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MTA - LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SWMP) PLAN

for Coverage Under the

New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)

General Permit for Storm Water Discharges

from

Municipal Separate Storm Sewers (MS4s)

General Permit

Current Version: March 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.0 Public Education and Outreach ........................................................................................... 1

2.0 Public Involvement / Participation...................................................................................... 5

3.0 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) .......................................................... 8

4.0 Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control................................................................ 11

5.0 Post-Construction Storm Water Management .................................................................. 15

6.0 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ............................ 18

7.0 Additional Requirements for Impaired Waters without Watershed Improvement

Strategies ........................................................................................................................... 22

8.0 Additional Watershed Improvement Strategy Best Management Practices ..................... 23

Attachment 1 NYSDEC Maps of Impaired Waterbodies

ACRONYMS

BMP Best Management Practices

GIS Geographic Information Systems

GP General Permit

IDDE Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

MEP Maximum Extent Practicable

MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems

MSGP Multi-Sector General Permit

NYSDEC New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

POCs Pollutants of Concern

ROW Right-of-Way

SPDES State Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System

SWMP Storm Water Management Program

SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

MTA - Long Island Rail Road

Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) Plan

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Introduction

The MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has developed this Storm Water Management Program

(SWMP) Plan as required for coverage under the New York State Pollution Discharge

Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Municipal

Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).

LIRR has received authorization to discharge storm water through the current MS4 General

Permit. Under the initial General Permit, No. GP-02-02, LIRR developed and implemented a

SWMP over a five-year period (March 10, 2003 to April 30, 2008) to reduce storm water

pollutants from LIRR’s storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). LIRR has

received authorization to discharge storm water through continuance of permit coverage initially

authorized by GP-02-02. The program included elements to increase public awareness of the

impacts of storm water runoff to storm sewer system and runoff from construction sites, and to

reduce pollution from LIRR operations.

This SWMP Plan identifies specific actions that will be taken to reduce pollutants discharged to

local water bodies and continues the storm water management program initially developed under

General Permit No. GP-02-02 and continued in General Permit No. GP-0-08-002. This Plan also

incorporates the requirements of the latest General Permit No. GP-0-10-002, which was finalized

in May 2010. The SWMP Plan seeks to increase public education and participation in storm

water management, improve illicit discharge detection and elimination efforts, increase LIRR

efforts in inspecting construction sites and post-construction site runoff, and further reduce

pollutants in storm water runoff from LIRR operations.

1.0 Public Education and Outreach

The Public Education and Outreach minimum control measure is directed at educating the riding

public, target audiences (e.g., consultants, and contractors), and LIRR employees to the impact

that storm water runoff has on the environment and what steps can be taken to reduce certain

pollutants associated with runoff.

Important components of this plan include the continuation of the public education and outreach

program and utilization of educational materials to promote the program.

Permit Requirements

1.A. Identify pollutants of concern (POCs), water bodies of concern, geographic areas of

concern, and target audiences.

1.B. Develop and implement an ongoing public education and outreach program designed to

describe to the general public and target audiences:

i. The impacts of storm water discharges on water bodies;

ii. POCs and their sources;



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iii. Steps contributors of these pollutants can take to reduce pollutants in storm water

runoff; and,

iv. Steps contributors of non-storm water discharges can take to reduce pollutants.

1.C. Educational materials may be made available at, locations including, but not limited to:

i. At service areas, lobbies, or other locations where information is made available,

ii. At staff training,

iii. On LIRR’s website,

iv. With pay checks, and

v. In employee break rooms.

1.D. Develop, record, periodically assess, and modify as needed, measurable goals.

1.E. Select appropriate education and outreach activities and measurable goals to ensure the

reduction of all POCs in storm water discharges to the MEP.

Strategies and Implementation

Permit Requirement 1.A.

To comply with permit requirement 1.A., LIRR has identified the POCs, water bodies of

concern, geographic areas of concern, and target audiences as follows.

Pollutants of Concern

When a storm water discharge enters a New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation (NYSDEC) 303(d) listed water body, the municipality’s storm water program must

ensure no increase of the listed pollutant of concern (POC) to the 303(d) listed water. The

impaired waters that have the potential to be affected by LIRR activities have the following

identified POCs.

Floatables

Nitrogen

Pathogens

Phosphorus

Silt/sediment

Based upon the 303(d) list, the best management practices included in this Plan for the six

minimum control measures have been tailored to address the following POCs that have the

potential to be released from LIRR activities.

Floatables – from general activities

Silt / Sediment – from general activities

LIRR does not expect to release pathogens at facilities, along ROWs, and stations since toilet

waste is self-contained in train cars or collected to sewers at stations. LIRR does not apply

fertilizers (potentially containing phosphorus or nitrogen) at facilities, along ROWs, and stations.



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Water bodies of Concern

There are multiple water bodies on the 303(d) list that have the potential to receive storm water

runoff from LIRR facilities, stations or ROW. These water bodies are:

Nassau County – LIRR Port Washington Line

Long Island Sound, Nassau Cty. Waters

Manhasset Bay and tidal tributaries

Nassau County – LIRR Oyster Bay Line, Roslyn Station and ROW

Hempstead Harbor, South and tidal tributaries

Oyster Bay Harbor

Mill Neck Creek and tidal tributaries

Nassau County – LIRR Babylon Line ROW and Stations

South Oyster Bay

LI tributaries (fresh) to East Bay

Hempstead Bay

Nassau County – LIRR Long Beach Line and ROW

Reynolds Channel, East

Queens County – LIRR ROW & Port Washington Line

Newtown Creek and tidal tributaries

Flushing Creek/Bay

Alley Creek / Little Neck Bay tributaries

Suffolk County – LIRR Greenport Line, Mattituck Station & ROW

Mattituck Inlet/ Creek, low and tidal tributaries

Budds Pond

Town / Jockey Creeks and tidal tributaries

Goose Creek

Flanders Bay, east/center and tributaries

Flanders Bay, west/lower Sawmill Creek

Meetinghouse / Terrys Creeks and tributaries

Suffolk County – LIRR Montauk Line ROW

Mecox Bay and tributaries

Phillips Creek, lower and tidal tributaries

Quantuck Bay

Tuthill, Harts, Seatuck Coves

Forge River, lower and Cove

Tital tribs to West Moriches Bay

Patchogue Bay



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LIRR does not expect to release pathogens at facilities, along ROWs, and stations since toilet

waste is self-contained in train cars or collected to sewers at Stations. LIRR does not apply

fertilizers (potentially containing phosphorus or nitrogen) at facilities, along ROWs, and stations.

Geographic Areas of Concern

The activities of concern (i.e., LIRR activities subject to this SWMP Plan) are indicated in the

table below along with the location function/use and general storm water control measures. The

geographic areas of concern associated with these locations are identified in Appendix A.

Category Approx. # Function/Use Storm Water Control Measures

Stations 124

Station Houses Passenger services Roof drains on large facilities

Platforms Passenger access Raised 4 feet above tracks

Parking Areas Passenger parking Storm sewers

Rail Tracks 701 miles

Track Bed “Ballast” - Compaction of load/Drainage

Right of Way Track elevated, Right-of-way sloped for

drainage to swales

Crossings Storm sewers and runoff onto track bed

Line Structures

Bridges 485 Water and traffic crossing Storm drains/pipes

Viaducts 27 Water and traffic crossing Storm drains/pipes

Tunnels 2 Atlantic Avenue crossing New York City sewer system

Shops and Yards

Maintenance Shops 4 Locomotive/Vehicle repair Paved, oil/water separators, SPDES Permit

discharge or NYCDEP Industrial Wastewater

Permit to POTW

Train Wash 3 Train car washing Troughed, recycled, discharge to POTW or for

off-site disposal

Major Outdoor Storage

Yards

5 Commodity storage Old - Blue stone, New - Paved

Fueling Stations 4 Locomotive/Vehicle fueling Track drip pans and oil/water separators

Lay Up Yards Numerous Rolling stock storage Oil/water separators, New York City sewer

system, combined sewers, track blankets, and/or

bluestone

Electrical Substations 102 Transformers Roof drains, Blue stone

Other Facilities

Administrative Offices Numerous Offices Roof drains to storm sewers

Employee Facilities Numerous Lockers, lounges, etc. Roof drains to storm sewers

Target Audiences

The target audiences for public education and outreach include riding public, and LIRR

employees.



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Permit Requirements 1.B. and 1.C.

LIRR’s strategy to implement permit requirements 1.B. and 1.C. is to provide guidance and

educational materials on the LIRR Storm Water Management Information web page. Educational

materials will describe to the riding public and target audiences the impacts of storm water

discharges on water bodies, the pollutants of concern and their sources, and steps to reduce

pollutants. Additional information is maintained on a LIRR Intranet website, accessible to

LIRR employees.

Permit Requirements 1.D. and 1.E. - Measurable Goals and Activities

LIRR has selected measurable goals and education & outreach activities, as outlined in the table

below. Implementation of these goals will be recorded, assessed, and modified as needed to

comply with the requirements of the permit.

Time Frame Measurable Goals and Activities Responsible

Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

Track employee participation in annual storm water

training sessions (as part of Environmental and Right-

To-Know training)

Add and maintain educational materials to the LIRR

Storm Water Management Information web page and the

LIRR Intranet Storm Water Website as necessary.

Install “No Dumping - Drains to Bay” labels on storm

drains at various locations to remind employees that

these drains flow to surface waters.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

March 2015 –

March 2016

Track employee participation in annual storm water

training sessions (as part of Environmental and Right-

To-Know training)

Add and maintain educational materials to the LIRR

Storm Water Management Information web pages as

necessary.

Include storm water awareness in at least one

information bulletin to LIRR Employees

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

2.0 Public Involvement / Participation

The Public Involvement / Participation minimum control measure is directed at involving the

public in the development and implementation of a storm water management program. As

indicated earlier, the target audiences for public education and outreach include riding public,

and LIRR employees.



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An important component of this plan is to specifically educate audiences pertaining to storm

water management, and to reduce pollutants of concern in storm water discharges to the

maximum extent practicable.

Permit Requirements

2.A. Comply with this requirement by determining who the public is (employees, consultants,

contractors, etc.) and posting notifications (as needed) in areas viewable by the public.

Such areas include common areas, bulletin boards, agency/office web pages, etc. For

small MS4s whose public are in multiple locations, notification shall be make available to

the public in all locations within the urbanized or additionally designated areas.

2.B. Provide the opportunity for the public to participate in the development, implementation

and review of the SWMP

2.C. Identify the Local Storm Water Public Contact and publish the name or title of this

contact and telephone number in public outreach and public participation materials.

2.D. Annual Report Presentation - Prior to submitting the final annual report by June 1 of each

reporting year, present the draft annual report in a format that is open to the public, where

the public can ask questions about and make comments on the report. Provide public

notice about the presentation. The Department recommends that announcements be sent

directly to individuals known to have a specific interest in the LIRR’s SWMP. The report

is to include a summary of comments and (intended) responses with the final annual

report. The report should be available for public inspection, along with the SWMP plan.

This can be done through a meeting, by noticing the availability of the report for public

comment by posting a sign, posting on web site or other methods or following the

internet presentation requirements (as defined in the permit).

2.E. Develop, record, periodically assess, and modify, as needed, measurable goals.

2.F. Select appropriate public involvement / participation activities and measurable goals to

ensure the reduction of all POCs in storm water discharges to the MEP.



To comply with permit requirement 2.A., LIRR will present the draft Annual Reports using the

internet by making the annual report available to the public on a website; providing the public

the opportunity to provide comments on the internet or otherwise; and making available the

opportunity for the public to request an open public meeting to ask questions about and make

comments on the report.

Permit Requirements 2.B, C, and D

LIRR has identified LIRR employees as key public involvement / participation persons.

Information provided to employees, including training sessions, requests input on storm water

protection measures and provides a contact person to make appropriate suggestions.



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The Local Storm Water Public Contact is identified on the Municipal Compliance Certification

(MCC) forms as the Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) Coordinator. This

information is included in annual reports submitted to the NYSDEC and made available on the

MTA LIRR website at www.mta.info/lirr/pubs/StormWater.htm.

LIRR will provide the draft Annual Report following internet presentation requirements by

making the annual report available to the public on a website; providing the public the

opportunity to provide comments on the internet or otherwise; and making available the

opportunity for the public to request an open public meeting to ask questions about and make

comments on the report. Notification of the annual report location will be provided on the MTA

website annually. If individuals are known to have a specific interest in LIRR’s SWMP,

individual notice will be provided. Following the presentation of the draft Annual Report on the

LIRR website, the Report will be made available for a public comment period. Following this

public comment period, the final report will include a summary of any comments from the public

and any responses.

Permit Requirements 2.E. and 2.F. - Measurable Goals and Activities

LIRR has selected measurable goals, as outlined in the table below. Implementation of these

goals will be recorded, assessed, and modified as needed to comply with the requirements of the

permit.

Time Frame Measurable Goals Responsible

Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

Provide location of SWMP in LIRR employee education

programs and request suggestions. Track employee

education programs held in past year.

Post the draft Annual Report for the prior reporting

period. Provide comments received and intended

responses as an attachment to the final Annual Report.

Submit the Annual Report by June 1.

Track comments received at Storm Water Hotline,

published on LIRR intranet webpage.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

March 2015 –

March 2016

Provide location of SWMP in LIRR employee education

programs and request suggestions. Track employee

education programs held in past year.

Post the draft Annual Report for the prior reporting

period with a minimum of 14-day response period.

Provide comments received and intended responses as an

attachment to the final Annual Report. Submit the

Annual Report by June 1.

Track comments received at Storm Water Hotline,

published on LIRR intranet webpage.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

http://www.mta.info/lirr/pubs/StormWater.htm



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3.0 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)

The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination minimum control measure is used to identify and

eliminate storm water discharges that are not composed entirely of storm water. Discharges

from MS4’s can include wastes and wastewater from non-storm water sources. Illicit discharges

may enter the storm water sewer system through either direct connection via piping or indirect

connections such as infiltration from failed sanitary systems or spills on roadways that are

collected in catch basins. The result is untreated discharges that can contribute high levels of

pollutants, including heavy metals, toxins, oil and grease, solvents, and bacteria to water bodies.

LIRR will locate illicit discharge problems through public complaints, visual screening and dry

weather screening methods.

Permit Requirements

3.A. Develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into

the small MS4.

3.B. Develop and maintain a map showing:

i. The location of all outfalls and the names and locations of all surface waters of

the State that receive discharges from those outfalls.

ii. By March 9, 2010, the preliminary boundaries of LIRR facilities (i.e., storm

sewer shed); and

iii. The LIRR storm sewer system, when grant funds are made available or for sewer

lines surveyed during an illicit discharge trackdown.

3.C. Field verify outfall locations.

3.D. Conduct an outfall reconnaissance inventory addressing every outfall at LIRR facilities at

least once every five years.

3.E. Map new outfalls as they are constructed or newly discovered.

3.F. Prohibit illicit discharges and implement appropriate procedures and actions:

i. Update available mechanisms to prohibit illicit discharges and enforce the

prohibition (i.e., tenant lease agreements, bid specifications, requests for

proposals, standard contract provisions, connection permits, maintenance

directives/ BMPS, access permits, consultant agreement, internal policies);

ii. Develop procedures or policies for implementation and enforcement of the

mechanisms;

iii. Develop a written directive from the person authorized to sign the NOI stating the

updated mechanisms must be used and who (positions) is responsible for ensuring

compliance with and enforcing the mechanisms for the LIRR IDDE program; and

iv. Ensure the mechanisms and directive are equivalent to the New York State’s

model illicit discharge local law.

3.G. Develop and implement a program to detect and address non-storm water discharges,

including illegal dumping, to the small MS4.

3.H. Inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of the hazards associated

with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.



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3.I. Address the categories of non-storm water discharges or flows as necessary.

3.J. Develop, record, periodically assess, and modify, as needed, measurable goals.

3.K. Select appropriate IDDE BMPs and measurable goals to ensure the reduction of all POCs

in storm water discharges to the MEP.



LIRR facilities are regularly, visually inspected to detect and eliminate illicit discharges.

Training sessions and informational bulletins provide additional guidance regarding storm water

protection and illicit discharges. LIRR employees are empowered to eliminate illicit discharges

when they are observed, and are encouraged to report illicit discharges to the Storm Water

Management Program (SWMP) Coordinator. LIRR also tracks where illicit discharges have

been identified and eliminated.

Permit Requirement 3.B.

To comply with permit requirement 3.B., LIRR has identified activities related to the outfall

map, storm sewer shed map, and survey of storm sewer lines as follows.

LIRR is updating maps of LIRR Shops and Yards to identify outfall locations and the names and

locations of surface waters of the State receiving discharges from these outfalls. Facilities

discharging storm water to a combined sewer system (i.e., where storm water is treated by a local

Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)) do not have identified outfall points. Storm sewer

system maps will be included in maps as sewer lines are surveyed.

Permit Requirements 3.C. and D.

LIRR is continuing to field verify outfall locations; outfall reconnaissance inventory form will be

completed during this process. An outfall reconnaissance inventory form based on the EPA’s

“Outfall Reconnaissance Inventory/ Sample Collection Field Sheet”, will be completed for each

outfall location within a five-year period, with the initial inventory of each outfall completed by

March 9, 2013. Copies of the completed inventory forms will be available through the Storm

Water Management Program (SWMP) Coordinator.

Permit Requirement 3.E.

LIRR will map new outfalls as they are constructed or newly discovered during routine and non-

routine outfall reconnaissance surveys.

Permit Requirement 3.F.

LIRR bid specifications and requests for proposals require permitting for activities, as required

by laws and regulations. LIRR is required to draft updated language / mechanisms for LIRR

agreements, specifications, RFPs and contracts; develop procedures or policies for



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implementation and enforcement of the mechanisms; and ensure the mechanisms and directive

are equivalent to the New York State’s model illicit discharge local law. Upon completion of

this task, LIRR will draft a written directive for signature from the person authorized to sign the

NOI requiring use of the updated mechanisms.

Permit Requirement 3.G.

Employees of LIRR are trained to conduct inspections and to detect illicit discharges. These

employees are empowered to eliminate illicit discharges when they are observed. The

Department also tracks where illicit discharges have been identified and eliminated.

Permit Requirement 3.H.

LIRR’s conducts training sessions and provides informational bulletins to employees. This

information includes descriptions of the hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper

disposal of waste.

Permit Requirement 3.I.

The NSYDEC MS4 General Storm Water Permit identifies specific non-storm water discharges

to be identified. The following discharges, as identified in the permit, were reviewed:

a. Water line flushing

b. Landscape irrigation

c. Diverted stream flows

d. Rising ground waters

e. Uncontaminated ground water infiltration (as defined at 40 CFR 35.2005(20))

f. Uncontaminated ground water

g. Discharges from potable water sources

h. Foundation drains

i. Air conditioning condensate

j. Irrigation water

k. Springs

l. Water from crawl space and basement sump pumps

m. Footing drains

n. Lawn and landscape watering runoff provided that all pesticides and fertilizers have been applied in accordance

with the manufacturer’s product label;

o. Water from individual residential car washing

p. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands

q. Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges

r. Residual street wash water

s. Discharges or flows from fire fighting activities

t. Dechlorinated water reservoir discharges u. Any SPDES permitted discharge

Of the discharges identified in the above list, the LIRR currently only performs non-storm water

discharges in the form of a SPDES permitted discharge.



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Measurable Goals and IDDE BMPs

Permit Requirements 3.J. and 3.K.

LIRR has selected measurable goals and IDDE BMPs, as outlined in the table below.

Implementation of these goals will be recorded, assessed, and modified as needed to comply with

the requirements of the permit.


Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

98% of storm drains were mapped in 2014. Complete

remaining field work to survey for outfalls to achieve

100% of storm drains identified with GIS coordinates in

2015. Identify any new storm drain structures with GIS

coordinates. All storm drain coordinates were placed

into the GIS stormwater map.

Report on number and types of illicit discharges detected

and eliminated during the reporting period and the

number of discharges confirmed and eliminated.

Continue to identify any new storm drain structures with

GIS coordinates and place these onto the GIS

stormwater map.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

March 2015 –

March 2016

Continue to identify any new storm drain structures with

GIS coordinates and place these coordinates onto the

GIS stormwater map.

Report on number and types of illicit discharges detected

and eliminated during the reporting period and the

number of discharges confirmed and eliminated.

Report on number of outfalls screened for dry weather

discharges during the reporting period (i.e., number of

outfall reconnaissance inventories completed).

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

4.0 Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control

The Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control minimum control measure is designed to

address the pollution of storm water runoff generated from construction sites. Activities that are

performed on construction sites typically disturb a large amount of land and generate large

amounts of waste. This has been found to create elevated levels of sediment, oil and grease,

phosphorous, nitrogen, pesticides, construction chemicals, and solid wastes in receiving water

bodies. During a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more sediment to water

bodies than can normally be deposited during several years. The resulting siltation and the

contribution of other pollutants from construction sites can cause physical, chemical, and

biological harm to the local water bodies.



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Permit Requirements

4.A. Develop, implement, and enforce a program that:

i. Provides equivalent protection to the NYS SPDES General Permit for Storm

Water Discharges from Construction Activities; unless more stringent

requirements are contained within the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges

from MS4s.

ii. Addresses stormwater runoff to the small MS4 from construction activities that

result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre. Control of storm

water discharges from construction activity disturbing less than one acre must be

included in the program if:

- That construction activity is part of a larger common plan of development or

sale that would disturb one acre or more; or

- If controlling such activities in a particular watershed is required by the

NYSDEC.

iii. Incorporates mechanisms for construction runoff requirements from new

development and redevelopment projects to the extent allowable under State and

local law that meet the State’s most up-to-date technical standards;

- Through available mechanisms (i.e., tenant lease agreements, bid

specifications, requests for proposals, standard contract provisions, connection

permits, maintenance directives/ BMPS, access permits, consultant agreement,

internal policies);

- Procedures or policies must be developed for implementation and

enforcement of the mechanisms;

- A written directive from the person authorized to sign the NOI stating the

updated mechanisms must be used and who (positions) is responsible for

ensuring compliance with and enforcing the mechanisms for construction

projects that occur on property owned, under easement to, within the right-of-

way of, or under the maintenance jurisdiction of LIRR; and

The mechanisms and directive must be equivalent to the requirements of

the current NYS SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from

Construction Activities.

iv. Allows sanctions to ensure compliance to the extent allowable by State or local

law.

v. Describes procedures for receipt and follow up on complaints or other

information submitted by the public regarding construction site storm water

runoff.

vi. Educates construction site operators, design engineers, LIRR staff and other

individuals to whom these regulations apply about the construction requirements

in LIRR’s jurisdiction, including the procedures for submission of SWPPPs,

construction site inspections, and other procedures associated with control of

construction storm water.

vii. By May 1, 2010, ensures that construction site operators have received erosion

and sediment control training before they do work within LIRR’s jurisdiction.



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viii. Establishes and maintains an inventory of active construction sites, including the

location of the site, owner / operator contact information.

ix. Develop, record, periodically assess, and modify as needed measurable goals.

x. Select appropriate construction storm water BMPs and measurable goals to ensure

the reduction of all POCs in storm water discharges to the MEP.


Permit Requirements 4.A.i. and 4.A.ii.

LIRR requires its Capital Department and other LIRR projects to meet the requirements of LIRR

System Safety Environmental Planning & Compliance Procedure/Instruction EPC-2010-002

Stormwater Pollution Prevention at Construction Sites. EPC-2010-002 outlines the permit

requirements for construction site stormwater runoff control. In addition, MS4 General

Permit requirements and how the LIRR is meeting these requirements are covered in the

annual employee stormwater training sessions and are available to LIRR employees on the

System Safety intranet web page.

Permit Requirements 4.A.iii. and 4.A.iv.

LIRR bid specifications and requests for proposals require permitting for activities that may

impact storm water, as required by laws and regulations. LIRR System Safety Environmental

Planning & Compliance Procedure/Instruction EPC-2010-001 Stormwater Management

Directive authorizes the Senior Director – Occupational & Environmental Safety to implement

and enforce the mechanisms in the directive to maintain compliance with the NYS SPDES

General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities.

Permit Requirement 4.A.v.

LIRR currently receives notification of spills and environmental incidents, such as construction

site storm water runoff or oil releases, through the LIRR Movement Bureau. The Movement

Bureau notifies LIRR System Safety on-call environmental personnel. The environmental

personnel completes applicable filing requirements and documents issue resolution.

Permit Requirement 4.A.vi.

LIRR Project Managers will receive a copy of the procedure: LIRR System Safety

Environmental Planning & Compliance Procedure/Instruction EPC-2010-002 Stormwater

Pollution Prevention at Construction Sites and are aware of the requirements for managing

contractors. The construction project’s SWPPP will include construction site inspection

requirements and other procedures associated with control of construction storm water, as

outlined in EPC-2010-002.

LIRR Project Managers will conduct site inspections or receive documentation of completed

inspections of construction sites in accordance with the NYSDEC Construction Storm Water



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Inspection Manual. This manual describes pre-inspection activities, the on-site inspection

process, and post-inspection activities; and provides a checklist for inspections. It is

available @ www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/inspection.pdf.

Permit Requirement 4.A.vii.

By May 1, 2010, individuals responsible for installing, constructing or maintaining erosion and

sediment control practices at storm water permitted construction sites must have at least one

trained individual on-site daily during soil disturbance activities who has attended a 4-hour

training course. Inspectors will receive training on performing construction site inspections

through a NYSDEC sponsored or approved training seminar. This storm water training focuses

on providing the training required to comply with the contractor's responsibilities under the

current NYS SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities.

Documentation of training received will be submitted with the Project SWPPP and NOI.

Permit Requirement 4.A.viii.

LIRR System Safety maintains an inventory of active construction sites exceeding 1-acre. The

inventory includes information on the site, owner / operator contact information, when

inspections were performed, and any enforcement actions.

Permit Requirements 4.A.ix. and 4.A.x. Measurable Goals and Construction Storm Water

BMPs

LIRR has selected measurable goals and Construction Storm Water BMPs, as outlined in the

table below. Implementation of these goals will be recorded, assessed, and modified as needed

to comply with the requirements of the permit.


Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

Report on:

Number and type of sanctions employed

Status of mechanisms assuring compliance with NYS

SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges

from Construction Activities

Number of constructions sites disturbing one acre or

more

Effectiveness of program, BMP, and measureable goal

assessment

Percentage of construction projects SWPPPs reviewed

for storm water impact

SWMP

Coordinator

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/inspection.pdf



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Party

March 2015 –

March 2016

Report on:

Number and type of sanctions employed



from Construction Activities

Number of constructions sites disturbing one acre or

more


assessment

Percentage of construction projects SWPPPs reviewed

for storm water impact

SWMP

Coordinator

5.0 Post-Construction Storm Water Management

The Post-Construction Storm Water Management minimum control measure focuses on

implementation of controls that will try to maintain good water quality conditions after a site has

been developed or after construction. An effective plan to accomplish this goal is to recommend

planning and design strategies that will minimize the introduction of pollutants in post-

construction storm water discharges.

There are two basic ways that post-construction runoff can negatively impact water quality. The

first is caused by an increase in the type and quantity of pollutants in storm water runoff. As

runoff flows over areas altered by development, it carries with it harmful sediments and

chemicals, which can impair water bodies. The second way that post-construction runoff can

negatively impact water quality occurs by increasing the quantity of water delivered to water

bodies during storms. Impervious areas decrease the amount of water recharged to the

groundwater system and increase the amount of water flowing through storm water sewers,

which could lead to flooding and damage to storm water drainage infrastructure. The challenge

of this control measure is to encourage developers and consulting design engineers to take storm

water quality into account early in the development planning process.

Permit Requirements

5.A. Develop, implement, and enforce a program that:

i. Provides equivalent protection to the NYS SPDES General Permit for Storm

Water Discharges from Construction Activities, unless more stringent

requirements are contained within the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges

from MS4s.

ii. Addresses storm water runoff from new development and redevelopment projects

to the small MS4 from projects that result in land disturbance of greater than or

equal to one acre. Control of storm water discharges from projects of less than

one acre must be included in the program

- If that project is part of a larger common plan of development or sale; or



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- If controlling such activities in a particular watershed is required by the

NYSDEC.

iii. Incorporates mechanisms for construction runoff requirements from new

development and redevelopment projects to the extent allowable under State and

local law that meet the State’s most up-to-date technical standards;

- Through available mechanisms (i.e., tenant lease agreements, bid

specifications, requests for proposals, standard contract provisions, connection

permits, maintenance directives/ BMPS, access permits, consultant agreement,

internal policies);

- Procedures or policies must be developed for implementation and

enforcement of the mechanisms;

- A written directive from the person authorized to sign the NOI stating the

updated mechanisms must be used and who (positions) is responsible for

ensuring compliance with and enforcing the mechanisms for construction

projects that occur on property owned, under easement to, within the right-of-

way of, or under the maintenance jurisdiction of LIRR; and

The mechanisms and directive must be equivalent to the requirements of

the NYS SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from

Construction Activities.

iv. Includes a combination of structural management practices (including, but not

limited to practices from the NYS Storm Water Management Design Manual or

equivalent) and / or non-structural management practices (including, but not

limited to comprehensive plans, open space preservation programs, Low Impact

Development (LID), Better Site Design (BSD) and other Green Infrastructure

practices, and land use regulations) appropriate for LIRR that will reduce the

discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable (MEP).

- If a storm water management practice is designed and installed in accordance

with the New York State Storm Water Management Design Manual or has

been demonstrated to be equivalent and is properly operated and maintained,

then MEP will be assumed to be met for post-construction storm water

discharged by the practice.

v. Maintains an inventory of post-construction storm water management practices to

include at a minimum practices discharging to LIRR that have been installed since

March 10, 2003, those owned by LIRR, and those found to cause water quality

standard violations.

- The inventory shall include, at a minimum: location of practice (Street address

or coordinates); type of practice; maintenance needed per the NYS Storm

Water Management Design Manual, SWPPP, or other provided

documentation; and dates and types of maintenance performed.

vi. Ensures adequate long-term operation and maintenance of management practices

by trained staff, including assessment to ensure that the practices are performing

properly.

- The assessment shall include the inspection items identified in the

maintenance requirements (NYS Storm Water Management Design Manual,

SWPPP, or other provided documentation) for the practice. LIRR is not



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required to collect storm water samples and perform specific chemical

analysis because it is a non-traditional MS4.

5.B. Develop, implement and provide adequate resources for a program to inspect

development and re-development sites by trained staff and to enforce and employ

sanctions.

5.C. Develop, record, periodically assess and modify as needed measureable goals; and

5.D. Select appropriate post-construction storm water BMPs and measurable goals to ensure

the reduction of all POCs in storm water discharges to the MEP.


Permit Requirements 5.A.i. through 5.A.iv and 5.B.

LIRR Project Managers will receive a copy of the policy: LIRR System Safety

Environmental Planning & Compliance Procedure/Instruction EPC-2010-002 Stormwater

Pollution Prevention at Construction Sites and are aware of the requirements for managing

contractors. The construction project’s SWPPP will include post-construction site inspection

requirements and other procedures associated with control of post-construction storm water.

LIRR bid specifications and requests for proposals require permitting for activities that may

impact storm water, as required by laws and regulations. LIRR System Safety Environmental

Planning & Compliance Procedure/Instruction EPC-2010-001 Stormwater Management

Directive authorizes the Senior Director – Occupational & Environmental Safety to implement

and enforce the mechanisms in the directive to maintain compliance with the NYS SPDES

General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities.

Permit Requirement 5.A.v. and 5.A.vi.

To comply with Permit Requirement 5.A.v., LIRR will establish and maintain an inventory of

post-construction storm water management practices within LIRR. The inventory will include

information on the address of the practice, the type of practice, maintenance required, and the

type of maintenance performed. LIRR’s System Safety maintains this inventory and includes

required information in the Annual Report.

To comply with Permit Requirement 5.A.vi., LIRR System Safety will ensure staff is trained to

meet adequate long-term operation and maintenance of management practices, including

assessing whether practices are performing properly.

Measurable Goals and Construction Storm Water BMPs

Permit Requirements 5.C. and 5.D.

LIRR has selected measurable goals and Post-Construction Storm Water BMPs, as outlined in

the table below. Implementation of these goals will be recorded, assessed, and modified as

needed to comply with the requirements of the permit.



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Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

Report on:



from Construction Activities and structural and non-

structural management practices.

Percent (%) of Construction / Bid Documents Evaluated

for Post-Construction BMPs.

Number of post-construction practices inventoried,

inspected and maintained during the reporting period.


assessment

SWMP

Coordinator

March 2015 –

March 2016

Report on:



from Construction Activities and structural and non-

structural management practices.

Percent (%) of Construction / Bid Documents Evaluated

for Post-Construction BMPs.

Number of post-construction practices inventoried,

inspected and maintained during the reporting period.


assessment

SWMP

Coordinator

6.0 Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

The goal of the Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Control

Measure is to reduce pollutant runoff from LIRR facilities and operations. This plan covers

LIRR facilities and personnel working along right-of-ways.

Permit Requirements

6.A. Develop and implement a pollution prevention / good housekeeping program for

municipal operations and facilities that:

i. Addresses municipal operations and facilities that contribute or potentially

contribute POCs to the small MS4 system. The operations and facilities may

include, but are not limited to: street and bridge maintenance; winter road

maintenance; storm water system maintenance; vehicle and fleet maintenance;

park and open space maintenance; municipal building maintenance; solid waste

management; new construction and land disturbances; right-of-way maintenance;

marine operations; hydrologic habitat modification; or other.

ii. At a minimum frequency of once every three years, perform a self-assessment of

all municipal operations addressed by the SWMP to:



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- Determine the sources of pollutants potentially generated by LIRR

operations and facilities; and,

- Identify the municipal operations and facilities that will be addressed by

the pollution prevention and good housekeeping program, if it is not done

already.

iii. Determines management practices, policies, procedures, etc. that will be

developed and implemented to reduce or prevent the discharge of (potential)

pollutants.

iv. Prioritizes pollution prevention and good housekeeping efforts based on

geographic area, potential to improve water quality, facilities or operations most

in need of modification or improvement, and LIRR’s capabilities.

v. Addresses pollution prevention and good housekeeping priorities.

vi. Includes an employee pollution and good housekeeping training program that

ensures that staff receive and utilize training.

vii. Requires third party entities performing contracted services, including but not

limited to street sweeping, snow removal, lawn / grounds care, etc., to meet

permit requirements as the requirements apply to the activity performed.

viii. Requires municipal operations and facilities that would otherwise be subject to

the NYS Multisector General Permit (MSGP, GP-0-06-002) for industrial storm

water discharges to prepare and implement provisions in the SWMP that comply

with Parts III. A, C, D, J, K, and L of the MSGP.

6.B. Develop, record, periodically assess, and modify as needed measurable goals.

6.C. Select appropriate pollution prevention and good housekeeping BMPs and measurable

goals to ensure the reduction of all POCs in storm water discharges to the MEP.


Permit Requirements 6.A.i. through 6.A.vi.

LIRR has identified the following operations/activity/facility that may potentially contribute

Pollutants of Concern:

Bridge Maintenance

Solid Waste Management

Right of Way Maintenance

Storm Water System Maintenance

Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance

LIRR will perform a self-assessment of the identified activities at least once each 3-years.

Pollution generating activities will be identified and Current BMPs will be identified for each

activity. If Pollutants of Concern are identified from LIRR operations, LIRR will review best

management practices with reference to the current NYS Municipal Pollution Prevention And

Good Housekeeping Program Assistance Document.

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As stated in the LIRR System Safety Environmental Planning & Compliance

Procedure/Instruction EPC-2010-001 Stormwater Management Directive LIRR will require a

certification statement, contract, or agreement from third party entities that perform contracted

services that could impact storm water quality. The certification statement, contract, or other

agreement provides adequate assurance that the third party will comply with permit

requirements; identify the activities that the third party will be responsible for; the name, address,

and telephone number of the third party entity; an identifying description of the location of the

work performed; and the date of the certification statement, contract, or other agreement is

signed.

An example of certification language is provided below:

“I certify under penalty of law that I understand and agree to comply with the term and

conditions of LIRR’s storm water management program and agree to implement any

corrective actions identified by LIRR or a representative. I also understand that LIRR

must comply with the terms and conditions of the New York State Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (SPDES) general permit for storm water discharges from the

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) and that it is unlawful for any person to

directly or indirectly cause or contribute to a violation of water quality standards.

Further, I understand that any non-compliance by LIRR will not diminish, eliminate, or

lessen my own liability.”

Permit Requirement 6.A.viii.

The municipal operations of LIRR operations located where storm water is discharged to a

combined sewer system are not subject to the requirements of the NYS Multisector General

Permit for Industrial Storm Water Discharges. LIRR facilities are being reviewed for storm

sewer discharge to determine whether storm sewers discharge into a combined sewer or into a

separate storm sewer. Based on LIRR’s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code of 4111

(North American Industry Classification System [NAICS] Code: 485112 assigned for

“Commuter Rail Systems”) the facilities located where storm water is not treated through a

combined sewer system are subject to the Multisector General Permit for Industrial Storm Water

Discharges.

If Storm Water does not enter a Combined

Sewer System or have an Individual SPDES

Permit, Choose One of the Options Below:

All Storm Water from

facility discharges to

Combined Sewer System

(CSS) or facility has

Individual SPDES Permit?

No Exposure

Certification Filed

MSGP Provisions

Required

Speonk Yard NY0226955

Oyster Bay Yard NY0227030

Port Jefferson Yard NY0225771

West Side Yard NYC CSS

Richmond Hill Yard NYC CSS



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If Storm Water does not enter a Combined

Sewer System or have an Individual SPDES

Permit, Choose One of the Options Below:

All Storm Water from

facility discharges to

Combined Sewer System

(CSS) or facility has

Individual SPDES Permit?

No Exposure

Certification Filed

MSGP Provisions

Required

Hillside Yard NYC CSS

Holban Yard NYC CSS

Morris Park Yard NYC CSS

Layup Yards – NYC NYC CSS

Layup Yards – Nassau County Yes

Layup Yards – Suffolk County Yes

Measurable Goals and Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping BMPs

Permit Requirements 6.B. and 6.C.

LIRR has selected measurable goals and pollution prevention & good housekeeping BMPs, as

outlined in the table below. Implementation of these goals will be recorded, assessed, and

modified as needed to comply with the requirements of the permit.


Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

Report on

- Acres of Parking Lots swept,

- Number of catch basins inspected and cleaned where

necessary;

- Number of Post construction Control Storm Water

Management Practices Inspected and Cleaned where

necessary

- Report on the number of pounds of herbicides applied, as

pure product.

- Report on the number of acres to which herbicides were

applied.

- Number of Storm Water Management Training sessions

provided, date of last training, number of employees

trained, and % of employees in relevant positions and

departments receiving training.

Record Petroleum spills reported and closed during the

reporting period.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator



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Party

March 2015 –

March 2016

Report on

- Acres of Parking Lots swept,

- Number of catch basins inspected and cleaned where

necessary;

- Number of Post construction Control Storm Water

Management Practices Inspected and Cleaned where

necessary - Report on the number of pounds of herbicides applied, as

pure product.

- Report on the number of acres to which herbicides were

applied.

- Number of Storm Water Management Training

sessions provided, date of last training, number of

employees trained, and % of employees in relevant

positions and departments receiving training.

Record Petroleum spills reported and closed during the

reporting period.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

7.0 Additional Requirements for Impaired Waters without Watershed Improvement

Strategies

If a small MS4 discharges a storm water pollutant of concern (POC) to impaired waters listed in

Appendix 2 of the permit, the permittee must ensure no net increase in its discharge of the listed

POC to that water.

Permit Requirements

7.A. By January 8, 2013, permittees must assess their progress and evaluate their SWMP with

respect to the MS4's effectiveness in ensuring no net increased discharge of storm water

POC(s) to the impaired waters for storm sewersheds that have undergone non-negligible

changes to land areas or practices during the time the MS4 has been covered by this

permit. This assessment shall be conducted for the portions of the small MS4 storm

sewershed that discharge to the listed waters.

The assessment shall be done using department supported modeling of pollutant loading.

If the modeling shows increases in loading of the POC, the SWMP must be modified to

reduce the loading to meet the no net increase requirement.

Measurable Goals



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LIRR has selected measurable goals as outlined in the table below. Implementation of these


permit.


Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

Documentation of the impaired waters identified within

Appendix 2 of the permit potentially affected by a LIRR

facility was accomplished in 2010.

Monitor NYSDEC guidance and proposed NYSDEC

supported modeling programs for assessing discharge of

storm water POC(s) to the impaired waters.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

March 2015 –

March 2016

Monitor NYSDEC guidance and proposed NYSDEC

supported modeling programs for assessing discharge of

storm water POC(s) to the impaired waters.

SWMP

Coordinator

8.0 Additional Watershed Improvement Strategy Best Management Practices

Additional Best Management Practices for impaired waters with watershed improvement

strategies are identified in the current SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from

MS4s. The specific locations are identified as:

New York City East of Hudson Watershed MS4s

Other Phosphorus Watershed MS4s

Pathogen Impaired Watershed MS4s

Nitrogen Impaired Watershed MS4s

The locations are mapped in Appendices 3 through 8 of the current NYSDEC SPDES General

Permit for Storm Water Discharges and included in Attachment 1 in the MTA – Long Island Rail

Road Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) Plan. Based on the identified locations,

LIRR operations are conducted within the Appendix 6 (Oyster Bay Pathogen Watershed Map),

Appendix 7 (Peconic Estuary Pathogen Watersheds), Appendix 8 (Peconic Estuary Nitrogen

Watershed) and Appendix 9 (The 27 Long Island Shellfishing Impaired Embayment Map)

watershed locations. Although LIRR operations in these watersheds are not expected to add to

the Pollutant of Concern, additional BMPs are identified for permittees within these watersheds.

Additional BMPs for a non-traditional MS4, such as LIRR, are identified below.

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8.A. Pathogen Impaired Watershed MS4s (Mapped in Appendices 6 and 7 of the current

permit)

i. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.

- Plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program designed

to describe the impacts of Pathogens (the POC) on waterbodies. The program

must identify potential sources of Pathogens in storm water runoff and

describe steps that contributors can take to reduce Pathogens in storm water

runoff. The program must also describe steps that contributors of non-storm

water discharges can take to reduce Pathogens.

- Develop or acquire if currently available, specific educational material dealing

with sources of Pathogens in storm water and pollutant reduction practices.

At a minimum, the educational materials should address the following topics:

where, why and how Pathogens pose threats to the environment and to the

community; septic systems, geese and pets as a sources of pathogens;

dissemination of educational materials / surveys to households/businesses in

proximity to Pathogen TMDL waterbodies; and education for livestock / horse

boarders regarding manure BMPs.

- The LIRR expanded its storm water training curriculum in March 2010 to

include potential sources of pathogens in storm water runoff, and the

curriculum describes steps that contributors can take to reduce pathogens in

storm water runoff.

ii. Post-Construction Storm Water Management

- Develop and commence implementation of a Retrofit Program that addresses

runoff from sites to correct or reduce existing erosion and/or pollutant loading

problems, with a particular emphasis placed on the pollutant Pathogen. At a

minimum, the MS4 shall:

Establish procedures to identify sites with erosion and/or pollutant loading

problems;

Establish policy and procedures for project selection. Project selection

should be based on the Pathogen reduction potential of the specific retrofit

being constructed/installed; the ability to use standard, proven

technologies; and the economic feasibility of constructing/installing the

retrofit. As part of the project selection process, LIRR should participate

in locally based watershed planning efforts which involve the NYSDEC,

other permittees, stakeholders and other interested parties;

Establish policy and procedures for project permitting, design, funding,

construction and maintenance

By March 9, 2011, develop and submit approvable plans and schedules

for completing retrofit projects, including identification of funding

sources. Upon DEC approval of those plans and schedules, the plans and

schedules shall be enforceable requirements of this permit.

8.B. Nitrogen Impaired Watershed Ms4s (Mapped in Appendix 8 of the current permit)

i. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts.

- Plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program designed

to describe the impacts of Nitrogen (the POC) on waterbodies. The program

must identify potential sources of Nitrogen in storm water runoff and describe



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steps that contributors can take to reduce Nitrogen in storm water runoff. The

program must also describe steps that contributors of non-storm water

discharges can take to reduce Pathogens.

- Develop or acquire if currently available, specific educational material dealing

with sources of Pathogens in storm water and pollutant reduction practices.

At a minimum, the educational materials should address the following topics:

understanding the Nitrogen issue; septic systems as a source of Nitrogen; and

Nitrogen concerns with fertilizer use.

- The LIRR expanded its storm water training curriculum in March 2010 to

include potential sources of nitrogen in storm water runoff, and the curriculum

describes steps that contributors can take to reduce nitrogen in storm water

runoff.

ii. Post-Construction Storm Water Management

- Develop and commence implementation of a Retrofit Program that addresses

runoff from sites to correct or reduce existing erosion and/or pollutant loading

problems, with a particular emphasis place don the pollutant Nitrogen. At a

minimum, the MS4 shall:

Establish procedures to identify sites with erosion and/or pollutant loading

problems;

Establish policy and procedures for project selection. Project selection

should be based on the Nitrogen reduction potential of the specific retrofit

being constructed/installed; the ability to use standard, proven

technologies; and the economic feasibility of constructing/installing the

retrofit. As part of the project selection process, LIRR should participate

in locally based watershed planning efforts which involve the NYSDEC,

other permittees, stakeholders and other interested parties;

Establish policy and procedures for project permitting, design, funding,

construction and maintenance

By March 9, 2011, develop and submit approvable plans and schedules

for completing retrofit projects, including identification of funding

sources. Upon DEC approval of those plans and schedules, the plans and

schedules shall be enforceable requirements of this permit.

iii. Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

- Develop a turf management practices and procedures policy. The policy

should address the following:

Procedures for proper fertilizer application on municipally-own3ed lands.

The application of any Nitrogen-containing fertilizer shall only be allowed

under the supervision of a Certified Crop Advisor or Licensed Landscape

Architect; and

The planting of native plant material to lessen the frequency of mowing

and the use of chemicals to control vegetation.

The LIRR does not utilize turf fertilizers at any of its locations.




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Permit Requirements 8.A.i. and 8.B.i. – Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water

Impacts

LIRR’s strategy to implement permit requirements 8.A.i., 8.B.i, and 8.C.i (Public Education and

Outreach on Storm Water Impacts) is to provide additional guidance and educational materials

on the LIRR Storm Water Management Information web page. Educational materials will

describe to the riding public and target audiences the impacts of storm water discharges on water

bodies, the pollutants of concern, including Pathogens, and Nitrogen, and their sources, and steps

to reduce pollutants. Additional information is maintained on a LIRR Intranet website,

accessible to LIRR employees.

Permit Requirements 8.A.ii. and 8.B.ii. – Post-Construction Storm Water Management

LIRR is required to draft updated language / mechanisms for LIRR agreements, specifications,

RFPs and contracts; develop procedures or policies for implementation and enforcement of the

mechanisms/programs; and ensure the mechanisms and directive are equivalent to the

requirements of the NYS SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction

Activities and the NYS Storm Water Management Design Manual or equivalent. Structural and

non-structural management practices shall be included for consideration.

As a non-traditional MS4, LIRR will develop and commence implementation of a Retrofit

Program that addresses runoff from sites to correct or reduce existing erosion and/or pollutant

loading problems, with a particular emphasis placed on the pollutants Nitrogen and Pathogens.

At a minimum, LIRR will establish procedures to identify sites with erosion and/or pollutant

loading problems and establish policy and procedures for project selection. Project selection

should be based on the POC reduction potential of the specific retrofit being

constructed/installed; the ability to use standard, proven technologies; and the economic

feasibility of constructing/installing the retrofit. As part of the project selection process, LIRR

should participate in locally based watershed planning efforts which involve the NYSDEC, other

permittees, stakeholders and other interested parties and LIRR will establish policy and

procedures for project permitting, design, funding, construction and maintenance.

By March 9, 2011, develop and submit approvable plans and schedules for completing retrofit

projects, including identification of funding sources. Upon DEC approval of those plans and

schedules, the plans and schedules shall be enforceable requirements of this permit.

Permit Requirement 8.B.iii. – Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal

Operations

LIRR does not utilize turf fertilizers at any of its locations. The LIRR does not conduct lawn

mowing at any of its locations. The LIRR has developed procedures to reduce the use of

chemicals to control vegetation along its ROW utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and

Geographic Information Systems (GPS) to carefully apply chemical vegetation control only

where needed.

Measurable Goals



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LIRR has selected measurable goals as outlined in the table below. Implementation of these


permit.


Party

March 2014 –

March 2015

LIRR has not identified a Retrofit Program for

minimization of the pollutants Nitrogen and Pathogens

to impaired watersheds. The LIRR will continue to

review its operations to ensure that possible sources of

nitrogen and pathogens are not added to LIRR

operations within the identified, impaired watersheds.

By March 9, 2011, develop and submit plan and

schedule for retrofit projects in accordance with permit

requirements, if a retrofit program for the minimization

of nitrogen and pathogens is identified.

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator

March 2015 –

March 2016

For those retrofit programs identified, track and

document retrofit projects activities

Document the turf management practices and procedures

policy for LIRR

SWMP

Coordinator

SWMP

Coordinator