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PART I <br /> Page 32 of 67 <br /> Permit No.:COG500000 <br /> J. FACILITY INSPECTIONS — Stormwater only <br /> 1. Inspection frequency and personnel <br /> a. The permittee shall conduct and document visual inspections of the facility at least quarterly(i.e.,once each calendar <br /> quarter). Inspections shall be conducted at least 20 days apart. <br /> b. The permittee shall conduct a minimum of one(1)of the annual quarterly inspections during a runoff event,which for <br /> a rain event means during,or within 24 hours after the end of,a measureable storm event;and for a snowmelt event, <br /> means at a time when a measurable discharge occurs from the facility. <br /> c. The permittee shall ensure that qualified personnel conduct inspections. <br /> 2. Inspection scope <br /> Each inspection shall include: <br /> a. Observations made at stormwater sampling locations and areas where stormwater associated with mining and <br /> processing is discharged off-site,to waters of the state, or to a storm sewer system that drains to waters of the state. <br /> b. Observations for the presence of floating materials,visible oil sheen,discoloration,turbidity,odor,etc.in the <br /> stormwater discharge(s). <br /> c. Observations of the condition of and around stormwater outfalls,including flow dissipation measures to prevent <br /> scouring. <br /> d. Observations for the presence of illicit discharges or other non-permitted discharges. <br /> e. A verification that the descriptions of potential pollutant sources required under this permit are accurate. <br /> f. A verification that the site map in the SWMP reflects current conditions. <br /> g. An assessment of all control measures used to comply with the effluent limits contained in this permit,noting all of the <br /> following: <br /> L Effectiveness of control measures inspected. <br /> ii. Locations of control measures that need maintenance or repair. <br /> iii. Reason maintenance or repair is needed and a schedule for maintenance or repair. <br /> iv. Locations where additional or different control measures are needed and the rationale for the additional or <br /> different control measures. <br /> 3. Inspection documentation <br /> The permittee shall document the findings for each inspection in an inspection report or checklist, and keep the record onsite <br /> with the facility SWMP. The permittee shall ensure each inspection report documents the observations,verifications and <br /> assessments required in Part 1.J.2 above,and additionally includes: <br /> a. The inspection date and time; <br /> b. Locations inspected; <br /> c. Weather information and a description of any discharges occurring at the time of the inspection; <br /> d. A statement that,in the judgment of 1)the person conducting the site inspection,and 2)the person described in Part <br /> I.F.4(Reporting and Recordkeeping),the site is either in compliance or out of compliance with the terms and conditions <br /> of this permit,with respect to Part 112(Inspection Scope); <br /> e. A summary report and a schedule of implementation of the corrective actions that the permittee has taken or plans to <br /> take if the site inspection indicates that the site is out of compliance; <br /> f. Name,title,and signature of the person conducting site inspection;and the following statement:"I certify that this <br /> report is true,accurate,and complete,to the best of my knowledge and belief."; <br /> g. Certification and signature of the person described in Part 1.FA(Reports and Recordkeeping),or a duly authorized <br /> representative of the facility thereof. <br />