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5.0 Inspection and Maintenance Procedures <br />The SWMP Administrator will perform a stormwater inspection of the site at least every 14 days <br />and after any precipitation or snowmelt event that may cause erosion. The inspection will be <br />documented on an inspection form similar to the one provided in Appendix B. <br />As stormwater maintenance issues are identified, the SWMP administrator will direct Liberty <br />Mine LLC. personnel to execute the appropriate maintenance in a timely fashion. <br />Documentation of the following events will be generated as they occur: <br />• Records of spills, leaks, or overflows, including time and date, weather conditions, etc. <br />• Any changes or modifications to the SWMP <br />• Training events ( topics covered and who attended) <br />• Contacts with regulatory agencies and personnel <br />• Inspection activities <br />5.1 Inspection Procedures <br />Below are inspection procedures that will be used to maintain erosion and sediment <br />controls. <br />• Monitor weather forecasts so that there are no unexpected rain events <br />• All control measures will be inspected at least every 14 days <br />• In addition, inspections will be performed following any storm or snowmelt event <br />that causes surface runoff <br />• Inspections will also be performed prior to significant impending storm events <br />• All control measures and BMPs will be maintained in good working order; if a <br />repair is necessary, it will be initiated within 24 hours of being discovered <br />• A maintenance inspection report will be filled out after each inspection. A copy of <br />the report form to be completed by the inspector is attached <br />• The SWMP Administrator will select one individual who will be responsible for <br />inspections, maintenance and repair activities, and filling out the inspection and <br />maintenance report. <br />• Personnel selected as the alternate SWMP Administrator and for inspection and <br />maintenance responsibilities will receive training from the SWMP Administrator. <br />They will be trained in all the inspection and maintenance practices necessary for <br />keeping the erosion and sediment controls used onsite in good working order. It is <br />suggested that these individuals receive a minimum of 8 hours of training in the <br />use and repair of BMP's and storm water management. <br />• Inspection reports shall be signed / certified and dated. <br />Specific areas to be inspected: <br />• Construction site perimeter: silt fencing will be inspected for depth of sediment, <br />tears, to see if the fabric is securely attached to the stabilized posts, and to see that <br />the posts are firmly in the ground. Built -up sediment will be removed from silt <br />fences before it has reached one -half the height of the fence. <br />0 <br />