NPDES Phase I and Phase II Stormwater Guidance NPDES Phase I/II In 2007, Session Law 2006-246 expanded stormwater post-construction control requirements into designated Phase II areas, beyond those cities with NPDES Phase II MS4 permits. These areas include certain "tipped counties" , and unincorporated areas that fall within urbanizing areas and "municipal spheres of influence" (MSI) around Phase II cities and towns. This law significantly expanded the area in which NC DEMLR must issue State Stormwater permits for development (see this PDF map of Phase II areas). In 2012, this program was codified in 15A NCAC 2H .1000. Note that some tipped counties are coastal counties where the Coastal Stormwater Rules apply (see the Coastal Counties tab to the left). Phase II Designated Local Governments Phase II Designation Updates Phase II Annual Stormwater Management Program Reports Phase II MS4 Annual Report (Electronic Submittal) (link to SWMPA login)Instructions for completing report Model Ordinances Phase II Model Ordinance (Permits issued after July 1, 2006) (PDF) Universal Stormwater Management Plan (USMP) Model Ordinance (PDF) USMP Model Ordinance Checklist (PDF) Other Resources Self-sustaining MS4 Program GuidanceMeasurable Goals Guidance for Small MS4s (EPA Document)Incorporating Green Infrastructure (EPA Water Quality Scorecard Document)NC Low Impact Development Guide (NCSU/Cooperative Extension)EPA Phase II MS4 Permit Improvement GuideStormwater Program Resources for Local GovernmentsNCDOT's BMP Tool Box for Public TransportationOverview of Stormwater Programs in DEMLR (M. Randall, August 2013)Stormwater Management at Airports - April 2013 Inspection Guidance and Checklists Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping PresentationMS4 Compliance Inspection Checklist (MS Word), includes municipal operations and industrial activitiesSample BMPs for MS4s and Industrial Activities Sample MS4 Turnover Folder SectionsSample MS4 Spill ReportSample Training RecordSample OWS Inspection RecordSample Stormwater Control Device InspectionSample General Site Condition Inspection ChecklistSample Solid Waste Containers Inspection ChecklistSample Tanks and Containers Inspection ChecklistEPA and OSHA Regulatory Training Citations MS4 NPDES Application Forms Title Forms MS4 (Small) Individual Permit Application Phase II MS4 Application FlowchartApplication Instructions Small MS4 Permit Application Small MS4 Permit Application MS4 (Small) Permit by Rule Application Application Instructions Permit by Rule Application Permit by Rule Application MS4 Non-owner/Non-operation Certification MS4 Non-owner/Non-operation Form MS4 Stormwater Management Program Report Instructions for Completing Report MS4 Renewal MS4 Renewal Application MS4 Renewal for Dept. of Defense MS4 Renewal Application for DoD
NPDES Phase I and Phase II Stormwater Guidance NPDES Phase I/II In 2007, Session Law 2006-246 expanded stormwater post-construction control requirements into designated Phase II areas, beyond those cities with NPDES Phase II MS4 permits. These areas include certain "tipped counties" , and unincorporated areas that fall within urbanizing areas and "municipal spheres of influence" (MSI) around Phase II cities and towns. This law significantly expanded the area in which NC DEMLR must issue State Stormwater permits for development (see this PDF map of Phase II areas). In 2012, this program was codified in 15A NCAC 2H .1000. Note that some tipped counties are coastal counties where the Coastal Stormwater Rules apply (see the Coastal Counties tab to the left). Phase II Designated Local Governments Phase II Designation Updates Phase II Annual Stormwater Management Program Reports Phase II MS4 Annual Report (Electronic Submittal) (link to SWMPA login)Instructions for completing report Model Ordinances Phase II Model Ordinance (Permits issued after July 1, 2006) (PDF) Universal Stormwater Management Plan (USMP) Model Ordinance (PDF) USMP Model Ordinance Checklist (PDF) Other Resources Self-sustaining MS4 Program GuidanceMeasurable Goals Guidance for Small MS4s (EPA Document)Incorporating Green Infrastructure (EPA Water Quality Scorecard Document)NC Low Impact Development Guide (NCSU/Cooperative Extension)EPA Phase II MS4 Permit Improvement GuideStormwater Program Resources for Local GovernmentsNCDOT's BMP Tool Box for Public TransportationOverview of Stormwater Programs in DEMLR (M. Randall, August 2013)Stormwater Management at Airports - April 2013 Inspection Guidance and Checklists Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping PresentationMS4 Compliance Inspection Checklist (MS Word), includes municipal operations and industrial activitiesSample BMPs for MS4s and Industrial Activities Sample MS4 Turnover Folder SectionsSample MS4 Spill ReportSample Training RecordSample OWS Inspection RecordSample Stormwater Control Device InspectionSample General Site Condition Inspection ChecklistSample Solid Waste Containers Inspection ChecklistSample Tanks and Containers Inspection ChecklistEPA and OSHA Regulatory Training Citations MS4 NPDES Application Forms Title Forms MS4 (Small) Individual Permit Application Phase II MS4 Application FlowchartApplication Instructions Small MS4 Permit Application Small MS4 Permit Application MS4 (Small) Permit by Rule Application Application Instructions Permit by Rule Application Permit by Rule Application MS4 Non-owner/Non-operation Certification MS4 Non-owner/Non-operation Form MS4 Stormwater Management Program Report Instructions for Completing Report MS4 Renewal MS4 Renewal Application MS4 Renewal for Dept. of Defense MS4 Renewal Application for DoD