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From page 83... ... 83 CHAPTER 8 Water Resources Airport operations routinely interact with water resources from the treatment and distribution of drinking water to the discharge of storm water into surrounding rivers, streams or lakes. Subsequently, airports are subject to various water-related rules and regulations. Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... 84 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports carried out by the EPA have identified contaminant concentrations at which there are no known health risks, called maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... Water Resources 85 Compliance Attainment Strategies • Properly store hoses that transfer water to an aircraft during non-use. • Perform regular maintenance or cleaning for water cabinets, carts, or trucks. Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... 86 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports The CWA established the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) , which regulates direct discharges of pollutants into waters of the U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... Water Resources 87 Small Airport Applicability EPA specifically identified the following industrial activities occurring at air transportation facilities as requiring an NPDES permit: • Servicing, repairing, or maintaining aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) • Equipment cleaning and maintenance, which includes vehicle and equipment repairs, painting, fueling, and lubrication • Deicing/anti-icing operations As a result, most small airports are required to obtain coverage for their storm water discharges through a general or individual industrial NPDES permit, even if it is the airport tenants that conduct the above-listed activities. Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... 88 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports • Effluent Limitation Guideline (ELG) -- Technology-based regulations to control industrial discharges directly to surface waters and those discharging to POTWs. Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... Water Resources 89 − Tributaries of waters identified in paragraphs (s) Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... 90 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports Elements of the NPDES construction permit program typically include requirements for implementation of water quality control measures, such as: • Sediment and erosion controls • BMPs • Inspections • Employee training • A SWPPP for Construction Activities Construction storm water permits are generally issued for the period of construction. Applications for a construction storm water permit may include submittal of a NOI prior to the beginning of construction to the authorizing agency. Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... Water Resources 91 and inspection procedures, identification of non-storm water discharges, and employee training. Additional Resources • 40 CFR 122-124 • Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/const.cfm • EPA Construction General Permit http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm • FAA AC 150/5200-33B, "Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near Airports" http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/advisory_circular/150-520033B/150_5200_33b.pdf • FAA AC 150/5370-10, "Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports" http://www.faa.gov/airports/engineering/construction_standards/ • Florida Department of Transportation Best Management Practices Manual, Technical Report and Application Assessment. Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... 92 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports • Construction Storm Water Management • Post-construction Storm Water Management • Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Training is an important component of a storm water management program to ensure responsible parties are aware of requirements and program elements. Typically, there is a timeframe of five years from the time an MS4 permit is issued and the requirement for full implementation of the storm water management program. Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... Water Resources 93 8.5 Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Clean Water Act, as Amended POTWs collect and treat wastewater from homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities and directly discharge treated effluent into nearby rivers or streams. Pollutants that are directly discharged into waters of the U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... 94 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports • Report pollutants that if accidently discharged into the system could cause interference with the POTW. • Ensure staff is aware of the types and amounts of pollutants that could cause an interference with the POTW. Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... Water Resources 95 cover many similar types of activities in navigable waters, whereas individual Section 10 permits are project-specific or exceed general permit conditions. Small Airport Applicability Small streams located on airport property may be considered a traditional navigable water of the U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... 96 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports • Work in Navigable Waters of the U.S. -- Dredging or disposal of dredged material, excavation, filling, or other modification of a navigable water of the U.S. Additional Resources • Section 10, 33 U.S.C. Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... Water Resources 97 Small Airport Applicability Property owned by a small airport may contain wetlands that are under the jurisdiction of the USACE. Before construction, development activities, or other activities that affect the physical properties of these areas commence, the airport must confirm if the wetlands are federally regulated. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... 98 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, directs federal agencies to "avoid to the extent possible the long-term and short-term adverse impacts associated with the destruction or modification of wetlands and to avoid direct or indirect support of new construction in wetlands wherever there is a practicable alternative." This statement generally suggests avoiding or minimizing impacts to wetlands to the greatest extent possible. In determining the feasibility for wetland protection, a federal agency should consider the following factors: • Public health, safety, and welfare including water supply, quality, recharge, and discharge; pollution and storm hazards; and sedimentation and erosion • Maintenance of natural systems including conservation and long term productivity of existing flora and fauna; species and habitat diversity and stability; hydrologic utility; fish and wildlife; timber; and food and fiber resources • Other uses of wetlands in the public interest including recreational, scientific, and cultural uses This Executive Order also requires that federal agencies provide the opportunity for public review of plans or proposals that have the potential to impact wetlands. Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... Water Resources 99 Key Terms • New Construction -- Draining, dredging, channelizing, filling, diking, impounding, and related activities, including construction of any structures or facilities begun or authorized after the effective date of Executive Order 11990 Protection of Wetlands. Additional Resources • 42 FR 26961, 1977 • Protection of Wetlands http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/regs/eo11990.html U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... 100 Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports • The airport should ensure that all mitigation strategies are implemented and if applicable, maintained. Key Terms • See Definitions of Key Terms under Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands (1977) Read the entire page →

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... 83 CHAPTER 8 Water Resources Airport operations routinely interact with water resources from the treatment and distribution of drinking water to the discharge of storm water into surrounding rivers, streams or lakes. Subsequently, airports are subject to various water-related rules and regulations.