The California Water Boards' Annual Performance Report - Fiscal Year 2015-16
REGULATE: NPDES STORMWATER
GROUP:
NPDES STORMWATER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
MEASURE:
NUMBER OF ENROLLEES ACTIVE, NEW AND TERMINATED
MESSAGE:
In FY 2014-15, 2,823 new facilities enrolled in the Storm Water Construction Program. And, due to the construction projects ending, 2,303 permits were rescinded.
Key Statistics for FY 2015-16
Number of Active Facilities Enrolled (as of June 30)
5,153
New Facilities Enrolled in FY 15-16
2,175
Terminated Enrollees During FY 15-16
2,688
MEASUREMENTS - Data Last Updated on:
05-01-2018 (4:48 pm)
Region
Active Number of Facilities Enrolled (as of June 30)
New Facilities Enrolled in FY 15-16
Terminated Enrollees During FY 15-16
1
123
64
73
2
713
363
428
3
388
139
145
4
915
376
436
5
1,067
472
694
6
203
63
113
7
178
49
85
8
798
352
403
9
768
297
311
TOTAL
5,153
2,175
2,688
WHAT THE MEASURE IS SHOWING
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15, the Storm Water Construction Program added 2,823 new or updated enrollees and terminated 2,303 enrollees. As of June 30, 2015, the Storm Water Construction Program had 6,901 active enrollees. Due to the reduction in construction activities in California, the number of facilities, or construction projects, enrolling in the program is significantly lower than it was in FY 08-09 (with 17,123 active enrollees); however, the number of active facilities has increased from FY 13-14 to FY 14-15.
WHY THIS MEASURE IS IMPORTANT
The Construction Storm Water Program is unique in that the industrial activity (e.g., construction or land disturbance) is temporary in nature. The Construction Storm Water Program is highly dynamic, receiving many new applications under the construction general order (2009-0009-DWQ, as amended by 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ) every year. As construction activities begin, construction projects must enroll under the general order, and when construction activities are completed, enrollees must submit a notice of termination. Due to the high turnover of construction projects, the processing of all new applications and permit rescissions represent a significant portion of the program's workload.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Data Source:SMARTS Period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
Unit of Measure: Number of facilities and terminated under the program during FY 15-16.
Data Definitions: Facilities enrolled under a general construction storm water 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 under the Clean Water Act (CWA) 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 (CWA Section 402) 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.
