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Section B.  Local Water Quality Information

Information to help complete this section can be found in the instructions.

1. Does the MS4 discharge to 303(d) listed waters or is it in a TMDL watershed? 

    ____ Yes (complete the table below)      _X__No      ____ Not Yet Determined

     (Put an X in the ‘Classification’ cell to indicate if the MS4 discharges to a waterbody on the 303(d) list and / or if it is in a TMDL watershed.)

Impaired Waters Name

(from 303 (d) list and/or TMDL)

Pollutant(s) of Concern

(from 303 (d) list and/or TMDL)

Classification

303 (d)

TMDL

2. Have you received notification from the Department that you are subject to the special conditions in Part III.B. of the permit?

___ Yes

_X_ No

3. Have all necessary changes been made to the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) to ensure compliance with Part III.B. of the MS4 permit for discharges to 303(d) or TMDL waters?       

___Yes       

_X__No (explain below)

Explanation:

Not applicable

Section C.  Partnership Information

Information to help complete this section can be found in the instructions.

1. Does your MS4 work with partners?  __X__ Yes (complete table below)  ____ No (Proceed to Section D)

List MS4 Partners with Legally Binding Agreements or Contracts in Place

List MS4 Partners with Planned Legally Binding Agreements or Contracts

List MS4 Partners with Other Agreements in Place

The town has joined a group of 8 surrounding MS4 communities to form the “Ontario-Wayne MS4 Coalition”.  The coalition has submitted an application for funding under both the Round 8 and Round 9  Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP) Environmental Protection Fund.  The town has executed the Intermunicipal Agreement regarding the purpose, intent and terms of the Agreement.  The focus is to achieve compliance with the SPDES General Permit for municipal separate storm sewer systems, Permit No. GP-02-02. 

Section D.  Geographic Areas Addressed by Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)

Information to help complete this section can be found in the instructions.

1. Does your SWMP cover all jurisdictional (automatic and additionally designated) areas within the MS4, as required by 40 CFR 122.32(a)?  _X__ Yes    ___ No (Explain below)

Explain:

Section E.  Funding and Resource Allocation

Information to help complete this section can be found in the instructions.

1. Are adequate resources (funding mechanism, equipment, staff, etc.) planned or in place to fully implement your SWMP no later than January 8, 2008?  ____ Yes  __X__ No (explain below)

Explain: The Town of Ontario continues to make progress in public education, public participation and regulating/

monitoring water quantity and quality practices.  The town has been notified that funds from both Round 8 ($20,000) and Round 9 (approx.$20,000, final TBD) WQIP Environmental Protection Fund have been awarded, but the terms and conditions of such funding have not been presented to date.  The Town continues to make its best effort meet the requirements of the 5-year MS4 General Permit.                                                                                                                                                                                              

2. If the MS4 is receiving funding through the municipal budget, a grant, or other source, briefly explain below:  what are the sources, estimated amounts, and frequency of funding for the MS4?

Explain: Funding source to date is through the Town General Fund. 

3. If the MS4 is not receiving funding, briefly explain below:  plans the MS4 has for obtaining future funding?

Explain: The town plans on securing funds through the town general fund, and will continue to pursue grant opportunities.

Section F. Compliance Certification

Compliance Assessment - For each of the minimum control measures, indicate below if your program has made steady progress toward full implementation and has achieved all measurable goals scheduled to be completed during this reporting year. Refer to the NOI and prior Annual Reports for information about measurable goals scheduled for this reporting year.

Permit Part

Minimum Control Measure

ANSWER BOTH COLUMNS

FOR THIS REPORT YEAR ONLY

Steady Progress

Goals Achieved

IV.C.1.

Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts

_X_Yes  ___No __ N/A

_ XYes  _ __No __N/A

Explain ‘no’ / ‘N/A’ answer:

IV.C.2.

Public Involvement / Participation

_X_Yes  ___No __ N/A

_X_Yes  _ _No __N/A

Explain ‘no’ / ‘N/A’ answer:

IV.C.3.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

_X _Yes  _  No __ N/A

_X_Yes  _ _No __N/A

Explain ‘no’ / ‘N/A’ answer:

IV.C.4.

Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

_X_Yes  ___No __ N/A

_X__Yes  __No __N/A

Explain ‘no’ / ‘N/A’ answer:

IV.C.5.

Post-Construction Stormwater Management

_X _Yes  __No __ N/A

___Yes  _X_No __N/A

Plan to address in next year reporting period

IV.C.6.

Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

_X _Yes  __No __ N/A

___Yes  _X_No __N/A

Plan to address in next year reporting period:

Certification Statement

“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted.  Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.  I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”

Print Name: Joseph Molino                                                            Title: Town Supervisor

Signature:    _________________________________________  Date:___________________________________

This form must be signed by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official, or duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part VI.I.2. of the permit.  See instructions for more information about who can sign this form.

Send two completed hard copies (an original and a photocopy) of this form, the Annual Report Table and any attachments to the DEC Central Office (MS4 Permit Coordinator, 625 Broadway, Division of Water - 4^th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-3505). DO NOT SUBMIT REPORTS IN THREE-RING BINDERS.

Permit Reference IV.C.1.a, b: Plan and conduct an ongoing public education and outreach program to ensure the reduction of all pollutants of concern in stormwater discharges to the maximum extent practicable (MEP).

·        Explain the program, including activities and materials used

·        Identify the personnel or outside organization conducting the activity.

·        Indicate activities planned for next year.

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

    Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

The town of Ontario has a Watershed Management Advisory Council, which meets on a monthly basis to discuss drainage issues within the community.  The committee also invites the landowners with drainage concerns to the meetings to discuss their problems, educate them and assist in providing solutions.  When warranted and feasible, the Town may assist with corrective actions. 

The public is also advised of the importance of water quality and the need to reduce the negative impacts of unmitigated runoff associated with land development. Ongoing education also takes place at town planning board meetings, whereby the board informs and explains the MS4 Program and its requirements to applicants, developers and the public in attendance.

Annual presentation to appropriate boards regarding Phase II compliance strategy. 

The Town is considering holding a public information/educational workshop on the MS4 program and general water quality practices.  Also under consideration is to produce and distribute  “drainage tip” flyers at selected public areas throughout the Town ands publish same in local newspaper.

Additional Techniques

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

    Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

Explain any changes or additions to the Permit Referenced Activities / Techniques, Measurable Goals and / or Scheduled Dates above and provide a reason(s) for the change:

Permit Reference IV.C.2.c.iii.: Design and conduct a public involvement / participation program.

·        Describe activities that the MS4 has/will undertake to provide program access to interested individuals and to gather needed input.

·        Indicate activities planned for next year.

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

    Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

All public documents related to the MS4 program are available for public review at the town offices.  Information about the program and the preceding year’s annual report were presented at the required public meeting before the Town Board.  The Town Board, Planning Board and town staff encourage public opinion and involvement relative to any storm water issues that may be encountered, and advise the public of the appropriate course of action. 

The town has a drainage district and associated watershed council.  The council has worked collaboratively with the Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District and published articles in the local newspaper outlining goals and accomplishments of the committee as well as advising the public on maintenance of their own properties.

Permit Reference IV.C.2.a, f: Develop procedures to provide public notice about and access to documents and information in a manner that complies with state and local public notice requirements. Describe procedures below and state the methods used to publicize the AR public presentation.

Through the town wide drainage district, the public has a means to advise the town of regional water quality and quantity issues.  In turn,    

the town can address the need for maintenance of existing storm water management facilities

Permit Reference IV.C.2.e: Public presentation of; f: summary of comments received on; and g: intended response to comments on the SWMPAR.

Summarize attendance at the public presentation of the Annual Report. Include number of attendees and who was represented:

Comments on Annual Report Meeting

_X_ No public comments received on Annual Report.

___ Comments received. Attach summary of comments and intended responses.

Date of Annual Report Meeting:

Approximate Date of Meeting Next Year:

April 2008

Additional Techniques

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

    Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

Explain any changes or additions to the Permit Referenced Activities / Techniques, Measurable Goals and / or Scheduled Dates above and provide a reason(s) for the change:

Permit Reference IV.C.3.a: Develop, implement and enforce a program to detect, identify and eliminate illicit discharges, including illegal dumping, into the MS4.

·        Explain the activities and procedures used to meet this requirement this year and planned for next year.

·        Revise as procedures are updated.

·        Identify personnel or outside organization conducting the activities

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

    Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

·        Example measurable goals: number of illicit discharges detected; number of illicit discharges eliminated.

The town continues to frame the development, implementation and enforcement of an illicit discharge program, including dumping into the MS4.

Ongoing task, as current staff time allows.  Work planned to be completed by 2007.  The town board has authorized funding to locate storm sewer outfalls using Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology.

Existing sanitary codes which prohibit discharge to storm sewers are used as applicable.

Permit Reference IV.C.3.b: Develop and maintain a map showing the location of all outfalls and the names and location of all waters of the US that receive discharges from outfalls. Explain activities performed this year and planned for next year, including work on the following IDDE guidance prerequisites:

·        field verification of outfall locations;

·        mapping all inter-municipal subsurface conveyances;

·        delineating storm sewershed; and

·        developing and retaining MS4 mapping as needed to find the source and identify illicit discharges. State if maps are in GIS.

Describe Measurable Goals and Results (when applicable)

    Indicate: Date Completed, Ongoing Task, or Scheduled Date (for next years activities)

·        Example measurable goals: percent of outfalls mapped

Mapping of outfall locations including the above requirements beginning in the 2006 permit year, and will be completed no later than December 2007. 

Ongoing task, as current staff time allows.  Location of storm sewer outfalls utilizing GPS technology is planned to be completed by December 2007.

Permit Reference IV.C.3.c: Prohibit, through an ordinance, local law or other regulatory mechanism, illicit discharges into the MS4. The MS4s have until year 5 to complete the local law work. See the instructions for information about completing this section.

Does the MS4 have the legal authority to enact ordinances, local laws or other regulatory mechanisms?

___ No (go to ADDENDUM 1)

_X__Yes (complete questions below)

Assessment of Regulatory Mechanism (Local Code)

1) When was this assessment completed or planned to be completed?

Date completed: _____________________     

_X__Not yet completed (proceed to next table)

Plan to complete for reporting in year:  ___4;  X__5.

2) Is there an existing ordinance, local law or other regulatory mechanism?

___ No (go to question 5)

_X__ Yes

3) Does the existing regulatory mechanism prohibit illicit discharges as required by the MS4 Permit?

_X__ No (amendments needed)

___ Yes

4) Does the existing regulatory mechanism include enforcement authorities and pro