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Caltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management Program

Mark Leja, State Construction EngineerMark Leja, State Construction Engineer

Purpose of Stormwater ProgramLaws and RegulationsPoor Stormwater Management Good Construction Site BMPsProject Level EvaluationProgram Level Evaluation

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Caltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management Program

Overall Purpose:Overall Purpose:

Reduce Potential Impacts to the Environment and Human Health Comply with State and Federal Laws

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Caltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management Program

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Caltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management Program

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Laws, Regulations, and PermitsLaws, Regulations, and PermitsLaws, Regulations, and Permits

NEPA/CEQAConstruction General PermitCaltrans Statewide NPDES PermitLocal Municipal Permits Litigations Against Caltrans

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Who is watching us ?Who is watching us ?Who is watching us ?

EPA EPA

State Water Resources Control Board / Regional Water State Water Resources Control Board / Regional Water Quality Control Boards Quality Control Boards

Local Agencies Local Agencies

Private CitizensPrivate Citizens

Watchdog GroupsWatchdog Groups

Natural Resources Defense Council Natural Resources Defense Council

BaykeepersBaykeepers

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Elements of Caltrans Stormwater Management Program

Elements of Elements of Caltrans Stormwater Management ProgramCaltrans Stormwater Management Program

Public Education, Public Education, ““DonDon’’t trash Californiat trash California””Design Stormwater Management ProgramDesign Stormwater Management ProgramConstruction Stormwater Management ProgramConstruction Stormwater Management ProgramMaintenance Stormwater Management ProgramMaintenance Stormwater Management Program

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Construction Stormwater Management Program

Construction Stormwater Management Construction Stormwater Management ProgramProgram

Before Construction begins:Before Construction begins:Review design documentsConcur with water pollution control strategies

During Construction:During Construction:Administer contract

Evaluate contract complianceEvaluate performance of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

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Poor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater Management

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Poor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater Management

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Poor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater Management

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Poor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater Management

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Poor Site ManagementPoor Site ManagementPoor Site Management

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Poor Site ManagementPoor Site ManagementPoor Site Management

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Poor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater Management

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Poor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater Management

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Poor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater ManagementPoor Stormwater Management

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Clean up crewClean up crewClean up crew

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Good Construction Site BMPsGood Construction Site BMPsGood Construction Site BMPs

Check DamCheck Dam

Straw Bale Barrier Straw Bale Barrier

Fiber Rolls Fiber Rolls

Gravel Bag Berm Gravel Bag Berm

Stockpile ManagementStockpile ManagementEntrance/ExitEntrance/ExitTire WashTire WashStreet SweepingStreet Sweeping

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Check DamCheck DamCheck Dam

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Straw Bale BarrierStraw Bale BarrierStraw Bale Barrier

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Fiber RollsFiber RollsFiber Rolls

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Gravel Bag BermGravel Bag BermGravel Bag Berm

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Stockpile ManagementStockpile ManagementStockpile Management

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Entrance/ExitEntrance/ExitEntrance/Exit

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Tire WashTire WashTire Wash

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Tire WashTire WashTire Wash

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Street Sweeping & VacuumingStreet Sweeping & VacuumingStreet Sweeping & Vacuuming

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Evaluation of Construction Stormwater Management Program

Evaluation of Evaluation of Construction Stormwater Management ProgramConstruction Stormwater Management Program

Individual Project Level EvaluationIndividual Project Level EvaluationOverall Program Level EvaluationOverall Program Level Evaluation

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Project Level EvaluationProject Level EvaluationProject Level Evaluation

Contractor Contractor –– Self InspectionSelf InspectionResident Engineer Resident Engineer -- evaluates compliance with evaluates compliance with the contract and permit requirementsthe contract and permit requirementsEvaluations occur many times during the life of Evaluations occur many times during the life of each construction projecteach construction project

Daily – during storm eventsWeekly – during the rainy seasons Bi-monthly – during the non-rainy seasons

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Project Level EvaluationProject Level EvaluationProject Level Evaluation

SelfSelf--Inspection Form:Inspection Form:Required by Required by ContractContractPrepared by Prepared by Contractor Contractor Submitted to RESubmitted to RE

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Project Level EvaluationProject Level EvaluationProject Level Evaluation

RE Checklist:RE Checklist:

Prepared by REPrepared by RE

Independent Independent inspectioninspection

SixSix--page checklistpage checklist

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Program Level EvaluationProgram Level EvaluationProgram Level Evaluation

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Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)

CCEP evaluates the adequacy of:CCEP evaluates the adequacy of:StormwaterStormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)Best Management Practices (BMPs)SpecificationsSpecificationsContract administrationContract administrationStormwater guidance and training Stormwater guidance and training

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Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)

CCEP is webCCEP is web--based system and includes:based system and includes:Project sampling processProject sampling processEvaluation checklistsEvaluation checklistsCompliance ratingsCompliance ratingsTrend analysisTrend analysis

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Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)

Sampled projects are rated for compliance by Sampled projects are rated for compliance by using two separate standards:using two separate standards:Numeric Rating: water quality complianceAlpha Rating: contract administration compliance

Numeric Rating begins with 1 (full compliance) and ends with 4 (seriously out of compliance)

Alpha Rating begins with A (full compliance) and ends with D (seriously out of compliance)

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Construction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator Report

Water Quality Compliance Rating(Numeric Rating)

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Construction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator Report

Average Water Quality Compliance Rating(Numeric Rating)

1.0

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Construction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator Report

Contract Administration Compliance Rating(Alpha Rating)

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Construction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator ReportConstruction Management Indicator Report

Contract Administration Compliance Rating(Alpha Rating)

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Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)

Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan Construction Compliance Evaluation Plan (CCEP)(CCEP)

In SummaryIn SummaryCCEP evaluates the status and health of the CCEP evaluates the status and health of the Construction Stormwater Program and provides Construction Stormwater Program and provides Management Indicators.Management Indicators.

CCEP provides the data and trend analysis for:CCEP provides the data and trend analysis for:Improving contract documentsImproving construction stormwater guidance documentsImproving training materialsDirecting future research activities

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Stormwater Management ProgramAnnual Report

Stormwater Management ProgramStormwater Management ProgramAnnual ReportAnnual Report

An Annual Report is An Annual Report is produced for the produced for the overall Program. overall Program.

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Questions?Questions?Questions?

Caltrans Construction Stormwater and Water Caltrans Construction Stormwater and Water Pollution ControlPollution Control Website:Website:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/construc/stormwater/stormwater1.htm

ContactName: Hamid HakimTitle: Sr. Environmental EngineerEmail: hamid_hakim@dot.ca.gov