New York State Department of Transportation · Municipality: New York State Department of Transportation Permit Number: NYR20A288 National Highway Institute Pilot course on “Water

New York State Department of Transportation

Annual Report

For the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)

General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s),

GP-02-02

SPDES No. NYR20A288

Reporting Period: Year Three March 10, 2005 to March 9, 2006

Submitted to:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

June 1, 2006

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Phase II SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), GP-02-02 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT (SWMPAR) TABLE

Regulated MS4:_NYS Dept. of Transportation_________________________ SPDES Permit Number: NYR20A288

Annual Report Table for year ending: March 9, _X__ 2006 (Year 3) ____ 2007 (Year 4) ____ 2008 (Year 5)

Information about how to complete the follow tables is in the instruction section. Please complete the tables electronically, if possible. Send two completed hard copies (an original and a photocopy) of this Annual Report Table, the MCC form and any attachments to the DEC Central Office (MS4 Permit Coordinator, 625 Broadway, Division of Water - 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-3505). DO NOT SUBMIT REPORTS IN THREE-RING BINDERS.

Minimum Control Measure 1. Public Education and Outreach Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.1.a, b: Plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program to ensure the reduction of all pollutants of concern in stormwater discharges to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). • Explain the program, including activities and materials used • Identify the personnel or outside organization conducting the activity. • Indicate activities planned for next year.

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable) Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

Public Education & Outreach regarding stormwater management and water quality issues performed primarily by Main Office & regional environmental staff. Participated in Conservation Field Days (Rochester area), October 2005 – spoke with 300 grade-schoolers about stormwater runoff and salt.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Maintain involvement with local and regional watershed organizations.” NYSDOT continues involvement with Stormwater Coalitions in Albany, Monroe, Broome, Chemung, Tompkins & Erie/Niagara Counties, and Central NY Regional Planning Council.

Presentation on NYSDOT Stormwater Management Program at SUNY ESF, September 29, 2005.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “E&SC & Stormwater Management Training for DOT & Agency staff”. Classroom training for regional staff in E&SC – 4/4/05 in Syracuse, NY; 4/7/05 in Hauppauge, NY.

Presentation on Mitigation Techniques for Bridge Deck Hydrodemolition at TRB Symposium on Stormwater Management for Highways, July 12, 2005.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Continue Adopt-a-Highway Program”.Adopt-a-Highway Program continues.

Presentation on Mitigation Techniques for Bridge Deck Hydrodemolition at StormCon, July, 2005.

Year 4 Measurable Goal: “E&SC & Stormwater Management Training for DOT & Agency staff”. Four 2-day classes scheduled in June-August 2006.

Presentations on Stormwater Management at NYSATE Mini-conferences in Rochester (November 1, 2005) & Albany (December 1, 2005).

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Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Continue Adopt-a-Highway Program”.

Presentation on Water Quality at Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting in Morristown, NJ, May 4, 2005.

GP-02-02 Annual Report Tables Page 2 Municipality: New York State Department of Transportation Permit Number: NYR20A288 National Highway Institute Pilot course on “Water Quality Management of Highway Runoff”, July 26-27, 2005 in Schenectady, NY. NYSDOT staff on Technical Committee to develop course for all state DOTs.

NYSDOT staff on Project Sub-Committee of International Stormwater BMP Database.

NYSDOT membership on interagency committees, such as Nonpoint Source Coordination Committee, Water Management Advisory Committee, NYSDEC Stormwater Construction Workgroup.

NYSDOT working with NYSDEC to develop strategy for Stormwater Management on Transportation Projects.

National Highway Institute course on “Design & Implementation of E&SC”, February 7-8, 2006 in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Additional Techniques Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable) Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

Explain any changes or additions to the Permit Referenced Activities / Techniques, Measurable Goals and / or Scheduled Dates above and provide a reason(s) for the change:

GP-02-02 Annual Report Tables Page Municipality: New York State Department of Transportation Permit Number: NYR20A288

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Minimum Control Measure 2. Public Involvement/Participation Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.2.c.iii.: Design and conduct a public involvement / participation program. • Describe activities that the MS4 has/will undertake to provide program

access to interested individuals and to gather needed input. • Indicate activities planned for next year.


NYSDOT public involvement includes public meetings, public hearings, citizen advisory committees and collaborative task forces.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Public notice placed in ENB. Copies of Annual Report available in Regional Offices.” Public Notice appeared in ENB on May 4, 2005.

NYSDOT re-evaluates PI plan to make sure correct stakeholders are identified. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Solicit Public comment on SWMP”. See Page 3.

NYSDOT has Route 120 Advisory Committee for proposed project along Kensico Reservoir. Several environmental groups represented.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Solicit public comment on Annual Report #2.” Public Notice appeared in ENB on May 4, 2005.

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Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Solicit public comment on Annual Report #3. Place Public Notice in ENB. Make copies of Annual Report available in Regional Offices.”

NYSDOT has dedicated e-mail address ([email protected]) for public to use for questions or comments on NYSDOT Stormwater Program.

Executive Level Partnering Committee formed among NYSDOT, NYSDEC, & AGC.

Permit Reference IV.C.2.a, f: Develop procedures to provide public notice about and access to documents and information in a manner that complies with state and local public notice requirements. Describe procedures below and state the methods used to publicize the AR public presentation. NYSDOT has Public Involvement Manual, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/consult/dpm1/files/pdmapp2.pdf . Draft Annual Report publicized in the NYSDEC Environmental Notice Bulletin on April 26, 2006. 30-day comment period. Permit Reference IV.C.2.e: Public presentation of; f: summary of comments received on; and g: intended response to comments on the SWMPAR. Summarize attendance at the public presentation of the Annual Report. Include number of attendees and who was represented: No public presentation given. Comments on Annual Report Meeting _X_ No public comments received on Annual Report. ___ Comments received. Attach summary of comments and intended responses.

Date of Annual Report Meeting: No meeting scheduled.

Approximate Date of Meeting Next Year: No meeting planned.


mailto:[email protected]

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Explain any changes or additions to the Permit Referenced Activities / Techniques, Measurable Goals and / or Scheduled Dates above and provide a reason(s) for the change: Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Solicit Public comment on SWMP”. – NYSDOT SWMP has not been drafted, although required policy development remains on schedule.


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Minimum Control Measure 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.3.a: Develop, implement and enforce a program to detect, identify and eliminate illicit discharges, including illegal dumping, into the MS4. • Explain the activities and procedures used to meet this requirement this

year and planned for next year. • Revise as procedures are updated. • Identify personnel or outside organization conducting the activities

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable) Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities) • Example measurable goals: number of illicit discharges

detected; number of illicit discharges eliminated.

NYSDOT revising Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations to include IDDE issues. (Reissued May 2006).

Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Issue Engineering Instruction on Illicit Discharges”.

Engineering Instruction regarding prohibitions of illicit discharges drafted. Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Complete Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations”. (Reissued May 2006).

IDDE training materials developed & training provided to all NYSDOT Regional Maintenance & Construction Environmental Coordinators.

5 illicit discharges detected, 3 were eliminated. Several suspected septic discharges reported to Wyoming Co. DOH (county DOH reports it required one property owner to install new system.)

Region 10 Maintenance Residency identified and reported one illegal dumper.

Permit Reference IV.C.3.b: Develop and maintain a map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all waters of the US that receive discharges from outfalls. Explain activities performed this year and planned for next year, including work on the following IDDE guidance prerequisites: • field verification of outfall locations; • mapping all inter-municipal subsurface conveyances; • delineating storm sewershed; and • developing and retaining MS4 mapping as needed to find the source and

identify illicit discharges. State if maps are in GIS.

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable) Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities) • Example measurable goals: percent of outfalls mapped

Videoconference with Regions regarding logistics of outfall mapping held July 14, 2005.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Approximately 700 outfalls in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9”.

11 GPS units acquired for outfall mapping. Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Continue Outfall mapping”. Expect to complete Syracuse Urbanized Area.

GPS & outfall mapping guidance developed. Consultant hired to populate Spatial database engine.


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Minimum Control Measure 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Regulatory Mechanism Permit Reference IV.C.3.c: Prohibit, through an ordinance, local law or other regulatory mechanism, illicit discharges into the MS4. The MS4s have until year 5 to complete the local law work. See the instructions for information about completing this section. DO NOT DO THIS PAGE Does the MS4 have the legal authority to enact ordinances, local laws or other regulatory mechanisms?

_X_ No (go to ADDENDUM 1) ___Yes (complete questions below)

Assessment of Regulatory Mechanism (Local Code) 1) When was this assessment completed or planned to be completed? Date completed: _____________________

___Not yet completed (proceed to next table) Plan to complete for reporting in year: ___4; ___5.

2) Is there an existing ordinance, local law or other regulatory mechanism? ___ No (go to question 5) ___ Yes

3) Does the existing regulatory mechanism prohibit illicit discharges as required by the MS4 Permit?

___ No (amendments needed) ___ Yes

4) Does the existing regulatory mechanism include enforcement authorities and procedures as required by the MS4 Permit?

___ No (amendments needed) ___ Yes

Development of Regulatory Mechanism (Local Codes) 5) When was this work completed or planned to be completed? Date completed: _____________________

___Not yet completed (proceed to next table) Plan to complete work below for reporting in year: ___4; ___5.

6) If you answered ‘No’ to question 1, 2 or 3, what regulatory mechanism or amendments will be adopted to meet the MS4 permit requirements?

___ NYS IDDE Model Law in its entirety ___ Selected NYS IDDE Model Law articles adopted as amendments to existing code(s) that are equivalent to the NYS IDDE Model Law ___ MS4 will write language equivalent to NYS IDDE Model Law

7) If you answered ‘No’ to question 1, 2 or 3, has a list of needed changes to local codes been developed for adoption of the regulatory mechanism?

___ No ___ Yes, list the local code(s) that will be changed:

8) If the existing regulatory mechanism does not require amendments, what language is in the mechanism?

___ NYS IDDE Model Law in its entirety ___ Selected NYS IDDE Model Law articles adopted as amendments to existing code(s) that are equivalent to the NYS IDDE Model Law ___ Language equivalent to NYS IDDE Model Law

9) What was the date or is the planned date of local law adoption? Date: 10) Provide a web address if adopted local law can be found on a web site. Web Address:


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Minimum Control Measure 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.3.e: Inform public employees, businesses and the general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste. • Explain activities and materials used to meet this requirement this year and

planned for next year • Identify personnel or outside organization conducting activities


Additional Techniques Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

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Minimum Control Measure 4 and 5. Construction Site and Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Control Regulatory Mechanism Permit Reference IV.C.4.b.i, 5.a.i: Require development and implementation of erosion and sedimentation controls through a local law or other regulatory mechanism. Report on assessment process used (Stormwater Management Gap Analysis Workbook for Local Officials or equivalent process). The MS4s have until year 5 to complete the local law work. See the instructions for information about completing this section. DO NOT DO THIS PAGE

Does the MS4 have the legal authority to enact land use ordinances, local laws or other regulatory mechanisms?

_X_ No (go to ADDENDUM 2) ___Yes (complete questions below)

Preliminary Assessment of Regulatory Mechanism (Local Code) 1. When was the preliminary assessment of existing local codes completed or when will it be completed?

Date completed: _____________________ ___Not yet completed (proceed to next table) Plan to complete for reporting in year: ___4; ___5. ___Did not do preliminary assessment; proceeded directly to Gap Analysis Worksheets 1-4 or adopted Sample Local Law for Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control (Sample Local Law).

2. If preliminary assessment was completed, indicate the results.

___ If none of Sample Local Law provisions appear in local code; consider adopting Sample Local Law or equivalent ___ If few Sample Local Law provisions appear in local code; major revisions needed or consider adopting Sample Local Law or equivalent ___ If most of the Sample Local Law provisions appear in local code; minor revisions needed

Assessment and Development of Regulatory Mechanism (Local Code) (continued on next page) 3. When was the Gap Analysis or equivalent process completed or when will it be completed?

Date completed: _____________________ ___Not yet completed (proceed to next table) Plan to complete work below for reporting in year: ___4; ___5.

4. How was the local code adopted or how will it be adopted*? *If MS4 has some existing local code equivalent to the Sample Local Law and adopted parts of the Sample Local Law as amendments to make a complete local code, check b and c.

a. ___ The entire Sample Local Law adopted as amendments to existing code or as stand alone law. • If no portions of the Sample Local Law were moved or deleted, all provisions would be exactly

the same as the Sample Local Law. • If ANY provisions of the Sample Local Law were moved or deleted, the moved or changed

provisions must be reviewed (use the Gap Analysis or equivalent process) to ensure the intent of the law has not been changed.

b. ___ Parts of NYS Sample Local Law adopted as amendments to existing code. c. ___ Language developed by municipality was demonstrated to be equivalent.


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Minimum Control Measure 4 and 5. Construction Site and Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Control Regulatory Mechanism Permit Reference IV.C.4.b.i, 5.a.i (continued) DO NOT DO THIS PAGE

Assessment and Development of Regulatory Mechanism (Local Code) (continued) 5. Answer the following questions about the Gap Analysis or equivalent processes. Clauses are defined as: All the Sample Local Law sections or subsections in the Gap Analysis Worksheets 1-4 that have a box in the “Equivalence” column, meaning that there is an associated “Equivalence” sheet (with the exception of Article 6, Section 4 which does not have an Equivalence sheet).

Total number of clauses in each worksheet: Sample Local Law Article 1 (Gap Analysis Worksheet 1) - 8 clauses; Sample Local Law Article 2 (Gap Analysis Worksheet 2) - 51 clauses; Sample Local Law Article 3, 4, 5 (Gap Analysis Worksheet 3) - 3 clauses; Sample Local Law Article 6 (Gap Analysis Worksheet 4) - 9 clauses.

MS4s that adopt the entire Sample Local Law as amendments to existing code or as stand alone law need to indicate the number of clauses being adopted that are exactly the same as the Sample Local Law, or equivalent, in the right-hand column below.

NUMBER OF REQUIRED CLAUSES IN LOCAL LAW Sample Local Law Articles Existing clauses

exactly the same as the Sample Local

Law language

Existing clauses equivalent to the Sample Local Law language (see Gap Analysis Workbook Equivalence Sheets for information to help

determine equivalence)

Sample Local Law or equivalent language to be adopted, listed as legislative agenda items.

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3, 4, 5 6

TOTAL 6. Has a list of needed changes (legislative agenda) been developed for adoption of amendments to local codes (or for deletion of existing codes that are addressed by adoption of a stand alone law)?

___ No ___ Yes, list the local codes that will be changed:

7. What was the date or is planned date of local code adoption?

Date:

8. Provide a web address if the adopted local law can be found on a web site.

Web Address:


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Minimum Control Measure 4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.4.b. v: Develop and implement procedures for site plan review by the MS4 that incorporate consideration of potential water quality impacts and review individual pre-construction site plans to ensure consistency with local sediment and erosion control requirements. • Describe the procedures below. Revise as procedures are updated.

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable) Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities) • Example measurable goals: number of plans received; number

of plans reviewed; percent of plans received that are reviewed. Highway Design Manual, Chapter 21 provides milestones for project plan review, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/consult/hdmfiles/hdm21.html .

100% plans reviewed

Construction Inspection Manual, Section 209 provides information regarding contractor revisions of E&SC plans.

Standard Specifications Section 107-12 provides requirements for contractor revisions of E&SC plans.

EI 99-013 provides procedures for constructability reviews. Permit Reference IV.C.4.b. vi: Develop and implement procedures for the receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public. • Explain the procedures below. Revise as procedures are updated. • Identify the responsible personnel or outside organizations.


Public Involvement Manual includes these procedures, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/consult/dpm1/files/pdmapp2.pdf

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/consult/hdmfiles/hdm21.html

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Minimum Control Measure 4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.4.b. iii, vii: Develop and implement procedures for site inspections, enforcement of control measures and sanctions to ensure compliance with GP-02-02. • Describe each procedure below. Revise as procedures are updated.

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable) Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities) • Example measurable goals are number of: inspections; fines

assessed; stop work orders; other sanctions. Construction Inspection Manual, Section 209 provides information regarding site inspections.

All projects inspected as per Standard Specification 105-11 and 209.

Standard Specifications Section 209 provides information regarding inspections and maintenance. Section 105-01 (Engineer’s Authority) has language regarding Stop Work Orders. Section 107-12 (Water Quality Protection) has language regarding suspension of work specific to water quality concerns.

Main Office staff conducted 2 QC/QA construction site visits (8/24/05 in Region 5; 8/25/05 in Region 4) in Year 3 for the purpose of reviewing internal policies/procedures re: E&SC and Stormwater Management.

Main Office staff hopes to conduct up to 4 QC/QA construction site visits in Year 4 for the purpose of reviewing internal policies/procedures re: E&SC and Stormwater Management.

Permit Reference IV.C.4.b. viii: Educate and train construction site operators about requirements to develop and implement a SWPPP and any other requirements they must meet within the MS4s jurisdiction. • Explain the activities and materials used to meet this requirement. • Identify the personnel or outside organization conducting this activity. • Indicate activities planned for next year.


Region 10 conducted E&SC training for 40 construction staff, 2/28/06. Region 4 provided E&SC & stormwater management training to 125 contractor staff, 3/3/06.

Year 3 Measurable Goals: “Classroom Instruction to NYSDOT staff, agencies, groups.” Classroom training for regional staff in E&SC – 4/4/05 in Syracuse, NY; 4/7/05 in Hauppauge, NY.

Carryover from Year 2 Annual Report

Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Classroom instruction to NYSDOT staff, agencies, groups.” E&SC training scheduled for June-July 2006.


NYSDOT has MOU with NYSDEC for Review of Use of Dust Palliative/Soil Stabilizer

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Revise E&SC specs & details.” See Page 12.

NYSDOT has Bank & Channel Protective Lining Design Procedures (GDP-10), June 1995.

Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Issue revised design guidance on E&SC.” Expect to issue revised specifications & details, & design guidance in Year 4.

Highway Design Manual, Chapter 9 – “Soils, Walls, and Foundations” has policies regarding slope stabilization and Erosion and Sediment Control


Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Issue draft model of regional E&SC program.” See Page 12.


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Training presentations available on NYSDOT website: http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/slides.html

Explain any changes or additions to the Permit Referenced Activities / Techniques, Measurable Goals and / or Scheduled Dates above and provide a reason(s) for the change: Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Revise E&SC specs & details.” Specifications and details will be revised in Year 4, and coordination with DEC to confirm that NYSDOT specifications are equivalent to DEC technical standards. Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Issue draft model of regional E&SC program.” NYSDOT waiting for agency reorganization to reassess the model and the need for this issuance.

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Minimum Control Measure 5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.5.a, c. Develop and implement a post-construction stormwater management program that addresses stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment and will reduce the discharge of pollutants to the MEP. Program requirements should include:


• A combination of structural and/or non-structural management practices. • Identify and describe below procedures to ensure installation of post-

construction management practices. Revise as procedures are updated.

DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL

Update of HDM Chapter 8, including updated and expanded guidance regarding Phase II requirements

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Finalize SWMP.” See Page 15.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Develop Approved List & Draft Specification for Stormwater Treatment Systems.” See Page 15.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Classroom instruction to NYSDOT staff, agencies, groups.” See Page 15.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Issue revised Chapter 4.3 (E&SC & Stormwater Management).” See Page 15.

Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Classroom instruction to NYSDOT staff, agencies, groups.” Classroom instruction planned for Poughkeepsie & Binghamton in August 2006.

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Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Consider need for SPDES General Permit for transportation Related Activities.” See Page 15.

• Procedures for site plan and SWPPP review to ensure SWMPs meet state standards.

• Describe procedures below. Revise as procedures are updated.

• Example measurable goals include: number of plans received; number of plans reviewed; percent of plans received that are reviewed.

Highway Design Manual, Chapter 21 provides milestones for project plan review, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/consult/hdmfiles/hdm21.html .

100% plans reviewed, all SPDES projects inspected by qualified professionals.

EI 99-013 provides procedures for constructability reviews, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/consult/eib/files/ei99013.pdf .


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Minimum Control Measure 5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.5.a, c. (continued): Develop and implement a post-construction stormwater management program that addresses stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment and will reduce the discharge of pollutants to the MEP. Program requirements should include:


• Procedures for inspection and maintenance of post-construction management practices.

• Explain procedures below. Revise as procedures are updated.

• Example measurable goals are number of: inspections maintenance activities performed.

Stormwater Facilities Operations & Maintenance Manual, Region 8, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/nysdot8storm_a.pdf

202 practices inspected and 6 practices maintained in Year 3, expect at least 30 to be inspected in Year 4.

Region 10 provided stormwater management training to 40 construction staff, 3/22/05.

Year 3 Measurable Goals: “Conduct QC/QA reviews on SPDES projects.” Main Office staff conducted 2 QC/QA construction site visits (8/24/05 in Region 5; 8/25/05 in Region 4) in Year 3 for the purpose of reviewing internal policies/procedures re: E&SC and Stormwater Management.

Signage used in Region 8 to discourage private dumping into stormwater management practices


Year 4 Measurable Goals: “Conduct QC/QA reviews on SPDES projects.” Expect to conduct up to 4 construction site reviews by Main Office staff.

Year 4: Region 4 provided stormwater management training to 50 construction staff, 3/15/06

• Procedures for enforcement and penalization of violators. • Explain procedures below. Revise as procedures are updated.

• Example measurable goals: number enforcement activities performed.

Not Applicable. NYSDOT is owner of facilities; no enforcement or penalization procedures are necessary.

Not Applicable.

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Minimum Control Measure 5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed. Permit Reference IV.C.5.a, c. (continued): Develop and implement a post-construction stormwater management program that addresses stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment and will reduce the discharge of pollutants to the MEP. Program requirements should include:


• Adequate resources for a program to inspect new and re-development sites

and for enforcement and penalization of violators. • Describe resources below. Update annually.




Research Study: “Ability of Wood Fiber Materials to Attenuate Heavy Metals Associated with Highway Runoff”. Study administered by New England Research Consortium. NYSDOT on Technical Committee. Anticipated Completion Date June 2006.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Complete Stormwater Management Practices Study (Closed Drainage).” See below.

NYSDOT staff on International Stormwater BMP Database. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Complete Croton Reservoir Sub-Watershed Assessment.” See below.

NYSDOT involved with local stakeholders to initiate stormwater improvements in West Brook Subwatershed of Lake George Watershed.

Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Provide Annual Funding – ‘Regional Channel Geomorphic Characteristics of NY Streams’.” Funded was provided.

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Year 4 Measurable Goal: “Provide Annual Funding – ‘Regional Channel Geomorphic Characteristics of NY Streams’.” Anticipate funding will be provided.

Explain any changes or additions to the Permit Referenced Activities / Techniques, Measurable Goals and / or Scheduled Dates above and provide a reason(s) for the change: Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Finalize SWMP.” NYSDOT SWMP has not been drafted, although required policy development remains on schedule. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Develop Approved List & Draft Specification for Stormwater Treatment Systems.” Anticipate completion in Year 4. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Classroom instruction to NYSDOT staff, agencies, groups.” Training on Stormwater Management postponed until design guidance is finalized. Two 2-day sessions scheduled for August 2006. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Issue revised Chapter 4.3 (E&SC & Stormwater Management).” Anticipate completion in Year 4. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Consider need for SPDES General Permit for Transportation Related Activities.” NYSDOT will not pursue a general permit during the life of GP-02-01 & GP-02-02. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Complete Stormwater Management Practices Study (Closed Drainage).” Anticipate completion in Year 4. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Complete Croton Reservoir Sub-Watershed Assessment.” The Final Report was submitted to NYSDOT on 3/20/06.


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Minimum Control Measure 6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

OVERALL MUNICIPAL POLLUTION PREVENTION / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM INFORMATION

• This table is for MS4s to report on their OVERALL Municipal Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping Program. • A separate table follows that is for MS4s to report on management practices performed in identified municipal operations. • Refer to the Municipal Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping Assistance document for example best management practices, policies and procedures. • Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed.

Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program to reduce and prevent pollutant discharges from municipal operations to the MEP.


• List pollutants that will be addressed by the municipal pollution prevention program. Petroleum, salt, sediment • Set and describe pollution prevention priorities by geographic areas,

municipal operation type, and facilities.

DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL Petroleum Storage and Handling Work Plan needs revision statewide. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “”Complete Update of

NYSDOT Guidelines for the Adirondack Park.” See Page 17.

Carryover from Year 2 Annual Report Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Complete Salt Impacts in

the Cascade Region of the Adirondacks.”See Page 17. Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: Include a municipal pollution prevention training component for staff (where all staff are trained). • Explain activities and materials used to meet this requirement. • Identify training needs and design training components • Determine the adequacy and appropriate frequency of staff training. • Identify personnel or outside organization conducting activities.


New Resident Engineer Orientation Program Region 9 had Pollution Prevention training for 450 staff.


Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Revise Guidance on Pollution Prevention Issues.” See below

Region 8 provided environmental awareness training to over 600 maintenance staff, April-May 2005.


NYSDOT Solid & Hazardous Waste Reduction Policy, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/wastered.pdf

Maintenance guidance provided in “Environmental Handbook for

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/wastered.pdf


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Transportation Operations”, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdfNYSDOT seeks opportunities to recycle waste materials, and make use of Beneficial Use Determinations.

Explain any changes or additions to the Permit Referenced Activities / Techniques, Measurable Goals and / or Scheduled Dates above and provide a reason(s) for the change: Year 3 Measurable Goal: “”Complete Update of NYSDOT Guidelines for the Adirondack Park.” Anticipate completion in Year 4. Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Complete Salt Impacts in the Cascade Region of the Adirondacks.” Anticipate completion in Year 4 Year 3 Measurable Goal: “Revise Guidance on Pollution Prevention Issues.” Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations expected to be reissued in Year 4.

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdf


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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: _X_ Street and Bridge Maintenance; _ _Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________

• Copy this page and give it to each municipal office or department responsible for reporting. • Put an ‘X’ in front of each municipal operation type addressed by the Municipal Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Program in that office or department. • Refer to the Municipal Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping Assistance document for example best management practices, policies and procedures. • Use separate rows to explain the different processes, activities, procedures, practices, etc. used by the MS4. Add additional rows as needed.

Permit Reference IV.C.6.a, c: Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program to reduce and prevent pollutant discharges from the municipal operation(s) indicated above to the MEP. • Describe how the bulleted items below focus on pollutants addressed by the

municipal pollution prevention program and the pollution prevention priorities.


• Briefly describe or reference any existing policies and procedures • Briefly describe or reference any policies and procedures being developed


Guidance on spill response, dust/particulate generating operations, road , roadside, and structure maintenance is provided in “Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations”, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdf

DOT/DEC Spills Response MOU • Briefly describe or reference any existing best management practices • Briefly describe or reference any planned best management practices


For Timeframe 4/7/05 – 4/5/06 Cleaning ROW – 214,255 manhours, 58,590 centerline miles Clean Substructure – 10,188 manhours, 1819 bridges Clean superstructure & deck – 46,594 manhours, 59,644 bridges Seal substructure – 5248 manhours, 9691 each Lubricate bearings – 4188 manhours, 1802 each Repair bearings – 9875 manhours, 370 each Steel superstructure repair – 25,812 manhours, 708 each Concrete member repair – 6672 manhours, 162 cubic yards Other member repairs – 1180 manhours, 46 each Seat & pedestal repair – 9916 manhours, 80 cubic yards Column & cap beam repair – 21,219 manhours, 225 cubic yards Abutment & wingwall repair – 15,898 manhours, 212 cubic yards



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Steel substructure repair – 6290 manhours, 145 each Foundation repair – 1058 manhours, 41 each Deck repair – 30,642 manhours, 46,908 square feet Joint repair – 90,687 manhours, 49,162 linear feet Remove wearing course – 6748 manhours, 72,621 square feet Place wearing course – 7775 manhours, 90,560 square feet Place waterproof membrane – 556 manhours, 14,911 square feet Curb repair – 7197 manhours, 10,399 linear feet Fascia repair – 20,294 manhours, 4923 linear feet Sidewalk & median repair – 3020 manhours, 2470 square feet Parapet repair – 2285 manhours, 992 linear feet Railing repair – 15,349 manhours, 20,868 linear feet Light standards & fixtures – 1398 manhours, 3907 each Seal deck – 18,560 manhours, 2,307,720 square feet Seal curb, sidewalk, fascia – 2402 manhours, 1898 square feet Fill cracks & joints – 13,870 manhours, 166,824 square feet Drainage System Repair – 2010 manhours, 102 each Erosion & scour repair – 6465 manhours, 134 each Clean drainage system – 3197 manhours, 1380 each Bridge watch (flood warning) – 2279 manhours, 158 each Spot painting – 655 manhours, 1930 square feet Paint railing – 285 manhours, 496 linear feet Paint concrete – 936 manhours, 22,000 square feet Bridge painting – 61 manhours, 240 square feet Remove debris – 189,845 manhours, 13,164,378 stops Remove dead deer – 56,571 manhours, 17,549 each Remove dead animals – 41,050 manhours, 30,817 stops Armor coat – 40,435 manhours, 1,211,681 metric tons Reestablish intersections, driveways, aprons – 25,700 manhours, 3461 each Mechanical pavement patching – 19,484 manhours, 15,263 metric tons Paver placed surface treatment – 1,248 manhours, 81,913 square meters Surface treatment – 878 manhours, 7,557 square yards Slurry seal – 10 manhours, 0 metric tons Microsurfacing – 604 manhours, 9,577 metric tons Cold-In-Place recycling – 558 manhours, 8,579 square meters


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Cold Milling – 34,524 manhours, 654,014 square yards Temporary pothole repair – 125,522 manhours, 45,290 metric tons Permanent pothole repair – 160,227 manhours, 19,053 metric tons Frost heaves – 4,514 manhours, 691 metric tons Level, recrown, bank – 29,771 manhours, 29,695 metric tons Pavement grooving – 402 manhours, 562 square yards Repair Portland cement pavement – 1,198 manhours, 57 each Pavement blow-up repair – 13,672 manhours, 1,039 metric tons Pressure relief joint maintenance – 12,193 manhours, 1,714 each Repair/replace pavement joints-concrete – 194 manhours, 157 each Repair pavement adjacent to joint – 4,891 manhours, 395 metric tons Construct or widen pavement – 2,128 manhours, 9,621 square yards Spray patching – 44 manhours, 2 liters Pour cracks & joints – 10,705 manhours, 388,083 liters Pick-up sweeper – 59,439 manhours, 15,254 linear meters Drawn broom – 11,708 manhours, 15,811 linear meters Manual sweeping – 17,450 manhours, 17,006 each Grade unstabilized shoulder – 5,956 manhours, 1,184 square meters Preparation of stockpile material – 6,392 manhours, 26,489 cubic yards Patch shoulders – 14,204 manhours, 5,468 metric tons Cut & remove material under guiderail – 11,716 manhours, 247,865 linear feet Pave & wedge shoulders – 11,585 manhours, 6,064 metric tons Backing-up shoulders – 42,976 manhours, 10,494 square meters Eliminate drop-offs-spot location – 35,501 manhours, 6,275,348 linear feet Cut & remove material – 21,666 manhours, 1,000,258 linear feet Const or widen shoulders – 12,870 manhours, 157,496 square yards Maintain guide rail – 161,791 manhours, 1,141,864 linear feet Maintain end sections – 1,942 manhours, 1,587 each Maintain concrete barrier – 1,044 manhours, 2,286 linear feet Maintain guide rail posts – 12,412 manhours, 16,463 each Maintain attenuators – 3,709 manhours, 1,006 locations

• Identify and describe the equipment and staff that are in place DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL Staff hours included above


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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: _X_ Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________


Permit Reference IV.C.6.a, c (continued): Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program to reduce and prevent pollutant discharges from municipal operations to the MEP.


• Assess if existing programs adequately reduce and/or prevent pollutant discharges

• Determine and list any operation type, location or facility that is in need of modification or updates.


NYSDOT conducts qualitative analyses of its operations. NYSDOT’s bridge-cleaning and painting program removes lead paint on bridges.

Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: If there is a training component for staff specific to these municipal operations:

• explain the activities and materials; • identify the personnel or outside organization conducting the activities.


Region 9 had E&SC training for 450 staff & ditching course for all residencies. Region 3 conducted maintenance training for 50-60 maintenance staff.

Additional Techniques Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

Research Study underway 9/05: “Pathogen Analysis of NYSDOT Road-Killed Deer Carcass Compost Facilities”.



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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; _X_Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; _ _Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







NYSDOT has Snow & Ice Control Manual & Procedures. Additional guidance on snow & ice control is provided in “Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations”, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdf

• Briefly describe or reference any existing best management practices • Briefly describe or reference any planned best management practices


For Timeframe 4/7/05 – 4/5/06 One-person plowing/spreading – 718,558 manhours, 8,727,984 miles Two-person plowing/spreading – 121,776 manhours, 771,065 miles Spot treatments – 77,240 manhours, 803,998 miles Snow & Ice Cleanup Operations – 21,073 manhours Remove hard pack – 1587 manhours, 3112 lane miles Install/remove snow fence – 20,500 manhours, Storm preparations – 281,816 manhours Material handling - 85,122 manhours Radio operations/storm watch - 152,955 manhours NYSDOT staff statewide are undertaking test plantings of living snowfences. These provide erosion control and are expected to reduce the need for deicing chemicals during snow and ice operations.

• Identify and describe the equipment and staff that are in place DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL Staff hours included above.



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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; _X_Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







Deficient storage structures already replaced. NYSDOT conducts qualitative analyses of its operations. Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: If there is a training component for staff specific to these municipal operations:



NYSDOT holds “Snow University”.


Research Study: “Guidelines for the Selection of Snow & Ice Control Materials to Mitigate Environmental Impacts”. NYSDOT staff on Technical Advisory Panel.

Procedures for Complaints Involving Snow & Ice Control Materials, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/salt.pdf

Snow and Ice Community of Practice – statewide committee working on various initiatives to improve our S&I program (truck patterns, liquid anti-icing strategies, truck metrics, AVL)


http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/salt.pdf


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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; _X_ Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







Instructions on operating & maintaining oil/water separators being drafted. Guidance on stormwater management and drainage is provided in “Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations”, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdf

NYSDOT Guidance for Highway & Bridge Maintenance Activities, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/nwp3dr1.pdf , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/flditch.pdf , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/flculvrt.pdf , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/flbankst.pdf




For Timeframe 4/7/05 – 4/5/06 Remove Storm Damage Debris – 147,202 manhours Clean Culverts & Pipes – 24,968 manhours, 158,204 linear feet Maintain Culverts & Pipes – 30,097 manhours, 40,574 linear feet Install/Replace culverts/pipes – 48,268 manhours, 39,679 linear feet Clean grates – 79,608 manhours, 104,423 each Clean drainage basins – 25,396 manhours, 12,474 each Maintain drainage basins – 55,041 manhours, 6209 each


http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/nwp3dr1.pdf

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/flditch.pdf

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/flculvrt.pdf

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/flbankst.pdf



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Install or replace drainage basins – 14,563 manhours, 3175 each Maintain recharge basins – 2004 manhours, 302 each Install/replace subsurface drainage – 6225 manhours, 21,286 linear feet Maintain roadside ditches – 168,997 manhours, 1,781,961 linear feet Clean gutters – 12,383 manhours, 226,924 linear feet Maintain gutters & curbs – 6682 manhours, 41,268 linear feet Maintain stream channels – 18,481 manhours, 126,405 each Maintain streambank protection and walls – 4115 manhours, 6254 square yards • Identify and describe the equipment and staff that are in place DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL Staff hours included above.


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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; _X_Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







NYSDOT conducts qualitative analyses of its operations. Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: If there is a training component for staff specific to these municipal operations:



NYSDOT has drainage maintenance curriculum. 75 staff trained in Region 10. Region 8 training on surface drainage maintenance to 75 supervisors, April 2006.

Region 10 gave presentation on cleaning oil-water separators.


Region 8 reported grease dumped from restaurant into catch basin. Reported to NYSDEC, then to NYSDOH.



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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; _X_ Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







Guidance on vehicle washing and floor drains is provided in “Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations”, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdf

Vehicle Washing Procedures and Controls • Briefly describe or reference any existing best management practices • Briefly describe or reference any planned best management practices


For Timeframe 4/7/05 – 4/5/06 Equipment repairs – 59,761 manhours • Identify and describe the equipment and staff that are in place DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL Staff hours included above



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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; _X_Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







Vehicle Washing Procedures and Controls need to be formalized. NYSDOT conducts qualitative analyses of its operations. Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: If there is a training component for staff specific to these municipal operations:






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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; _X_Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







Maintenance guidance provided in “Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations”, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdf

Green and Blue Highways Initiative encourages Maintenance staff to survey the roadside for environmental stewardship projects and activities that can be accomplished by field staff. The survey tool for this initiative includes several projects or activities which would reduce water pollution, such as installing oil/grit separators, planting vegetation to reduce erosion and providing public access to decrease soil erosion.



For Timeframe 4/7/05 – 4/5/06 Maintain rest area buildings – 34,616 manhours Maintain rest area grounds, park & ride lots – 26,023 manhours Mow interstate & urban arterials - 63,551 manhours, 20,156 square meters Mow parkways - 30,996 manhours, 6,560 square meters Mow rural arterials, second, local roads - 150,182 manhours, 71,469 sq. meters Manual mowing & weed removal - 52,817 manhours, 23,104 locations Chemical weed control - 14,942 manhours, 12,045 square meters Slope maintenance - 11,106 manhours, 281,516 square yards



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Landscape maintenance - 12,475 manhours, 26,133 locations Brush control - 48,267 manhours, 16,783 acres Remove brush-spot locations - 53,030 manhours, 17,704 stops Tree removal- no topping - 73,848 manhours, 47,399 each Tree removal- topping - 62,793 manhours, 7,466 each Tree trimming - 22,955 manhours, 8,724 each Stump Removal - 9,873 manhours, 2,640 each Region 11 maintenance group used rock-based mulch at a park-and-ride facility on Staten Island. The mulch is expected to reduce weed growth and limit run-off at the facility.

NYSDOT staff statewide are undertaking test plantings of living snowfences. These provide erosion control and are expected to reduce the need for deicing chemicals during snow and ice operations.

• Identify and describe the equipment and staff that are in place DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL Staff hours included above Region 2 purchased hydroseeder.


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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: _ _Street and Bridge Maintenance; _ _Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; _X_Park and Open Space Maintenance; __ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







NYSDOT conducts qualitative analyses of its operations. NYSDOT needs to revise its Integrated Vegetation Management procedures. Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: If there is a training component for staff specific to these municipal operations:



NYSDOT holds Herbicide Certification & Recertification training at the statewide and regional level throughout the year.

NYSDOT, with NYSDEC & U S Forest Service, provided training to over 450 field staff on how to assess hazardous trees. The course included guidance on how to maximize protection of trees and minimize erosion during construction and maintenance tasks.

NYSDOT provided training to 40 field staff on techniques for tree cutting, felling and climbing. These classes support water pollution control by ensuring tree work is done in a manner that minimizes erosion.

Additional Techniques Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable) Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities) Research Study: “Alternative Weed Suppressive Vegetation”. Evaluating

vegetation as an alternative to mowing and herbicide use. http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/final_report_dot_june2004.doc , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/allgroundcovers.xls , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/superiorgroundcovers.xls

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/final_report_dot_june2004.doc

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/allgroundcovers.xls

http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/superiorgroundcovers.xls


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Research Study: “Integrated Vegetation Management Assessment/Herbicide Alternative Program Framework”. Evaluating recommendations on IVM for control of ROW vegetation. http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/c-02-09-1.pdf , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/c-02-09-2.pdf , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/c-02-09-3.pdf , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/c-02-09-4.pdf , http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/c-02-09-5.pdf


http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/research/c-02-09-1.pdf







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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; _X_ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







SPCC (Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure) Plan Template SPCC Plan Development – Guidance/Instructions Petroleum Bulk Storage Checklist Implement hazardous material disposal at all facilities – periodically updated. Petroleum Storage & Handling Work Plan – periodically updated. Fuel Storage Inventory & Update – NYSDOT has inventory and system to prioritize repairs, improvements, and updates for all fuel tanks at all facilities.

Instructions on operating & maintaining oil/water separators being drafted. Guidance on fuel storage and handling, spills, and emergency planning is provided in “Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations”, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/eab/manual/oprhbook.pdf



For Timeframe 4/7/05 – 4/5/06 Buildings & grounds – 568,503 manhours



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• Identify and describe the equipment and staff that are in place DO NOT ENTER INFORMATION IN THIS CELL Staff hours included above


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Minimum Control Measure 6. Municipal Operations: __Street and Bridge Maintenance; __Winter Road Maintenance; __Stormwater System Maintenance; __Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance; __Park and Open Space Maintenance; _X_ Municipal Building Maintenance; ___ Solid Waste Management; ___Other:_________________________







Petroleum Storage and Handling Work Plan needs revision statewide. NYSDOT conducts qualitative analyses of its operations. Permit Reference IV.C.6.a: If there is a training component for staff specific to these municipal operations:






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Did you include any of the following documents as appendices? Put a mark each appended document. ____ Summary of public comments received on the annual report at the public presentation (Required) (No public comments received.) ____ Intended response to comments on the annual report (Required) (No responses.) ____ Results of information collected and analyzed, including monitoring data; evaluation of assessment (modeling) of pollutant discharges, including modeling results and pollutant transport trends. ____ Other ______________________________________________________________________________

ADDENDUM REPORTING FOR MS4S THAT LACK LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ADOPT

REGULATORY MECHANISMS FOR IDDE AND CONSTRUCTION / POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL

BE SURE TO INDICATE THE MS4 NAME AND PERMIT NUMBER IN THE HEADER


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ADDENDUM 1. Minimum Control Measure 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Local Law

Permit Reference IV.C.3.c: Prohibit, through an ordinance, local law or other regulatory mechanism, illicit discharges into the MS4. The MS4s have until year 5 to complete this work. 1) When was this work completed or planned to be completed?

Date completed: _____________________ _X__Not yet completed Plan to complete for reporting in year: _X_4; ___5.

2) Indicate which of the control mechanisms or procedures to the right used by the MS4 notify staff and others doing work on behalf of the MS4 about prohibition of and enforcement against illicit discharges:

___ Interconnection agreements ___Maintenance directives / BMPS ___Access Permits ___Tenant Leases

___Consultant Agreements ___Construction/Bid Documents ___Other_______

3) Indicate which of these control mechanisms contain specific language prohibiting illicit discharges:

___ Interconnection agreements ___ Maintenance directives / BMPS ___Access Permits ___Tenant Leases

___Consultant Agreements ___Construction/Bid Documents ___Other______________________________________________________________

4) Explain how the MS4 intends to prohibit illicit discharges if:

Explanation: NYSDOT shall provide language prohibiting illicit discharges in the following: Engineering Instruction, Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations, Environmental Procedures Manual Chapter 4.3, and instructions to Highway Work Permit applicants. • none of the mechanisms in number 2 contain

language prohibiting illicit discharges; or • the MS4 intends to add language to prohibit illicit discharges in other control mechanisms. 5) Explain how the MS4 (intends to) enforce against illicit dischargers within their jurisdiction?

Explanation: Wording regarding the consequences of illicit discharges will be in Highway Design Manual Chapter 8 (Drainage) and Environmental Handbook for Transportation Operations.


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ADDENDUM 2. Minimum Control Measure 4 & 5. Construction Site & Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Control Local Law

Permit Reference IV.C.4.b.i, 5.a.i: Require development and implementation of erosion and sedimentation controls through a local law or other regulatory mechanism. The MS4s have until year 5 to complete this work. 1) When was this work completed or planned to be completed?

Date completed: _November 2002 ___Not yet completed Plan to complete for reporting in year: ___4; ___5.

2) Indicate which of the control mechanisms or procedures below are used by the MS4 to notify staff and others doing work on behalf of the MS4 about the erosion, sedimentation and stormwater management requirements for projects under the MS4s jurisdiction. (These requirements are based on the Construction Permit (GP-02-01) and MS4 Permit (GP-02-02)). X__Access Permits ___Tenant Leases ___Requests for Proposals (RFPs) X__Scope of Services

X__Consultant Agreements X__Construction / Bid Documents X__Other Policies / Procedures __Standard Specification Section 209, Environmental Procedures Manual Chapter 4.3, Construction Inspection Manual Section 209, Highway Design Manual Chapter 8 ______________________ ________________________________________________________________________

3) All of the erosion, sedimentation and stormwater management requirements below must be addressed by the MS4’s control mechanisms. For the control mechanisms identified in number 2 above, state in the left hand cells below the control mechanism(s) that contain the language. Control Mechanism Erosion, Sedimentation and Stormwater Management Requirements Highway Design Manual, Chapter 8 (Drainage), App B, http://www.dot.state.ny.us/cmb/consult/hdmfiles/hdm8.html

Require all projects to have SWPPPs, as in GP-02-01

Highway Design Man., Chp 8, App B Require all 16 components of a basic SWPPP (erosion and sediment control) Highway Design Man., Chp 8, App B Require all additional 7 components for a full SWPPP when post-construction control is required

Meet the standards in the Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Design Manuals (or otherwise meet the requirements of GP-02-01)

Highway Design Man., Chp 8, App B

Highway Design Man., Chp 8, App B & Construction Inspection Manual - Section 209

Require contractor certification statements stating that the contractor will agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the SWPPP

Standard Specifications 105-11, “Inspection” & 107-12, “Water Quality Protection”.

Require proper operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities during construction

Maintenance Jurisdiction tables in contract documents.

Require proper operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities after construction

Highway Design Man., Chp 8, App B Require SWPPPs to be certified by a licensed / certified individual when there is a deviation from technical standards or direct discharge to a 303(d) segment or TMDL watershed subject to condition A of GP-0-01

Highway Design Manual, Chapter 21 & EI 99-013.

Have a process for review of SWPPPs




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Standard Specification Section 209 & Construction Inspection Manual - Section 209

Require site self inspections as in GP-02-01

Standard Specifications 105-01, “Engineer’s Authority” & 107-12, “Water Quality Protection”.

Have enforcement procedures during and after construction

Standard Specification Section 107-10, Managing Surplus Materials & Waste”.

Require construction site operators to control waste

Public Involvement Manual Procedures for receipt and consideration of information submitted by the public 4) If any of the requirements in number 3 are not addressed, explain how the MS4 intends to incorporate them into the control mechanisms?

Explanation:

5) Explain how the MS4 intends to enforce the requirements within their jurisdiction?

Explanation: NYSDOT enforces requirements via specifications and Engineering Instructions.