waters or materials on impervious or pervious site
surfaces or into the stormdrain system. Be particularly careful of concrete washout water, and
any runoff influenced by cementaceous materials.
Implement good housekeeping measures for vehicle storage and maintenance to prevent
oils, grease or fuel from leaking into the ground, storm drains or surface waters. Fuel all
equipment and vehicles in a designated area with appropirate BMPs and clean leaks/spills
and dispose of leaking materials immediately.
Ensure the containment of concrete washout areas and other washout areas that may contain
additional pollutants so there is no discharge into the underlying soil and onto the surrounding
areas.
The following BMP consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that have been selected to
control non-stormwater pollution on the construction site. Implementation and locations of nonstormwater control BMPs are shown on the WPCDs in Appendix A. The following list of BMPs
and narrative explains how the selected BMPs will be incorporated into the project
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Table 11
NON-STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMPS
BMP
No.
BMP
NS-1
Water Conservation
Practices
NS-2
Dewatering Operations
NS-3
NS-4
Clear Water Diversion
NS-6
Illicit Discharge/Illegal
Dumping Reporting
NS-7
Potable Water/Irrigation
NS-9
NS-10
X
Vehicle and Equipment
Cleaning
Vehicle and Equipment
Fueling
Vehicle and Equipment
Maintenance
CHECK
IF USED











Pile Driving Operations

NS-12
Concrete Curing

NS-13
Concrete Finishing

NS-15
Material and Equipment
Use Over Water
Structure
Demolition/Removal
Over or Adjacent to
Water
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE(2)

NS-11
NS-14
DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP
WILL BE USED
OR
DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT SELECTED


Paving and Grinding
Operations
Temporary Stream
Crossing
NS-5
NS-8
BMP MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT
FOR ALL RISK
LEVELS
Recommend prohibiting this practice,
unless specific project work requires it.
Provide detail on how fueling drip/spill
protection will be implemented
Recommend prohibiting this practice,
unless specific project work requires it.


Other BMPs
(1) The minimum BMPs shall be selected or an explanation provided as to why they are not appropriate for the site or
project phase.)
(2) Phases: Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site
Stabilization (LS).
Implementation of Non Stormwater Management BMPs
Note to SWPPP Preparer: Discuss the specific BMPs selected and how they will be
utilized within the site. Annotate the BMP’s selected on the WPCD(s) as appropriate.
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3.5 Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control
Good site “Housekeeping” measures will be implemented to minimize the potential threat to
water quality from site operations including the storage of construction materials, the application
and storage of landscape materials and management of wastes and waste materials on
site.Construction site debris, including trash, is a prohibited discharge in the CGP. A list of
construction activities and potential materials to be utilized and waste to be generated and the
requirement to maintain an inventory of materials and wastes is described in Section 2.8.
The CGP specifically requires management or structural BMPs to ensure the following
requirements are met:
Construction Material Mangement:




Store chemicals in watertight containers (with appropriate secondary containment to
prevent any spillage or leakage) or in a storage shed (completely enclosed).
Minimize exposure of construction materials to precipitation.
Cover and berm loose stockpiled construciton materials that are not actively being
used (i.e. soil, spoils, aggregate, fly-ash, stucco, hydrated line, etc.) SDCCD requires
that all stockpiles be covered at end of day and prior to rain. Berms implemented for
stockpile BMPs must be efective to divert run-on and prevent runoff.Implement BMPs
to prevent the off-site tracking of loose construction and landscape materials.
Implement good housekeeping measures on the construction site to control the air
deposition of site materials (sediment, trash, metals, nutrients, bacterial, oil and grease
and organics) and from site operations.
Landscape Material Management:





Contain stockpiled materials such as mulches and topsoil when they are not actively
being used.
Contain fertilizers and other landscape materials when they are not actively being
used.
Discontinue the application of any erodible landscape material within 2 days before a
forecasted rain event or during periods of precipitation.
Apply erodible landscape material at quantities and application rates according to
manufacture recommendations or based on written specifications by knowledgeable
and experienced field personnel.
Stack erodible landscape material on pallets and cover or store such materials when
not being used or applied.
Waste Management:



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Ensure the containment of sanitation facilities (e.g., portable toilets) to prevent
discharges of pollutants to the stormwater drainage system or receiving water.
Clean or replace sanitation facilities and inspect them regularly for leaks and spills.
Cover waste disposal containers at the end of every business day and during a rain
event.
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



Ensure the containment of concrete washout areas and other washout areas that may
contain additional pollutants so there is no discharge into the underlying soil and onto
the surrounding areas.
Identify appropriate protection for demolition waste stockpiles. All demolition waste
piles must be covered and bermed to divert run-on away from piles at the end of each
day or placed in a location where runoff will not discharge. Use covered waste
dumpsters for smaller stockpiles or where feasible.
Prevent discharges from waste disposal containers to the stormwater drainage system
or receiving water.
Contain and securely protect stockpiled waste material from wind and rain at all times
unless actively being used.
The following BMP consideration checklist indicates the BMPs that have been selected to
control construction site wastes and materials. Implementation and locations of the central
material handling and waste management BMPs are shown on the appropriate phase of the
WPCDs in Appendix A. The BMP Factsheets that describe the working details of these BMPs
are found in Appendix E of this SWPPP. The following list of BMPs and narrative explains how
the selected BMPs will be incorporated into the project:
Table 12
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL BMPS
BMP
No.
BMP
WM-1
Material Delivery
and Storage
WM-2
Material Use
BMP MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT
FOR ALL RISK
LEVELS



Stockpile
WM-3
Management
Spill Prevention
WM-4

and Control
Solid Waste
WM-5

Management
Hazardous Waste
WM-6
Management
Contaminated Soil
WM-7
Management
Concrete Waste
WM-8

Management
Sanitary/Septic
WM-9
Waste

Management
Liquid Waste
WM-10

Management
ADDITIONAL/INNOVATIVE NONSTORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMPs USED
 Yes  No
BMP No.
BMP
Demolition waste pile strategy/options
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DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP
WILL BE USED
OR
DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE(2)
DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP WILL BE USED
AND WHY BMP WAS SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE
CHECK IF
USED










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Table 12
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MATERIALS POLLUTION CONTROL BMPS
BMP
No.
BMP
BMP MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT
FOR ALL RISK
LEVELS
CHECK IF
USED
DESCRIBE WHERE AND HOW THE BMP
WILL BE USED
OR
DESCRIBE WHY BMP WAS NOT SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION
PHASE(2)
(1) The minimum BMPs shall be selected or an explanation provided as to why they are not appropriate for the site or
project phase.)
(2) Phases: Grading (G), Land development (LD), Streets and Utilities (SU), Vertical (V), Landscaping and Site
Stabilization (LS).
All materials and wastes will be stored in the designated locations at the end of each day and in the
event of anticipated rain.
All waste materials generated onsite will be removed in accordance with the contract documents.
Implementation of Waste Management and Material Pollution Control BMPs
Note to SWPPP Preparer: Discuss the specific BMPs selected and how they will be
utilized within the site. Annotate the BMP’s selected on the WPCD(s) as appropriate.
3.6 Spill Prevention and Control
On-site procedures will be developed to effectively address hazardous and non-hazardous spills
prior to the start of construction.
Equipment and materials for the cleanup of spills will be available on site throughout the life of
the project. Drips, minor spills and leaks will be cleaned up immediately and disposed of
properly by the responsible personnel. Spill kits will be located in accessible areas for all
construction activity and should include materials to address potential spill types. All personnel
with the potential to cause or witness a spill will be trained in use of the spill kits for cleanup and
procedures to initiate a formal spill response. Training for workers in the use of spill kits and
emergency response procedures will be documented on the training forms in Appendix D and
updated in the SWPPP.
Appropriate spill response personnel are assigned for the project and are trained in spill
response for larger spills beyond the capabilities of on-site personnel. To initiate the spill
response, contact:
Name: ________________________________________
Firm: _________________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________
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Any hazardous material, waste or sewage spill on the project site or that discharges to the storm
drain or sewer systems should be reported to the SDCCD project team. Provide as much
information as possible about what spilled, to where it spilled, the estimated quantity that spilled
and the time and date of the spill. However, do not delay in making the notification to obtain
missing information.
The QSP or Contractor site superintendent or project manager shall notify the
SDCCD inspector (______________, Phone #_____________) and
Campus Project Manager (______________, Phone #_____________) and
David Backensto, LRP, at (619)-538-6546.
The SDCCD will evaluate the spill and notify the appropriate agencies, as necessary, at the
contact numbers listed in the table below. The SDCCD will submit a written description of the
release to EPA Region 9, including the date, circumstances of the incident, and steps taken to
prevent another release within 14 days, if a Federal Reportable Release occurred.
Spill Discharge/Location
Discharges exceeding
reportable quantities (report
immediately)
Storm Drain/Creeks
River/Bays
Organization
National Response Center
Contact Number
(800) 424-8802
San Diego Regional Water
Quality Control Board
(858) 467-2952
Sanitary Sewer Spills (1000
gallons or greater)
California Emergency
Management Agency Warning
Center
County of San Diego
Department of Environmental
Health
(Sewer District)
San Diego Metropolitan
Sewerage System
San Diego Air Pollution
Control District
(Fire)
(800) 852-7550
San Diego County Hazardous
Materials Division
(858) 505-6657
Sanitary Sewer spills that
reach the Waters of the State
Sanitary Sewer
Gaseous Release
into Atmosphere
Underground Storage
Tank Leak/Spill
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(619-338-2222
(619) 515-3525
(858) 650-4550
(858) 650-4707
911*
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Table 13
SWPPP REPORTABLE QUANTITY RELEASES
This table will be completed and used to document the agency notifications, as necessary, for
any release of petroleum products or sewage that enters a storm drain and are not fully
contained and/or reach a receiving water body, any release 5 gallons or greater of potentially
hazardous material, and/or any Reportable Quantity spill of hazardous materials (as
established under 40 CFR Part 1101, 40 CFR Part 1172, or 40 CFR 3023) that occurs on site.
140
CFR Part 110 addresses the discharge of oil in such quantities as may be harmful
pursuant to Section 311(b)(4) of the Clean Water Act.
240
CFR Part 117 addresses the determination of such quantities of hazardous
substances that may be harmful pursuant to Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act.
340
CFR Part 302 addresses the designation, reportable quantities, and notification
requirements for the release of substances designated under Section 311(b)(2)(A) of the
Clean Water Act.
The above regulations can be accessed at the Government Printing Office on-line catalogue at:
http://catalog.qpo.gov.
Date
of Spill
Material Spilled
Approximate
Quantity
Agencies Notified
Date
Notified
3.7 Maintenance
Maintenance of BMPs will be performed in accordance with the CASQA fact sheets contained
in E – CASQA Fact Sheets for Project BMPs. Maintenance will be performed within 72 hours of
the inspection that identified the maintenance need or immediately prior to a forecasted storm
event, whichever occurs first.
3.8 Post-Construction Stormwater Management Measures
Note to SWPPP preparer: The following information is provided as background
regarding the regulatory requirements for Post-Construction BMPs. The QSD should
evaluate the requirements and include this section or tailor it to the specific postconstruction BMP requirements incorporated into this project, after conferring with the
civil design engineer. Delete the language this is not applicable (i.e. delete references to
Miramar College is the project is at Mesa College.)
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Low Impact Development (LID), water quality, quantity and site design BMPs may be
incorporated as part of LEED certification in addition to these requirements.
Landscaping, particularly the planting of deciduous and evergreen trees, can contribute
credits to offset the runoff volume. These BMPs and landscaping features should be
discussed in this section, if applicable.
The SDCCD Design Standards Division 01 General Requirements address the need to
incorporate site design BMPs into the project design, plan for compliance with the CGP Water
Quality Balance and refine the project post-construction BMP selection during the design
development and preparation of the construction drawings to reflect actual site conditions and
post-construction BMP’s selected. These standards include the requirement to prepare a
Water Quality Technical Report to document the selection, siting and sizing and operation and
maintenance requirements of the post-construction BMP’s.
This section of the SWPPP summarizes the post-construction BMP design documented in the
WQTR prepared by ________, dated ___________, provides information documenting how
the post-construction BMPs selected comply with the applicable standards, summarizes the
information required for input into SMARTs, and details phasing considerations for the postconstruction BMPs during construction.
Post-Construction Requirements
CGP Section XIII, Post-Construction Standards requires discharges to comply with the runoff
reduction requirements of the permit unless they are located in an area subject to postconstruction standards of an active Phase I or II municipal separate storm sewer systems
(MS4) that has an approved stormwater management plan.
The SDCCD is located within the City of San Diego, a Phase I MS4. However, currently the
SDCCD does not obtain development permits for many SDCCD projects, instead seeking
approval for California education facility projects from the Department of the State Architect.
The SDCCD is a non-traditional Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) as
defined in Water Quality Order No.2013-001-DWQ, but has not yet been designated, and is not
subject to the permit’s post-construction standards.
As a result, the SDCCD is not subject to the post-construction standards of an active Phase I or
II MS4 that has an approved Storm Water Management Plan. Because of this, most SDCCD
project are subject to the Post-Construction Standards in CGP Section XIII and Appendix 2.
Miramar College Post-Construction Requirements
Projects at Miramar College must comply with the post-construction design standards of Water
Quality Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ. The Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by
the San Diego Community College District based on the February 12, 2007 Miramar College
Facilities Master Plan final report committed to this water quality mitigation measure to fully
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mitigate the impacts of the Miramar College Facilities Master Plan. Since these standards fully
mitigate the impacts, there is no need to comply with increased standards as the permit is
subsequently modified, and any hydro modification requirements that phase in during
subsequent renewals of the permit would not apply to development of the Miramar College
Facilities Master Plan.
When entering this project into the SMARTS post-construction BMP Tab, indicate the project
meets the post construction standards of WQO No. Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ, a Phase II
MS4 permit, as required by the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by the San
Diego Community College District based on the February 12, 2007 Miramar College Facilities
Master Plan final report. Compliance with these standards is described in the WQTR prepared
by ___________, dated ______. An electronic copy of the WQTR should be provided to the
SDCCD, but not uploaded with the SMARTS post-construction BMP record.
Projects with other Permit/Approval Conditions
Some projects may require a City of San Diego permit to tie into the existing City of
San Deigo storm drain or another permit (i.e. Coastal Development Permit) that
may require the SDCCD to comply with the City of San Diego Standard Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The City of San Diego SUSMP requires the
preparation of a WQTR.
When entering this project into the SMARTS post-construction BMP Tab, indicate the project
meets the requirements of a Phase I MS4 (in this case the City of San Diego) as described in
the WQTR prepared by ___________, dated ______. An electronic copy of the WQTR should
be provided to the SDCCD, but not uploaded with the SMARTS record.
3.9 Water Balance Calculator
Note to SWPPP preparer: If this section is not applicable because a Phase I or II MS4
Permit standard was followed as above, please so indicate and omit the text in this
section.
This project will demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the CGP (Section XIII. PostConstruction Standards) by submitting a map and worksheets with the NOI in accordance with
Appendix 2 of the CGP, which is included as Appendix F of this SWPPP. The pre-and postimpervious areas, soil conditions, and proposed non-structural BMPs for each sub drainage
area within the project must be analyzed to determine the volume of increased runoff and
available credits to determine the requirement for structural BMPs. Credits to offset an
increase in impervious area can be obtained by disconnecting downspouts and impervious
areas, improving soil quality, planting trees and other vegetation, installing porous pavement,
rain barrels or cisterns, and green roofs and protecting stream buffers. Where sufficient credits
from non-structural BMPs cannot be obtained, the excess volume must be captured in
structural practices and approved by the regional board.
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When seeking RWQCB approval for the use of structural practices, it must be demonstrated
why non-structural practices are not feasible, or else document that there will be less water
quality impacts using structural practices. For sites disturbing greater than 2 acres with
drainage areas discharging to a first order stream, the pre-construction drainage density will be
preserved and ensure that the post construction time of runoff concentration is equal to or
greater than pre-project time of concentration.
A first order stream is a stream with no tributaries. The water balance must be performed for
the smallest storms up to the 85th percentile storm event (or the smallest storm event that
generates runoff, whichever is larger).
3.10 Project Post-Construction BMPs
Post-construction BMPs have been incorporated into the project to improve site design, meet
the ______________ standards, as indicated in Section 3.8 and meet LEED credits for
reducing heat island effects, reducing runoff or improving water quality. Some of these BMPs
may be able to be used as credits in the Water Balance Calculator spreadsheet to offset the
increased runoff volume for the project, provided they meet the offset requirements.
Source control BMPs are maintenance measures and program implemented to reduce the
potential for pollutants to enter the stormwater from the project site. These BMPs may also
reduce the reasonably foreseeable pollutants expected to be present after construction as
required by the CGP. All projects should include source controls appropriate for the project
including the stenciling of storm drain inlets and the covering of refuse areas as source control
BMPs.
Structural BMPs are intended to capture the increased volume of stormwater from the project
that cannot be reduced or offset with Site Design or LID credits. Structural BMPs might also be
included to achieve treatment of anticipated pollutants or to achieve a Water Quality LEED
credit. The rational for selection, sizing and siting of these BMPs should be documented in a
WQTR. Table 17 summarizes post construction structural and treatment control BMPs that will
be implemented as part of this project.
Table 15 summarizes the various site design, source control, and treatment control BMPs that
will be implemented as part of this project. BMPs that are available for offset credits in the water
balance calculator are indicated with an asterisk (*). A description of the actual BMPs selected,
their location within the project will follow the table as modified.
Note to SWPPP preparer: Indicate which BMPs were selected, where they are located on
site, their impact on the water balance calculation, if any and which pollutants will be
controlled. Recommend deleting the unused BMPs from the table for clarity.
Recommend referring to the Site map or final WPCP drawing that shows all postconstruction BMPs.
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Table 14
POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPs
Site Design BMPs

*Non-Rooftop Impervious Area Disconnection-Drain sidewalks, parking lots
landscape areas or foundation planters
into
adjacent
 *Porous Pavement - Use permeable materials for private sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and
interior roadway surfaces
 *Dry Wells

*Downspout Disconnection - Direct rooftop runoff to pervious areas such as yards, open
channels, or vegetated

*Tree Planting- Maximizing canopy interception and water conservation by preserving existing
native trees and shrubs, and planting additional native or drought tolerant trees and large shrubs.
 *Vegetated Swale - Designed in accordance with Treatment Control BMP 30 (TC-30 - Vegetated
Swale) from the California Stormwater BMP Handbook, New Development and Redevelopment -
 *Rain Barrels and Cisterns
 *Soil Amendments - Obtain ideal bulk densities for the top 12 inches of soil in landscaped areas.
 *Maintaining Stream Buffers
 Use of natural drainage systems to the maximum extent practicable
 Stabilized permanent channel crossings
 Planting native or drought tolerant vegetation on slopes

Energy dissipaters, such as riprap, at the outlets of new storm drains, culverts, conduits, or
channels that enter unlined channels
 *Green Roofs
Source Control BMPs
Storm drain system stenciling and signage
Outdoor material and trash storage area designed to reduce or control rainfall runoff
Landscape Irrigation Controls
Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning
 Landscape Irrigation Controls
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Structural or Treatment Control BMPs
 Grass swale
 Grass strips
 Wetland vegetation swale
 Bio-retention
 Extended/dry detention basin with grass lining
 Extended/dry detention basin with impervious lining
 Infiltration basin
 * Infiltration trench
 * Porous asphalt
 * Porous concrete
 * Porous modular concrete block *
 Wet pond (permanent pool)
 Constructed wetland
 Media filtration
 Sand filtration
 High-rate biofilters
Hydrodynamic Separation Systems
 Swirl Concentrator
 Cyclone Separator
 Oil/Water Separators
 Other BMPs
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3.11 Maintenance and Implementation
The implementation and maintenance of the post-construction stormwater management
measures will be the responsibility of the SDCCD Maintenance Division. Operations and
maintenance requirements for BMPs are included in the WQTR.
Note to the QSD: Verify the WQTR has been prepared and include as a reference. If the
WQTR has not been prepared, or does not include maintenance information, reference
the maintenance information in the SDCCD Design Guidelines and Standards Manual,
Chapter 35.
3.12 Funding Mechanisms
Funding for the project’s post-construction BMPs will be as follows:
The installation, certification of operation in accordance with the manufacturer or design
engineer’s specification, and initial maintenance of BMPs at project close out will be funded
using the project funds.
Long Term Funding for maintenance is the responsibility of the SDCCD Facilities Maintenance
Division.
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Section 4 – Rain Event Action Plans
Section 4
Rain Event Action Plans (REAPs)
The REAP is a Risk Level 2 requirement and is  Applicable
project.
 Not Applicable to this
The REAP will be designed and prepared as a formal plan to protect all exposed portions of the
project site and to ensure there are adequate materials, staff, and time to implement erosion
and sediment control measures that are intended to reduce the amount of sediment and other
pollutants that can be generated during a rain event. A REAP will be developed by the
project’s QSP for each construction phase of a Risk Level 2 project, so there may be multiple
REAPs throughout the life of the project.
The QSP will monitor forecasted rain events using the information from the National Weather
Service Forecast Office website (http://www.srh.noaa.gov/forecast and entering the project zip
code). The REAP will be developed 48 hours prior to any precipitation event forecasted to have
a 50% or greater chance of producing precipitation (greater than 0.01 inches) in the project
area. Documentation of forecasts relied upon to determine if a REAP should be prepared and
implemented should be retained with the SWPPP. The REAP will be implemented 24 hours
prior to any predicted precipitation event. The REAP will be maintained on site with the
SWPPP. The REAP shall be specific to the project phase currently in construction. A sample
REAP template is provided in Appendix G. Completed REPS shall be filed in Appendix G.
It is recommended that a markup of the BMP wall map accompany each REAP. At a minimum
the REAP will include the following:

Site address

Calculated Risk Level (2)

Site stormwater manager information including the name, company, and 24-hour
emergency telephone number

Erosion and sediment control provider information including the name, company, and 24hour emergency telephone number

Stormwater sampling agent information including the name, company, and 24-hour
emergency telephone number

Activities associated with each construction phase

Trades active on the construction site during each construction phase

Trade contractor information

Suggested actions for each project phase
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Although Risk Level 1 projects do not require a formal REAP, the site should be inspected and
evaluated prior to forecast rain events as described in Section 6 Construction Site Monitoring
Program. The purpose of this pre- rain event inspection is to ensure installed BMPs are
adequate and in good condition and to take proactive actions to secure and stabilize the site to
prevent discharges of sediment or pollutants in stormwater runoff. These informal wet weather
actions are an effective way to identify and implement additional BMPs prior to forecast rain
that the QSP determines are required on Risk Level 1 sites with unique site conditions in the
active construction areas.
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Section 5 – Training
Section 5
Training
The SWPPP must include procedures to ensure that all personnel responsible for
implementing the SWPPP and personnel performing the inspections are appropriately trained
according to the Permit. Training should be both formal and informal, occur on an ongoing
basis, and should include training offered by recognized governmental agencies or professional
organizations. When properly trained, site personnel are more capable of managing materials
properly, preventing spills, and implementing BMPs efficiently and correctly.
A Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) shall be designated to write, amend, and certify the
SWPPP. The QSD shall have one of the following registrations or certifications and
appropriate experience:
A California registered professional civil engineer;
A California registered professional geologist or engineering geologist;
A California registered landscape architect;
A professional hydrologist registered through the American Institute of Hydrology;
A Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) registered
through Enviro Cert International, Inc.;
A Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) registered through
Enviro Cert International, Inc.; or
A professional in erosion and sediment control registered through the National
Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
Effective September 2, 2011, the QSD shall have attended a State Water Boardsponsored or approved QSD training course.
The Contractor shall designate a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) who shall be the primary
contact for issues related to the SWPPP or its implementation. The QSP shall be appropriately
trained. Effective September 2, 2011, the QSP shall be either a Qualified SWPPP Developer or
have one of the following certifications, AND the listed State sponsored training:
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
A certified erosion, sediment and stormwater inspector (CESSWI) registered through
Enviro Cert International, Inc.; or

A certified inspector of sediment and erosion control (CISEC) registered through
Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control, Inc.
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
The QSP shall have attended a State Water Board-sponsored or approved QSP
training course.
The SWPPP shall include evidence of training or certification for the QSD and the QSP.
The QSP is responsible for the tasks discussed in Section 1.3 of this SWPPP. The QSP
formally delegate and will train any other employee with responsibilities for implementing
portions of the SWPPP and its components, including spill cleanup, inspections and sampling
procedures and BMP installation and maintenance.
Personnel at all levels shall be trained in the components and goals of the CGP. Specifically,
employees of the Contractor, Trade Contractor or any subcontractors working on the
construction site shall be informed of the goals of the stormwater pollution prevention plan at a
training meeting prior to commencing construction activities. The training meeting shall cover
basic stormwater information as well as the specific requirements of the CGP. Specifically, the
meeting will focus on implementation, inspection, and maintenance of stormwater BMPs that
apply to all construction activities and the work elements to be conducted by the Trade
Contractor or Subcontractor and the location and use of spill kits and spill protocols.
Contractors, subcontractors and employees responsible for implementing, inspecting,
maintaining, or repairing stormwater BMPs will receive copies of relevant portions of the
SWPPP. The Contractor shall train all new employees and subcontractors before they will be
permitted to work on the site. For projects that start during the dry season, refresher sessions
on stormwater pollution control will be conducted in the fall prior to the wet season. Personnel
responsible for collecting stormwater samples will be trained on the use of field equipment and
collection procedures. Additional training will be provided as necessary based on site
inspections and evidence of stormwater quality problems. A Training Report Form is contained
in Appendix D.
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Section 6 – Construction Site Monitoring Plan
Section 6
Construction Site Monitoring Plan
In order to ensure the BMPs described in Section 3 and detailed on the WPCD in Appendix A
are effective and adequate to meet the discharge prohibitions, a Construction Site Monitoring
Plan comprised of BMP inspections (visual monitoring) and sampling of discharges is required.
This Construction Site Monitoring Plan (CSMP) provides the technical detail and protocols
necessary for conducting visual inspections and stormwater sampling required by the CGP.
Table 15 summarizes the inspection (visual monitoring) and sample collection requirements by
Risk Level.
Table 15
SUMMARY OF MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Visual Inspections
Risk
Level
Rain Event
Quarterly
Non-stormwater
Discharge
Baseline
1
X
X
X
2
X
X
X
Visual Inspections
Weekly
BMP
Sampling and Analysis
Sample Collection
REAP
X
During
Storm
Post
Storm
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
Discharge
Non-Visible
When
required
X
When
required
BMPs shall be inspected on a weekly basis and every 24 hours during extended rain events for all
projects. Tracking controls (Risk Level 2 only) shall be inspected daily.
Pre-storm baseline inspections shall be done within two business days of each forecasted rain
event of qualifying proportion.
Pre-storm Rain Event Action Plan (REAP) shall be developed 48 hours prior to any likely
precipitation event for all phases of construction. – Risk Level 2 only
Inspections should be conducted at 24-hour intervals during extended rain events.
Post-storm inspections shall be done within two business days after each qualifying rain event.
Non-stormwater discharge inspections shall be done for each drainage area on a quarterly basis.
Stormwater discharge sampling shall be conducted with a minimum of 3 samples per day during
qualifying rain event at discharge locations to characterize the discharges associated with
construction activity from the entire project disturbed area. – Risk Level 2 only
Suspected non-visible pollutant discharge sampling from site shall be conducted within the first two
hours. Collect samples of runoff affected by the spilled or released material(s) and uncontaminated
runoff from upstream of the spill or release.
If needed to justify site specific sediment risk assessment or when discharging to receiving water
impaired for sediment or when sediment basins are used, collect samples of run-on and runoff to
test for particle size or turbidity.
If the receiving water has a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirement, the RWQCB may
require additional sampling.
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Visual inspections (observations) of BMPs, to evaluate the presence of non-visible pollutants,
and non-stormwater discharges and stormwater sampling will be conducted to evaluate the
adequacy and effectiveness of installed BMPs and meet the specific requirements of the
permit. This CSMP will be amended if necessary as risk level requirements or site conditions
change. The techniques and methodologies for collection of stormwater and analyses of water
quality constituents are common and have been standardized by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
6.1 CSMP Goals and Objectives
The CSMP was developed and will be implemented to address the following objectives:

demonstrate compliance with applicable discharge prohibitions,

determine whether non-visible pollutants are present and are causing or
contributing to exceedances of water quality objectives,

determine whether immediate corrective actions, BMP implementation, or
SWPPP revisions are necessary, and

determine whether BMPs included in the SWPPP are effective.
6.2 Discharge Prohibitions
SECTION 6

All discharges are prohibited except for the stormwater and non stormwater
discharges specifically authorized,

All discharges which contain a hazardous substance in excess of reportable
quantities established in 40 CFR Section 117.3 and 302.4 unless a separate
NPDES permit has been issued to regulate those discharges,

Discharges prohibited by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Basin
Plan,

Discharge of debris from construction sites,

Runoff from areas with soil contamination or suspected soil contamination,

The discharge of non-stormwater is authorized if the discharge:

Does not violate a water quality standard,

Does not violate any other permit provisions,

The discharger has implemented specific BMPs required to prevent or
reduce contact with of the non-stormwater discharge with construction
material or equipment,

The discharge does not contain toxic constituents in toxic amounts or
other significant quantities of pollutants,

The discharge is monitored and meets the applicable NALs and NELs;
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The discharger reports the sampling information in the Annual Report.
6.3 Effluent Standards
The effluent standards for Risk Level 1 and 2 projects include Narrative effluent standards. Risk level
2 projects also have Numeric Action Levels (NALs).
Narrative Standards
At a minimum, the project is required to comply with the following narrative effluent standards.
1. Stormwater discharges and authorized non-stormwater discharges shall not contain a
hazardous substance equal to or in excess of reportable quantities established in 40
CFR §§ 117.3 and 302.4, unless a separate NPDES Permit has been issued to
regulate those discharges.
2. Minimize or prevent pollutants in stormwater discharges and authorized nonstormwater discharges through the use of controls, structures, and management
practices that achieve BAT for toxic and non-conventional pollutants and BCT for
conventional pollutants.
Numeric Action Limitations (NALs)
APPLIES TO RISK LEVEL 2 PROJECTS ONLY  APPLICABLE  NOT APPLICABLE
Risk Level 2 projects are subject to the Numeric Action Levels (NAL) identified below:
pH:
Turbidity:
6.5 to 8.5 (storm event daily average)
250 NTU (storm event daily average)
The project must maintain a measured pH and turbidity reading on site within the ranges
identified above.
NAL Exceedance Site Evaluation
If the NAL for pH and/or turbidity is exceeded, the project must take corrective actions, primarily
to reassess whether or not the project’s on-site measures are working together as intended to
remove or reduce pollutants. A construction site and run-on evaluation shall be conducted to
determine whether pollutant sources associated with the site’s construction activity may have
caused or contributed to the NAL exceedance and shall implement corrective actions if needed.
The site evaluation shall be documented in the SWPPP and specifically address whether the
sources of the pollutants causing the exceedance of the NAL are:
1. Related to the construction activities, and/or:
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2. Related to the run-on associated with the construction site location.
If exceedances are related to construction activity or to the associated run-on, the site must be
evaluated to determine whether additional BMPs are require to:
a. meet BAT/BCT requirements;
b. reduce or prevent pollutants in stormwater discharges from causing exceedances
of receiving water objectives; and
c. determine what corrective actions were taken or will be taken and with a
description of the schedule for completion;
If the NAL for pH and/or turbidity is exceeded, the reporting requirements in section 8.2 must be
followed.
6.4 Roles and Responsibilities for Stormwater Monitoring
The QSP is required to oversee the implementation of the CSMP including all inspections and
any sampling that may be needed due to possible non-visible pollutant discharges or
specifically required by the permit (for Risk Level 2 projects.) The QSP may delegate any or all
of these activities to appropriately trained individuals; however, the QSP will maintain overall
responsibility for the monitoring effort (non-stormwater and stormwater visual observations,
sampling and analysis, full compliance with the CGP, and implementation of all elements of the
SWPPP). This person shall:

be responsible for site hazards and safety information related to conducting
visual observations or sample collection, particularly in inclement weather,

conduct the visual inspections or train others to perform the inspections,

ensure implementation of repairs or design changes to BMPs within 72 hours of
identification of failures or shortcomings,

serve as primary contact with the analytical laboratory regarding sampling
issues,

conduct or oversee sample collection,

coordinate sample delivery to the analytical laboratory,

ensure that proper documentation is recorded, and

ensure that QA/QC procedures are followed.
The QSP or appropriately trained inspectors shall conduct the following tasks:
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pre-, daily and post- rain event visual inspections for qualifying rain events,

quarterly non-stormwater discharge visual monitoring inspections, and

proper documentation of all inspections.
The QSP or appropriately trained sampling team will conduct or be assisted by others in the
following tasks:

preparation of stormwater sampling equipment,

collection of stormwater samples in laboratory-provided sample bottles,

determine if non-visible pollutant sampling is required due to a failure to
implement or breach of BMPs or a spill,

performance of field measurements,

completion of applicable documentation (site logs, checklists, chain-of-custody
forms), and

delivery of samples to the analytical laboratory.
Visual Inspections and Sample Collection Exemptions
The QSP shall be prepared to conduct visual observations (inspections) and sample collection
until the minimum CGP requirements are met. The QSP is not required to conduct visual
observations (inspections) or sample collection under the following conditions:
 dangerous weather conditions such as electrical storms or flooding, and
 outside scheduled business hours.
If no required visual observations (inspections) or sampling is conducted due to these
exceptions, the QSP shall include an explanation in the SWPPP and in the Annual Report
documenting why the visual observations (inspections) and/or samples were not conducted.
6.5 Site Inspections (Visual Monitoring Observations)
The QSP will ensure that the site is in compliance with the CGP through the use of visual
inspection procedures. Visual inspections are required for the duration of the project with
the goal of confirming that appropriately selected BMPs have been implemented, are
being maintained, and are effective in preventing potential pollutants from coming in
contact with stormwater.
Completed inspection checklists shall be submitted to the SDCCD Inspector of Record (IOR)
within 24 hours of inspection. Copies of the completed checklists shall be kept with the
SWPPP. A tracking or follow-up procedure shall follow any inspection that identifies
deficiencies in BMPs and required corrective actions. If the required site inspections identify
controls that are not operating effectively, maintenance to address corrective actions shall be
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performed within 72 hours of identifying the deficiency. Written documentation of the inspection
shall be maintained for three years.
Inspection Records
All inspections must be documented. Forms that may be used for inspection reporting are
included in Appendix C. If alternative forms are used, they must include, at a minimum:

name(s) and contact information of the personnel performing the observations,

observation time(s) and date(s),

weather conditions (including the rain gauge reading for the qualifying rain event),

description of locations observed, and

corrective actions taken in response to observations.
Completed forms shall be kept in Appendix C of the SWPPP or in a designated binder, which
will be kept with the SWPPP onsite. A summary of all inspections and corrective action taken
will be compiled and reviewed quarterly and reported to the SDCCD. Dischargers shall retain
records of all stormwater monitoring information and copies of all reports (including Annual
Reports) for a period of at least three years.
BMPs Inspections
The CGP requires that BMPs be inspected weekly and prior to a forecast storm, after a rain
event that causes runoff from the site, and once each 24-hour period during extended storm
events. For Risk Level 2 Projects only, tracking control BMPs must be inspected daily. The
purpose of these inspections is to identify BMPs that:

need maintenance to operate effectively,

failed and need to be repaired, or

could fail to operate as intended.
These inspections should also note the presence or indications of any authorized or
unauthorized non-stormwater discharges, pollutant characteristics and source within each
drainage area. If deficiencies are identified during a BMP inspection, corrective actions
including maintenance, repairs, and/or design changes to the BMPs and the SWPPP, if
applicable, shall be initiated within 72 hours of identification and need to be completed as
soon as possible.
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Visual Monitoring (Inspection) of Qualifying Rain Events
The site shall be inspected within 48 hours of a forecast storm of 0.5 inches of rain or
more, within 48 hours after a rain event that causes 0.5 inches or more of rain and at 24hour intervals during extended rain events.
The results of all inspections and
assessments will be documented and copies of the completed inspection checklists will be
maintained with the SWPPP.
The project site will install an onsite rain gauge that will be used to accurately measure
actually rain accumulation on the site. The rain gauge will be emptied prior to a forecast
rain event and the site reading recorded following the rain event.
Baseline or Pre-storm Inspection
The CGP requires that dischargers only use weather forecasts from the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Pre-storm inspections shall be
initiated after consulting NOAA for qualifying rain events of 50% or greater probability of
precipitation. These forecasts can be obtained at http://www.srh.noaa.gov.
Within 2 business days, (48) hours of a qualifying rain event producing precipitation of 0.5
inch or more, a stormwater visual monitoring site inspection will include observations of
the following locations:
 all stormwater drainage areas (identify all discharge points),
 any non-stormwater discharges (identify any spills, leaks, or uncontrolled
pollutant sources and schedule the appropriate repair or BMP installation and, if
necessary, remediation prior to the rain event),
 all BMPs (identify if they have been properly designed and installed, and identify
where additional BMPs need to be installed prior to the rain event), and
 all stormwater storage and containment areas (identify potential problems; note
the available storage volume; schedule maintenance or repair prior to the rain
event if necessary).
All inspections (visual observations) will be documented and maintained onsite in the
SWPPP.
Rain Event Action Plan (REAP)
APPLIES TO RISK LEVEL 2 PROJECTS ONLY  APPLICABLE  NOT APPLICABLE
Risk Level 2 projects shall develop a REAP 48 hours prior to any likely precipitation event. The
REAP shall be prepared by the QSP for each phase of the project. The requirements of the
REAP are discussed in Section 4 of this SWPPP.
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Daily and post-storm inspections
The daily storm inspection as well as the post-storm inspection shall include:

all stormwater drainage areas (inspect all discharge points),

all material and waste stockpiles (identify any discharge or damage due to rain),

all stormwater storage and containment areas (identify any leaks and the presence of
adequate freeboard; note the presence or absence of floating and suspended
materials or a sheen on the surface as well as discolorations, turbidity, odors; note the
source(s) of any observed pollutants), and

all BMPs (identify if they were adequately designed, implemented, and effective, if
additional BMPs are required, which changes the erosion control plan, revise the
SWPPP accordingly).
Any areas that are identified as a breach in BMPs, leaks, malfunction, or spills will be recorded,
tracked, and include follow-up corrective actions. If deficiencies are identified during a BMP
inspection, maintenance, repairs, and/or design changes to the BMPs, and the SWPPP if
applicable, shall be initiated within 72 hours of identification unless safety factors prevent this
from happening, in which case they shall be completed as soon as possible. Safety factors
preventing a timely correction of deficiencies shall be documented.
Quarterly Visual Monitoring For Non-Stormwater Discharges
A stormwater visual monitoring site inspection for non-stormwater discharges will be
conducted quarterly for each drainage area for the presence of (or indications of prior)
unauthorized and authorized non-stormwater discharges.
A quarterly visual observation shall be conducted once in each of the following periods:
January-March, April-June, July- September, and October-December.
Visual
Observations are only required during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).
Results of the quarterly monitoring should be recorded on the Quarterly Non Stormwater
Observation Sheet using the checklist provided. This form is located in Appendix C.
Quarterly inspections shall include each drainage area of the project and document:
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The presence or evidence of any non-stormwater discharge (authorized or
unauthorized) and their sources;

Pollutant characteristics of the non-stormwater discharge (floating and
suspended material, sheen, discoloration, turbidity, oder, etc.);

The person performing the visual observation (inspection);

The dates and approximate times each drainage area and non stormwater
discharge was observed; and

The response taken to eliminate unauthorized non-stormwater discharges and to
reduce or prevent pollutants from contacting authorized non-stormwater
discharges.
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6.6 Site Sampling
Projects are required to conduct non-visible sampling on site when there is evidence of a
breach or failure to implement a BMP or as a result of a spill that is not contained or properly
cleaned up. Risk Level 2 projects are also required to monitor stormwater discharges for
compliance with the NALs. The purpose of the NAL and its associated monitoring is to provide
operational information regarding the performance of site BMPs used at the site to minimize the
discharge of pollutants. If the NAL is exceeded, additional BMPs must be immediately
implemented and the SWPPP should be revised accordingly to either prevent pollutants or
authorized non-stormwater from contaminating stormwater, or to substantially reduce the
pollutant levels below NALs. This section identifies the strategy to comply with the sampling
requirements for these projects.
Stormwater Discharge Monitoring
APPLIES TO RISK LEVEL 2 PROJECTS ONLY  APPLICABLE  NOT APPLICABLE
Risk Level 2 dischargers shall perform sampling and analysis of stormwater discharges at all
discharge locations to categorize discharges associated with construction activity from the
entire project disturbed area. The samples shall be collected from discharge points where
stormwater discharges off the site and should be representative of the effluent in each drainage
area based on visual observations and upstream conditions. Risk Level 2 projects shall collect
a minimum of 3 grab samples per day of the qualifying rain event (.5 inches or more of
precipitation). Samples should be collected and sampled each business day from all discharge
points where stormwater discharges offsite. QSPs for Risk Level 2 sites should ensure
discharge sampling is conducted any time there is a discharge observed, and then check the
rain size at the conclusion of the rain event.
If there is no discharge off the site, the absence of discharge should be
documented.
The samples collected of stored or contained stormwater should be from
discharges subsequent to a qualifying rain event (more than .5 inches of rain.)
The site run-on from surrounding areas should be monitored and reported if there
is reason to believe run-on may contribute to an excess of NALs or NELs.
Use analytical test methods indicated in Table 17.

All stormwater sampling collection preservation and handling shall be conducted in
compliance with the CGP. These protocols are summarized in Section 6.6.4 and 6.6.5.
Monitoring locations may include any pipe, culvert, gutter, channel, stream, sheet flow, or other
conveyance that transports stormwater runoff from the site. At times, these conveyances will be
permanent structures. In other cases, the stormwater conveyances may change location due to
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changes in construction activity. Specific monitoring locations may vary from phase to phase
(except for areas of the site where pre-existing contamination is known to exist). Potential
monitoring locations should be representative of the project site.
The QSD shall identify sampling locations on the Water Pollution Control Drawings
(WPCDs), as required in the CGP and as outlined in this CSMP, and the QSP will
validate the appropriateness of using those location during the REAP or pre- rain event
inspection. Descriptions shall be included for each of the project’s sample collection
locations, including identification of locations specific to particular pollutants of concern,
BMPs, project phases, and drainage management areas (DMAs). The list will be
updated to include actual locations where stormwater discharges off the project site that
were not identified during the preparation of the SWPPP (i.e. BMP breach locations.)
Sampling locations include, but are not limited to, the locations listed in the following
table. The QSP should use the same description of each sample location when filling
out the Visual Observation/Sampling/Report of Discharge Form in Appendix H.
Table 16
POTENTIAL STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING
LOCATIONS
Construction Phase
Run-on Sample Location
Discharge Sample
Location
Latitude/Longitude
Latitude/Longitude
Latitude/Longitude
Latitude/Longitude
Latitude/Longitude
Latitude/Longitude
Table 17 summarizes the sampling strategy for the collection and evaluation of stormwater samples.
The sampling team will comply with the methods described in this CSM Program for the calibration of
equipment and the collection of samples. The company collecting samples and/or the laboratory that
will be used to analyze samples is indicated in Section 6.4.4.
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Table 17
STORMWATER DISCHARGE SAMPLING STRATEGY
Parameter
Turbidity
Collection Strategy
Field Crew
Sampling Test Method
Min.
Detection
Limit
Reporting
Units
Numeric Action
Level
1
NTU
250 NTU
0.2 pH
Units
lower NAL=6.5
Field Turbidity Meter
Laboratory Crew EPA Test Method 0180.1
Field Crew
pH
Field pH Meter
Laboratory Crew EPA Test Method 0150.1
upper NAL=8.5
Non-Visible Pollutant Monitoring
Non-visible pollutant monitoring is required on projects of all risk levels in areas with
a) historical contamination,
b) soil amendments have been applied, and
c) when there is a suspected non-visible pollutant in the stormwater due to a spill,
breach in the BMPs or the failure to implement a BMP to prevent stormwater
contamination.
Table 22 summarizes the sampling strategy for Non visible pollutants. The table was created by
evaluating the potential contaminates that might be encountered on site based on the
anticipated contaminates listed in Tables 5 and 6, the historical contaminates listed in Section
2.2 and any soil amendments applied to the site. Based on the anticipated pollutants, the
Construction Site Constituents form located in Appendix H was utilized to identify the
appropriate parameter to be monitored and the appropriate analytical test method. The project
strategy for field collection and analysis for each potential pollutant is summarized in the table.
The QSP should identify the need for non-visible pollutant monitoring during the pre-rain event
or REAP inspection, or based on conditions or breaches observed during the rain event
inspections. Trained field personnel will be responsible for performing the field tests and
collecting samples for analysis in the laboratory. Laboratory samples will be analyzed by the
laboratory in accordance with established EPA Test Methods.
Table 18
NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING STRATEGY
Sampling
Category
Anticipated
Parameter(s)
Collection
Strategy
Sampling Test Method
Historical
Field Crew
Field Meter (if available)
Contamination
Laboratory
Crew
Field Crew
EPA Test Method
________
Field Meter (if available)
Laboratory
Crew
Field Crew
EPA Test Method
________
Field pH Meter
Laboratory
Crew
EPA Test Method
0180.1
Soil
Amendments
Breached
/ Failed BMP
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pH
Min.
Detection
Limit
0.2 pH
Reporting
Units
Units
Numeric
Action
Level
lower
NAL=6.5
upper
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NAL=8.5
Breached
Field Crew
Field Meter (if available)
/ Failed BMP
Laboratory
Crew
Field Crew
EPA Test Method
__________________
Field Meter (if available)
Laboratory
Crew
Field Crew
EPA Test Method
_________________
Field Meter (if available)
Laboratory
Crew
EPA Test Method
_________________
Breached
/ Failed BMP
Breached
/ Failed BMP
If analyses of the samples indicate that non-visible pollutants are being discharged from the
site, notify the SDCCD. SDCCD will determine if the RWQCB should be contacted under the
reporting section of the SWPPP. If the analyses of the samples indicated the NAL for pH has
been exceeded, follow the site evaluation procedures in Section 6.8 and the reporting
procedures in Section 8.2.
Non Visible Pollutant Sampling locations
In order to be able to compare the Non Visible pollutant sample collected with an uncontaminated
sample, it is necessary to collect two samples. The potentially contaminated sample should be
collected at a point downstream of the areas where soil amendments have been applied or historic
contamination is located or the location where a spill or BMP breach occurs. It is not possible to know
where a spill or BMP breach location will occur but often these are related to demolition debris
stockpiles, concrete washout stations or material or waste storage areas. Potential sampling
locations down gradient of these locations or where stormwater will leave the project site or enter a
storm drain conveyance system should be identified.
The uncontaminated sample location should be either upgradient or otherwise away from the area
when the contaminated sample is collected. If feasible, the location for collection of the
uncontaminated sample should be in the same phase of development as the sample potentially
containing a non-visible pollutant. For example, if the sampling event takes place in an area where
mass grading is occurring, the uncontaminated sample should, likewise, be collected in an area were
mass grading is occurring, as opposed to an area where build-out is nearly complete. Potential
sampling locations are summarized below and identified on a WPCD in Appendix A.
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Table 19
POTENTIAL NON-VISIBLE POLLUTANT SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Potential Sampling location - Phase
Uncontaminated
Contaminated
Sample Location
Sample Location
Historical Contamination- All Phases
Area with Soil Amendment - Landscaping
Potential Spill, or BMP Breach location - All Phases
Determining the Need to Monitor due to Breach, Malfunction, Leakage or Spill
Non-visible pollutant monitoring in areas not historically contaminated and without soil amendments
will be conducted when there is a suspected non-visible pollutant in the stormwater due to a spill,
breach in the BMPs or the failure to implement a BMP to prevent stormwater contamination. The
QSP, or trained individual delegated sampling responsibilities, should identify the need for non-visible
pollutant monitoring during the pre-rain event or REAP inspection, or based on conditions or
breaches observed during the rain event inspections. The stormwater will be sampled for the
anticipated contaminants expected to be found in the stormwater due to the breach, spill or historical
contamination. The evaluation of the need to conduct non-visible pollutant monitoring shall proceed
according to the following steps.
Step (1): Is there a non-visible pollutant present that may be discharged from the site in
stormwater runoff? If yes, then proceed to Step 2.

Step (2): Is the non-visible pollutant stored onsite in such a way that stormwater may
come in contact with it (e.g., in a non-watertight container, stored outside without cover)?
If yes, then proceed to Step 3.

Step (3): Does routine weekly, pre-rain, during-rain, or post-rain visual monitoring reveal
that there has been or there is currently occurring a spill or leak, or a breach or
malfunction of a BMP that could result in the discharge of a non-visible pollutant in
stormwater from the site? If yes, then proceed to Step 4.

Step (4): After containing the spill, leak, breach, or malfunction, do you still suspect that
there is currently, has been, or could be traces of a non-visible pollutant? If yes, then
proceed to Step 5.
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
Step (5): Conduct non-visible pollutant monitoring according to the sampling strategy,
Table 18, (e.g., call lab or take field samples for pH or turbidity)
For areas of applied soil amendments, if the data from the first monitoring event show a problem,
notify the SDCCD. It is advisable that field monitoring be continued to verify that pollutants are no
longer being discharged in the storm water runoff from the site. The SDCCD will determine if
discharges are required to be reported to the Regional Water Quality Control Board in accordance
with the requirements of the Construction General Permit.
Non-Visible Pollutant Sampling Requirements
If non-visible pollutant sampling is required, the following requirements shall be met for timing of
sample collection, size of samples and background sampling:
Collect samples. Samples should be collected within the first two hours of discharge from rain
events that occur during daylight hours and which generate runoff. Sampling is required 7 days
per week, including weekends and holidays at discharge locations that can be safely assessed.

Ensure samples are large enough to characterize the site conditions.

Collect and uncontaminated sample at upgradient locations for comparison with
the discharge sample.
Analyze the sample. Use the analytical methods identified in Table 18.
Prepare documentation. Prepare a pollutant monitoring report (Appendix H) for each sampling
event. Keep analytical data, including chain-of-custody forms, with the SWPPP.
Evaluate the data. If analyses of the samples indicate that non-visible pollutants are being
discharged from the site, notify the SDCCD. SDCCD will determine if the RWQCB should be
contacted under the reporting requirements of the CGP. In addition to any reporting obligation,
take the following steps as soon as possible.
Use trained personnel. Personnel trained in the collection of field or laboratory samples shall
collect the contaminated and uncontaminated samples for all non-visible pollutant monitoring.
Appropriate personnel shall be available to collect samples on regular working days, as well as
on weekends and holidays, should the need arise. Personnel will be trained in sample
collection methods, operation of field analysis devices or laboratory collection and transport
protocols, and appropriate indicator parameters to be analyzed for the non-visible pollutants
sampled.
If the samples are monitored for pH and the results exceed the NAL, conduct a site evaluation
as described in Section 6.3.2.1.
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Monitoring Preparation and Equipment
Tables 17 and 18 indicate whether all or some of the sample collection and/or analysis will be
conducted by a certified laboratory or by the QSP and/or other trained employees onsite.
If the sampling will be conducted by a certified laboratory, provide the following information:
Name of the Lab: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
If the sampling conducted onsite will be performed by the QSP and/or other trained employees
onsite, then refer to the remainder of this section for procedures and protocols. If the sampling
is conducted by a contracted sample collection service and/or laboratory, then the certifications
shall be contained in Appendix D and the sample results placed in Appendix H.
Pre-storm sampling event procedures include tracking weather forecasts, evaluating storm
sampling criteria, and preparing sampling equipment before each storm event. The following
storm sampling criteria have been established to determine which storms will be sampled for
water quality constituents.

The storm event produces runoff at the site from the areas to be sampled.
AND

There may be pollutants in the runoff that are not visually detectable due to:

runoff contacting and discharging from an area of historic contamination, OR

runoff contacting and discharging from surfaces to which soil amendments
have been applied, OR

runoff contacting and discharging from surfaces to which pollutants have
leaked or spilled during construction, OR

runoff contacting and discharging from stored materials, stockpiles, or
waste.
In each instance, runoff is to be sampled both upstream and downstream of the area
triggering the requirement to sample.
Weather Tracking
The QSP or designee will track weather forecasts on a daily basis. The daily tracking includes
review of publicly available data (e.g., the National Weather Service, The Weather Channel,
Internet weather sites). When data from these various sources indicates that a storm event is
imminent, staff will be on “stand-by alert” in the event that stormwater sampling is required.
Field sampling teams will be prepared to mobilize to collect samples, if required, during the first
two hours of runoff.
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Sample Bottle Ordering
Stormwater sample collection bottles will be ordered from the analytical laboratory. The
laboratory will provide the correct type and size of bottles required for the particular analysis
being conducted. In addition, the laboratory will add preservative to the sample bottles, if
required. A sufficient amount of bottles must be ordered to collect both environmental and
quality control composite samples and to ensure that a shortage of bottles does not occur. The
analytical laboratory will provide blank water for the collection of required field blank samples.
Sample Bottle Labeling
Stormwater collection bottles will be pre-labeled prior to each sampling event. Labels will
include the site name, collection date and time, sample location, names of the field sampling
team, event sample number and bottle number (if more than one). Only the collection date and
time, sample location and number, and sampling personnel names will need to be filled out at
the time of collection. All other information can be filled out in a dry environment prior to
collection. Information will be written with a permanent quick-drying ink marker that is waterand fade-resistant on a water-resistant label prior to transport to the laboratory.
Water Quality Sampling Equipment
Stormwater samples at the site will be collected as manual grab samples. Sample collection
equipment may vary, depending on the specific monitoring location and configuration. Sample
collection bottles and lids will be cleaned prior to sample collection by the laboratory.
Examples of typical equipment include:

polypropylene scoops, jars, or flat trowels,

polypropylene buckets,

polypropylene containers attached to an extendable pole,

polypropylene funnels,

gloves (always wear during sample collection),

cooler filled with ice (to keep samples cold),
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distilled water (for rinsing sampling equipment), and
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towels and paper towels.
Field Equipment Preparation
If the updated forecast shows that the potential storm event will satisfy the selection criteria
within the next 12 hours, field sampling personnel will set up the grab sampling equipment,
bottles, and coolers. The procedures for field equipment preparation are as follows.
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
Determine where samples may need to be collected.

Obtain proper sample bottles.
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Set up prepared coolers containing ice and labeled sample bottles.

Set up grab sampling gear and field support equipment.
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Place equipment supplies in a convenient location to be mobilized from.
Detailed field procedures for sample collection are outlined in Section 6 of this CSMP.
Sample Collection, Preservation and Delivery
This section describes the procedures involved in the collection, preservation, and delivery of
water quality samples to the analytical laboratory. Information describing sample
representativeness and the analytical prioritization of the individual water quality analyses are
also included.
Sample Collection Methods
If possible, field sampling teams will consist of two persons. Because of the unpredictability of
storm events, and the requirement to sample within the first two hours of runoff, field crews
must arrive at the monitoring sites before any significant stormwater runoff has been observed.
i.
Grab Stormwater Sample Collection
Grab samples will be collected for monitoring for non-visible pollutants. Provided there is
adequate runoff available, the grab samples will be collected upstream and downstream of
the area requiring monitoring.
ii.
Detailed Grab Sample Collection Procedures for Each Monitoring Site
Inspect general conditions of the site. Note the conditions of the site at the
time of sampling.
Once runoff is observed in the area to be sampled (sheet flow, drainpipe, or other
stormwater conveyance), manually collect a water sample with the appropriate
collection device.
Once sufficient water has been collected in the collection device, carefully pour the
water into each of the laboratory sample bottles using a funnel.
Collection devices shall be cleaned before collecting each sample. Clean equipment
with a 2% Contrad detergent solution, rinse off the collection device and funnels with
distilled water and towel dry to prepare for the next sampling location or event.
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Field Measurement Methods
Certain grab samples will require field measurement of certain parameters. To accomplish this,
pour a subsample of stormwater into a clean plastic cup for field measurements. pH and
electrical conductivity can be measured using hand-held devices. The devices should be
calibrated prior to mobilization at the monitoring site using the manufacturer’s calibration
procedures. At some locations, colorimetric field test kits (e.g., HACH field kits) may be used to
test for the presence of chlorine or detergents. Follow manufacturers’ instructions on proper
use of the test kits. The measurements will be recorded in field notes and on the chain-ofcustody forms. The subsample will then be discarded following recording of the field
measurements.
Sample Containers and Handling
Sampling procedures involving handling items that have direct contact with the samples (i.e.,
sampling container, container lid, etc.) will be performed in accordance with proper sample
handling techniques designed to minimize contamination of the sample. In summary, sampling
personnel are required to wear clean powder-free nitrile gloves. One member of the field team
will not come into contact with any other items and will change gloves between sample
collections or when the gloves have come in contact with any potential source of contamination.
The other field team member will be responsible for cleaning of sampling equipment and all
other activities that do not involve handling items that have direct contact with the sample.
Clean Sample Collection Methods
To maintain sample integrity, the following procedure will be followed during collection of a
stormwater grab sample:
Wearing clean powder-free nitrile gloves, one member of the field team will collect the samples
with the polypropylene scoop and the collection funnels. The second team member will
organize the appropriate sample bottles and will label the collected samples. Once the entire
sample volume has been collected, the first team member will pour an additional subsample as
required into a cup and take the field measurements while the second member records the
data.
Forms and Procedures for Documenting Sample Collection and Field Measurements
The following forms are to be completed during each storm event monitored at each site:

Non-Visible Pollutant Monitoring Report, and

Chain-of-custody form (duplicate copies will be retained by the laboratory).
Copies of these forms are included in Appendix H.
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Laboratory Communication Procedures
Staff will contact the analytical laboratory 24 hours before the anticipated beginning of the storm
event. The laboratory will be instructed to prepare sample bottles for use at the monitoring sites
and to prepare for receipt of samples during and following the storm event.
Sample Shipping/Delivery and Chain-of-Custody
After grab samples are collected, the field sampling team is responsible for delivery of grab
samples to the analytical laboratory as soon as possible to meet sample holding time
requirements. If samples are to be analyzed for bacteria, they must be delivered to the
laboratory within six hours of sample collection. Samples for all other analyses should be
delivered within 24 hours of collection. The laboratory should be notified of estimated time of
delivery and be alerted when weekend delivery is required. The following list outlines the
packaging and shipping procedures for pick-up.

Assemble and package sample bottles in an orderly and secure manner for
delivery to the laboratory.

Verify information on the chain-of-custody form completed by the field sampling
team on a cooler-by-cooler basis.

If multiple coolers contain bottles from the same sampling location, indicate this
on all related forms.

If necessary, re-pack coolers with ice to keep samples cool and to prevent
breakage.

Place the completed chain-of-custody form in a Ziploc bag and place the form
in the cooler with the bottles.

Pack any sampler bottles to be cleaned for delivery to the analytical laboratory.
Sample Preservation and Filtration
During collection of grab samples, the field teams will seal sample bottles in Ziploc bags, place
them in a cooler, and pack the cooler with ice to preserve the samples to approximately 4
degrees Celsius. Once samples are at the laboratory, they will be refrigerated until analysis.
Sample filtration and/or preservative may be required for some analyses, including dissolved
metals. Because of contamination concerns, this will be performed in the laboratory in
accordance with procedures specified by the appropriate analytical method.
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Section 7
Corrective Actions
Based on inspections and monitoring conducted onsite during construction, corrective actions
may need to be taken to improve BMP implementation and/or prevent or reduce pollutants in
stormwater discharges and authorized non-stormwater discharges from the project site.
Maintenance or repairs to existing BMPs, adding additional or different BMPs and altering
construction operations are some corrective actions that may be required. Corrective action
requirements for the project are as follows:

Take corrective actions when spills, leaks or uncontrolled pollutant sources are
identified in a stormwater drainage area during visual inspections.

Take corrective actions when BMPs are identified, during visual inspections, as
not being properly implemented in accordance with the SWPPP or deficient in
controlling pollutants in stormwater.

Take corrective actions when effluent samples exceed the NAL (Risk Level 2).

Records of any corrective actions and follow-up activities that resulted from
analytical results, visual observations or inspections.

A summary of all corrective actions taken during the compliance year, as well as
identification of any corrective actions that were not implemented, are required to
be included in the Annual Report.
The completion of the corrective action shall be annotated on the inspection report that
identified the need for the action. Incomplete corrective actions will be tracked on successive
reports. Quarterly, the corrective action shall be summarized, including the corrective actions
not yet completed, to facilitate preparation of the annual report Form 3. The Quarterly
summary will be filed in the SWPPP.
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Section 8
Reporting
The CGP contains mandatory reporting requirements related to the submission of an Annual
Report and exceedance reporting for NALs (Risk Level 2). Additionally, the SDCCD requires
that key information that may affect compliance be reported in order to ensure compliance with
the CGP. The sections below describe the reporting requirements for each type of report and
the timeframes for their submission.
8.1 Annual Report
An Annual Report is required by the CGP for any project with permit coverage of more than
one continuous three-month period. The Annual Report summarizes the documentation
required to meet the permit requirements. The report must be prepared, certified, and
electronically submitted by the LRP or Approved Signatory no later than September 1 of each
year using SMARTS. The information contained in the annual report is a summary of
inspection and monitoring results, corrective actions and training conducted throughout the
year and maintained in the SWPPP. The Annual Report must include the following items:
 a summary and evaluation of all sampling and analysis results (Appendix H);
 copies of the laboratory reports;
 the analytical methods, method reporting units, and method detection limits of
each analytical parameter;
 chain of custody forms;
 a summary of all corrective actions taken during the compliance year (compiled
quarterly);
 identification of any compliance activities or corrective actions that were not
implemented;
 a summary of all violations of the CGP (Appendix I);
 the names of individuals who performed the facility inspections, sampling, visual
observations (inspections), and/or measurements;
 the date, place, time of facility inspections, sampling, visual observations
(inspections), and/or measurements, including precipitation (rain gauge) compiled
from information in Appendix C);
 the visual observation and sample collection exception records and reports
identified in Attachments C and D of the CGP;
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 documentation of all training for persons responsible for implementing the
requirements of the CGP (Appendix D);
 documentation of all training for individuals responsible for BMP installation,
inspection, maintenance, and repair; and
 documentation of all training for individuals responsible for overseeing, revising,
and amending the SWPPP.
Appendix J includes a Risk Level 1 and Risk Level 2 Annual Report Questionnaire. The QSP
shall prepare input into the Annual Report using the appropriate questionnaire and provide
copies of sampling results, if applicable. The QSP and construction project manager or site
superintendent should sign the certification on the Annual Report Questionnaire and submit it to
the SDCCD LRP by July 15 of each year.
The SDCCD will review the draft Annual Report and input the Annual Report information and
any sampling results not yet submitted into SMARTs and certify the Annual Report prior to
September 1st. An electronic or paper copy of each Annual Report for the project shall be
retained for a minimum of three years after the date the Annual Report is filed.
8.2 Rain Event Reporting to SDCCD
Within 48 hours of a storm event of one half inch or more or when requested by SDCCD, the
QSP will provide a report of the following information by email to the SDCCD LRP regarding
discharges and sampling results. The QSP will provide the following information which should
also be filed in the SWPPP.
a. Whether a discharge off the project site occurred
b. Amount of measured rain from on-site rain gauge
c. Time and date the discharge started and ended
d. Reason for not sampling
e. How many samples were collected
f. The results of visual observations (e.g. condition of BMPs, appearance of runoff (clear, light
brown, sheen, etc.)
g. Field sampling results for pH and turbidity, if applicable, including results where an NAL
was exceeded.
h. Number of samples sent to laboratory (for non-visible pollutants), and expected date
results will be received.
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Based on the information provided, the LRP may request copies of the visual observation and
sampling results, sample chain of custody, report of discharge form and documentation of corrective
actions. The SDCCD will review the storm event sampling results to determine if the results should
be submitted to the State Water Board. Should submission be required, the SDCCD will coordinate
with the QSP to input the sampling results into the SMARTS system, or include them in the Annual
Report.
8.3 Report of Discharge
In addition to the Rain Event Reporting discussed in Section 8.2, and Spill Reporting discussed in
Section 3.6, when stormwater or non-stormwater discharges off the project site or into a storm drain
inlet or other stormwater conveyance system, the SDCCD requires that a Report of Discharge be
submitted to the SDCCD. The purpose of the Report of Discharge is to allow the SDCCD to evaluate
the discharge in order to determine any reporting obligations they might have under the CGP. The
Report of Discharge Form in Appendix I should be used to provide additional information about the
circumstances related to the discharge and the discharge characteristics to assist the SDCCD in
evaluating the source, of the discharge and whether any water quality standards have been
exceeded. Non-stormwater discharges must be summarized in Form 2 on the Annual Report.
8.4 NAL Exceedance
APPLIES TO RISK LEVEL 2 PROJECTS ONLY  APPLICABLE  NOT APPLICABLE
When an NAL exceedance occurs as a result of a sample taken on a Risk Level 2 site the
project must electronically submit all storm event sampling results to the SWRCB and the
RWQCB, via SMARTS, no later than 10 days after the conclusion of the storm event. The
RWQCB has the authority to require submittal of an NAL Exceedance Report. The NAL
Exceedance Report shall contain:

The analytical methods, method reporting units, and method detection limits of each
analytical parameter;

the date, place, and time of sampling;

any visual observation (inspections);

any measurements, including precipitation; and

a description of the current BMPs associated with the effluent sample that exceeded
the NAL and any proposed corrective actions taken.
The Contractor shall make every effort to provide the preliminary sampling results to the
SDCCD as soon as it is suspected that sample results indicate an NAL has been exceeded.
The Report of Discharge Form, laboratory results or field forms should be forwarded to the
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project IOR and Campus Project Manager as soon as they are available, along with the
description of the BMP associated with the effluent sample and any proposed corrective
action(s) to be taken or taken. This information will be used by the SDCCD to prepare an NAL
Exceedance Form if the SDCCD is required to submit one by the RWQCB.
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Appendix A – Vicinity Map and Water Pollution Control Drawings (PRDs)
Appendix A
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Appendix B
Documents for Permit Registration
Risk Determination
Print Out of Certification in SMARTS
Procedures for Submitting NOIs and SWPPP Review/Uploads in SMARTS
Required NOI Information
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Procedures for Obtaining Construction General Permit Coverage
for SDCCD projects in SMARTS
SMARTS Roles and Responsibilities
The Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) is the online
database used by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for administering
stormwater permits. SMARTS utilizes different account holders with different permissions.
Account holders are one of the following: Legally Responsible Person, Approved Signatory,
Data Submitter and General Public. The following table indicates the anticipated account
holders, their role and purpose in obtaining permit documents, and the recommended
person filling those roles within the SDCCD construction management organization.
Role
Legally Responsible Person
(LRP)
Person
Dave Backensto
Approved Signatory
Data Submitter-Project
Manager or Administrator
Data Submitter-Qualified
SWPPP Developer (QSD)
Campus Project Manager
or SDCCD administrative
staff.
A-E, Civil Design Engineer
or administrative staff.
Data Submitter-Qualified
SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
Designated Project QSP,
Data Submitter-Oversight
Consultant
Patricia Samora, Jerry Pitt,
Thalya Parrilla
Data Submitter-
Construction Manager PM
or administrative staff.
Purpose
Signs NOI’s. Certifies
annual reports, Administer
SMARTS account
Approves information
submitted by data
submitters in absence of
Dave Backensto.
Uploads information and
submits data to SMARTS
website/admin edits.
Inputs NOI information,
Risk Determination, PostConstruction BMP
information and uploads
final SWPPP after review
comments made.
Submit sampling reports,
non-compliance reports,
quarterly monitoring
reports, draft annual
certification requirements.
Reviewing adequacy
and/or consistency of
information and
documents submitted.
Review
information/violations,
non-compliance.
1. To obtain a SMARTS account linked to the SDCCD
To be added as a new data submitter, have the data submitter register for a SMARTS
account at https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.jsp . Once
received, e-mail the user name of the individual and the project name to which the data
submitter should be linked to David Backensto at dbackens@sdccd.edu.
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2. Reviewing NOI Information and SWPPP
All available information required to submit the NOI should be input into SMARTS at the
time the SWPPP is submitted for review. The SWPPP should not be uploaded into SMARTS
until the SWPPP review is complete and all comments are resolved and incorporated. The
Stormwater Design and Management Consultant (URS Corporation) will review the NOI
information during the SWPPP review.
3. NOI Payment
A check should be prepared for the appropriate amount of the filing fee. Preparation of
checks by the San Diego Community College District requires a 3 week lead time.
New NOIs will not be certified until the check for the filing fee is available.
4. Routing Final SWPPP for Final Signature
At the time the NOI is filed, the contractor is typically on board, although this is not always
the case. If the contractor has been selected prior to filing the NOI, the A-E/ Civil Design
Engineer should collect the project specific information and update the SWPPP prior to fling
the NOI. Information to be updated includes:
 Contractor: Name of company: PM and contact information
 Qualified SWPPP Practitioner: Name, company, contact information and evidence of
qualifications
 List of Subcontractors:
 Laboratory to be used for sample analysis: If needed as part of sampling strategy
 Other project specific information
The final updated copy of the SWPPP should be submitted to Dave Backensto for signature
with an electronic copy of the SWPPP document. The electronic copy can be a CD included
in the hard copy binder or an electronic file transferred to the SDCCD. Once Dave
Backensto is satisfied with the document, he will sign the SWPPP. This SWPPP with all
signatures is the copy of the SWPPP that should be uploaded with the NOI certification in
SMARTS.
5. Certification
The LRP, David Backensto, will certify the project in SMARTS using the Certification Tab and
coordinate the mailing of the check for the registration fee to the State Water Resources
Control Board.
6. Obtaining WDID#
The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) will issue a Waste Discharge
Identification Number (WDID#) for the project. Construction cannot start until the WDID#
has been received. A hard copy of the letter issuing the WDID# should be filed with the
master field copy of the SWPPP.
7. SWPPP Distribution
The final copy as the SWPPP should be distributed as follows:
a. A single hardcopy of the final SWPPP with all signatures is to be provided to
contractor responsible for SWPPP implementation and maintained as the master field
copy.
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b. Other hard copies, as desired (for District inspector, PM, etc.). Note: These should
be limited as they will not be updated nor maintained during project construction.
c. An electronic copy should be filed to the project file in SharePoint under
Construction Documents, 12-SWPPP.
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SDCCD Specific Guidance for SMARTS NOI input/SWPPP Review
To initiate a new NOI, log onto SMARTS at:
https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.jsp
Select “Enter New NOI” and the select “Construction Stormwater General Permit.”
The data submitter will be asked to choose a SDCCD address, choose the address that
includes the Suite number.
San Diego Community College District
3375 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92108-3883
The data submitter will now need to fill in all the information in each tab of SMARTS. Every
effort should be made to fill out all fields in all of the tab sections. SMARTS will not allow
the record to be uploaded without the required fields (denoted by an *) completed. If
information is not available, the field should be input with “To Be Determined, or TBD” with
an explanation as to why the information in unavailable. The data submitter should “Save
and Continue” or “Save and Exit” once the information available is entered.
Owner Information Tab
The Owner’s information should list the contact information for David Backensto.
David Backensto
Property Agent
San Diego Community College District
3375 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92108
Private Business
619-388-6546
dbackens@sdccd.edu
Developer Information Tab
Developer Name*:
Street Address *:
Contact Name*:
Title:
Telephone* and Extension:
E-mail*:
Site Information Tab
The Project Name input here should be the Bond Project name or a descriptive project
name if there is not a single bond project. The Developer should be the Construction
Manager (CM) or the Prime Contractor for a Design Build or hard bid contract. The Site
Contact could be the Project Superintendent or the Campus Project Manager. The Site
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Phone Number should be the site (trailer) phone and Emergency After Hours Phone
Number should be the (PM or CPM cell.)
Site Name*:
Street Address*:
Contact Name*:
Title:
Telephone* and Extension:
Emergency Telephone*:
E-mail*:
Regional Board:
Automatically populated
Project Size*(acres of Square feet):
Latitude and Longitude*:
(Decimal degrees only, minimum 5 significant digits Ex: 99.99999)
Total Area to be disturbed* (acres):
Percent of Area disturbed:
Automatically calculated
Impervious Area Before Construction*:
Impervious Area After Construction*:
Track Number:
Mile Post Marker:
Is the construction site part of a larger common plan of development*?
Yes No
Name of plan of development:
Construction commencement date*:
Complete grading date:
Complete project date*:
Type of Construction* (select one)
 Construction
Other*: Education Facility
 Linear Underground/Overhead Project
Other*: Education Facility
Additional Site Information Tab
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If applicable, has the local agency reviewed/approved a required erosion/sediment control
plan?
Yes No N/A
Does the erosion/sediment control plan address construction activities such as infrastructure
and structures?
Yes No N/A
Name of Local Agency:
Telephone (XXX-XXX-XXXX):
Is this project or any part thereof, subject to conditions imposed under a CWA Section 404
Water Quality Certification? Yes No
If Yes, please explain:
Regulatory Status:
Is this project or any part thereof, subject to conditions imposed under a CWA Section 404
Water Quality Certification? Yes______,
No_______.
If yes, provide details:
Receiving Water Information
Does the storm water runoff from the construction site discharge to (check all that apply):
Indirectly to waters of the US
Storm drain system - Enter owner's name:
Directly to waters of the US (e.g., river, lake, creek, stream, bay, ocean, etc.)
Name
of
Receiving
Water
(river,
lake,
creek,
____________________________________________
stream,
bay,
ocean):
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Name of Qualified SWPPP Developer*:
Risk Tab
Input the information obtained from the Risk Determination on this tab. Include a print out
of the final screen showing the EPA Erosivity Risk Calculator results with the project name,
address or latitude and longitude and construction dates used to calculate the R Factor.
Include the Risk Determination Worksheet and Receiving Water Risk Factor Work Sheet to
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show how the Project Sediment Risk, Receiving Water Risk and Total project Risk were
derived.
Post-Construction BMP Tab
Is the project located within a permitted Phase I or Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) area? Yes No
Does the Phase I or Phase II MS4 have an approved Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
that includes post-construction requirements? Yes No
If the Project is at Miramar College and meets the post-construction standards
contained in WQO No. Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ, indicate Yes, and Yes.
Upload an attachment with a summary statement similar to the information provided in
Section 3.10 that describes the BMPs to be incorporated into the project and indicates that
they meet the post- construction standards of WQO No. Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ, a
Phase II MS4 permit, as required by the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared by
the San Diego Community College District based on the February 12, 2007 Miramar College
Facilities Master Plan final report. Compliance with these standards is described in the
WQTR prepared by ___________, dated ______.
An electronic copy of the WQTR should be provided to the SDCCD, but not uploaded with
the SMARTS post-construction BMP record.
If the Project followed the City of San Diego SUSMP standards as required by
another permit condition, indicate Yes, and Yes.
Upload an attachment with a summary statement similar to the information provided in
Section 3.10 that describes the BMPs to be incorporated into the project, and that they
meet the post- construction standards of the City of San Diego SUSMP, pursuant to WQO
No. R9-2013-0001, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and
Waste Discharge Requirements For Discharges From The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems (MS4s) Draining The Watersheds Within The San Diego Region No. 2003-0005DWQ, a Phase I MS4 permit, as required by __________ permit. Compliance with these
standards is described in the WQTR prepared by ___________, dated ______.
An electronic copy of the WQTR should be provided to the SDCCD, but not uploaded with
the SMARTS post-construction BMP record.
If the Project followed the CGP Section XIII Post-Construction Standards and
Appendix 2, answer the following questions using information from Appendix 2.
Will the project use an alternative method to calculate runoff volume or use different site
design measures than those listed in the CGP calculator? Yes No
Will the project be subdivided into smaller sub-areas or drainage management areas?
Yes No
INPUT FOR WATERSHED: I.a. Name:
I.b. County:
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I.c. Closest Location:
I.d. Size (acres):
Pre-Construction INPUT
I.e. Dominant Soil Type:
I.f. Existing Dominant Non-built Land Use Type
I.g. Existing rooftop impervious area (acres):
I.h. Existing non-rooftop impervious area (acres):
Post-Construction INPUT
I.i. Proposed Dominant Non-built Land Use Type:
I.j. Proposed rooftop impervious area (acres):
I.k. Proposed non-rooftop impervious area (acres):
OUTPUT:
O.a. Existing Runoff Curve Number:
O.b. Design Storm (inches):
O.c. Pre-project Runoff Volume (Cubic Feet
O.d. Proposed Runoff Curve Number:
O.e. Net Credit of Volume Credits: (Cubic feet):
O.f. Post-project Runoff Volume (Cubic Feet):
O.g. Post-project Runoff Volume minus Volume Credits (Cubic Feet):
***If Post-project Runoff Volume > Pre-project Runoff Volume. Please perform
volume credit calculations by clicking on the links below (refer to Appendix 2.)
Volume Credit Calculator Worksheets:
Formula Credit (Cubic Feet)
A. Porous Pavement
B. Tree Planting
C. Downspout Disconnection
D. Impervious Area Disconnection
E. Green Roof
F. Stream Buffer
G. Vegetative Swale
H. Rain Barrels/Cisterns
I. Soil Quality
Billing Information Tab
Click the Same as Owner button for this information.
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Attachments Tab
The SWPPP is the attachment that should be uploaded on this tab. The final SWPPP with all
SDCCD review comments incorporated and LRP signature should be uploaded just prior to
requesting certification. The maximum files size is 10 Megabytes. SWPPPs that are larger
than 10M should be broken into smaller files less than 10 Megabytes.
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Appendix C
Site Inspection Forms
BMP Inspection Form
Quarterly Assessment Form
Completed Forms
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Appendix D
Training Reporting Form and Qualifications/Certificates
Training Reporting Form
QSP Delegation/Training Form
Qualification/Certificates
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The following table includes all CASQA construction BMPs that could be implemented on a
project site. Mark each of the BMPs to be used for the project and include the corresponding
Factsheet from the CASQA Construction BMP Guidance Handbook in this Appendix.
CASQA CONSTRUCTION BMP GUIDANCE HANDBOOK BMPS
BMP No.
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Scheduling
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Preservation of Existing Vegetation
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Hydraulic Mulch
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Hydroseeding
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Soil Binder
EC-6
Straw Mulch
EC-7
Geotextiles, Plastic Covers, & Erosion Control Blankets/Mats
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Wood Mulch
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Water Conservation Practices
NS-2
Dewatering Operations
NS-3
Paving and Grinding Operations
NS-4
Temporary Stream Crossing
NS-5
Clear Water Diversion
NS-6
Illicit Discharge/Illegal Dumping Reporting
NS-7
Potable Water/Irrigation
NS-8
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
NS-9
Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
NS-10
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
NS-11
Pile Driving Operations
NS-12
Concrete Curing
NS-13
Material and Equipment Use Over Water
NS-14
Concrete Finishing
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BMP No.
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Structure Demolition/Removal Over or Adjacent to Water
SE-1
Silt Fence
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Storm Drain Inlet Protection
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Desilting Basin
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Sediment Trap
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Check Dam
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Fiber Rolls
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Gravel Bag Berm
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Street Sweeping and Vacuuming
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Street Sweeping and Vacuuming
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Sandbag Barrier
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Straw Bale Barrier
TC-1
Stabilized Construction Entrance/Exit
TC-1
Stabilized Construction Entrance/Exit
TC-2
Stabilized Construction Roadway
TC-2
Stabilized Construction Roadway
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Entrance/Outlet Tire Wash
WE-1
Wind Erosion Control
WM-1
Material Delivery and Storage
WM-2
Material Use
WM-3
Stockpile Management
WM-3
Stockpile Management
WM-4
Spill Prevention and Control
WM-51
Solid Waste Management
WM-61
Hazardous Waste Management
WM-71
Contaminated Soil Management
WM-81
Concrete Waste Management
WM-91
Sanitary/Septic Waste Management
WM-101
Liquid Waste Management
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Appendix G
Site Specific Rain Event Action Plan
REAP Template
Complete REAPs (for Risk Level 2)
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Appendix H – Sampling Forms and Reference
Appendix H
Sampling Forms and Reference
Visual Observation/Sampling/Report of Discharge Form
Potential Pollutant Information
Monitoring Equipment Checklist
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Appendix I – Compliance Documents
Appendix I
Compliance Documents
Visual Observation/Sampling/Report of Discharge Form – for discharges off project site (use
form in Appendix H)
NAL Exceedance
Violations
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Appendix J – Annual Reports
Appendix J
Annual Reports
ANNUAL REPORT QUESTIONS (RISK LEVEL 1)
ANNUAL REPORT QUESTIONS (RISK LEVEL 2)
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