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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION
OF POLLUTION IN STORM WATER RUNOFF
FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Program Administration 1
Chapter 2 - General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance 4
Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations 16
Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing 23
Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling and Construction 26
Chapter 6 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Driveways and Parking Facilities 31
Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Green Space and Landscaping 37
Chapter 8 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers and Inlet
Structures 43
Chapter 9 - Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management Projects 48
Chapter 10 -Wastewater Treatment Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans 52
APPEN DiCES 55
Appendix 1 - Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 56
Appendix 2 - MSD Environmental Procurement Procedure 60
Appendix 3 - Corps of Engineers 404 Permit & MDNR 401 Certification 77
Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used In This Document 78
For More Information 82
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Chapter 1 - Program Administration
A. Introduction: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) issued Phase II Storm
Water Permit MO-R040005 to the City of Jennings and 60 other co-permittees in
St. Louis County, effective March 10,2003. The area served by the 61 co-
permittees is collectively known as the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4. One of
the minimum control measures in the permit that must be addressed by the co-
permittees includes pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal
operations. Specifically, section 4.2.6.1.1 of the permit (Appendix 1-A2) requires
each co-permittee to "develop and implement an operation and maintenance
program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of
preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations."
A Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) for the St. Louis Metropolitan Small
MS4 was developed by the St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water
Planning Committee in the Fall of 2002 and submitted to MDNR as part of the
application for the Phase II permit. As a co-permittee under the state permit the
City of Jennings is bound by the commitments contained in the Plan. Chapter 14
of that Plan provided for organization of a municipal work group to develop a
model operation and maintenance program to be adopted by each of the 61 co-
permittees.
This document represents the City of Jennings adoption of the work group's model
program as applicable and tailored to specifically meet the City of Jennings needs
and goals. This program impacts all facets of municipal operations. It is the city of
Jennings intent to adhere to the policies and procedures stated herein in order to
prevent pollution, to safeguard the environment for the health and benefit of all
Jennings employees, residents and visitors and to serve as a model for the entire
regulated area. Where the municipal operations described in this manual are
contracted, rather than performed by municipal employees, the best management
practices (BMPs) will be imposed to the maximum extent practicable on the
contractor through purchasing or contract mechanisms by including BMPs in the
scope of work or job/service specifications. Contractors will be required to obtain all
applicable local/state/federal environmental permits. This program has been
adopted by
(Resolution/Ordinance # ) on (Date .,), (See
appendix 1-A4).
B. Policies:
TheCity of Jennings has adopted several policies regarding the purchase of
recycled products; janitorial and other supplies exhibiting lower toxicity;
utilization of integrated pest management practices; and other pollution
prevention policies. Copies of policies are contained in Appendix 1-B1.
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C. Oraanization of Manual:
The SWMP prepared for St. Louis County by the Planning Committee contains a
detailed listing of BMP elements that were to be considered when developing a
model operation and maintenance program for the 61 co-permittees. The Planning
Committee placed these elements into nine major categories of municipal
operations/activities. Based on its size and the nature of its municipal services each
co-permittee may have activities in only some or in all nine categories. For
consistency within the Plan area, each of the nine categories is addressed in the
following Chapters 2 through 10. A statement of non-applicability is contained in
those chapters where the City of Jennings is not engaged in the subject activity.
D. Administration
The responsible party for administration of the operation and maintenance (O&M)
program is the Director of Public Works, Bob Sidwell This person is responsible for
ensuring the program is kept up to date, and that employees are trained on the
procedures implementing the program.
The City of Jennings will train all staff associated with activities that can impact
pollution in storm water runoff. Each chapter will identify employees who should be
subject to training on that particular chapter. Employees will receive general storm
water pollution prevention training provided by the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources, Environmental Assistance Office or others. Upon implementation of
specific procedures, management will review the new procedures that incorporate
storm water BMPs, proper waste management and applicable NPDES permit
requirements with all employees affected. New employees will be trained on applicable
procedures within the first three months of employment. Contractors working for the
municipality and implementing BMPs for municipal work, as described in Section A.,
must train their employees on applicable BMPs before work begins. To maintain
proficiency, a schedule of periodic retraining will be implemented, or provisions made
for an employee awareness campaign to ensure employees remain aware of the
BMPs and proper waste management.
Records documenting the training of employees and contractors must be maintained
in file.
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Chapter 2 - General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance
A. Description of Activities:
Municipal operations include a variety of activities conducted to maintain City owned
property and facilities. This chapter will cover those activities that are not specifically
covered in the other chapters of this document. This chapter covers custodial and
building maintenance activities, materials management and storage, safe material
substitutions, spill plans, establishment of general O&M procedures, scheduling,
record keeping and housekeeping practices in general.
This chapter also covers general municipal housekeeping issues, which include
illegal dumping, littering, pet wastes, trash storage, and recycling.
8. Locations
1. City Hall- 2120 Hord,Ave,. This facility is situated on 0.91 acres, with a building
size of approximately 7.840 square feet. City Hall houses the Finance and
Administration Department, the Planning/Building Department, the, the City
Clerks office, and part of Public Works Department, which includes the Building
Division. A paved parking lot is provided for visitors/employees, and all City
vehicles,. Materials and supplies utilized in performing all building maintenance,
including custodial work, are stored within the building. A total of 16 employees
report to this facility.
2. Public Works Facility - 5834 Hodiamont Ave,. This facility houses the Street
Maintenance Division and the Fleet Maintenance Division of the Public Works
Department. As well as all city plan review's for building permits The facility is
situated on approximately 0.61 acres. It contains a main building, with a covered
bulk storage bin,for salt. with a combined area of approximately 7.300 square
feet. , also situated here is outside storage area's for equipment, trash
dumpsters, rock, asphalt, this property is completely fenced in. The main
building has six (6) vehicle work bays, a vehicle wash bay, a, showerllocker
facilities, lunchroom, administrative offices, and a conference room. A salt
storage area under roof with a capacity of approximately 350 tons,is also located
on this site. A paved parking lot is provided for visitors/employees. All equipment
associated with street maintenance activities are either stored within the covered
equipment storage building, or on the paved yard storage area. All materials
utilized in performing street maintenance is either stored within the main building
or within the bulk storage bin. All fleet maintenance activity is done inside the
main building, within the vehicle work bays. The Fleet Maintenance Division
maintains the entire City fleet, including police cars. The Public Works Facility
typically operates from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hours vary during emergency
operations such as snow removal Public work's Department has staff working 7
day's a week in order to cover park duties .. A total of 16 employees report to
this facility.
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3. The Tharp Civic Center is located at 8720 Jennings Station Rd, . This facility. is MSD
situated on approximately 0.48 acres, with a building size of approximately 5.050
square feet The building contains the offices of the Jennings Recreation Department,
.A satellite center for the St. Louis County's Older Resident Program, a small
community computer lab, meeting hall, and kitchen. paved parking lot. is provided for
employees and patrons .. A secured garage is located on the property that stores
miscellaneous items of the Jennings Police Department. The Recreation Department
staff consists of 3 people and the CORP. office has a staff of 1 .. There is limited
storage space in the building that primarily houses supplies used by the recreation
department and for janitorial needs.
4. The Jennings Fire Department is located at 7215 W. Florissant. This facility is
situated on approximately 0.32 acres with a building size of approximately 8190
square feet. The building houses the Fire! Recue services of the City of Jennings
and employs 16 full time personnel. The majority of this property is paved for parking
and fire truck access. In addition to the equipment used in performance of the
department mission, supplies for general maintenance are stored on site. The Old
Fire House located on the Siever's park grounds is approximately 5.580 square feet
of equipment storage at this time, no chemicals.
5. The City of Jennings has five parks, Sapphire Park is located in the 5500 block of
Sapphire Ave, this park is approximately 1.1 acres, fenced in and has not been
developed for use at this time. Hamilton Park is located in the 5500 block of
Hamilton the park is approxmitely 0.46 acre, it has a small paved parking lot with
handicap
accessibility to a children's playground there are no buildings at this park
Siever's
Park is located at 2100 Hord Ave, this park is approximately 0.91 acres there is no
parking designated just for this park. There is a men and women's restroom and a
storage area used by a local community group attached to a covered picnic area
approximately 3.654 square feet. Lion's Park is located at Old Lucas and Hunt Rd,
and Blewett Ave. this park is approximately on 7.5 acres, fenced in with paved parking
for visitors, 6 picnic ares with out door cooking grills and picnic tables. There is one
building consisting of 2 ADA compliant restrooms and pavilon area plus 2 storage
areas The storage areas will be used for janitorial supplies and paper products
Koeneman Park is located at Old Lucas and Hunt Rd and Robley,.this park is
approximately 52.9 acres fenced in with paved parking for visitors and paved walking
trails, 2 ADA restrooms , a play ground for children ,2 fenced baseball fields, a
concession building approximatel 1.764 square feet with a small storage area the
restrooms are located in this building. A 28 foot octagonal gazbo open sided,no
storage space A 6.5 acre lake with a water fall A maintenance building approximately
3.900 square feet with 1 employee restroom,3 sides of this building is fenced in and
paved for
visitor and employee parking. This building is primarily used for storage of grass
cutting and ball field maintenance equipment,and general maintenance supplies.
There is a flammable storage cabinet and a pesticide storage cabinet for proper
storage on site.
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6. The Police Department consists of a 3 story building housing city police,
city court, municipal jail, and federal jail approximately 37,170 sq, ft on
1.1 acres.,2 paved parking lots for 23 law enforcement vehicles,
employees and visitors parking, this is a 24 hour operation with
numerous office spaces, 7 restrooms, 30 jail cells 9 storage rooms gun
range recreational areas, visitation rooms and a nurses office Materials
and supplies utilized in performing all building maintenance, including
custodial work , are stored within the building. A total of 23 employees
report to this facility.
C. Responsible Parties:
1. City Hall - The Director of Public Works,of housing, streets, and ,parks has
authority over City Hall. The building is actively managed by the Building
Maintenance Supervisor.
Director of Public Works ,of housing, streets, and parks, Bob Sidwell: (314) 381-
7184 Building Maintenance Supervisor: Tom Ackerman; (314) 381-7184
2. Public Works Facility - The Director of Public Works of housing, streets, and parks
has authority over the Public Works Facility. The facility is actively managed by the
Superintendent of Maintenance Operations.
Director of Public Works:of housing, streets, parks; Bob Sidwell; (314) 381-
7184 Superintendent of Maintenance Operations: Tom Ackerman; (314) 381-
7184 Superintendent of Parks Operations ; Tom Ackerman
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D. Materials/Supplies acquisition,_storage and usage: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
1. City Hall: Material/supply needs are determined by the Building Maintenance
Supervisor .
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning Supplies 50 Gallons Six Months Warehouse portion of basement and
various custodial closets.
Latex Paint 15 Gallons Six Months Paint room located in basement.
Aerosol Cans (various Only Amount Needed Six Months Storeroom
products)
Emergency Backup 2 Six Months Storeroom
Batteries (lead acid)
Fluorescent Lamps 50 Six Months Storeroom
Light Ballasts 2 Six Months Storeroom
Scale Remover(acid) 1 Gallon Six Months Storeroom
(TABLES LIST COMMON MATERIALS EXPECTED TO BE IN INVENTORY, AND SHOULD BE REVISED BY THE
MUNICIPALITY TO REFLECT ACTUAL STOCK.)
2. Public Works Facility: Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of
Maintenance Operations. Material/supplies used in vehicle/equipment maintenance
and repair operations are listed in Chapter 3. Materials/supplies used in
roadway/bridge maintenance are listed in Chapter 6.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning Supplies 10 Gallons Six Months Custodial Closet
3. Athletic Complex: Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of
Parks Operations. Materials/supplies used in field maintenance are listed in Chapter 7.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning Supplies 10 Gallons Six Months Custodial Closet
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4. Central Park: Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of Parks
Operations. Materials/supplies used in parks maintenance operations are listed in
Chapter 7.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Storage Location
Kept On Hand Within
Various Cleaning Supplies 10 Gallons Six Months Custodial Closet
Swimming Pool Chemicals 50 Gallons One Month Storage Room
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
1. City Hall: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial
operations. A fountain located in the rear of the building is backwashed on a regular
basis. Wastes from building and office maintenance activities are also included in this
list.
Maximum Method Of
Waste Storage Storage Location Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
Standard Office 2— 15 yd3 Fee g
Landfill
Waste Dumpsters Outside ofnced Loading
Waste Hauler Twice a Week
Dock
White Paper& Various Loading Dock Recycle Recycling Co. Weekly
Cardboard Containers
Aluminum Cans& Various Loading Dock Recycle Recycling Co. Weekly
Plastic Bottles Containers
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto N/A N/A Dump in Drain to N/A Daily
scrubber, water Sanitary Sewer.
based cleaners)
Emergency Lighting Hazardous
Batteries (lead acid, Box Maintenance Shop Recycle Material Quarterly
NiCd) Recycler
Lamp Ballasts Box Maintenance Shop Landfill (if PCBs, Waste Hauler Quarterly
with approval)
Lamps(fluorescent, Hazardous
mercury vapor, Box Maintenance Shop Recycle Material Quarterly
sodium vapor Recycler
Lamp(green tip Box Loading Dock Landfill Waste Hauler Weekly
fluorescent)
Reuse or
Computer Monitors, Hazardous
CPUs Box Storage Area Recycle Material As Needed
Recycler
Oil Based Paints Drum Maintenance Shop Energy Recovery Hazardous Quarterly
and Thinners Waste Vendor
Organic Solvents Drum Maintenance Shop Energy Recovery Hazardous Quarterly
Waste Vendor
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2. Public Works Facility: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from
custodial operations. Additional waste generated from vehicle maintenance activities
and street maintenance activities is included in Chapters 3 and 6 of this document.
Maximum Method Of
Waste Storage Storage Location Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
Standard Office 15 yd3 Twice a
Parking Lot Picked up by Waste Hauler
Waste Dumpsters Waste Hauler. Week.
White Paper& Various Picked up for
Cardboard Containers Brought to City Hall Recycling. Recycling Co. Weekly
Aluminum Cans & Various Brought to City Hall Picked up for Recycling Co. Weekly
Plastic Bottles Containers Recycling.
Custodial Waste Dump in Drain to
(mop buckets, auto N/A N/A N/A Daily
scrubber) Sanitary Sewer.
Backwash Water N/A N/A Discharged to City Personnel Weekly
from Fountain Sanitary Sewer.
3. Athletic Complex: Standard office waste is generated from the maintenance building.
Additional waste generated from parks maintenance activities is included in Chapter 7
of this document.
Maximum Method of
Waste Storage Storage Location Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
Standard Office 2— 15 yd3 Parking Lot Picked up by Waste Hauler Twice a
Waste Dumpsters Waste Hauler. Week.
4. Central Park: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial
operations. Additional waste generated from parks maintenance activities is included
in Chapter 7 of this document.
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Maximum Method Of
Waste Storage Storage Location Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
Standard Office 2— 15 yd3 Fenced Area Picked up by
Waste Dumpsters Outside of Waste Hauler. Waste Hauler Twice a Week.
Loading Dock
Custodial Waste Dump in Drain to
(mop buckets, N/A N/A N/A Daily
auto scrubber) Sanitary Sewer.
Backwash Water
from Swimming N/A N/A Discharged to Pool Company Twice a Week.
Pool Sanitary Sewer.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP'S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
FACILITIES
• Pool drainage and filter backwash water from chlorinated swimming pools, fountains
and lined ponds must be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Other chlorinated
water from water line or tank disinfection must also be directed to the sanitary sewer.
• Any discharge to surface water of pool or backwash water from pools and ponds must
be dechlorinated prior to discharging into storm sewer system under the conditions of
an NPDES permit obtained by the facility. The NPDES permit requires ceasing
chlorination 7 days prior to discharge or using chemical dechlorination. These
discharges to surface water must be approved under local building code, and not
create a nuisance to adjoining property.
• Avoid using copper or silver-containing algaecides in pools, fountains and ponds.
• Ensure grease traps and oil/water separators in kitchens and food service areas are
maintained. Avoid sanitary sewer grease-blockage by regularly pumping out traps and
separators.
• Maintain site plumbing plans showing sanitary and storm sewer connections. Ensure
wastewater is discharged only to the sanitary sewer, and storm water to the storm
sewer. Label storm drain inlets to ensure they are used only for storm water drainage.
• Minimize the use of pesticides through an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program.
An IPM Program uses monitoring of pest populations compared to an action threshold,
and then choosing the proper tactics, using nonchemical pest control practices, such as
mechanical and biological controls, when possible, or less toxic products when needed.
IPM does not rely on routine applications of pesticide based on a calendar date.
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Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding
grounds) caused by cans, containers and tires present in litter and junk piles. Keeping
storm water drainage gutters and drains clean will also reduce conditions suitable for
mosquito breeding. Refer to MU Extension IPM Guides at:
http://ipm_missouri.edu/ipmresources.htm (See Chapter 7 for additional BMPs.)
• Minimize the use of herbicides through an Integrated Pest Management Program for
weed control. With turf grass, prevention of weed infestation begins with practices to
promote healthy grass through proper planting, watering, fertilizing, mowing,
aerification, and thatch control. Refer to MU Extension Publication IPM1009:
http_//muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/pests/ip_m1009.htm (See Chapter 7 for
additional BMPs.)
MATERIAL MANAGEMENTgym/it
• Develop a policy to purchase Reduce M• then Recycle ;l
recycled products or products with
high post-consumer waste content
whenever practical. Many resources are available from the EPA WasteWise Helpline:
800 EPA-WISE. Website: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-
hw/reduce/wstewise/wrr/buyq&a.htm
(See Appendix 2-F1 for a sample waste reduction and recycling policy.)
• Collect and recycle, to the maximum extent practicable, wastes generated by municipal
operations. (See the policy in Appendix 2-F1.)
• Develop policy to purchase environmentally preferred products whenever practical. For
a "Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services," see EPA
website: http://yosemitel.epa_gov/oppt/eppstand2_nsf/_
(See Appendix 2-F2 for a sample green procurement policy or
http//www_pw_gsc.qc.ca/sd-env/sds2003/qreen_procurement-e.htmi).
• Provide for the proper disposal of all wastes generated or collected in the course of
municipal operations, in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Inspect facilities for litter on a regular basis, and clean up as needed.
• Keep trash container lids closed to keep rain out. Do not dispose of liquid waste in the
trash container.
• Ensure that the collection frequency of trash containers is appropriate to avoid
overflows.
• Outdoor material stockpiles at both permanent locations and at job sites should be
covered to protect from rainfall and prevent contamination of storm water runoff.
• Material stockpiles which can not feasibly be covered should be surrounded by a berm
or otherwise contained so that storm water runoff can be captured.
• Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals, hazardous and toxic materials, and all wastes
should be properly labeled to ensure appropriate handling and disposal.
• Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals, hazardous and toxic materials, and all wastes
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should be stored and handled with appropriate safeguards to prevent contamination of
storm water from drips and spillage from the transfer of materials (for example, cover
storage containers, use collection trays for drips, maintain spill kits and floor drain plugs
to contain spills, etc.). Liquid containers should be stored under roof; or if outdoors,
containers should be kept clean and sealed water-tight.
• Prevent spills of hazardous materials by selecting storage areas that avoid traffic to
minimize accidental contact, and select areas that are away from storm drain inlets
and streams to minimize the impact of a spill. Storage areas should be kept clean and
organized.
• Contain and clean up all spills immediately. Ensure employees are familiar with spill
response procedures and the location of spill kits to enable them to stop the spills at
the source and contain the spilled material. With training on hazards from a material
safety data sheet, minor spills can be addressed by employees, however, significant
spills will require evacuation and contacting emergency responders.
• Keep material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals onsite for information on
reportable spill quantities, proper handling, and health and safety issues.
• Maintain and post a list of emergency contact numbers for spill reporting and spill
clean-up contractor response, including: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
(MDNR) — 573-634-2436, National Response Center— 800-424-8802, and for releases
to the sewer, MSD — 314-768-6260. Reportable quantities (RQ) for chemicals are
listed on the MSDS, and petroleum RQs include: any amount released to a storm
sewer or waterway causing a sheen, 25 gallons from an underground tank, and 50
gallons from all other sources.
• Prepare for appropriately handling the clean up of the spilled material and disposal of
waste. Do not hose down spills to the storm sewer system. Clean up spills with dry
methods, using absorbent to pickup fluids.
• Spill response plans are recommended for all areas of municipal operations. Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans are required to meet regulatory
criteria in 40 CFR 112 for sites with a storage capacity over 660 gallons oil in one
container or 1,320 gallons on site.
• Establish at all municipal facilities materials management and inventory controls to
include the proper identification of hazardous and non-hazardous substances, and
proper labeling of all containers. Yy vow ' ; ;��»
• Regular inspections and inventory of V -..
material storage and use areas should be
performed to ensure BMPs are being used. "t -�- -
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• Develop/enforce ordinances for waste
containers which regulate size type, covers
and water-tightness for residential, E\ ,,
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commercial and industrial areas. (See Appendix 2-F3 for language from the St. Louis
County Waste Management Code.)
• Develop/enforce ordinances against illegal dumping, littering and improper yard waste
disposal, providing for corrective action, enforcement and penalties. (See Appendix
2-F4 and 2-F5 for Model Ordinances.)
• Develop/enforce ordinances requiring pet owners, property owners, and equestrian and
animal boarding facilities to clean up wastes from their pets and other animals. (See
Appendix 2-F6 for Model Ordinance).
• Provide pet waste scoop dispensers and signage in parks and other public areas
frequented by pet walkers to promote the proper disposal of pet waste and notify the
public of ordinance requirements.
• Provide recycling and yard waste services for residential waste.
• Provide sufficient numbers of appropriately-sized waste receptacles at municipal
facilities and in public areas with regularly scheduled servicing, collection and disposal.
• Educate citizens on trash and pet waste issues to promote compliance with ordinances
using available methods such as resident newsletters, brochures, internet sites, storm
drain marking projects, etc.
• Promote and assist in neighborhood and stream clean-up activities.
• Develop/enforce municipal ordinances against illegal discharges to storm water from
sources such as failing septic tanks, septic tanks discharging to storm water, etc.
Ordinances to address illegal connections of sanitary sewers should be at least as
stringent as the Missouri Department of Health regulations in 19 CSR 20-3 and County
requirements, such as St. Louis County Plumbing Code Section 1103.
• Develop/enforce municipal ordinances requiring the proper maintenance of septic tanks
and other small onsite sewage disposal systems. For a model ordinance, see:
http://www.arljec.orq/html/ord-modelseptic.htm
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• Establish standard operation and maintenance procedures, maintenance schedules
and long term inspection procedures in accordance with this program manual with
emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws and good
environmental stewardship.
• General housekeeping inspections of facilities and storage areas should be performed
once a month and records kept of the inspections.
• Develop record keeping procedures that effectively track implementation of program
elements and that provide the information necessary to meet the reporting
requirements of the MS4 permit.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Applicable MDNR general storm water permits must be obtained if the City of Jennings
engages in the following activities described by the following categories:
Airports (R80F) — Storm water runoff from airports that use de-icers or conduct uncovered
vehicle or aircraft maintenance, washing, or fueling.
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EquipmentNehicle Washing (G75, See also Chapter 4) - Car wash wastewater treatment
systems for design flows of 50,000 gallons per day or less. This includes no-discharge land
application systems. Provides for 500 gallons per day de-minimis exemption under certain
conditions.
Recycling facilities (R80H, See also Chapter 9) - Solid waste transfer stations, and solid waste
recovery facilities.
Yard Waste compost facilities (G97, See also Chapter 9) - Yard Waste Composting
operations between 2 to 5 acres.
Solid Waste Transfer — requires a site specific storm water permit.
Swimming pools (G76) — Discharges of filter backwash and pool drainage from swimming
pools and lined ponds.
Transportation Operations (local bus, etc.) — requires a site specific storm water permit.
Trucking (R80C) - Motor freight transportation (garbage, refuse, etc.).
Vehicle Maintenance (R80C, See also Chapter 3) - Motor freight transportation and
warehousing.
Warehousing and storage (R80C) - Motor freight transportation and warehousing.
If the above categories describe (city) operations, but the activities and materials stored or
handled are not exposed to storm water, a "No Exposure Certification" must be submitted in
lieu of obtaining a permit. Further descriptions and a copy of the general permits are available
at: www.dnr.mo.qov/wpscd/wpcp/permits/wpcpermits-general.htm
The discharge of process waste water to a storm water inlet from any Jennings facility
requires an NPDES Operating Permit from MDNR's Water Pollution Control Program. All
permit conditions and limitations must be complied with.
H. Training:
All employees involved in maintenance operations, construction, purchasing, facility or site
design, or building or facility management will be trained on this chapter, including the
following Departments and work units:
(EXAMPLE LIST)
• Vehicle maintenance department— mechanics, storekeepers and
management.
• Public works department — equipment operators, laborers, and
management.
In addition to training on the housekeeping BMPs and proper waste management, employees
will be provided general awareness of NPDES discharge requirements.
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Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations
A. Description of Activities:
Fleet maintenance facility is responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment and
vehicles ranging from chain saws and light vehicles to loaders and tandem dump trucks.
Preventative maintenance or PM's include oil and filter changes, tune ups and tire rotations.
Repairs include engine and transmission replacement; brake, suspension or axle repair; and
welding work. There are no fueling sites at this repair facilities. Outside contractors perform
services such as glass repair or replacement and all bodywork.
B. Locations:
• The main Public Works garage located at 5834 Hodiamont Ave, serves the City of
Jennings in the St. Louis County region. It is responsible for approximately 70
pieces of equipment. This location has one welding area and 6 work bays. Two of
the work bays have above ground lifts. The materials/ supplies used at this facility
are all stored inside.
This facility is responsible for 70 pieces of equipment,including 18 vehicles. This location has
6 working bays, two of which have vehicle lifts. The floor drains are connected to sediment/
oil traps. The bulk oils and fluids that are used at this location are stored inside, in 55-gallon
drums or 5 —gallon containers in a designated area that has berm containment. All bottled oils
and spray chemicals are stored inside in the parts room.
The majority of repair and maintenance work is done inside however, due to the difficulty in
moving certain pieces of equipment, some work is done at the job site. The above location
performs vehicle and equipment maintenance for all City of Jennings departments.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Public Works Director of housing, streets, and parks oversees all aspects of fleet
administration and operations. The Public Works Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-
day operations of the garages with 1 mechanic.. There is another mechanic that works on the
city police cars.under the supervision of the Director of Special Services
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Materials /supplies for all locations are ordered through the main garage and delivered directly
to each location. The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for main
garage operation:
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Material Maximum Quantity Kept For Use Within Storage Location
On Hand
5w20 Oil 120 Quarts 6 Months Parts Room
5w30 Oil 120 Quarts 6 Months Parts Room
5w30 Oil 500 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container +
10w30 Oil 120 Quarts 6 Months Parts Room
10w30 Cil 250 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container
10w40 Oil 500 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container
15w40 Oil 500 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container
30w Oil 250 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container
Trans Fluid 500 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container
Hyd Fluid 500 Gallons 6 Months Bulk Container
Anti-Freeze (Reg) 110 Gallons 6 Months 55 Gallon Drum Shop
Anti-Freeze (X-Life) 110 Gallons 6 Months 55 Gallon Drum Shop
Gasoline 20,000 Gallons 3 Months Underground Tank ++
Diesel 6,000 Gallons 3 Months Underground Tank ++
Brake Solvent 55 Gallons 2 Months 55 Gallon Drum Shop
Penetrating Oil 120 18oz. Aerosol Can 1 Month Parts Room
Brake Clean 120 18oz. Aerosol Can 1 Month Parts Room
Carb Cleaner 60 18oz. Aerosol Can 1 Month Parts Room
+ Bulk containers are double walled
++ Underground fuel tanks meet all 1998 UST standards and are insured by UST
Insurance Fund
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The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for each work location:
Material Maximum Quantity Kept For Use Within Storage Location
On Hand
To BE COMPLETED
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
All locations: Waste generated by operations of all garages are as follows:
Maximum Storage Method Of
Waste Storage Location Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
Used Motor Oil, Inground Licensed Oil
Hydraulic and 1000 Gallons Tank Recycled Recycler Quarterly
Transmission Fluid
Used Oil Filters Drain 24 Trash Can Trash Hauler As Generated
Hours
Labeled Recycle or Sewer if
Used Antifreeze Container in Approved by MSD As Generated
Shop
Worn Brake Returned For Parts Vendor As Needed
Pads/Shoes Recycling
Equipment Batteries 20 Shop Returned For Battery Vendor As Needed
(Lead-acid and NiCd) Recycling
<25, Unless Returned For Tire Vendor,
Meeting Rules Permitted
Tires in Shop Recycling and/or Waste Tire As Needed
10 CSR 80 Recapped
Hauler
Scrap Metal Shop Recycled Metal Recycler As Needed
Shop Towels N/A N/A Trash Can Trash Hauler As Generated
<220 or
Organic Solvent for 220 — 2200 lbs No Smoking Energy Recovery Hazardous Quarterly or
Parts Cleaning as Registered Area Or Recycling Waste Vendor As Needed
Waste Gen.
Sand Blasting Grit Shop Or
(no lead based paint) Covered Sanitary Landfill Trash Hauler As Generated
Container
UST Condensate Loading Treatment Hazardous Within 90 days
Dock Waste Vendor of Generation
Tested Onsite or EPA
Refrigerant Container Shop Recover for Reuse Registered Co. As Needed
Capacity
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F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP'S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
OPERATIONS
• Institute a preventive maintenance program to minimize fluid leaks and equipment
failures. Inspect vehicles and equipment frequently for leaks, collecting leaks with pans
or absorbent, and repairing leaks.
• All routine vehicle maintenance and repairs at the City of Jennings facilities are
performed indoors. On occasion and when necessary, outside maintenance work will
be performed in a paved area with provisions made to contain and clean up all drips
and spills.
• Use non-hazardous, environmentally safe products when possible. Avoid use of
chlorinated organic solvents.
• Environmentally safe detergents are used instead of caustic cleaning solutions.
• Flammable liquids are kept in a vented fire-rated cabinet.
• All supply material and waste containers are marked clearly and properly to identify the
contents.
• Keep material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals onsite for information on
reportable spill quantities, proper handling and health and safety.
• All supply material and waste containers are stored under cover to prevent contact with
rainfall; or when uncovered, containers are clean and sealed.
• Tops of containers have absorbent mats and are free of standing liquid, and stored
containers are kept closed.
• Waste oils, filters, antifreeze, and other wastes are collected in designated, labeled
containers and recycled to the maximum extent practicable.
• Wheel weights are kept in a container marked "scrap lead".
• Records of waste pick-ups are logged and maintained in file.
• Drain pans are labeled for specific types of fluid. Use pans under vehicles and
equipment with fluid leaks. Always use drip pans when making and breaking
connections.
• Used oil filters should be gravity drained for 24 hrs with the anti-drain back valve or
filter dome punctured to facilitate the draining process. Crushing the oil filter and
recycling is preferred.
• Batteries, waste oil, etc. having spill/leak potential are stored indoors and are in
secondary containment, when possible.
• Neutralizer and absorbent are kept by both new and used batteries.
• All floors are clean of oil and grease.
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Immediately clean up all spills of chemicals or vehicle fluids using dry methods
(absorbents), minimizing the use of water whenever possible.
• Vehicle operators should be instructed to remain with the vehicle during fueling, and
not to top-off the fuel tank to avoid overflows and spills.
• For painting or sanding activities outdoors, use a tarp enclosure to contain and capture
material. Collect and dispose of paint chips and sand blast waste in the trash for non-
lead based paint, or evaluate lead based paint for hazardous waste disposal.
• Keep the facility and surrounding area clear of litter.
SPILL PREVENTION
• Spill control plans should be in place with procedures for proper spill response to
minimize environmental impacts. SPCC plans must meet regulatory criteria in 40 CFR
112 for sites with a storage capacity over 660 gallons oil in one container or 1,320
gallons on site.
• Procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations should be developed to
prevent overfilling and spills.
• In areas where spills could occur, such as fueling and loading areas, keep spill kits with
absorbent materials nearby and display signage indicating the location of those spill
kits. Storm drain plugs or covers are recommended to prevent the flow of spilled
material from entering the storm drain.
• For fueling areas, post signs that state "no topping off'.
• Regularly inspect all tanks and containers to ensure physical integrity.
• Maintain equipment to ensure the proper operation of automatic shutoff devices on
pumps and, overfill protection and spill buckets on tanks.
• Emergency phone numbers are clearly posted in the shop and near material storage
areas.
FACILITY
• All floors in work areas are sloped to floor drains that are connected to an MSD-
approved sediment /oil trap prior to discharge into the sanitary sewer system. Trap is
pumped out quarterly, or as needed.
• A site-plumbing schematic showing all drains, traps, and shut offs for utilities should be
posted in shop. Employees should be made aware of sanitary and storm sewers to
ensure all wastewater is discharged to the sanitary sewer.
• Storm drains/inlets can be labeled to help protect from improper usage.
• All above ground storage tanks have secondary containment in accordance with SPCC
requirements and are covered with a roof. If containment is not roofed, inspect
accumulated rain water for contamination prior to discharge.
• Fueling areas are recommended to be designed with a roof to prevent contact with
storm water. The area should be graded and sloped to direct storm water runoff away
from the site and to prevent runoff from flowing over the fueling area.
• Storm water treatment devices can be used to treat runoff from fueling areas.
• "No smoking" signs are posted in the shop, and near hazardous waste and flammable
material storage areas. Verify that fire extinguishers are charged and inspected yearly.
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G. NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit status:
(EXAMPLE TEXT)
Vehicle maintenance facilities of this type are considered"municipal industrial" facilities under the
Missouri Storm Water Regulations and are subject to separate NPDES storm water(Phase I) permitting
requirements under MDNR general permit R80C. As stated above, all of Jennings vehicle repairs and
maintenance are preformed indoors or are otherwise done without exposure to storm water. Therefore,
a NPDES Storm Water permit is not required and a no-exposure certification has been filed with the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
H. Training: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
Training on storm water BMPs will be provided to mechanics, material handlers, laborers,
equipment operators, janitors, and management staff working at facilities identified in Section
B. All employees will be provided safety training and training on written procedures pertaining
to general housekeeping. Implement monthly safety meetings to include environmental
training and HAZMAT training.
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Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing
A. Description of Activities:
The CITY of JENNINGS will wash vehicles and equipment at designated wash bay facilities
designed according to this chapter. At JENNINGS facilities where no wash bay exists, all
vehicles and equipment will be taken to commercial facilities when washing is required.
B. Locations:
The JENNINGS wash bay facilitie is located at the following location:
■ 5834 HODIAMONT, garage wash bay and the designated commercial car
wash for pool cars.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Operations Division Manager responsible for a facility is responsible for ensuring that
vehicles are taken off-site to approved commercial facilities for washing, or that washing on
JENNINGS property is done in the locations specified in Section B.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
The specification for wash soap to be used should include non-phosphate, biodegradable
detergent.
E. Wash bay design and waste disposal:
Wash water from vehicle and equipment washing must be disposed in the MSD sanitary sewer,
with pretreatment using a sediment/oil trap. The accumulated solids in the sediment/oil trap
must be pumped out and properly disposed of, such as at a wastewater treatment plant by an
MSD approved waste hauler. If floating oils and grease accumulate in the sediment/oil trap, the
contents must be disposed by a permitted waste hauler at a commercial facility able to handle
oily waste.
F. Best Management Practices (BMPs):
(FOR OFF-SITE WASHING)
• All vehicles are taken to designated commercial facilities when washing is needed.
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o Commercial facilities used are verified to be in compliance with MSD sewer discharge
requirements. Facilities must discharge wastewater to the sanitary sewer system, and
wash bays must be covered to prevent storm water in the sanitary system.
(FOR MUNICIPAL WASHING)
• Wash bay facilities are designed to collect wash water, pretreat with a sediment/oil trap
(interceptor), and discharge to the sanitary sewer system. The trap must be pumped
quarterly, or as needed.
• Wash bays are covered and wash area curbed or otherwise drained to prevent storm
water runoff from discharging to the sanitary system. Uncovered wash bays have an inlet
valve to the sanitary sewer. The wash bay is cleaned and the valve is maintained closed
when washing is not occurring, to keep uncontaminated storm water out of the sanitary
sewer. Post instructions regarding the use of the valve.
• Mobile wash services must collect wash water for recycling or proper disposal into a
sanitary sewer.
• Job-site mud removal is performed without detergent in a contained, permeable (gravel)
area with wash water infiltrating into soil or gravel.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable.
(NOT APPLICABLE FOR THESE EXAMPLES, HOWEVER, NOTE THAT MIDAIR GENERAL PERMIT G75
APPLIES TO CAR WASH WASTEWATER DISCHARGED TO THE STORM WATER SYSTEM.)
H. Training: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
Jennings employees responsible for operating fleet vehicles and equipment will be made
aware of BMPs regarding washing, and the proper, designated locations for washing.
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Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling and Construction
A. Description of Activities:
On an as-needed basis, JENNINGS personnel perform minor renovations/repairs and small
capital improvements on facilities, such as erecting or removing partitions, replacing a door or
window, painting, etc. Major projects are typically contracted out to commercial firms
specializing in the type of work required. This chapter would also apply to sewer related
construction.
B. Locations:
The CITY of JENNINGS maintenance building at Koeneman park contains a shop and material
storage areas for facility repair, remodeling and construction; and JENNINGS employees are
involved in these activities. Repair, remodeling, construction and capital improvements are
periodically performed on all types of JENNINGS facilities by JENNINGS employees from THE
Public Works Department. Outside contractors are typically used for larger projects.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Public Works Division Managers are the responsible parties that will ensure all repairs,
remodeling and construction will be preformed without subjecting the storm water system to any
new contaminant streams. The Public Works Director is responsible for the construction
practices of the contractors that work on JENNINGS facilities.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
Varies with nature of job. Materials are purchased on an as-needed basis and in quantities
expected to be completely consumed in the process of completing the project. Materials
used for every project will vary. The majority of materials are purchased on a project basis
and are consumed during that project. Materials should be stored indoors or under cover so
they are protected from rainfall and runoff. All unused portions of materials should be
properly secured to prevent loss, such as bagged cement. Tarps should be used on the
ground to collect fallen debris and other spilled material. Waste should be cleaned up on a
daily basis and properly disposed of as noted below in section "E". Routinely stocked
materials are identified in the following table
Material Maximum Quantity Kept Onsite Storage Location
Lumber 100 Linear Feet Warehouse
Drywall 500 Square Feet Warehouse
Dirt 50 Tons Yard
Rock 50 Tons Yard
Oil-Based Paint 10 Gallons Flammable Cabinet
Latex Paint 20 Gallons Warehouse
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E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Waste generation varies with the nature of the job. Typically, wastes consist of small amounts
of lumber cut-offs, wallboard scraps, empty paint cans, etc. Order and mix only the amount of
materials necessary for the work to be completed. Dispose of all waste properly, recycle
whenever possible. Never bury waste material or leave material in the street, gutter, or near
a creek or streambed that would allow the material to enter the storm water system. Such
materials are disposed in the city hall dumpster for pick-up by the city contracted waste
hauler. Listed below are the disposal methods for various types of materials that are
generated from facility repairs and remodeling:
Waste Storage Requirements Method Of Disposal Contractor
Lumber, Drywall, Siding, Roof Dumpster or Container Sanitary or Demolition
Shingles, Insulation Landfill
Fluorescent, Sodium Vapor, Closed, Labeled Recycling as Universal
Mercury Vapor Lamps Container Waste
Fluorescent Green tip Lamps Dumpster Sanitary Landfill
Fluorescent Light Ballasts Closed Labeled Recycling or Landfill (if
Container PCBs, with approval)
Mercury Switch/Thermostat Closed Labeled Reclaim Hazardous Material
Container Recycler
Asbestos Containing Materials To be managed only by Special Waste Landfill
(tile, insulation, roofing material) certified personnel.
Latex Paint Waste Closed Container Energy Recovery or Waste Vendor or MSD
Sanitary Sewer
Oil based Paint Waste Closed Labeled Energy Recovery as
Container Hazardous Waste
Lead Based Paint Removal To be managed only by Test for Hazardous
Waste certified personnel. Waste Characteristics.
General Trash Dumpster or Container Sanitary Landfill
Steel, Iron, Copper Recycle
Carpet Recycle, or Sanitary Green Building
Landfill Recycling
Leaks, drips, or spills should be cleaned up immediately. Clean up using "dry" methods,
absorbent materials or rags, or remove the contaminated soil or material.
Clean up of equipment is to be performed in designated areas. Never clean up concrete
equipment or paint brushes and allow the washout into the street, storm drains, drainage
ditches, or streams.
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concrete mixers and equipment or paint brushes where the washout enters the street, storm
drains, drainage ditches, or streams.
Leaks, drips, or spills should be cleaned up immediately. Clean up using "dry" methods,
absorbent materials or rags, or remove the contaminated soil or material.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
FACILITY DESIGN:
• Consider designing facilities for "Low Impact Development" to reduce the volume and rate of
storm water runoff from impervious areas to improve water quality. Refer to information on
Low Impact Development from EPA's web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/owowwtrl/NPS/lid/lidlit.html for more information about Low Impact
Development methods.
• In designing storm water drainage facilities, use the following BMPs, in accordance with
MSD's storm water drainage facility design regulations, to improve the water quality of site
drainage: wet detention ponds, wetlands, structural filter systems, open channel grass
swales, vegetative filter strips, and riparian buffers along streams. MSD's design regulations
are contained in the "Rules and Regulations and Engineering Design Requirements for
Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater Drainage Facilities".
• Carefully design and install plumbing and storm water systems to code, eliminating cross-
connections between sanitary and storm drain systems that are discovered.
• Design material storage and handling areas to avoid rain and storm water runoff contacting
stored material,
• Consider landscaping designs that use native vegetation to reduce the need for irrigation,
fertilizer and pesticide.
LAND DISTURBANCE:
• Comply with MSD's Land Disturbance Permit MO-R100. For projects less than the land
disturbance permit thresholds, minimize water quality impacts by complying with relevant
Standard Construction Specifications: keep work sites and haul routes clean from debris,
excavated material shall not obstruct gutters or stormwater drainage, and excess material
shall not be deposited in a stream. Restore site and working areas to their original
conditions as soon as possible. Protect stream banks that are to remain undisturbed,
restoring damaged areas to original condition.
• All construction or maintenance activities that excavate in or discharge any dredge or fill
material into a "water of the United States" requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit and a
MDNR 401 water quality certification. Waters of the United States include ditches, creeks,
rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. See Appendix 3 for a summary of permit requirements.
CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING:
• In accordance with MSD purchasing procedures as stated in Chapter 2, every effort is made
to purchase materials that are manufactured with recycled materials.
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• Properly store materials as far away from storm inlets and streams as practical, and cover
stored materials to avoid storm water impacts.
• Small quantities of inert demolition wastes and construction scraps are disposed in MSD
dumpsters. If larger quantities are generated, arrangements are made with a MSD
contracted hauler for a special pick-up.
• Keep work sites clean, pickup trash that can be wind blown daily.
• Utilize certified asbestos inspectors to inspect floor tile, ceiling tile, fire-proof barriers and
doors, roofing material and insulating materials for asbestos content prior to demolition.
Manage material using certified asbestos personnel.
• Utilize certified inspectors to inspect for lead based paint on structures older than 1978. Use
only state certified removal contractors for lead based paint abatement.
• When scraping or washing to remove non-lead based paint, collect paint chips in a tarp for
proper disposal. Use water-based paint instead of oil-based paint whenever possible.
• Ensure that facility plumbing connects all sanitary wastewater discharges to the sanitary
sewer, and that storm water is sent to the storm sewer system.
G. NPDES Permit status:,
Land disturbance projects over 1 acre require a Land Disturbance Permit MO-R100 from the
MDNR. Stormwater operating permits will not apply unless process or wastewater will be
discharged to storm water and not to the sanitary sewers.
H. Training:
All JENNINGS employees involved in facility construction, facility repair and remodeling
activities will be trained on the BMPs presented in this chapter. Personnel should be trained in
the items noted below:
General housekeeping
Material storage, cleanup, and disposal
Material reuse and recycling
Equipment cleanup
Land disturbance erosion control
Reduction of material for disposal through storage, reuse, or recycling can greatly reduce
material and disposal costs, long term liability, preserve environmental quality, and provide a
positive public image.
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Chapter 6 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges
and Parking Facilities
A. Description of Activities:
Most highway agencies and municipalities are responsible for the cleaning and maintenance
of roadways, highways, and parking facilities under their maintenance purview. Activities
include, but may not be limited to, street sweeping, flushing, applying surface seals, patching,
snow removal, and emergency response to spills and accidents.
Street sweeping operations normally involve self-contained and powered collection devices,
utilizing belt conveyors or vacuum systems. This work may be performed on a scheduled
basis, or when requested, and is usually conducted on roads with curbs where debris can
accumulate in the gutter line.
Many agencies flush bridge decks and parking structures in the spring to remove de-icing
chemicals and to clean the drainage structures. Also, flushing operations are performed on
sections of pavement where mud or debris accumulates after flooding, creating hazardous
conditions.
Patching operations involve the preparation of potholes and the fill of either hot mix or cold
patching material.
Highway agencies plow and salt the roadways under their maintenance jurisdiction during
winter snow events. Typically, 200 to 400 pounds of salt per lane mile is used to de-ice the
pavement. Other chemicals, such as calcium chloride, are used when prevailing
temperatures fall below 20° Fahrenheit.
Most highway agencies are required to respond to emergency situations involving spills and
debris from vehicles. This work is performed if it is determined that the material which will be
removed from the public road right-of-way is of a non-hazardous nature. Hazardous material
is handled through hazardous material removal procedures not specified in this chapter
B. Locations:
The road network of the City of Jennings including city parking at city buildings ,this
maintenance includes preparation of streets for a full overlay, or pot hole repair, crack sealing
,and whole surface sealing , replacement of concrete curbs ,and damaged concrete
slabs,asphalt curb replacement and repair,emergency repairs as needed
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C. Responsible Parties:
The responsible parties involved in the cleaning and maintenance of streets and parking lots
include:
Public Works Director of housing, streets, and parks — (314) 381-7184
Public Works Superintendent Tom Ackerman — (314) 381-7184
D. Materials/Supplies Acquisition, Storage and Usage:
Large quantities of materials are expended in the performance of work. Some material is
purchased and used immediately, while other material is stockpiled. Agencies working within
the constraints of their budget weigh fiscal responsibility against the immediate and long-
range needs for such materials, and adjust their purchasing habits accordingly.
Material Maximum Quantity For Use Within Storage Location
Kept On Hand
Salt Various Locations
(Sodium Chloride, Calcium Up to 1,000 tons One Year (Sites listed: )
Chloride)
Aggregate (various sizes) Up to 100 Tons One Season
Cold-Patching Material Up to 50 Tons One Season
Hot Mix Asphalt Purchased When Daily
Needed.
Deck Sealing Materials Up to 500 Gallons One Season
Topsoil Up to 100 Tons One Season
Concrete Ready-Mix Purchased When Daily
Needed.
Concrete Bag Mix 200 bags (20 Tons) One Season
E. Waste Generation, Storage, Disposal, Recycling: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
A certain amount of construction spoil and waste is generated during the performance of
maintenance operations on our road network. Recycling methods are employed if they are
determined to be cost-effective; however, in many instances, waste material must be removed
from the work site by various disposal methods.
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Maximum Storage
Waste Storage Location Method Of Disposal Frequency
Capacity
First preference is to recycle the
material, using it for road base,
Asphalt Millings Landfill or parts, earth fill (if laws permit), or
from Co-Planing Unlimited Other in asphaltic concrete, etc. If
Operation Storage Options Locations material can't be economically
recycled, it will be disposed of in a
landfill.
First preference is to place
Unlimited Earth Fill or concrete waste in earth fill;
Concrete Rubble however, if this cannot be
Storage Options Landfill economically accomplished, the
spoil material is taken to a landfill.
Trash, Grit and
Debris from Street
Sweeping and Sanitary Landfill
Road Clean Up
Water Based Paint Sanitary Sewer, as Approved by As
MSD. Generated
Shot, Sand Blast
Waste with Lead Sanitary Landfill
Free Paint
Lead Based Paint Sealed Evaluate for Hazardous Waste Store <90
Chips and Shot, Container Determination. Days
Sand Blast Waste Capacity y
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP'S ARE RECOMMENDED TO ::` ,.'. . ,..4
BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE) .
MAINTENANCE s `
• If certain road maintenance activities are14
T prone to produce pollutants that can be _ L _ •
carried off with storm water runoff, - ' -
schedule these maintenance activities
during times of dry weather if possible.
• Capture scrapings/rust/dirt/sandblasting
grit/over spray/drips, etc., from
preparation and painting of
bridges/structures/traffic control devices.
• For steel girders on bridges, utilize certified inspectors to inspect for lead based paint
on structures older than 1978. Use only state certified removal contractors for lead
based paint abatement.
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• Used asphalt is recycled when it is cost-beneficial.
• Block scuppers and drains when sealing bridge decks.
• On asphalt overlays, ensure storm water drainage capacity of curbs and inlets is
maintained by milling down into the street at the curb, or using open graded thin
bonded overlay.
• Comply with St. Louis County or municipal land disturbance ordinances and programs
implemented under the St. Louis County Phase II Storm Water Management Plan. For
projects less than the land disturbance program thresholds, employ BMPs for erosion
and sediment control.
• All construction or maintenance activities that excavate in or discharge any dredge or
fill material into a "water of the United States", which includes ditches, creeks, rivers,
lakes, ponds and wetlands, requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit and a MDNR 401
water quality certification. Examples of construction or repair activities requiring a
permit include: bridge work, culverts under road crossings, dredging or placing rip rap
in creeks. See Appendix 5-F1 for a summary of permit requirements.
DE-ICING
• Use calibrated chemical applicators for salt and brine applications.
• Minimize the use of salt without compromising public safety.
• Stop salt feed on trucks at stop signs, where equipped.
• Stored salt is on an impervious surface and is covered.
• As available, use road weather information such as weather forecasts, meteorological
data, and pavement sensors to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
CLEANING
• Remove as much mud, grit, salt and debris as possible (by scraping, brooming, etc.)
prior to roadway flushing on bridges.
• Evaluate the need for street sweeping to remove grit and trash at facility parking lots
and roadways within jurisdiction. Implement street sweeping, when feasible, focusing
on heavy traffic patterns, seasonal variations (spring/fall), and problem areas. Record
the volume of trash/debris removed to identify the priority of areas being cleaned and
the effectiveness of resources used. Investigate to determine sources of litter in areas
of excessive accumulation.
• The environmentally preferred sweepers are those with an integral collection device
and fugitive dust control. Properly dispose of trash/debris as indicated in Section E
above.
• Do not hose down parking lots in a manner that discharges wash water to the storm
drain untreated.
G. NPDES Permit status: •
Not Applicable
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Training: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
Employees involved in Street and Highway maintenance and repair will be trained on the
BMPs in this chapter.
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Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping
A. Description of Activities:
The City of Jennings has 5 parks totaling nearly 59.2 acres of land, and over 1.2 miles of
biking, hiking and jogging trails.
The City of Jennings has responsibility for the development and maintenance of recreational
areas and green space within the city, including neighborhood and regional parks, community
gardens, bike and walking paths, linear and river parks, trees, public facility landscaping and
public street right-of-way landscaping. The city promotes an interconnected system of open
space and trails that facilitates active and passive recreational opportunities for the
community.
The creation and design of parks and open space can assist in management of storm water
by providing green infrastructure and a means of absorbing rainwater, slowing its release in to
streams, storing, filtering and slowing storm water runoff down and thus preventing or
reducing flash flooding downstream. The City of Jennings has an opportunity to use their park
lands to benefit the environment and to demonstrate best practices for storm water
management.
Maintenance activities include mowing of grassy areas, pruning trees, removing fallen limbs,
mulching, emptying trash receptacles, trail maintenance (repairing asphalt bike path and
walking trails), routine cleaning of park restrooms, and parking lot maintenance, waterfall.
B. Locations:
Koeneman Park
Lion's Park
Siever's Park
Hamilton Park
Sapphire Park
Green spaces are interlaced throughout the community and are maintained by the Public
works Department and local volunteers.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Director of Public Works of ,housing, streets, and parks has authority over all parks.
Parks are actively managed by the Superintendent of Parks Operations. Volunteers donate
their time to assist in park maintenance.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for landscaping and park
maintenance operations.
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Material Maximum Quantity For Use Within Storage Location Comments
Kept On Hand
Mulch Pile 100 yd3 6 Months Asphalt Pad Keep Covered
Fertilizer 25 Bags 6 Months Garage
Herbicide 10 Gallons 6 Months Garage
Rock 100 Tons 1 Year
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Wastes generated by landscaping and park maintenance operations are as follows.
Maximum Storage Method Of
Waste Storage Location Disposal Contractor Frequency
Capacity
Wood, brush 20 yd3 Yard Chip into Mulch Tree Service 6 Months
Leaves, Grass 10 yd3 Composter Compost into None 6 Months
Mulch
(EXAMPLE INVENTORY, INSERT SEPARATE TABLE FOR EACH LOCATION)
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP'S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PRACTICABLE)
PARK DESIGN AND SITING
• Creating undeveloped, natural open space and preserving established trees and other
natural vegetation, particularly around natural drainage areas, such as creeks, is
recommended. Tree buffers and tall grass filters around streams improve water quality,
slow runoff and prevent erosion. A minimum buffer width of 50 feet is recommended.
• Avoid site development and placing facilities in the flood plain.
• Design park sites to preserve natural resources such as wetlands and existing natural
draining areas, minimizing their loss and maintaining existing trees and a riparian corridor
next to creeks to the degree possible. Minimize •
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creek crossings, and place them only after '
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natural flow. •_
• Design landscaping that uses native vegetation to
reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer and ;za4
pesticide. Select plants appropriate for site
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• Utilize low impact development to minimize
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impervious surfaces, See Chapter 5.
• In designing storm water drainage facilities, use the following BMPs to improve the water
quality of site drainage and slow the release of water to streams: wet detention ponds,
micro detention basins, wetlands, rain gardens, vegetative filter strips and riparian buffers
along streams, structural filter systems, pervious pavement and green (vegetated) roofs.
The use of swales instead of curbs along roads and parking lots is beneficial to filter
pollutants and reduce the volume and rate of storm water flow. Fact Sheets on storm
water management practices are available from the Stormwater Manager's Resource
Center at the following web site: http://www.stormwatercenter.net
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
• Sponsor activities and annual events that involve the general public, schools, watershed
groups, stream teams, etc., providing hands-on activities that promote water quality in their
adopted parks and greenways. Typical activities include: field trips, cleanups, educational
programs, restoration projects, stream monitoring,
storm drain marking, and trail projects.
• Organize or participate in reforestation programs,
planting native trees to buffer streams, create shade, Do Rest Stop
and beautify parks. Support community volunteer • •. • 9 • •
group efforts in these programs. •
• Require pet owners to pickup and properly dispose of i a '
pet waste in parks. Provide pet waste scoop Y.ck up dogrAttr
dispensers and signage in parks to notify visitors of II,-"r,��•,h„
the requiremdnt. ''hko"
• Control wild geese populations near lakes with "no •
feeding the geese" signs and ordinances. Other
techniques to control populations include habitat
modification by increasing shoreline vegetation
height, scare tactics or relocation.
PARK/LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
• Remove litter and debris regularly.
• Properly dispose of yard waste, for example, by composting. Do not dump yard waste into
creeks.
• Minimize mowing of open space sites, depending on site objectives.
• Mow grass higher and leave grass clippings on the lawn to retain moisture and provide
nutrients.
• Remove exotic invasive vegetation and replace with
native plantings as resources are available. .
• Perform soil tests to determine the optimum fertilizer 0
application rate. , •
• Apply fertilizer only in cool weather, preferably fall. •
Avoid application before a rain, and do not apply t , ' _ °
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fertilizer at rates higher than indicated in on label � � - - � •,
instructions. Apply slow release fertilizers such as
methylene urea, IDBU or resin coated fertilizer. . ..'
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• When disturbing land, such as clearing vegetation and destroying the root zone, employ
BMPs for erosion and sediment control. For details concerning these BMPs, see the
SWPPP link on the following web page: www.stlouisco.com/plan/land disturbance.html
• All construction or maintenance activities that excavate in or discharge any dredge or fill
material into a "water of the United States", which includes ditches, creeks, rivers, lakes,
ponds and wetlands, requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit and a MDNR 401 water
quality certification. Examples of activities that require a permit include: placing culverts in
creeks, constructing outfalls, and stream restoration activities. See Appendix 5-F1 for a
summary of permit requirements.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
• Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to minimize the use of pesticides.
Pesticide application should be timed carefully and combined with other pest management
practices. Pests and their development stage should be identified accurately and pesticide
applications made only when necessary, using the least amount needed and the least
toxic product for adequate pest control.
• Use mechanical controls to keep pests in check, such as species specific, pheromone
based traps. Remove pests by hand. Eliminate conditions favorable to pests and place
barriers to control pests and weeds.
• Use natural, biological controls, when feasible, including natural enemies of pests, such
as: predators, parasites, pathogens, pheromones, and juvenile hormones.
• Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding
grounds) caused by cans, containers and tires present in litter and junk piles. Keeping
storm water drainage gutters and drains clean will also reduce conditions suitable for
mosquito breeding. Refer to MU Extension IPM Guides at:
http://ipm.missouri.edu/ipmresources.htm
• Minimize the use of herbicides through an Integrated Pest Management techniques for
weed control. This includes practices that keep plants healthy, such as selecting disease
and pest resistant varieties and maintaining good growing conditions. For turf grass,
prevention of weed infestation begins with practices to promote healthy grass through
proper planting, watering, fertilizing, mowing, aerification, and thatch control. Refer to MU
Extension Publication IPM1009:
http://muextension.missourtedu/xplor/agguides/pests/ipml009.htm
PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE USE
• When pesticide or herbicide use is required, select pesticides carefully, avoiding highly
water soluble and very environmentally stable products to minimize potential for leaching
from soils into waterways. Environmentally friendly products readily degrade in the
environment and/or bind to soil particles.
• Consider the vulnerability of the area in which pesticides are applied, avoiding areas with
streams, ponds, sinkholes or wells. Sinkholes are an environmentally sensitive area
because they allow surface water to reach groundwater quickly with little natural soil
filtering.
• Apply pesticides when the target pest is at its most vulnerable life stage, and use site
specific rather than wholesale application.
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• Read pesticide labels carefully for information and restrictions about the rate, timing, and
placement of the pesticide in that container. Calibrate equipment to apply at the proper
rate. Apply when the threat of rain is low to avoid wasting material and washing pesticide
into the waterways. Carefully calculate how much pesticide concentrate is needed to treat
the specific site with the equipment being used, to eliminate disposal of excess spray mix.
• Store pesticides in their original containers in a cool, well-ventilated building with a
concrete floor. Handle pesticides carefully to avoid spills.
• Dispose of pesticide waste properly, following label instructions.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
H. Training:
All employees directly involved in the design, construction and maintenance of landscaping,
trails, green spaces and parks will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter. Affected
employees will likely be: facility engineers, park management, equipment operators,
gardeners, laborers, and contract operations providing these services.
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Chapter 8 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers
and Inlet Structures
A. Description of Activities:
The storm drainage system functions to collect and convey surface runoff to receiving waters
during storms in order to prevent flooding. The system consists of improved and unimproved
drainage channels, culverts, bridges, trench drains, gutters, ditches, swales, storm sewers and
storm inlet structures. Maintenance of the system is necessary to ensure it functions
hydraulically as intended. MSD has the major responsibility for the cleaning and maintenance of
improved channels and storm sewers in the Plan Area. Maintenance responsibilities are
defined in MSD's "Statement of Policy for Maintenance of Stormwater Sewer Systems and
Facilities". Many of the co-permittees are responsible for maintaining the storm sewer systems
on their property and on systems not dedicated to the MSD system. In addition, municipalities
are responsible for maintaining bridges, storm culverts, ditches and gutters along the streets in
their city. MSD does maintain road inlets and culverts on systems dedicated to MSD. MSD
does not maintain detention and retention basins or yard swales. Maintenance of basins and
yard swales is the responsibility of property owners, as addressed in MSD's "Rules and
Regulations and Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater
Drainage Facilities".
B. Locations:
The MSD separate storm system includes 2,617 miles of storm sewers and 1,390 miles of open
natural drainage ditches and channels. All structures are identified on facility base maps. The
number of catch basins on the separate storm system is approximately 48,000. Generally, the
inlets on the storm system are not constructed with traps to capture oil, grease or debris.
C. Responsible Parties:
Position Employee Telephone
Director of Operations Dave St. Pierre (314) 768-6364
Grand Glaize Yard, Division Manager Gene Stinnett (636) 861-6715
North Yard (Mintert), Division Manager John Welch (314) 646-2400
Sulphur Yard, Division Manager Jim Gillam (314) 768-6396
Director of Engineering Brian Hoelscher (314) 768-6204
D. Equipment/Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
MSD has 11 Vactors for cleaning inlets and 20 hydroflush units for cleaning storm sewers.
Hoist trucks and front end loaders for maintenance in channels. Contractors are used for
clearing brush blockages.
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E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Wastes generated from maintenance of the storm drainage system must be disposed of
properly. All waste being disposed of in a landfill must not contain free liquid. Water draining
from waste destined for a sanitary landfill is considered wastewater and must be disposed of in
a sanitary sewer system. A list of typical regulated wastes is provided in a waste evaluation
guidance memo at http://insidemsd/EnvGuideDocs/12.doc. Guidance for the disposal of
common waste is located at http://insidemsd/EnvComply/DocAndGuides/WasteMgmtGuides/.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
GENERAL:
• Within budgetary constraints and responsibilities, perform preventative maintenance of
the storm drainage system to remove flow obstructions to reduce flooding and erosion
problems and improve water quality.
• Utilize care in cleaning catch basins, storm sewers and drainage channels, to properly
collect and dispose of waste as indicated in Section E to minimize contaminants
discharged into storm water. When possible, focus cleaning efforts before rainy seasons
and in consideration of major public events.
• If storm inlets/catch basins, storm sewers and drainage channels are impacted by
non-storm water discharges or illegal dumping of waste, contact DEC at 314-436-8710
for investigation and enforcement.
• Identify failing detention or retention basins and report them to MSD Customer Service at
314-768-6260.
• Comply with the MSD Projects Land Disturbance Storm Water Permit MOR100 for all
projects disturbing over 1 acre, requiring a storm water pollution prevention plan, erosion
and sediment control, and periodic inspections. For projects less than the land
disturbance program thresholds, minimize water quality impacts by complying with
relevant Standard Construction Specifications: keep work sites and haul routes clean
from debris, excavated material shall not obstruct gutters or stormwater drainage, and
excess material shall not be deposited in a stream. Restore site and working areas to
their original conditions as soon as possible. Protect stream banks that are to remain
undisturbed, restoring damaged areas to original condition.
DRAINAGE CHANNELS:
• All construction or maintenance activities that excavate in or discharge any dredge or fill
material into a "water of the United States", which includes ditches, creeks, rivers, lakes,
ponds, and wetlands, requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit and a MDNR 401 water
quality certification. Examples of construction or repair activities requiring a permit
include: sewer creek crossings, outfall structures, stream bank stabilization, and all
channel modifications. See Appendix 3 for a summary of permit requirements.
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• Consider downstream conditions prior to spot channel stabilization efforts to avoid simply
moving problems downstream. Revegetate stabilized areas that were not previously
lawn areas with native plants whenever possible, and as soon as possible.
• DEC will inspect all open drainage channels under its Illicit Discharge Detection Program,
and will notify MSD's Operations Department, St. Louis County, the municipality or
MoDOT, as applicable, regarding maintenance needs concerning damaged structures or
blockages requiring removal.
CATCH BASINS: r': ,
• As enabled by funding, move from a reactive
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scheduled, routine maintenance program, and final) °:
begin to prioritize planned maintenance activities ` .' z
through a process of analyzing data collected.
Identify areas for additional maintenance to coincide - `
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and/or flooding. Increase or reduce maintenance of
inlets based on the quantity of trash or debris identified during previous maintenance.
STORM SEWERS:
• As enabled by funding, move from a reactive maintenance program for storm sewers, to
a scheduled, routine maintenance program, and finally, begin to prioritize storm sewer
maintenance on a specified frequency based on analyzing data collected, such as, flat
grades, low flow, review of work orders, and/or review of customer complaints.
• Utilize care in cleaning storm sewers by flushing, to properly collect waste using
debris/sediment traps.
• Seal/repair joints in structures to prevent root intrusion and soil wash-out.
• Minimize or avoid the use of chemical root/vegetation killers, and use the least toxic
alternatives when necessary.
DETENTION BASINS:
• Existing control structures undergoing renovation are modified to the maximum extent
practicable to meet new construction criteria in MSD's "Rules and Regulations and
Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater Drainage
Facilities".
• As required by the SWMP MCM5, inspect facilities to insure proper operation and
maintenance, and enforce requirements as needed, inspecting for: trash and debris
removal, vegetation control, vector control, structural and erosion repair, and sediment
removal to restore capacity.
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G. NPDES Permit status:
MSD has obtained an MS4 Permit.
H. Training:
MSD collection system operators and contractors involved in maintenance of drainage systems
will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter.
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Chapter 9 - Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management Projects
A. Description of Activities:
New flood management projects located within the District must be assessed for impacts on
water quality. Existing projects must be assessed for incorporation of additional water quality
protection devices or practices, where feasible. Flood management projects in the Plan Area
can include: regional storm water control (retention basins, detention basins); flood control
levees and associated pump stations; storm water drainage conveyance capacity
improvements; projects involving land buyouts; and designated uses of flood plain land.
Storm water management projects in both development and re-development will be assessed
for water quality impact, according to MSD's "Rules and Regulations and Engineering Design
Requirements for Stormwater Drainage Facilities", which address the Storm Water Management
Plan water quality requirements under MCM 5. Storm water management projects within
designated levee districts, such as Monarch-Chesterfield, Earth City and Riverport will be based
on the Storm Water Master Plan for these districts. All flood management projects involving
channel modification will also be assessed for aquatic and water quality impacts through the
Corps of Engineers 404 permit and MDNR 401 water quality certification process.
B. Locations:
MSD does not maintain any existing regional stormwater detention or retention basins. The
Stormwater System Master Improvement Plan, as updated, identifies and evaluates all potential
stormwater improvements to address issues, such as flooding, erosion and water quality. A list
of stormwater projects implemented under the Capital Improvement and Replacement Program
are maintained in the CIPRO database.
C. Responsible Parties:
This chapter mainly applies to the Engineering Department through the planning, design and
installation of flood management projects. MSD has general responsibility for storm water
drainage facilities in the Plan Area. St. Louis County, municipalities, and property owners have
responsibility for the drainage facilities not dedicated to, and maintained by MSD. St. Louis
County and municipalities maintain control over planning and zoning, land use regulations, and
flood plain management through ordinances.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Not applicable. For construction phase of work, land disturbance requirements will apply. See
Chapter 2 and 8 for construction and maintenance.
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E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Not applicable. See Chapter 2, 5 and 8 for maintenance.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
• Implement and enforce procedures requiring that water quality factors be incorporated
into the design and operation of storm water/flood control structures.
• Existing control structures undergoing renovation are modified to the maximum extent
practicable to meet new construction criteria in MSD's "Rules and Regulations and
Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater Drainage
Facilities".
• Design new flood management projects to prevent or minimize adverse water quality
impacts, exploring alternative programs utilizing non-structural flood damage reduction
and stream bank stabilization measures to the maximum extent practicable, such as flood
proofing houses, and buy outs.
• Use models based on fully developed conditions, and adopt a free board above base
flood elevation for development, when specified in municipal floodplain ordinances.
• Survey watersheds downstream from proposed projects to determine potential water
quality impacts. Design proposed projects to minimize downstream impact.
• Work closely with local governments, environmental organizations and others to develop
multi-use open space corridors along streams which will allow for overbank floodplain
storage. Floodplains are preserved to the maximum extent practicable.
• Use non-structural flood management practices to the maximum extent practicable,
utilizing acquisition of flood-prone property where possible.
• Open storm water conveyance systems are used to the maximum extent practicable to
preserve natural conditions and habitat.
• Channel improvement projects are to use natural approaches rather than concrete, riprap
or other "hard" techniques to the maximum extent practicable.
• Inlets and outlets from closed portions of conveyance systems are designed to minimize
scour and erosion.
• Employ natural solutions and use controls that preserve the hydrology of a site as a first
line of flood control to the maximum extent practicable.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
H. Training:
Employees and contractors responsible for the planning and design of the flood management
projects identified in Section A will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter. In addition,
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employees performing this work will be familiar with MSD's rules and regulations and
engineering design requirements for storm water drainage facilities.
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Chapter 10 — Wastewater Treatment Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
A. Description of Activities:
MSD wastewater treatment plants are subject to NPDES permits including the Phase I
stormwater requirements. As a result the NPDES permits contain stormwater sample points
and some require Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) to address stormwater
discharges.
B. Locations:
The MSD treatment facilities are listed in Section G, and those that are required to maintain
SWPPPs are identified in the permit database, as maintained in the EMS IMS.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Operations Division Managers of the facilities.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
For process specific materials such as grit and sludge, the SWPPP will identify the materials
subject to the plan and other sources of stormwater pollution. For general plant maintenance
and housekeeping, refer to the applicable chapters of this document.
E. Waste disposal:
For process specific waste materials, the SWPPP will identify the wastes subject to the plan.
For general plant maintenance and housekeeping, refer to the applicable chapters of this
document.
F. Best Management Practices (BMPs):
For process specific BMPs, the SWPPP will identify the BMPs to be implemented under the
plan. For general plant maintenance and housekeeping, refer to the applicable chapters of this
document.
G. NPDES Permit status:
All wastewater treatment plans (WWTP) have NPDES permits, as maintained in the EMS IMS:
Bissell Point WWTP MO-0025178 (combined, no SW outfalls)
Coldwater Creek WWTP MO-0025160
Fenton WWTP MO-0086126
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Grand Glaize WWTP MO-0101362
Lemay WWTP MO-0025151
Lower Meramec WWTP (new) MO-0127949
Missouri River WWTP MO-0004391
H. Training:
MSD wastewater division employees, operators, mechanics and technicians will receive BMP
training, as provided by this document and the facility specific SWPPP.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix 1 - Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4
Phase II Permit MO-R040005
Pertinent to Minimum Control Measure #6
(Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping from Municipal Operations)
Permit Section 4.2 lists the six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) to be addressed by each co-
permittee. Section 4.2.6 specifically addresses the requirements for MCM #6. In addition,
portions of Section 4.1.1 as well as other permit provisions are applicable in addressing the
requirements of MCM#6.
4.2.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
4.2.6.1 Permit requirement. The permittee shall:
4.2.6.1.1 Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a
training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant
runoff from municipal operations; and
4.2.6.1.2 Using training materials that are available from EPA, State, or other organizations,
the permittee shall develop training to prevent and reduce storm water pollution
from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet and building
maintenance, new construction and land disturbance, and storm water system
maintenance.
4.2.6.2 Decision process. The permittee shall document the permittee's decision process
for the development of a pollution prevention/good housekeeping program for
municipal operations. The permittee's rational statement shall address both the
permittee's overall pollution prevention/good housekeeping program and the
individual BMPs, measurable goals, and responsible persons for the program.
The rationale statement shall include the following information, at a minimum:
4.2.6.2.1 The permittee's operation and maintenance program to prevent or reduce pollutant
runoff from their municipal operations. The permittee shall specifically list the
municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and maintenance
program. The permittee shall also include a list of industrial facilities the permittee
owns or operates that are subject to EPA's Multi-Sector General permit (MSGP) or
individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm water associated with industrial
activity that ultimately discharge to the permittee's MS4. The permittee shall
include the permit number or a copy of the industrial application form for each
facility.
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4.2.6.2.2 Any government employee training program the permittee uses to prevent and
reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space
maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land
disturbances, and storm water system maintenance. The permittee shall describe
how this training program will be coordinated with the outreach programs
developed for the public information minimum measure and the illicit discharge
minimum measure.
4.2.6.2.3 The permittee's program description shall specifically address the following areas:
4.2.6.2.3.1 Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long term inspection
procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the permittee's
regulated small MS4.
4.2.6.2.3.2 Controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants from streets, roads,
highways, municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, waste transfer
stations, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas, and salt/sand
storage locations and snow disposal areas the permittee operates.
4.2.6.2.3.3 Procedures for the proper disposal of waste removed from the permittee's MS4
and area of jurisdiction, including dredged material, accumulated sediments,
floatables, and other debris.
4.2.6.2.3.4 Procedures to ensure that new flood management projects are assessed for
impacts on water quality and existing projects are assessed for incorporation of
additional water quality protection devices or practices.
4.2.6.2.4 Identification of the person(s) responsible for overall management and
implementation of their pollution prevention/good housekeeping program and if
different, the person responsible for each of the BMPs identified for this program.
4.2.6.2.5 How the permittee will evaluate the success of this minimum measure, including
how the permittee selected the measurable goals for each of the BMPs.
Other Permit Sections Pertinent to MCM #6
The following four sections contain pollution control requirements specifically for municipally
owned facilities and were, therefore considered when drafting the O&M Program under MCM
#6.
4.1.1.2 For facilities under the control of the permittee good housekeeping practices shall
be maintained to keep solid waste from entry into waters of the state to the
maximum extent practicable.
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4.1.1.3 All fueling facilities under the control of the permittee shall adhere to applicable
federal and state regulations concerning underground storage, above ground
storage, and dispensers, including spill prevention, control and counter measures.
4.1.1.4 Substances regulated by federal law under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) or the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) that are transported, stored, or used
for maintenance, cleaning or repair by the permittee shall be managed according
to the provisions of RCRA and CERCLA.
4.1.1.5 All paint, solvents, petroleum products and petroleum waste products (except
fuels) under the control of the permittee shall be stored so that these materials are
not exposed to storm water. Sufficient practices of spill prevention, control, and/or
management shall be provided to prevent any spills of these pollutants from
entering a water of the state. Any containment system used to implement this
requirement shall be constructed of materials compatible with the substances
contained and shall also prevent the contamination of groundwater.
Other provisions of the permit also were considered in developing the municipal O&M program.
MCMs #3 (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination), #4 (Construction Site Storm Water Runoff
Control) and#5 (Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and
Redevelopment) all can apply to activities conducted by the municipal co-permittee at
municipally owned projects. While the permit requirements for these MCMs are primarily
geared toward the municipal co-permittee exerting control over these activities by the people
living and working within the municipality, logically similar controls must be applied to municipal
activities of the same nature. The municipal co-permittees must ensure that there are no illicit
discharges from municipal facilities, that there are runoff controls in place for municipal land
disturbance projects and that storm water management provisions have been considered for
new or redeveloped municipal properties.
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Appendix 2 - MSD Environmental Procurement Procedure
1. Purpose
MSD is committed to good stewardship of the environment. The objective of this Procedure is
to provide direction for ensuring MSD employs environmental best management practices in
procurement of products and services. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that MSD
purchasing decisions are based on pertinent health and environmental considerations, while
remaining fiscally responsible, by considering additional costs incurred over the life of a product
or service, such as waste disposal, energy use, etc.
2. Definitions
Environmental procurement is the procurement of products and services that have a lesser or
reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products
or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw material
acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, operation, maintenance, disposal
and re-use of the product or service. Environmental procurement encompasses the concept of
the procurement of goods and services that provide for basic human needs and bring a better
quality of life, while minimizing the use of non-renewable natural resources and toxic materials
and the emission of wastes and pollutants over the life cycle, so as not to jeopardize the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs. These products and services often have a lower
cost when considering all costs over the life cycle of the product or service.
An environmentally preferred product is one that is less harmful than the alternative, having
characteristics including, but not limited to, the following:
• Recyclable - facilities exist that are capable of recycling the product at the end of its
useful life by reprocessing', remanufacturing, or reusing.
• Contain recycled material (post-consumer recycled content) - contains material that has
served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having
completed its life as a consumer item, and is used as a new material for new'products.
• Minimal packaging and/or for which there will be take-back by the manufacturer/supplier
of packaging.
• Reusable or contains reusable parts.
• Biodegradable - readily decomposes and is less persistent in the environment.
• Minimal toxicity and use of toxic substances in production.
• Produce fewer and/or less polluting by-products (waste) during manufacture, distribution,
use and/or disposal.
• Make efficient use of resources - a product that uses energy, fuel or water more
efficiently; or that uses less paper, ink or other resources; or has lower regulatory burden.
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• Durable - have a long economically useful life and/or can be economically repaired or
upgraded.
Environmentally preferred service -A service acquired from a supplier who has an operational
policy and whose internal practices implement environmental Best Management Practices or
promotes environmental sustainability.
3. Procedures
Where available and cost effective, environmentally preferred products and services that are of
equal or better performance and quality will be purchased. In determining cost effectiveness,
decision makers should give consideration to the costs and benefits that accrue to MSD.
When environmental criteria are identified for a product or service, solicitation for bids (e.g.
requests for proposal and requests for quote (RFQ)) will include instructions asking bidders to
meet specifications, provide the requested information, and/or identify any environmental
benefits over the life cycle of their products and/or services. A list of products and service
categories with environmental RFQ specification language will be maintained by Purchasing and
the language included in applicable bid solicitations, if not otherwise included by the requesting
party. New environmental RFQ specification language, for the list maintained by Purchasing,
may be initiated by any party, but will be initially reviewed and approved by the Division of
Environmental Compliance for consistency with this procedure. Next, the requisitioning
department(s) will review and approve the specification to ensure performance and cost
requirements are met, and finally, Purchasing will review and maintain the specifications for
implementation into the purchasing process.
During procurement, the following guidelines will be considered when requisitioning and making
a purchase decision.
1. During the planning process, managers will assess the need for a given purchase and,
whenever possible, reduce consumption and waste generation.
2. As much as practical during bid evaluation, products and services selected should be
environmentally preferred products and services. Based on information provided by bidders,
consider the total cost of purchases by calculating costs during each phase of a product's life
(purchase, use, and disposal).
3. Wastes generated should be reused or recycled to the extent practical, in general, and
especially when provided for in the purchase arrangements.
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List of Product/service Categories
with Environmental RFQ Specification Content
Category Name Subcategory Price Agreement#
Chemicals Motor Oil
Fuel Distribution Gasoline, Diesel
Lawn Care Mowing, fertilizer, and
herbicide
Lighting Fluorescent Lamps
Lighting Fluorescent Lamp Fixtures
Office Equipment Printers
Office Supplies Paper for Office machines,
Printing Paper
Sewer Services Inlet cleaning
Snow Removal
Vehicle Maintenance
Weed Control Spraying River des Peres Channel
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Chemicals
Subcategory: Motor Oil
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Provide the following information in the proposal: Amount of re-refined based stock, and if oil is
certified by the American Petroleum Institute. Indicate any drum deposits and whether the
product and/or packaging recycling is provided as part of this contract, or as an optional service.
If a part of the contract, vendors must provide information to facilities on using this recycling
contract with each delivery of motor oil.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
❑ Recycled content or packaging (describe):
n Recycleable product (describe):
Li Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
n Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry:
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Fuel Distribution
Subcategory: Gasoline, Diesel
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
In addition to the specification language in SOLICITATION FOR BID 07-073 concerning air
compliance regulations, include the following: Contractor shall employ and follow procedures to
prevent overfilling and spills, such as ensuring capacity exists for each delivery, and
continuously attending the filling operation to avoid an overfill. Contractor shall ensure spill kits
are available and take appropriate action in the event of a spill to contain it, and immediately
notify appropriate agencies and MSD of incidents. Contractors must provide training to their
employees on the requirements identified above.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
Recycled content or packaging (describe):
Recycleable product (describe):
Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
n Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
n Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry:
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Lawn Care
Subcategory: Mowing, fertilizer, and herbicide
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
In accordance with the specification language in SOLICITATION FOR BID 04-050 concerning handling of turf
grass, native grasses and wildflowers, landscaping, and coarse mowing. Provide aeration, thatch control and
overseeding in the fall. Mow grass at a minimum height of 3 inches from June -August. Remove soil plugs and
grass clipping on driveways and properly dispose. Indicate disposal location of yard waste and compliance with
applicable laws. Use Roundup herbicide or as approved by MSD. Avoid herbicide application before a rain. Use
specified fertilizer at prescribed application rate, or provide MSDS and application plans with rate. Apply slow
release fertilizers such as methylene urea, IDBU or resin coated fertilizer. Inspect for weeds prior to application of
any herbicide. Apply as a spot application whenever possible. Broadcast applications are used only when needed.
Use nonchemical weed control practices, such as hand pulling, when practical. Provide qualifications of
herbicide/pesticide applicators and inspectors of native plants and landscaping. Contractors must provide training
to their employees on the requirements identified above.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
❑ Recycled content or packaging (describe):
❑ Recycleable product (describe):
n Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
E Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
❑ Other:
Division of Requesting Department:
Approvals Environmental Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry:
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Lighting
Subcategory: Fluorescent Lamps
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Provide the following information in the proposal: Bulb life in hours, energy usage in watts per
hour, mercury content in milligrams, lead content in milligrams, and TCLP test results indicating
whether the product is a hazardous waste under EPA regulations. Fluorescent bulbs must not
fail EPA's TCLP test result. Indicate whether the product and/or packaging recycling is provided
as part of this contract, or as an optional service. If a part of the contract, vendors must provide
information to facilities on using this recycling contract with each delivery of fluorescent lamps.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
Recycled content or packaging (describe):
n Recycleable product (describe):
n Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
❑ Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry:
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Lighting
Subcategory: Fluorescent Lamp Fixtures
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Fluorescent lighting, ballasts (capacitors) must not contain PCBs.
Indicate whether the product and/or packaging recycling is provided as part of this contract, or
as an optional service. If a part of the contract, vendors must provide information to facilities on
using this recycling contract with each delivery of ballasts.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
Recycled content or packaging (describe):
Recycleable product (describe):
Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
n Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Office Equipment
Subcategory: Printers
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Provide the following information in the proposal: printer low power energy mode and recovery
time, energy consumption in low power energy mode in watts per hour, energy consumption
during use in watts per hour. Provide information on toner cartridge printing capacity and toner
recycling. Indicate if the printer is refurbished, reconditioned, or remanufactured. Indicate
whether the product and/or packaging recycling is provided as part of this contract, or as an
optional service. If a part of the contract, vendors must provide information to facilities on using
this recycling contract with each delivery of a printer.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
Recycled content or packaging (describe):
❑ Recycleable product (describe):
n Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
E Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
❑ Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry:
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Office Supplies
Subcategory: Paper for Office machines, Printing Paper
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Provide the following information in the proposal: Amount of recycled fiber, post-consumer
recycled fiber and if the paper is processed chlorine-free Recycled content must be minimum
10%.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
I Recycled content or packaging (describe):
I Recycleable product (describe):
I I Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
n Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
❑ Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry: Li
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Sewer Services
Subcategory: Inlet cleaning
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
The cleaning vehicle is to be equipped with a mounted, fully enclosed debris box into which all vacuumed
debris will be discharged and stored for transportation to the dump site identified in the Specifications
(MSD's Angelica facility). The dump site shall be kept free of wind blown debris by the Contractor.
Should a blockage be present in the outlet pipe which prevents the proper drainage, the Contractor will
clean the inlet lateral pipe of the blockage. The District shall be notified if upon arrival at the site the
Contractor finds an inlet in disrepair. The Contractor shall delay cleaning the damaged inlet until it is
inspected by the District. Notify MSD of evidence of illegal dumping or non-characteristic waste.
Contractors must provide training to their employees on the requirements identified above.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
n Recycled content or packaging (describe):
Recycleable product (describe):
n Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
EI Other:
Division of Requesting Department:
Approvals Environmental Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry:
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Snow Removal
Subcategory:
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Use mechanical spreader to keep salt and de-icer waste to a minimum. Spread de-icer evenly
and do not exceed manufacturers instructions on application rate. Calibrate application
equipment, checking driveways for adequate and excessive application. Plow snow before salt
application and prior to heavy traffic periods. Keep stored salt dry. Pick up spilled material.
Contractors must provide training to their employees on the requirements identified above.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
Recycled content or packaging (describe):
Recycleable product (describe):
Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry: LI
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Vehicle Maintenance
Subcategory: Mobile fleet service
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Contractor shall be responsible for transporting and disposing of all waste oil and oil filters and trash in
an acceptable manner by recycling waste at an EPA/MDNR registered disposal location. Bidder shall be
a currently licensed waste hauler with a valid Missouri waste generator number. Used oil filters must be
gravity drained for 24 hours, or crushed to recover oil. Contractors must check for leakage after oil
changes, and report any fluid leaks to the Foreman and on the service report. In performing oil changes,
use large enough drain pans to minimize splashing, spilling and overflowing oil. Clean up spills of
automotive fluids using absorbents. If using solvents, use non-chlorinated products and properly dispose
of waste. Contractors must provide training to their employees on the requirements identified above.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
n Recycled content or packaging (describe):
n Recycleable product (describe):
Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
n Other:
Division of Requesting Department:
Approvals Environmental Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry:
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name: Weed Control Spraying
Subcategory: River des Peres Channel
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
4. Chemicals:
a) Use products with the lowest toxicity needed to satisfactorily complete the
requirements of this specification (minimizing the use of 24D and Durion).
b) Spot treat woody plants with Garlon or equivalent. At the direction of the District,
any tree that attains a height of five feet will be mechanically removed.
c) Bidder to furnish specimen labels and product information (including ecotoxicology
and environmental fate) for all herbicides, soil sterilants, stickers, surfactants, and
other products involved in the application process. Labels must be submitted
every year of the contract. The MSDS sheets and other information must be on
file with James E. Gillam at 1900 Sulphur Avenue prior to commencement of work.
d) Herbicides are to be labeled as permissible to treat intermittent drainage,
intermittently flooded low lying sites, seasonal dry flood plains, transitional areas
between upland and lowland sites were no water is present, non-irrigation ditch
banks, or other similar areas . Use application equipment and surfactants to
prevent excessive runoff and minimize potential for leaching from soils into
waterways.
e) Herbicides are to be applied according to label recommended application rates
and spray application techniques. Monitor weather conditions to avoid
applications impacted by rain or stream flow. Dispose of unused product and
containers according to manufacturer's instruction. Report accidental spills to
applicable agency, as directed on the MSDS, and to MSD.
f) Products and additives proposed for use must have E.P.A. approval for use in
application at sites outlined herein.
9. Commercial Applicator License/Permits:
a) Each bidder must submit a copy of their Certified Commercial Applicator License.
Contractors must provide training to their employees on the requirements identified above.
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
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❑ Recycled content or packaging (describe):
❑ Recycleable product (describe):
❑ Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
❑ Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
❑ Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry: ❑
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RFQ Specification — Environmental Content
Category Name:
Subcategory:
Include the following environmental specification language in the bid solicitations:
Vendors are encouraged to provide additional information, not required or requested
above, describing the "green", environmentally beneficial characteristics of their product
or service. Check all applicable and describe below or attach explanation.
I I Recycled content or packaging (describe):
Recycleable product (describe):
I Low toxicity of product or production process (describe):
Energy, resource efficiency (describe):
n Other:
Division of Requesting
Approvals Environmental Department: Purchasing
Compliance
Name
Signature
Date
Database Entry: ❑
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• NWP 12 Utility Lines — construction, maintenance, and repair of utility lines (sewer, water,
electric or communication), including outfalls and excavations for the utility line.
• NWP 13 Bank Stabilization — stabilization projects for erosion protection.
• NWP 14 Linear Transportation — construction or modification of linear transportation
crossings, such as bridges and culverts for roads and trails.
• NWP 27 Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities — activities associated with the
restoration of former waters, or the enhancement or creation of wetlands and riparian
areas, or the restoration and enhancement of streams, including activities associated with
flow modification, habitat and vegetation.
• NWP 31 Maintenance of Existing Flood Control Facilities — dredge or fill activities
associated with maintaining existing flood control facilities such as retention/detention
basins and channels.
• NWP 41 Reshaping Existing Drainage Ditches — dredge or fill activities to modify the
cross-sectional configuration of drainage ditches, not modifying capacity beyond the
original design.
• NWP 43 Storm Water Management — construction, maintenance, and dredging of storm
water management facilities, such as ponds, detention/retention basins, outfalls, and
emergency spillways.
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Appendix 3 - Corps of Engineers 404 Permit & MDNR 401 Certification
All construction or maintenance activities that excavate in or discharge any dredge or fill
material into a "water of the United States" requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit and a
MDNR 401 water quality certification. The permitting and certification process is shared
between the Corps and the MDNR.
If you are considering a project that may involve placing materials in a lake, river, stream, ditch
or wetland (including dry streams, ditches or wetlands) contact the Corps to find out if the
project you are planning is in jurisdictional waters and is a regulated activity. The Corps has the
sole authority to determine whether the activity is regulated; whether a site specific, individual
404 permit is required, or whether a Nationwide Permit (NWP) applies for projects with minor
impacts. If a NWP does apply, contacting the Corps of Engineers is recommended to determine
thresholds for notification under the NWP, and to obtain additional regional requirements
imposed by the Corps' St. Louis Office.
The MDNR requires any project that needs a 404 Permit from the Corps (individual or NWP) to
also obtain a 401 Water Quality Certification (401 Certification) from MDNR. The 401
Certification is verification by the state that the project will not violate water quality standards.
The department may require actions on projects to protect water quality in the form of
certification conditions. For some of the NWPs, the MDNR has published their conditions that
must be met in addition to the NWP conditions.
After you contact the Corps about your project and, if applicable, submit an application, they will
send you a letter authorizing your project under a particular permit. If the Corp's letter to you
indicates that you must obtain an individual 401 certification, you must send an application to
MDNR also. If they state that MDNR has 'conditionally certified' your activity, and have enclosed
certification conditions, then nothing further is needed.
Questions about permit applicability and procedures for obtaining individual permits can be
found by calling the Corps of Engineers at 314-331-8575 or 314-331-8186. Permit application
forms and procedures for applying to the Corps and the MDNR can be found on the following
web pages:
http://www mvs.usace.army.mil/permits/permitap.htm.
http://www.dnr.mo.gov/wpscd/wpcp/401/wpcp-401.htm#general.
The following is a list of NWPs commonly applicable to municipal operations. For most of these
NWPs, the MDNR has conditionally certified these activities. The NWPs will list numerous
thresholds for applicability and notification in terms of linear feet and acreage of the project.
• NWP 3 Maintenance — repair or replacement of an existing structure, and removal of
accumulated sediment or placement of riprap to protect a structure.
• NWP 7 Outfall Structures — construction of new outfall and intake structures, and removal
of accumulated sediment blocking these structures.
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Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used In This Document
The following definitions are specific to the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 and to MSD.
Best Management Practice (BMP) means: Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices,
maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of
streams within St. Louis County from urban runoff. BMPs also include treatment requirements,
operating procedures and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste
disposal or drainage from raw material storage. BMPs may be structural or non-structural.
(This definition adapted from Section (1) (C) 1 of Missouri Storm Water Regulation 10 CSR
20-6.200)
Coordinating Authority means: The municipal entity, which is one of the co-permittees to a
state issued Phase II storm water permit that is recognized by the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources (MDNR) as the party which will coordinate the activities of all of the co-
permittees in meeting the requirements of the permit. For the St. Louis County Plan Area, the
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) has been identified in the permit as the coordinating
authority for the 61 co-permittees. One of the coordinating authority's responsibilities is to
prepare and submit an annual report to the MDNR on the status of compliance of all 61 co-
permittees with the permit and approved SWMP.
Co-permittee means: An individual permittee named in a Phase II permit that is issued to
multiple entities within a single urbanized area such as St. Louis County. Within the St. Louis
County Plan Area, each of the 61 co-permittees is responsible only for the permit conditions
relating to the discharges for which it is the owner or operator and for carrying out the
responsibilities for which it has been designated within the SWMP. The co-permittees share in
the financial and administrative responsibilities under the permit and cooperate with each other
and with the coordinating authority in complying with the terms of the permit and with meeting
the commitments in the SWMP.
Environmental Procurement - the procurement of products and services that have a lesser or
reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products
or services that serve the same purpose.
Environmentally Preferred Product— a product that is less harmful than the next best
alternative, having characteristics such as:
• Being recyclable.
• Being biodegradable.
• Containing recycled material (post-consumer recycled content).
• Having minimal packaging and/or for which there will be take-back by the
manufacturer/supplier of packaging.
• Being reusable or contain reusable parts.
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• Having minimal content and use of toxic substances in production.
• Producing fewer and/or less polluting by-products during manufacture, distribution, use
and/or disposal.
• Producing the minimal amount of toxic substances during use or at disposal.
• Making efficient use of resources - a product that uses energy, fuel or water more
efficiently or that uses less paper, ink or other resources.
• Being durable or having a long economically useful life and/or can be economically
repaired or upgraded.
Environmentally Preferred Service - A service acquired from a supplier who has an
operational policy and whose internal practices implement environmental Best Management
Practices or promote environmental sustainability.
Green Space - planned and preserved open land; an interconnected system of open land,
determined to have cultural, ecological, developmental, agricultural, and/or recreational value.
Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) — the technology-based discharge standard for Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems to reduce pollutants in storm water discharges that was
established by CWA §402 (p). A discussion of MEP as it applies to regulated small MS4s is
found at 40 CFR 122.34.
MCMs means: Minimum Control Measures. The six MCMs are: Public education and outreach;
Public participation/involvement; Illicit discharge, detection and elimination; Construction site
runoff control; Post-construction site runoff control; and Pollution prevention/good
housekeeping.
Municipal Industrial Facility means: An industrial facility, as defined in the federal and state
storm water regulations, which is owned or operated by a municipality. The regulations define
covered industrial facilities by their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes as published
by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. From this extensive list of covered SIC codes,
the following operations have been identified as those most likely to be owned or operated by a
municipality: Landfills, Hazardous Waste Treatment/Storage/Disposal facilities, Transportation
Operations, Vehicle Maintenance or Fueling facilities, Vehicle Washing facilities, Solid Waste
Transfer facilities, Wastewater Treatment facilities, Recycling facilities, Yard Waste/Composting
facilities and certain types of Warehousing & Storage facilities.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) means: A conveyance or system of
conveyances including roads and highways with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch
basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, paved or unpaved channels or storm drains designated and
utilized for routing of storm water which is contained within the municipal corporate limits or is
owned and operated by the state, city, town, village, county, district, association or other public
body created by or pursuant to the laws of Missouri having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage,
industrial waste, storm water or other liquid wastes and is not a part or portion of a combined
sewer system. (This definition adapted from Section (1) (C) 16 of Missouri Storm Water
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Regulation 10 CSR 20-6.200). Each of the 61 co-permittees operates its own MS4. In addition,
the term is used to refer to the entire St. Louis County Plan Area which is identified in the Phase
II permit as the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4.
Municipal Work Group means: A group of municipal representatives organized under the
provisions of Chapter 14 of the St. Louis County SWMP to develop a model Operation and
Maintenance Program and a Training Program for the 61 co-permittees in order to comply with
the provisions of Section 4.2.6.1.1 of the Plan Area Phase II storm water permit.
Municipality means: Any public entity as described in the definition of Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System. St. Louis County and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) are
considered "municipalities" for the purposes of the Phase II storm water permit along with the 59
cities, towns and villages that are co-permittees. The Missouri Department of Transportation
(MoDOT) is also a "municipality" and operates an MS4 within the Plan Area. However, MoDOT
is covered by a separate state permit and is not a co-permittee under the St. Louis Metropolitan
Small MS4 permit.
NPDES means: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. This term was introduced in
Section 402 of the federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (last amended in 1987 and now
known as the Clean Water Act). Section 402 provides for the issuance of NPDES permits for
the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States and specifies the conditions under
which permits may be issued. The 1987 amendments established the phased permitting
requirements for municipal storm water discharges. In Missouri, the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources has been delegated the authority to issue NPDES permits.
Phase I means: The first phase of the federal storm water regulations. These took effect
December 17, 1990. Phase I regulations provide for storm water permitting for industrial
facilities, for land disturbance sites 5 acres or greater in size and for MS4s having populations
greater than 100,000 (medium and large MS4s). Industrial facilities operated by municipalities,
regardless of size, are included under Phase I. See definition of "Municipal Industrial Facility."
Phase II means: The second phase of the federal storm water regulations. These took effect
February 7, 2000. Phase II regulations provide for storm water permitting for MS4s, in
urbanized areas as defined by the Bureau of the Census, with populations below 100,000
(Small MS4s) and for land disturbance sites between 1 acre and 5 acres in size. Each of the
individual municipal entities within the St. Louis County Plan Area has a population below
100,000 and is, therefore, a Small MS4 subject to Phase II requirements.
Phase II Permit means: Storm water permit # MO-R040005 with an effective date of
March 10, 2003, issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to the 61 St. Louis
County co-permittees. This permit was issued pursuant to the provisions of Missouri Storm
Water Regulation 10 CSR 20-6.200.
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Plan Area means: The portion of St. Louis County served by separate storm sewers and within
the corporate boundaries of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. The Plan Area includes
the 59 cities, towns and villages who are co-permittees as well as unincorporated St. Louis
County. While there are a total of 77 municipalities in the Plan Area, 18 have populations of
less than 1000 and are therefore, exempt from the Phase II permitting requirements, per Section
(1)(C)22 of Missouri storm water regulation 10 CSR 20-6.200. The City of St. Louis and twelve
county municipalities adjoining the City of St. Louis are served by combined sewers and are not
part of the Plan Area. The Plan Area is identified in the Phase II permit as the St. Louis
Metropolitan Small MS4.
Plan Area Training Committee means: The Municipal Work Group defined above.
Recycling Facility means any co-permittee-owned or operated facility which collects, for
recycling, common household recyclables such as paper, plastic, glass, cardboard, etc. or which
collects and processes yard wastes for use as mulch or compost.
St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water Planning Committee means: The group of 22
representatives from municipal governments, St. Louis County, MSD and various state and
regional agencies which developed the Storm Water Management Plan for St. Louis County.
Separate Storm Sewer means: A pipe, conduit, conveyance or system of conveyances
(including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches,
manmade channels or storm drains) designed and intended to receive and convey storm water
and which discharges to waters of the state and which is not part of a combined sewer system.
Storm Water means: rainfall runoff, snow melt runoff and surface runoff and drainage.
Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) or Plan means: The Plan developed for the
St. Louis County Plan Area by the St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water Planning
Committee and approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources through the
issuance of NPDES permit MO-R040005.
Sustainable (green) Service - A service acquired from a supplier who has a green operational
policy and whose internal practices promote sustainability.
Urban Runoff means: Storm water and other runoff from streets, parking lots, rooftops,
residential, commercial and industrial areas and any areas that have been rendered impervious
through development activities. Such runoff becomes contaminated with fertilizers, pesticides,
vehicle drippings and emissions, animal wastes, street litter, yard wastes, silt, chemical spills
and other urban wastes. These contaminants are carried through the separate storm sewers
and discharged into area streams where they degrade the water quality, harm aquatic life and
other wildlife, reduce aesthetic and recreational values and make the waters unsafe for human
use.
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For More Information...
• Corps of Engineers- 404 Permits and MDNR 401 certification.
http.//www.d n r.mo.gov/wpscd/wpcp/401/wpcp-401.htm#genera I
http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/permits/permitap.htm
• Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs — St. Louis County BMPs are available under the
SWPPP link on the following web site:
www.stlouisco.com/plan/land disturbance.html.
• General Overview - For a general overview of storm water runoff issues:
http://www.epa.gov/weatherchannel/stormwater.html
• Green Procurement— Many resources are available from the EPA Waste Wise Helpline:
800 EPA-WISE. Website: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-
wired u ce/wstewise/wrr/b uyq&a.htm
"Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services" see EPA website:
http://yosemitel .epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf/Pages/PickStore.html?Open
Sample Green Procurement Policy —
http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/sd-env/sds2003/green-procurement-e.html
• Low Impact Development Methods / Facility Design - to reduce storm water runoff
from impervious areas - see EPA's web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/owowwtrl/NPS/lid/lidlit.html
• NPDES- Permits from MDNR-
www.dnr.mo.gov/wpscd/wpcp/permits/wpcpermits-general.htm
• Nonpoint Source Control, EPA Grants — Information on EPA Grants can be found at:
www.epa.gov/owow/nps/funding.html
• Pesticide Management— For more information on Pesticide BMPs, see:
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agquides/pests/g07520.htm
For a summary of Missouri pesticide regulations, see:
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agquides/agecon/g00855.htm
For more information on Integrated Pest Management Programs, see:
http://ipm.missouri.edu/ipmresources.htm
http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agquides/pests/ipm 1004.htm
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http://muextension.missouri.edu/explore/agquides/pests/ipm1009.htm
• Pet Waste — For more information, see: http://www.marc.org/water/summer.htm
• Spill Response and Reporting — For EPA contacts and reporting instructions:
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/er/triggers/index.htm
MDNR contact and reporting instructions:
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/alpd/esp/esp eer.htm
• Storm Drain Marking Projects — For more information, call MSD's Division of
Environmental Compliance at 314-436-8710.
• Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs) - EPA Fact Sheets on the web at:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/poll.cfm.
• Storm Water Management Practices — Fact Sheets are available from the Storm water
Manager's Resource Center at the following web site:
http://www.stormwatercenter.net
• Storm Water Permits -- Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/wpscd/wpcp/permits/wpcpermits-stormwater.htm
• Waste Disposal Guidance — MDNR Pollution Prevention Guidance publications:
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/oac/pubs.htm#PollutionPrevention
• Waste Reduction and Recycling Policy — For the sample policy, see:
http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-110.html
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