The California Water Boards' Annual Performance Report - Fiscal Year 2013-14
REGULATE: NPDES STORMWATER
GROUP:
NPDES STORMWATER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
MEASURE:
NUMBER OF ENROLLEES ACTIVE, NEW AND TERMINATED
MESSAGE:
Almost 43% of active facilities were new enrolments in FY 13-14. Due to the construction slowdown, 2,571 operations were terminated.
Key Statistics for FY 2013-14
Number of Active Facilities Enrolled (as of June 30)
5,145
New Facilities Enrolled in FY 13-14
2,271
Terminated Enrollees During FY 13-14
2,609
MEASUREMENTS - Data Last Updated on:
03-26-2015 (4:21 pm)
Region
Active Number of Facilities Enrolled (as of June 30)
New Facilities Enrolled in FY 13-14
Terminated Enrollees During FY 13-14
1
119
49
61
2
760
367
381
3
391
146
100
4
949
388
379
5
999
526
791
6
245
76
137
7
180
78
109
8
760
352
361
9
742
289
290
TOTAL
5,145
2,271
2,609
WHAT THE MEASURE IS SHOWING
According to the data extracted from the Water Boards' databases, there were 2,741 new or updated enrollees during fiscal year 2013-14. Construction activities are significant in every Regional Board and the program regulates a large number of construction facilities. On July 1, 2010 the new construction general order (2009-0009-DWQ) became effective. Due to the reduction in new construction activities in California the number of facilities initially enrolling in the program has decreased by 64% from 17,123 active enrollees at the end of FY 08-09 to 6,240 at the end of FY 13-14. There was a significant workload associated with enrolling all the new facilities under the new general order and terminating the enrolment of those facilities that were no longer disturbing land.
WHY THIS MEASURE IS IMPORTANT
The Construction Stormwater Program is unique in that the industrial activity (construction, land disturbance) is temporary in nature. This program
is very dynamic and many new applications are received every year. As construction activities are completed, enrollees must submit a notice of termination.
Therefore processing all new applications and permit rescissions represent a significant workload for the program.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Data Source:SMARTS Period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
Unit of Measure: Number of facilities and terminated under the program during FY 13-14.
Data Definitions: Facilities enrolled under a general construction stormwater permit.
Dischargers whose projects disturb 1 or more acres of soil or are part of a larger common plan of development that in total disturbs 1 or more acres, are required to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (Construction General Permit, 2009-0009-DWQ).
General Permit
An NPDES permit issued under 40 CFR 122.28 that authorizes a category of discharges within a geographical area. A general permit is not specifically tailored for an individual discharger..
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
The NPDES permit program (Section 402 of the Clean Water Act) controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Individual homes that are connected to a municipal system, use a septic system, or do not have a surface discharge do not need an NPDES permit; however, industrial, municipal, and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to surface waters. US EPA has approved the Water Board�s program to issue NPDES permits.
